Sloppy Seconds
Watsky Lyrics


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Fuck you if you love a car for its paint job
Love you if you love a car for the road trips
Show me the miles and your arms and the pink scar
Where the doctor had to pull out all the bone chips
'Cause you were pressing on the gas just a bit hard
Right in the moment where the road curved a bit sharp
And when you woke up, somebody was unclipping your seat belt
And pulling you from the open window of your flipped car

Cold pizza
Tie-dye shirts
Broken hearts
Give'm here, give'm here
Hand me downs
Give me give me leftovers
Give me give me sloppy seconds
Give em here, give em here

I don't care where you've been
How many miles, I still love you
I don't care where you've been
How many miles, I still love you

Show me someone who says they got no baggage
I'll show you somebody whose got no story
Nothing gory means no glory, but baby please don't bore me
We won't know until we get there
The who, or the what, or the when where
My favorite sweater was a present that I got a couple presidents ago
And I promised that I would rock it till it's thread bare
Bet on it
Every single person got a couple skeletons
So pretty soon, in this room
It'll just be me and you when we clear out all the elephants
Me and you and the elements

We all have our pitfalls
Beer's flat, the cabs have been called
And everybody and their momma can hear the drama
That's happening behind these thin walls

Cold pizza
Tie-dye shirts (tie-dye shirts)
Broken hearts
Give'm here, give'm here
Hand me downs (hand me downs)
Leftovers (leftovers)
Sloppy seconds
Give'm here, give'm here

I don't care where you've been
How many miles, I still love you
I don't care where you've been
How many miles, I still love you

I don't care (cold pizza)
Where you've been (tie-dye shirts)
How many (broken hearts) miles, I still love you
I don't care (hand me downs)
Where you've been (left overs)
How many (sloppy seconds) miles, I still love you

My pattern with women isn't a flattering image
But I don't want to run away because I said so
I don't want to be the guy to hide all of my flaws
And I'll be giving you the side of me that I don't let show
Everything in fashion
That has ever happened
Always coming crashing down
Better let go
But in a couple years it will be retro
You rock Marc Ecko
My shirts have the gecko
'Cause in the past man, I was hopeless
But now's it's why my little cousins look the dopest
(whoop whoop)
Fuck the fashion po-po
Have a stale doughnut, I don't need no tips
Fuck a five second rule
That's a plan I never understood
It's September in my kitchen in a Christmas sweater
Sipping cold coffee on the phone with damaged goods

And there is not a single place that I would rather be
I'm fucked up just like you are, and you're fucked up just like me

Cold pizza (cold pizza)
Tie-dye shirts (tie-dye shirts)
Broken hearts
Give'm here, Give'm here
Hand me downs (oh hand me downs)
Give me give me leftovers (leftovers)
Give me give me sloppy seconds
Give'm here give'm here

I don't care where you've been
How many miles, I still love you
I don't care where you've been
How many miles, I still love you

I don't care (cold pizza)
Where you've been (tie-dye shirts)
How many (broken hearts) miles, I still love you
I don't care (hand me downs)




Where you've been (left overs)
How many (sloppy seconds) miles, I still love you

Overall Meaning

The song "Sloppy Seconds" by Watsky is about the concept of loving someone or something despite their flaws and imperfections. The first verse talks about how true love is not about superficial things like a car's paint job, but instead about experiencing life's ups and downs together. The lines "Show me the miles and your arms and the pink scar / Where the doctor had to pull out all the bone chips" convey the idea that the singer values the journey and the scars that come with it, rather than the destination or how things appear on the surface.


The second verse talks about how everyone has their own set of flaws and issues that they carry with them, and it's better to embrace and work through them together rather than hiding them away. The lines "Everything in fashion / That has ever happened / Always coming crashing down / Better let go" suggest that trends and superficial things may come and go, but true love and acceptance will endure through anything. The chorus repeats the idea that it doesn't matter how many miles someone has traveled or what they've been through, the singer still loves them.


Overall, the song encourages a message of acceptance and love, even in the face of imperfection and flaws.


Line by Line Meaning

Fuck you if you love a car for its paint job
I don't respect you if you're shallow and only value something for its looks.


Love you if you love a car for the road trips
I appreciate you if you value something for the experiences and memories it can provide.


