What The What
Rocking Rebellion: Unraveling the Wild Night in Deep Purple's 'What The What'
Lyrics
We goin' out tomorrow, gonna do it right
We have plans for tomorrow, aiming to enjoy it properly.
Celebrate the fact that we're still alive
Celebrating the fact that we are still alive and kicking.
In that case, we better make it tonight
Considering the circumstances, it's better to make the celebration tonight.
I'll drink for us all and you can drive
I'll be the designated driver, taking responsibility while others enjoy drinks.
My mojo working, I paid my dues
Feeling confident and skilled, having overcome challenges.
I'm gonna break out my dancing shoes
Preparing to dance, expressing joy and freedom.
I'm gonna do what I do best
Engaging in activities that showcase personal strengths.
I'm gonna spend my money till there's nothing left
Intending to spend money lavishly until there's nothing left.
So bad
Expressing a sense of guilt or misbehavior, repeating the acknowledgment.
I've been so bad
-I've been so bad
-What the what happened to you last night?
Curious inquiry about the events of the previous night.
Every bar in London had an old Joanna
Observation of various bars in London with piano players.
And cats who could play rock and roll piano
People skilled in playing rock and roll piano.
No one cared a few teeth gone missing
Not concerned about minor issues like missing teeth.
Everybody got up to sing
Everyone enthusiastically participating in singing.
Five string guitars and old skin drums
Musical instruments being used, creating a lively atmosphere.
On a river boat shuffle, bunch-a drunken bums
Describing a lively scene on a riverboat with a group of carefree individuals.
No way of knowing when the temperature dropped
Highlighting a moment of passion, no time to pause or reflect.
The moment was hot, there was no time to stop
-So bad
Reiterating the acknowledgment of being 'so bad.'
We were so bad
-We been so bad
-What the what happened to you last night?
Repeating the inquiry about the events of the previous night.
Long, tall, Sally and short, fat, Dave
Describing characters, Long Tall Sally and Short Fat Dave.
Arms and legs going every-ways
Depicting chaotic movement with arms and legs going in every direction.
They didn't care about shape or size
Emphasizing that love conquers all, regardless of physical attributes.
The fever of love was in their eyes
-Called every bad name under the sun
Experiencing societal judgment but embracing it as part of having fun.
They did the same to us, we was just having fun
-He went up and she went down
Describing a carefree and enjoyable sexual encounter.
It didn't really matter, they just went to town
-So bad
Reiterating the acknowledgment of others being 'so bad.'
They were so bad
-They been so bad
-What the what happened to you last night?
Repeating the inquiry about the events of the previous night.
I was so bad
Personal acknowledgment of being 'so bad.'
I been so bad
-I been so bad
-What the what happened to you last night?
Repeating the inquiry about the events of the previous night.
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