Look at Me
Black Kids Lyrics
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Making you play this game
If true love waits
It's a big mistake
No need to feel ashamed
[Chorus]
When the prices stop
I don't care if we get caught
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop
I don't care what you been taught
I say baby, you say bumping
All you want to do is get real jumpy
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop, all goin' to drop, all goin' to drop
If half of what they say is true
Look at me when I rock with you
If half of what they say is true
Look at me when I rock with you
I sure know it's apocalypse
But Can't it wait to kiss your lips
If half of what they say is true
Look at me when I rock with you
Baby
You make me feel so helpless
I need you after school
I'm so tired of kissing
Truly missing
Making me a fool
[Chorus]
You never want to give me some
You never know from kingdom come
If the lord take you tonight
Come on baby treat me right
Don't believe in [unknown]
You're going to give me your last dance
If half of what they say is true
Look at me when I rock with you
Rock with you,
Rock with you,
Rock with you,
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Black Kids's song "Look at Me" are complex, veering between apocalyptic warnings and plaintive requests for romance. The first stanza opens with a confession of repeatedly playing a game, suggesting manipulation or deceit. The following lines highlight the futility of waiting for love, a sentiment that is revisited later in the song. The chorus's blunt statement that "we're all goin' to drop" implies a reckoning, possibly economic or ecological in nature. The singer dismisses concern about consequences or societal norms, insisting that desire and physical thrill outweigh all other considerations. The repetition of "all goin' to drop" evokes a dizzying sense of fatalism, suggesting that whatever is coming is inevitable.
The second stanza leaves behind the theme of power games and pivots towards a more personal statement of longing. The singer professes a desire to be looked at by their lover, a need that seems central to their self-worth. The reference to the apocalypse is intriguing, as it is unclear whether the singer is using the term metaphorically or in a literal sense. The final stanza returns to a tone of frustration and desperation, with the singer seemingly begging for sexual intimacy. However, this plea is complicated by the line "don't believe in [unknown]," which could imply that the singer is uncertain if their lover is genuinely interested or not.
Overall, the lyrics of "Look at Me" are both cryptic and emotionally charged. The song seems to be wrestling with themes of longing, deception, and fatalism, all while channeling an urgency that is both thrilling and ominous.
Line by Line Meaning
Over and Over baby
I have a tendency to repeat certain things often.
Making you play this game
I am playing a game with you repeatedly.
If true love waits
If love is patiently waiting for the right time to show up,
It's a big mistake
It could be a foolish move.
No need to feel ashamed
Don't feel bad about it.
When the prices stop
When the costs become too high to pay,
We're all goin' to drop
We all will fail, fall or collapse
I don't care if we get caught
I'm not worried about us getting caught.
I don't care what you been taught
I'm not interested in hearing what you’ve been told.
I say baby, you say bumping
I am initiating, and you are reciprocating.
All you want to do is get real jumpy
You just want to get excited.
If half of what they say is true
If only some of the things they are saying are correct.
Look at me when I rock with you
Pay attention to me while we are together.
I sure know it's apocalypse
I am sure something terrible might happen.
But Can't it wait to kiss your lips
Can't I delay the inevitable to kiss you?
You make me feel so helpless
I feel powerless around you.
I need you after school
I need you every day after school.
I'm so tired of kissing
I am bored with just kissing.
Truly missing
I genuinely miss you.
Making me a fool
I am acting foolishly for you.
You never want to give me some
You never want to give anything to me.
You never know from kingdom come
You are entirely unpredictable.
If the lord take you tonight
If something happens to you tonight.
Come on baby treat me right
Behave correctly around me, baby.
Don't believe in [unknown]
Do not trust whatever someone is telling you.
You're going to give me your last dance
You will dance with me one last time.
Rock with you,
Dance with you,
Rock with you,
Dance with you,
Rock with you,
Dance with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALI YOUNGBLOOD, DAWN WATLEY, KEVIN SNOW, OWEN HOLMES, REGINALD YOUNGBLOOD
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Over and Over baby
Making you play this game
If true love waits
It's a big mistake
No need to feel ashamed
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop
I don't care if we get caught
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop
I don't care what you been taught
I say baby, you say bumping
All you want to do is get real jumpy
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop, all goin' to drop, all goin' to drop
If half of what they say is true
Look at me when I rock with you
If half of what they say is true
Look at me when I rock with you
I sure know it's apocalypse
But Can't it wait to kiss your lips
If half of what they say is true
Look at me when I rock with you
Baby
You make me feel so helpless
I need you after school
I'm so tired of kissing
Truly missing
Making me a fool
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop
I don't care if we get caught
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop
I don't care what you been taught
I say baby, you say bumping
All you want to do is get real jumpy
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop, all goin' to drop, all goin' to drop
You never want to give me some
You never know from kingdom come
If the lord take you tonight
Come on baby treat me right
Don't believe in [unknown]
You're going to give me your last dance
If half of what they say is true
Look at me when I rock with you
Rock with you,
Rock with you,
Rock with you,
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop
I don't care if we get caught
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop
I don't care what you been taught
I say baby, you say bumping
All you want to do is get real jumpy
When the prices stop
We're all goin' to drop, all goin' to drop, all goin' to drop
@StickandPoke44
They are the most underrated band from the early 2009s came thru dropped the dopest album changed how indie moved and sounded picked up on the anime kick before everyone else.
@PLASMA1992
Fax
@mobwars1236
Um no
@Lewismarty1
Yeah… early 2009s
That timeless few months…
@StickandPoke44
@Doppelganger D duuuuddddeeee.......thats why afro punk exist you aren't alone in that
@VCTRLXNDR
YES! They are what CObra Starship wished they were
@kaylahantat934
They deserve so much more credit w their songs 😭♥️
@PLASMA1992
I’m making eyes at you 😭
@zeapsin186
That bass line is amazing, can't get over it
@alexas.3306
Partie Traumatic is a brilliant album. The Black Kids are so underrated, can't wait for their new stuff!