Helicopter
Domino Tributes Lyrics
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Empty
Running on
Bravado
As if to say, as if to say
As if to say, he doesn't like chocolate
He's born a liar, he'll die a liar
Some things will never be different
Stop being so American
There's a time and there's a place
So James Dean
So blue jeans
Gonna save the world
He's gonna
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Three out of five, three out of five (it's not enough)
Six out of ten
Better luck next time
Just like his Dad, just like his Dad (the same mistakes)
Some things will never be different
Hungry and dumb, hungry and dumb (so wait in line)
Queuing up for some more junk food
It's not my fault, it's not my fault (just this once)
They're getting so much younger
Why can't you be more European
Bastard child of guilt and shame
Bury your head in the sand
I'm thinking six, six, six
I'm thinking six
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
It's not enough
The lyrics of Domino Tributes' song "Helicopter" are a critique of American culture and its influence on the rest of the world. The opening lines describe a sense of emptiness and bravado, with the singer running on empty and pretending to be something they're not. The line "as if to say, he doesn't like chocolate" is a reference to the idea that American culture is often seen as artificial and superficial, particularly in its obsession with candy and other sugary treats. The following lines suggest that this artifice is ingrained in the singer's very being - they were "born a liar" and will "die a liar".
The chorus of the song asks a series of questions about whether the singer is hoping for a miracle. This could be interpreted in a number of ways - perhaps they are hoping for some kind of escape from their own emptiness and superficiality, or for some kind of change in the world around them. The repeated phrase "it's not enough" suggests that they are constantly striving for something more, but that they never quite find it.
The second verse of the song continues the critique of American culture, with references to James Dean and blue jeans as symbols of a superficial attitude to life. The singer notes that "some things will never be different", implying that these cultural attitudes are deeply ingrained and unlikely to change. The line "hungry and dumb" suggests that many people blindly follow American culture without really questioning it. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is thinking about the number 666, which is often associated with evil or the devil - this could be a reference to their sense of disillusionment with the world around them, or a sense that American culture is leading them down a dangerous path.
Line by Line Meaning
North to south
Traveling from the northern region to the southern region
Empty
Feeling alone and incomplete
Running on
Living life recklessly and without restraint
Bravado
Pretending to be confident and brave
As if to say, as if to say
Speaking indirectly or insinuating something without being direct
As if to say, he doesn't like chocolate
Suggesting that he has peculiar dislikes or preferences
He's born a liar, he'll die a liar
Implying that he is a naturally deceitful person and will always be one
Some things will never be different
Certain aspects of life are unchanging and predictable
Stop being so American
Avoiding the stereotypical American mentality and behavior
There's a time and there's a place
Recognizing that some actions are appropriate only in certain situations
So James Dean
Recreating the cool and rebellious aura of James Dean's persona
So blue jeans
Embracing the casual and timeless style of blue jeans
Gonna save the world
Having grandiose goals and ambitions to change the world for the better
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Questioning the likelihood of a miraculous event happening
Three out of five, three out of five (it's not enough)
Realizing that a mediocre rating or score is insufficient to meet the desired standard
Six out of ten
Acknowledging a slightly better rating than before
Better luck next time
Expressing optimism and encouragement for future attempts
Just like his Dad, just like his Dad (the same mistakes)
Repeating mistakes and problems that have been inherited through generations
Hungry and dumb, hungry and dumb (so wait in line)
Being foolish and impatiently waiting for something that may not be worth it
Queuing up for some more junk food
Indulging in unhealthy and unsatisfying habits
It's not my fault, it's not my fault (just this once)
Blaming external factors for a mistake, while also acknowledging personal responsibility
They're getting so much younger
Noticing that people around are getting younger, emphasizing the passing of time
Why can't you be more European
Questioning the differences and preferences between European and American lifestyles
Bastard child of guilt and shame
Feeling guilty and ashamed about oneself, while also derogatorily describing oneself as illegitimate
Bury your head in the sand
Avoiding or ignoring problems instead of facing and dealing with them
I'm thinking six, six, six
Referencing the devil's number and enjoying the taboo of it
It's not enough
Feeling inadequate and unsatisfied with the current situation or outcome
Contributed by Avery J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Dominos powers
Probability manipulation
Enhanced strength
Enhanced stamina
Enhanced durability
Enhanced agility
Enhanced endurance
Enhanced reflexes
Mutant physiology
Enhanced leaping
Master martial artist
Master weapons proficiency
Master acrobatics
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Hedgehoginthetardis
I love how they did her in this film. I was skeptical at first about how you would 'show' luck powers in a movie, but they chose an aboslutely genius and hilarious way of showing it, and all of her scenes were the biggest highlights of the film
Video Guy
Why would you be skeptical of that? It isn’t hard to show a character who has good things consistently happen to them and emerge unscathed from disasters. It’s been done before. The only reason anyone would be skeptical of the visual component of that ability is because… the dialogue in this movie says you should be skeptical. Not for any actual reason
Wowza
@Video Guy what a weird reason to comment on someone's comment. They couldn't imagine how her powers could be represented. Is that so hard to comprehend? Just leave it alone. Gosh.
Video Guy
@Wowza They’re giving this movie credit for something the movie blatantly instructs them to give it credit for (it’s in the scene). And nobody, including the 4 thousand upvotes, questioned it at all. Which is kind of weird
The Doctor
@Video Guy I don't see how that correlates to the comment. the characters in the film being skeptical of the power overall doesn't translate to an audience being skeptical of how it is represented in the film. Two different things. Most people in the audience expect the "subversion", but it's not unusual to wonder if it'll be represented in an engaging way.
Video Guy
@The Doctor It’s unusual for a marvel movie. These are multimillion dollar films with tons of visual artists working on every project. I’ve never seen anyone question how a character’s powers would translate visually. There are heroes with far less visually compelling powers than domino who get entire movies to themselves.
So again I say, the only reason anyone would question the capacity for marvel to make this particular hero’s powers engaging is because the movie tells them to.
Brandon Comer
Domino was a character I didn't really expect to like that I sincerely enjoyed. The actress and writers did a great job with her.
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_Gungrave_
Well its a simple character that doesn't have too much depth so its easier to write a story involving her.
Juan Gonzalez
It means her powers worked lol