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The Warning
Hot Chip Lyrics
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I'm looking for a home for my malfunctioning being
I'm looking for the mechanical music museum
This is a warning I'll spell it out for you, for you
This is a warning I'll spell it out for you
Excuse me miss I'm a dog on heat
I'm a problem solving baby who could march all night
I'm a mechanical music man and I'm starting a fire
Hot Chip with break your legs, snap off your head
Hot Chip will put you down, under the ground
Excuse me child, I am trying to see all the colors and wonder your brightness can be
Return to nothingness and joy just might be right
But prepare yourself for a mechanical fright
This is a warning I'll spell it out for you, for you
This is a warning I'll spell it out for you, for you
Hot chip will break your legs, snap off your head
Hot chip will put you down, under the ground
Hot chip will break your legs, snap off your head
Hot chip will put you down, under the ground
Excuse me son, I'm found I'm looking for a place where I was once found
There's nothing in a world where the melody is broken
There's always some way to make the silence be spoken
Hot chip will break your legs, snap off your head
Hot chip will put you down, under the ground
Hot chip will break your legs snap, off your head
Hot chip will put you down, under the ground
The lyrics to "The Warning" by Hot Chip have an interesting narrative structure. Throughout the song, we hear several individuals addressing a person or group of people, with each verse providing a unique perspective on the theme of searching for a place to belong. The first verse begins with someone who is lost and searching for a home, specifically the "mechanical music museum." The second verse has a person who is feeling the intense intensity of their emotions, describing themselves as a "dog on heat" and a "problem solving baby." The third verse is a child, curious and seeking out the brightness and colors of the world.
The chorus then breaks in, warning the listener of the potential danger posed by Hot Chip, who will "break your legs" and "put you down, under the ground." It's unclear if this is meant to be taken literally or as a metaphorical representation of something else, perhaps a warning about the dangers of the technology and mechanical world the song touches upon.
Ultimately, the final verse offers some resolution as the singer has now "found" something, but it's unclear if it's a physical place or something more intangible, like a sense of identity. "The Warning" is a commentary on the complexities of modern life and the quest for meaning and belonging in a world that's becoming increasingly automated and mechanical.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me sir, I'm lost I'm looking for a place where I can get lost
I am searching for a place where I can fully immerse myself without any hindrances.
I'm looking for a home for my malfunctioning being
I want to find a place where I fit in despite my imperfections and faults.
I'm looking for the mechanical music museum
I wish to find a place where music is appreciated and crafted skillfully using technology and machines.
This is a warning I'll spell it out for you, for you
Pay attention to what I am about to say.
Excuse me miss I'm a dog on heat
I am feeling particularly amorous and seek fervently for affection.
I'm a complicated being with love songs to beat
I am complex and have conflicting emotions, often resulting in creative expression.
I'm a problem solving baby who could march all night
I am adept at resolving issues and can keep going tirelessly until I achieve my goals.
I'm a mechanical music man and I'm starting a fire
I create music using technology and machines, and I am creating something exciting and new.
Hot chip will break your legs, snap off your head
Hot Chip's music is powerful and can leave you feeling overwhelmed and perhaps even physically affected.
Hot chip will put you down, under the ground
Their music can leave you feeling defeated and powerless.
Excuse me child, I am trying to see all the colors and wonder your brightness can be
I am curious and captivated by your vibrant and unique identity.
Return to nothingness and joy just might be right
Simplicity and contentment might be the way toward true happiness.
But prepare yourself for a mechanical fright
However, be ready for the unexpected and possibly unsettling experience of music created using machines.
Excuse me son, I'm found I'm looking for a place where I was once found
I am trying to rediscover a place where I felt like I belonged.
There's nothing in a world where the melody is broken
A world without music or harmony is an empty and desolate place.
There's always some way to make the silence be spoken
However, there are ways to create sound and music even in a seemingly silent void.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH GODDARD, ALEXIS BENJAMIN TAYLOR
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