Lady Killer
Flash and the Pan Lyrics


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There's a Jaguar in the driveway
A great big swimming pool
A big round bed and a five foot two
To keep him cool

And there's a hot rod on the table
A suitcase full of cash A big fat smile when he's facing the sun
The man got class

He's the law
Gets the draw
Broke a jaw
Won the war
And he knows the score

Lady-killer Watch it, watch it
Lady-killer

There's a mad dog down in Sheba
A growl in northern Spain
And there's a plan to take him out
He wins again And he's knight in PR. armour
Always gets the girl
A big fat smile when he's facing the sun
And saves the world

He's the law
Gets the draw
Broke a jaw
Won the war
And he knows the score

Lady-killer Watch it, watch it
Lady-killer

Awake
A dream
A room
A scheme
The real thing
"Walter Mitty come home"

Get it
Get it
You got it

Lady-killer
Watch it, watch it
Lady-killer
Lady killer
That's a fact, man in black, wears a stack
Lady killer
Oh look out Lady killer
Keeps it cool, goes to school, knows the rule, plays the fool
Lady killer
Knows that I'll make a call, very tall, on the ball
Lady killer
Lays it down all around, knows the sound, plays the clown
Lady killer
Man in heat, got a beat, keep the street nice and neat




He's a lady killer
Lady killer

Overall Meaning

The song "Lady Killer" by Flash and the Pan is a story about a man who exudes confidence and power, with a luxurious lifestyle that includes a Jaguar, a swimming pool, and a big round bed. He has a hot rod on the table and a suitcase full of cash, and he always faces the sun with a big fat smile. The man is a lady-killer, a term use to describe an attractive man who has no trouble in seducing women. He always gets the girl and has a reputation for being a knight in PR. armor. He's a law unto himself, always gets the draw, wins the war, and knows the score.


The lyrics continue with mentioning the presence of a mad dog down in Sheba and a growl in northern Spain, and there is a plan to take him out. Despite all the threats, our protagonist wins again and arrives as the hero who saves the world. The song also talks about how the character is Awake, living the dream, in a room with a scheme, the real thing. A sense of admiration and awe is evident in the chorus, where the singer repeats the phrase, "Lady-killer, watch it, watch it, Lady-killer." The song ends with more descriptions of his suave nature, with man in black who wears a stack, keeps it cool, goes to school, and knows the rule.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a Jaguar in the driveway
There is a luxury car parked in his driveway.


A great big swimming pool
He has a large swimming pool.


A big round bed and a five foot two
He has a circular bed and a woman who is five feet and two inches tall.


To keep him cool
She keeps him refreshed and content.


And there's a hot rod on the table
There is a model car on the table.


A suitcase full of cash
There is a bag filled with cash.


A big fat smile when he's facing the sun
He smiles broadly while facing the sun, feeling confident and happy.


The man got class
He is sophisticated and stylish.


He's the law
He is powerful and influential.


Gets the draw
He always wins in any situation.


Broke a jaw
He injured somebody's jaw.


Won the war
He emerged victorious in a battle.


And he knows the score
He has a good understanding of the situation.


Lady-killer
He charms women effortlessly.


Watch it, watch it
Be cautious, be alert.


There's a mad dog down in Sheba
There is an aggressive dog in Sheba.


A growl in northern Spain
A dog is making a menacing rumbling sound in northern Spain.


And there's a plan to take him out
Someone intends to eliminate the dog.


He wins again
He emerges victorious once more.


And he's knight in PR. armor
He carries himself with honor.


Always gets the girl
He always gets the woman's attention.


And saves the world
He has the ability to make important or positive change.


Awake
He is conscious.


A dream
This is a wishful fantasy.


A room
This is a location, a place.


A scheme
This is a plan, typically one that is secret or cunning.


The real thing
This is the truth, not a fabrication.


"Walter Mitty come home"
This is a reference to a daydreamer who imagines exciting scenarios and envies heroes.


Get it
Understand what is being conveyed.


You got it
You understand it correctly.


Lady killer
He is very attractive to women and could easily win someone over.


That's a fact, man in black, wears a stack
He is dressed elegantly and has a high status.


Oh look out Lady killer
Be careful, this man is very charming to women.


Keeps it cool, goes to school, knows the rule, plays the fool
He maintains a calm demeanor, is educated, understands the situation, and can act like a fool for fun.


Knows that I'll make a call, very tall, on the ball
He is already aware that someone will call and he is prepared, as well as confident and observant.


Lays it down all around, knows the sound, plays the clown
He is exceptionally skilled and can perform well in any situation while still being playful and humorous.


Man in heat, got a beat, keep the street nice and neat
He's in a state of heightened energy and excitement, has a rhythm to his movement, and takes care of his surroundings.




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