Diamond Light Boogie
Diamond Light Boogie: Nostalgic Echoes of Atomic Days in a Cyberdelic World
Lyrics
Believe me when I tell 'ya I'm nostalgic for that good ol' Atomic Bomb
Expressing a longing for the past, specifically the era of the Atomic Bomb, implying a sense of nostalgia.
God knows I miss cross dressin' Annie out there boogieing with Tyrannosaurus Bob
Recalling a fond memory of cross-dressing Annie dancing alongside Tyrannosaurus Bob, suggesting a sense of missing enjoyable moments from the past.
Now it's a cyberdelic world of jet boys and tiger girls
Describing the current world as cyberdelic, populated by individuals known as jet boys and tiger girls.
They sold us down the river but the Diamond Light still shimmers from our hearts
Despite feeling betrayed or deceived ("sold us down the river"), there's still an enduring essence of purity or brilliance symbolized by the Diamond Light shining from within.
Diamond Light
Reference to the enduring, radiant quality of the Diamond Light.
Turn on turn on your light
Encouragement to activate or ignite one's inner light.
Diamond Light Boogie sparklin' bright
Description of the lively and bright nature of the Diamond Light Boogie.
Shine on shine your light
Encouragement to showcase or emit one's inner light.
Sunglass Sam kept you up all night Oh yeah that's right
Referring to Sunglass Sam, possibly a character, implying they caused excitement or kept someone awake all night.
Bubblegum girls wear their pants too tight
Portrayal of girls in a playful manner, wearing tight pants and chewing bubblegum.
Oh yeah let's go
An exclamation indicating enthusiasm or readiness to engage.
Let the 21st century roll
Embracing the current era, welcoming the 21st century to progress.
Diamond Light
Reiteration of the enduring nature of the Diamond Light.
DIAMOND LIGHT
Emphasizing the brilliance or intensity of the Diamond Light.
Boogie
A call or invitation to dance and enjoy the Boogie, symbolizing joy or celebration.
They've hit the streets of fire shoved right out of the doorways trippin' out in drag
Depicting individuals facing challenges ("streets of fire") and being pushed away, possibly marginalized or excluded, engaging in self-expression through drag.
Here dome the Countess Connie Casserole she's butterflyin' in expensive rags
Introducing Countess Connie Casserole, symbolizing someone flamboyant or extravagant in their appearance and style.
And then they sniff themselves awake while they do the titty shake
Illustrating a scenario where individuals wake up from a daze or stupor and engage in a lively, provocative dance ("titty shake").
The century is ending it's your last chance to dance to rock 'n roll so come on
Signaling the end of an era ("century is ending"), urging people to seize the remaining opportunity to enjoy rock 'n roll and dance before it fades away.
Chorus
A part of the chorus, emphasizing the call to shine or radiate inner light.
Shine on Shine on
A repetition urging one to shine or emit their inner light.
Boogie
A call to continue dancing or boogieing, reinforcing the theme of celebration and enjoyment.
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