Brass In Pocket
Faith Hill & The Pretenders Lyrics
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Got bottle, I'm gonna use it
Intention, I feel inventive
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
Got motion, restrained emotion
Been driving, Detroit leaning
No reason, just seems so pleasing
Gonna use my arms
Gonna use my legs
Gonna use my style
Gonna use my sidestep
Gonna use my fingers
Gonna use my, my, my imagination
'Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention, give it to me
Got rhythm, I can't miss a beat
Got new skank, it's so reet
Got something, I'm winking at you
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
Gonna use my arms
Gonna use my legs
Gonna use my style
Gonna use my sidestep
Gonna use my fingers
Gonna use my, my, my imagination, oh
'Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention
Give it to me
'Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention
Give it to me
Oh
And when you walk
into the room, I see you
I know it's going to happen soon
I look across the room and noticed you noticing me
And I know just what you're thinking
You're thinking, "I want her for myself"
And I'm ready to make that happen
In the song, "Brass in Pocket," Faith Hill and The Pretenders sing about a woman who is confident and determined to get the attention of the person she desires. She has "brass in pocket" meaning that she has the money or the confidence to pursue her interest. "Got motion, restrained emotion" suggests she is cool and calm under pressure. "Been driving, Detroit leaning, no reason, just seems so pleasing" implies that she is driving around with no real purpose but enjoying the ride. The woman is using all her abilities to get noticed by the object of her desire, whether that be her style, her imaginative mind, or her ability to dance. Overall, the lyrics suggest that the woman is special, and she knows it, so she wants the person she likes to know it too.
Line by Line Meaning
Got brass in pocket
I am feeling confident and empowered, like I have something valuable to offer.
Got bottle, I'm gonna use it
I have some liquid courage and I'm not afraid to use it to help me take action and make things happen.
Intention, I feel inventive
I have a clear goal in mind and I'm feeling creative and resourceful in how I will achieve it.
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
I am determined to get your attention and make you aware of my presence and what I have to offer.
Got motion, restrained emotion
I have a lot of energy and passion, but I'm trying to keep it under control and channel it effectively.
Been driving, Detroit leaning
I've been through some tough times and come out the other side, and I'm proud of my resilience and determination.
No reason, just seems so pleasing
I don't have a specific reason for what I'm doing, but it feels good and satisfying to me.
Gonna use my arms
I'm going to physically express myself and use my body language to communicate my message.
Gonna use my legs
I'm going to move around and be active in pursuing what I want.
Gonna use my style
I have a unique way of doing things that sets me apart from others and I'm going to use it to my advantage.
Gonna use my sidestep
I'm going to maneuver around obstacles and challenges in a clever, unexpected way.
Gonna use my fingers
I'm going to make gestures and use my hands to emphasize what I'm saying and add to my overall presentation.
Gonna use my, my, my imagination
I'm going to tap into my creativity and come up with innovative solutions to whatever challenges come my way.
'Cause I gonna make you see
I am confident that I can grab your attention and make you aware of what I have to offer.
There's nobody else here
I am unique and one-of-a-kind, and I want you to recognize and appreciate that.
No one like me
I am special and different in a way that sets me apart from others and makes me stand out.
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I am emphasizing just how unique and special I am, and how deserving I am of your attention and admiration.
I gotta have some of your attention, give it to me
I am demanding that you pay attention to me and recognize my value and worthiness.
Got rhythm, I can't miss a beat
I am in sync with the flow of things around me and I'm not going to miss any opportunities or chances to succeed.
Got new skank, it's so reet
I have a fresh, new approach that is hip and trendy and will help me stand out in a positive way.
Got something, I'm winking at you
I have something special and attractive to offer you, and I'm trying to entice you to notice it.
Give it to me
I am demanding your attention and recognition, and I am not going to stop until I get it.
And when you walk
Even when you are walking away and not paying attention to me, I am still determined to make an impression and show you what I can offer.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christine Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@miger1824
Loving these quality uploads,keep 'em coming TOTPF!
@morpheusspirit6609
Brilliant song!! Good voice, unique style. I can remember when this song first appeared on TOTP.
@nicomedy2010
happy bday Chrissie ;-)
@staniskawbracha8203
PRETENDERS --, uwielbiam wokal wokalistki. BRAWO !!!.
@tyronespivey1982
Special
@nonnayoubuzinnes1669
It's a shame Pete went off the rails, you can see here he was just thrilled to be appearing on TOTP but looking at the Message of Love performance a couple of years later success had gone to his head and he was gripped by heroin addiction.
@MsAppassionata
I wish they had performed this live instead of lip-syncing.
@MLAM168
Blame the producers of TOTP then.
@nonnayoubuzinnes1669
Top of the Pops wouldn't allow it unfortunately