The Twist
Mr. Hyde and the Jeckyls Lyrics
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Doing the twist with a twist
No one is set till they finally get
On the President's favorite list
President's doubts while the ins and the outs
Keep on doing the Washington Twist
Gentlemen loaded with charm
But while they're there, you're becoming aware
That they're quietly twisting your arm
Gentle in tone while promoting a loan
Which is part of the Washington Twist
Congressmen's lips that are pucked
Waiting for plums to be plucked
Legal concerns, making out their returns
With expenses they'd like to deduct
Drinking a toast to the host with the most
While they're doing the Washington Twist
The song "The Twist" by Mr. Hyde and the Jeckyls talks about the political game in Washington, where people seem to be dancing, but in reality, they are twisting their arms and promoting their agendas. The lyrics depict the politicians as gentlemen loaded with charm who don't mean any harm, but as they interact with people, one realizes that they twist arms, promote loans, and aim at benefiting themselves. The song also highlights that being on the president's list is the ultimate achievement, and that people continue to do the Washington Twist until they finally get there.
The lyrics suggest that the politicians are not what they seem, and it is easy to be enticed by their charm, but we must pay attention to their ulterior motives. Instead of looking out for the greater good of the people, they focus on their interests, making it more complicated to unearth their true intentions. The Washington Twist, therefore, sounds like a game where people keep spinning and dancing, but in the end, the politicians benefit while the public is left to suffer.
In conclusion, the song "The Twist" portrays the political charade that takes place in Washington, where politicians use their power and charm to promote their interests, benefits, and ultimately end up on the President's favorite list. The song reminds us to be cautious and attentive to their actions to unearth their true motives, which otherwise may be concealed behind their apparent charm.
Line by Line Meaning
Doing the Washington twist
Participating in the political maneuvering that takes place in Washington D.C.
Doing the twist with a twist
Adding an additional layer of complexity or deception to the political maneuvering.
No one is set till they finally get
No one has truly made it until they are on the President's list of trusted individuals.
On the President's favorite list
Being on the list of individuals that the President trusts and relies upon.
President's doubts while the ins and the outs
The President has doubts about the politicians in his own party as well as outside of it.
Keep on doing the Washington Twist
Continuing to participate in the complex political maneuvering in Washington D.C.
Gentlemen loaded with charm
Politicians who may seem friendly and charismatic.
Seemingly meaning no harm
Appearing harmless and well-intentioned on the surface.
But while they're there, you're becoming aware
Once you spend time around them, you realize they may have ulterior motives.
That they're quietly twisting your arm
They are using their charm to manipulate and pressure you into supporting their agenda.
Gentle in tone while promoting a loan
Appealing to you in a gentle way in order to convince you to support a loan.
Which is part of the Washington Twist
The loan is just one aspect of the complex political maneuvering that takes place in Washington D.C.
Congressmen's lips that are pucked
Congressmen who appear to be anticipating or waiting for something.
Waiting for plums to be plucked
Waiting for the opportunity to take advantage of something, likely for their own benefit.
Legal concerns, making out their returns
Dealing with the legal aspects of taxes and financial returns.
With expenses they'd like to deduct
Trying to find ways to reduce their taxes by deducting expenses associated with their political work.
Drinking a toast to the host with the most
Having a celebratory drink in honor of the most influential or powerful person in the room.
While they're doing the Washington Twist
Continuing to participate in the complex political maneuvering in Washington D.C.
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