Listening to Marmalade
Go-Kart Mozart Lyrics
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All those old rock demons
They’ve all been slayed you put on a CD
Begrudge the price you paid
You turn off the old TV and you're
Listening to Marmalade
Listening to Marmalade
Pictures of rock stars stuck on the wall
Girls with no clothes on
In magazines on the floor you put on a PC
The future is displayed
There's little kids with no knickers on
And they’re oh, and they're all getting laid
Listening to Marmalade
Listening to Marmalade
Listening to Marmalade
Uh huh, and through the shit we'll wade
You sell second hand records at record fairs
Said it's better than working
Not into stocks or shares
You travel in shadows never made the grade
Still wearing clothes from the good old days
But your uh huh, your flares are frayed
Listening to Marmalade
Listening to Marmalade
Listening to Marmalade
Uh huh, and through the shit we'll wade
Listening to Marmalade
Listening to Marmalade
Listening to Marmalade
Ah, and you've been slayed
Listening to Marmalade
Ah, listening to Marmalade
Yeah, listening to Marmalade
Uh huh, listening to Marmalade
"Listening to Marmalade" by Go-Kart Mozart is a nostalgic and satirical take on the ever-changing landscape of music and culture. The lyrics reflect on the shift from old vinyl records and rock icons to the digital age of CDs and PCs. The opening lines suggest that all the old rock demons have been slayed and replaced by the convenience of CDs, which the listener may begrudge for their price. Turning off the old TV signifies a rejection of mainstream media and a desire for something different.
The song then delves into the imagery of pictures of rock stars stuck on the wall and girls with no clothes on in magazines, highlighting the objectification and sexualization prevalent in the music industry. The mention of a PC and the future being displayed represents the transition to the digital era, where everything is accessible with a click. The reference to little kids with no knickers on and all getting laid mocks the idea of how music and culture have become oversaturated and sexualized.
The second verse alludes to the decline of physical record stores and the rise of record fairs, where second-hand records are sold. The singer finds solace in this niche market, stating that it's better than working and unaffected by stocks or shares. The character chooses to live in the shadows, never making it big but still wearing clothes from the good old days. The mention of flares being frayed is a metaphor for the fading glory and relevance of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
All those records they've all been played
All the iconic records from the past have already been enjoyed and experienced.
All those old rock demons, they’ve all been slayed
The legendary rock stars of the past have been defeated or overcome by time and change.
You put on a CD, begrudge the price you paid
You play a modern CD but feel slightly resentful about the cost you had to pay for it.
You turn off the old TV and you're
You switch off the traditional television and you are now
Listening to Marmalade
Engaging with a new and unconventional music style or artist.
Pictures of rock stars stuck on the wall
Images of famous rock musicians are attached to the wall.
Girls with no clothes on, in magazines on the floor
Magazines featuring nude women are scattered on the floor.
You put on a PC, the future is displayed
You start up a computer, revealing the potential and trends of the future.
There's little kids with no knickers on
There are young children without underwear on.
And they’re oh, and they're all getting laid
They are having sexual encounters despite their young age.
Uh huh, and through the shit we'll wade
Despite the difficulties and challenges, we will persist and make our way through.
You sell second hand records at record fairs
You earn money by selling used records at events specifically for record enthusiasts.
Said it's better than working, not into stocks or shares
You consider this selling job more fulfilling compared to traditional employment or investing in financial markets.
You travel in shadows never made the grade
You live a less recognized or successful life, never achieving the desired level of success.
Still wearing clothes from the good old days
You continue to dress in fashion styles from the past, nostalgic for earlier times.
But your uh huh, your flares are frayed
However, your bell-bottom trousers are worn and damaged.
Ah, and you've been slayed
You feel defeated or overwhelmed by the changing times and circumstances.
Yeah, listening to Marmalade
Yes, embracing the unconventional music of Marmalade.
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Written by: LAWRENCE HAYWARD
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