Lady Pank is quite a curiosity on the Polish musical market. They got popular before they were actually... formed! The group, which was originally planning to call itself "Żużel", received a lot of media coverage as a result of a skilfully conducted promotional campaign combined with group's questionnable talent.
Minus Zero
Lady Pank Lyrics
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See her smile in her pink limousine
Queen of lipstick, shampoo and sun creams,
She's the fun of every man's dreams
She thinks she's ooh-la-la,
But she's just la-de-da
Minus zero
Flies to Rio when Rio is sunny
Never sweats,'cause she stands in the shade
She's a honey, and brings in the money
Works for pleasure, but always gets paid
She oozes sex appeal,
But she just isn't real
Minus zero
Ula models for top magazines
See her smile in her pink limousine
Queen of lipstick, shampoo and sun creams,
She's the fun of every man's dreams
She thinks she's ooh-la-la,
But she's just la-de-da
Minus zero
The song "Minus Zero" by Lady Pank is a satirical take on the fashion and beauty industry, specifically the modeling industry. The song talks about Ula, a model who is the face of top magazines, renowned for her beauty and sex appeal. She lives a luxurious life, riding in a pink limousine, and working for beauty products like lipstick, shampoo, and sun creams. She is considered by every man as a dream girl, but the song says that she is just "la-de-da" and "just isn't real." Ula is portrayed as someone who is always on the move, flying to Rio when it's sunny, and never sweating because she always stands in the shade. The song highlights that the industry is shallow, making people believe that they need beauty products and luxury items to live the perfect life. It also mocks the industry for creating models that are nothing more than a false image.
The song is a critical commentary on the modeling industry, which objectifies women and portrays them as an object of desire. Lady Pank takes a satirical approach to the issue, showcasing the ridiculousness of the beauty and fashion standards with lyrics like "Queen of lipstick, shampoo, and sun creams." The message is that beauty is a facade and can be misleading, creating unrealistic expectations that blur the line between reality and fantasy.
Line by Line Meaning
Ula models for top magazines
Ula is a fashion model who appears in high-end fashion publications.
See her smile in her pink limousine
One can observe her happy face as she drives around town in her luxurious car.
Queen of lipstick, shampoo and sun creams,
She is known to be an icon in the beauty industry, with prowess for popular makeup, hair care, and skin care products.
She's the fun of every man's dreams
Many are infatuated with this stunning woman, as she is perceived as being an embodiment of excitement and desire.
She thinks she's ooh-la-la,
Ula has an exaggerated sense of her own attractiveness and delightfulness.
But she's just la-de-da
However, her true essence or identity is unremarkable or simply mediocre.
Minus zero
The refrain expresses the singer's opinion of Ula as being nothing or worthless.
Flies to Rio when Rio is sunny
Ula occasionally travels to Rio de Janeiro and prefers to visit when the weather is bright and cheerful.
Never sweats,'cause she stands in the shade
Ula ensures she doesn't sweat in public by positioning herself under the covers, suggesting she's not accustomed to difficult situations or hardship.
She's a honey, and brings in the money
Her sweet demeanor and stunning beauty are lucrative and make her wealthy.
Works for pleasure, but always gets paid
Although she enjoys her vocation, it is also her main source of income, which she receives quite handsomely.
She oozes sex appeal,
Ula boasts an overwhelming physical attractiveness and seductiveness.
But she just isn't real
Despite her eye-catching appearance, she is not genuine or authentic in character or substance.
Minus zero
The refrain reinforces the singer's low regard for Ula, who he/she perceives to be worthless or insignificant.
Ula models for top magazines
Reprise of the first stanza.
See her smile in her pink limousine
Rephrase of the second stanza.
Queen of lipstick, shampoo and sun creams,
Rephrase of the third stanza.
She's the fun of every man's dreams
Rephrase of the fourth stanza.
She thinks she's ooh-la-la,
Rephrase of the fifth stanza.
But she's just la-de-da
Rephrase of the sixth stanza.
Minus zero
Rephrase of the seventh and fourteenth stanzas, serving as the song's closing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BORYSEWICZ, MOGIELNICKI, WACHTEL
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