Show me the miles and your arms and the pink scar
I want to see evidence of the adventures and challenges you've faced, like scars earned from exciting activities.


Where the doctor had to pull out all the bone chips
You're not afraid to push yourself to the limit and sometimes get hurt in the process.


'Cause you were pressing on the gas just a bit hard
You're not afraid to take risks and live life to the fullest, even if it means going a little too fast.


Right in the moment where the road curved a bit sharp
Sometimes things don't go as planned, and unexpected obstacles can arise.


And when you woke up, somebody was unclipping your seat belt
Even when things go wrong, there are people who care about you and are there to help you when you need it.


And pulling you from the open window of your flipped car
Even in moments of chaos and danger, there is always hope and a chance to get back on track.


Cold pizza
I'm okay with imperfection and things that are a little bit messy.


Tie-dye shirts
I appreciate uniqueness and individuality, even if it's not always fashionable.


Broken hearts
I recognize that everyone has experienced pain and heartbreak, and it's okay to talk about it.


Give'm here, give'm here
I'm not afraid to embrace things that others might consider flawed or imperfect.


Hand me downs
I'm not concerned with having the latest and greatest things, and I'm happy to reuse items that still have value.


Give me give me leftovers
I'm not picky and can appreciate the good things in life, even if they're not freshly made or brand new.


Give me give me sloppy seconds
I'm open to accepting what others might consider unwanted or not good enough.


I don't care where you've been How many miles, I still love you
I don't judge you based on your past experiences or failures, and still appreciate you no matter what.


Show me someone who says they got no baggage I'll show you somebody whose got no story
Everyone has been through tough times and has some emotional baggage, and those experiences contribute to who we are and our personal stories.


Nothing gory means no glory, but baby please don't bore me
Difficult experiences and struggles often lead to personal growth and learning, and I don't want to be bored by someone who has always had an easy life.


We won't know until we get there The who, or the what, or the when where
Life is full of uncertainty, and we won't always know what's coming next or what direction we're heading in.


My favorite sweater was a present that I got a couple presidents ago And I promised that I would rock it till it's thread bare
I appreciate the sentimental value of older items and am dedicated to keeping them and using them as long as possible.


Every single person got a couple skeletons So pretty soon, in this room It'll just be me and you when we clear out all the elephants
Everyone has secrets and past mistakes, and it's important to be able to share them and clear the air, even if it's uncomfortable.


We all have our pitfalls Beer's flat, the cabs have been called And everybody and their momma can hear the drama That's happening behind these thin walls
We all have moments where things don't go according to plan and we need help or support, and it's okay if others overhear or witness those moments.


My pattern with women isn't a flattering image But I don't want to run away because I said so I don't want to be the guy to hide all of my flaws And I'll be giving you the side of me that I don't let show
I recognize my own imperfections and am willing to be vulnerable and open about them, even if it's not always attractive or appealing.


Everything in fashion That has ever happened Always coming crashing down Better let go But in a couple years it will be retro
Trends and fads come and go, and it's important to let go of things and move on, but sometimes those same things become popular again in the future.


You rock Marc Ecko My shirts have the gecko
I appreciate unique and unconventional fashion choices, even if they're not always popular or trendy.


'Cause in the past man, I was hopeless But now's it's why my little cousins look the dopest
I used to lack confidence and have low self-esteem, but now I appreciate and accept my own individual style, and it sets an example for others.


Fuck the fashion po-po Have a stale doughnut, I don't need no tips Fuck a five second rule That's a plan I never understood
I don't care about fitting in or conforming to fashion norms, and I'm not worried about superficial advice or cleanliness standards.


It's September in my kitchen in a Christmas sweater Sipping cold coffee on the phone with damaged goods
I acknowledge that sometimes things are out of sync or out of season, and I'm okay with embracing that.


And there is not a single place that I would rather be I'm fucked up just like you are, and you're fucked up just like me
We all have our problems and struggles, but we can still find common ground and connection through our mutual imperfections.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: George Watsky

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@mattychannon1

"Show me someone who's got no baggage, I'll show you someone who's got no story." My favorite line. Struck deep for me.

@maxnickles

mine was "im fucked up just like you are and youre fucked up just like me"

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You’re up and I’m fucked up just like you

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