Professional Distortion
Miss Kittin Lyrics


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I have to smile I have to show
I have to be nice all the time
I have to say hello baby
I have to wake up every day

I have to write I have to shout
I have to play records all night
I am in a loop I am the loop
I have to make up dress up show up

I have to sing I have to tease
I have to kiss so many cheeks
I got the flav I got the tricks
I have to put guests on the list

I have no right to complain
I have to pretend to pretend
I have to shine I have to sign
I have to never trust you blind





Smile, show, write, shout, sing,
Tease, shine, sign...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Miss Kittin’s song, Professional Distortion, depict the pressure and expectations of being a performer in the music industry. The opening lines, “I have to smile, I have to show, I have to be nice all the time,” suggest that performers are expected to always present a positive and friendly image to the public, regardless of what they may be feeling inside. The repetition of “I have to” throughout the song emphasizes the obligation and burden placed on performers to meet these expectations, all while maintaining a certain level of creativity and artistry.


The lyrics also touch upon the performative nature of the industry, with lines like “I have to play records all night” and “I have to make up, dress up, show up.” These phrases speak to the idea that performers are constantly “on” and expected to put on a show, whether on stage or in their personal lives. The chorus of the song, with its list of actions like “smile, show, write, shout, sing,” reinforces this idea of a never-ending cycle of performance and production.


Overall, Professional Distortion provides a relevant commentary on the pressures and demands of the music industry, shedding light on the often-hidden realities of being a performer.


Line by Line Meaning

I have to smile I have to show
My job requires me to put on a happy face and always present myself in a positive light, even if I feel otherwise.


I have to be nice all the time
It's expected of me to always be polite and accommodating, no matter the circumstances.


I have to say hello baby
Even when addressing strangers, I have to speak in a friendly, endearing manner.


I have to wake up every day
As with any other job, I have a daily routine that I must follow.


I have to write I have to shout
My profession involves not only writing and creating, but also performing and making noise.


I have to play records all night
Part of my job is to entertain others, including by DJ-ing late into the night.


I am in a loop I am the loop
My job is repetitive, and performing the same actions over and over can become part of my identity.


I have to make up dress up show up
Every aspect of my presentation - from my appearance, to the music I play, to the events I attend - is meticulously planned and executed.


I have to sing I have to tease
Part of my job is to attract attention and gain fans, which I do through my singing and playful personality.


I have to kiss so many cheeks
As part of my job, I also have to maintain a social network of acquaintances and peers by attending various events and being friendly with everyone.


I got the flav I got the tricks
I have the necessary talent and expertise to excel in my profession.


I have to put guests on the list
As a performer, I am expected to maintain a list of VIPs and invite them to events where I will be performing.


I have no right to complain
Despite the challenges and demands of my profession, I am expected to maintain a positive attitude and never openly express dissatisfaction.


I have to pretend to pretend
In addition to outwardly pretending to be happy and friendly, I also have to maintain an internal façade of being content and fulfilled with my work.


I have to shine I have to sign
I am expected to take advantage of opportunities to gain fame and fortune, and to sign contracts and agreements in order to further my career.


I have to never trust you blind
Despite working alongside others in the industry, I am always cautious and wary of being taken advantage of or betrayed.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAROLINE HERVE, THIES MUENTHER, TOBIAS (DE 1) NEUMANN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Amina mah

(×2)I have to smile I have to show
I have to be nice all the time
I have to say hello baby
I have to wake up every day

I have to write I have to shout
I have to play records all night
I am in a loop I am the loop
I have to make up dress up show up

Professional,professional,professional distortion ×4

I have to sing I have to tease
I have to kiss so many cheeks
I got the flav I got the tricks
I have to put guests on the list

I have no right to complain
I have to pretend to pretend
I have to shine I have to sign
I have to never trust you blind

Smile, show, write, shout, sing,
Tease, shine, sign...

Professional,professional,professional distortion ×4



All comments from YouTube:

Nelson

This song left a mark in me when I was a child thas was starting his adolescence. Being now an adult the lyrics make so much sense now. I sometimes get the same feeling of being exploited and not valued.

Amina mah

(×2)I have to smile I have to show
I have to be nice all the time
I have to say hello baby
I have to wake up every day

I have to write I have to shout
I have to play records all night
I am in a loop I am the loop
I have to make up dress up show up

Professional,professional,professional distortion ×4

I have to sing I have to tease
I have to kiss so many cheeks
I got the flav I got the tricks
I have to put guests on the list

I have no right to complain
I have to pretend to pretend
I have to shine I have to sign
I have to never trust you blind

Smile, show, write, shout, sing,
Tease, shine, sign...

Professional,professional,professional distortion ×4

Philipp Niclas Möller

Miss Kittin is a Legend

Mia

WOW ! ! !
Awesome song ヾ(≧▽≦)ノ

Chris

Damnn this beat is too good for 09, also Baby got me here lol

𝙻𝚞𝚌𝚒𝚏𝚎𝚛

Bby 😩 so mesmerizing series

ASMS_music

Wonja dropped this mid set at a rave in June. Such a moment

Alison

Watch Baby on Neflix. This is one of the songs they used. Series is great. Music excellent.

blinkenlightsmagic

love it! ^^

Cody Bear

WTF is Baby? A set I heard 10 years ago along with Shazam kind of lead me here. The mix I heard was Professional Distortion (Gods Magnetic Cereal Pamper) (Otto Von Schirach Remix). But I like the original too. But that remix is still my favorite, probably only because of the nostalgia it brings.

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