The Godfather
Fantômas Lyrics
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(gets heavy)
gaaadhaaaa gadhaaaa
gadhaaaa
weehaaaw weehaaaw (x2)
gaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaaah
gaaadhaaaa gaaadhaaaa
gahaaaa
gawowowowowowowow
weehaaaw weeehaaw (x2)
... (tones down to an eery solo again)
yadnaha yadnaha yaaa dnahahahaw
dahdoooo hoooo hooo hooooo
yeahhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaha haaa hawww
yadayada hooooooooooo hooo hooo hooo
The lyrics of Fantômas's song The Godfather are mainly composed of nonsensical syllables and sounds that are meant to convey a sense of darkness, terror, and foreboding. The piece begins with an eerie solo that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The heavy music then kicks in with a repeating pattern of "gadhaaaa" and "gawowowowowowowow", creating a sense of chaos and distress.
The chorus of the song features the repeated chanting of "gaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaaah" and "gaaadhaaaa gaaadhaaaa", which further add to the ominous and unsettling atmosphere. The song then moves back and forth between heavy, chaotic sections and slower, more ominous passages, building towards a climactic ending that features a final chant of "yadayada hooooooooooo hooo hooo hooo". Overall, the lyrics of The Godfather paint a picture of darkness, terror, and impending doom, using a combination of sounds, syllables, and musical elements to create a sense of unease and foreboding in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
(eery solo)
An ominous and dark beginning to the song sets the tone for the rest of the piece.
(gets heavy)
The music increases in intensity and becomes louder and more powerful.
gaaadhaaaa gadhaaaa
An indescribable sound that adds to the feeling of tension and discomfort.
gadhaaaa
A continuation of the eerie and unsettling sound heard previously.
gawowowowowowowow
A sudden and sharp wavering sound that startles the listener.
weehaaaw weehaaaw (x2)
The sound of two animals calling out to one another, perhaps signaling danger or distress.
gaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaaah
A guttural and jarring sound that creates tension and anticipation in the listener.
gaaadhaaaa gaaadhaaaa
The same unsettling sound heard earlier, adding to the sense of dread.
gahaaaa
A sudden interruption in the music that adds to the feeling of unease and discomfort.
gawowowowowowowow
The same sharp wavering sound heard earlier, now building to a crescendo.
weehaaaw weeehaaw (x2)
The continued sound of animals calling out - a warning of danger to come.
... (tones down to an eery solo again)
The music quiets down, but maintains its sense of foreboding.
yadnaha yadnaha yaaa dnahahahaw
A nonsensical utterance that contributes to the overall ominous atmosphere of the song.
dahdoooo hoooo hooo hooooo
A deep and resonant sound that creates a feeling of grandeur and power.
yeahhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaha haaa hawww
An exclamation of triumph, but delivered in a menacing and intimidating way.
yadayada hooooooooooo hooo hooo hooo
A continued sense of foreboding and unease, with a mournful undertone.
Contributed by Ethan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.