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Tchaparian
Hot Chip Lyrics
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It could be there, a kiss and you're licked.
You will not know because I'm laid back.
So watch yourself, I come with a smack.
I've hit you hard, it's time for some bounce.
I've left a scar, there's blood in our dance.
I rock the claustrophobic dance.
Sip on something sleepy, wanna get a little bit overdosed-dosed?
Sip on something sleepy, wanna get a little bit overdosed?
Sip on something sleepy, wanna get a little bit overdosed-dosed?
Sip on something sleepy, wanna get a little bit overdosed?
What can you find in parade?
What can you found in a raid?
What can be drunk in a dream?
What can be dreamt in a dream?
It's all attack, it's all a tone talk.
I'll spell it out, just pass me the chalk.
If I could teach, you soon would be taught.
We're looking for something to report.
What can you find in parade?
What can you found in a raid?
What can be drunk in a dream?
What can be dreamt in a dream?
The lyrics to Hot Chip's song Tchaparian seem to be about someone who is looking for a target to attack, but is also laid back and easygoing enough to not give away any signs of aggression. The first verse speaks to this aggression, with the lyrics "I'm looking for a face to attack. It could be there, a kiss and you're licked. You will not know because I'm laid back. So watch yourself, I come with a smack." It's as though the singer is saying that they are always prepared for a fight, but they won't show any signs of it so as to catch their opponent off guard.
The second verse talks about the aftermath of a fight, with the lyrics "I've hit you hard, it's time for some bounce. I've left a scar, there's blood in our dance. I rock the claustrophobic dance. Now fix yourself, your heart's in my lungs." It seems as though the singer has won the fight, but there is residual damage and tension between the two parties.
The chorus seems to be a call for escapism, with the repetitive lyrics "Sip on something sleepy, wanna get a little bit overdosed-dosed?" It's as though the singer is trying to find a way to forget about the fight and everything else by consuming something that will numb their senses.
The final verse seems to be a reflection on what has happened, with the lyrics "It's all attack, it's all a tone talk. I'll spell it out, just pass me the chalk. If I could teach, you soon would be taught. We're looking for something to report." The singer seems to be saying that everything is a competition and that they are always looking for something to gain from a situation.
Overall, the lyrics of Tchaparian seem to be a commentary on aggression and competition, with a hint of escapism thrown in.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking for a face to attack.
I am searching for someone or something to bring harm to.
It could be there, a kiss and you're licked.
The object of my aggression could be anyone, and once they are targeted, they are essentially doomed.
You will not know because I'm laid back.
I may appear relaxed, but that does not indicate that I am not preparing to make my move.
So watch yourself, I come with a smack.
You should be careful because I am about to strike with force.
I've hit you hard, it's time for some bounce.
I have already inflicted harm, and now is the time for reaction.
I've left a scar, there's blood in our dance.
My violent encounter with you has resulted in lasting physical and emotional damage.
I rock the claustrophobic dance.
I am in control of the situation, causing a sense of suffocation and anxiety.
Now fix yourself, your heart's in my lungs.
You need to take control of your emotions because I have the upper hand, wherein your well-being is at risk.
Sip on something sleepy, wanna get a little bit overdosed-dosed?
Do you want to indulge in something that will keep you unconscious or unaware of the world around you?
What can you find in parade?
What things or people are hiding in plain sight, being shown off in public?
What can you found in a raid?
In a situation of aggression or assault, what could be discovered or uncovered?
What can be drunk in a dream?
What sensations can be felt that aren't possible in reality?
What can be dreamt in a dream?
What other layers of the subconscious or imagination can be explored while in a dream state?
It's all attack, it's all a tone talk.
The driving force behind everything is aggression and expression through music.
I'll spell it out, just pass me the chalk.
I will provide clarity and meaning; just give me the opportunity to express myself.
If I could teach, you soon would be taught.
If I had the chance to educate, you would quickly understand the messages I am trying to convey.
We're looking for something to report.
We are searching for noteworthy events, situations, or subjects to share with others.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXIS BENJAMIN TAYLOR, JOSEPH GODDARD
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