I Can't Dance
Bonaparte Lyrics


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We said high gloss is bullshit
It's tragic, yeah, that's it
You said fuck this, I said fuck that
We stood together, we said, what you mean dad?

They are the millionaires, we are broke
They make a statement, well it's gotta be a joke
They drive a limousine, we ride a bike
They own the factory, but we're on strike!

Say anti-anti, anti-anti
Anti-anti, anti-anti

We were best friends, against big fish
Throwing cocktails, yeah, eat this!
You're all stupid, we're not joking
We will change it, this gun is smoking

They are the millionaires, we are broke
They make a statement, well it's gotta be a joke
They drive a limousine, we steal a bike
They own the factory, but we're on strike!

Say anti-anti, anti-anti
Say anti-anti, anti-anti

Now this is long gone yesterday
I won't say no, it's yes I say

Low budget craze with a fistful of rage
Censorship madness, your brain is the cage
I'm a professional, just watch my dance
I've got fifty percent better chance
On one side or the other, when the curtain falls
I shake your hand, then I'll kick your balls
No trigger nerves, just throw down the stitch
Yeah, I nod and bow, then you're my bitch

Say anti-anti, anti-anti,
Anti-anti, anti-anti





Now this is long gone yesterday
I won't say no, it's yes I say

Overall Meaning

In "I Can't Dance" by Bonaparte, the lyrics describe a rebellious attitude towards the wealthy and their privilege. The singer says that they and their friend stood together against the concept of "high gloss," or excessive wealth and luxury, which they find to be fake and tragic. They emphasize their feelings of anger and disgust towards the wealthy, saying "you're all stupid." As they throw cocktails and protest, they declare that they will "change it," using violent language like "this gun is smoking." They contrast themselves with the wealthy, observing that while the millionaires drive limousines and own factories, they themselves are broke and on strike.


Towards the end of the song, the lyrics shift in tone. The singer declares that they won't disagree with their previous statements of rebellion, but they are now choosing to focus on their own success. They describe themselves as a "professional" with a "fistful of rage," using the power of their anger to propel themselves forward. They describe outsmarting others in a competition, shaking hands and then taking control. The repeated phrase "anti-anti" expresses this dual feeling of rejecting the norms of society while also forging one's own path.


Overall, the song expresses a tense and complicated relationship between those with power and those without, one that involves moments of rebellion, violence, and individual assertion.


Line by Line Meaning

We said high gloss is bullshit
We reject the superficiality of high gloss.


It's tragic, yeah, that's it
The situation is serious and upsetting.


You said fuck this, I said fuck that
We both have a rebellious attitude towards authority.


We stood together, we said, what you mean dad?
We challenged the status quo and questioned the values we were raised with.


They are the millionaires, we are broke
There is a clear divide between the wealthy and the poor.


They make a statement, well it's gotta be a joke
The rich seem out of touch and their statements seem disconnected from reality.


They drive a limousine, we ride a bike
The rich have lavish cars while we have to make do with humble transportation.


They own the factory, but we're on strike!
The workers are protesting against the factory owners due to poor working conditions and low wages.


Say anti-anti, anti-anti
We are rejecting the rejection of our worldview.


We were best friends, against big fish
We found camaraderie in standing against those in power.


Throwing cocktails, yeah, eat this!
We resorted to violent acts as a form of protest.


You're all stupid, we're not joking
We feel superior to those in power and are serious about our intentions to change the status quo.


We will change it, this gun is smoking
We are willing to use extreme measures to bring about change.


They drive a limousine, we steal a bike
We are willing to resort to illegal means to achieve our goals.


Now this is long gone yesterday
The previous events are now in the past and we have moved on.


I won't say no, it's yes I say
I am willing to take risks and go against the norm.


Low budget craze with a fistful of rage
We are passionate about our beliefs, even though we have limited resources.


Censorship madness, your brain is the cage
The authorities are trying to suppress our ideas.


I'm a professional, just watch my dance
We are skilled in the art of rebellion.


I've got fifty percent better chance
Our chances of success have improved.


On one side or the other, when the curtain falls
When the final decision is made, we will be on one side or the other, with no middle ground.


I shake your hand, then I'll kick your balls
We are willing to be friendly to your face, but will not hesitate to fight against you if necessary.


No trigger nerves, just throw down the stitch
We are not afraid to take bold actions.


Yeah, I nod and bow, then you're my bitch
We will show respect to those in power, but ultimately strive for dominance.


Say anti-anti, anti-anti
We are confident in our beliefs and will not be swayed by those who oppose us.


Now this is long gone yesterday
The previous events are truly in the past.


I won't say no, it's yes I say
I am committed to my cause and refuse to back down.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JACOB SUSKE, TOBIAS JUNDT

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Comments from YouTube:

@Fallada85

Moniseur Tobi war letzten di. in karlsruhe.... und es war der hammer.... wow - wow - und wuff ! greata´parte....

@arminkful

p.s.: Berlin is the City of us nondancers who love to Dance all over the time, thanks techno

@madbroetchen7402

Nie meine Musik gewesen, bis ich Karten geschenkt bekommen habe. Jedes jetzt gehörte Lied lässt das Liveerlebniss wieder aufflammen. Live einfahc mitreißend und ein riesen großer Spaß.

@parskahay92

Bonaparte live am 22.08.09 Epenau Soundattack Festival Dabei sein ist alles!!

@nordie92

Ganz schlicht... Die sind die !!! Finde ich echt gut

@DimaHudojnik

ОТЛИЧНО РЕБЯТКИ !

@vanillakipferl

ich hör das lied seit einer woche durchgehend :D unglaublich geil <3

@RGreentea

die waren am samstag auf dem sonnenrot festival in eching in der nähe von münchen. einfach nur hammer!! war echt geil

@konichiwaxbitches

ich liebe bonaparte!

@PtolemyJones

Great sound...

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