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Band Interests:
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Band Interests:
Cooking, Mother India, Coke in glass bottles, Oreo's, Caesars, Apple products, Red Bull, Protools HD, Xbox 360, Plaid, Flannel, The Upper West Partition, Anything but rave please, Scary movies, Early afternoons, Atlanta, Scotland, Working for a record label, Winter jackets, Bad hair cuts. Shit that doesn't matter.

Biography:
David and Keith met 18 years ago on a play ground in the west end of Toronto, and have ever since been on a hustle known to few.

Over the course of 23 years they... haven't moved much.. but have recently acquired lavish couches to spend their early afternoons.

Streets
Autoerotique Lyrics

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Freak everyone

The streets that we from
Bring me like a gun
And we, like a gun
We freak everyone (uh)

The streets that I from

Bring me like a gun (oh)
And we, like a gun
We freak everyone (uh)

The streets that we from
Bring me like a gun
And we, like a gun
We freak everyone (uh)

We freak everyone

Uh
Freak everyone
Hey

The streets that we from
Bring me like a gun
And we, like a gun
We freak everyone (uh)
The streets that I from
Bring me like a gun (oh)
And we, like a gun
We freak everyone (uh)
The streets that we from
Bring me like a gun
And we, like a gun
We freak everyone (uh)

Freak everyone

Uh
Hey
Hey

Freak everyone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Autoerotique's song Streets may initially seem repetitive and simple, but upon closer analysis, they reveal a deeper meaning. The writer is describing the power and influence of the streets they come from, comparing them to a gun. The metaphor suggests that the streets are dangerous and intense, capable of causing harm but also capable of defending oneself. The repetition of "we freak everyone" implies that those who come from these streets are not to be messed with, and that their experiences have left them with a sense of independence and toughness.

The use of the word "freak" in the chorus has multiple meanings. It could refer to standing out or being different from the norm, or it could be a reference to sexual expression, which fits with the EDM genre of the song. Additionally, the use of the word "everyone" suggests that the lyrics are meant to be a message for anyone who listens to the song, not just those who come from similar streets.

Overall, the lyrics of Streets by Autoerotique express the power and toughness that comes from growing up in the city, and the importance of being true to oneself despite societal pressures.

Line by Line Meaning

Freak everyone
We are defying norms and expectations in order to stand out and make an impact on the world.

The streets that we from
Our backgrounds and upbringing are responsible for shaping who we are as individuals and influencing our behavior.

Bring me like a gun
The environment we come from has a powerful effect on us, similar to how a gun has the potential for immense force and impact.

And we, like a gun
We too have the power and potential to create a significant impact and be a force for change in society.

We freak everyone (uh)
Our unique style and approach tends to attract attention and sometimes even shock people, which is our way of making a statement and being heard.

Uh
Expression of the confidence and swagger we feel in our abilities and approach to life.

Hey
We are calling out to fellow individuals who share our rebellious spirit and desire for change.

Writer(s): Keith Robertson, David Henderson

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