Team A
Redefining Power Play: Unraveling the Intensity of Bloc Party's Team A
Lyrics
How many times do I have to tell you?
The speaker is frustrated and asking how many times they have to explain something.
That these are my things
Asserting ownership over personal belongings or ideas.
Been running your mouth
Accusing someone of talking negatively about the speaker.
But people been listening
Others have been paying attention to what was said.
If you wanna throw down
Invitation or readiness for a confrontation or fight.
We can go downtime
Suggesting a willingness to physically fight in a specified area (downtown).
Any time, any damn time
Emphasizing the availability for a fight at any time.
Any time of the week
Reiterating readiness for a confrontation at any time during the week.
See I know that you’re hating
Acknowledging that someone dislikes or is envious of the speaker.
Anticipating a breakthrough
Expecting someone to be eagerly awaiting the speaker's failure or success.
I been there, done that, over with
Expressing experience and completion with a certain situation.
Ain’t nothing you can teach me
Confidence in not needing advice or guidance from others.
Ain’t got no time for Le Baron
Disinterest in associating with people related to "Le Baron" (possibly a reference to a specific group or lifestyle).
Ain’t got no time for The Alibi
Disinterest in associating with "The Alibi" (possibly a place or group).
No we ain’t cool boy, don’t even try
Clear statement that there is no friendly relationship and advises against trying to establish one.
I’m going to ruin your life
Threatening to negatively impact the person's life.
See we ain’t at school, snitches get stitches
Referencing a street rule about not revealing secrets or betraying others.
You might be fast boy but I’m faster than you
Asserting superiority in a potential conflict, claiming to be faster than the other person.
So let’s make this clear, no misunderstandings
Emphasizing the need for clarity and no confusion in their interaction.
Better watch where you’re walking and watch what you say
Warning the person to be careful about their actions and words.
Any time, any damn time, any time of the week
Repeating the availability for confrontation at any time during the week.
Ain’t got no time for Yo Yo, ain’t got no time for The Groucho
Disinterest in associating with "Yo Yo" and possibly "The Groucho" (references to individuals or groups).
No we ain’t cool and you don’t even know
Reiterating the absence of a friendly relationship and the person's lack of knowledge about the speaker.
I’m going to ruin your life
Repeating the earlier threat to negatively impact the person's life.
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