Lady
Lloyd Feat. Soulja Boy Lyrics

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In June of forty-three there was a military coup
Behind it was a gang called the G.O.U.
Who did not feel the need to be elected

They had themselves a party at the point of a gun
They were slightly to the right of Atilla the Hun
A bomb or two and very few objected

Yeah, just one shell and governments fall like flies, kapow, die
They stumble and fall, bye bye
Backs to the wall, aim high
We're having a ball
The tank and bullet rule as democracy dies

The lady's got potential, she was setting her sights
On making it in movies with her name in lights
The greatest social climber since Cinderella

OK, she couldn't act but she had the right friends
And we all know a career depends
On knowing the right fella to be stellar

Yeah, just one shell and governments lose their nerve, kapow, die
They stumble and fall, bye bye
Backs to the wall, aim high
We're having a ball
That's how we get the government we deserve

Now the man behind the President calling the shots
Involved so discreetly in a lot of their plots
Was Colonel Juan Peron, would be dictator

He began in the army out in Italy so
Saw Mussolini's rise from the very front row
I reckon he'd do likewise sooner or later

Yeah, just one blast and the tear gas falls like rain, kapow, die
They haven't a chance, bye bye
The terrorists advance
But one guy doesn't dirty his hands
Peron was biding time out in the slow lane

Yeah, suddenly an earthquake hit the town of San Juan, kapow, die
They stumble and fall, bye bye
Keep away from the wall
But one guy was having a ball
The tragedy, a golden chance for Peron

He organized a concert with incredible flair
In aid of all the victims, such a grand affair
Politicians, actors, stars of every flavor

It was January twenty-second, 1944
A night to remember, yeah, that's for sure

For that's the night that Peron first met Eva
For that's the night that Peron first met Eva

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lloyd Feat. Soulja Boy's song Lady describe the power dynamics and corruption within governments and even larger organizations. The opening lines mention a military coup carried out by a group called the G.O.U., who believe they do not need to be elected. The lyrics suggest that these people have too much power and influence even though they were not properly elected by the people they're ruling over. The lines "They were slightly to the right of Atilla the Hun" and "A bomb or two and very few objected" also suggest the brutality of the overthrow, indicating that it was not democratic.

The lyrics then move on to a woman who has potential to make it in movies, but lacks actual talent. However, she knows the right people who can help her rise to stardom. The lines "On making it in movies with her name in lights/The greatest social climber since Cinderella" further imply the importance of connections and influence over talent and hard work in certain industries. Finally, the song mentions Juan Peron, a dictator who was able to rise to power through opportunism rather than brute force. The lyrics suggest that even natural disasters such as an earthquake can provide an opportunity for those seeking power.

Overall, the song Lady uses dark humor and irony to criticize those who abuse their power, especially when it is obtained through dishonest means. It also suggests that there is often more to a person's success than raw talent, and that networking and connections play a big role in shaping one's career.

Line by Line Meaning

In June of forty-three there was a military coup
A coup happened in June 1943

Behind it was a gang called the G.O.U.
G.O.U. was responsible for the coup

Who did not feel the need to be elected
G.O.U. did not believe in elections

They had themselves a party at the point of a gun
They took power by force

They were slightly to the right of Atilla the Hun
Their political ideology was very conservative

A bomb or two and very few objected
They used violence to suppress opposition

The lady's got potential, she was setting her sights On making it in movies with her name in lights
A woman had aspirations of fame and fortune in the film industry

The greatest social climber since Cinderella
She was determined to climb the social ladder

OK, she couldn't act but she had the right friends
She lacked talent but had influential connections

And we all know a career depends On knowing the right fella to be stellar
Networking is crucial for success

That's how we get the government we deserve
The people are responsible for the type of government they have

Now the man behind the President calling the shots
A person was manipulating the President behind the scenes

Involved so discreetly in a lot of their plots
He was secretly involved in their schemes

Was Colonel Juan Peron, would be dictator
Juan Peron had aspirations of becoming a dictator

He began in the army out in Italy so Saw Mussolini's rise from the very front row I reckon he'd do likewise sooner or later
Peron witnessed Mussolini's rise to power and was inspired to do the same

The terrorists advance But one guy doesn't dirty his hands
Someone avoided getting involved in terrorist activities

Peron was biding time out in the slow lane
Peron was waiting for the right moment to make his move

The tragedy, a golden chance for Peron
A tragedy presented an opportunity for Peron to gain support

He organized a concert with incredible flair In aid of all the victims, such a grand affair Politicians, actors, stars of every flavor
Peron organized a well-attended concert to raise funds for the victims

It was January twenty-second, 1944 A night to remember, yeah, that's for sure For that's the night that Peron first met Eva
Peron met his future wife, Eva, at the concert on January 22, 1944

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE

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