Lyrics
Ma said "Son, better work for the state
Ma encourages the son to work for the state to provide for the family.
"That's how we put food on the plate"
Working for the state is emphasized as the means to put food on the table.
But I don't wanna rule
The son expresses a desire not to rule and mentions Sutter's Gold Pan.
Sutter's Gold Pan
Reference to Sutter's Gold Pan, possibly symbolizing the pursuit of wealth or success.
I wanna be just like Kenny
The son aspires to emulate Kenny, the Dancing Man.
The Dancing Man
Introduction of Kenny, the Dancing Man, as a significant figure.
Kenny the Dancing Man
Repetition and emphasis on Kenny's identity as the Dancing Man.
Kenny the Dancing Man
-Kenny the Dancing Man
-Ah OoOooh! Kenny!
-Call the shots for the State of Gold
Kenny is associated with influence over Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and the state of Gold.
Silicon Valley and Hollywood
-All under your control
-Be like Schwarzenegger
Comparison with political figures like Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown, implying Kenny's influence.
Or Jerry Brown
-You're never gon' leave this town
-Kenny the Dancing Man
Continued emphasis on Kenny's identity through repetition.
Kenny the Dancing Man
-Kenny the Dancing Man
-Ah OoOooh! Kenny!
-Kenny the Dancing Man
Reiteration of Kenny as the Dancing Man with enthusiastic exclamations.
Kenny the Dancing Man
-Kenny the Dancing Man
-Ah OoOooh! Kenny!
-(Ain't no room
A rejection of politics, advocating for a carefree attitude represented by partying with the Nine One Six.
Ain't no room
-Ain't no room for politics
-Party with the Nine One Six
-Party with the Nine One Six)
-There's a party at the Governor's Mansion
Description of a party at the Governor's Mansion where Kenny will be dancing, emphasizing the lack of room for politics.
And Kenny's gon' be dancing
-And Kenny's gon' be dancing
-At this party at the Governor's Mansion
-It's a party with the Nine One Six
-Ain't no room for politics
-Said Kenny's gon' be dancing
-At this party at the Governor's Mansion
-Said Kenny's gon' be dancing
Reiteration that Kenny will be dancing at the Governor's Mansion party.
At this party at the Governor's Mansion
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