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Level Up
Drakulas Lyrics
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You was there lookin' all strung out
we was drinkin breathin' ow ow ow
I saw a strap fall from your shoulder
asked if I could bum a quarter
if you wanted to high score with me
I got talent you ought'a know
I got something to talk about
Nimble fingers on your controls
lemme bang out a bonus round and
Level Up
Level Up
Level Up
till we die
You, you you said
the stalls won't lock it's such a nuisance
down at Terminal Amusements
It's so dark that nobody will care
Took me back behind the console
put your tongue into my tonsil
grip the joystick screamin' victory
I SEE I SEE
I got talents you ought'a know
I got something to talk about
Nimble fingers on your controls
lemme bang out a bonus round and
Level Up
Level Up
Level Up
till we die
we gotta
Level Up
Level Up
Level Up
till we die, die, die
We gotta Level Up
I know we gotta Level Up
Level Up
till we die
The lyrics to Drakulas’s song “Level Up” tell a story of two people meeting at a place called Atomic Funhouse. The singer sees the other person, looking “all strung out,” and they end up playing video games together. They continue to play until the singer suggests they go somewhere else, and the other person takes them behind the console at Terminal Amusements. They then engage in sexual activity while still playing video games.
The song touches on themes of escapism, addiction, and sexual exploration. The setting of an arcade or video game console serves as a metaphor for a safe space where the two characters can escape reality and explore their desires. Additionally, the lyrics suggest the ideas of control and power, with the use of phrases like “Nimble fingers on your controls” and “grip the joystick screaming victory.”
Overall, the lyrics to “Level Up” are a unique take on exploring themes of passion and escapism through the lens of video games. It manages to tell a compelling story while remaining fun and lighthearted.
Line by Line Meaning
I was at Atomic Funhouse
The story begins in a place called Atomic Funhouse.
You was there lookin' all strung out
The singer sees someone who looks strung out at Atomic Funhouse.
we was drinkin breathin' ow ow ow
The singer and this other person were at Atomic Funhouse drinking and having some fun.
I saw a strap fall from your shoulder
The singer saw something fall from the other person's shoulder.
asked if I could bum a quarter
The singer asked the other person if he could have a quarter.
if you wanted to high score with me
The singer asked if the other person wanted to get a high score with him by playing games.
YOU SEE YOU SEE
The singer is emphasizing his point and wants the listener to pay more attention.
I got talent you ought'a know
The singer believes he has talent that the other person should know about.
I got something to talk about
The singer has something interesting to talk about.
Nimble fingers on your controls
The singer is saying that he has quick fingers when it comes to playing games.
lemme bang out a bonus round and
The singer is offering to play a bonus round with the other person.
Level Up
This is the title of the song and it represents the desire to do better in life.
Level Up
The desire to level up is repeated to show how important it is.
Level Up
The desire to level up is repeated to show how important it is.
till we die
The desire to level up is so strong that it will last until the singer dies.
You, you you said
The singer is switching his focus back to the other person in the story.
the stalls won't lock it's such a nuisance
The other person is complaining about the stalls not locking in the restroom at Terminal Amusements.
down at Terminal Amusements
Terminal Amusements is another place where the story takes place.
It's so dark that nobody will care
It is so dark at Terminal Amusements that nobody will pay attention to them.
Took me back behind the console
The other person took the singer behind a console at Terminal Amusements.
put your tongue into my tonsil
The other person started kissing the singer aggressively.
grip the joystick screamin' victory
The singer and the other person started playing with the joystick and getting excited about winning.
I SEE I SEE
The singer is again emphasizing his point and wants the listener to pay more attention.
we gotta
The singer is indicating that they need to do something.
Level Up
The singer is repeating the title and emphasizing the need to level up.
Level Up
The singer is repeating the title and emphasizing the need to level up.
Level Up
The singer is repeating the title and emphasizing the need to level up.
till we die, die, die
The need to level up is so strong that it will last until they die.
We gotta Level Up
The singer is repeating the chorus to emphasize the importance of leveling up.
I know we gotta Level Up
The singer is confident that they need to level up to be successful.
Level Up
The singer is repeating the chorus to emphasize the importance of leveling up.
till we die
The need to level up is so strong that it will last until they die.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Zach Blair, Mike Wiebe, Robert Marchant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ben Tisdale
Pure gold! This song is gonna make them at least a little bit more famous. Catchy AF.
ravenx72
We just saw them at The House of Blues, New Orleans on Halloween. We enjoyed the show so much. Got to meet them, super nice, down to earth, and humble guys. The gained three new fans that night, we're obsessed with them now. Can't stop listening to them ❤🖤
Jason Ezell
Love it
Reverse
Awesome video.
The Black Birds
Great song & video!
Rick Mueller
Good shit, Draks!
George Reagan
I should have know the song wasn't actually about playing videogames. 😇
Scott Montgomery
this rules.
MiniMight
I never knew they were speaking English lmao