Cosmic Thing
B-52’s Lyrics
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Just like a pneumatic drill
Don't let it go down the drain
Ya better hop on the cosmic wagontrain!
Cosmic! Cosmic!
I was havin' this out-of-body experience
Saw these cosmic beings
Like someone gave ya a wild goose, or a freight train with
A loose caboose
You better shake your... honeybuns! Shake your honeybuns!
Shake it till the butter melts, shake it till the butter melts
Shake that cosmic thing, shake that thing, shake it, ohhhh yeah!
Shake that thing all night long, shake it man you can't go wrong
Don't let it rest on the President's desk, rock the house!
Cosmic! Wooooo! Cosmic!
I don't need no earthquake, don't need no tidal wave!
Till night falls and day breaks, gonna shake, shake, shake!
Shake! Cosmic thang! Shake that thang! Wooo! Yeah!
Like someone gave ya a wild goose, or a freight train with
A loose caboose, ya better shake your... honeybuns!
Shake those honeybuns!
Shake that thing all night long, shake it man, ya can't go wrong
Rock the house! Rock the house!
While cruising through the ionosphere, I saw these alien beings
Everywhere I went up there, they were shakin' their alien things
I'll give you a genuine faux pearl ring if ya git on up and shake
Your... honeybuns! Shake your honeybuns!
Shake! Don't let it rest on the President's desk, rock the house!
Oh yeah! Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh! Cosmic! Wooo! Shake that thing! Cosmic!
The lyrics of the song "Cosmic Thing" by B-52's depicts an out-of-body experience where the singer sees cosmic beings everywhere and urges the listener to join in the cosmic celebration by shaking their "honeybuns" or hips. The song promotes uninhibited fun and cosmic revelry. The repeated line "don't let it rest on the President's desk, rock the house!" may be a reference to not letting authority figures and politics bring down the fun and carefree spirit of the song. The use of the word "cosmic" throughout the song further emphasizes the otherworldly and mystical vibe.
Overall, the song "Cosmic Thing" celebrates the joys of living in the moment and experiencing the cosmic and magical elements of life. It encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the cosmic celebration happening around them. As with many of B-52's songs, the lyrics are playful and quirky, further emphasizing their unique style and approach to music.
Line by Line Meaning
Gyrate it till you had your fill
Dance energetically until you're satisfied
Just like a pneumatic drill
Move your body like a machine or tool
Don't let it go down the drain
Don't waste your energy or enthusiasm
Ya better hop on the cosmic wagontrain!
Join in a journey of exploration and discovery of the universe
I was havin' this out-of-body experience
I felt disconnected from my physical body
Saw these cosmic beings
Encountered supernatural entities
Everywhere I went up there, they were shakin' their cosmic things
The beings were dancing in a cosmic and supernatural way
Like someone gave ya a wild goose, or a freight train with A loose caboose
Move your body uncontrollably and energetically
You better shake your... honeybuns! Shake your honeybuns!
Move your buttocks energetically
Shake it till the butter melts, shake it till the butter melts
Dance until you get hot and sweaty
Shake that cosmic thing, shake that thing, shake it, ohhhh yeah!
Dance in a cosmic and supernatural way
Shake that thing all night long, shake it man you can't go wrong
Dance energetically all night without worrying about anything
Don't let it rest on the President's desk, rock the house!
Party and have fun, don't be serious or political
I don't need no earthquake, don't need no tidal wave!
I don't need any natural disasters to shake my body
Till night falls and day breaks, gonna shake, shake, shake!
I'll keep dancing energetically day and night
Like someone gave ya a wild goose, or a freight train with A loose caboose, ya better shake your... honeybuns!
Move your buttocks energetically and uncontrollably
While cruising through the ionosphere, I saw these alien beings
I encountered extraterrestrial life while exploring the upper atmosphere
I'll give you a genuine faux pearl ring if ya git on up and shake your... honeybuns! Shake your honeybuns!
I'll reward you if you move your buttocks energetically
Shake! Don't let it rest on the President's desk, rock the house!
Dance energetically, don't be serious or political
Cosmic! Wooo! Cosmic! Shake that thing! Cosmic!
Express excitement and enthusiasm for cosmic and supernatural dancing
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