Beefeater string together the 'caught in the air' vocals of Tomas Squip, the precise guitar of Fred Smith and Dug E. Bird's mathematical bass (having studied classical piano did him no harm). By combining musical styles they challenge the listener to once again ask, "how does anyone classify music?"
Trash Funk
Beefeater Lyrics
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Just singing the blues
This ain't no romance
When you ain't got nothing, you got nothing to lose
You're such a lovely baby
But lord, you're hard to find
You're the sleeping beauty
But don't mess with your mind
You've got values for something, but buried so deep
Please open your eyes now, before you die in your sleep
I want to hold you for hours, to lift up your weight
Indulge in your presence before it's too late
But like a night dream is broken when morning begins
You slip through the armnoid like a mannequin
I don't need to tell you about sadness and pain
Or fear and frustration, of anger and tears
Like a tongue that ain't spoken, it ain't spoken here
I'm talking about people and my solitude
About so many people, about not feeling good
The lyrics of Beefeater's song "Trash Funk" are about a relationship that is not a typical love story. The song starts by stating that it is not a love song, but rather a blues tune. The singer talks about how when you have nothing, you have nothing to lose, suggesting that the relationship is lacking something essential. The woman he is addressing is beautiful but hard to find, and she seems to be struggling with something mentally and physically.
The singer wants to hold her, to be with her, but like a night dream, she slips away from him like a mannequin. He talks about speaking about people and his solitude, suggesting that he is dealing with his own issues as well. The overall tone is melancholic, suggesting that these two people are struggling with their own personal demons, and the relationship between them is not fulfilling or happy.
In conclusion, "Trash Funk" is a song about a relationship that lacks the typical love story elements. It explores the struggles of both parties, and the song's overall tone is sorrowful, suggesting that both characters are dealing with their own issues that prevent them from being fulfilled in their lives or each other.
Line by Line Meaning
This ain't no love song
This song is not about love or romance
Just singing the blues
It's a song expressing sadness and melancholy
This ain't no romance
Again, this song is not a love story
When you ain't got nothing, you got nothing to lose
When you have absolutely nothing, there's nothing left to lose
You're such a lovely baby
You're a great person with many good qualities
But lord, you're hard to find
It's difficult to locate you
You're the sleeping beauty
You're someone who's beautiful but currently inactive or dormant
You've broken your body
You've been injured or harmed physically
But don't mess with your mind
Don't let your mental state worsen
You've got values for something, but buried so deep
You have good qualities, but they're hard to see
Please open your eyes now, before you die in your sleep
Take action and become aware before it's too late
I want to hold you for hours, to lift up your weight
I want to support and comfort you for an extended period of time
Indulge in your presence before it's too late
Enjoy spending time with you while we can
But like a night dream is broken when morning begins
Our time together is fleeting and won't last forever
You slip through the armnoid like a mannequin
You leave abruptly and without much expression, like a lifeless object
I don't need to tell you about sadness and pain
You already understand the feelings of sorrow and suffering
Or fear and frustration, of anger and tears
You're aware of emotions such as fear, frustration, anger, and sadness
Like a tongue that ain't spoken, it ain't spoken here
There are certain things that are left unsaid
I'm talking about people and my solitude
I'm discussing my feelings of loneliness and isolation
About so many people, about not feeling good
I'm concerned about multiple individuals who are not doing well
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.