0
Newguest Posted 18 years ago
Song Writing & Lyrics

white trash beautiful - Everlast

Hi guys

I do not understand the title of this song.

The same phrase repeats in the song a few times, but I do not get what he means by these words. Can anybody explain that to me?

Here's the whole song: http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/White-Trash-Beautiful-lyrics-Everlast/214FB90C7E93891A48256E290013EFC0

Thanks
  

Top answer

The second phrase, "Trailer park Queen," is exactly the same sort of image - the juxtaposition of the plain/undesirable/ugly/low-life with the very desirable. He's putting a tramp on a pedestal. I don't mean she's immoral, just unfortunate.

— Avangi

  • The second phrase, "Trailer park Queen," is exactly the same sort of image - the juxtaposition of the plain/undesirable/ugly/low-life with the very desirable.
  • He's putting a tramp on a pedestal.
  • I don't mean she's immoral, just unfortunate.
  • If you don't know what "white trash" means, do a Google search.
  • It's hard to describe without sounding racist.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

9 Answers
0
The second phrase, "Trailer park Queen," is exactly the same sort of image - the juxtaposition of the plain/undesirable/ugly/low-life with the very desirable. He's putting a tramp on a pedestal.

I don't mean she's immoral, just unfortunate.

If you don't know what "white trash" means, do a Google search. It's hard to describe without sounding racist. (Long live political co
0
0
Hi Avangi

I think I understand. He's saying something like: beautiful white scums. Maybe it means that they are good people and they should live better lives, they should have better conditions of living. The title is somewhat ironic (beautiful), I guess.

Thanks
0
0
Right. But I don't think he's passing judgement. Yes, this is a good example of irony.

Ah, I think I misunderstood what you meant by "should live better lives." We often use that expression to mean, "You must strive to be a better person (less immoral/corrupt)."

I now realize you meant "You deserve to have more of the good things of life."

I'm not sure
0
0
Thanks for the reply Avangi!

0
0
Okay.. I can explain this. "White trash", it is a
derogatory term if you are being politically correct, but in the south it's just another term like "redneck", "blue collar" , etc. A lot of people are proud to rock the title. Lol. Kid Rock, for example, he wears a trucker hat that says "white trash". They actually sell ALOT of those hats here in MS, haha! Anyway.. A lot of people can relate to
0
0
In my opinion, this song is about a real ride or die chick with real love and feeling. Fell in love with a guy that didnt really love her enough. Same sad scenario in much of the world today
0
0

who is the girl in white trash beautiful video by everlast?

0
0

He is basically professing his love her, the "white trash beautiful." Also, he's asking her for forgiveness for being away so long. If you actually listen to what Erik is saying, you'll have an easier time understanding the song.

0
0

I’m just going to Necro this post because nobody has actually explained the true meaning of the song. It’s about a pretty girl in a low income situation with a husband who was a truck driver who died in a car crash

0

Related Questions