Sly
The Cat Empire Lyrics
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If frizzy hair was a metaphor for festival time
Then this woman is a goddess of that festival shrine
Met her at a jam in a garden of sorts
I must confess, god bless, some impure thoughts
"Show us the money" was the call of the night
But no money could have bought even a piece of the pride
There might have been a sea of people I don't know
Because all I could see was how this woman she glowed so
Why, it's a pleasure to meet you
You look like one incredible creature
Wanna treat you fine, let's dance and grind
Get so funk-inflicted, it's a crime
You're divine you're sublime and well you blow my mind
You're so sly
She caterpillar so good that all the Greeks go, "Killa!"
Break and enter take ya like a glass of milk then (Spill ya)
Saw her coming, what a scene, what I mean she got
That sex coffee bean, but she tastes like vanilla
Well alright, she ignite when we hit the floor
Like the vroom on a super Commodore
Now if it makes a good story, well it's just worthwhile
With her's like dealing stories in a sprinkler style, it's so sly
Why, it's a pleasure to meet you
You look like one incredible creature
Wanna treat you fine, let's dance and grind
Get so funk-inflicted, it's a crime
You're divine you're sublime and well you blow my mind
You're so sly
[?]
Oh, do the Louis
Do the ja-ja-ja-ja Jenni
Do the boom-shak, hit-the-sack, back-seat's feeling alright
Feeling alright
Do the McShuffle
Rock it with a fine stride
Do the late checkout with a do-not-disturb sign outside
Now do the sly
Why, it's a pleasure to meet you
You look like one incredible creature
Wanna treat you fine, let's dance and grind
Get so funk-inflicted, it's a crime
You're divine you're sublime and well you blow my mind
You're so sly
You're so sly
[?]
Hey
The Cat Empire’s “Sly” is a high energy, funk-driven tune that tells the story of a man’s encounter with a woman at a festival. The opening lines compare festival time to frizzy hair and the woman to a goddess of the festival shrine. The singer proceeds to confess that he was immediately attracted to the woman and had impure thoughts about her. Even though the focus of the festival was on money, he found that the woman’s pride was not for sale. The singer is smitten by the woman’s glow which sets her apart from the sea of people around her. The singer then proceeds to describe how he and the woman hit the dance floor, the way she moves, and the excitement that they both feel. He sums up his feelings by calling her “sly” because of the way she makes him feel.
The song is primarily a celebration of music and dance, with a strong emphasis on the pulsating rhythm that characterizes the funk genre. The lyrics are descriptive and colorful, relaying the exuberance and chaos of a festival setting. The title of the song, “Sly,” can be interpreted as a reference to the woman’s seductive charm and the way she affects the singer. By presenting the story in a series of images and impressions, the lyrics capture the essence of a festival experience and the feelings it evokes.
Line by Line Meaning
If frizzy hair was a metaphor for festival time
Then this woman is a goddess of that festival shrine
Comparing the woman's wild hair to a festival atmosphere, emphasizing her goddess-like presence in that atmosphere
Met her at a jam in a garden of sorts
I must confess, god bless, some impure thoughts
Encountering the woman at a musical gathering, admitting to having inappropriate thoughts about her
"Show us the money" was the call of the night
But no money could have bought even a piece of the pride
There might have been a sea of people I don't know
Because all I could see was how this woman she glowed so
Despite people clamoring for money, the woman's pride could not be bought. The singer's eyes were only focused on her, despite the crowd.
She caterpillar so good that all the Greeks go, "Killa!"
Break and enter take ya like a glass of milk then (Spill ya)
Saw her coming, what a scene, what I mean she got
That sex coffee bean, but she tastes like vanilla
Well alright, she ignite when we hit the floor
Like the vroom on a super Commodore
Now if it makes a good story, well it's just worthwhile
With her's like dealing stories in a sprinkler style, it's so sly
Describing the woman's impressive dancing skills and sexual appeal, comparing the experience to spilling a glass of milk. The singer is impressed and fascinated by the woman's storytelling skills on the dance floor
[?]
Oh, do the Louis
Do the ja-ja-ja-ja Jenni
Do the boom-shak, hit-the-sack, back-seat's feeling alright
Feeling alright
Do the McShuffle
Rock it with a fine stride
Do the late checkout with a do-not-disturb sign outside
Now do the sly
A series of dance instructions, encouraging listeners to enjoy the experience and join in the fun.
You're divine you're sublime and well you blow my mind
You're so sly
Reiterating the woman's incredible allure and sex appeal.
Why, it's a pleasure to meet you
You look like one incredible creature
Wanna treat you fine, let's dance and grind
Get so funk-inflicted, it's a crime
Expressing excitement and admiration upon meeting the woman, encouraging dancing and enjoying the music together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Felix Riebl
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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