“I do believe that hip-hop can be the new jazz, and I’m helping create that”, Bruner said in an interview to Bass Player, in 2008.
He is part of the new generation of jazz literate, hip-hop loving instrumentalists who can play beyond traditional limits - a mutant jazz cat - and that’s how 'Thundercat' (a monicker he chose), suits him well (even if it’s purely the result of an unhealthy cartoon addiction dating back to childhood).
Dragonball Durag
Thundercat Lyrics
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Baby girl, how do I look in my durag?
Would you tell me the truth?
Stay with me and love me through the night
Endlessly
I'ma keep on all my chains when I'm makin' love to you
Hold me close and let me squeeze you tight
Through the night
But baby girl, how do I look in my durag?
Would you tell me the truth?
Do you like my new whip?
Watch me go zoom-zoom
Baby girl, how do I look in my durag?
Would you tell me the truth?
Stay with me and love me through the night
Endlessly
I just wanna know how you feel
Tell me, am I doin' it right?
I may be covered in cat hair, but I still smell good
Baby, let me know, how do I look in my durag?
Don't lie to me, let me rock you all night long
I'm tryna impress you, girl
Let me know, how do I look in my durag?
I'm tryna get intimate
Let me love you like you never been before, baby
You don't have to like my video games or my comic books
But baby girl, how do I look in my durag?
Did I tie it right?
Did you wear that dress just for me?
'Cause I'm tryna smash
Baby girl, I'ma smash in my durag
'Cause it's only right
Do you like the way my ice drips in the light?
Baby girl, do you like me in my durag?
Let me know
Would you let me know?
Let me know, girl
Let's make love
Until we fall asleep
I like the way you feel
Next to me
Baby, you look so good in this moonlight
Stay with me and love me through the night, baby
Let's make love
Until we fall asleep
The song "Dragonball Durag" by Thundercat is a playful and humorous ballad about a man's desire to look good in front of his lover, even if he dons a rather unconventional piece of headwear – a durag. Through the repeated inquiry of "Baby girl, how do I look in my durag? Would you tell me the truth?" Thundercat's vulnerability shines through as he seeks reassurance and validation from his partner. The song's light and groovy instrumentation, along with its witty and honest lyrics, encapsulate the joy and excitement of romantic infatuation.
The central theme of the song, looking good and feeling confident, pervades all of Thundercat's questions and declarations. He wants to impress his partner by wearing all his chains while making love, zooming around in his new whip, and even asking if she likes the way his "ice drips in the light." Nevertheless, the durag remains the focal point of the chorus, as he "tries to impress" his girl, insisting that he will "smash in my durag, 'cause it's only right." This obsessive attention on his appearance may seem silly, but it underscores the real desire to be wanted and loved for who he is.
Overall, "Dragonball Durag" is a quirky and lighthearted love song that balances humor and honesty. Thundercat's unabashed vulnerability is refreshing, and his playful lyrics and catchy choruses make for a fun and enjoyable track.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel kinda fly standing next to you
Being beside you makes me feel confident and cool
Baby girl, how do I look in my durag?
Would you tell me the truth?
Stay with me and love me through the night
Endlessly
I want to know how I look while wearing my durag, will you be honest with me? Stay with me for the night and love me without any limits
I'ma keep on all my chains, when I'm making love to you
Hold me close and let me squeeze you tight
Through the night
But baby girl, how do I look in my durag?
Would you tell me the truth?
I want to keep all my jewelry on while we make love, I want to feel your embrace and hold you tightly all night. Nevertheless, do I look good wearing my durag? I need you to tell me the truth
Do you like my new whip?
Watch me go zoom, zoom
Baby girl, how do I look in my durag?
Would you tie the drapes?
Stay with me and love me through the night
Endlessly
Do you like my new car? Watch me speed it up! Also, do you like the way I look with this durag on? Can you please tie those curtains? Stay with me for the night and let's love each other with no limits
I just wanna know how you feel
Tell me, am I doing it right?
I may be covered in cat hair, but I still smell good
Baby let me know, how do I look in my durag?
Please, let me know if I'm doing everything right. Even though my clothes may have some pet hair, I still smell good to you. But, do I look good with this durag on?
Don't bother me, let me rock you all night long
I'm tryna impress you girl
Let me know, how do I look in my durag?
I'm tryna get intimate
Let me love you like you never been before, baby
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ooh, ooh
Don't be shy, let me hold you and impress you all night long. I want to be intimate with you while wearing my durag, tell me if you like the way I look. Let me love you like you've never been loved before. Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah, ooh ooh
You don't have to like my video games or my comic books
But baby girl, how do I look in my durag?
Did I tie it right?
Did you wear that dress just for me?
'Cause I'm tryna smash
Baby girl, I'ma smash in my durag
'Cause it's only right
You don't need to like everything I like, but let me know if I tied my durag right. Did you wear that dress just for me? Because I'm trying to be intimate with you. Let me make love to you while wearing my durag, it only feels right.
Do you like the way my ice drips in the light?
Baby girl, do you like me in my durag?
Let me know
Would you let me know?
Let me know, girl
Do you like how the light reflects on my jewelry? Do you like the way I look wearing my durag? Please let me know, will you tell me?
Let's make love
Until we fall asleep
I like the way you feel
Next to me
Baby you look so good in this moonlight
Stay with me and love me through the night, baby
Let's make love
Until we fall asleep
Let's be intimate until we fall asleep, I enjoy feeling you next to me. You look great under the moonlight, stay with me all night and love me like there's no tomorrow. Let's make love all night long until we both fall asleep.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stephen Lee Bruner, Steven D. Bingley-Ellison
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