Lyrics
She was a new mean beauty queen
Describes a new, potentially manipulative beauty queen
Money, drugs, magazines
She was surrounded by wealth, drugs, and media attention
That didn't do nothin'
These things didn't bring her happiness or fulfillment
That didn't do nothin'
Reiteration that these elements didn't satisfy her
They gave her diamonds
Despite receiving valuable items, they didn't fulfill her
Shiny boys, city speak, every toy
She encountered attractive men, urban lifestyle, and material possessions, but these couldn't satisfy her
That didn't do nothin'
None of these things brought fulfillment or contentment
No nothin' for her
Emphasizes the lack of satisfaction from these experiences
You can
Metaphorically refers to guiding someone, but they might not accept the guidance
Lead a horse to water
Illustrates that one can provide opportunities but can't force someone to take advantage of them
But you can't expect it to drink
Highlights the limitations in influencing others' actions
Now ain't that somethin'
Expresses surprise or irony regarding the situation
Now ain't that somethin'
Reiteration of the surprising or ironic nature of the situation
Yea when the world is
When everything seems available, it doesn’t fulfill her
At you're gate that won't satiate
Even when everything is within reach, it doesn't satisfy her desires
Why are you crying
Questioning why she's upset despite not putting effort into something
If you work for nothing at all?
Asking why she's upset if she hasn't worked for anything
Don't be a fly in my martini baby
Metaphorically advises not to disrupt someone's enjoyment or plans
Come on down
Invitation to join and enjoy without causing disturbance
That roof is high and I'm not climbing
She's invited to join without needing to struggle or strive
Tonight, come down and I'll give you
Promising to provide a reason or situation to be upset about
Something, hey! to cry about
Offering a reason or circumstance for her to feel upset
Fast cars, blue jean bars
Reference to luxurious or exhilarating experiences, but they don’t change her situation
Trial and drowning scars
Mentions facing challenges and emotional wounds, but these experiences don't affect her
It wont do nothing, it wont do nothing
Reiterating that these experiences don't bring any change or fulfillment
Even the best frame wont change
Even an exceptional situation won't transform her current state into something extraordinary
Your wet painting into the Mona Lisa, the Mona Lisa
Comparing an attempt to change her to turning a simple painting into a masterpiece
You've got to dry your eyes baby, i know that your body will
Encouragement to move on and not dwell on negative emotions
Cry if you want to, cry if you want to
Reiteration of allowing oneself to express emotions if needed
If the world is at your gate and that don't fill your plate
Questioning why she's upset if she has everything available to her
Why are you cryin'
Asking for the reason behind her sadness if she hasn't strived for anything
If you work for nothing at all?
Empty line
Mmmmm
Repetition of inviting her to join without struggle and promising to provide a reason or situation to be upset about
Don't be a fly in my martini baby
-Come on down
-That roof is high and I'm not climbing
-Tonight, come down and I'll give you
-Something, hey! to cry about
-A fly in my martini baby
-Come on down
-That roof is high and I'm not climbing
-Tonight, come down and I'll give you
-Something, hey! to cry about
-A fly in my martini baby
-Come on down
-That roof is high and I'm not climbing
-Tonight, come down and I'll give you
-Something, hey! to cry about
-A fly in my martini baby
-Come on down
-That roof is high and I'm not climbing
-Tonight, come down and I'll give you
-Something, hey! to cry about
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