Lyrics
Oh I got these looks
Expressing confidence in physical appearance.
That just won't quit
Having an attractive quality that is persistent.
I got at least
Claiming to possess some level of intelligence or cleverness.
A half of some kind of wit
Possessing a moderate degree of wit or humor.
I got a guitar
Indicating ownership of a guitar.
Check it out, I'm a star
Boasting about being a guitar-playing celebrity.
Hey kids, how would I look on
Addressing a younger audience, contemplating appearance on a magazine cover.
The cover of Spin?
Specifically, considering the cover of "Spin" magazine.
Well, well
Repetition of "Well, well," suggesting acknowledgment or realization.
We're all gone
Acknowledging a collective departure or change.
Well, well
Repeating acknowledgment of change or departure.
Right on, right on, right on
Emphasizing affirmation or agreement.
Listen to my songs
Encouraging the audience to listen to the singer's songs.
I guarantee you'll relate
Claiming that the audience will find the songs relatable.
Look at me
Asking the audience to look at the singer, possibly for recognition.
Recognize your face
Suggesting a connection or familiarity with the audience.
My daddy's rich
Stating the wealth of the singer's father.
And my mama's good lookin', yeah
Highlighting the attractiveness of the singer's mother.
Hush little baby
Quoting a line from the traditional "Hush Little Baby" lullaby.
So am I
Asserting that the singer is also good-looking.
Well, well
Repetition of "Well, well," indicating continued acknowledgment.
We're all gone
Reiterating the idea of a collective departure or change.
Well, well
Repeating acknowledgment of change or departure.
Right on, right on, right on
Emphasizing affirmation or agreement.
I'm the spokesmodel of your generation, baby
Claiming to be the representative model for the current generation.
I'll lose my shirt
Willing to sacrifice clothing for ventilation, possibly metaphorical.
For ventilation
Expressing gratitude to the younger generation for shaping the singer's identity.
Thanks to the kids
Acknowledging a financial contribution to a higher authority (record label, etc.).
For making me who I am
Attributing the singer's identity to the influence of younger individuals.
Twenty percent of the gross
Stating a percentage of earnings allocated to an unspecified "man."
Goes straight to the man
Suggesting financial obligations or contributions to an authority figure.
Well, well
Repetition of "Well, well," continuing acknowledgment.
We're all gone
Reiterating the idea of a collective departure or change.
Well, well
Repeating acknowledgment of change or departure.
Right on, right on, right on
Emphasizing affirmation or agreement.
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