Our Favorite Fugitive
Janelle Monae Lyrics


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Hello, this is DJ Crash Crash and you are on the air here at WDRD
We are here once again talking about our favorite fugitive
Cindi Mayweather, Electric Lady number one, caller, you are on the air

Hello my name is Peggy Lakeshore and I live in Neon Valley
I just wanna say I'm disappointed

You're disappointed

Disgusted actually

Really

Yeah, this whole thing

Really

I mean, they should just do whatever they do to people like that

People like that, what does that mean?

I mean she's not even approached them, she's a droid

She's not a person, well, you're right, she's not a person
She is a droid, she is an android Alpha Platinum 9000, and she is jammin'
Next caller, you are on the air

I wanna say, power up, power up

Power up to you

Ok, I'm a student at Time University, ok, and my name is Josh
I've been following you and cyber-soul and the whole droid wonder-ground for awhile now
You know, if you guys, in android community truly believe that Cindi Mayweather
Is not just like the Electric Lady Number One and all, but like also the ArchAndroid?
Because of course in the book of

No, no, not on my show, next caller, you're on the air

Robot love is queer!

What?

Robot love is queer!

Queer? What? Oo!

That's all

Uh huh, I see, What I wanna know is how you would know it's queer
If you haven't tried it, oh!




Here we are on WDRD Metropolis 105.5 we're still alive
Everybody say baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Janelle Monáe's song Our Favorite Fugitive are presented as a snippet of conversation within a radio show, uncovering different perspectives and attitudes towards a fugitive named Cindi Mayweather. The lyrics begin with the introduction of the radio host, DJ Crash Crash, who invites callers to discuss their opinions on Cindi, who is described as the Electric Lady Number One, and is also known as an android, Alpha Platinum 9000. The first caller, Peggy Lakeshore, expresses her disappointment and disgust at Cindi's actions, referring to her as 'people like that.' However, when the radio host mentions that Cindi is not a person but a droid, Peggy seems to change her tone, but her disappointment remains intact.


The next caller is Josh, who identifies himself as a student at Time University and states that he has been following Cindi and her droid community. He asks whether the android community believes that Cindi is more than just Electric Lady Number One but also the ArchAndroid, which might refer to the overarching narrative of Janelle Monáe's albums. However, before he can finish his sentence, the radio host interrupts him and quickly moves on to the next caller.


The last caller shocks the radio host with the statement "Robot love is queer!" The radio host is taken aback as she asks the caller how they would know that if they haven't tried it. This last statement could be interpreted as a subtle critique of mainstream hetero-normative culture or a nod towards the inclusivity of the song.


Overall, the lyrics of Our Favorite Fugitive represent a conversation that sheds light on the societal portrayal of outsiders, such as Cindi, but also on the fragmented and yet cohesive culture that surrounds Cindi's existence. It speaks about issues related to acceptance, identity, and the preconceived notions that form our biases towards those who exist outside of the norm.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello, this is DJ Crash Crash and you are on the air here at WDRD
Introducing the radio station and show to the listeners.


We are here once again talking about our favorite fugitive
Discussion about Cindi Mayweather, the android that has escaped capture.


Cindi Mayweather, Electric Lady number one, caller, you are on the air
Addressing a caller by name and acknowledging their presence on the show.


I just wanna say I'm disappointed
Expressing disappointment about the situation surrounding Cindi's escape.


You're disappointed
Confirming Peggy's feeling of disappointment.


Disgusted actually
Clarifying that Peggy's feeling is not just disappointment but disgust.


Yeah, this whole thing
Referring to the events surrounding Cindi's escape.


I mean, they should just do whatever they do to people like that
Advocating for punishment for androids that escape capture.


People like that, what does that mean?
Asking for clarification about 'people like that'.


She is a droid, she is an android Alpha Platinum 9000, and she is jammin'
Identifying Cindi Mayweather as an android and acknowledging her musical talent.


I wanna say, power up, power up
Encouraging the android community to remain strong.


You know, if you guys, in android community truly believe that Cindi Mayweather
Questioning the beliefs of the android community regarding Cindi Mayweather's importance.


No, no, not on my show, next caller, you're on the air
Prompting the next caller to speak and ending the previous caller's discussion.


Robot love is queer!
Making a statement about the nature of love between robots, possibly in a negative connotation.


That's all
Declaring that they have finished their statement.


What I wanna know is how you would know it's queer
Asking for explanation and justification of the previous statement made about robot love being queer.


Here we are on WDRD Metropolis 105.5 we're still alive
Reassuring listeners that the show is still ongoing and active.


Everybody say baby
Prompting listeners to respond with a positive affirmation or acknowledgment of the show.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chris Lighting

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