Black Ballerina
Ariel Pink Lyrics


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Don't talk, wait lights
Young girl says all wrong
No wait, you freak, you look good
Chest out, big struts, she looks good
Let your freak flag fly
Pinup girl

One-eyed Willie
Get self hot
Shotgun Billy
Get shlopped
C-String Sally
What the hell
If that don't please ya
It's just as well

C'mon don your doggie collar
Bet your bottom dollar
C'mon take your bra and panties off
Yeah, juicy Belladonna
Pardon Mrs. Dolly Parton
Condoleezza, turn me on
Bet your bottom, Dolly
Wrapped in dollars all I gots to spend

Black Ballerina, black ballerina
Elevators, manufacturers
What goes up, must come down

Black Ballerina, black ballerina
Elevators, manufacturers

Black Ballerina, black ballerina
Black Ballerina, black ballerina
Elevators, manufacturers

Oh okay Billy, come over here a minute (uh, okay)
I gotta introduce you to one of me friends (uhh, really?)
I think you're gonna like her Billy
(Ohh, she's a girl? Uhh I don't know about this)
Yes, she's a topless dancer, lad (what?)
C'mon now, don't be frightened

(Hi Billy, how do you like the number one strip club in L.A?)
(It's okay, I guess umm)
Yeah, that's right
(Yeah, I'll take it from here)
Yes! Yes!

Uhh, I like your areolas, baby
(Hands off buster, what the fuck was that?)
Uhh I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
(What the fuck are you doing, man?)

C'mon don your doggie collar
Bet your bottom dollar
C'mon take your bra and panties off
Yeah, juicy Belladonna
Pardon Mrs. Dolly Parton
Condoleezza, turn me on
Bet your bottom, Dolly
Wrapped in dollars all I gots to spend

Elevators, manufacturers
What goes up must come down (Black ballerina)
Elevators, manufacturers
(Black ballerina)
(Black ballerina)
(Black ballerina)
(Black ballerina)
Elevators, manufacturers
What goes up must come down (Black ballerina)
(Black ballerina)
(Black ballerina)




Elevators, manufacturers
Today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ariel Pink's song "Black Ballerina" are a mix of obscure references and random phrases, creating a feeling of confusion and chaos. The song begins with the line "Don't talk, wait lights," which could be interpreted as a command to wait for the right moment before speaking, or as a reference to the anticipation before a show. The next line, "Young girl says all wrong," suggests that the singer is critical of the girl's behavior or words, but the following line contradicts this by saying "No wait, you freak, you look good." The rest of the lyrics continue in this vein, with odd phrases like "C-String Sally" and "juicy Belladonna."


Overall, the song seems to be about celebration of self-expression and unconventional beauty. The line "Let your freak flag fly" encourages people to embrace their quirks and unique features, while the reference to Dolly Parton and Condoleezza Rice suggests that women of different body types and races can be sexy and desirable. The repeated refrain "Elevators, manufacturers, what goes up must come down" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the ups and downs of life, or as a nod to the fact that strip clubs are often located in buildings with elevators.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't talk, wait lights
Be quiet and wait for the lights to come on


Young girl says all wrong
The young girl is saying things that are inappropriate


No wait, you freak, you look good
Wait, don't move, you look good even though you're unconventional


Chest out, big struts, she looks good
She looks confident and attractive with her chest out and a strong walk


Let your freak flag fly
Be proud of your individuality and uniqueness


Pinup girl
A girl with the looks of a vintage pinup model


One-eyed Willie
A man with one eye


Get self hot
Get yourself worked up and excited


Shotgun Billy
A man who likes guns and is named Billy


Get shlopped
Get drunk


C-String Sally
A woman wearing a C-string (minimalist underwear)


What the hell
An expression of confusion or surprise


If that don't please ya
If that doesn't make you happy or satisfy you


It's just as well
It's okay, no problem


C'mon don your doggie collar
Put on your collar like a dog or submissive person


Bet your bottom dollar
Be very sure about what you're saying or doing


C'mon take your bra and panties off
Take off your underwear


Yeah, juicy Belladonna
Refers to the pornstar Belladonna, who is arousing


Pardon Mrs. Dolly Parton
Similar to saying 'oh my god', giving a nod to Dolly Parton's famous breasts


Condoleezza, turn me on
Suggesting that Condoleezza Rice is arousing or attractive


Bet your bottom, Dolly
Be very sure, like Dolly Parton's breasts


Wrapped in dollars all I gots to spend
I have a lot of money to spend


Black Ballerina, black ballerina
African American ballerina, repeated to create rhythm


Elevators, manufacturers
Refers to businesses and corporations


What goes up, must come down
Everything eventually falls


Oh okay Billy, come over here a minute (uh, okay)
Addressing a man named Billy to come closer


I gotta introduce you to one of me friends (uhh, really?)
I want to introduce you to one of my friends


I think you're gonna like her Billy
I believe you'll find her pleasing


(Ohh, she's a girl? Uhh I don't know about this)
Billy is unsure about the situation because it involves a girl


Yes, she's a topless dancer, lad (what?)
The girl in question is a dancer who doesn't wear a top


C'mon now, don't be frightened
Don't be scared


(Hi Billy, how do you like the number one strip club in L.A?)
The girl greets Billy and asks how he feels about a Los Angeles strip club


(It's okay, I guess umm)
Billy is hesitant about expressing his opinion on the matter


Yeah, that's right
Acknowledging the situation


(Yeah, I'll take it from here)
Declaring that he'll handle the situation from now on


Uhh, I like your areolas, baby
An inappropriate comment about the woman's nipples


