Underground
Cornwell Hugh Lyrics

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(Ft Hugh Cornwell)

Come on and milk it while you're hot
Sell out hang out with a new set of friends
Take the arty farty out your eyes
Smoke this chill out enjoy the ride
You know it's true
You know we do need you to

Sell a million or two
'cause your last record sales weren't high.

Oh so cheesy but we don't mind
Let's get greedy taking it all from behind
So cheesy but we don't care
'cause we're running outta underground

So switch the light out on the cat walk 'cause
The pussy died long ago
Have a drink on me and even more
Hands up snap shot with your pants down
You know it's true
You know we do need you to
Sell a million or two
'cause your last record sales weren't high.

Oh so cheesy but we don't mind
Let's get greedy taking it all from behind
So cheesy but we don't care
'cause we're running outta underground

Oh so cheesy but we don't mind
Let's get greedy taking it all from behind
So cheesy but we don't care
'cause we're running outta underground

'cause we're running outta under running outta underground
Running outta under running outta underground

Oh so cheesy but we don't mind
Let's get greedy taking it all from behind

So cheesy but we don't care
'cause we're running outta underground

Overall Meaning

The song "Underground" by Cornwell Hugh is a commentary on the music industry and how it pressures artists to sell out and conform to mainstream standards in order to achieve success. The lyrics mock the industry's obsession with sales and commercial success, and encourage artists to abandon their artistic integrity in order to achieve it.

The first verse opens with the line "Come on and milk it while you're hot," which is a nod to the industry's desire to capitalize on an artist's success, even if it requires sacrificing their artistic vision or integrity. The line "Take the arty farty out your eyes" implies that the industry prefers artists who make easy, accessible music that will sell quickly, rather than those who take risks or challenge the status quo.

The chorus repeats the line "Oh so cheesy but we don't mind," which further emphasizes the industry's willingness to promote and sell music that lacks real artistic merit. The repetition of the line "Running outta underground" suggests that the industry is moving away from supporting underground or alternative music and is instead focusing on mainstream, commercial success.

Overall, "Underground" is a biting commentary on the music industry and the pressures that it places on artists to sell out in order to achieve success.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on and milk it while you're hot
Take advantage of your current popularity while it lasts.

Sell out hang out with a new set of friends
Compromise your artistic integrity by catering to mainstream tastes and associating with people who will help you sell more records.

Take the arty farty out your eyes
Stop being pretentious and focus on creating music that will appeal to a wider audience.

Smoke this chill out enjoy the ride
Relax and don't worry too much about the artistic or commercial side of things; just enjoy the experience of making music.

You know it's true You know we do need you to Sell a million or two 'cause your last record sales weren't high.
We know it's crass, but we need you to sell more records to keep the label afloat, especially since your last album didn't sell well.

Oh so cheesy but we don't mind Let's get greedy taking it all from behind So cheesy but we don't care 'cause we're running outta underground
We acknowledge that what we're asking you to do is tacky and mercenary, but we're willing to stoop low in order to stay relevant as an underground label.

So switch the light out on the cat walk 'cause The pussy died long ago
The era of edgy, provocative, counter-cultural music is over.

Have a drink on me and even more Hands up snap shot with your pants down
Let's party and act out to make it seem like we're still rebellious and relevant.

'cause we're running outta under running outta underground Running outta under running outta underground
We're desperate to maintain our relevance as an edgy underground label, but we're not sure how much longer we can keep it up.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERROL RENNALLS, MUSTAFA GUENDOGDU, OLIVER DOMMASCHK, STAVROS IOANNOU

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