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Introdiction
Scroobius Pip Lyrics


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I saw a dead fish on the pavement, and thought "what did you expect"
There's no water round here, stupid, should have stayed where it was wet...

Hello my name is Pip, and I would like to speak some lyrics,
Into this microphone that's amplified so you can hear it.
This piece of diction is the intro to 'Distraction Pieces',
That's all the shit that flies around my head and keeps me sleepless.

Such little food for thought my fucking brain feels anorexic;
So many typos when I write, oh, I'll claim I'm dyslexic.
I've got your poem here, I've put it in this envelope...
I'm setting fire to it; hope you all can read the smoke!

Most people where I live don't know me and I fucking like it!
Some people where I live don't like me and I fucking know it!
Some heads won't know my name or give me a look, since
I flow kinda strange like spina bifida footprints.
Ha!

I flow kinda strange like spina bifida footprints

Nothing's original, I stole this flow from the creator,
And from some others too, can't think right now I'll name them later.
If I say 'fuck' a lot well then I may gain more attention;
If I say 'cunt' well then with some of you there will be tension.

I find this interesting 'cause in the end they are just words,
You give them power when you cower, man, it's so absurd.
But all that was covered by Lenny Bruce, back in the day.
Nothing's original, now I'm repeating what I say!

Paralysis through analysis could stop me here
But that'd just be an excuse to run in fear!
So I'll brandish the blandest man's anguish with a round fist,
Directed at the throat of any man that can withstand this.

I will brandish the blandest man's anguish with a round fist

I see these rappers that say things like 'no homo' and such;
It always seems maybe the lady doth protest too much...
I'm really speechless but I speak less than you might imagine
Sometimes I stutter and I sputter like the words are catching.

I'm known to write about the shit most people won't discuss;
Some find my music's too intrusive with their words and such.
You see a mouse trap, I see free cheese, and a fucking challenge!
But you stay quiet for fear of tipping the balance!

When it's horses for courses my horse is distorted
I bought it for four quid then forced it through horse shit!
We walked through these morbid remorseless discourses,
And discuss these disgusting new sources.

When it's horses for courses my horse is distorted

I've seen the world; I've seen the good and the shitty bits;
And all I've got to say is, "God damn, y'all are fucking idiots."
Some people heard my words and thought it meant they knew me
Truth is, I don't exist; I'm just the soundtrack to your movie!

Some background figure in a story that's already scripted,
And what I feel's just felt for you to hear me fucking spit it!
I jump in many different heads, through these words and poems;
Always hoping maybe the next leap will be my leap home.

Ziggy says that if I keep writing this shit
There's an eighty percent chance that Al can make it a pop hit.
But Al's an alcoholic and I'm a fucking schizophrenic,
So I'll close my eyes on this whole fucking world and that will end it...

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Scroobius Pip's "Introdiction" set the tone for the rest of the song, as he contemplates the futility of life and the inevitability of death. The dead fish on the pavement serves as a metaphor for the human condition, and the realization that everything we strive for is ultimately meaningless. As he introduces himself and his latest album, "Distraction Pieces," Pip muses on his own creative process and shortcomings, admitting to feeling intellectually malnourished and struggling with dyslexia. He points out the irony of being praised for using profanity, while acknowledging that words themselves are neither good nor bad - it's the intention behind them that matters. In the second half of the song, Pip riffs on various themes including sexuality, mental illness, and the meaninglessness of life. He ends on a note of despair, suggesting that his only escape from the world is to close his eyes and end it all.


One of the interesting things about "Introdiction" is that it was first released as a spoken word track on a compilation album called "The Philosophy of Letting Go" before being re-recorded with music for "Distraction Pieces." The song is built around a sample of "Old Time Religion" by gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. The line "I saw a dead fish on the pavement" came from an actual sighting that Pip had while walking through his hometown of Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. The song's title is a portmanteau of "introduction" and "addiction" - Pip has said that he wanted to convey the idea that music is both an entry point into his world and something that consumes him. The line "I flow kinda strange like spina bifida footprints" is a reference to the disability that affects Pip's legs. He was born with clubfoot and underwent multiple surgeries as a child to correct it. The line "If I say 'cunt' well then with some of you there will be tension" is a nod to the controversy that erupted when Pip used the word during a live radio interview in 2007. The phrase "paralysis through analysis" is a reference to a quote from writer and philosopher Robert Anton Wilson. The line "my horse is distorted" is a homophone for "my voice is distorted," which happens to be a recurring effect on Pip's vocals throughout the album.


The chords for "Introdiction" are not readily available, as the song is primarily built around a sample and electronic beats. However, here is a rough approximation of the chords for the song's chorus:


Am - F - C - G


Note that these chords are not played on guitar or any traditional instrument - they are simply a guide to the basic harmonic structure of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw a dead fish on the pavement, and thought "what did you expect"
Seeing a dead fish on the pavement is not surprising given the location as there's not water around here. It should have stayed where there was water.


Hello my name is Pip, and I would like to speak some lyrics,
This is the introduction to 'Distraction Pieces'. Pip is introducing himself and would like to present some lyrics through this amplified microphone for the audience to hear.


Into this microphone that's amplified so you can hear it.
The microphone is amplified to ensure Pip's lyrics are heard.


This piece of diction is the intro to 'Distraction Pieces',
These lyrics are the introduction to the 'Distraction Pieces' LP.


