In One Ear Lyrics

[Chorus]
But it goes in one ear and right out the other
People talking shit even though they never bother
It goes in one ear and right out the other
People talking shit, they can kiss the back of my hand

[Bridge]
You hear that? You hear what's coming?
Oh, you better run for the hills
'Cause we're coming to your town
And we're gonna burn that motherfucker down
Aaaaaaoooh!!!!

[Verse 3]
Here's the moral to the story: we don't do it for the glory
We don't do it for the money, we don't do it for the fame

So all the critics who despise us, go ahead and criticize us
It's your tyranny that drives us, adds the fire to our flames

[Outro]
And it goes in one ear and right out the other
People talking shit but you know we never bother
It goes in one ear and right out the other
I'm only playing music cause you know I fucking love it

It goes in one ear and right out the other
People talking shit but you know I never bother
It goes in one ear and right out the other
People talking shit, they can kiss the back of my hand

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About

Genius Annotation

This song opens Cage the Elephant’s self-titled début album. It’s reasonably fast and raw, has a prominent guitar riff, and is essentially a pre-emptive “screw you” to anyone that doesn’t like it. The band’s huge amount of energy is obvious – it’s a pure punk rock number.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What does the title mean?
Genius Answer

It’s a play on the phrase “in one ear and out the other”, meaning that someone didn’t pay attention.

What certifications did this track receive?
Genius Answer

“In One Ear” was certified gold by the RIAA on August 16, 2019.

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