0:00 (10:04) Clipse - "… Read Full Bio ↴0:00 (10:04) X-Ray Spex - "Oh Bondage! Up Yours"
0:00 (10:04) Clipse - "Grindin'"
0:00 (10:06) Fall Out Boy - "Sugar, We're Goin Down"
0:02 (10:06) Trina featuring Lil Wayne - "Don't Trip"
0:07 (10:11) SWV - "I'm So Into You"
0:24 (10:28) Public Enemy - "Rebel Without a Pause"
0:24 (10:28) James Brown - "Get Up Offa That Thing"
0:26 (10:30) Young Jeezy featuring Bun B - "Over Here"
0:27 (10:31) Lil Wayne - "Fireman"
0:32 (10:36) Nirvana - "Scentless Apprentice"
0:58 (11:02) Young Jeezy featuring Akon - "Soul Survivor"
1:25 (11:29) The Pharcyde - "Passin' Me By" (which samples "Summer in the City" by Quincy Jones and "Are You Experienced?" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience)
1:28 (11:32) Elton John - "Tiny Dancer"
1:36 (11:40) The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Total - "Juicy" (which samples Mtume's "Juicy Fruit")
2:29 (12:33) Beyoncé featuring Bun B and Slim Thug - "Check on It"
2:42 (12:46) Juelz Santana - "Clockwork"
Smash Your Head
Girl Talk Lyrics
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* 0:00 Clipse - "Grindin'"
* 0:02 Fall Out Boy - "Sugar, We're Goin' Down"
* 0:02 Trina - "Don’t Trip"
* 0:07 SWV - "I'm So Into You"
* 0:24 Public Enemy - "Rebel Without a Pause"/James Brown - "Get Up Offa That Thing"
* 0:26 Young Jeezy ft. Bun B - "Over Here"
* 0:27 Lil Wayne - "Fireman"* 0:33 Nirvana - "Scentless Apprentice"
* 0:59 Young Jeezy - "Soul Survivor"
* 1:25 The Pharcyde - "Passing Me By"
* 1:28 Elton John - "Tiny Dancer"
* 1:36 The Notorious B.I.G. - "Juicy"
* 2:29 Beyoncé Knowles - "Check on It"
* 2:42 Juelz Santana - "Clockwork"
The song "Smash Your Head" by Girl Talk is a high energy mashup that combines elements of numerous different songs from a diverse range of genres. The lyrics are not prominent in the mix, but the song still communicates a sense of frenzied energy and excitement that is common to many of the songs that are included.
The opening of the song features a sample from X-Ray Spex's "Oh Bondage Up Yours," a punk classic that critiques commercialism and corporate control. This is juxtaposed with the beat from Clipse's "Grindin'," which is a song about drug dealing and the hustle. This pairing highlights the tension between artistic expression and commercial success that is present in many genres.
As the song progresses, it incorporates samples from a diverse range of artists and genres, including Fall Out Boy, Trina, SWV, Public Enemy, James Brown, Lil Wayne, Nirvana, The Pharcyde, Elton John, The Notorious B.I.G., and Beyoncé. These disparate elements are combined to create a sense of excitement and energy that is almost overwhelming.
Overall, "Smash Your Head" is a chaotic and intense mashup that celebrates the diversity and energy of many different forms of music while also highlighting the tensions and contradictions inherent in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Bondage Up Yours
Let us break free from societal norms and expectations.
Grindin'
We will keep pushing forward despite the obstacles in our way.
Sugar, We're Goin' Down
We are getting caught up in our own romantic struggles and heartbreaks.
Don’t Trip
Do not let the little things in life bring you down, stay strong and carry on.
I'm So Into You
I have deep feelings of attraction and commitment towards someone special.
Rebel Without a Pause/Get Up Offa That Thing
We won't stop fighting for our rights until we see the change we deserve.
Over Here
I'm here, I'm present, and I am not going anywhere.
Fireman
I am the one who brings the heat, both in music and in life.
Scentless Apprentice
I am lost and searching for my purpose, but refuse to let anyone else define me.
Soul Survivor
Despite hardships and struggles, I will continue to overcome and persevere.
Passing Me By
Life moves fast, and sometimes we miss out on important moments and opportunities.
Tiny Dancer
We may be small, but our talents and dreams are bigger than life itself.
Juicy
We worked hard and now we are reaping the rewards, enjoying the fruits of our labor.
Check on It
Take a moment to appreciate yourself and your own beauty and worth.
Clockwork
Life moves in a cyclical way, and we must work hard to keep up with the constant changes and challenges.
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.