This Is It
Grandadbob Lyrics
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You like to think you're so calm and collected
Yes you do sir
You like to think you're the soul selector
Yes you do sir
You think you've got that new jack swing
Yes you do sir
Well if you do then this is the emotion.
This is an emotion
You like your music with a cruel pleasure
Yes you do sir
You get your power from a vimto violin
Yes you do sir
Telling stories from your babba fat brain
Yes you do sir
You boogie like a thunderbird in pain
Well if you do then this is the emotion.
The song "This Is It" by Grandadbob is a commentary on the fickleness of people's emotions, particularly when it comes to music and dancing. The lyrics address someone who likes to think of themselves as calm and collected, with superior taste in music, but who nevertheless succumbs to the excitement and energy of the dance floor. The repetition of the phrase "yes you do sir" emphasizes the irony of the situation; despite the subject's attempts to deny their passion, they cannot resist the pull of the beat.
The first verse describes someone who thinks they are a master of new jack swing and disco, but who the singer implies is just as prone to letting loose on the dance floor as anyone else. In the second verse, the subject is portrayed as deriving "cruel pleasure" from music and dancing, and getting a "power" from the frenetic energy of it all, despite their attempts to remain aloof. The phrase "vimto violin" is a reference to a British brand of fruit-flavored soft drink, which adds to the sense of whimsy and casual humor in the lyrics.
Overall, "This Is It" is a fun and lighthearted song that encourages listeners to embrace their emotions and let loose on the dance floor, regardless of what they might think of their own taste in music.
Line by Line Meaning
This is an emotion
The song is conveying a specific feeling or mood
You like to think you're so calm and collected
Yes you do sir
You believe that you are always composed and in control of your emotions
You like to think you're the soul selector
Yes you do sir
You believe that you have good taste and can choose the best soul music
You think you've got that new jack swing
Yes you do sir
You believe that you are familiar with and can dance to the newest type of swing music
You boogie like a disco king
Well if you do then this is the emotion.
If you dance like a proficient and confident disco dancer, then you are feeling the emotion described in the song
You like your music with a cruel pleasure
Yes you do sir
You enjoy listening to music that has a slightly unpleasant or sadistic edge
You get your power from a vimto violin
Yes you do sir
You feel energized and motivated by the unique sound of a vimto violin
Telling stories from your babba fat brain
Yes you do sir
You have a vivid and imaginative mind, and you can come up with fantastic stories to tell
You boogie like a thunderbird in pain
Well if you do then this is the emotion.
If you dance like a thunderbird in agony, then you are feeling the emotion described in the song
Writer(s): Vanessa Marianne Robinson, David Richard Johnson Copyright: Asongs
Contributed by Savannah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.