Lipslap
Kero Kero Bonito Lyrics
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thumbman four finger tap laftaf
yeah you know it
a fingertip laced on the lip which gave a little shhh
maybe were talk about that not now you see im jacking
all my friends are here there's just no time for taboo
can't believe we have to wrap on tracks so you get it
wanna talk about so much stuff then you just give me hush
spending cash on a new dancefloor
and everyone's come through
it's all lipslap
thinking caps
just lipslap
that is that
instrumental
I can't hear you cause this beat is taking over
I'm not one to lipread and you don't come with subtitles
you sure talk the walk into your walktie talkie
but you can't keep a secret and you never get a word in
uhhh
why don't you keep me in the loop I like it posted
you stay here and watch an all brick wall get freshly painted
if you didn't catch the facts I'll repeat them
but to be as smart as me you have to know the slang
yeah
it's all lipslap
thinking caps
just lipslap
that is that
instrumental
I--- went straight through a tincan
tied up to a goldfish tank
watch them pass for the whisper
take turns seing were it lands
it's all lipslap
get down
thinking caps
what
just lipslap
be proud
that is that
it's all lipslap
thinking caps
just lipslap
yeah
that is that
instrumental
I--- went straight through a tincan
tied up to a goldfish tank
watch them pass for the whisper
take turns seeing where it lands
The lyrics to Kero Kero Bonito's song Lipslap describe a party atmosphere where the music is so loud that conversation is reduced to just "lipslap," or talking without any real meaning or substance. The first part of the song details the chaos of the party, where the singer can't focus on any one thing because there's too much going on. They mention people talking about taboo subjects, but there's no real time to delve into them because the energy of the event is so frenzied.
In the second half of the song, the singer focuses on one person who they seem to be in conflict with. This person talks a lot, but doesn't actually say anything important or keep secrets very well. The singer seems frustrated by this, but also a little amused. They imply that they're smarter because they understand the slang and can keep secrets, while the other person can't. Overall, the song is about how sometimes it's impossible to have a real conversation in certain environments and with certain people, and so you're left with meaningless chatter ("lipslap").
Line by Line Meaning
coming on
Entering the scene
thumbman four finger tap laftaf
Pressing buttons on a gaming controller
yeah you know it
Expressing confidence
a fingertip laced on the lip which gave a little shhh
Silencing to prevent disclosure
maybe were talk about that not now you see im jacking
Delaying conversation because of a busy party
all my friends are here there's just no time for taboo
Being unreserved and free-spirited among friends
can't believe we have to wrap on tracks so you get it
Being surprised that conversations have to end for the music to start
wanna talk about so much stuff then you just give me hush
Feeling urge to communicate but getting shushed
we can't sort that out for now the place is packing
Acknowledging that there's too much noise in the crowded room to have a conversation
spending cash on a new dancefloor
Investing in new entertainment
and everyone's come through
Celebrating with a large gathering of friends
it's all lipslap
People just gossiping and talking about unimportant things
thinking caps
Encouraging innovative ideas and deep reflection
just lipslap
Stating there are no deep, meaningful conversations happening
that is that
Confirming the above statement
instrumental
Background music without lyrics
I can't hear you cause this beat is taking over
Struggling to hear over the loud music
I'm not one to lipread and you don't come with subtitles
Finding it hard to communicate in a noisy environment
you sure talk the walk into your walktie talkie
Talking clearly into a phone receiver
but you can't keep a secret and you never get a word in
Ignoring the other person's inability to maintain confidentiality and listen attentively
uhhh
Sigh of frustration
why don't you keep me in the loop I like it posted
Asking someone to keep them informed about events
you stay here and watch an all brick wall get freshly painted
Being sarcastic or dismissive of what someone else is doing
if you didn't catch the facts I'll repeat them
Being willing to repeat information
but to be as smart as me you have to know the slang
Being smug about one's own intelligence
it's all lipslap
People just gossiping and talking about unimportant things
thinking caps
Encouraging innovative ideas and deep reflection
just lipslap
Stating there are no deep, meaningful conversations happening
yeah
Confirming the above statement
that is that
Confirming the above statement
instrumental
Background music without lyrics
I--- went straight through a tincan
Filling with an unconnected thought
tied up to a goldfish tank
Confusing imagery used without context
watch them pass for the whisper
Observing something indistinct
take turns seing were it lands
Engaging in a playful activity
get down
An invitation to start dancing
what
An expression of confusion or surprise
be proud
Encouraging self-confidence
it's all lipslap
People just gossiping and talking about unimportant things
thinking caps
Encouraging innovative ideas and deep reflection
just lipslap
Stating there are no deep, meaningful conversations happening
yeah
Confirming the above statement
that is that
Confirming the above statement
instrumental
Background music without lyrics
I--- went straight through a tincan
Filling with an unconnected thought
tied up to a goldfish tank
Confusing imagery used without context
watch them pass for the whisper
Observing something indistinct
take turns seeing where it lands
Engaging in a playful activity
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Intro]
しゃべろう!(shaberou!=let's talk!)
[Verse 1]
Thumb and forefinger tap, laughter
Yeah, you know it
A fingertip placed on the lips which gave a little (shh!)
Maybe we'll talk about that, not now
You see I'm jackin'
All my friends are here, there's just
No time for taboo
Can't believe I have to rap on tracks so you get it
Wanna talk about so much stuff then you just give me hush
We can sort that out for now, the place is packing
Spent the cash on a new dance floor
And everyone's come through
[Chorus]
It's all lipslap
Thinking caps
Just lipslap
That is that
[Verse 2]
I can't hear you cause this beat is taking over
I'm not one to lip-read and you don't come with subtitles
You sure talk the walk into your walkie-talkie
But you can't keep a secret and you never get a word in (Uhh?)
Why don't you keep me in the loop, I like it posted
You stay here and watch an old brick wall get freshly painted
If you didn't catch the facts, I'll repeat them
But to be as smart as me you have to know the slang
Yeah
[Chorus]
It's all lipslap
Thinking caps
Just lipslap
That is that
[Refrain]
I'll put string through a tin can
Tied up to a goldfish tank
Watch them pass 'round a whisper
Take turns seeing where it lands
[Chorus]
It's all lipslap (Get down!)
Thinking caps (What?)
Just lipslap (Be proud!)
That is that
It's all lipslap
Thinking caps
Just lipslap (Yeah)
That is that
[Refrain]
I'll put string through a tin can
Tied up to a goldfish tank
Watch them pass 'round a whisper
Take turns seeing where it lands
Mitchi Bell (mitchib1440)
"I can't hear you 'cuz this beat is taking over. I'm not one to lip-read and you don't come with subtitles" is the greatest line of any music video ever.
Mutant Renegade
For anyone who's never seen them live, this is a pretty accurate depiction of a KKB show
Jayzen
i really wanna go to a show now.
jess
its pretty fucking great
Theo Frorer
I almost saw them at NYU but I was too late. Forever bummed.
agrislygrizzlybear
I'm seeing them on October 29th and now I'm super hyped
jorge
@agrislygrizzlybear their concerts are godly
Your guy Khonshu
My favourite thing about this is that Jamie still does the whole "turning with mouth open thing" at 1:56 in their live performances
toby
Yea
Yelooh
man i loved this one live because everyone just shouted 'uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh'