Cootie Shot
Cootie Shot Anthem: A Rebel's Playground Revolution
Lyrics
Circle circle dot dot, I got my cootie shot!
Asserting protection from perceived dangers or negativity ("cootie shot" as a metaphor for safeguarding oneself).
This is a take over, call it a coup-de-tat
Claiming control or dominance, likening it to a sudden overthrow or uprising.
So let them hands raise, or let that booty drop
Encouraging a celebratory or carefree attitude, suggesting to either surrender to the moment or be uninhibited.
They tell us to behave, well absolutely not
Rejecting societal expectations or orders to conform.
No way, no how, absolutely not
Emphatically refusing to comply with directives or norms.
No way, no how, absolutely not
-No way, no how, absolutely not
-Hell naw, hell naw, absolutely not
-Circle circle dot dot, now I got my cootie shot
Reiteration of protection and empowerment through the "cootie shot."
It's a coup-de-tat, I'm a Dirty rascal rising to the top
Self-assertion, rising as a rebellious figure or underdog to achieve success.
Give the King of the Castle red carpets, Fruit Rollin' out By the Foot
Desiring recognition and special treatment, using playful references to childhood treats and luxury.
You can try to jack it, my pencil's sharpened, I wish you would!
Asserting readiness for confrontation or defense.
Bubble gum bubble gum in a dish, how many pieces do you wish?
A playful reference indicating a choice or decision-making process.
Got snacks on snacks coming straight from the Alps, my Rolls are Swiss
Displaying opulence or abundance, relating to having plenty and not being hesitant to share.
And I don't ever mind sharing, but I saved the last one for Sharon
Willingness to share but reserving something for a specific person.
So you can't have the shit, she said I'm all that and a bag of chips
Self-affirmation, indicating high self-worth or confidence.
Meet me after P.E. by the big tree, finna hit that bully hard
Standing up to bullies or adversity.
Get the BG's when he sees me wit the dream team, up on that boulevard
Gaining allies or support, especially among those who may feel marginalized or overlooked.
Knee deep in this concrete since peewee, even though I don't look the part
Reflecting on a history of perseverance despite not fitting in.
Always scrapped with the preteens that were teasing to hide my sensitive heart
Recalling past conflicts or challenges related to personal sensitivity.
Johnny shot the camel and the camel went boom, the whole playground's exploding
An allegorical event suggesting chaos or disruption caused by an unexpected action.
I'ma build a squad wit the outcasts, and the kids that never get chosen
Inclusion and solidarity with those overlooked or excluded.
So slide your toes in, double your knots, tie up your sneaker strings
Preparing for unity or collaboration.
Put your feet up in the circle my dawg, ready up we picking teams!
Inviting participation and teamwork.
Circle circle dot dot, I got my cootie shot!
Reiteration of the refusal to conform, with an added emphasis on defiance.
This is a take over, call it a coup-de-tat
-So let them hands raise, or let that booty drop
-They tell us to behave, well absolutely not
-No way, no how, absolutely not
-No way, no how, absolutely not
-No way, no how, absolutely not
-Hell naw, hell naw, absolutely not
-Freeze tag or that beats fast, I'm a cheetah raised on that grassland
Expressing agility or superiority in a competitive environment.
Pencil break with my #2, I'ma be the Bane to your Batman
Indicating a readiness for conflict or challenge, possibly using metaphorical language.
Bloody knuckles I'ma damage your backhand
-Finna hustle with the candy in my backpack
-When there's slushy all in my cup, then there's brain freeze in my CAT scan
-Teacher Teacher, can't ya see!?
Playful reference to seeking attention or recognition.
Got a mind like a 4th grade diplomat
Reflecting on past experiences of troublemaking or defiance.
Got in trouble when I talked in the back
-What's the cost on the tag of the gift of gab
-When I made it to the Big Leagues, was imperative that they paid us
Recalling achievements and growth from childhood to present.
I was still reminiscing, on the origins of my cadence
-Started on the monkey bars, like American Gladiators
-I was dropping monkey bars, and embarassing all the hatas
-Eenie, meenie, miny, moe...better get on my squad
Warning against underestimating one's capabilities or potential.
See me, hear me, try me, no...you don't wanna get got!
-Circle circle dot dot, I got my cootie shot!
Repeated assertion of refusal to conform, with a firm rejection of imposed behaviors or expectations.
This is a take over, call it a coup-de-tat
-So let them hands raise, or let that booty drop
-They tell us to behave, well absolutely not
-No way, no how, absolutely not
-No way, no how, absolutely not
-No way, no how, absolutely not
-Hell naw, hell naw, absolutely not
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