Just Like Christmas
W.A.T.L.P Lyrics
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Just like me
Everyone loves him
Just like me
They all think he's punk
Just like me
Smack how he picks it up
So where's your dignity?
Faster, faster, faster
Well Axl is a love god
Just like me
The girls all love him
Just like me
But he's so messed up
Just like me
Doesn't want to give it up
So where's your dignity?
Guns and, guns and, guns and
Guns and, guns and, guns and
Well Vixen are love gods
Just like me
Pretty pretty sex things
Just like me
Dressed up and to pay to play
I couldn't live that way
Hair spray and bustier
Can't fool me
Vixen, Vixen, Vixen
Vixen, Vixen, Vixen
Slash is a love god
I know it's hard to believe
Boys all dig him
But boys are easy to please
You've got the bimbos swinging
Like monkeys in the trees
You've got limos and money
So where's your dignity?
The lyrics of W.A.T.L.P's song Just Like Christmas appear to be a commentary on the world of rock music and its often superficial obsession with fame, image and persona. The song's opening lines identify Taime as a rock star, just like the singer, and highlights the fact that everybody loves him, including the singer, but questions where the dignity lies for someone who has to resort to drugs and other excesses to maintain his public image. The same sentiment is expressed towards Axl, another rock star who's considered a love god by the girls but is so messed up that he refuses to give up his lifestyle. In both instances, the singer seems to empathize with their struggles but also recognizes the trade-offs they've made in order to maintain their status.
Similarly, when the song turns its attention to Vixen, another set of love gods, the lyrics critique the objectification and commodification of women in the music industry who are reduced to "pretty pretty sex things" dressed up in a "bustier" and "hairspray". The singer identifies with Vixen but also distances herself from them, acknowledging that she couldn't live the way they do. The section about Slash also criticizes the way in which some rock stars are able to manipulate and exploit their fan base while enjoying the fruits of success such as limos and money. The song seems to suggest that the rock star lifestyle may be alluring on the surface, but it ultimately comes at a cost to one's dignity and self-respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Taime is a rock star
Taime is a famous musician
Just like me
I am also a famous musician
Everyone loves him
Taime is adored by many people
They all think he's punk
People perceive Taime as a punk rock musician
Smack how he picks it up
Taime's style of playing is intense and energetic
So where's your dignity?
People wonder if Taime's actions are dignified
Faster, faster, faster
Taime's music is played at a fast pace
Axl is a love god
Axl is a popular and attractive musician
The girls all love him
Axl is loved by many female fans
But he's so messed up
Axl has personal issues and is struggling with them
Doesn't want to give it up
Axl doesn't want to let go of his lifestyle and habits
Guns and, guns and, guns and
A reference to the band Guns N' Roses
Vixen are love gods
Vixen is a popular and attractive all-female band
Pretty pretty sex things
Vixen members are perceived as attractive and sexualized
Dressed up and to pay to play
Vixen dresses up and performs for money
I couldn't live that way
The artist wouldn't want to live Vixen's lifestyle
Hair spray and bustier
Vixen's style involves big hair and revealing clothing
Can't fool me
The singer isn't convinced by Vixen's image
Vixen, Vixen, Vixen
A repetition of Vixen's name
Slash is a love god
Slash is a popular and attractive musician
I know it's hard to believe
The artist acknowledges that people may find it hard to believe that Slash is attractive
Boys all dig him
Male fans love Slash
But boys are easy to please
The singer implies that men are easily impressed
You've got the bimbos swinging
Women are attracted to Slash and are drawn to him
Like monkeys in the trees
A metaphor comparing women to monkeys in their behavior towards Slash
You've got limos and money
Slash is wealthy and successful
So where's your dignity?
People wonder if Slash's actions are dignified
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Written by: DONITA SPARKS, JENNIFER FINCH
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