Boogie Down
MGMT爀 Lyrics
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You keep on riding in your tank like you own it, uh
I said you know I wanna check out your componients, uh
Girl, you know I wanna check out your componients
Bombing up the place like you own it, oh
You keep on bombing up the place like you own it, oh
I said you got the good stuff baby, won't you flaunt it, oh yeah
Said It's cool, you're tounching my hand
Yeah it's cool, it's cool, where we riding too?
So come on sugar, you're touching my hand
Yeah it's cool it's cool, where we riding to?
So look out
I'm playing my guitar like I own it, oh
I keep on playing my guitar like I own it, yeah
I said you know you wanna check out my componients, yeah
That's right you know you wanna check out my componients
You're touching on my hand like you own it, oh
You keep on touching on my hand like you own it, uh
I said you got the good stuff baby won't you flaunt it, yeah
I said you got the good stuff baby won't you flaunt it
Gonna flaunt it, yeah
Said it's cool, you're touching my hand
Yeah it's cool
It's cool, where we riding to?
So come on sugar, touching my hand
Yeah it's cool, it's cool, where we riding to?
So come on
Yeah come on
So where we riding to?
Yeah come on
So come on
I said, where we riding to?
The song “Boogie Down” by MGMT is a groovy, upbeat track that is centered around the theme of owning what you’ve got and flaunting it. The first verse is about a girl who is riding around in her tank as if she owns it. The singer is intrigued by her and wants to check out her “components” or perhaps her “assets”. The second verse is about the singer himself, proclaiming that he is playing his guitar as if he owns it, and challenging the girl to check out his components.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase “It’s cool, you’re touching my hand” followed by the question “Where we riding to?” The hand-touching can be interpreted as a physical connection between the singer and the girl, but it could also represent a musical connection, as both the girl and the singer are riding around with their respective instruments and seem to be enjoying the music. The song ends with the repeated question “Where we riding to?”, leaving the listener to imagine the possibilities of where this musical and physical connection could lead.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding in your tank like you own it, oh
You are driving around arrogantly like you are the owner of this military tank.
You keep on riding in your tank like you own it, uh
You persist in demonstrating your superiority by driving this tank around.
I said you know I wanna check out your components, uh
I have an interest in examining the parts of your tank.
Girl, you know I wanna check out your components
Lady, you are aware that I am interested in inspecting your machinery.
Bombing up the place like you own it, oh
You are bombing the location recklessly as if you are in charge there.
You keep on bombing up the place like you own it, oh
You continue to drop bombs incessantly as if you have complete ownership of the area.
I said you got the good stuff baby, won't you flaunt it, oh yeah
I acknowledged that you have some impressive qualities and you should show them off.
You got the good stuff baby won't you flaunt it, gonna flaunt it.
You possess some remarkable attributes and you should showcase them; you will do so.
Said It's cool, you're touching my hand
I commented that it is comfortable that you are currently holding onto my hand.
Yeah it's cool, it's cool, where we riding too?
It is alright, it is alright. Where are we heading?
So come on sugar, you're touching my hand
Therefore, my dear, hold onto my hand a little tighter.
So look out
So, be vigilant for any danger.
I'm playing my guitar like I own it, oh
I am playing the guitar in a way that suggests I have full authority over it.
I keep on playing my guitar like I own it, yeah
I persist in playing the guitar with a sense of ownership.
I said you know you wanna check out my components, yeah
You are aware that you have a desire to investigate the parts of my guitar.
That's right you know you wanna check out my components
You correctly acknowledge that you would like to explore the components of my guitar.
You're touching on my hand like you own it, oh
You are holding my hand with a sense of certainty that you possess it.
You keep on touching on my hand like you own it, uh
You continue to hold onto my hand confidently as if you have control over it.
I said you got the good stuff baby won't you flaunt it, yeah
I suggested that you have great characteristics that should be shown off.
I said you got the good stuff baby won't you flaunt it
I proposed that you boast about your exceptional qualities.
Gonna flaunt it, yeah
I am going to display my remarkable attributes with confidence.
Said it's cool, you're touching my hand
I remarked that holding onto my hand is comfortable.
Yeah it's cool
Yes, it is fine.
It's cool, where we riding to?
It is alright, but where are we going?
So come on sugar, touching my hand
Therefore, my dear, hold onto my hand a little tighter.
Yeah it's cool, it's cool, where we riding to?
Yes, it's alright, it's alright, where are we heading?
So come on
So, let's go.
Yeah come on
Yes, let's go.
So where we riding to?
So, may I know where we are on the way to?
Contributed by Eva C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.