Having spent the best part of a decade bringing some manners back to popular culture, this dopest of fellows endeavours to entertain and amuse, with his ingenious stylings.
Aiming to dazzle with dignity, Mr.B takes to the stage with his banjolele and stiff upper lip to perform ditties of pipe-smoking, high society, cricket and sexual misadventure, as well as some more well-known pieces from the world of hip-hop, re-worked in chap-hop fashion.
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The Corinthians
Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer Lyrics
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Moral Franco
Harvey Pekar
C.B. Fry
DJ Kool Herc
John Archway
Delia Derbyshire
Magnus Mills
The list goes on
We′re The Corinthians
We do it because we love it
If there's a bottom line
We simply rise above it
We′re The Corinthians
A bunch of amateurs
We're The Corinthians
We do it because we love it
If there's a bottom line
We simply rise above it
The Corinthians
A bunch of amateurs
Yes, we′re The Corinthians
We do it because we love it
If there′s a bottom line
We simply rise above it
The Corinthians
A bunch of amateurs
Alan Moore
John Cooper Clark
MCA
MC Blade
Antony Handcock
Reginald Perin
P.G. Wodehouse
The list goes on
But not too far
We're The Corinthians
We do it because we love it
If there′s a bottom line
We simply rise above it
The Corinthians
A bunch of amateurs
Yes, we're The Corinthians
We do it because we love it
If there′s a bottom line
We simply rise above it
The Corinthians
A bunch of amateurs
In The Corinthians, Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer is listing various names from different fields, ranging from Wesley Willis, a musician famous for his unique style, to P.G. Wodehouse, a prominent English author. These names represent people who have made an impact in their respective fields, but despite their successes, they are all amateurs in the sense that they do what they do because they love it. Mr.B and his crew proudly declare themselves as amateurs as well, proclaiming their love for what they do and their willingness to rise above any hindrances. The chorus "We do it because we love it" emphasizes the idea that the joy and passion involved in their pursuits outweigh any bottom line or monetary gain.
The use of the word "Corinthians" in the title and repeated in the chorus may refer to the Corinthians in the Bible, who were a group of people that the apostle Paul addressed in one of his letters. Paul encouraged the Corinthians to use their unique gifts and passions to serve the greater good and to do everything with love. This message aligns with the sentiments expressed in Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer's song, where individuals pursue their passions purely out of love for what they do.
Line by Line Meaning
Wesley Willis
One of the many artists and icons that we, The Corinthians, look up to.
Moral Franco
Another inspiring artist whose legacy we appreciate.
Harvey Pekar
A figure worth noting on our list of inspirational artists.
C.B. Fry
We greatly admire the works of C.B. Fry and his impact on the world.
DJ Kool Herc
We acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of DJ Kool Herc to the world of music.
John Archway
A historical figure who inspires us with his legacy.
Delia Derbyshire
We hold a lot of respect for the music of Delia Derbyshire and her contributions to the genre.
Magnus Mills
Another inspiring artist that we look up to and strive to emulate in our own work.
The list goes on
Our list of inspirational artists and figures is endless, with so many people that we admire and appreciate.
We're The Corinthians
We identify as The Corinthians, a group of individuals who are passionate about expressing ourselves through our chosen craft.
We do it because we love it
Our passion for our craft drives us to create and express ourselves through our music.
If there's a bottom line
While we understand that our work will be judged by others, it's not what motivates us when we're creating it.
We simply rise above it
Rather than getting bogged down in criticism or concerns about what others might think, we rise above these concerns and continue to create based on our passion.
A bunch of amateurs
While we might not be professional musicians, we don't let that stop us from pursuing our passion and expressing ourselves through our music.
Yes, we’re The Corinthians
Reiterating that we are, in fact, The Corinthians - a group of individuals passionate about our craft.
But not too far
Our list of inspirational artists may be long, but we also create our own unique sound and style rather than simply emulating others.
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.