Cornershop is an Indie Rock band formed in 1991 from Leicester, UK, consist… Read Full Bio ↴Cornershop is an Indie Rock band formed in 1991 from Leicester, UK, consisting of Tjinder Singh (singer, songwriter, and dholki player), Ben Ayres (guitar, keyboards, and tamboura), Anthony Saffery (sitar, keyboards and harmonium), Nick Simms (drums) and Peter Bengry (percussion). Most of the original members were also in the Preston band General Havoc.

Their name comes from a term that refers to Indian immigrants that move to England, in that they often own street corner stores. Their music is a fusion of Indian music, British indie rock, and electronic dance.

In 1997, Cornershop shot into the UK charts with the song 'Brimful of Asha' reaching number 60! Things changed when DJ Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) remixed the track for re-release in 1998. The remix topped the chart, selling over 200,000 copies in 7 days! The track featured lyrics about Bollywood playback singer, Asha Bhosle.

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The Turned On Truth
Cornershop Lyrics

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Rosemarie
rote Rose
rote roesmarie - Du
nur Du.
Tanz
bitte tanze
tanze
tanze mit mir

Rosemarie - Du
nur Du.

Ich steck dir rote Rosen an
wir spielen dann Frau und Mann.

Ahdabadabadadab
ich bin jetzt König dieser Stadt.
Ahdabadabadadab
fast wie Prinz Charles für eine Nacht.
Du
wir gehen Hand in Hand
Du
in mein Schlaraffenland.

Ich liebe dich
rote Rose
rote Rose Rosemarie - Du
nur Du

Fühl
bitte fühl mich
fühl mich
bitte fühl mich

Rosemarie - Du

nur Du.

Ich bau Dir Schlösser aus Acryl
wir spielen dann Frau und Mann.

Ahdabadabadadab
ich bin jetzt König dieser Stadt.
Ahdabadabadadab
fast wie Prinz Charles für eine Nacht.
Du
wir gehen Hand in Hand
Du
in mein Schlaraffenland.

Du
wir gehen Hand in Hand
Du
in mein Schlaraffenland.
Ahdabadabadadab
ich bin jetzt König dieser Stadt.
Ahdabadabadadab
fast wie Prinz Charles für eine Nacht.

Ahdabadabadadab
ich bin jetzt König dieser Stadt.
Ahdabadabadadab
fast wie Prinz Charles für eine Nacht.
Du
wir gehen Hand in Hand
Du
in mein Schlaraffenland.

Overall Meaning

The song "The Turned On Truth" by Cornershop is a playful, romantic tune that celebrates the joy and excitement of being in love. The lyrics are addressed directly to a woman named Rosemarie, who the singer professes his love for. The repeated phrase "Rosemarie - Du nur Du" emphasizes the importance of this one person in the singer's life. The lyrics also highlight the desire to dance and play, as the singer suggests they play the roles of "Frau und Mann" (man and wife). The whimsical imagery of building castles out of acrylic adds to the playful tone of the song.

The chorus of "Ahdabadabadadab" is a nonsensical phrase that adds to the light-hearted feel of the song. The repeated references to being a "König dieser Stadt" (king of this town) and feeling like "Prinz Charles für eine Nacht" (Prince Charles for a night) suggest a desire for excitement and adventure, and the singer sees these feelings fulfilled by being with Rosemarie. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus and the phrase "wir gehen Hand in Hand" (we go hand in hand), highlighting the importance of being together in their own "Schlaraffenland" (land of milk and honey).

Overall, "The Turned On Truth" uses playful language and whimsical imagery to convey the excitement and joy of being in love, and emphasizes the importance of being with one's beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

Rosemarie rote Rose
The singer addresses Rosemarie, mentioning the gift of a red rose.

rote Rosen an wir spielen dann Frau und Mann
The singer implies that giving Rosemarie red roses sets the ambiance for them to romantically engage each other as a man and a woman.

Ahdabadabadadab ich bin jetzt König dieser Stadt
The singer proclaims that they feel like royalty and have taken control of the night with a repeated, imaginary word.

fast wie Prinz Charles für eine Nacht
The singer further expounds that their excitement and control is akin to that of Prince Charles for one single night.

Du wir gehen Hand in Hand
The singer invites Rosemarie to hold their hand.

in mein Schlaraffenland
The singer refers to a dreamland of joy and pleasures.

Ich liebe dich rote Rose rote Rose Rosemarie - Du nur Du
The singer declares their love for Rosemarie, but emphasizes that she is the one they love and want in their life.

Fühl bitte fühl mich
The singer seeks physical and emotional intimacy with Rosemarie.

Ich bau Dir Schlösser aus Acryl wir spielen dann Frau und Mann
The singer reassures Rosemarie of their commitment and readiness to build a strong foundation for their relationship by symbolizing their love in a material way, and promising to play the role of man and woman together.

Du wir gehen Hand in Hand in mein Schlaraffenland
The singer repeats the invitation for Rosemarie to join them in their dreamland of pleasure.

Ahdabadabadadab ich bin jetzt König dieser Stadt fast wie Prinz Charles für eine Nacht
The singer reiterates their feeling of control and power over the night.

Du wir gehen Hand in Hand in mein Schlaraffenland
The singer's perfect world is one where Rosemarie is by their side.

Ahdabadabadadab ich bin jetzt König dieser Stadt fast wie Prinz Charles für eine Nacht
The singer reaffirms the power they feel over the night.

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