Prevenge
Mastering Prevenge: They Might Be Giants Unveil Hidden Messages
Lyrics
Can you tell that I'm planning prevenge?
Expressing the intention of seeking revenge in advance.
Read my mind, yes, I'm planning prevenge
Reiterating the plan for prevenge and inviting the listener to understand.
At the freak show,
Referring to a location, possibly metaphorical, where unconventional or bizarre things happen.
In the front row,
Suggesting a close proximity to the action or events at the freak show.
Mi amigo,
Addressing a friend in Spanish, possibly emphasizing camaraderie or shared experience.
Lost in the sound.
Feeling immersed or captivated by the music or atmosphere.
Now you know that the girls are just making it up,
Challenging the authenticity of claims made by girls.
Now you know that the boys are just pushing their luck
Casting doubt on the sincerity or success of boys' endeavors.
Now you know that my ride doesn't really exist,
Asserting that a mode of transportation is not real or exaggerated.
And my name's not really on that list.
Denying the accuracy of one's name on a list, possibly highlighting a false identity.
Can you tell that I'm planning prevenge?
Repeating the declaration of the intent to seek revenge in advance.
Read my mind, yes, I'm planning prevenge
Reiterating the invitation for the listener to understand the planned prevenge.
Fully moto
Describing a state of being fully motivated or energized.
On the headfo
Referencing headphones or a focus on mental aspects, possibly related to information.
Rock the info
Emphasizing the importance of information and its impact.
The micro-type king
Describing oneself as a king, possibly of small or detailed things (micro-type).
Calling Mr. Pupkin
Calling out a character named Mr. Pupkin to join a gathering of love and positivity.
To join us at the love-in
Inviting Mr. Pupkin to participate because he comes alive when prevenge is planned.
Because Pupkin comes alive
Highlighting Mr. Pupkin's liveliness in the context of prevenge.
When prevenge is the plan
Stating that Mr. Pupkin thrives when revenge is the plan.
See Pupkin take the stand.
Observing Mr. Pupkin taking a stand, possibly in support of prevenge.
Tired of waiting,
Expressing impatience or frustration with waiting.
Tired of watching,
Expressing dissatisfaction with passive observation.
Negotiating,
Suggesting engagement in negotiations or discussions.
Parading around.
Describing a confident or boastful display of oneself.
Now you know that the girls are just making it up,
Reiterating the skepticism about the credibility of claims made by girls.
Now you know that the boys are just pushing their luck,
Reiterating the doubt regarding the success or authenticity of boys' actions.
Now you know that my ride doesn't really exist,
Restating the non-existence or exaggeration of personal transportation.
And my name's not really on that list.
Reiterating the false identity or lack of inclusion on a list.
Can you tell that I'm planning prevenge?
Repeating the declaration of the intent to seek revenge in advance.
Read my mind, yes, I'm planning prevenge,
Reiterating the invitation for the listener to understand the planned prevenge.
At the freak show,
Referring again to the location of the freak show.
In the front row,
Reiterating the proximity to the events in the front row.
Mi amigo,
Addressing a friend in Spanish, possibly emphasizing camaraderie or shared experience.
Lost in the sound.
Reiterating the feeling of being captivated or lost in the music or atmosphere.
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