Blurred Lines
Vampire Weekend Lyrics


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Everybody get up!
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey

If you can't hear what I'm trying to say
If you can't read from the same page
Maybe I'm going deaf
Maybe I'm going blind
Maybe I'm out of my mind

Ok, now he was close
Tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal
Baby, it's in your nature
Just let me liberate you
You don't need no papers
That man is not your maker
And that's why I'm gon' take a

Good girl
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl
Can't let it get past me
You're far from plastic
Talk about getting blasted
Blurred lines
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me

What do they make dreams for
When you got them jeans on
What do we need steam for
You the hottest bitch in this place
I feel so lucky, you wanna hug me
What rhymes with hug me?
Hey!

Ok, now he was close
Tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal
Baby, it's in your nature
Just let me liberate you
You don't need no papers
That man is not your maker
Good girl
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl
The way you
You're far from plastic
Talk about getting blasted
Blurred lines
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl
The way you grab me
The way you grab me
Go ahead, get at me

One thing I ask of you
Lemme be the one you back that ass up to
From Malibu to Paris boo
Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you
So, hit me up when you pass through
I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
Swag on 'em even when you dress casual
I mean, it's almost unbearable
In a hundred years not dare would I
Pull a Pharcyde, let you pass me by
Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you
He don't smack that ass and pull your hair like that
So I'm just watching and waitin'
For you to salute the true big pimpin'
Not many women can refuse this pimping
I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, this pimpin'

Shake your rump
Get down, get up
Do it like it hurt
Like it hurt
What you don't like work
Hey!

Baby, can you breathe?
I got this from Jamaica
It always works for me
Dakota to Decatur
No more pretending
Cause now you're winning
Here's our beginning

Good girl
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl
Can't let it get past me
You're far from plastic
Talk about getting blasted
Blurred lines
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me

Everybody get up
Everybody get up
Hey, Hey, Hey




Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Blurred Lines by Vampire Weekend can be interpreted in different ways, but the most common interpretation relates to sexuality and objectification of women. The song depicts a conversation between a man and a woman in which the man tries to persuade the woman to engage in sexual activities with him. The lyrics "I know you want it" suggest that the woman is playing hard to get, but the man is insistent and believes that the woman truly desires him. The reference to "blurred lines" refers to the ambiguity of sexual consent, suggesting that the woman's intentions may not be clear.


The lyrics also include the line "Tried to domesticate you, but you're an animal," which implies that the man has tried to control the woman and make her conform to societal expectations, but she is wild and untamed. The line "That man is not your maker" suggests that the woman should not allow anyone to control her or tell her what to do.


The song has received criticism for its objectification of women and perpetuation of rape culture. However, the band members have defended the song as a celebration of sexual freedom and empowerment. The music video for the song also stirred controversy for its portrayal of semi-naked women alongside fully-clothed men.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody get up!
Let's all start dancing and partying!


If you can't hear what I'm trying to say
If you don't understand what I mean to say


If you can't read from the same page
If we can't agree or work together


Maybe I'm going deaf
Maybe I can't hear myself or understand my own emotions


Maybe I'm going blind
Maybe I can't see the truth of the situation


Maybe I'm out of my mind
Maybe I'm not thinking straight


Ok, now he was close
He was almost successful in his attempt


Tried to domesticate you
Tried to change you into something you're not


But you're an animal
But you're untamed, wild and free


Baby, it's in your nature
It's natural for you to be wild and untamed


Just let me liberate you
Let me free you from the constraints of society


You don't need no papers
You don't need any permission or approval


That man is not your maker
He doesn't have the right to control you


Good girl
Attractive and obedient female


I know you want it
I know you desire it


You're far from plastic
You're real and authentic


Talk about getting blasted
Talking about partying and getting drunk


Blurred lines
Unclear or indistinct boundaries


The way you grab me
The way you touch me in a sexual manner


Must wanna get nasty
You must want something sexual


Go ahead, get at me
Come and talk to me or approach me


What do they make dreams for
What's the purpose of having dreams


When you got them jeans on
When you wear those tight jeans


What do we need steam for
What's the point of using steam


You the hottest bitch in this place
You're the most attractive woman here


I feel so lucky, you wanna hug me
I feel fortunate that you want to embrace me


What rhymes with hug me
What words sound similar to hug me


One thing I ask of you
I have one request from you


Lemme be the one you back that ass up to
Let me be the person you dance provocatively with


