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5) Jazz/Fusion from Malaysia.
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The Dukes
Face First Lyrics
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(???) was just a video game
Cynthia says hi to me
Make a wish on a machine at a shitty carnival
It means something to me
I wake the next morning with an unpleasant surprise
Get a job about toys and computers you know that's my specialty
What am I gonna do I'm thirteen yeah and thirty
They said it would take just six weeks to fix my damn problem
I could get lucky and find that, find that damn Zoltar
Now I'm with someone and work my way up 'cause she means the world to me
Talk to the boss man and get in good with the head of the company
Billy (???) Sea Point Park and it means nothing to me
Now I confess to Susan and talk to her and tell her that I'm thirteen
(???) says I can't handle you, you mean nothing to me
What am I gonna do? I'm locked, I want to go home
They said it would take just six weeks to fix my damn problem
I could get lucky and find that, find that damn Zoltar
The space goes downtown baby
Downtown roller coaster
Sweet, sweet baby
Sweet, sweet they let me go
Shimmy, shimmy cocoa pop
Shimmy, shimmy rock
Shimmy, shimmy cocoa pop
Shimmy, shimmy rock
I met a girlfriend a Triscuit
She said, a Triscuit a biscuit
Ice cream, soda pop, vanilla on the top
Oooh sonny rockin' down the street
Ten times a week
I meant it, I said it
I stole ya momma's credit
I'm cool, I'm hot
Sock me in the stomach three more times
They said it would take just six weeks to fix my damn problem
I could get lucky and find that, find that damn Zoltar
The song "The Dukes" by Face First is a story of a young boy's journey towards growing up and finding his place in the world. The song starts with the boy's passion for his baseball team called "The Dukes." Then he talks about how one day Cynthia greets him and how he makes a wish on a machine at a carnival, which is important to him. The boy wakes up the next day with a problem when Billy borrowed his money and took him to New York City to work at a company that deals with toys and computers. The boy is still young, only thirteen years old, but he works hard to find his place in the competitive world of adulthood.
The story then takes a turn towards a romantic relationship between the boy and someone special, who he works his way up to be with. However, the boy struggles to confess his true age to Susan, and she can't handle him. The boy feels stuck and wants to go home but can't do so because of his responsibilities. He finds solace in music as he sings "Sweet, sweet baby," "shimmy, shimmy coco pop, "shimmy, shimmy rock," which helps ease his stress. The boy laments that it will take six weeks to fix his problem and that he could get lucky and find the "Zoltar" machine.
Overall, the song is about growing up and finding one's place in the world, struggling to keep up with the demands of life, and how music can provide comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
(???) was just a video game
The singer is not sure what the subject is and believes it may only exist in a virtual world.
Cynthia says hi to me
The singer receives a greeting from someone named Cynthia.
Make a wish on a machine at a shitty carnival
The singer makes a wish using a machine at a poor quality amusement park.
It means something to me
The wish is significant to the artist for unspecified reasons.
I wake the next morning with an unpleasant surprise
The artist experiences an unwelcome event after the previous night.
Well Billy knows it's me and borrows some cash and takes me to NYC
Someone named Billy recognizes the singer and helps them get to New York City by lending them money.
Get a job about toys and computers you know that's my specialty
The singer works in a field involving computers and toys which they are skilled in.
What am I gonna do I'm thirteen yeah and thirty
The artist is overwhelmed by their age and unsure of what actions to take.
They said it would take just six weeks to fix my damn problem
An issue the artist is experiencing was estimated to be resolved in a short period of time.
I could get lucky and find that, find that damn Zoltar
The artist expresses hope that their problem will be resolved through chance discovery of something called Zoltar.
Now I'm with someone and work my way up 'cause she means the world to me
The singer is in a relationship and works hard to advance their career for their partner.
Talk to the boss man and get in good with the head of the company
The artist takes steps to impress their employer and gain favor with those in charge.
Billy (???) Sea Point Park and it means nothing to me
Billy references a place called Sea Point Park but it holds no significance to the singer.
Now I confess to Susan and talk to her and tell her that I'm thirteen
The singer informs someone named Susan of their true age after being dishonest with them.
(???) says I can't handle you, you mean nothing to me
An unknown person expresses disdain towards the singer and devalues their worth.
What am I gonna do? I'm locked, I want to go home
The artist is feeling trapped and desires to leave their current situation.
The space goes downtown baby / Downtown roller coaster / Sweet, sweet baby / Sweet, sweet they let me go
These lines appear to be nonsensical phrases without significant meaning.
Shimmy, shimmy cocoa pop / Shimmy, shimmy rock / Shimmy, shimmy cocoa pop / Shimmy, shimmy rock
These lines appear to be nonsensical phrases without significant meaning.
I met a girlfriend a Triscuit / She said, a Triscuit a biscuit / Ice cream, soda pop, vanilla on the top / Oooh sonny rockin' down the street / Ten times a week / I meant it, I said it / I stole ya momma's credit
These lines appear to be nonsensical phrases without significant meaning.
I'm cool, I'm hot / Sock me in the stomach three more times
These lines appear to be nonsensical phrases without significant meaning.
They said it would take just six weeks to fix my damn problem
An issue the artist is experiencing was estimated to be resolved in a short period of time.
I could get lucky and find that, find that damn Zoltar
The artist expresses hope that their problem will be resolved through chance discovery of something called Zoltar.
Contributed by Isabella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.