Living in China
Revolutionary Rhythms: Unveiling the Cultural Tapestry in 'Living in China'
Lyrics
They got the red book, they got the new look
Reference to communist ideology, the "red book," and modernization, the "new look."
All the little people that are living in China
Describes the population of China.
They got the answers to all the questions
Implying that China has solutions to various problems.
All the little people that are living in China
Reiteration of the population in China.
The solution is revolution
Suggesting that revolution is the answer to issues.
For all of the little people that are living in China
Connecting revolution to the Chinese population.
They got ping pong egg foo yung
Mentions stereotypical Chinese dishes.
For all the little people that are living in China
Reiterating the connection of food to the Chinese people.
What would Chairman Mao say, if he knew what they're doing to his wife today
Raising a hypothetical question about Chairman Mao's opinion on current events.
What did China do? She ordered out for submarines instead of Chinese food
Humorous reference to China ordering submarines instead of traditional food.
China fields of rice, modern man no longer evil he's a paradise
Describing China as a transformed, prosperous society.
What did the Chairman want?
Questioning Chairman Mao's desires.
A great big wall they could all watch orientals on
Reference to a wall and possibly surveillance.
They got the red book, they got the new look
Reiteration of the red book and new look.
The little people that are living in China
Reiteration of the Chinese population.
They got the answers to all the questions
Reiterating that China has solutions to problems.
The little people that are living in China
Reiteration of the Chinese population.
The solution is revolution
Reiterating that revolution is the solution for China's people.
For all the little people that are living in China
Connecting revolution to the Chinese population.
They got ping pong egg foo yung
Mentioning Chinese cuisine again.
All the little people that are living in China
Reiteration of the Chinese population.
What would chairman mao say
Raising another hypothetical question about Chairman Mao's opinion.
If he knew what his people think of him today
Raising concerns about Chairman Mao's popularity.
Revolution is out of hand
Stating that revolution is escalating.
The gang of four, trying to make it as a western band
Reference to the Gang of Four, possibly suggesting a shift towards Western influence.
China, what do you need
Posing a question about China's needs.
You've got everything from your scruffy head to dirty feet
Humorous remark about having everything from head to toe.
China you want to dance
Expressing the desire for cultural exchange and modernization.
You're wearing makeup and listening to Adam and the Ants
Observing a change in Chinese culture, embracing Western music.
They got the new look, They got the red book,
Reiteration of the red book and new look.
All the little people that are living in China
Reiteration of the Chinese population.
They got the answers to all the questions
Reiterating that China has solutions to problems.
All the little people that are living in China
Reiteration of the Chinese population.
The solution is revolution
Reiterating that revolution is the solution for China's people.
For all the little people that are living in China
Connecting revolution to the Chinese population.
They got ping pong egg foo yung
Mentioning Chinese cuisine again.
The little people that are living in China
Reiteration of the Chinese population.
The solution is revolution
Reiterating that revolution is the solution for China's people.
They got the answers to all the questions
Reiterating that China has solutions to problems.
All the little people that are living in China
Reiteration of the Chinese population.
China, living in China
Emphasizing the theme of living in China.
China, living in China
Reiteration of the theme of living in China.
China, living in China
Final repetition of the theme of living in China.
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