Black Mambo
Glass Animals Lyrics
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Whisper sloth in curls of smoke
Take a back seat or play pharaoh
Dance with me and shake your bones
Slow down it's a science
He's been waiting
To bring you down
Snake eyed with a sly smile
He can hold you
And shake you child
Leopards laze each
On plush pillows
Slender capes
Of red and chrome
Paperback dreams
In their deep doze
Twitch their toes to black mambo
Slow down it's a science
He's been waiting
To bring you down
Snake eyed with a sly smile
He can hold you
And shake you child
"Wanna play cheat now?" Says the sloth
A domino flush to his nose
Tickle that cheek
And take your throne
Pump your veins with gushing gold
Slow down it's a science
He's been waiting
To bring you down
Snake eyed with a sly smile
He can hold you
And shake you child
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
The lyrics of "Black Mambo" by Glass Animals create a mysterious, dreamlike world that invites the listener to explore its depths. At first glance, it is difficult to say exactly what is happening in the song, but it seems that the characters are engaged in some kind of ritualistic dance or game of chance. The lyrics are full of animal imagery, with references to moles, sloths, leopards, and snakes, which suggests that the characters are taking on the identities of these creatures as part of the ritual.
One of the most striking images in the song is that of the leopards lazing on plush pillows and dreaming paperback dreams. This imagery suggests a sense of decadence and indulgence that fits with the dreamlike mood of the song. The repeated refrain of "slow down it's a science" also adds to the sense of ritual and ceremony, as if the characters are carefully following a set of arcane rules.
Line by Line Meaning
What'll it be now Mr. Mole?
Asking the listener to make a decision on what to do next.
Whisper sloth in curls of smoke
Suggesting to relax and take a break from reality.
Take a back seat or play pharaoh
Choose to either stay out of the way or be the leader.
Dance with me and shake your bones
Encouragement to have some fun and forget stress.
Slow down it's a science
Advise to take things slowly and carefully.
He's been waiting
The antagonist has been planning to cause trouble.
To bring you down
The antagonist's goal is to ruin the listener's life.
Snake eyed with a sly smile
The antagonist is cunning and manipulative.
He can hold you
The antagonist has control over the listener.
And shake you child
The antagonist will cause chaos in the listener's life.
Leopards laze each
Depiction of a luxurious and lazy lifestyle.
On plush pillows
The leopards live in comfort.
Slender capes of red and chrome
Luxurious fashion items worn by the leopards.
Paperback dreams in their deep doze
The leopards are dreaming of an easy life.
Twitch their toes to black mambo
Even in their sleep, the leopards respond to the exciting rhythm of the music.
Wanna play cheat now? Says the sloth
Optional illegal behavior presented by the sloth.
A domino flush to his nose
The sloth is enjoying himself with drugs.
Tickle that cheek
Take a risk and try something new.
And take your throne
Become a leader and take control of your life.
Pump your veins with gushing gold
To indulge in illicit or dangerous activities for the sake of excitement.
We can hold you
The antagonist promises to have control over the listener.
We can hold you
The antagonist promises to have control over the listener.
We can hold you
The antagonist promises to have control over the listener.
We can hold you
The antagonist promises to have control over the listener.
We can hold you
The antagonist promises to have control over the listener.
We can hold you
The antagonist promises to have control over the listener.
We can hold you
The antagonist promises to have control over the listener.
We can hold you
The antagonist promises to have control over the listener.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Bayley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
What'll it be now mister mole
Whisper sloth in curls of smoke
Take a back seat
Or play pharaoh
Dance with me
And shake your bones
Slow down
It's a science
He's been waiting
To bring you down
Snake eyed
With a sly smile
He can hold you
And shake you child
Leopards laze each
On plush pillows
Slender capes
Of red and chrome
Paperback dreams
In their deep doze
Twitch their toes to
Black mambo
Slow down
It's a science
He's been waiting
To bring you down
Snake eyed
With a sly smile
He can hold you
And shake you child
Wanna play cheat
Now says the sloth
A domino
Flush to his nose
Tickle that cheek
And take your throne
Pump your veins
With gushing gold
Slow down
It's a science
He's been waiting
To bring you down
Snake eyed
With a sly smile
He can hold you
And shake you child
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
@agirlhasnohobbies9982
What'll it be now mister mole
Whisper sloth in curls of smoke
Take a back seat
Or play pharaoh
Dance with me
And shake your bones
Slow down
It's a science
He's been waiting
To bring you down
Snake eyed
With a sly smile
He can hold you
And shake you child
Leopards laze each
On plush pillows
Slender capes
Of red and chrome
Paperback dreams
In their deep doze
Twitch their toes to
Black mambo
Slow down
It's a science
He's been waiting
To bring you down
Snake eyed
With a sly smile
He can hold you
And shake you child
Wanna play cheat
Now says the sloth
A domino
Flush to his nose
Tickle that cheek
And take your throne
Pump your veins
With gushing gold
Slow down
It's a science
He's been waiting
To bring you down
Snake eyed
With a sly smile
He can hold you
And shake you child
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
@JA-hc4vs
the bass is fucking crazy.
@ebonyrollins6661
It one of the best parts!
@lee-ci8mj
Insane, yes. Crazy, also yes.
@dansantan278
+Molon Labe ever heard drum & bass?
@mazyar9233
dansantan278 4-1 ahahahahahaha
@theshazman
It's what imprinted this song into my memory. I love the bass line.
@spencecity99
I love everything about these guys, their sound is comfortable and nostalgic and their videos make you feel like you're experiencing one of those crazy dreams that you don't want to wake up from.
@91Neli
couldn't put it better
@fiercespeck
That's exactly what happened to me when i listened to them while i was sleeping.
@rosaliedawn6535
spencecity99 I wish my dreams where this pleasant xD if your dreams are this calm I envy you. Hahaha