This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Gina knows what it's like to be
On the other side of midnight
Gina's eyes are sensitive
To the brighter side of daylight
She knows what it's like to be
The topic of conversation
While birthday boys are wallowing
In ichors of adulation
I don't mind
If you stand around and look at me tonight
I quite like it
Guys like us are blind
To the dirt that gathers in between
The toes of moderation
Gina knows
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
I don't mind
If you come around and drink up all my wine
Won't be the first time
Sometimes I find
Little treasures hidden deep within my drawers
Gina knows
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
You can come around but don't you talk to me
Gina knows, what it's like to be
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
Gina knows, what it is to find.
On the other side of midnight
Gina's eyes are sensitive
To the brighter side of daylight
She knows what it's like to be
The topic of conversation
While birthday boys are wallowing
In ichors of adulation
I don't mind
If you stand around and look at me tonight
I quite like it
Guys like us are blind
To the dirt that gathers in between
The toes of moderation
Gina knows
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
I don't mind
If you come around and drink up all my wine
Won't be the first time
Sometimes I find
Little treasures hidden deep within my drawers
Gina knows
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
You can come around but don't you talk to me
Gina knows, what it's like to be
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
Gina knows, what it is to find.
Lyrics submitted by OiSterHedPhan
Birthday Boys Lyrics as written by Ernest Anastasio Les Claypool
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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personally, I think it talks about a street whore who's been at the job for so long that shes become numb to any attempt at sugar-coating what shes doing, nothing can surprise her, she just wants her job to be done.
I've heard 2 stories about this one. In Chicago, Trey said that it was about a girl at Trey and Les' birthday party (Their b-days are a day apart). The rumor mill says that Trey stated that the girl wanted to do drugs off of Trey's private parts. Obviously Trey omitted these details from his public re-telling, but I tend to believe it. This song was originally an instrumental entitled Happiness in my Pants. This fact, coupled with the line "Sometimes I find Little treasures hidden deep within my drawers" lends some credibility to the rumor. Hilarious.
"Gina's eyes are sensitive To the brighter side of daylight"
--Probably from heavy use of hallucinogens
I guess the literal translation fits but i thought there was some implied endearment between the two characters in the song the way they relate to each other like they have history, reminds me of like an ex flame someone you would never need to impress that residual understanding that resonates
"little treasures hidden" ... I would have guess that means he get's hard....
I say it's just an understanding.... they have their roles... and they play them.. The song begins with Gina.... but flows into His experience..
There is no judgment "kinds like us are blind"
Make yourself comfortable.... and let's get started... LOL..