During his rise to notability, Diplo worked with British musician M.I.A., an artist who is credited with helping expose him in his early career. Later, Pentz and fellow M.I.A. producer Switch created a Jamaican dancehall project titled Major Lazer. Since then, Diplo has worked on production and mixtape projects with many other notable pop artists. Pentz's alias, short for Diplodocus, derives from his childhood fascination with dinosaurs.
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Intro
Diplo Lyrics
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But by God, I wish I'd find some
Sometimes in life, what you wanna do
Isn't necessarily what you're gonna do
Yup
Everyone fell fast and hard around here
Hitchin' a ride, the desert won't hide me no more
Let me tell you somethin', son
If there's gonna be a showdown (hitchin' a ride)
You better not turn your back (the desert won't hide me no more)
Oh, and uh, don't forget to tip your queen (hitchin' a ride)
The desert won't hide me no more
Hitchin' a ride, the desert won't hide me no more
Hitchin' a ride, the desert won't hide me no more
The song "Intro" by Diplo feat. Orville Peck is an intriguing blend of western and electronic music that sets the stage for a dramatic story. The opening lines of the song express a desire for excitement and trouble in an otherwise calm and mundane town. The singer seems to be searching for something more in life, something that challenges them and makes them feel alive. However, they acknowledge that sometimes what they would like to do is not always what they will do, hinting at a potential internal struggle.
The song continues with a series of vivid and poetic images that suggest a sense of danger and adventure. The line "everyone fell fast and hard around here" evokes the sense of a place full of temptation and risk, like a wild west town where people lose themselves to passions and vices. The references to hitchhiking through the desert and "showdowns" suggest a lawless and unpredictable environment where danger lurks around every corner. The repeated refrain of "the desert won't hide me no more" creates a sense of inevitability and resignation, as if the singer is resigned to their fate and knows that they cannot escape it forever.
Overall, "Intro" is a powerful expression of longing for adventure and excitement, set against a backdrop of western mythology and electronic beats. The lyrics paint vivid pictures of a world full of danger and temptation, and the music captures the tension and drama of the story perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no trouble in this town
The town is peaceful and without conflict
But by God, I wish I'd find some
The singer is bored and seeking excitement
Sometimes in life, what you wanna do
Your desires don't always align with reality
Isn't necessarily what you're gonna do
You may not be able to act on your desires
Everyone fell fast and hard around here
People easily get caught up in things in this town
Like, uh, snake oil with a hefty price tag
People are easily deceived by things that seem valuable but are actually worthless
Hitchin' a ride, the desert won't hide me no more
The singer is leaving town and can no longer rely on the isolation of the desert to keep them hidden
Let me tell you somethin', son
The artist is about to give advice
If there's gonna be a showdown (hitchin' a ride)
If there is going to be a conflict
You better not turn your back (the desert won't hide me no more)
You can't count on the desert to protect you anymore, so stay vigilant
Oh, and uh, don't forget to tip your queen (hitchin' a ride)
An ironic statement, suggesting that you should always show gratitude and respect, even in difficult situations
The desert won't hide me no more
The artist is leaving and can no longer count on the desert to keep them hidden
Hitchin' a ride, the desert won't hide me no more
Repetition for emphasis
Hitchin' a ride, the desert won't hide me no more
Repetition for emphasis
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlos Santalolla, Daniel Pitout, Thomas Wesley Pentz
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