Royal Jelly
Deap Vally Lyrics
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There's no light at the end of the tunnel
Oh no, don't you know?
There ain't no gold at the end of the rainbow
Oh no, oh no well
There's no light at the end of the tunnel
There ain't no gold
If you want to be creepy
If you want to be misty
That you better start hassling
Oh no,
I know how you feel
You want at all, but it ain't be easy
Well than, see what
Straight to the top
But you might get quizy
Glitters you see
That might not be gold but sure it's shining
Come on
See . logo
Straight to the top
If you want to be creepy
That you better be clumsy
If you want to be misty
That you better start hassling
Honey,
So sweet, so sweet
Honey,
So sweet, so sweet
If you want to be creepy
That you better be clumsy
If you want to be misty
That you better start hassling
The lyrics of Deap Vally's song Royal Jelly speak to the idea that success and happiness may not come as easily as one may expect. The first two lines of the song establish the theme of disappointment and disillusionment. The phrase "there's no light at the end of the tunnel" is a commonly used idiom to illustrate hopelessness, and the line, "there ain't no gold at the end of the rainbow" refers to the well-known myth that at the end of a rainbow there is a pot of gold. Together, both lines convey the message that despite the idea of hope and reward, it's not always guaranteed.
The lyrics then proceed to give advice on how to achieve one's goals. The lines "If you want to be creepy, you better be clumsy. If you want to be misty, you better start hassling" may seem obscure, but they can be taken to mean that if someone wants to achieve something that seems unconventional or out of the ordinary, they need to be willing to take risks, make mistakes and even fail. The lines that follow are a sort of pep talk that encourages listeners to keep pushing for their goals, even if it's not an easy path to achieve.
Overall, Deap Vally's song Royal Jelly is a commentary on the idea that success doesn't come easily, and that it takes perseverance, risk-taking and hard work to achieve one's goals. The lyrics convey a message that listeners can connect with, as it speaks to the realities of life and the fact that things may not always work out as hoped.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, oh no well
The singer expresses concern about a situation.
There's no light at the end of the tunnel
The situation is bleak and hopeless.
Oh no, don't you know?
The singer questions the listener's knowledge or understanding.
There ain't no gold at the end of the rainbow
The pursuit of a goal or dream will not lead to riches or success.
There's no light at the end of the tunnel / There ain't no gold
Repetition of the first lines to emphasize the hopelessness of the situation.
If you want to be creepy / That you better be clumsy
To achieve a certain vibe or image, one must embrace imperfection or flaws.
If you want to be misty / That you better start hassling
To create a certain mood or atmosphere, one must put in effort and work hard.
Oh no, / I know how you feel
The artist empathizes with the listener's struggle.
You want at all, but it ain't be easy
The listener desires something, but achieving it will not be simple or straightforward.
Well than, see what / Straight to the top / But you might get quizy
Encouragement to aim high, but with the warning that success may come with negative consequences or side effects.
Glitters you see / That might not be gold but sure it's shining
Things that appear attractive and desirable may not actually lead to true wealth or success.
Come on / See . logo / Straight to the top
Exhortation to pursue success with determination.
Honey, / So sweet, so sweet
Metaphorical reference to success or accomplishment as something enjoyable.
If you want to be creepy / That you better be clumsy
Repetition of earlier lines to reinforce the idea that imperfection or flaws can be desirable.
If you want to be misty / That you better start hassling
Repetition of earlier lines to reinforce the idea that hard work and effort are required to achieve a desired mood or atmosphere.
