Viejo Abasto
G-Spliff Lyrics
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To defeat, our foes
Did they send me tailows
When I need, Ho-ohs
You're the weakest team I've leveled up
And since I haven't caught mewtwo
Mister i'll make a mon out of you
Tranquills in the forest
E-X-P, we crave
Once we find the center
We are sure to save
Could use candies so we'd stand a chance,
But ive only got a few
Somehow I'll make a mon
Out of you.
How does it know dragon breathe
It's a level seven goomy
Boy that Tentacool's Whirpool is sure to win
We're gonna get rolled out to death
Hope she doesn't sweep right through me
Now I really wish that I knew Rapid Spin!
POKE-MON
You must use swift on a Double Teamer
POKE-MON
With all the force of the great Suicune
POKE-MON
With all the STRENGTH of Electivire
Mysterious as the dark caves of Mt. moon
Rocket hideout puzzles
That we'll need, to solve
Heed my every order
And you might evolve
You're unsuited for the HM04
So pack up, go in BOX 2
How could I make a mon
Out of you
(repeat)
(repeat)
The lyrics to "Viejo Abasto" by G-Spliff are a clever mix of references to the popular Japanese franchise Pokémon and traditional elements of hip-hop music. The song opens with the lines "Let's get down to grinding/To defeat our foes/Did they send me tailows/When I need Ho-ohs," which are a reference to the act of grinding in Pokémon games, where players fight battles repeatedly to level up their Pokémon and become stronger. The reference to Ho-ohs is likely a nod to the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh, whose appearance is said to bring happiness. The second verse further references the game's mechanics, as the singer mentions his need for experience points (E-X-P) and the use of "candies" to make his Pokémon stronger.
The chorus of the song also incorporates Pokémon references, as the singer urges his team to "use swift on a Double Teamer" and calls on their strength to match that of powerful Pokémon like Suicune and Electivire. The last verse of the song references the puzzle elements of the game, as the singer mentions the "Rocket hideout puzzles" that players must navigate in the games. The line "Heed my every order/And you might evolve" is also a reference to the evolution mechanic in Pokémon, where certain Pokémon evolve after reaching a certain level or meeting certain requirements.
Overall, "Viejo Abasto" is a clever and playful take on the world of Pokémon, using the franchise's language and imagery to create a unique and fun hip-hop track.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get down to grinding
It's time to train hard and work towards defeating our opponents
To defeat, our foes
Our ultimate goal is to defeat those who stand in our way
Did they send me tailows
Our opponents may not be challenging enough for us to face
When I need, Ho-ohs
We require tough opponents to help us improve our skills
You're the weakest team I've leveled up
Our opponents are not strong enough to pose a real threat to us
And since I haven't caught mewtwo
We have yet to face our greatest challenge
Mister i'll make a mon out of you
Through training and tactical analysis, I can turn a weak Pokemon into a formidable opponent
Tranquills in the forest
We're in a peaceful area surrounded by Pokemon
E-X-P, we crave
We need to gain experience in battles in order to level up
Once we find the center
If we make it to a Pokemon Center, we can heal and prepare for battles
We are sure to save
We're confident we can overcome any obstacles and emerge victorious
Could use candies so we'd stand a chance
We could benefit from items that boost our Pokemon's stats in battle
But ive only got a few
Unfortunately, we don't have many resources at our disposal
Somehow I'll make a mon
Through determination and creativity, we can turn a weak Pokemon into a strong one
Out of you.
And overcome our opponents
How does it know dragon breathe
We're surprised by the opposing Pokemon's move choice
It's a level seven goomy
The opposing Pokemon is weak compared to ours
Boy that Tentacool's Whirpool is sure to win
We're anxious about facing an opposing Tentacool with a powerful Water-type move
We're gonna get rolled out to death
We're worried that we'll lose the match if we can't turn things around
Hope she doesn't sweep right through me
We're worried that the opposing Pokemon will take out our entire team with ease
Now I really wish that I knew Rapid Spin!
We're frustrated that we don't have the right move to counter our opponent's strategy
POKE-MON
These are the challenges we face in the world of Pokemon!
You must use swift on a Double Teamer
We're sharing advice on how to handle a particular scenario in a battle
With all the force of the great Suicune
We need to summon all our strength and resources to overcome our opponent
With all the STRENGTH of Electivire
We need to channel our inner power to win
Mysterious as the dark caves of Mt. moon
The challenges we face are full of mystery and surprises
Rocket hideout puzzles
We're facing a particularly tricky section of the game
That we'll need, to solve
We can only advance if we solve this puzzle
Heed my every order
We need to work as a team and follow a leader to succeed
And you might evolve
If we work hard and overcome challenges together, we can level up and evolve
You're unsuited for the HM04
We realize that certain Pokemon are better suited for certain tasks than others
So pack up, go in BOX 2
We need to be strategic in selecting the right Pokemon for the job
How could I make a mon
We're reflecting on the challenges we face and how we can overcome them
Out of you
Even the weakest Pokemon can become a formidable opponent with hard work and determination
(repeat)
We need to keep reminding ourselves of the challenges we face and how we can overcome them
Writer(s): Guillermo Porro
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sargentshares
This song makes me want to be anywhere and everywhere all at once around anywhere warm with coastal vibes and fresh air.
@latitudeselongitudes1932
I get more of a city vibe with this track. Specifically of Buenos Aires, i spent one month there in 2011, great city with charming and old cafes, restaurants, bookstores
@jiyeon1215
믹키 양손사격 눈에 훤히 그려진다
@eduavalos1
makina alto tema
@musicbrokers
💕 💕 💕
@razorthehedgehog7762
Dark highway song
@joaoqueiroz331
I have heard a similar track like this one, but I can't remember the name...
@MorezaOfficial
who is the producer of this track?
@cadukaweb6620
Meco sound
@nachochiurchiu5374
g spliff is the producer of this track, he is an Argentine producer named Guillermo Porro