Big Toe
The Growlers Lyrics
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A gentleman in some of the sense
She acts like I'm ripping off scabs
No wonder she has no friends at all
She's a lost cause
So count your losses
Beauty strong enough to trick me
Quick clouds of storms so moody
Got me looking around in the forbidden city
She is the coldest
She's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge
Looking down at the old cold river
She can hex like a crow
She howls harder than the wind can blow
Her love's so uncomfortable
She strikes down like a hammer on your big toe
She's a lost cause
So count your losses
Wasting her window of beauty
The only thing she has to offer
The grace of her face is a terrible waste
Behind, it's something awful
She's a lost cause
So count your losses
She's a cold bitch
She's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge
Looking down at the old cold river
The Growlers' song "Big Toe" features a story of a man who has fallen for a woman who is beautiful but cold-hearted and ultimately brings him down. The first two lines "I am a dealer with an infinite tab / A gentleman in some of the sense" suggest that the man is a drug dealer, highlighting his reckless and self-destructive lifestyle. The woman he has fallen for is described as someone who "acts like I'm ripping off scabs" implying that she is hurtful and enjoys inflicting pain on others. The line "No wonder she has no friends at all" further emphasizes her toxic personality.
Despite her negative traits, the man still can't help but be drawn to her, describing her as having "beauty strong enough to trick me". However, he is aware of her fickle and moody personality stating "Quick clouds of storms so moody / Got me looking around in the forbidden city". The woman's love is compared to a "hammer on your big toe" - a painful, uncomfortable experience.
The chorus "She's a lost cause / So count your losses" suggests that the man knows he needs to walk away from this relationship before it is too late. The woman's beauty is also described as a "terrible waste" highlighting that despite her looks, she is ultimately unfulfilling and harmful to be around.
Overall, "Big Toe" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of being drawn to someone solely for their appearance, and the importance of recognizing toxic relationships before they cause irreparable damage.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a dealer with an infinite tab
I have an endless supply that I can provide to others
A gentleman in some of the sense
I am a courteous person at times
She acts like I'm ripping off scabs
She reacts as if I am hurting her emotionally
No wonder she has no friends at all
It's understandable why she is alone
She's a lost cause
It's not worth investing time or effort in her
So count your losses
Accept the failure and move on
How was I supposed to know she'd ruin me
I had no idea she would cause me harm
Beauty strong enough to trick me
Her good looks deceived me
Quick clouds of storms so moody
She has unpredictable mood swings
Got me looking around in the forbidden city
I feel lost and confused
She is the coldest
She is emotionally distant
She's turning me silver
She's causing me to lose my color and shine
She's got me on the bridge
I feel trapped and vulnerable
Looking down at the old cold river
I am contemplating the darkest outcome
She can hex like a crow
She has the power to cause misfortune like a bird of ill omen
She howls harder than the wind can blow
She expresses herself with fierce intensity
Her love's so uncomfortable
Her affection is not pleasant
She strikes down like a hammer on your big toe
Her actions hurt tremendously
Wasting her window of beauty
She's not making the most of her youth and looks
The only thing she has to offer
Her beauty is her only valuable asset
The grace of her face is a terrible waste
She's not making good use of her physical attractiveness
Behind, it's something awful
Her personality is unpleasant
She's a cold bitch
She is unpleasant and unkind
She's got me on the bridge
She's making me feel trapped
Looking down at the old cold river
I am considering a dark outcome
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@omgbob03
I'm a dealer with an infinite tab
A gentleman in some of a sense
She acts like I'm ripping up scabs
No wonder she has no friends at all
She's a lost cause, so count your losses
How was I suppose to know she'd ruin me
Beauty strong enough to trick me
Quick clouds of storm so moody
Got me looking around in a forbidden city
She's the coldest
She's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge
Looking down on the old cold river
She can hex like a crow
She howl's harder than the wind can blow
Her love so uncomfortable
She strikes down like a hammer on your, big toe
She's a lost cause, so count your losses
Wasting her window of beauty
The only thing she has to offer
The grace of her face is a terrible waste
Behind it's something awful
She's a lost cause, so count your losses
She's a cold bitch
She's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge
Looking down on the old cold river
:) SO RAD!
@bennyno4125
I'm a dealer with an infinite tab
A gentleman in some of a sense
She acts like I'm ripping up scabs
No wonder she has no friends at all
[Hook]
She's a lost cause so count your losses
[Verse 2]
How's I supposed to know she'd ruin me?
Beauty strong enough to trick me
Quick clouds a storm so moody
Got me looking around in the Forbidden City
[Chorus]
She's the coldest, she's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge looking down at the old cold river
[Verse 3]
She can hex like a crow
She howls harder than the wind can blow
Her love so uncomfortable
She strikes down like a hammer on your, big toe
[Hook]
She's a lost cause so count your losses
[Verse 4]
Wasting her window of beauty
The only thing she has to offer
The grace of her face is a terrible waste, behind it something awful
[Hook]
She's a lost cause so count your losses
[Chorus]
She's a cold bitch, she's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge looking down at the old cold river
@robharper7810
I'm a dealer with an infinite tab
A gentleman in some of a sense
She acts like I'm ripping up scabs
No wonder she has no friends at all
She's a lost cause, so count your losses
How was I suppose to know she'd ruin me
Beauty strong enough to trick me
Quick clouds of storm so moody
Got me looking around in a forbidden city
She's the coldest
She's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge
Looking down on the old cold river
She can hex like a crow
She howl's harder than the wind can blow
Her love so uncomfortable
She strikes down like a hammer on your, big toe
She's a lost cause, so count your losses
Wasting her window of beauty
The only thing she has to offer
The grace of her face is a terrible waste
Behind it's something awful
She's a lost cause, so count your losses
She's a cold bitch
She's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge
Looking down on the old cold river
:) SO sick m8
@kane00000
Seriously listened to this song 10 times in a row because it's so relatable.
@abisaia5003
Real
@omgbob03
I'm a dealer with an infinite tab
A gentleman in some of a sense
She acts like I'm ripping up scabs
No wonder she has no friends at all
She's a lost cause, so count your losses
How was I suppose to know she'd ruin me
Beauty strong enough to trick me
Quick clouds of storm so moody
Got me looking around in a forbidden city
She's the coldest
She's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge
Looking down on the old cold river
She can hex like a crow
She howl's harder than the wind can blow
Her love so uncomfortable
She strikes down like a hammer on your, big toe
She's a lost cause, so count your losses
Wasting her window of beauty
The only thing she has to offer
The grace of her face is a terrible waste
Behind it's something awful
She's a lost cause, so count your losses
She's a cold bitch
She's turning me silver
She's got me on the bridge
Looking down on the old cold river
:) SO RAD!
@sallyrose692
I realized one day I'm her 😆
@sallyrose692
But I have grown and learned. A lot.
@seabasschukwu6988
@@sallyrose692 sure u have
@kane00000
@@sallyrose692 doubtful but hopefully that's true.
@Cristian-wx7bw
Hey Bob, still listening to this song?
@juanorozco2398
when they played this in the observatory the building almost went down with everybody jumping that concert was fucking amazing growlers till i die
@ButterfliJo
love the ode to old cold river ^.^