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RecklessWonderland
[Verse 1]
Oh no, ooh Noel
There ain’t no light at the end of the tunnel
Oh oh, don't ya know
There ain't no gold at the end of the rainbow
Oh no, oh no Noel
There's ain’t no light at the end of the tunnel
Oh oh, don’t ya know
There ain't no gold…
[Chorus]
If you wanna be Queen Bee
Then you better make honey
If you wanna be Miss Thing
Then you better start hustling
[Verse 2]
Noel, know how you feel
You want it all and you want it easy
Well then, seat buckles locked
Going straight to the top but you might get queasy
All that, glitters you see
May not be gold but it sure is shiny
Come on, our seat buckles locked
Going straight to the top…
[Chorus]
If you wanna be Queen Bee
Then you better make honey
If you wanna be Miss Thing
Then you better start hustling
[Bridge]
Honey, so sweet, so swee-eeeet
Honey, so sweet, so swee-eeeet
[Chorus/Outro]
If you wanna be Queen Bee (Oooo, Oooo, Oo-ooo)
Then you better make honey (Oooo, Oooo, Oo-ooo)
If you wanna be Miss Thing (Oooo, Oooo, Oo-ooo)
Then you better start hustling (Oooo, Oooo, Oo-ooo)
Noel, you gotta make the gold at the end of the rainbow.
Salomé GRD
Oh no, oh no well
There's no light at the end of the tunnel
Oh no, don't you know?
There ain't no gold at the end of the rainbow
Oh no, oh no well
There's no light at the end of the tunnel
There ain't no gold
If you want to be creepy
That you better be clumsy
If you want to be misty
That you better start hassling
Oh no,
I know how you feel
You want at all, but it ain't be easy
Well than, see what
Straight to the top
But you might get quizy
Glitters you see
That might not be gold but sure it's shining
Come on
See . logo
Straight to the top
If you want to be creepy
That you better be clumsy
If you want to be misty
That you better start hassling
Honey,
So sweet, so sweet
Honey,
So sweet, so sweet
If you want to be creepy
That you better be clumsy
If you want to be misty
That you better start hassling
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Pistol pete
Saw these girls open for garbage at the hard rock cafe , Orlando for the first time ever....I'm hooked!
Her guitar riffs sound a lot like Black Sabbaths i think and the drummer is awesome!
Absolute Prawn
Saw them before queens of the stone age in finsbury park!
RecklessWonderland
[Verse 1]
Oh no, ooh Noel
There ain’t no light at the end of the tunnel
Oh oh, don't ya know
There ain't no gold at the end of the rainbow
Oh no, oh no Noel
There's ain’t no light at the end of the tunnel
Oh oh, don’t ya know
There ain't no gold…
[Chorus]
If you wanna be Queen Bee
Then you better make honey
If you wanna be Miss Thing
Then you better start hustling
[Verse 2]
Noel, know how you feel
You want it all and you want it easy
Well then, seat buckles locked
Going straight to the top but you might get queasy
All that, glitters you see
May not be gold but it sure is shiny
Come on, our seat buckles locked
Going straight to the top…
[Chorus]
If you wanna be Queen Bee
Then you better make honey
If you wanna be Miss Thing
Then you better start hustling
[Bridge]
Honey, so sweet, so swee-eeeet
Honey, so sweet, so swee-eeeet
[Chorus/Outro]
If you wanna be Queen Bee (Oooo, Oooo, Oo-ooo)
Then you better make honey (Oooo, Oooo, Oo-ooo)
If you wanna be Miss Thing (Oooo, Oooo, Oo-ooo)
Then you better start hustling (Oooo, Oooo, Oo-ooo)
Noel, you gotta make the gold at the end of the rainbow.
Treble Maker - original songs
Great sound, love that twisted, bended guitar notes, the singing and the steady beat.
Ama
This song has been stuck in my mind ever since. If you ever get the chance to see them live they will not disappoint with there performance.
Rainingdeth
Saw them live at Finsbury park yesterday (opening for QOTSA) and this video really does them no justice
They're super energetic and loud when playing live, would highly recommend
sspicyyful
It's nice to hear music that sounds 'analog' these days.
toxic.pink
playing on a loop, it's a fucking amazing song. heard it on spotify yesterday but the video really gives it a lot more power.
i can totally hear Nick's influence on this, it's a perfect match. give me the album now!
Lisztomaniac Girl
Agreed, fucking perfect match <3
Karina Lagstrom
The first two songs that have come out for this album so far are so empowering. Reflection is my jam, I never stop with that one. I can't wait for the studio version of it, and of course the full album! Love you guys so fucking much.