Fitzpleasure
Alt - J Lyrics
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Deep greedy and Googling every corner
Dead in the middle of the C-O-double M-O-N
Little did I know then that the Mandela Boys soon become Mandela Men
Tall woman, pull the pylons down
And wrap them around the necks of all the feckless men that queue to be the next
Steepled fingers, ring leaders, queue jumpers, rock fist paper scissors, lingered fluffers
Where we tent for our treasure, pleasure, leisure, les yeux, itβs all in your eyes
In your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and Googling every corner
Blended by the lights
The lyrics to Alt-J's song Fitzpleasure are abstract and open to interpretation, but they seem to focus on themes of sex, power, and violence. The opening line of "Tralala, in your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure" suggests a crude sexual encounter that borders on the violent, with the broom perhaps symbolizing dominance or control. The line "Deep greedy and Googling every corner" implies a sense of voyeurism or lustful longing, as the singer searches for every available means of satisfaction.
The following line "Dead in the middle of the C-O-double M-O-N" could refer to being caught in the middle of dangerous or compromising situations. The line "Little did I know then that the Mandela Boys soon become Mandela Men" may reference the transformation of youth into adulthood, especially in the context of violence and struggle. The reference to Mandela Boys could also link to South African Apartheid and Nelson Mandela's life story.
The final lines "In your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure, Deep greedy and Googling every corner, Blended by the lights" seem to return to the sexual themes of the opening, while also suggesting the way in which sex and power can be intertwined in modern society, often obscured by cultural or technological distractions. Overall, the song creates a darkly evocative atmosphere that explores the connections between sex, violence, and power in modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tralala, in your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure
The singer is describing a sexual encounter that brings pleasure, comparing the shape of the pleasure sensation to that of a broomstick.
Deep greedy and Googling every corner
The singer is emphasizing how intense and thorough the sexual pleasure is, using the metaphor of searching every corner of a search engine.
Dead in the middle of the C-O-double M-O-N
The singer references a common location, using a spelling bee-style spelling to emphasize the mundanity of the setting.
Little did I know then that the Mandela Boys soon become Mandela Men
The singer is reflecting on how time changes people, specifically referencing the transformation of a group of boys into men using the name of Nelson Mandela as a symbol of strength and leadership.
Tall woman, pull the pylons down
The singer is addressing a woman, asking her to take control and tear down the structures of power represented by pylons.
And wrap them around the necks of all the feckless men that queue to be the next
The singer is suggesting that the woman use her power to restrain and hold accountable the men who are vying for the next opportunity of power.
Steepled fingers, ring leaders, queue jumpers, rock fist paper scissors, lingered fluffers
The singer is listing different types of people in positions of power and influence, some of whom use underhanded tactics to get ahead.
In your hoof lies the heartland
The singer is using the metaphor of a hoof to symbolize a source of power and life, perhaps referencing a person or group in a position of influence.
Where we tent for our treasure, pleasure, leisure, les yeux, itβs all in your eyes
The singer is suggesting that the object of their desire has everything they need and want, represented by the French phrase 'les yeux' meaning 'the eyes'.
Blended by the lights
The singer is describing the experience of being surrounded by artificial lights, which blend together to create a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Gwilym David Dylan Sainsbury, Joe Jerome Newman, Thomas Stuart Green
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@RavensShadowSpectre
This song was inspired by a chapter from Hubert Selby, Jr.'s 1964 controversial novel about the brutality of urban life, Last Exit to Brooklyn. Lyrical allusions include "Tralala," (the title character of a prostitute character in the book) and "broom-shaped pleasure," (the chapter ends with a particularly gruesome gang rape of Tralala involving a broom).
The song title does not feature in the lyrics. Speaking with Secret Sound Shop, frontman Joe Newman explained: "Basically the phrase is 'in your snatch fits pleasure, broom shaped pleasure,'" he said, "so fits and pleasure and Fitz like a second name, like Fitzpatrick so we thought Fitzpleasure, so more subtle."
Newman explained to Secret Sound Shop why he chose such a shocking subject matter for the song: "I always believe that you write about what moves you," he said, "and although that gang-rape scene is horrible... it really moved me, it's really well written, you don't really know which way is up after that chapter. I thought it was a really powerful thing to write about."
Another link between Last Exit to Brooklyn and rock music is that The Smiths titled their 1986 album, The Queen Is Dead, after a different chapter in the novel.
Mentioned both in this song ("Dead in the middle of the C-O-double M-O-N" ) and "Bloodflood," The Common is a park in Southampton, the South England city where Newman grew up.
The lyric, "Dead in the middle of the C-O-double M-O-N" was inspired by a line from Puerto-Rican/American rapper Big Punisher's 1998 track "Twinz," which goes: "Dead in the middle of Little Italy. Little did we know that we riddle some middlemen who didn't do diddle." Newman explained to NME: "There's a gang in Southampton called The Mandela Boys. We were scared s---less of them when we were kids. The (next) line, 'Little did I know then that the Mandela Boys soon become Mandela Men' is me wondering whether they're still in the gang or if they've just all got jobs and kids now."
