After months of stealing electricity and stirring up crowds of passers-by with his loop-based setup, frontman Robby Hunter was asked by the Coconut Grove Police to cease and desist or 'play in a real bar.' Finding sanctuary in a nearby dive bar, Robby enlisted the support of multi-instrumentalists Pat Howard and John Coughlin for a regular gig.
This trio dubbed itself Robby Hunter Band and released a self-produced, widely acclaimed debut LP in 2013 entitled Magic City Hippies, which included the beachy Hype Machine #1 Hit "Corazón" alongside major blog hits "Hard On Me" and "BUST” and album cuts that can be heard on episodes of major network shows like The CW’s “iZombie” and Showtime’s “Ray Donovan.”
Encouraged by the international reach and positive reception of their debut, they decided to expand their sound and approach under the new moniker Magic City Hippies (after the title of their debut LP). In July of 2015, the Magic City Hippies released the Hippie Castle EP, and the lead-off track "Fanfare" hit #1 on Spotify's Global Viral Top 50 in the US, UK, and Canada. It has since accumulated over 1.9 million streams.
The single ’HUSH' is the Hippies' latest handiwork, the first piece of a new full length album planned for release in summer 2016 amidst a string of upcoming US tour dates.
Body Like a Weapon
Magic City Hippies Lyrics
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Heat up the kettle
Dishevel her freckles
Wrestle up another beer
Pick up my medals
Her meadows got me head over heels
Rip up this treble
I bet he'll send over seven deals
Honey got stunning symmetry
Hop in and out of limousines
Pop in an "M" and pity me
In the city we
Sitting pretty kitty B
I ain't even kidding, G
Living like a legacy
Body like a weapon
Smoking Smith and Wesson in my hand
All night
I might pull her trigger one more time
Just to feel her come alive
Caught in the valley
Singing to Alice
She's got a long way to go
She got a long way to go
So call up the valet
She lives in a palace
We got a long way to go
We got a long way, long way, long way
I know you say you're
I know you say you're all alone
But I don't want to know
She got a body like a weapon
Smoking Smith and Wesson in my hand
All night
I might pull her trigger one more time
Just to feel her come alive
The song "Body Like a Weapon" by Magic City Hippies has a dreamy and surrealistic sound that blends funk rhythm guitar with synthesizer melodies and laid-back vocals. The lyrics of the song are somewhat enigmatic and can be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective.
The opening lines, "Speak of the devil and she appears, heat up the kettle, dishevel her freckles, wrestle up another beer, pick up my medals," suggest a sense of mischief and flirtation, as if the singer is trying to seduce someone or engage in some kind of playful banter. The later lines, "Never let money limit me, honey got stunning symmetry, hop in and out of limousines, pop in an 'M' and pity me," could be interpreted as a critique of consumerism and superficiality, as the singer seems to value beauty and pleasure above material wealth, but still indulges in luxury.
The chorus of the song, "Body like a weapon, smoking Smith and Wesson in my hand, all night, I might pull her trigger one more time, just to feel her come alive," adds another layer of mystery and intrigue, as the weapon imagery could be read as a metaphor for desire or danger. The final lines of the song, "Caught in the valley, singing to Alice, she's got a long way to go, she got a long way to go, so call up the valet, she lives in a palace, we got a long way to go, we got a long way, long way, long way, I know you say you're all alone, but I don't want to know," create a sense of longing and distance, as the singer seems to be singing to someone who is unreachable or unattainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Speak of the devil and she appears
Talking about a particular person brings them into the conversation or into view.
Heat up the kettle
Prepare the kettle to boil water.
Dishevel her freckles
Make a mess of her distinctive skin blemishes.
Wrestle up another beer
Acquire another bottle of beer.
Pick up my medals
Retrieve the awards that I have won.
Her meadows got me head over heels
Her outdoor spaces have me completely enamored.
Rip up this treble
Play music with high intensity and volume.
I bet he'll send over seven deals
I'm confident he will send many business opportunities my way.
Never let money limit me
I refuse to let financial constraints hold me back in life.
Honey got stunning symmetry
She has striking facial features.
Hop in and out of limousines
Travel around in fancy vehicles.
Pop in an "M" and pity me
Take a pill and feel sorry for me.
In the city we
We live in an urban area.
Sitting pretty kitty B
We are sitting comfortably in a desirable location.
I ain't even kidding, G
I'm being completely serious, friend.
Living like a legacy
We are living a life that will be remembered after we die.
Body like a weapon
Her physical appearance is incredibly attractive and seductive.
Smoking Smith and Wesson in my hand
I feel empowered and in control of the situation.
All night
For an extended period of time.
I might pull her trigger one more time
I'm contemplating engaging in sexual activity with her again.
Just to feel her come alive
To experience the rush of pleasure and excitement that comes with intimacy.
Caught in the valley
Trapped in a difficult situation.
Singing to Alice
Trying to make the best of a tough situation.
She's got a long way to go
She isn't where she wants to be in life.
So call up the valet
Request the services of a valet to park our vehicles.
She lives in a palace
She lives in opulent surroundings.
We got a long way to go
We still have a lot to accomplish.
I know you say you're all alone
You claim to be lonely and isolated.
But I don't want to know
I'm not interested in hearing about your struggles or problems.
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kaboom Room
Ya’ll have a really dope way of mixing a sexy vibe w/a bit of a rock edge & some rap swag. A very cool, unique fusion. Ya’ll are one of my fave bands that are definitely underrated!
I saw one of your last shows in Durham before the world turned upside down. Glad I got to see y’all live! 👏🏾
Eric Lund
You guys just...get it. There's no other way to describe the creative choices you make when building your songs... from the cadence /accenting of words in the rap @ the beginning to the added air/whisper on the vocals to create that dreamy beach feel we need. The list goes on. Fucking bravo, yet again.
Random Dude
This is one of the best lol I think y’all should pick an 80s style song you like and make an original in the same vein with those really cool tight harmonies like m83 does. You use them in franny on “leave me in the cold, yeah” but I want a track where that’s the main thing if you can please! I also think y’all would make a cool album cover for it and maybe a video with all those hot chicks from fanfare. Thank you!
Michael Gomez
I really hope an album is coming soon!
Random Dude
Michael Gomez I kinda like one song at a time. It helps me ration them
Joel Russell
Great to have a new Track! You guys rock, keep it coming :)
River Watch
Cool and funky beats!
I don't comment often
Yesss, I was waiting for this come on youtube. You guys are amazing! Great track!
woury dabo
PERFECT, thanks guys!!
Zach
this song is amazing guys