In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Black dress, with the tights underneath
I've got the breath of a last cigarette on my teeth
And she's an actress (actress) but she ain't got no need
She's got money from her parents in a trust fund back east
T-T-T-Tongues always pressed to your cheeks
while my tongue is on the inside of some other girl's teeth
and tell your boyfriend; if he says he's got beef
that i'm a vegetarian and i ain't fuckin' scared of him
[x2]
She wants to touch me, whaaaooo
She wants to love me, whaaaooo
She'll never leave me, whaaaooo whaaaooo-ooo
Don't trust a ho
Never trust a ho
Won't trust a ho, that won't trust me
X's on the back of your hand
Wash them in the bathroom to drink like the bands
And the set list (set list); you stole off the stage
Has red and purple lipstick all over the page
B-B-B-Bruises cover your arms; shaking in the fingers with the bottle in your
palm
And the best is (best is); no one knows who you are
Just another girl, alone at the bar
[x2]
She wants to touch me, whaaaooo
She wants to love me, whaaaooo
She'll never leave me, whaaaooo, whaaaooo-ooo
Don't trust a ho
Never trust a ho
Won't trust a ho, that won't trust me
Shhhh girl, shut your lips
Do the hellen keller
And talk with your hips
[x2]
I said shhhhh girl, shut your lips
Do the hellen keller
And talk with your hips
[x2]
She wants to touch me, whaaaooo
She wants to love me, whaaaooo
She'll never leave me, whaaaooo, whaaaooo-ooo
Don't trust a ho
Never trust a ho
Won't trust a ho, that won't trust me
I've got the breath of a last cigarette on my teeth
And she's an actress (actress) but she ain't got no need
She's got money from her parents in a trust fund back east
T-T-T-Tongues always pressed to your cheeks
while my tongue is on the inside of some other girl's teeth
and tell your boyfriend; if he says he's got beef
that i'm a vegetarian and i ain't fuckin' scared of him
[x2]
She wants to touch me, whaaaooo
She wants to love me, whaaaooo
She'll never leave me, whaaaooo whaaaooo-ooo
Don't trust a ho
Never trust a ho
Won't trust a ho, that won't trust me
X's on the back of your hand
Wash them in the bathroom to drink like the bands
And the set list (set list); you stole off the stage
Has red and purple lipstick all over the page
B-B-B-Bruises cover your arms; shaking in the fingers with the bottle in your
palm
And the best is (best is); no one knows who you are
Just another girl, alone at the bar
[x2]
She wants to touch me, whaaaooo
She wants to love me, whaaaooo
She'll never leave me, whaaaooo, whaaaooo-ooo
Don't trust a ho
Never trust a ho
Won't trust a ho, that won't trust me
Shhhh girl, shut your lips
Do the hellen keller
And talk with your hips
[x2]
I said shhhhh girl, shut your lips
Do the hellen keller
And talk with your hips
[x2]
She wants to touch me, whaaaooo
She wants to love me, whaaaooo
She'll never leave me, whaaaooo, whaaaooo-ooo
Don't trust a ho
Never trust a ho
Won't trust a ho, that won't trust me
Lyrics submitted by norwegian_wood
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this song is just plain cool.
songs about ho's and not to trust them.
funny song
i can't believe people actually like this stupid song. I am not a "feminazi", but come on... that shhh girl shut your lips and do the hellen keller thing is fucked up. These idiots clearly wrote this song for shock value and i guess it worked because unfortunately i have to hear it on the radio all the time now... I have no respect for a band who puts something out merely to try and create a controversy to get publicity. the song sucks. it is offensive to the blind and to women...that's not talent, that is sell out crap.
This song is about Melissa Marie Green, a "scene" queen and singer for the band Millionaires.
I think. But whatever this song is pure awesomeness.
i love 3Oh!3 and this song is amazing i like colorado sunrise better but they are both awesome.
Haha, I first heard this song on the game "Tap Tap Revenge" for my iPod Touch. I had to go download it cuz it was so funny. Yep, don't trust hos though. One thing, the lyrics are slightly off. It says, "T-T-T-Tongues always pressed to your cheeks/while my tongue is on the inside of some other girl's teeth" It's actually "teat" not "teeth"
"and tell your boyfriend; if he says he's got beef that i'm a vegetarian and i ain't fuckin' scared of him" I like that part... it made me laugh. it's kind of an amusing song.
What does that mean exactly I know you think I an idiot and crap but i do have an idea of what it is though...
i luv this song.vegetarians are the best.30h!3 is the coolest name.the best part of the song is if he says he's got beef that i'm a vegetarian and i ain't fuckin' scared of him.i'm a vegetarian and we the best, almost vegan.
I adore this song. My friends and I sing this randomly.
This is a good guess my friend and I made up (lol, I'm at school right now.) O.K. first line,
Black dress, with the tights underneath,
She is getting ready for a night out, she is cheating on her boyfriend,(who is in strait edge) with this guy, who smokes, which is the meaning of the second line,
I’ve got the breath of the last cigarette on my teeth.
The third line does NOT mean she is an actress!! It means she is acting, or two faced. Her parents live in a separate house (she lives on her own, so she may be above 18 but below drinking age which is 22)And her parents send her money to live on.
And she's an actress, but she ain't got no need. she's got money from parents in a trust fund back east
O.K. you with me so far?
Next verse, Tongues, always pressed to your cheeks. while my tongue is on the inside of some other girl's teeth.
The tongue part means her parents and family kiss her on the cheek when she visits but, as she leaves for the party he kisses her cheek to mock her family, as soon as she leaves he calls up his second girlfriend,(the one he is cheating on her with) and they make out at her apartment. So, she is cheating on her boyfriend with the singer and the singer is cheating on her... get me here? :D hang on tight!
next, (the part you all seem to enjoy) Tell your boyfriend, if he says he's got beef, that I’m a vegetarian, and I ain't fucking scared of him.
The boyfriend she is cheating on knows but refuses to believe it is her fault and pins the blame on the singer, he threatens him and we get our vegetarian come-back. Lol, it is funny.
Now we have our catchy chorus. He is talking to the boyfriend telling him not to trust her and he's telling the girl not to trust himself. O.X
Brb I'm at school so I g2g to lunch! (Kat) that's all for now.
(FIX) the meaning in the beginning may not mean her BF is in strait edge (a drug free group) but that he may just be a good guy who is agenst it (you can decide it's just a guess.) (Kat)
I agree with kikikittykat, it make sence.
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'Black dress with the tights underneath...' (kikikittykat covered this line)
'X's on the back of your hands...' is the pass out of the club.
Ok the really catchy line(the whole song is catchy but his really catches me)
'Shush girl, Shut your lips. Do the Helen Keller and talk with your hips...' Who is Helen Keller???
Hellen Keller was burn in the late 1800s, she was bind, deaf and dumb, being the late 1800s her family didn't know what to do wih her so they chained her up outside like a dog. Till one day a woman bought Hellen from her family and found a way to talk wit Hellen by touch and movent
So he is saying "Girl! Be blind, deaf and dumb"
Don't get me wrong I love this song. But the video was the most daftest thing I've seen in ages, they could have done soooo much better.