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I call you from the car to say ill be there in a while
A short plane ride and I will get to see your pretty smile
There's nothing on the radio- I fiddle with the dial
Then I see a sign- the airports just another mile

I check my bags and think about how much I hate to fly
And as I near security I almost start to cry
Well I hope that law enforcement agents can't tell from my face
I've got 3 balloons of coke in an uncomfortable place
I'm sweating and I'm nervous and I need a little air
Cause with 4 balloons of heroin its getting crowded up in there
Crowded up in there

My mind is all a jumble and my blood is cold as ice
I dread the thought of having to unload this merchandise
Relax, I say, its not so bad- it might feel kinda nice
Besides, who hasn't had a finger up there ince or twice?

I must remember don't leave any drugs inside the host
I did that once and a girl who tossed my salad overdosed

Well I say a little prayer- Hail Maria, Full of Grace
I've got 3 balloons of coke in an uncomfortable place
I'm sweating and I'm nervous and I need a little air
And I swear I'm farting lines of blow into my underwear
From my derriere

I was a little eager when I loaded up my stash
5 balloons of ecstasy, 6 balloons of hash
8 balloons of L.S.D, 9 of sensi mild
A box of chinese fireworks- a Guatemalan Child

I've made it to the gate now and my joy I can't contain
I board the aircraft; take my seat in the cockpit of the plane

As I taxi down the runway, I get a smile on my face
I've got 3 balloons of coke in an uncomfortable place
Flight crew prepare for takeoff as I lift us into air




And by the way, does anyone want to buy a Guatemalan child?
From my derriere

Overall Meaning

The song “3” by lynch. paints the picture of a person who is traveling by air to go see someone special. The singer makes a phone call from a car to inform the person that they are on their way, and talks about how excited they are to see their “pretty smile”. However, as the singer progresses further in his journey, we come to learn that he’s transporting various types of drugs, including cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, hash, and LSD, and a box of Chinese fireworks and Guatemalan child. The mood of the song shifts from lighthearted to extremely tense, as the singer becomes worried about getting caught, and he recalls past experiences that have gone wrong. As he gets closer and closer to his destination, his anxiety and stress continue to rise.


The lyrics are an exploration of the underbelly of society, specifically the dark world of drug trafficking. The imagery created by the lyrics is vivid, and the desperation of the singer can be felt through every word. The lyrics highlight how the singer tries to reassure himself that what he’s doing is no big deal, but as the song progresses, it’s clear that he’s fooling himself. We see how the pressure and paranoia of carrying drugs affects the singer, and how he’s willing to take the risk for the sake of excitement, profit or personal gain. Overall, the lyrics provide a glimpse into the mind of a drug smuggler, and the intense emotions experienced while transporting illegal substances.


Line by Line Meaning

I call you from the car to say ill be there in a while
I'm currently driving and will arrive to see you soon. Just letting you know.


A short plane ride and I will get to see your pretty smile
I'll take a plane to see you and I'm excited to see your beautiful smile.


There's nothing on the radio- I fiddle with the dial
I'm changing through radio stations because there's nothing good playing.


Then I see a sign- the airports just another mile
I noticed a sign indicating that the airport is nearby.


I check my bags and think about how much I hate to fly
I'm at the airport, checking in my bags and reflecting how much I dislike flying.


And as I near security I almost start to cry
Going through airport security is causing me distress and I feel like crying.


Well I hope that law enforcement agents can't tell from my face
I'm hoping that the police officers can't recognize that I'm feeling nervous.


I've got 3 balloons of coke in an uncomfortable place
I'm carrying three balloons of cocaine in a place where it feels uncomfortable.


I'm sweating and I'm nervous and I need a little air
I'm anxious, sweating, and want some fresh air to calm myself down.


Cause with 4 balloons of heroin its getting crowded up in there
My hiding spot is getting cramped with four balloons of heroin.


My mind is all a jumble and my blood is cold as ice
I feel disorganized and nervous, but I'm trying to remain calm.


I dread the thought of having to unload this merchandise
I'm worried about the idea of having to remove the drugs from my hiding spot.


Relax, I say, its not so bad- it might feel kinda nice
I'm trying to reassure myself that the act of removing the drugs won't be too bad, and may even feel pleasurable.


Besides, who hasn't had a finger up there ince or twice?
I'm trying to justify my hiding spot by suggesting that it's not uncommon for people to insert things there.


I must remember don't leave any drugs inside the host
I'm reminding myself not to leave any drugs inside my hiding spot.


