Tell Me Something I Don't Know
The Thrills Lyrics

The lyrics of The Thrills's song "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" initially seem to call for new information to escape the mundanity of life. The phrase "these streets aren't paved with gold" implies that reality does not match up to the dream world, and it is easy to get trapped in this lifestyle. The singer then suggests that vanity is a personal struggle that keeps them trapped, perhaps judgment or fixation on outward appearance.

The next lines then create an interesting comparison, stating that no one would ever willingly chew off their leg, but the singer understands what the listener is thinking. This reference to self-amputation is an extreme comparison, and likely alludes to the willingness to make sacrifices to escape one’s circumstances or the pressure of needing to fit into society's expectations. The lyrics then continue to express the idea that problems are persistent, like a parade that only ever follows and never quite resolves.

Finally, the lyrics caution against taking everything at face value because "every word will pass for miles and follow you like teenage virginity". This reference is a clever analogy to how something as simple as a rumor can spread quickly and persist, similar to how someone's virginity status in adolescence can stick with them. The closing line, "so long fools" could perhaps be interpreted as a sarcastic farewell to the trappings of youth and the desire for answers.