Cheers
Judy Hart-Angelo and Gary Portnoy Lyrics
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Never need to be told
Savoir-faire and a tan get you by
Dom Perignon
A bay mare from a roan
This we know from the time we're knee high
Gentlemen wear ascots from J Press
People like us
Go for loafers or ducks
Cotton, madras, and khaki are key
But renting a stable
And flashing a label
Seem terribly tacky to me
Contact sports are find for jocks
We sit watching with bloodies on the rocks
Fail at Yale
Disgrace St. Paul
Once your out it's who you know, that's all
People like us
Have been known to occasionally
Dibble dabble in lust
Tough luck for l'amour
A sound marriage is founded
Our merging two family trusts
Blue blood breeding of genes begets
Hairless bodies that never ever sweat
It's all a tailored world
Custom made to last
One might say the future
Really is the past
For people like us
People like us
People like us
People like us
People like us
(Don't you wish you were)
People like us
The lyrics of "Cheers" are a satirical take on the lives of the wealthy and privileged, describing their unique habits, rituals, and attitudes towards life. The first stanza sets the tone, with the suggestion that people like them - the wealthy and privileged - never need to be told what to do or how to act. They rely on their natural sense of savoir-faire and a sun-kissed tan to navigate social situations. The second stanza continues the theme, mentioning specific status symbols like Dom Perignon champagne and a valuable horse breed.
The third and fourth stanzas describe the dress codes for each gender, with women wearing pearls and a long dress and men wearing ascots and preppy clothing like loafers and khakis. They also mention how it's considered tacky to flaunt one's wealth too blatantly. The fifth stanza describes how they prefer to watch contact sports like football and hockey, preferring a Bloody Mary or other alcoholic drink to the action. The sixth stanza mentions how one's connections matter more than one's education or accomplishments, and the final stanza suggests that despite their outward appearance of privilege, people like them are not immune to the trappings of love and relationships like everyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
People like us
We belong to a certain class of people
Never need to be told
We are aware of the things to do
Savoir-faire and a tan get you by
Having confidence and a good tan can help blend in our society
Dom Perignon
We drink high-quality champagne
A bay mare from a roan
We know a lot about horses
This we know from the time we're knee high
Our knowledge about these things is so ingrained that we learn them at a young age
Girls wear pearls and a long white dress
Women in our society dress elegantly
Gentlemen wear ascots from J Press
Men wear sophisticated clothing, like ascots from a high-end store
Go for loafers or ducks
We prefer wearing comfortable shoes
Cotton, madras, and khaki are key
Our clothing is often made from light, breathable materials
But renting a stable
We don't like the idea of only pretending to own things by renting them
And flashing a label
We don't like it when people just flaunt their possessions to show off
Seem terribly tacky to me
It seems very crude and unrefined to us
Contact sports are find for jocks
We don't really like physical sports, but we're okay with watching them on TV
We sit watching with bloodies on the rocks
We drink Bloody Marys while watching these sports, just for fun
Fail at Yale
Even when we have setbacks, we know that it won't matter much in the end
Disgrace St. Paul
Similar to the previous line, even if we don't perform well in prestigious schools like St. Paul's
Once your out it's who you know, that's all
After school, it's all about connections - we rely on our family and friends to get ahead
Have been known to occasionally
Being part of high society doesn't mean we're distant from human desires like lust
Dibble dabble in lust
We might have secret and brief romantic relationships outside of marriage
Tough luck for l'amour
For those who aren't part of our society, they might have a harder time finding love
A sound marriage is founded
We mostly value practicality in relationships, like creating a stable financial foundation
Our merging two family trusts
We often combine our wealth and assets to secure our future stability
Blue blood breeding of genes begets
Our families often come from long lineages of wealth and social class
Hairless bodies that never ever sweat
We take care of our appearance and only display perfect bodies
It's all a tailored world
Our lifestyle is specifically crafted and made to fit with our standards
Custom made to last
Our habits and practices assure long-term stability
One might say the future
We often rely on traditions and legacies to guide our future
Really is the past
We hold onto the values and practices of previous generations
Don't you wish you were
We're somewhat exclusive and not everyone can appreciate our lifestyle
People like us
A repetition for emphasis on what makes us different from other social classes
People like us
Again, a repetition distinguishing our privileged position from others
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Written by: JUDY HART ANGELO, GARY PORTNOY
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Travis M.
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ABrickWall
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Ricomaninoff2
Thank you very much!