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Yeah you got knee high boots to hide focaccia fruit
You better think twice about the soy milk drink babe
You got a patent handbag and solid state rags
You wont think twice about the bill will you baby

Should I be the one to say that you don't need it

Skinny Jean crushed a kenyan roast bean
Raoul devours another organic buffet
They're so preservative free to keep their smokescreen

Should I be the one to say that you don't need that
Style guide never would proclaim that you don't need it

They say you like it sundried tell me is that right
They say you like it sundried tell me is that right

Skinny Jean loves brazilian roast beans
Raoul wood fires a tandoori pizza today
Special filter gonna keep them both out of harms way

Should I be the one to say that you don't need that
Too tired to survive the day a brew might fix it

Skinny Jean we'll all die sometime
They say you like it sundried tell me am I right again

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swayer On Feb 07, 2002

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2002-02-07 10:42:41

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by salttheworld

1y ago

this song definitely highlights the 'health-freak' fad of today. that many people will just buy things regardless of the price to uphold their public appearance/image. also i know its obvious but the term/item 'skinny jean' accurately reflects on the need to fit into certain-sized clothing such as skinny jeans which are known for being tight, uncomfortable, and primarily seen on slim people. i love this song so much the melody is epiccccccccc and the meaning (for me) can definitely link to the societal standards of today.

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