Since forming, the band has gone under several member changes leaving McWillliams and LoWreck as the only remaining original members. Most of their notoriety has come from the inclusion of "Fuck the Kells" (censored "FTK") in Guitar Hero II and "Seven" in Rock Band.
Seven
Tijuana Sweetheart Lyrics
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To everyone who thinks that they know better
To every girl who thinks that I won't get her
If she's rough with you
There's nothing that I'd rather do than fight
This is a warning
To everyone who thinks that I'm in mourning
I'm preassuring you that I'll be true
Won't let anyone mess with you tonight
So it's gonna be heads up, heads up
They're gonna get messed up, messed up
For making you cry
And please don't you get down, get down
Cause you were no let down, let down
I won't say goodbye
I got your back until I die
I don't care if you don't want me sticking by
I'll keep ten feet behind just to walk you home
And I'm gonna protect you till I die
I won't let nobody hurt you again
I'll fuck up your next girlfriend if she breaks your heart
This is forever
I'm done pretending that it's now or never
Got no other motives whatsoever
Than to talk to you
Make sure that you're gonna be alright
So I'll see you later
If you meet someone, go ahead and date her
And if she's good to you then I won't hate her
I won't fuck her up
But if she's bad to you, well, then I might
So it's gonna be heads up, heads up
They're gonna get messed up, messed up
For making you cry
And please don't you get down, get down
Cause you were no let down, let down
I won't say goodbye
I got your back until I die
I don't care if you don't want me sticking by
I'll keep ten feet behind just to walk you home
And I'm gonna protect you till I die
I won't let nobody hurt you again
I'll fuck up your next girlfriend if she breaks your heart
And I got your back until I die
I don't care if you don't want me sticking by
I'll keep ten feet behind just to walk you home
And I'm gonna protect you till I die
I won't let nobody hurt you again
I'll fuck up your next girlfriend if she breaks your heart
The song "Seven" by Tijuana Sweetheart is a declaration of loyalty and protection towards a female subject. The lyrics suggest that the female has been hurt before and the singer vows to protect her going forward. The song speaks to toxic masculinity and the trope of the "knight in shining armor" coming to the rescue of a damsel in distress. The singer states that there is nothing he'd rather do than fight for the female subject, insinuating that violence is an acceptable way of solving problems.
The lyrics also highlight the singer's willingness to stick by the female subject regardless of her own feelings towards him. He states that he doesn't care if she doesn't want him sticking by her, he will continue to protect her. However, he also acknowledges that he understands the female subject is her own person and may meet someone, and he won't try to stand in her way. The song ends with a promise that the singer will continue to protect the female subject and even goes as far as to say that he will "fuck up" her next girlfriend if she breaks her heart.
Overall, the song speaks to themes of protection, loyalty, and toxic masculinity. It suggests that violence is a necessary way of solving problems and reinforces gender stereotypes.
Line by Line Meaning
Well this is a letter
This song is a message meant for those who think they know better.
To everyone who thinks that they know better
The singer is addressing those who believe they have a better understanding of the situation.
To every girl who thinks that I won't get her
This line refers to girls who believe that the singer won't understand them.
If she's rough with you
The singer states that he is willing to fight for and protect the girl, even if she puts up a tough exterior.
There's nothing that I'd rather do than fight
The singer is willing to use physical means to protect the girl.
This is a warning
The lyrics serve as a warning to anyone who tries to hurt the girl.
To everyone who thinks that I'm in mourning
The singer is aware that people believe he is mourning, but he's actually just trying to protect the girl.
You know they're wrong in fact
The singer is emphasizing that the people who think he's mourning are incorrect.
I'm preassuring you that I'll be true
The singer is assuring the girl that he will always be there for her and remain true to her.
Won't let anyone mess with you tonight
The singer will not allow anyone to hurt the girl, especially not tonight.
So it's gonna be heads up, heads up
The singer warns that whoever tries to hurt the girl will receive a warning before they face the consequences.
They're gonna get messed up, messed up
The consequences for hurting the girl will involve physical harm.
For making you cry
The singer is particularly angry at whoever made the girl cry.
And please don't you get down, get down
The singer urges the girl not to get upset or down over someone else's actions.
Cause you were no let down, let down
The singer reiterates that the girl did nothing wrong.
I won't say goodbye
The singer will always be there for the girl and will not leave her.
I got your back until I die
The singer is stating that he will always protect and support the girl until death.
I don't care if you don't want me sticking by
The singer acknowledges that the girl may not want him around, but he won't change his actions.
I'll keep ten feet behind just to walk you home
The singer will remain at a distance if the girl wishes, but he will still ensure that she gets home safely.
And I'm gonna protect you till I die
The singer will always protect the girl, even if it means sacrificing his own life.
I won't let nobody hurt you again
The singer will prevent anyone from hurting the girl, especially if it has happened before.
I'll fuck up your next girlfriend if she breaks your heart
The singer is stating that he will intervene if the girl's next girlfriend breaks her heart or causes her harm.
Contributed by Liam M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.