Shotgun Wedding
Timbuk 3 Lyrics

Shotgun wedding son
An unplanned marriage ceremony caused by the couple being suddenly forced to wed, usually because the bride is pregnant or the couple wishes to avoid social shame.

Don't forget to kiss the bride
A reminder to the groom to kiss his new wife, as is traditional after the exchange of vows.

Midnight Fahrenheit
A reference to the late hour of the wedding, with the Fahrenheit temperature scale adding emphasis to the intensity of the moment.

Meet you on the other side
A metaphorical phrase spoken between two people in difficult or dangerous circumstances, implying that they will be reunited in a better place after their ordeal is over.

Bent like a fan we pose for pictures
The awkwardness of posing for photographs after a stressful and unplanned event, showing the strain and tension in the faces of the bride, groom and their families.

Give the man your grim prediction now
The bride and groom telling the presiding clergyman or registrar their pessimistic forecast for the future of their relationship, reflecting their lack of enthusiasm for the marriage and anticipation of future conflict or regret.

Tight spot, don't get caught
A warning to the couple not to be discovered breaking social or moral rules, such as premarital sex or alcohol use, which may have led to the shotgun wedding.

Doing what they don't allow
The couple's defiance of social norms or restrictions, possibly linked to their age, religion or race, brought to light by the hasty marriage ceremony.

Six pack, happy Jack
A reference to drinking alcohol to excess, with the number of cans in a pack and the name of the drinker adding to the casual, celebratory tone of the song.

Chuggin' down the boulevard
The act of drinking beer while walking or driving along a main street or road, accompanied by a sense of adventure, rebellion or carelessness.

Sure fire gun for hire
A reference to Judas Iscariot, the biblical figure who betrayed Jesus for a sum of money, implying that the person in question is equally eager to sell out their principles or friends for personal gain.

Judas with a credit card
An updated version of the previous line, using the image of someone willing to pay for their treachery with a credit card instead of cash, emphasizing the modernity and widespread nature of this kind of wrongdoing.

Fight for the right to party favors
A phrase that combines the idea of fighting for one's freedom or rights with the more trivial concept of party favors, suggesting that the struggle for self-expression or enjoyment can be a valid political or social issue.

Pass the bread and strangely flavored wine
A reference to the Christian sacrament of Communion, which involves sharing bread and wine to symbolize the body and blood of Christ, adapted here to convey a sense of strangeness or discomfort with the rituals of organized religion.

Hush Jack, don't talk back
An admonishment to a person named Jack to be quiet and obedient, reflecting a parental or authoritarian attitude.

Save it for the firing line
A phrase that suggests that Jack should withhold his objections or complaints until a more appropriate or urgent moment, when his words may have more impact or relevance.

Sci-fi alibi
An excuse or justification that uses science fiction or fantasy elements to explain away an unusual or illogical situation.

Explanation coming down
A promise that a clarification or exposition will be given soon, implying that the previous line was meant to be mysterious or pique the listener's curiosity.

Hot shot astronaut
A person who is ambitious and daring, with the added connotation of being a space explorer or adventurer, worthy of admiration or envy.

Master of the runaround
A phrase that means to avoid giving direct or honest answers, instead deflecting or dodging questions, possibly implying that the astronaut is also a politician or public figure.

Dots on the map come disconnected
An analogy that suggests people or places that were once connected or relevant become forgotten or unimportant, similar to dots on a map that are no longer linked by lines or routes.

But the crops are unaffected by
A continuation of the idea of disconnection or irrelevance, suggesting that even though some elements of a system may fail or disappear, others will continue to grow or prosper regardless.

Sun spots, dirty thoughts
A pairing of two seemingly unrelated things, implying a contrast or irony, such as the scientific phenomenon of sun spots and the human experience of impure or inappropriate ideas.

Dirty words and all they imply
A generalization that suggests the influence or impact of taboo or derogatory language on society or individuals, hinting at the potential for harm or corruption.

