Motown Blood
Embracing Motown Blood: Defying Conformity Through Rhythm
Lyrics
I said go, I said baby don't wanna go
Expressing a desire for someone not to leave, using "go" as a metaphor for separation.
I said freeze, I said baby don't wanna freeze
Expressing a desire for someone not to become emotionally distant or cold, using "freeze" as a metaphor.
And if it's night or day we don't care if what we get along whatever you do
Indifference to time (night or day) and a willingness to go along with whatever happens.
And it won't be long 'til they get my file and turns it black as black as afternoon
Anticipating negative consequences, possibly legal or personal, that will tarnish the persona ("file") and make it as dark as the afternoon.
And turns it black as black as afternoon
Reiteration of the darkening effect on the persona, emphasizing the gloomy outcome.
I said you, I said you and me and her
Referring to a collective unit of "you," "me," and "her," suggesting a shared experience or bond.
I said us, I said us makes white a blur
Highlighting the transformative impact of the collective "us," turning something white into a blur.
And if it's night or day we don't care if how we get along whatever you say
Reiteration of indifference to time and a commitment to getting along, regardless of the circumstances.
And it won't be long 'til they get my file and turns it black as black as grey
Anticipating negative consequences again, with an emphasis on turning the persona's file black as grey this time.
And turns it black as black as grey
Reiteration of the darkening effect, emphasizing a different shade of darkness (grey).
I said you, well you do
Acknowledging the actions or decisions of "you," possibly indicating a sense of resignation or acceptance.
We don't care if you care for the mob
Expressing indifference to the opinions or concerns of others, particularly those related to the "mob."
We don't care if you care for the sub
Further emphasizing indifference, extending to the "sub" (subculture or subgroup).
We don't care if you care for the mud
Continuing the theme of indifference, now toward matters related to the "mud."
'Cause we've got Motown blood in our veins
Stating a shared identity or heritage, proclaiming the presence of Motown blood in their veins.
'Cause we've got Motown blood in our veins
Reiterating the assertion of Motown heritage as a significant part of their identity.
I said move, I said baby don't wanna move
Expressing a desire for stability or resistance to change, using "move" as a metaphor for progression.
I said groove, I said baby don't wanna groove
Expressing a desire for continuity or not wanting to adapt, using "groove" as a metaphor for rhythmic adaptation.
And if it's night or day we don't care if what we get along whatever you do
Reiteration of indifference to time and a willingness to go along with whatever happens.
And it won't be long 'til they get my file and turns it black as black as afternoon
Anticipating negative consequences again, with an emphasis on turning the persona's file black as dark as the afternoon.
And turns it black as black as afternoon
Reiteration of the darkening effect, emphasizing the gloomy outcome with a different shade of darkness.
I said you, well you do
Acknowledging the actions or decisions of "you," possibly indicating a sense of resignation or acceptance.
We don't care
Reiterating the collective indifference to external opinions, possibly asserting self-confidence or identity.
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