(Hands off buster, what the fuck was that?)
The woman is angry and demanding that Billy stops touching her


Uhh I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Billy is apologizing for his actions


(What the fuck are you doing, man?)
The woman is upset and questions Billy's behavior




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Written by: ARIEL ROSENBERG

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Kay Gow

Don't talk
White lights
Young girl [?]
No wait
You freak
You look good
Chest out
Big struts
She looks good
Let your freak flag fly
Pinup girl

One-eyed Willie
Get self hot
Shotgun Billy
[?]
C-String Sally
What the hell
If that don't please ya
It's just as well

C'mon don your doggie collar
Bet your bottom dollar
C'mon take your bra and panties off
Yeah, juicy Belladonna
Pardon Mrs. Dolly Parton
Condoleezza, turn me on
Bet your bottom, Dolly
Wrapped in dollars all I gots to spend

Black Ballerina, black ballerina
Elevators, manufacturers
What goes up, must come down

[One-Eyed Willy:] Ok Billy, come over here a minute
[Shotgun Billy:] Uhh, ok
[One-Eyed Willy:] I gotta introduce you to one of me friends
[Shotgun Billy:] Uhh, really?
[One-Eyed Willy:] I think you're gonna like her Billy
[Shotgun Billy:] Ohh, she's a girl? Uhhh I don't know about this...
[One-Eyed Willy:] Yes, she's a topless dancer, lad
[Shotgun Billy:] What?
[One-Eyed Willy:] C'mon now, don't be frightened

[C-String Sally:] Hi Billy, how do you like the number one strip club in L.A
[Shotgun Billy:] It's ok, I guess... umm...
[One-Eyed Willy:] Yeah, that's right...
[C-String Sally:] Yeah, I'll take it from here
[One-Eyed Willy:] Yes! Yes!!!

[Shotgun Billy:] Uhh, I like your areolas, baby
[C-String Sally:] Hands off buster, what the fuck was that?!
[Shotgun Billy:] Uhh I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
[C-String Sally:] What the fuck are you doing, man?

C'mon don your doggie collar
Bet your bottom dollar
C'mon take your bra and panties off
Yeah, juicy Belladonna
Pardon Mrs. Dolly Parton
Condoleezza, turn me on
Bet your bottom, Dolly
Wrapped in dollars all I gots to spend

Elevators, manufacturers
What goes up must come down
(Black ballerina)
Today



Yuliana Perea

Don't talk
White lights
Young girl
No wait
You freak
You look good
Chest out
Big struts
She looks good
Let your freak flag fly
Pinup girl
One-eyed Willie
Get self hot
Shotgun Billy
Getting stuck
C-String Sally
What the hell
If that don't please ya
It's just as well
C'mon don your doggie collar
Bet your bottom dollar
C'mon take your bra and panties off
Yeah, juicy Belladonna
Pardon Mrs. Dolly Parton
Condoleezza, turn me on and
Bet your bottom, Dolly
Wrapped in dollars all I gots to spend
Black Ballerina, black ballerina
Elevators, manufacturers
What goes up, must come down
Black Ballerina, black ballerina
Elevators, manufacturers
She's too old, with her
(Black ballerina, black ballerina)
Elevators, manufacturers
One-Eyed Willy: Ok Billy, come over here a minute
Shotgun Billy: Uhh, ok
One-Eyed Willy: I gotta introduce you to one of me friends
Shotgun Billy: Uhh, really?
One-Eyed Willy: I think you're gonna like her Billy
Shotgun Billy: Ohh, she's a girl? Uhhh I don't know about this...
One-Eyed Willy: Yes, she's a topless dancer, lad
Shotgun Billy: What?
One-Eyed Willy: C'mon now, don't be frightened
C-String Sally: Hi Billy, how do you like the number one strip club in L.A
Shotgun Billy: It's ok, I guess... umm...
One-Eyed Willy: Yeah, that's right...
C-String Sally: Yeah, I'll take it from here
One-Eyed Willy: Yes! Yes!!!
Shotgun Billy: Uhh, I like your areolas, baby
C-String Sally: Hands off buster, what the fuck was that?!
Shotgun Billy: Uhh I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
C-String Sally: What the fuck are you doing, man?
C'mon don your doggie collar
Bet your bottom dollar
C'mon take your bra and panties off
Yeah, juicy Belladonna
Pardon Mrs. Dolly Parton
Condoleezza, turn me on and
Bet your bottom, Dolly
Wrapped in dollars all I gots to spend
Elevators, manufacturers
What goes up must come down
(Black ballerina, black ballerina)
Elevators, manufacturers
She's too old, for her
(Black ballerina, black ballerina)
Elevators, manufacturers
What goes up must come down
(Black ballerina, black ballerina)
Elevators, manufacturers



All comments from YouTube:

Cornelius

I just discovered this last night and have been playing it on repeat ever since.. I feel like I've found a strange, paradigm-shifting, undiscovered fruit. New possibilities and pathways are aligning in my mind.. It's just so euphoric and brilliant down to every last detail.

Elra Beechum

That's how it is with the whole album! Hope ya got into it!

frogfrogfrog

Listen to early Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention

leafybleu

​@frogfrogfrog very, different.

Ed Braxton

This is my favorite track off the POM POM album so far.
It's just perfectly wistful, romantic, and playfully humorous in only a way Ariel Pink can be!

Estefani Campos

I though the album name was
1oo m 1oo m 😂

DisburseTerse

"Romantic"?!?? Allright dude

Crisgatito

@DisburseTerse dude was just using random generator words

glam

This song never gets old

you should kill yourself... NOW!!!

This gives me really strong Devo and new wave vibes. I love it.

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