Great White Once Bitten Twice Shy Lyrics

Great White: More Than Just a Fire Hazard? (Unpopular Opinion Alert!)

Okay, let's talk Great White. You know, the band. Not the shark. Although, sometimes the shark feels safer, right?

Specifically, let's dive into their biggest hit: "Once Bitten, Twice Shy." Everyone knows it. Everyone (over a certain age) has probably drunkenly sung it at karaoke.

The Lyrics: Are They Actually...Good?

Here's where my unpopular opinion comes in. Prepare yourselves. I actually think the lyrics are...kinda brilliant. Yeah, I said it.

I know, I know. It's not exactly Shakespeare. But hear me out! It's pure, unadulterated rock and roll poetry.

It's about heartbreak, regret, and learning from your mistakes (sort of). It's relatable, even if you've never been on a tour bus or worn leather pants.

The chorus is undeniably catchy. "Once bitten, twice shy, I'm gonna keep on tryin'." A mantra for life, am I right?

But let’s be honest, it doesn’t exactly scan.

"I Saw Your Picture in a Magazine" - Groundbreaking Stuff

Some lyrical gems include: "I saw your picture in a magazine." Deep, I know. It paints a vivid picture of... well, someone seeing a picture in a magazine.

Then there's the classic: "You never give me no respect." Double negative alert! But hey, rock and roll ain't about grammar, is it?

It’s about screaming your feelings out loud. Even if those feelings are grammatically incorrect.

The whole song is filled with that kind of raw, unpolished emotion. It's like a drunken confession set to a killer guitar riff.

It's the Vibe, Man

Maybe it's not the lyrical content itself, but how it's delivered. Jack Russell's vocals are undeniably powerful. He sells the pain, the regret, the...shyness?

The music elevates the lyrics. That driving guitar riff, the pounding drums...it all works together to create a perfect storm of rock and roll angst.

And let's face it, the song is ridiculously fun to sing along to. Especially when you’re not thinking about the double negatives.

A Timeless (Guilty) Pleasure

Look, I'm not saying "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" is a masterpiece. It's not winning any poetry awards. But it's a darn good rock song with lyrics that, in their own way, are pretty clever.

It’s a guilty pleasure, sure. But sometimes, the best songs are the ones you're slightly ashamed to admit you love.

So next time you hear it on the radio, don't change the station. Embrace the cheese. Embrace the double negatives. Embrace the Great White.

You might just find yourself singing along, and maybe, just maybe, agreeing with my unpopular opinion.

"Once bitten, twice shy, I'm gonna keep on tryin'..."

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to find my old leather pants. Just kidding. Mostly.