Pitchfork labeled Deerhoof as "the best band in the world.” The New York Times described them as “one of the most original rock bands to have come along in the last decade.” From their humble beginnings as an obscure San Francisco noise act, they've become one of indie music's most influential bands with their ecstatic and unruly take on pop.
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Choco Fight
Deerhoof Lyrics
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Give chocolates and mirror balls
Show me your personality
Who has done to the sailor
Who has done to the tiger
Come overseas
The power of two homes
The opening lines to "Choco Fight" by Deerhoof can be interpreted in a few different ways. It’s possible that the “singer with piggy toes” refers to someone who is naturally talented and gifted, but also perhaps a bit unconventional or even clumsy. It’s also possible that this phrase is meant to be taken literally, and that the singer is referring to someone who has literal piggy toes. The next line, “Give chocolates and mirror balls,” could be seen as an offering of love or affection, represented by the chocolates, or a desire for attention and admiration, represented by the mirror balls. When the singer asks, “Show me your personality,” it’s as if they are asking the object of their affection to reveal themselves more fully, to be vulnerable and authentic.
The next lines, “Who has done to the sailor / Who has done to the tiger,” are a bit more enigmatic. It’s unclear who or what has been done to the sailor and the tiger, or what relevance this has to the rest of the song. It could be that these two animals represent some kind of primal, instinctual nature that the singer is trying to access.
Overall, the lyrics to “Choco Fight” are intentionally cryptic and open to interpretation. They seem to touch on themes of love, identity, and self-discovery, but in a way that intentionally defies easy categorization or explanation.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe singer with piggy toes
Possibly, the singer featured in this song possesses peculiar physical attributes such as toes that resemble those of a pig
Give chocolates and mirror balls
The request of the singer for chocolates and mirror balls, which could be perceived as figurative representations of life's pleasurable offerings
Show me your personality
The singer's invitation to have a glimpse of the true nature and character of the person being addressed, possibly in order to connect with them more genuinely
Who has done to the sailor
An inquiry into the identity of the individual or group responsible for perpetrating a certain act against a sailor. The act itself is left undefined and could be symbolic
Who has done to the tiger
A continuation of the previous line but this time, the focus is on a tiger. Once more, the exact nature of the act and its symbolism are not established
Come overseas
An invitation for someone to go abroad or to another place that is different from their current location
My greet will cure your great soul
A claim by the singer that their words of greeting have the ability to heal or improve the well-being of the person being addressed. The idea of a 'great soul' could possibly refer to a person with exceptional qualities
The power of two homes
The might or influence of two separate abodes, which could be taken literally or symbolically
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GREGORY LOVELL SAUNIER, JOHN DIETERICH, SATOMI MATSUZAKI
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Imptheshrimp
First time listening to Deerhoof, but oh my gosh this song is so amazing. My mind is utterly blown and my writers block is completely annihilated.
jdiedrick
whenever i hear this song i imagine myself as a penguin dancing in the arctic. best deerhoof song.
Reagan McCreary
one of the most unappreciated songs of all time
bestfrogs247
Thank you for posting "Deerhoof - Choco Fight."
kipponi
Yeah they are great but only few knew them. They do whatever they want.
Can't categorize. Fresh and unpredictable.
I hope that they come to Finland second time. First time when they were here I didn't knew them.
Rainer-Wilfried Kasuppke
swaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag
yoznfroogurt
@Imptheshrimp Listen to Tera Melos
Zack nesh
yoznfroogurt caught Tera melos not long ago in toronto opening for chon. Absolutely stole the show