The music ranges from childish naivism to dark, harder grooves, but addictive melodies also play an important role in this melting pot of improvisation and absurdness. The samples used are taken from Norwegian radio shows for children, cassette-books about Africa, and interviews (done by the band) of young communist activists. The shadow puppet group Figuraturus tells the story of the starving tribe of African robots hunting for food.
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Shall I Tell You What I Think of You?
Anna
Your servant! Your servant!
Indeed I'm not you servant
(Although you give me less than servant's pay)
I'm a free and independent employe... employee.
You think, like ev'ry woman
I have to be a slave or concubine-
You conceited, self-indulgent libertine!... libertine
How I wish I called him that! Right to his face! Libertine!
And while we're on the subject, sire,
There are certain goings on around this place
That I wish to tell you I do not admire:
I do not like polygamy
Or even moderate bigamy
(I realize
That in your eyes
That clearly makes a prig o' me)
But I am from a civilized land called Wales
Where men like you are locked in county gaols (jails)!
In your pursuit of pleasure, you
Have mistresses who treasure you
(They have no ken
of other men
Beside whom they can measure you)
A flock of sheep and you're the only ram-
No wonder you're the wonder of Siam!
[Spoken]
I'm rather glad I didn't say that... not with the women right
there... and the children
[Goes back to singing]
The children, the children,
I'll not forget the children,
No matter where I go I'll always see
Those little faces looking up at me...
At first, when I started to teach,
They were shy and remained out of reach,
But lately I've thought
One or two have been caught
By a word I have said
Or a sentence I've read
And I've heard an occasional question
That implied, at least, a suggestion
That the work I've been trying to do
Was beginning to show with a few...
That Prince Chulalongkorn
Is very like his father.
He's stubborn-but inquisitive and smart...
I must leave this place before they break my heart
I must leave this place before they break my heart!
Goodness! I had no idea it was so late.
Your majesty,
Shall It tell you what I think of you?
You're spoiled!
You're a conscientious worker
But your spoiled.
Giving credit where it's due
There is much I like in you
But it's also very true
That your spoiled!
Everybody's always bowing
To the King
Everybody has to grovel
To the King.
By your Buddha you are blessed
By your ladies you're caressed,
But the one who loves you best is the King.
All that bowing and kow-towing
To remind you of your royalty,
I find a most disgusting exhibition.
I wouldn't ask a Siamese cat
To demonstrate his loyalty
By taking this ridiculous position
How would you like it if you were a man
Playing the part of a toad.
Crawling around on your elbows and knees.
Eating the dust of the road!...
Toads! Toads! All of your people are toads!
Yes, Your Majesty; No, Your Majesty.
Tell us how low to go, Your Majesty;
Make some more decrees, Your Majesty,
Don't let us up off out knees, Your Majesty.
Give us a kick, if you please Your Majesty
Give us a kick, if you would, Your Majesty-
Oh, That was good, Your Majesty!
The song "Shall I Tell You What I Think of You?" from the King and I soundtrack is a powerful feminist anthem. Anna, a British governess teaching the children of the King of Siam, confronts the king about his attitude towards women and his polygamous lifestyle. She asserts her independence by declaring herself a "free and independent employee" and not a servant or concubine. Anna calls the king a "conceited, self-indulgent libertine" and expresses her disapproval of his mistresses and polygamous ways. She also criticizes the tradition of bowing and kowtowing to the king, stating that it is a "disgusting exhibition" and compares his subjects to "toads". However, despite her bravery in confronting the king, Anna realizes that she must leave before her heart is broken, especially by the children she has grown to love.
The song addresses issues of gender and power dynamics, feminism, and resistance to oppression. It challenges the traditional patriarchal system and presents a strong female character who refuses to be a subservient figure. It highlights the idea that respect must be earned rather than demanded and that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me the feeling
Expressing a desire for a certain feeling.
Give me the touch
Another statement expressing the desire for something to feel a certain way.
Give me your lips
Expressing a desire for a physical connection with someone.
And with your arms around me
Describing a physical moment with someone.
This moment when everything is still
Describing a moment of perfect stillness.
Let me feel your heartbeat
Expressing a desire to feel a connection with someone.
And see the world through your eyes
Describing a desire to see the world in a different way.
I want to be so close to you
Expressing a desire for an intimate connection with someone.
That we melt into one
Describing a moment of perfect melding with someone.
When the music ends
Describing a moment when something has come to an end.
And we're left in silence
Describing a moment when there is only silence.
The things left unsaid
Describing a sense of unfinished communication.
Left to be understood
Describing the possibility of further exploration.
Contributed by Elizabeth L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jimdixon1953
The sound of desperately trying to hide a slowly defrosting dead fox from your partner.
CяʉᏕʈᎽ Eງງ
Lovely bit of squirrel fox for dinner
mdrocks 78
or for carrying your neighbours drunk dog home from the pub
Boyd W
🤣
Brittny Laurel
I just watch Friday night dinner for the first time on Netflix and my God I needed the laugh. I loved it 😂😂😂🤣
The Agent In The East
Thank you FIFA10 for putting me onto this lot. Cracking track! Keep 'em coming!
Freck
Do you remember this ?
bashmak
@Freck ahahah
juliemar3
SO GOOD! Just saw them yesterday at Hot Chip concert in Brixton. They were a b s o l u t e l y rocking...have to say even better than Hot Chip. You just can't help but dance. Amazing live performance!
Shirdel
0:34 That's basically the part where something absolutely ludicrous happens on Friday Night Dinner.