Launching their debut album in 2012 on Copenhagen Records, Lukas Graham quickly became a popular live act in Denmark. That success translated to the rest of Europe and caught the attention of Warner Bros. Records who co-signed them in 2013. The band’s music was first introduced worldwide with the release of their two singles "Mama Said" and "7 Years", the latter of which topped various international charts. Their second album was released internationally on April 1.
Playtime
Lukas Graham Lyrics
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Came to stake our claim
Looking for a good time
On the streets that reek of fame
Where everybody looks good
They're better dressed than me
The waitress brings us cold beers
I swear she saw me coming
Well maybe in an hour or two
She said: "Boy do you like downtown?"
What else was I to do?
You know I tipped her, and
Slipped, slipped her the number
I said I just got into town and I wanna
Hang out and light up some marijuana
You wanna? You wanna? You?
She said when I get off it's playtime
I'll show you where to go on late nights
And later I'll give you the bed ride
And maybe I can make you beg right
She said when I get off it's playtime
I'll show you where to go on late nights
And later I'll give you the bed ride
Oh baby I'm gon' make you beg right
She took me to a dive bar
The kind that never close
The cheapest drink was Bourbon shots
So we loaded up on those
Her friend was serving all night
I liked her serving slow
When locking up she told me: "sit"
While she told the rest to go
So I tipped her and
Slipped, slipped her the number
I said I just got into town and I wanna
Hang out and light up some marijuana
You wanna? You wanna? You?
She said when I get off it's playtime
I'll show you where to go on late nights
And later I'll give you the bed ride
And maybe I can make you beg right
She said when I get off it's playtime
I'll show you where to go on late nights
And later I'll give you the bed ride
Oh baby I'm gon' make you beg right
If a girl has got to go
And work all day (work all day)
I'm gonna do my best to help her find a little time to play
She said when I get off it's playtime
I'll show you where to go on late nights
And later I'll give you the bed ride
And maybe I can make you beg right
She said when I get off it's playtime
I'll show you where to go on late nights
And later I'll give you the bed ride
Oh baby I'm gon' make you beg right
The lyrics of Lukas Graham's song "Playtime" tell a story of a night out in town with a group of friends, looking for a good time. They start with a clean slate and come to stake their claim on the streets that reek of fame. They find themselves surrounded by people who look better dressed than them, and the waitress brings them cold beers but wants to see their ID. The singer seems to be caught up in the excitement of the night and slips the waitress his number, asking her to join him in lighting up marijuana.
As the night goes on, the waitress takes the singer to a dive bar, where they drink bourbon shots and the friend of the waitress serves them slowly. The night continues in this way, with the promise that when the waitress gets off work, she'll show the singer where to go on late nights and give him the "bed ride," making him beg for more.
The song seems to be about the excitement and thrill of living in the moment, seizing opportunities when they arise, and finding moments of joy and playtime even in the midst of hard work and long days. The title "Playtime" seems to signal a desire to let loose and have fun, even if just for a little while.
Overall, Lukas Graham's "Playtime" is a catchy and upbeat song with a story of youthful adventure and spontaneous fun. The lyrics are relatable for anyone who's ever gone out on the town and let themselves get caught up in the energy of a night out with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
We started with a clean slate
We began our night with a blank slate, ready to create new memories.
Came to stake our claim
We came with a purpose, to make the most of our time and seize new opportunities.
Looking for a good time
We were seeking enjoyment and excitement in our outing.
On the streets that reek of fame
We were exploring the populated, lively areas of the city where people come to be seen and noticed.
Where everybody looks good
The people around us were all dressed their best, making us feel self-conscious about our own appearance.
They're better dressed than me
We felt inferior to the well-dressed individuals around us.
The waitress brings us cold beers
The server brought us cold drinks to enjoy during our night out.
But she wants to see ID
The waitress needed to confirm our ages before serving us alcoholic beverages.
I swear she saw me coming
I suspect that the server knew I was inexperienced or naive about the city nightlife.
Well maybe in an hour or two
Perhaps I can prove myself as a fun and adventurous companion in a couple of hours.
She said: "Boy do you like downtown?"
The server asked my opinion on the city's central area.
What else was I to do?
I had no other option but to engage in conversation and participate in the city lifestyle.
You know I tipped her, and
I gave the server a gratuity to express my appreciation for her service and to potentially earn her favor.
Slipped, slipped her the number
I discretely gave the server my phone number as a way to potentially meet again in the future.
I said I just got into town and I wanna
I revealed my newcomer status and expressed my desire to explore the city lifestyle.
Hang out and light up some marijuana
I proposed the idea of smoking marijuana and enjoying the night out with companions.
She said when I get off it's playtime
The server indicated that she has free time after her shift for recreational activities.
I'll show you where to go on late nights
She offered to guide me to the most happening places in the city during late-night hours.
And later I'll give you the bed ride
She hinted at the possibility of engaging in sexual activity after the night's events.
And maybe I can make you beg right
She suggests the possibility of sexually satisfying activities that will leave me begging for more.
She took me to a dive bar
She brought me to a low-key bar that may not be well-known or popular.
The kind that never close
The bar was open and available to customers at all hours of the night.
The cheapest drink was Bourbon shots
The most affordable drink option was shots of Bourbon whiskey.
So we loaded up on those
We consumed multiple shots of Bourbon whiskey together.
Her friend was serving all night
Her acquaintance was working as a server for the entire night's shift.
I liked her serving slow
I appreciated the slow and casual pace of the service provided by her acquaintance.
When locking up she told me: "sit"
As the establishment began to close, the acquaintance suggested that I stay and continue to converse with her.
While she told the rest to go
The acquaintance dismissed the other customers and staff from the establishment, making it a more intimate setting.
If a girl has got to go
If a woman must work hard at her job for the majority of the day,
And work all day (work all day)
constantly exerting physical and mental energy.
I'm gonna do my best to help her find a little time to play
I want to provide her with an opportunity to let loose and enjoy herself, easing the burden of her stressful occupation.
Oh baby I'm gon' make you beg right
I am confident in my ability to satisfy her sexual desires and leave her yearning for more.
Contributed by Kaitlyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Erick A. Vásquez
Nais buena rola