Down with Prince

Rebellion in Rhythm: Hot Chip's Anthem Against Pretentious Prince Admirers
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Lyrics

I'm sick of motherfuckers trying to tell me that they're down with Prince

The speaker is frustrated with people claiming to be fans of Prince.

I was just a baby when I heard him playing Vanity 6

Recalls a childhood memory of hearing Prince's music, specifically mentioning Vanity 6.

And now it's such a ripoff got to get to my Electric Six

Expresses dissatisfaction with current music, suggesting a desire for the style of Electric Six.

Show 'em how it's done I think you got to get shown up rich

Encourages someone to demonstrate how things are done in a superior or more impressive way, possibly mocking those claiming to be wealthy.


Snare drums pound on the 2 and 4.

Describes the rhythmic pattern of snare drums emphasizing beats 2 and 4 in a measure.

If you've got a kick drum get on the floor

Suggests dancing or moving to the music if you have a kick drum, a common element in dance music.

? some more

Unclear lyrics, possibly encouraging something related to the music or dance.

All the ? get out the door

Encourages someone to leave or exit (get out the door).

?

Unclear lyrics, possibly related to the previous line.

? if you know what I mean

Unclear lyrics, suggesting a deeper meaning or coded message.

?

Unclear lyrics, possibly related to the previous line.

Gettin' down with your royal badness

Encourages embracing one's rebellious or extravagant side, referencing Prince's style.


Been working night and day on my CV since I was seven years old

Highlights the speaker's dedication to building a strong resume (CV) from a young age.

Didn't know a dollar from a sniff of your raspberry cologne

Reflects on the speaker's early innocence and inability to distinguish material wealth (dollar) from Prince's distinctive scent (raspberry cologne).

Ladies beg your pardon can I show no bitches good to go

Addresses ladies, seeking permission or forgiveness, while emphasizing readiness to proceed.

Where were you ?

Asks a question about someone's whereabouts, possibly indicating a sense of loss or disconnection.


Snare drums pound on the 2 and 4.

Repeats the description of the rhythmic pattern of snare drums.

If you've got a kick drum get on the floor

Reiterates the suggestion to dance or move to the music if you have a kick drum.

? some more

Unclear lyrics, possibly encouraging something related to the music or dance.

All the ? get out the door

Encourages people to leave or exit (get out the door).

?

Unclear lyrics, possibly related to the previous line.

? if you know what I mean

Unclear lyrics, suggesting a deeper meaning or coded message.

?

Unclear lyrics, possibly related to the previous line.


Gettin' down with your royal badness

Reiterates the encouragement to embrace one's rebellious or extravagant side, referencing Prince's style.

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