The song has been used in several TV series, including Weeds, Suits and Homeland.
@coughmixture3677
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
In your snatch fits pleasure
Broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and googling every corner
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Dead in the middle of the C-O double M-O-N
Little did I know then
That the Mandela Boys soon become Mandela Men
Tall woman, pull the pylons down and wrap them around
The necks of all the feckless men that queue to be the next
Steepled fingers, ring leaders, queue jumpers
Rock fist paper scissors, lingered fluffers
In your hoof lies the heartland
Where we tent for our treasure, pleasure, pleasure
Les yeux, it's all in your eyes
In your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and Googling every corner
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Blended by the lights
@rehanmollick6953
These are the lyrics and im genuienly cocerned O_O
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
In your snatch fits pleasure
Broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and googling every corner
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Dead in the middle of the C-O double M-O-N
Little did I know then
That the Mandela Boys soon become Mandela Men
Tall woman, pull the pylons down and wrap them around
The necks of all the feckless men that queue to be the next
Steepled fingers, ring leaders, queue jumpers
Rock fist paper scissors, lingered fluffers
In your hoof lies the heartland
Where we tent for our treasure, pleasure, pleasure
Les yeux, it's all in your eyes
In your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and Googling every corner
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
@nykahaahahahaha9873
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
In your snatch fits pleasure
Broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and googling every corner
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Dead in the middle of the C-O double M-O-N
Little did I know then
That the Mandela Boys soon become Mandela Men
Tall woman, pull the pylons down and wrap them around
The necks of all the feckless men that queue to be the next
Steepled fingers, ring leaders, queue jumpers
Rock fist paper scissors, lingered fluffers
In your hoof lies the heartland
Where we tent for our treasure, pleasure, pleasure
Les yeux, it's all in your eyes
In your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and Googling every corner
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
Tra, la, la, tra, la, la
@al.kemner
This is copied from an interview with Alt-J:
"...What is Fitzpleasure?
Fitzpleasure? Erm
Itβs not rude is it?
It is rude, well itβs not rude, itβs graphic and itβs violent. Itβs based on a book by Hubert Selby Jr [Last Exit to Brooklyn]. Each chapter is about a different character and they all intertwine throughout the book. Thereβs a woman called Tralala so thatβs why we sing [sings] Tra-la-la-la thereβs a character called Tralala and itβs just about her. So basically the phrase is βin your snatch fits pleasure, broom shaped pleasureβ so fits and pleasure and Fitz like a second name, like Fitzpatrick so we thought Fitzpleasure, so more subtle. But itβs about the end of the chapter where she gets, er, gang-raped, so itβs really horrible.
Who read the book?
I did. I always believe that you write about what moves you and although that gang-rape scene is horribleβ¦ it really moved me, itβs really well written, you donβt really know which way is up after that chapter. I thought it was a really powerful thing to write about.
We like your shoes, where are they from?
Theyβre Doc Martins..."
@niccolodestefani8411
LYRICS!!!!!
Tralala, in your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and Googling every corner
Dead in the middle of the C-O-double M-O-N
Little did I know then that the Mandela Boys soon become Mandela Men
Tall woman, pull the pylons down
And wrap them around the necks of all the feckless men that queue to be the next
Steepled fingers, ring leaders, queue jumpers, rock fist paper scissors, lingered fluffers
In your hoof lies the heartland
Where we tent for our treasure, pleasure, leisure, les yeux, itβs all in your eyes
In your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and Googling every corner
Blended by the lights
@barn_the_barn_the_boy1939
Tralala, in your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and Googling every corner
Dead in the middle of the C-O-double M-O-N
Little did I know then that the Mandela Boys soon become Mandela Men
Tall woman, pull the pylons down
And wrap them around the necks of all the feckless men that queue to be the next
Steepled fingers, ring leaders, queue jumpers, rock fist paper scissors, lingered fluffers
In your hoof lies the heartland
Where we tent for our treasure, pleasure, leisure, les yeux, itβs all in your eyes
In your snatch fits pleasure, broom-shaped pleasure
Deep greedy and Googling every corner
Blended by the lights
@adamanderson7761
I love the serious tone the song takes for:
"Steepled fingers,
ring la-la-la-la-la-la-la-leaders
que-queue jumpers
rock, fist, paper, scissors
la-la-la-la-la-la-lingered fluffers"
especially the harmony on "jumpers". It's one of those parts I listen to over and over
@dischargepuddle8232
Alt-j: oObEeGeEgAhGoWoOoOohH
Me: hell yeah
@ebenpoos6395
Same sister
@itachisupremacist2025
Period
@kjd888
No MoAnimates βdeep greedy and googling in every cornerβ
@emilysanderson8616
Just a mom reliving her youth with alt j during covid and you gave me a giggle so, fucking thanks for that!
@firehoming2101
Nah this aint funny, next
@theviy8183
Everybody gangster until Alt J start speaking cursive
@BlackMist123
Lol
@crusaderplays8644
oh my god
That's just a British accent
@theviy8183
Crusader Plays I know and I love it, It is just a silly joke