Publish date: 2024-03-17
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴o winters here with all the ice n snow
n the surly slush upon the road
the salty spray upon muh window
makes me wish i replace my wiper blades
(chorus)
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
i wish that i'd replace muh wiper blades
salty spray from semi's that do pass
they turn muh windsheild into bathroom glass
i turn the knob but i come to the conclusion
that i did not fill up my washer solution
muh wiper wiper wiper fluid
muh wiper wiper wiper fluid
muh wiper wiper wiper fluid
i wish that id replace muh wiper fluid
(chorus)
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
i wish that i'd replace muh wiper blades
down the expressway 80mph
i can make out headlights, taillights, frosted shapes
but down by the dash theres a glaring where boat place to scrape
i can see fine if i lay on the passengers seat
(chorus)
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
i wish that i'd replace muh wiper blades
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
"one time on delay"
muh wiper.............wiper..........wiper blades
i wish that i'd replace muh wiper blades
Overall Meaning
The lyrics to Bob & Tom's song "Wiper Blades" describe the frustration and inconvenience of driving in winter weather with poor visibility due to worn out wiper blades and insufficient wiper fluid. The salty spray from passing vehicles and slush on the road make it difficult to see through the windshield, forcing the singer to wish that they had replaced their wiper blades and fluid. The song includes a humorous reference to "bathroom glass" on the windshield and the need to lay on the passenger seat to see clearly.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wiper Blades" express the common experience of winter driving and the importance of proper car maintenance. The song serves as a lighthearted reminder to check and replace wiper blades and fluid before hitting the road in challenging weather conditions.
Line by Line Meaning
o winters here with all the ice n snow
The season of winter brings snow and ice.
n the surly slush upon the road
The unpleasant slush on the road accompanies the winter season.
the salty spray upon muh window
The salty spray from the road is ruining the car's windows.
makes me wish i replace my wiper blades
The condition of the car's wiper blades is making the writer regret not replacing them sooner.
muh wiper wiper wiper blades
The writer repeats the phrase, emphasizing the importance of the wiper blades.
salty spray from semi's that do pass
Semitrucks passing on the road are responsible for the salty spray on the car's windows.
they turn muh windsheild into bathroom glass
The spray covers the windows in a way that resembles a foggy restroom mirror.
i turn the knob but i come to the conclusion
The writer tries to fix the problem by using the washer fluid, but realizes that it is empty.
that i did not fill up my washer solution
The writer admits to neglecting to refill the washer fluid in their car.
muh wiper wiper wiper fluid
The writer emphasizes the importance of having enough fluid in the washer reservoir.
down the expressway 80mph
The writer is traveling at high speeds on the expressway.
i can make out headlights, taillights, frosted shapes
Despite the poor visibility, the writer can still make out the general shape of other cars on the road.
but down by the dash theres a glaring where boat place to scrape
There is a significant area on the windshield that needs to be cleaned off, making it difficult to see.
i can see fine if i lay on the passengers seat
The only way for the writer to see clearly is to lay down and view the road from a specific angle.
"one time on delay"
This line is likely a reference to a specific incident that occurred during a delay in traffic due to the writer's issue with their wiper blades.
muh wiper.............wiper..........wiper blades
The writer continues to repeat the phrase, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the wiper blades.
i wish that i'd replace muh wiper blades
The writer expresses regret for not replacing the wiper blades sooner.
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