Tyrant
Kali Uchis Lyrics


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Dime, dime, dímelo
Dímelo, dímelo, dímelo

All I hear is sirens
In a world so violent
Would you be a tyrant?
If I gave you power
Would you take it out
Look me in my iris
I can read your silence
When everything is a riot
You're my peace and quiet

All around we go
Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round
Wanna seize the throne
But what would you do with all that control
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round

Word on the street you got hoes
I disappear like El Chapo
'Til you said you would cut off the whole world
If little old me would be yours
Well, mira, mira, míralo (míralo, míralo)
Papi está rico, papi está guapo (papi está guapo)
The world's been asking us to lose control
All we ever do is French like Brigitte Bardot (Brigitte Bardot)

All around we go (all around, all around)
Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)
Wanna seize the throne (I know you wanna, I know you wanna)
But what would you do with all that control
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)

Dímelo, dímelo, dímelo
Dímelo, dímelo, dímelo

Boy you're driving me crazy
Although I say nothing can phase me
Place the spark in my life back
Now I want to show you how I thank that
Don't think you can lie
I can see through your mind
Don't lose this, we have it all, all

All around we go (all around, all around)
Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)
Wanna seize the throne (I know you wanna, I know you wanna)
But what would you do with all that control?
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)





We're goin' 'round and around and around, and around now
We're goin' 'round and around and around, goin' down, down

Overall Meaning

Kali Uchis's song "Tyrant" begins with the repeated phrase "dime, dime, dímelo" which translates to "tell me, tell me, tell me". The song is essentially about power, control, and passion in a relationship. The chorus consists of the lines "All around we go, Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope, I don't wanna come down, Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round". This imagery of a kaleidoscope suggests a beautiful, ever-changing excitement in the relationship, with the singer not wanting it to end. In contrast, the verses ask deeper questions about how one would act with power, whether they would become a tyrant, and how this would affect the relationship.


The lyrics "When everything is a riot, You're my peace and quiet" suggest that while the world may be chaotic, the person she's singing to brings her calm and stability. The second verse begins with a reference to rumors of infidelity, with the line "Word on the street you got hoes, I disappear like El Chapo". However, these rumors are quickly dismissed as the singer expresses her love for this person and imagines a world where they rule together. The Spanish lyrics "Mira, mira, míralo, Papi está rico, papi está guapo" highlight the admiration and attraction the singer feels towards her partner.


Overall, "Tyrant" is a love song that goes beyond the surface level, exploring themes of power dynamics and trust in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Dime, dime, dímelo
The singer wants the listener to tell her something.


Dímelo, dímelo, dímelo
The singer repeats her request for the listener to tell her something.


All I hear is sirens
The world is full of chaos and danger.


In a world so violent
The world is a scary place.


Would you be a tyrant?
Would you become oppressive and cruel if given power?


If I gave you power
If the singer gave the listener power over her.


Would you take it out
Would the listener abuse that power?


Look me in my iris
The artist wants the listener to make eye contact with her.


I can read your silence
The artist can interpret the listener's silence.


When everything is a riot
In a world of chaos and danger.


You're my peace and quiet
The listener brings calm and serenity to the singer.


All around we go
The cycle of life and love.


Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
The listener's love is a constantly changing and colorful pattern.


I don't wanna come down
The singer is enjoying the euphoria of love and doesn't want it to end.


Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
The singer wants to keep experiencing the feeling of being in love.


Wanna seize the throne
The artist wants power and control.


But what would you do with all that control
The artist is questioning the consequences of having too much power and control.


Word on the street you got hoes
Rumors are spreading that the listener is unfaithful.


I disappear like El Chapo
The singer disappears like the infamous drug lord.


'Til you said you would cut off the whole world
The listener's words have an enormous effect on the artist.


If little old me would be yours
If the artist were to belong to the listener.


Well, mira, mira, míralo (míralo, míralo)
The artist wants the listener to see what she sees.


Papi está rico, papi está guapo (papi está guapo)
The singer is complimenting the listener's wealth and appearance.


The world's been asking us to lose control
The world is chaotic, and the artist and listener are being pushed to succumb to that chaos.


All we ever do is French like Brigitte Bardot (Brigitte Bardot)
The singer and listener are always passionately kissing.


Boy you're driving me crazy
The listener is making the singer feel emotionally intense and irrational.


Although I say nothing can phase me
Although the singer tries to remain composed and unaffected by the listener's actions.


Place the spark in my life back
The listener has reignited the artist's passion and desire.


Now I want to show you how I thank that
The artist wants to express her gratitude and appreciation towards the listener.


Don't think you can lie
The singer is telling the listener not to deceive her.


I can see through your mind
The singer knows the listener's deepest thoughts and intentions.


Don't lose this, we have it all, all
The artist urges the listener not to let their love slip away.


We're goin' 'round and around and around, and around now
The cycle of love and chaos continues endlessly.


We're goin' 'round and around and around, goin' down, down
The cycle of love and chaos is leading them downwards, to an uncertain future.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jairus Lemuel-Jada Mozee, Jorja Alice Smith, Karly Marina Loaiza, Larrance Levar Dopson, Mark Anthony Spears

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@cesarzamora6407

Dime, dime, dímelo
Dímelo, dímelo, dímelo
All I hear is sirens
In a world so violent
Would you be a tyrant?
If I gave you power
Would you take it out
Look me in my iris
I can read your silence
When everything is a riot
You're my peace and quiet
All around we go
Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round
Wanna seize the throne
But what would you do with all that control
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round
Word on the street you got hoes
I disappear like El Chapo
'Til you said you would cut off the whole world
If little old me would be yours
Well, mira, mira, míralo (míralo, míralo)
Papi está rico, papi está guapo (papi está guapo)
The world's been asking us to lose control
All we ever do is French like Brigitte Bardot (Brigitte Bardot)
All around we go (all around, all around)
Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)
Wanna seize the throne (I know you wanna, I know you wanna)
But what would you do with all that control
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)
Dímelo, dímelo, dímelo
Dímelo, dímelo, dímelo
Boy you're driving me crazy
Although I say nothing can phase me
Place the spark in my life back
Now I want to show you how I thank that
Don't think you can lie
I can see through your mind
Don't lose this, we have it all, all
All around we go (all around, all around)
Your lovin' is like a kaleidoscope
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)
Wanna seize the throne (I know you wanna, I know you wanna)
But what would you do with all that control?
I don't wanna come down
Keep spinnin' me 'round and 'round
And 'round and 'round and 'round (around, around, around)
We're goin' 'round and around and around, and around now
We're goin' 'round and around and around, goin' down, down



All comments from YouTube:

@mollyberger5133

the fact that she made this song work completely in both english and spanish.... we stan a queen

@3times930

true that

@harrydavies0329

Colombian*

@PedroHenrique-cy8up

Colombian speaks spanish

@taehyungoppa7208

Ikr. I was shook when she started speaing spanish

@mase000

HD Davies columbian isn’t a language

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@ashypharaoh8407

Kinda crazy how much energy this has despite how minimalist the instrumental is

@gh0stface442

Right😳

@Fish17777

less is more ))

@_thepoet68

thats becasue she has an old school vibe, less is more.

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