That's all the shit that flies around my head and keeps me sleepless.
These lyrics are the result of the thoughts that keep Pip awake at night.


Such little food for thought my fucking brain feels anorexic;
There is little mental stimulation or inspiration which makes Pip's mind feel starved.


So many typos when I write, oh, I'll claim I'm dyslexic.
Pip tries to excuse his constant typos by claiming to be dyslexic.


I've got your poem here, I've put it in this envelope...
Pip has received someone's poem and he's putting it in an envelope.


I'm setting fire to it; hope you all can read the smoke!
Pip is burning the poem to send the message that it's not worthy of his time or attention.


Most people where I live don't know me and I fucking like it!
Pip likes being unknown to most people in his area.


Some people where I live don't like me and I fucking know it!
Pip is aware that some people in his area dislike him.


Some heads won't know my name or give me a look, since
There are people who don't recognize Pip's name or don't pay attention to him.


I flow kinda strange like spina bifida footprints.
Pip flows in a strange way, like someone with spina bifida's footprints.


Nothing's original, I stole this flow from the creator,
Pip acknowledges that his flow is not original and was influenced by other artists.


And from some others too, can't think right now I'll name them later.
Pip was influenced by other artists but can't remember all of their names at the moment.


If I say 'fuck' a lot well then I may gain more attention;
Pip acknowledges that using profanity might gain more attention from the audience.


But all that was covered by Lenny Bruce, back in the day.
Pip recognizes that Lenny Bruce already tackled the issue of profanity in language.


Paralysis through analysis could stop me here
Pip could be paralyzed by over-analyzing the situation.


But that'd just be an excuse to run in fear!
Pip will not let analysis prevent him from moving forward.


So I'll brandish the blandest man's anguish with a round fist,
Pip will confront the ordinary man's pain with great force.


Directed at the throat of any man that can withstand this.
Pip's words are meant to affect and challenge those who are able to withstand it.


I see these rappers that say things like 'no homo' and such;
Pip is critical of rappers who use phrases like 'no homo' in their lyrics.


It always seems maybe the lady doth protest too much...
Pip suggests that people who use such phrases may be trying to mask their true feelings about homosexuality.


I'm really speechless but I speak less than you might imagine
Although Pip has a lot to say, he speaks less than most would expect.


Sometimes I stutter and I sputter like the words are catching.
Pip sometimes has trouble articulating himself verbally.


I'm known to write about the shit most people won't discuss;
Pip writes about topics that many people don't want to talk about.


Some find my music's too intrusive with their words and such.
Some people find Pip's music too invasive and intense.


You see a mouse trap, I see free cheese, and a fucking challenge!
Pip sees opportunities in difficult situations, while others only see problems.


But you stay quiet for fear of tipping the balance!
Pip encourages listeners to speak up and not be afraid to make a difference.


When it's horses for courses my horse is distorted
Pip recognizes that everyone has their own preferences and faults. His preferences may not be the norm.


I bought it for four quid then forced it through horse shit!
Pip had to work hard to achieve his goals.


We walked through these morbid remorseless discourses,
Pip has experienced difficult and depressing situations and conversations.


And discuss these disgusting new sources.
Pip is critical of the current state of music and popular culture that is filled with negativity.


I've seen the world; I've seen the good and the shitty bits;
Pip has experienced both the positive and negative aspects of life.


And all I've got to say is, 'God damn, y'all are fucking idiots.'
Pip is critical of humanity and doesn't think highly of people.


Some people heard my words and thought it meant they knew me
People may think they know Pip personally based on his music and lyrics.


Truth is, I don't exist; I'm just the soundtrack to your movie!
Pip is not a tangible person but a representation of the listener's experience.


Some background figure in a story that's already scripted,
Pip doesn't play a major role in people's lives or stories.


And what I feel's just felt for you to hear me fucking spit it!
Pip shares his emotions and thoughts through his music and wants to be heard.


I jump in many different heads, through these words and poems;
Pip reaches out to many different people through his music and poetry.


Always hoping maybe the next leap will be my leap home.
Pip hopes to find and belong to a home, both personally and musically.


Ziggy says that if I keep writing this shit
Ziggy is encouraging Pip to continue writing music.


There's an eighty percent chance that Al can make it a pop hit.
Ziggy believes that Pip's songs have the potential to become popular hits.


But Al's an alcoholic and I'm a fucking schizophrenic,
Both Ziggy and Pip have personal struggles that could prevent their success.


So I'll close my eyes on this whole fucking world and that will end it...
Pip expresses his desire to shut down and close himself off from the world.




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theneedledrop

Dang. This is good!

Raddish

@49Dwalin Pipthony Scroobtano

49Dwalin

Scroobtony Piptano

Spencer Robinson

8 years on and this hasn't aged a day. Modern classic

Andy Zagray

Like hyperballic sleep the ascension going up......when you wake up 8 years non responsive it's alot 2 process .... coma

Beardywool_fb

11 years on and still!

Vachas

👌

Isaac Morgan

11 years and it's still just as hard

Gl 1100

@Douglas Kopczynski same, could be an everyday saying. I have quoted it countless times.

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martin wright

Over 10 years on..... still one of my favourite tunes.... you see a mousetrap I see free cheese in a f**** challenge..... best lyrics of any song ever.

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