American Apparel Ad Girls
Willam Lyrics


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Support for this track comes from, meaty tucks.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oo, oh, whoa
I like it when you don't touch my hair.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oo, oh, whoa
I'd prefer it if you don't touch my hair.

Chapstick and mascara.
Dawson's fifty load weekend. Anus.
Laser hair removal.
Willam, (ahem) perhaps?

We know it when you're creepin'. You know our D is there.
So please feel free to like us
and buy these tops we wear.
These here shirts.
(Oh my gosh, I'm on that t-shirt!)
They're good shirts.
Fag swag.
They're good shirts.
(This merchandise is for sale.)
Sickening.

Bisexual uber-drivers.
Tell me about it.

My voice.(Ohh.)
Lupita Nyong'o (Delicious.)
The Courtney Act patented lubing technique.

You play the saxophone? I thought you said you were good at sex.
Alaska 5000

Capezio pantyhose without any runs. Feeling my oats when I'm out with Gia Gunn. Queens with old school names like Nicole Paige Brooks, and having Mathu Anderson beating your face, unh. Being tucked continuously for a month or being one of the American Apparel ad girls. Being, one of the American Apparel ad girls. YouknowwhatImean?
Na na nana.

I like Britney Spears circa 2007.
Ooh, I love it when it smells like your mom washes your clothes.

I like Ariana Grande so much, I wanna order an Ariana Venti.
I like turtles.

What?
I like people who are pretty in their own unique way... sooo, no.

I like your pussy.

I like Happy Cow.
I like when you drink that espresso and you have to poop immediately.

I like turtles.
We know it when you're creepin. You know our D is there. So please feel free to like us and buy these tops we wear. These here shirts.

I like it when you don't touch my hair. Really.
They're good shirts.

I like it when you don't touch my hair. No, I'm serious.
They're good shirts.
I'd prefer it if you don't touch my hair.
Sickening.
You please stay the fuck away from my hair.
We know it when you're creepin. You know our D is there.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa
So please feel free to like us,
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
and buy these tops we wear. These here shirts.
Whoa, oh, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
They're good shirts.
Oh, they're good shirts baby.
They're good shirts.
Yeah-h-h, yeah, yeah, yeah




Sickening.
That's all.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Willam's song "American Apparel Ad Girls" are a satirical take on the American Apparel company's advertising campaigns and the cultural phenomenon of "hipster" culture. The song opens with the line "Support for this track comes from, meaty tucks," which could be interpreted as a nod to the drag community and the art of tucking. The lyrics then launch into a series of seemingly unrelated phrases that touch on topics such as fashion, language, and pop culture.


The line "I like it when you don't touch my hair" is repeated throughout the song, which could be interpreted as a commentary on bodily autonomy or the fetishization of certain physical features. The chorus emphasizes the idea of buying the clothing that the American Apparel ad girls are wearing and suggests that the viewer's "D" (presumably meaning their genitalia) is present in the situation.


The song also includes references to pop culture figures such as Lupita Nyong'o, Ariana Grande, and Britney Spears. The line "Sickening" is a catchphrase popularized by Willam on the TV show RuPaul's Drag Race.


Line by Line Meaning

Support for this track comes from, meaty tucks.
This song is sponsored by Willam's merchandise - meaty tucks.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oo, oh, whoa I like it when you don't touch my hair.
The vocalist prefers not to have their hair touched.


Chapstick and mascara. Dawson's fifty load weekend. Anus. Laser hair removal. Willam, (ahem) perhaps?
This verse references cosmetics, sex, and grooming equipment. Willam is curious about whether their listener has invested in any of them.


We know it when you're creepin'. You know our D is there. So please feel free to like us and buy these tops we wear.
Listeners are encouraged to follow and support the artist and buy their merchandise.


These here shirts. (Oh my gosh, I'm on that t-shirt!) They're good shirts. Fag swag. They're good shirts. (This merchandise is for sale.) Sickening.
There is an emphasis on the quality of the artist's merchandise, which is for sale.


Bisexual uber-drivers. Tell me about it.
References to sexuality and ride-sharing services are made.


My voice.(Ohh.) Lupita Nyong'o (Delicious.) The Courtney Act patented lubing technique.
These are non-sequitur lines.


You play the saxophone? I thought you said you were good at sex. Alaska 5000
This line is a reference to a joke made by another drag queen, Alaska 5000.


Capezio pantyhose without any runs. Feeling my oats when I'm out with Gia Gunn. Queens with old school names like Nicole Paige Brooks, and having Mathu Anderson beating your face, unh. Being tucked continuously for a month or being one of the American Apparel ad girls. Being, one of the American Apparel ad girls. YouknowwhatImean? Na na nana.
This verse features many references to the drag queen lifestyle and the challenges that come with it.


I like Britney Spears circa 2007.
The vocalist enjoys a specific era of Britney Spears' music.


Ooh, I love it when it smells like your mom washes your clothes.
The vocalist seems to enjoy the smell of freshly-washed clothes.


I like Ariana Grande so much, I wanna order an Ariana Venti. I like turtles.
The vocalist is a fan of Ariana Grande and turtles.


What? I like people who are pretty in their own unique way... sooo, no.
The artist expresses that they do not place much value on physical attractiveness.


I like your pussy.
This line seems to be a reference to female genitalia.


I like Happy Cow. I like when you drink that espresso and you have to poop immediately. I like turtles.
The vocalist likes Happy Cow, and finds humor in the relation between espresso and bowel movements. They also like turtles.


We know it when you're creepin. You know our D is there. So please feel free to like us and buy these tops we wear. These here shirts.
Again, the listener is encouraged to follow and support the artist, and buy their merchandise.


I like it when you don't touch my hair. Really.
The vocalist reiterates their preference that their hair not be touched.


They're good shirts. I'd prefer it if you don't touch my hair. Sickening. You please stay the fuck away from my hair.
More emphasis is placed on the quality of the artist's merchandise, and their desire not to have their hair touched.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa So please feel free to like us, Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh and buy these tops we wear. These here shirts. Whoa, oh, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah They're good shirts. Oh, they're good shirts baby. They're good shirts. Yeah-h-h, yeah, yeah, yeah Sickening.
The song concludes with a final push to promote the artist's merchandise, emphasizing again that they are good-quality shirts.




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@Anthxnv

I was literally obsessed with this era... also, I had lots of good memories associated to the fall this was released in

@Littleathquakes

I underestimated their popularity. I figured I would just stroll in one day and buy a Willam t shirt. They were sold out!

@TheTaxburden

Yes! I definitely agree. Such a great time!

@Faisal-hi7ln

Same I swear to god

@ninaa683

Same!

@jamestea00

Same wow

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@matthewgilmore200

Willam doesn't have many lines but goddam his voices leads the chorus

@all4mj

I like turtles

@Robert0Pirie

They're good shirts.

@RedJohnO22

That's a woman! xD

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