Oxford Comma
Decoding Language and Truth: Vampire Weekend's Oxford Comma
Lyrics
Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?
Expressing indifference or disdain towards the use of the Oxford comma in grammar.
I've seen those English dramas too, they're cruel
Commenting on the cruelty depicted in English dramas.
So if there's any other way
Considering alternative ways to spell a word, showing a flexible attitude.
To spell the word, it's fine with me, with me
Expressing openness to different spellings of a word.
Why would you speak to me that way?
Questioning the manner of communication, possibly in a disrespectful way.
Especially when I always said that I
Expressing a lack of words for someone, implying difficulty in communication.
Haven't got the words for you
Highlighting a deficiency in vocabulary or inability to express oneself.
All your diction drippin' with disdain
Describing someone's speech as disdainful or scornful.
Through the pain, I always tell the truth
Committing to honesty even in difficult situations or pain.
Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?
Reiterating indifference or disdain towards the Oxford comma.
I climbed to Dharamsala too, I did
Narrating a personal experience of climbing to Dharamsala.
I met the highest Lama
Claiming to have met the highest Lama in Dharamsala.
His accent sounded fine to me, to me
Expressing approval of the Lama's accent.
Check your handbook, it's no trick
Encouraging the listener to check a handbook for information.
Take the chapstick, put it on your lips
Suggesting practical advice, like using chapstick on the lips.
Crack a smile, adjust my tie
Describing actions like smiling and adjusting the tie.
Know your boyfriend, unlike other guys
Encouraging knowledge about the boyfriend, distinguishing from other guys.
Why would you lie 'bout how much coal you have?
Raising questions about honesty regarding possessions, like coal.
Why would you lie 'bout somethin' dumb like that?
Questioning the necessity of lying about trivial matters.
Why would you lie 'bout anythin' at all?
Generalizing the theme of dishonesty in various contexts.
First the window, then it's to the wall
Using a phrase associated with a dance move, possibly alluding to a shift or change.
Lil Jon, he always tells the truth
Referencing Lil Jon, a figure known for blunt honesty.
Check your passport, it's no trick
Encouraging the listener to check their passport for authenticity.
Take the chapstick, put it on your lips
Repeating the advice of using chapstick for the lips.
Crack a smile, adjust my tie
Reiterating actions like smiling and adjusting the tie.
Know your butler, unlike other guys
Encouraging knowledge about the butler, differentiating from other guys.
Why would you lie 'bout how much coal you have?
Repeating the theme of questioning honesty about possessions, like coal.
Why would you lie 'bout somethin' dumb like that?
Continuing to question the rationale behind lying about trivial matters.
Why would you lie 'bout anythin' at all?
Extending the theme of dishonesty to a broader scope.
First the window, then it's to the wall
Using a phrase associated with a dance move, possibly symbolizing a progression.
Why would you tape my conversations?
Questioning the act of taping conversations, possibly alluding to privacy concerns.
Show your paintings at the United Nations
Suggesting an unusual action of displaying paintings at the United Nations.
Lil Jon, he always tells the truth
Reiterating Lil Jon's reputation for honesty.
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