I Banned You
Mcap Steve Lyrics
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(Clears throat)
Here we go
Remember that house I built?
Or did you just burn it down?
Didn't need to see it go down
I found a way to become a mod
I knew how the entire time
I've got my permissions now
It's like it's my time to SHINE
Every rule you were breaking
Time that its come now
I'm gonna have to ban you now
I've started typing in the command
I'm surrounded by your distress
Know that the command is typing
Well now you know you deserve this
We don't need you anymore
It's written all over your status
Fly hacking is not allowed
Not in my Minecraft server
I Banned you
I've banned who
I banned you
Can't you see I banned you
I banned yoooooOOOoou
You don't belong in the forums
I won't fall for that
You're not the only person I've banned
Think you could escape this now
I swore, I never unbanned you
Oh wait, who is that in the distance?
I really can't believe my eyes
How are you back in?
It's like it's my time to shine
Every rule you were breaking
Guess the time had come now
I'm gonna have to ban you now
I've started typing in the command
I'm surrounded by your distress
...that the command is typing
Well now you know you deserve this
I've banned you
Can't you see, I've banned you
I've banned you
Banned you
I banned you
Can't you see I've banned you
I banned you
I banned you
Can't you see I banned you
Can't you see I banned you
Can't you see I banned you
(Yelling)
I banned you
I banned you
I bAAnnED yOu
(Yelling)
I started typing in the command
Surrounded by your disgrace
Now that the command is typed in
You know that you deserve this
We don't need you anymore
It's written all over your status
For hacking is not allowed
Not in my Minecraft Server
I've banned you
Banned you
Banned you
Can't you see I banned you
Banned you
Banned who?
Banned you
Can't you see I banned you
I banned you
Banned you
Can't you see, I ban you
I ban you
Ban you
I ban you
Can't you see, I banned you
I banned you
That's right, no cheaters on this server
Hah hah!!
The lyrics of "I Banned You" by Mcap Steve are about the power dynamic within an online community, specifically a Minecraft server, where the singer has banned someone for breaking the rules. The first verse sets up the scenario by asking whether the listener burned down a house the singer had built. Then the singer declares their newfound power as a moderator, which allows them to ban rule-breakers with ease. The chorus repeats the phrase "I banned you" multiple times, emphasizing the singer's authority and pleasure in using their power to enforce the rules. The second verse follows a similar structure, with the added twist that the person the singer previously banned has somehow re-entered the server, leading to a renewed sense of power and control in banning them again.
At its core, "I Banned You" is a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the performative nature of online authority and the ways in which people use it to exert control over others. The absurdity of the situation being described, with the singer taking pleasure in banning someone from a video game, highlights the ways in which power dynamics play out in virtual spaces. Additionally, the repetition of phrases like "It's like it's my time to shine" and "Can't you see I banned you" creates a sense of over-the-top drama, further emphasizing the singer's enjoyment of their mod powers.
Overall, "I Banned You" is a humorous take on online authority and the ways in which it can be used to exercise control and assert dominance. While the lyrics are somewhat ridiculous and exaggerated, they serve to highlight larger dynamics at play in virtual communities.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember that house I built?
Do you remember the hard work I put in to create this community?
Or did you just burn it down?
Did you intentionally sabotage our community?
Didn't need to see it go down
I didn't want to watch this community crumble due to unfair gameplay.
I found a way to become a mod
I earned my way to a position of power in this community.
I knew how the entire time
I was aware of the unfair gameplay occurring in the community and knew how to handle it.
Now I can ban you here
I have the ability to enforce the rules and punish those who violate them.
I've got my permissions now
I have the authority to take action against cheaters.
It's like it's my time to SHINE
This is my moment to demonstrate my leadership and make a positive impact on the community.
Every rule you were breaking
You were violating several rules in the community.
Time that its come now
It is finally time to take action and enforce the rules.
I'm gonna have to ban you now
I have to penalize you for your actions.
I've started typing in the command
I am taking action.
I'm surrounded by your distress
You are upset about being caught and penalized for cheating.
Know that the command is typing
You are aware of the punishment you are about to receive.
Well now you know you deserve this
You finally understand that your actions had consequences.
We don't need you anymore
You are not welcome in this community if you continue to cheat.
It's written all over your status
Your bad behavior has affected your reputation in the community.
Fly hacking is not allowed
Cheating in the form of fly hacking is prohibited in this community.
I Banned you
I have taken action against you for cheating.
You don't belong in the forums
You are not a part of this community if you cheat.
I won't fall for that
I am not going to ignore your cheating and allow you to continue in our community.
Think you could escape this now
You thought you could cheat and get away with it but now you face the consequences.
I swore, I never unbanned you
I promised that I would not allow you to cheat again.
Oh wait, who is that in the distance?
I am surprised that you are still attempting to participate in this community.
I really can't believe my eyes
Your return to the community despite my previous punishment is shocking to me.
How are you back in?
I am curious as to how you have managed to participate in the community again despite being banned.
That's right, no cheaters on this server
I will not tolerate cheating in this community.
Contributed by Noah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.