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Tuning In
Hadouken Lyrics
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yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
yeah, yeah, ok-ok, uhuh but, yeah yeah yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah yeah yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
yeah, yeah, ok-ok, uhuh but, yeah yeah yeah
with a girl who i met through my mate Char-lotte
she's a bit of a sort, everything was cool until we talked
now she didn't offend me, but her chat was proper empty
i realised the girl i'm scoring
is fit but fucking boring
and i'm nearly snoring
because she goes on and on
about her boresome family
and the village she is from
and she's studying maths
her favourite colour is black
and she's a terrible cook
and-i can't help from staring at her rack
cos i'm listening
yeah-i'm tuning in!
cos what you say is really interesting (yeah!)
cos i'm tuning in
yeah-i'm zooming in!
cos when you talk i really do listen
so we get onto this conversation it was oh so fun
and when she finished i downed another drink of coke and rum
i got a toilet break and had a cheeky fag
she went when i came back i had to guard her bag
-if you come home with me ill make it worth your evening
cos i've got a nice place and i don't mind we can walk at your pace
if you wanna stay the night then it really is alright
cos theres enough space and i really think that you'd like my place
cos i'm listening
yeah-i'm tuning in!
cos what you say is really interesting (yeah!)
cos i'm tuning in
yeah-i'm zooming in!
cos when you talk i really do listen (honest!)
*Snoring*
yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah yeah yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
yeah, yeah, ok-ok, uhuh but, yeah yeah yeah
So i asked her what music she liked
- A bit of everything really
I asked her be more 'pecific, but she can't answer my query
ok thats enough, i've heard enough mindless chat
i need to curb on the bullshit and get her back to my flat
- girl i've heard enough, you talk about such wonderful stuff
cos i've got a nice place and i don't mind we can walk at your pace
- i've sat right here polite, lets go back now for the night
cos theres enough space and i really think that you'd like my place
*Intro in background*
cos i'm listening
yeah-i'm tuning in!
cos what you say is really interesting (yeah!)
cos i'm tuning in
yeah-i'm zooming in!
cos when you talk i really do listen (honest!)
on on on on, on on on on on on on
bla-blah blah blah, blah-blah, blah blah blah-blah, blah blah
on on on on, on on on on on on on
bla-blah blah blah, blah-blah, blah blah blah-blah, blah blah
-if you come home with me ill make it worth your evening
cos i've got a nice place and i don't mind we can walk at your pace
if you wanna stay the night then it really is alright
cos theres enough space and i really think that you'd like my place
*Spoken*
Come on!
Go on...
you know you wanna
bit of fun ennit?
i'll make you a cup of coffee
i'll pay for the taxi, once it gets here
we can talk more at my house go on, seriously
Oh nice one!
The song "Tuning In" by Hadouken! starts with a repetitive "yeah, yeah, yeah" before the singer tells the story of being in a trendy bar with a girl he met through a friend. He initially finds her physically attractive but soon realizes that she is "fit but f***ing boring" when all she talks about is her family, village, studies, and favorite color. However, he keeps pretending to listen to her because he has already decided to try and take her back to his flat for the night. The song repeats the chorus of "cos I'm listening, yeah, I'm tuning in" sarcastically as the singer snores in the background while the girl continues to talk. Finally, he persuades her to come home with him, promising her a nice place and no pressure to rush.
The lyrics of "Tuning In" speak to the experience of many people who struggle to make conversation with someone they find physically attractive but mentally boring. The singer's disinterest and sarcasm are palpable through the song, and the catchy chorus only enhances the sense of frustration and boredom that he is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah yeah yeah
Repetitive affirmation of agreement
yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
yeah, yeah, ok-ok, uhuh but, yeah yeah yeah
Continuation of agreement and acknowledgement of 'ok' but still agreement
So I sit in some trendy bar
with a girl who i met through my mate Char-lotte
she's a bit of a sort, everything was cool until we talked
now she didn't offend me, but her chat was proper empty
i realised the girl i'm scoring
is fit but fucking boring
and i'm nearly snoring
because she goes on and on
about her boresome family
and the village she is from
and she's studying maths
her favourite colour is black
and she's a terrible cook
and-i can't help from staring at her rack
The singer is describing a date in a bar with a good-looking girl, but she turns out to have nothing interesting to say except uninspiring descriptions of her own background and personal attributes. The singer begins to tune out.
cos i'm listening
yeah-i'm tuning in!
cos what you say is really interesting (yeah!)
cos i'm tuning in
yeah-i'm zooming in!
cos when you talk i really do listen
Ironically, the artist is not actually tuning in, but rather trying to appear polite by pretending to listen to the girl, even though he finds her boring. He is using sarcasm and insincerity to feign interest.
*Snoring*
The artist falls asleep in response to the girl's dull conversation.
So i asked her what music she liked
- A bit of everything really
I asked her be more 'pecific, but she can't answer my query
ok thats enough, i've heard enough mindless chat
i need to curb on the bullshit and get her back to my flat
- girl i've heard enough, you talk about such wonderful stuff
cos i've got a nice place and i don't mind we can walk at your pace
- i've sat right here polite, lets go back now for the night
cos theres enough space and i really think that you'd like my place
The singer tries to change the subject to music, but finds that the girl has nothing specific to say. He decides to end the date and invites her back to his place, using his living situation as a selling point.
on on on on, on on on on on on on
bla-blah blah blah, blah-blah, blah blah blah-blah, blah blah
on on on on, on on on on on on on
bla-blah blah blah, blah-blah, blah blah blah-blah, blah blah
Repetition of phrases symbolizing the repetitive and boring nature of the girl's conversation.
Come on!
Go on...
you know you wanna
bit of fun ennit?
i'll make you a cup of coffee
i'll pay for the taxi, once it gets here
we can talk more at my house go on, seriously
Oh nice one!
The artist uses coaxing language to convince the girl to come back to his place, promising coffee, payment for the taxi, and more conversation. The girl finally agrees.
Contributed by Parker Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
abadbadman
Having flashbacks to my new rave days and seeing them live at Manchester with my New Rave gf. They were doing this song and the guitarist was passing the mic around for the "yeah yeah" bit and handed it to me and I got to sing this bit whilst looking right into his eyes. A memory that'll stick with me forever. Also they did Breathe - Prodigy for the encore and it was class.
Ben Green
abadbadman I saw them at Moho live (well it used to be called that) in Manchester fucking time ago!
Danii Wharton
This was my jam back in 2008 ๐ takes me back.
kef sagat
anyone feel great for knowing all the lyrics? :D
Sam Wilson
Takes me back to highschool, jesus.
Andrea Hunt
Memories!!!!
Jack England
good song!
sammason189
2021, still a banger! ๐คท๐ปโโ๐
SixFootScream
2022
Alan Bell
November 2022 ๐