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Teqkilla
M.I.A. Lyrics
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Down the drain
Down the drain
Dddddd
Down the drain
MMMMIA
Down the drain
Down the drain
Down the drain
Down the drain
Dddddd
Down the drain
Down the drain
Down the drain
Down the drain
Down the drain
Dddddd
Down the drain
Johnnie keep walking, Jack does too much coke
Jim Beam and Jameson, they just gave me joke
When I see Pernod, I say oh hell no
Kahlua's a turn off, I tell him to Smirnoff
Captain Morgan, a shake with sparks
When we hang out, he shoots arrows through my heart
Blue tattoo, chillin' up in Malibu
He got 99 Bananas, but he's not my boo
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
When I met Seagrams
Sent Chivez down my spine
Got me on the dance floor
Then we start to wine
His ex Sambuka
She jus' a hooker
I put it on a chilla but
I want to quil a
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
Down the drain
Down the drain
Down the drain
Dddddd the drain
Down the drain
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I got a shot of t'quila in me
M.I.A.'s song Teqkilla is about her experiences with different types of alcohol and how they make her feel. The chorus, "Down the drain," could represent the idea that drinking can often lead to negative consequences and behaviors that one may regret later. This is particularly highlighted in the verses which mention specific types of alcohol and their effects.
The first verse mentions Johnnie, Jack, Jim Beam, Jameson, Pernod, Kahlua, and Captain Morgan. Johnnie and Jack are most likely references to Johnnie Walker and Jack Daniel's whiskey brands. However, instead of being associated with elegance and sophistication, they are portrayed as being negative influences due to their ability to change peoples' personalities. Jim Beam and Jameson are whiskey brands known for their strength and potency, with M.I.A. stating that they make her laugh uncontrollably. Pernod, a French anise-flavored spirit, is rejected by M.I.A. due to its overwhelming taste. Kahlua, a coffee-flavored liquor, is also rejected. Instead, she chooses Smirnoff vodka over it. Captain Morgan, a rum brand, is the most charming of them all, but also the most dangerous, as he "shoots arrows through [her] heart." The Malibu reference could be about the brand of alcohol, which is known for its light and fruity taste, and 99 Bananas is a brand of Schnapps.
The second verse mentions Seagrams, Chivez, Sambuka, and Quil. Seagrams is a Canadian whiskey brand, while Chivez is a reference to the Tequila Sunrise cocktail. Sambuka is an anise-flavored liqueur that is also mentioned earlier in the song, with M.I.A. disrespecting it as the ex of someone she is interested in. Quil could be a reference to two different things, one being quilting, which has nothing to do with the song, and the other could be a play-on-words with the name of the brand Cuervo (pronounced "KUR-voh"), which is Latin for rooster.
Overall, Teqkilla highlights M.I.A.'s different interactions with various types of alcohol and how they make her feel, both positively and negatively. The chorus "Down the drain" could possibly represent the negative consequences of alcohol consumption if it is done excessively or irresponsibly.
Line by Line Meaning
Down the drain
I feel lost and hopeless, like everything is falling apart.
MMMMIA
I am M.I.A., the artist behind this song.
Johnnie keep walking, Jack does too much coke
I am commenting on the different ways people deal with stress: some keep going, while others turn to harmful activities.
Jim Beam and Jameson, they just gave me joke
Whiskey brands like Jim Beam and Jameson seem silly and unimportant to me.
When I see Pernod, I say oh hell no
I do not like Pernod, a brand of anise-flavored liquor.
Kahlua's a turn off, I tell him to Smirnoff
I do not like Kahlua and prefer a different brand, like Smirnoff.
Captain Morgan, a shake with sparks
Captain Morgan is exciting and invigorating to me.
When we hang out, he shoots arrows through my heart
When I drink with someone I like, it feels like they are piercing my heart with love.
Blue tattoo, chillin' up in Malibu
I have a blue tattoo, and I am relaxing in the beach town of Malibu.
He got 99 Bananas, but he's not my boo
Someone I know has a lot of bananas-flavored liquor, but I am not interested in them romantically.
I got sticky sticky ikky ikky wiiiiid
I am high on marijuana and feeling its effects.
I got a shot of t'quila in me
I also have a shot of tequila in my system, which is adding to my altered state of mind.
When I met Seagrams
I am referring to a brand of gin called Seagrams.
Sent Chivez down my spine
Drinking Seagrams made me feel a thrill or shiver down my spine.
Got me on the dance floor
The gin encouraged me to dance and let loose.
Then we start to wine
After dancing, we moved on to drinking wine.
His ex Sambuka
I am talking about someone's ex-girlfriend who likes the drink Sambuca.
She jus' a hooker
I am insulting her and suggesting that she is promiscuous.
I put it on a chilla but
I am trying to calm down or relax the situation, but struggling to do so.
I want to quil a
I want to drink tequila.
Dddddd the drain
I am still feeling lost and hopeless, like everything is going down the drain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAYA ARULPRAGASAM, CHERRY BYRON-WITHERS, JOHN HILL, CHRISTOPHER MERCER, DAVE TAYLOR
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