Trash
w.b.s. Lyrics
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And once you get him out, tell him not to come back again
Girl! Put that cat in the bin
After what he said, after everything he did
You had him figured out a while ago
And I know it's not exactly breaking news
But it's all been a little like a trial for you
Ah, c'mon, Girl! Why not take out the trash?
And once you get him out tell him not to come back again
Girl! Why not give him the slip?
Get the crooked straight
Get the go-getter good and gone
Why? It's so plain that he's just makin' it up
And he's still got you coming back for more
Why you never ever think of breaking it up
Tell me, what bad deal's gonna close that door?
Ah, c'mon, Girl! Why not take out the trash?
And once you get him out, tell him not to come back again
Girl! Why not give him the slip?
Get the crooked straight
Get the go-getter good and gone
I'm not saying all the boys are the same
But some boys are the same and it's Thursday now
I'm not saying all the boys are the same
But some boys are the same and it's Thursday now
I'm not saying all the boys are the same
But some boys are the same and it's Thursday now
Girl! Why not take out the trash?
And once you get him out, tell him not to come back again
Girl! Put that cat in the bin
After what he said, after everything he did
Girl! Why not take out the trash?
Girl! Why not take out the trash?
Ah, come on, Girl! Why not take out the trash?
And once you get him out, tell him not to come back again
Girl! Why not give him the slip?
Get the crooked straight
Get the go-getter good and gone
The lyrics of W.B.S.'s "Trash!" suggest a girl who is clearly fed up with her boyfriend, who has done her wrong in some way. The lead singer encourages her to take out the trash, to get rid of her boyfriend and not allow him back into her life. This is metaphorical, suggesting that the girl needs to take out the emotional trash, that is her boyfriend, from her life. The singer tells her that the boy is not worth the time and energy she is putting into their relationship and that she needs to move on. He also implies that although some boys are different, this particular boy is not, and that she needs to be strong enough to get rid of him.
The song has a quick tempo and catchy rhythm, in contrast to the serious nature of the lyrics. It portrays a sense of urgency, as if the girl's actions will have consequences if she does not act fast. The repetition of the line "Girl! Why not take out the trash?" emphasizes the singer's point and also encourages the girl to take action.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl! Why not take out the trash?
Why not get rid of this guy who is causing more harm than good in your life?
And once you get him out, tell him not to come back again
Make sure he knows that he is not welcome back in your life anymore.
Girl! Put that cat in the bin
Cut off all communication with him and put him out like a cat.
After what he said, after everything he did
After all the hurt and pain he has caused you.
You had him figured out a while ago
You already knew that he was not good for you a long time ago.
And I know it's not exactly breaking news
This is not something new or surprising to anyone.
But it's all been a little like a trial for you
It has been a difficult process for you to come to this realization.
And a bunch more talking won't make him true
Talking and trying to work things out with him won't change who he really is.
Girl! Why not give him the slip?
Why not cut him loose and end things with him?
Get the crooked straight
Get him to change his ways.
Get the go-getter good and gone
Get rid of him and move on.
Why? It's so plain that he's just makin' it up
He is lying and pretending that everything is okay when it's not.
And he's still got you coming back for more
He still has a hold over you and you keep going back to him, even though it's not good for you.
Why you never ever think of breaking it up
Why haven't you considered ending things with him and moving on?
Tell me, what bad deal's gonna close that door?
What has to happen for you to finally close the door on this bad relationship?
I'm not saying all the boys are the same
Not all guys are the same.
But some boys are the same and it's Thursday now
But some guys are the same and it's time to take action and end things.
Girl! Why not take out the trash?
Why not get rid of him once and for all?
Ah, come on, Girl! Why not take out the trash?
Come on, it's time to end things and move on.
Girl! Why not give him the slip?
Why not just end things and cut him loose?
Get the crooked straight
Make him change his ways.
Get the go-getter good and gone
Get rid of him and move on with your life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John C Flansburgh, John S Linnell
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Kaleb Reinhart
Great job!