Little Scene
Isle of Q Lyrics
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The music starts to play
The taste of Chardonnay is on your lips
Incense in the air
And candles everywhere
The big fish are all there for one more dip
I'm not buying what you sell to me
You're so damn good
You've got it all down to a tee
I'm not part of your little clique
Your spaced out friends are gonna make me sick
Tell me great one
Tell me what it all means
You know it's time to leave
The who's who that you know
Are going to that show
You don't want to miss
And so your bed is made
You charm them all and trade
A cocktail and a line for a kiss
I'm not part of your little scene
I'm not buying what you sell to me
You're so damn good
You've got it all down to a tee
I'm not part of your little clique
Your spaced out friends are gonna make me sick
Tell me great one
Tell me what it all means
You don't know, but I'm on to you
You don't know, but I'm on to you
The lyrics of Isle of Q's song Little Scene delve into the sense of disillusionment and detachment that comes with being an outsider looking in on a certain social scene. The song paints a picture of a crowded room filled with music, incense, and big fish (perhaps a metaphor for the wealthy and powerful people of the scene), and the singer- who is clearly not comfortable in this setting- observing it all from the outside. The singer watches on as the scene plays out, but is not fully invested in it- they are not part of the clique or buying into the flattery and charm of the scene's leaders. The singer is searching for something deeper, something more meaningful than the shallow and spaced-out conversations and the quick transactions of cocktails and lines for a kiss. The singer is not fooled by the scene's allure and ultimately expresses their disillusionment with it all.
The song's lyrics show the artist's keen observation of human behavior and the ability to capture those observations in a poignant and relatable way. The use of descriptive language enhances the song's narrative and creates a clear visual of the scene, conveying a sense of the singer's isolation and disconnection.
Line by Line Meaning
You walk in the room
As you enter the room.
The music starts to play
The music begins to play at that moment.
The taste of Chardonnay is on your lips
You have the taste of Chardonnay on your lips.
Incense in the air
There is incense in the air providing a specific scent.
And candles everywhere
Candles have been placed in various locations around the room.
The big fish are all there for one more dip
Prominent or powerful people have gathered for an occasion.
I'm not part of your little scene
The singer does not belong to the social circle or group present.
I'm not buying what you sell to me
The artist is not accepting the values or ideas presented.
You're so damn good
The present group is skillful in presenting themselves to others.
You've got it all down to a tee
The social group perfectly understands how to present themselves to others.
I'm not part of your little clique
The singer is not part of the small or exclusive group present.
Your spaced out friends are gonna make me sick
The behavior of the present group is causing disgust to the artist.
Tell me great one
The singer sarcastically addresses someone present as a superior or expert.
Tell me what it all means
The singer requests an explanation or clarification of the present group's actions.
You know it's time to leave
It is becoming late and time to leave the gathering.
The who's who that you know
Prominent or powerful people known to the artist have gathered.
Are going to that show
These people are heading to an event or performance.
You don't want to miss
It is desirable to attend this event.
And so your bed is made
The singer addresses someone who is committed to their lifestyle.
You charm them all and trade
The present group interacts with others using charm or manipulation.
A cocktail and a line for a kiss
The present group exchanges drinks and drugs for physical intimacy.
You don't know, but I'm on to you
The artist claims to have insight into the present group's true motives.
You don't know, but I'm on to you
The singer reiterates that they are aware of the true motives or actions of the present group.
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This whole album was FANTASTIC- every track- used to spin it when I DJ'd at WBCN in Boston. Yet another case of a band that deserved to get BIG- but instead acts like Bieber and Lil' Wayne make millions....
Bass Player 13
10 years later and i STILL listen to this cd
Cody Jemison
CD! Damn I feel old dude
disorderunit1
I used to hear all their songs on the radio growing up in Mass. so good and underrated, I could jam to this album all day and night <3
Loreyn Workman
Still love this album
Sy
Cracking album 🤘
jlyfsh69
Great f'ing band! My brother introduced the CD to me back in 2001 when I was living in Florida. I had the honor of seeing them live at Jam On The River at Penns landing, later that same year. Damn shame these guys disbanded (around 2003, I think). I actually corresponded, via e-mail, with the guitarist Doug Kennedy- one hell of a cool guy. He sent me a promo video of this song on VHS that I still have!
Ryan Melton
This is one of the best songs I've heard in a long time...and I just heard it a week ago.
JoshBrantleyMusic
This album kicked so much ass!!! I got mine 10 years ago when i bought a new vehicle they were giving Isle of Q cd's away as a bonus gift. Hell I like the cd better than the damn van that it came with!!!
Mike Flaherty
I bought this album back when it was new. My local station played this song. That was like ten years ago. I haven't heard from them since.