Barhopper 2
Kid Koala Lyrics


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...Thousands of people own their own camera equipment. Stamps are profitable, too, because they gradually increase in value.
What did I ever do to deserve this?
- I like your style.
- What?!
- I like your style.
- What are you, some sort of a nut?
...and WOW!
- Hellooo!
- Are you talkin' to me, fella?
Are you beginning to feel the rhythm now?
Do you feel the rhythm coursing through your veins, setting your blood on fire?
- I'm sorry, do I know you?

- ...um...

Don't ask her if she likes to dance unless you know how to dance.
When it's trying to get the attention of the opposite sex, it will slap its great forefins in the direction of the one it wants.
- What ARE you doing?
- Aw, come on now, who do you think you are, you--
- Fernando, fancy-fly extraordinaire!
Don't talk about yourself, and your interests, all during the meal.
How would you like to spank somebody?
- I beg your pardon!
Don't be afraid to use adjectives when you talk to women.

- I still wake up at nights, dreaming...
- I don't- I don't- I don't- I don't think you should be telling me these things.

- Hey. Hey, you!
- Are you talkin' to me, fella?
- Yeah. I love you.
My neighbor's favorite occupation is making models of boats.
- Hey, would you shut up?
- ...you know, I'm, uh... heh... it's awful nice to sit here with you, I... hah... that's an awful nice record, I'd--I just thought, you know, if, uh... yeah, it's right around the corner, I don't know, you know, if you wanted to... listen to a record... I, uh... you know, I just rattle around in a big apartment all by myself... heh... just me and the hi-fi... ha ha ha!




- You poor little thing. My heart goes out to you. ...And so does this poker!
- Augh!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kid Koala's Barhopper 2 are a haphazard collection of random phrases and conversations that might be overheard in a crowded bar or restaurant. The song opens with a statement about people owning their own camera equipment and the profitability of stamps. These lines, though seemingly unrelated to the rest of the song, could suggest the fleeting thoughts and spurious remarks that one might hear in a social setting. This is echoed in the next lines: "What did I ever do to deserve this? / I like your style." The singer's confusion and the other person's compliment or flirtation seem to come out of nowhere and might reflect the unpredictable nature of social interactions.


As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to jump from one topic to another, often interrupted by exclamations or questions from different voices. There are hints of romantic or sexual interest, but also warnings or advice about how to act or what to say. The mention of slapping great forefins and making models of boats add an absurdist and surreal layer to the mix. The final lines, with someone expressing their loneliness and another responding with a threat, suggest that the supposed socializing and networking in the bar might not always lead to meaningful connections or positive outcomes. Overall, Barhopper 2 captures the chaotic and disjointed flow of conversation and the different moods and intentions that might be present in a social setting.


Line by Line Meaning

Thousands of people own their own camera equipment. Stamps are profitable, too, because they gradually increase in value.
These are random statements that have nothing to do with the song, just like how the singer's experience of meeting someone who likes his style is also completely unrelated to what follows.


What did I ever do to deserve this?
The singer is perplexed by the strange and unexpected scenario that he finds himself in.


I like your style.
The singer is a friendly, outgoing person who is impressed by the appearance or manner of the person he is addressing.


What?!
The addressed person is taken aback by the artist's abrupt comment on their style. They are confused by the sudden interaction.


What are you, some sort of a nut?
The addressed person is skeptical of the artist's intentions or sanity, based on his unusual behavior.


...and WOW!
The singer is suddenly struck by something eye-catching or extraordinary that happens next.


Hellooo!
The singer is trying to get the attention of someone who is not paying attention to him.


Are you talkin' to me, fella?
The addressed person is cautiously checking if the artist is addressing him, wondering what the artist wants from him.


Are you beginning to feel the rhythm now?
The artist is trying to establish a connection with his audience by asking if they are getting into the groove of the music he is playing.


Do you feel the rhythm coursing through your veins, setting your blood on fire?
The artist is getting more intense in his request for his audience to fully immerse themselves in the music.


I'm sorry, do I know you?
The addressed person is bewildered by the singer's question or intrusion, wondering how they are expected to respond.


Don't ask her if she likes to dance unless you know how to dance.
The artist is giving advice to someone about how to approach a woman, warning them not to step out of their comfort zone with dancing if they cannot follow through.


When it's trying to get the attention of the opposite sex, it will slap its great forefins in the direction of the one it wants.
Again, these statements are completely random and disconnected from the rest of the song. They are like the interjections from the addressed person above, expressing confusion or skepticism.


What ARE you doing?
The addressed person is questioning the singer's behavior or motives, feeling uncomfortable or annoyed by his antics.


Aw, come on now, who do you think you are, you--
The addressed person is getting fed up with the singer's behavior or just verbally sparring with him in a playful way.


Fernando, fancy-fly extraordinaire!
The artist is introducing himself in a humorous and self-deprecating way, trying to entertain his audience with his antics or wordplay.


Don't talk about yourself, and your interests, all during the meal.
The artist is offering some etiquette advice to someone, telling them not to monopolize the conversation with talk about themselves during social situations.


How would you like to spank somebody?
The singer is making an inappropriate or nonsensical suggestion, again disconnected from the rest of the song.


I beg your pardon!
The addressed person is expressing shock or offense at the singer's proposal or statement.


Don't be afraid to use adjectives when you talk to women.
The artist is again offering advice on how to interact with women or make a good impression on them.


I still wake up at nights, dreaming...
The artist is revealing a personal or emotional detail from his life, expressing vulnerability and sharing his inner thoughts or feelings.


I don't- I don't- I don't- I don't think you should be telling me these things.
The addressed person is uncomfortable with the artist's level of intimacy, either expressing discomfort or just continuing a playful banter.


Hey. Hey, you!
The singer is trying to get the attention of someone who is not paying attention to him, possibly repeating himself in frustration.


Yeah. I love you.
The artist is expressing affection or adoration towards the addressed person, possibly in a humorous or exaggerated way.


My neighbor's favorite occupation is making models of boats.
Again, a random and unrelated statement that does not contribute to the main theme of the song.


Hey, would you shut up?
The addressed person is becoming annoyed by the singer's behavior, telling him to stop talking or interrupting them.


...you know, I'm, uh... heh... it's awful nice to sit here with you, I... hah... that's an awful nice record, I'd--I just thought, you know, if, uh... yeah, it's right around the corner, I don't know, you know, if you wanted to... listen to a record... I, uh... you know, I just rattle around in a big apartment all by myself... heh... just me and the hi-fi... ha ha ha!
The singer is trying to make conversation or flirt with the addressed person, sounding a bit nervous or awkward.


You poor little thing. My heart goes out to you. ...And so does this poker!
The addressed person is reacting to the artist's line in a playful and sarcastic way, threatening him with violence in a humorous or exaggerated tone.


Augh!
The addressed person is reacting to the artist's last line with a shocked or startled noise.




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