Lolita
Throw Me The Statue Lyrics


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Lolita, I gotta see ya
I got a fire when she pulls me in
Those young girls love automatic
I want to make you lose your brain
For all I know

Come on over and she's pulling at my shirt
Like she's telling me to stay
Well, take a look over here
C'mon, I got the bullets in my head
And she asks me why I came

Shakin' off the dusty cape
Lacin' it up again
'Cause she used to love it
So I bury my shame
She was nineteen and we all rearrange

We could do it all and it'd all go faster
Things could multiply at appalling rates
Then we'd lose our heads
And we'd still go faster
Even on our birthdays

Every night I pray
She comes around my house to stay
And every night I pray
She comes around my house to stay

The hunger has not receded
Those little moments when it wraps my head
The feeblest offers are taken at all costs
But oh, my heart, it wouldn't budge

Shakin' off the dusty cape
Loosen it up again
'Cause she used to love it
So I bury my shame
She was nineteen and we all rearrange

Alright, we could do it all and it'd all go faster
Things could multiply at appalling rates
Then we'd lose our heads
And we'd still go faster
Even on our birthdays

Every night I pray
She comes around my house to stay




And every night I pray
She comes around my house to stay

Overall Meaning

The song “Lolita” by Throw Me The Statue is about an older man’s infatuation with a young girl, whom he refers to as “Lolita”. The man expresses his desire to be with her and the feeling of being pulled in by her. The lyrics suggest that the girl is unaware of the man’s feelings towards her and may not reciprocate them. The line “she asks me why I came” could imply that the girl questions the man’s presence or intentions, indicating some discomfort or confusion on her part.


The chorus of the song focuses on the idea of wanting time to slow down or even stop, so the man and Lolita can indulge in their desires without consequence. The line “We could do it all and it'd all go faster, Things could multiply at appalling rates, Then we'd lose our heads, And we'd still go faster, Even on our birthdays” suggests that the man and Lolita could engage in a reckless relationship that would eventually catch up to them. The use of “our birthdays” implies that the man is not that much older than Lolita, but still old enough for their relationship to be inappropriate.


Throughout the song, the man seems to struggle with his feelings for Lolita, referencing “burying his shame”. He seems to be aware that his desires are wrong, but can’t help but feel drawn to her. The line “The hunger has not receded, Those little moments when it wraps my head, The feeblest offers are taken at all costs” suggests that the man’s desire for Lolita is all-consuming and he is willing to take any opportunity to be with her.


Overall, “Lolita” is a poignant and somewhat uncomfortable song about the complexities of desire and the societal taboos surrounding age and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Lolita, I gotta see ya
I'm obsessed with this young girl, I need to see her.


I got a fire when she pulls me in
I feel a strong attraction when she seduces me.


Those young girls love automatic
Young girls are attracted to older men like me because they feel automatic chemistry.


I want to make you lose your brain
I want to have such a strong effect on you that you lose your sense of reason.


Come on over and she's pulling at my shirt, like she's telling me to stay
She's flirting with me, sending signals that she wants me to stick around.


Well, take a look over here, C'mon, I got the bullets in my head, And she asks me why I came
I'm attracted to her but I also feel guilty because I know it's wrong to pursue this young girl.


Shakin' off the dusty cape, Lacin' it up again, 'Cause she used to love it, So I bury my shame
I'm trying to forget the past and move on, but part of me feels ashamed for what I've done.


She was nineteen and we all rearrange
I had a relationship with this girl when she was only nineteen, which has caused me to rethink my life and actions.


We could do it all and it'd all go faster, Things could multiply at appalling rates, Then we'd lose our heads, And we'd still go faster, Even on our birthdays
We can't resist each other and even when we try to slow down, the temptation is too strong and we continue down a dangerous path.


Every night I pray, She comes around my house to stay
I yearn for her to be with me every night and wish she would come over.


The hunger has not receded, Those little moments when it wraps my head, The feeblest offers are taken at all costs, But oh, my heart, it wouldn't budge
My desire for her has not gone away and I find myself succumbing to even the smallest advances, although my heart knows it's wrong.


Loosen it up again
I'm trying again to forget and move on from my past relationship with this young girl.




Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Scott West Reitherman

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Burglekutt90

wish they got famous and kept making slaps like this

Rayne Birkin

Did they breakup?

Kevin Acosta

I’ve been listening to this song consistently for atleast the last 14 years, I love it so much. Thank you to throw me the statue, this song started with me in adolescence and carried into adulthood.

Lunar Yoshi

I’m just glad I’m not the person who still listens to this song

Amber Dawn

I haven't heard this one in a while. I forgot the band and tried to google it... Let's just say it was a lot harder than it should have been to find this amazing song.

Chamelea Mullican

This is such a fucking banger. So glad I stumbled on this over 10 years after being completely obsessed with it

Daniel Hannih

love it! :)

Elexius York

so glad i found this song

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<3 <3 <3

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