Prince of E-Ville
Combichrist Lyrics


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What ya thinking wearing that skirt?
What ya thinking being a flirt?
What ya thinking wearing PVC?
What ya thinking?
What ya thinking?
What ya thinking smelling like a dead hand?
What ya thinking digging that band?
What ya thinking doing your dance?
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What ya thinking smokin' those cloves?
What ya thinking wearin' those gloves?
What ya thinking using that cane?
What ya thinking?
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What ya thinking smelling like dirt?
Bad poetry of pain and hurt?
What ya thinking flashing your fangs?
What ya thinking?
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"Could you be any more Gothic pretentious?"
"How dare you speak to the Prince of E-ville that way you slut"
"Prince of E-ville?! You work at fucking Dairy Queen"

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Combichrist's "Prince of E-Ville" are a commentary on the alternative subculture and the judgment and scrutiny that its members often face. The lyrics ask a series of rhetorical questions, questioning the judgments of those who do not understand the choices of the subculture members. The song starts with the lines "What ya thinking wearing that skirt? What ya thinking being a flirt? What ya thinking wearing PVC? What ya thinking?" Through these lines, the lyrics ask why it is considered wrong to wear certain types of clothing or act a certain way. The following lines also ask why it is wrong to smoke clove cigarettes or use a cane, among other things. The chorus of the song consists of the repeated line, "What ya thinking?"


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more confrontational, with a conversation taking place between two people. One person asks, "Could you be any more Gothic pretentious?" and the response is, "How dare you speak to the Prince of E-ville that way you slut." This exchange highlights the defensive nature of the subculture and how they often face criticism and mockery from those who do not understand them.


Overall, "Prince of E-Ville" is a critical commentary on the attitudes and biases that exist against the alternative subculture, with the lyrics urging listeners to question their own judgments and prejudices.


Line by Line Meaning

What ya thinking wearing that skirt?
Why did you wear that skirt? What does it say about you and your intentions?


What ya thinking being a flirt?
What led you to want to flirt? What do you hope to gain from it?


What ya thinking wearing PVC?
Why did you choose to wear that PVC outfit? What kind of image are you trying to portray?


What ya thinking smelling like a dead hand?
Why do you smell like a rotting corpse? What message are you trying to send with that smell?


What ya thinking digging that band?
Why are you such a fan of that band? What do they represent to you?


What ya thinking doing your dance?
Why are you dancing like that? What kind of statement are you making through your movement?


What ya thinking smokin' those cloves?
Why are you smoking those clove cigarettes? What do they bring to your life?


What ya thinking wearin' those gloves?
Why do you wear those gloves? What do they do for your image or comfort?


What ya thinking using that cane?
Why do you walk with a cane? What does it add to your character?


What ya thinking smelling like dirt?
Why do you smell like dirt? What is the purpose behind that scent?


Bad poetry of pain and hurt?
Why do you write such bad poetry? What is the source of your pain and hurt?


What ya thinking flashing your fangs?
Why are you showing your fangs? What does it say about you or your intentions?


"Could you be any more Gothic pretentious?"
Someone is calling out your pretentiousness, particularly your excessive enthusiasm towards Gothic subcultures


"How dare you speak to the Prince of E-ville that way you slut"
You hold yourself to a higher standard and any disrespect towards you will not be tolerated


"Prince of E-ville?! You work at fucking Dairy Queen"
Someone is criticizing you for calling yourself the Prince of E-ville despite having a lowly job like working at Dairy Queen




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