v.i.p.
Here Come the Mummies Lyrics
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I get you into the VIP
I get you into the VIP
I get you into the VIP
Baby can you tell me what you're gonna do for me?
It's not what you know, it's who you do know
Baby gotta come, if ya wanna go
you're running out of time you better think this over
It don't matter what your friends say (jealous)
I'll tag 'em later on a relay (jealous)
It only is the true elite that get their way
Chorus
Go ahead and skip the line, go through the velvet rope
You don't have to waste your time with the common folk
If you need a little time to think things over,
You're running out of time you better think this over
Get all your kitties in a cat fight (jealous)
Givin' up the goods to make the big time (jealous)
I'm the ego-centric alpha male you've got to pay
The chorus of Here Come the Mummies' song V.I.P. talks about getting someone into the VIP section by exploiting the connections one has, and questioning what the other person is going to do in return. The song seems to be mocking the concept of VIP sections, where people feel privileged and superior to others. The lyrics suggest that people often get advantages not because of what they know or what they have accomplished, but because of who they know or what they can offer. The singer is promising to get the listener into the VIP section, implying that they are one of those privileged few, but also questioning what they will do in return. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea of being part of the exclusive club and the importance of who one knows.
The second verse talks about the perks of being in the VIP section, such as skipping lines and not having to mingle with "common folk." The lyrics continue to mock the idea of exclusivity, saying that you can get all your friends into a cat-fight if they are jealous that they cannot enter the VIP section, or trade favors to get into the "big time." The singer portrays himself as an "egotistic alpha male" who demands payment for his help, seeking to satirize the idea that VIPs are genuinely better or have earned their way to the top. Overall, the song seems to be critical of the superficial and self-serving nature of VIP culture and the idea that status is more critical than merit.
Line by Line Meaning
I get you into the VIP
I am capable of getting you into the exclusive, VIP area
I get you into the VIP
You can rely on me to grant you access to the VIP
I get you into the VIP
Entrance into VIP is guaranteed by me
Baby can you tell me what you're gonna do for me?
I need to know what you are going to offer me in exchange for VIP access
It's not what you know, it's who you do know
Connections are more important than knowledge or qualifications
Baby gotta come, if ya wanna go
You must accompany me if you want to get into the VIP
If you need a little time to think things over,
If you require additional decision-making time,
you're running out of time you better think this over
However, time is limited, and you must decide quickly.
It don't matter what your friends say (jealous)
Your friends' opinions are irrelevant
I'll tag 'em later on a relay (jealous)
I will prove them wrong later on and make them jealous
It only is the true elite that get their way
Only the most powerful and influential individuals get what they desire
Go ahead and skip the line, go through the velvet rope
You can bypass the waiting line and special VIP entrance awaits you.
You don't have to waste your time with the common folk
You don't have to socialize with less privileged people.
Get all your kitties in a cat fight (jealous)
Make others envious of the benefits you enjoy as a VIP
Givin' up the goods to make the big time (jealous)
Sacrifice personal integrity for the sake of success
I'm the ego-centric alpha male you've got to pay
I am the dominant and self-absorbed figure who you have to bribe to get VIP access.
Chorus
Reiteration of the promise to provide VIP access.
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nathaniel Massy
All I can say is, GO SEE THESE GUYS!!!! Seriously. It WILL be the best 2 hours of your life!!
sa65cn1
These guys are great!!! I saw them at a private party in New Orleans last Mardi Gras, awesome performance.
chadkibbe
A MUST SEE LIVE BAND!!!! Go bum $20 from your mom and check these cats out!!!!
TheSlyther
Saw them in Biloxi on the 22nd! They were amazing!!!!
KeTeVemCovers
I personaly don't listen to funk that much but I LISTEN TO THESE GUYS EVERY DAY!!!
Garlic
This is my fav. song by HCTM
deedle6785
They need to come west.
Joe Marsh
They are going to be in Nashville in Oct. I will be there O yea
Elyse Kath
crazy in love
Rose Bailey
Swoonin