Boogie Down
Mgmt尀 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 lik eyou 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 an upbeat, funky and psychedelic track that focuses on the idea of owning and flaunting what you have. The verses are filled with references to tanks and bombing up the place, possibly suggesting the theme of domination and power. The lyrics "Riding in your tank like you own it" and "Bombing up the place like you own it" could be interpreted as a metaphor for someone who is confident and sure of themselves, disregarding the consequences of their actions as they aim to take full control of a situation.
In the chorus, the focus shifts to the interaction between two individuals. The lyrics "Said It's cool, you're touching my hand, yeah it's cool, it's cool, where we riding too?" suggest a flirtatious atmosphere where the two people are exploring each other's company. The line "You got the good stuff baby won't you flaunt it" is directed at the woman, implying that she possesses something of value that she should express and showcase.
Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of individuality and self-assurance, encouraging listeners to flaunt what they have and take control of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding in your tank like you own it, oh
You're driving around with such confidence that it seems like you may have ownership of the tank.
You keep on riding in your tank like you own it, uh
You continue to drive around in the tank with confidence as if you own it.
I said you know I wanna check out your componients, uh
I mentioned before that I want to examine the individual parts of your tank.
Girl, you know I wanna check out your componients
You are aware that I desire to analyze the parts of your tank.
Bombing up the place like you own it, oh
You're so confident in your ability to bomb targets that it seems like you're the owner of the bombing mission.
You keep on bombing up the place like you own it, oh
You continue to bomb targets with such confidence that it seems like you're in charge of the bombing operation.
I said you got the good stuff baby, won't you flaunt it, oh yeah
I told you that you possess something of great value and that you should proudly display it to everyone.
You got the good stuff baby won't you flaunt it, gonna flaunt it.
You possess something of great worth and I urge you to show it off.
Said It's cool, you're tounching my hand
I acknowledge and appreciate the fact that you are holding my hand.
Yeah it's cool, it's cool, where we riding too?
I find it quite enjoyable that you're holding my hand, but now I am curious about where we are headed.
So come on sugar, you're touching my hand
I am encouraging you to continue holding my hand.
That's right you know you wanna check out my componients
You are aware that you desire to examine the individual parts of my guitar.
You're touching on my hand like you own it, oh
You are grabbing onto my hand with such confidence that it seems like you have ownership over it.
I said you got the good stuff baby won't you flaunt it, yeah
I reminded you that you possess something of great value and that you should proudly showcase it.
Gonna flaunt it, yeah
I am encouraging you to confidently display your valuable belongings.
Said it's cool, you're touching my hand
I am expressing my enjoyment in the fact that you are holding my hand.
It's cool, where we riding to?
I am enjoying holding your hand, but I am also curious about our destination.
So come on sugar, touching my hand
I am inviting you to continue holding my hand.
Where we riding to?
I am curious about where we are headed next.
Contributed by Eva C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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