From Malibu to Paris boo
No matter where we are, we can still be together


Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you
I've been with other women, but none are as good as you


So, hit me up when you pass through
Contact me when you're in the area


I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
I'll give you something that's physically large and powerful


Swag on 'em even when you dress casual
Maintain your confidence and style, no matter what you're wearing


I mean, it's almost unbearable
It's almost too much to handle


In a hundred years not dare would I
I would never do this in a hundred years


Pull a Pharcyde, let you pass me by
Let you go without trying to pursue you


Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you
I'm nothing like your ex-boyfriend, who was too boring for you


He don't smack that ass and pull your hair like that
He doesn't engage in rough sexual activities with you


So I'm just watching and waitin'
So I'm just observing and waiting patiently


For you to salute the true big pimpin'
For you to acknowledge me as a true player


Not many women can refuse this pimping
Not many women can resist my charm and seduction


I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, this pimpin'
I may seem nice, but I'm still a player at heart


Shake your rump
Shake your butt or dance seductively


Get down, get up
Dance low to the ground and then jump up


Do it like it hurt
Dance in a way that looks painful or rough


Like it hurt
As if someone is inflicting pain on you


What you don't like work
You don't like to put in effort or hard work


Baby, can you breathe?
Is everything okay with you?


I got this from Jamaica
I obtained this substance from Jamaica


It always works for me
It always has the desired effect on me


Dakota to Decatur
From one place to another


No more pretending
No longer putting up a facade


Cause now you're winning
Because now you're succeeding or achieving your goals


Here's our beginning
This is just the start of our relationship


Everybody get up
Every person should stand up and start celebrating again!




Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Pharrell Williams, Clifford Harris, Robin Thicke

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@aliciaramir0

I need this lyrics ...






Everybody get up
Everybody get up (Hey, hey, hey)
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
If you can't hear what I'm trying to say
If you can't read from the same page
Maybe I'm going deaf
Maybe I'm going blind
Maybe I'm out of my mind
Everybody get up
OK now he was close, tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal, baby, it's in your nature
Just let me liberate you
Hey, hey, hey
You don't need no papers
Hey, hey, hey
That man is not your maker
And that's why I'm gon' take a good girl
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl
Can't let it get past me
You're far from plastic
Talk about getting blasted
I hate these blurred lines
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
But you're a good girl
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me
Everybody get up
What do they make dreams for
When you got them jeans on
What do we need steam for
You the hottest bitch in this place
I feel so lucky
Hey, hey, hey
You wanna hug me
Hey, hey, hey
What rhymes with hug me?
Hey, hey, hey
OK now he was close, tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal, baby it's in your nature
Just let me liberate you
Hey, hey, hey
You don't need no papers
Hey, hey, hey
That man is not your maker
Hey, hey, hey
And that's why I'm gon' take a good girl
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl
Can't let it get past me
You're far from plastic
Talk about getting blasted
Everybody get up
I hate these blurred lines
I know you want it
I hate them lines
I know you want it
I hate them lines
I know you want it
But you're a good girl
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me
Shake around, get down, get up
Do it like it hurt, like it hurt
What you don't like work?
Everybody get up
Baby can you breathe? I got this from Jamaica
It always works for me, Dakota to Decatur, uh huh
No more pretending
Hey, hey, hey
'Cause now you winning
Hey, hey, hey
Here's our beginning
I always wanted a good girl
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl
Can't let it get past me
You're far from plastic
Talk about getting blasted
I hate these blurred lines
(Everybody get up)
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
But you're a good girl
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me
Everybody get up
Everybody get up
Everybody get up
Everybody get up
Everybody get up
Everybody get up
Everybody get up



All comments from YouTube:

@briannahoule9775

I've never heard Ezra say such things.

@BiswadebM

P-i-z-z-a p-r-t-y if you got a blunt then we can get high

@aleee-6164

alpha9575 my exact thought lmao

@thesupremeleadereternal9654

Can’t wait for the Robin Thicke cover of “Harmony Hall.”

@ethanconcors2404

I love how Ezra is so uncomfortable in this

@mareegarcia570

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@saoirsealbanach4896

I've been watching this every time I'm sad for the past six years just for "you the hottest fish in this place"

@piningforfjords

SAME it makes my cackle

@mishtram

you the hottest fish in this place

@Pthunderful

His range and delivery is so on point, love the versatility

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