Lab mouse, slaughterhouse
An allusion to scientific experimentation on animals and the ethical debates surrounding it, suggesting that the singer feels powerless or victimized by a system that treats living creatures as mere objects or tools.

Medicine won't cure my ills
An admission that traditional or conventional methods of healing or treatment are inadequate or ineffective, implying a need for alternative or radical interventions.

Tongue tied genocide
A phrase that combines the image of being unable to speak with the more serious issue of genocide, evoking a sense of outrage or horror at the atrocities committed by humans against each other.

Words may hurt but silence kills
A generalization that suggests that speech can be painful or harmful, but the absence of it can be deadly or dangerous, highlighting the importance of communication and self-expression.

Saint Johnny wants to be in pictures
A reference to the Hollywood dream of fame and stardom, possibly implying that the character named Saint Johnny is a religious or morally pure figure seeking a new identity or escape from reality.

No one left to quote the scriptures now
A metaphorical statement that suggests the death or decline of a tradition or culture, indicated by the lack of people who can or will speak its words, implying a sense of loss or nostalgia.

Joystick politics
A reference to the use of video games or virtual realms to simulate or represent political or social issues, suggesting that such debates can be trivialized or sold as entertainment.

Kills another sacred cow
An expression that means to challenge or question a commonly accepted idea or belief, often with the intention of provoking debate or change, implying that the artist is willing to challenge authority or convention.

Jump shot, acro-bot
A reference to basketball moves and acrobatic stunts, possibly suggesting a sense of athleticism or grace, or a lack thereof.

Fell into the well of decline
A metaphorical phrase that suggests that the artist has descended into despair or failure, a kind of symbolic death or descent into an underworld.

Slam dunk basket hunk
A phrase that combines elements of basketball slang and physical attractiveness, possibly implying that the character is both skilled and desirable.

Never tasted sushi so fine
A metaphorical statement that suggests that the artist has experienced something new, exotic or unexpected, and is pleased or surprised by the result, implying a sense of adventure or cosmopolitanism.

She was a teenage dominatrix
A reference to a female who derives pleasure or power from dominating others, often in a sexual context, implying a sense of taboo or deviance.

He was the one she loved to play tricks on
A generalization that suggests the tendency of some people to derive pleasure from manipulating or deceiving others, implying a sense of emotional insecurity or immaturity.

Jack and Jill had time to kill
An allusion to the nursery rhyme that suggests that the characters named Jack and Jill have time to waste or spend idly, implying a sense of boredom or aimlessness.

Till all the money was gone
A continuation of the idea of wasting time or resources, implying that the characters named Jack and Jill have been foolish with their money or have mismanaged it in some way.

Headline, death-defying
A reference to sensational news coverage that focuses on danger or risk, often to attract attention or sell papers, implying a sense of exaggeration or distortion.

Trigger finger still at large
A phrase that implies a willingness or ability to use weapons or to take aggressive action, possibly suggesting a sense of danger or lawlessness.

Energizer bunny club
A reference to a popular battery brand and the image of a bunny that keeps going and going, suggesting inexhaustible energy or enthusiasm.

Beats assault and battery charge
A phrase that sarcastically suggests that being part of the Energizer Bunny Club is better than being convicted of a violent crime, implying a sense of irony or absurdity.

Somebody tried to film the feature
A statement that implies that someone has tried to document or record the wedding ceremony, possibly as a form of entertainment or proof, implying a sense of voyeurism or scrutiny.

Missed the bride and shot the preacher down
A metaphorical or literal description of someone who has failed miserably at a task or mission, possibly implying a sense of incompetence or recklessness.

Once more round the floor
A suggestion that the party or celebration will continue, possibly implying a sense of optimism or hope.

Spin-drying blood on her gown
A phrase that suggests that the bride's dress has become stained or soiled, implying a sense of violence or chaos, possibly echoing the earlier imagery of death and destruction.