Rush rush
Happy Mondays Lyrics

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He's on the level
If he's inclined
The son of a devil
He wants mine and more

He's a high, high climber
Not just a clinging vine
He made the grade, he made his marks, it's secure

And guess who's keeping score?

Rush rush, got the yeyo?
Buzz buzz, gimme yeyo
Rush rush, got the yeyo?
Yo yo, no no yeyo

He's a real speed demon
He's one of a kind
Watching, waiting, winking over his shoulder
He's running out of time

Rush rush to the yeyo
Buzz buzz, gimme yeyo
Yo yo, no no yeyo, go go
Rush rush to the yeyo

Never never take a chance before
Now he's in a hurry
Better, better make your mind up boy
He's faster

Rush rush, gimme yeyo
Buzz buzz buzz, gimme yeyo

No no, gimme yeyo
Yo yo, got my yeyo

Overall Meaning

The Happy Mondays' song "Rush rush" is a reflection of the 90s rave culture and the drug-fueled lifestyle that came with it. The lyrics describe a character who is always on the lookout for his next hit of "yeyo," which is slang for cocaine. The opening lines "He's on the level, if he's inclined/The son of a devil, he wants mine and more" imply that the person is a manipulator and will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means taking advantage of others.

The next few lines "He's a high, high climber/Not just a clinging vine/He made the grade, he made his marks, it's secure/And guess who's keeping score?" continue to describe the person as ambitious and successful, but also suggest that his success is fueled by drug use. The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Rush rush, got the yeyo?/Buzz buzz, gimme yeyo/Yo yo, no no yeyo" which further emphasize the person's addiction to cocaine.

The second verse describes the person as a dangerous "speed demon" who is running out of time, possibly alluding to the negative consequences of drug use. The final lines of the song "Never never take a chance before/Now he's in a hurry/Better, better make your mind up boy/He's faster" suggest that the person has taken risks before and is now feeling the pressure to quickly find his next fix.

Overall, "Rush rush" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug addiction and the negative consequences that can come with a lifestyle fueled by drugs.

Line by Line Meaning

He's on the level
He is honest and sincere

If he's inclined
If he feels like it

The son of a devil
He is a troublemaker, like his father

He wants mine and more
He wants what I have, and even more than that

He's a high, high climber
He is very ambitious

Not just a clinging vine
He is not someone who depends on others to get ahead

He made the grade, he made his marks, it's secure
He has achieved success and it's stable

And guess who's keeping score?
Who do you think is keeping track of his successes and failures?

Rush rush, got the yeyo?
Are you in a hurry to get the drugs?

Buzz buzz, gimme yeyo
I want the drugs

Yo yo, no no yeyo
Don't give me the drugs