Kicks
Smash and Grab: Unveiling the Allure of Perfect Crimes in Sahara Hotnights' Kicks
Lyrics
They've been some smash and grab burglaries
There have been burglaries involving quick thefts in this town.
In this town
These burglaries occurred within this particular area.
Took what they could find
The thieves took whatever valuable items they could find.
And they got kicks out of it
They found enjoyment or satisfaction in committing these thefts.
Everytime
Each time they engaged in this activity.
The perfect crime
Refers to the thefts being done skillfully without getting caught.
and with the cherubic swines
Describes the thieves in a mocking or disdainful manner.
Only waiting for the right move to show
The thieves were waiting for the right moment to act.
Hey you beautiful bastards we're fooling
A sarcastic or mocking address to the thieves, calling them beautiful but deceptive.
The sons of the neighborhood
Refers to the targets of the thefts, the local residents' sons.
The perfect crime
Similar to line 6, emphasizing the successful execution of the theft.
Tell everyone that we always have round the clock service
Announcing or boasting about their availability to commit thefts at any time.
Go tell everyone that we steal and we never show mercy
Brags about their thieving nature without showing any mercy.
Tell everyone we are now taking care of your brother
Claiming responsibility for taking care of someone's family member but with a sinister undertone.
Let's take your skin
Suggests taking advantage of someone or something.
Let's take your skin
Repeated emphasis on taking advantage of someone.
And they're been some smash and grab
Reiterates the previous statement about the burglaries.
Burglaries in this town
Repeats the idea of burglaries occurring in the same area.
The bloodhounds couldn't bark
Suggests that the thieves were so skilled that they didn't leave any traces for detection.
'Cause they never left some mark
Confirms the absence of evidence left behind by the thieves.
So very professional
Emphasizes the professionalism of the thefts, done with precision.
Perfect crime
Reiterates the idea of a skillful, undetectable crime.
As we're playing this wonderful game
Describes the thefts as a game the thieves are playing.
Here's to all of you trying to understand
A toast to those attempting to comprehend the thieves' motivations.
We get kicks out of smelling our own breath
The thieves find enjoyment or satisfaction in their own actions, even the unpleasant ones.
Our own breath
Further emphasizes the satisfaction derived from their own actions.
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