Thunderbird ESQ
The Gories Lyrics
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Gonna get my girl
Gonna go to the store
Buy some Thunderbird
Gonna get in my car
Find some place to be alone
And we gon start drinking
Til it's all gone
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Thunderbird ESQ
I Love You More Than I Love You
Thunderbird ESQ
I Love You More Than I Love You
I say baby
What′s wrong with you
You look like you drank
Too much ESQ
I took her home
Left her lying by the door
Got back in my car
And drank some more
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Thunderbird ESQ
I Love You More Than I Love You
Thunderbird ESQ
I Love You More Than I Love You
The song "Thunderbird ESQ" by The Gories is a raw, high-energy account of a night of heavy drinking fueled by the cheap wine Thunderbird. The singer of the song starts off by stating his intentions to go out and get his girl, and then proceeds to purchase a bottle of Thunderbird from the store. He takes his girl to a secluded location where they both start drinking. Throughout the song, the singer's love for Thunderbird is expressed in a humorous way.
The lyrics of the song capture the reckless abandon of youth, and the desperation that accompanies substance abuse. The singer is so enamored with Thunderbird that he even says he loves it more than he loves his girl. The repeated refrain of "Thunderbird ESQ/I love you more than I love you" adds to the song's appeal, making it both catchy and humorous.
Overall, "Thunderbird ESQ" is a celebration of youth culture, drinking, and the joy of excess. It is a perfect example of The Gories' signature sound, which fuses garage rock, punk, and blues into a unique and exhilarating musical experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going out
I am leaving my current location.
Gonna get my girl
I will go and meet my girlfriend.
Gonna go to the store
I plan to visit a shop nearby.
Buy some Thunderbird
I intend to purchase a type of alcoholic beverage called 'Thunderbird'.
Gonna get in my car
I will enter my vehicle.
Find some place to be alone
I will locate an area where we can have privacy and be alone.
And we gon start drinking
We will begin consuming the alcoholic beverage.
Til it's all gone
We will continue drinking until we have finished all of the alcohol.
Thunderbird ESQ
This is a reference to the aforementioned alcoholic beverage, 'Thunderbird.'
I Love You More Than I Love You
This is a nonsensical statement meant to convey the artist's feelings towards 'Thunderbird.'
I say baby
I address my girlfriend.
What's wrong with you
I inquire as to my girlfriend's well-being.
You look like you drank
My girlfriend appears to have consumed some alcoholic beverage.
Too much ESQ
This is another reference to 'Thunderbird.'
I took her home
I escorted my girlfriend to her place of residence.
Left her lying by the door
I left my girlfriend in a prone position by the entrance.
Got back in my car
I re-entered my vehicle.
And drank some more
I continued to consume the 'Thunderbird' beverage.
Writer(s): Mick Collins, Daniel C. Kroha
Contributed by Scarlett B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.