The Illest Villain
Madvillain Lyrics
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Who shock women into uncontrolled hysteria
"don't touch that!"
The villains themselves were ultimately responsible for much of the popularity
Audiences loved to hate
They had no code of ethics
"what's the matter, a guy was only tryin' to have fun-"
"get to work on these boys, anybody bring a gun for me?"
"yeah here's one."
Not one but two - typical villain releases included
"I know they wanna kiss me, but don't let anyone see me like that - please doctor help me!"
And a sequel
"master of all-"
Both the villains were to meet in
"your mother was the lightning!"
Two historical figures, outlaws and desperadoes if that
The villainous pair of really nice boys who just
Happened to be on the wrong side of the law
Three hundred and sixty degrees
Similar sequences could not be defeated
Villains who possess supernatural abilities
Villains who were the personification of carnage
Madvillain, more accurately, the dark side of our beings
Perhaps it is due to this seminal connection
That audiences can relate their experience
In life with the villains and their dastardly doings
The lyrics to Madvillain's "The Illest Villains" are a commentary on the cultural fascination with villains in America. The song opens with a description of two powerful villains who strike fear into the hearts of men and "shock women into uncontrolled hysteria." The villains are popular despite having no code of ethics and being responsible for much of their own popularity. The song also features a dialogue between two characters who discuss bringing guns to a fight and their desire to have fun.
The lyrics describe how audiences love to hate villains and how important they are to popular culture. The song references typical villain releases, including sequels, and mentions two historical figures who were outlaws and desperadoes. The villains are described as possessing supernatural abilities and being the personification of carnage.
Madvillain is portrayed as the dark side of human beings, and the song suggests that the audience can relate to their experience in life with the villains and their evil deeds. Overall, the song is a commentary on the cultural fascination with villains and the role they play in popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
As luck would have it, one of america's two most powerful villains of the next decade is turned loose to strike terror into the hearts of men
By chance, the USA's top two menacing figures of the coming years are set free to incite fear in people
Who shock women into uncontrolled hysteria
They cause ladies to panic uncontrollably
"don't touch that!"
A warning to not lay a finger on something
The villains themselves were ultimately responsible for much of the popularity
These crooks were partly accountable for their own fame
Audiences loved to hate
Viewers passionately enjoyed disliking them
The importance of the villain was not overlooked, of course one of the worst of all was madvillain
The significance of the antagonist was recognized, and Madvillain was one of the most heinous
They had no code of ethics
These guys had no moral principles to adhere to
"what's the matter, a guy was only tryin' to have fun-"
Someone protests that they were just trying to have a good time
"get to work on these boys, anybody bring a gun for me?"
Instructions to deal with these folks, and to see if anyone brought a firearm
"yeah here's one."
Someone responds affirmatively, and reveals that they brought a gun
Not one but two - typical villain releases included
It's not just one criminal, but two, a common trend for a villain's debut
"I know they wanna kiss me, but don't let anyone see me like that - please doctor help me!"
Seemingly a plea for help from a person who thinks others have romantic feelings towards them, but wants to keep it hidden
And a sequel
Also, a follow-up to the first release
"master of all-"
An incomplete phrase, possibly suggesting someone who dominates everything
Both the villains were to meet in
These two bad guys were planning to converge in
"your mother was the lightning!"
An odd insult that likens someone's mother to a natural phenomenon
Two historical figures, outlaws and desperadoes if that
These were two figures of past times, known for being lawbreakers and reckless
The villainous pair of really nice boys who just
These are two individuals who seem pleasant, but have an evil side
Happened to be on the wrong side of the law
Unfortunately, they were not obeying the legal system
Three hundred and sixty degrees
In all directions, encompassing every angle
Similar sequences could not be defeated
These kinds of patterns were impervious to defeat
Villains who possess supernatural abilities
These are wicked characters who have extraordinary powers
Villains who were the personification of carnage
These are evil individuals who represent destruction
Madvillain, more accurately, the dark side of our beings
Madvillain more precisely represents the negative aspect of our nature
Perhaps it is due to this seminal connection
Maybe it's because of this fundamental link
That audiences can relate their experience
Which enables viewers to connect their own life experiences
In life with the villains and their dastardly doings
To the bad guys and their wicked actions
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL DUMILE THOMPSON, OTIS JACKSON
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