I did that once and a girl who tossed my salad overdosed
I made the mistake of leaving drugs inside someone's body before, which had serious consequences.


Well I say a little prayer- Hail Maria, Full of Grace
I'm saying a prayer to try and calm my nerves, invoking the Virgin Mary.


And I swear I'm farting lines of blow into my underwear
The drugs I'm carrying are affecting me to the point where it feels like I'm exhaling drugs into my undergarments.


I was a little eager when I loaded up my stash
I was excited and perhaps overzealous when I packed my drugs.


5 balloons of ecstasy, 6 balloons of hash
I have five balloons of MDMA and six balloons of marijuana in my possession.


8 balloons of L.S.D, 9 of sensi mild
Additionally, I'm carrying eight balloons of LSD and nine balloons of mild marijuana.


A box of chinese fireworks- a Guatemalan Child
I also have Chinese fireworks and shockingly, I mention that I have a Guatemalan child for sale.


I've made it to the gate now and my joy I can't contain
I've made it through security and to the plane's gate, and I'm feeling relieved and overjoyed.


I board the aircraft; take my seat in the cockpit of the plane
I board the plane and sit in the cockpit, excited for takeoff.


As I taxi down the runway, I get a smile on my face
During takeoff, I'm happy and smiling.


Flight crew prepare for takeoff as I lift us into air
I'm piloting the plane and about to take off.


And by the way, does anyone want to buy a Guatemalan child?
Incredibly, I end the song by repeating the disturbing offer of selling a child from Guatemala, as a joke or not.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Renze Centino III

Call from my car to say I'll be there in awhile
Short plane ride and I will get to see your pretty smile
Nothing on the radio I fiddle with the dial
Then I see a sign the airport's just another mile
I check my bags and think about how much I hate to fly
And as I near security I almost start to cry
Well I hope the law enforcement agents can't tell from my face
I've got 3 balloons of coke in an uncomfortable place
I'm sweating and I'm nervous and I need a little air
Cause with 4 balloons of heroin it's gettin' crowded up in there
Crowded up in there
Mind is all a jumble and my blood is cold as ice
I dread the thought of having to unload this merchandise
Relax I say it's not so bad it might feel kind of nice
Besides who hasn't had a finger up there once or twice
I must remember don't leave any drugs inside the host
I did that once and a girl who tossed my salad overdosed
Well I say a little prayer Hail Maria full of grace
I've got 3 balloons of coke in an uncomfortable place
I'm sweating and I'm nervous and I need a little air
And I swear I'm farting lines of blow into my underwear
From my derriere
I was a little eager when I loaded up my stash
5 balloons of ecstasy and 6 balloons of hash
8 balloons of LSD and 9 of sensimilla
A box of Chinese fireworks Guatemalan child
I made it to the gate now and my joy I can't contain
I board the aircraft take my seat in the cockpit of the plane
As I taxi down the runway I get a smile on my face
I've got 3 balloons of coke in an uncomfortable place
Flight crew prepare for take off as I lift us into air
And by the way does anyone want to buy Guatemalan child
From my derriere
I've got 3 balloons
Mmm I've got 3 balloons
Mmm I've got 3 balloons



All comments from YouTube:

Narcoleptic Axolotl

This song sounds like it belongs in a musical. . . .
Oh. . . .
SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE A MUSICAL OUT OF THIS SONG!!!

john czaporowski

i wanted to see him do the wedding singer on broadway so bad but didnt.... :(

ReezeePeezy

puts it into Come Away

Jeesus Meesuss

My baby loves Stephen Lynch, I don't look forward to the day when she understands, and I gotta switch tunes.

Drake Loki

@Tobias not that odd, I watch movies like Killer Klowns from Outer Space, or Hell comes to Frog Town before I could even talk. I had a colorful vocabulary when I could speak and my parents got confirmation I wasn't gay before I even hit puberty.

BustinArant

Why switch? This is some pretty smart comedy, man.

David Butt

Timmy Fay omglmao its the melody man

Heretyk_13

I would fucking love to see this moment, when she realizes what this is all about... And if i`d be a parent like that... That moment would require special camera, i`d keep on hand for years...

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Apex gamer

I have been listening to this song none stop for months now and had just now caught on to the fact that he's the fucking pilot

Harry Spyrou

OH MY GOD I've been listening to it for YEARS and I had to google the lyrics after seeing your comment to see that ''I board the aircraft; take my seat in the cockpit of the plane'' is there. Mind blown!

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