Current members: David Boyd, Søren Hansen, Louis Vecchio
Past members: Poul Amaliel
David and Soren had been writing songs together for over three years (for respective solo albums that have yet to see the light of day) when they realized that they had unintentionally started a band. The pair had experimented with every imaginable style of music (every imaginable style) and suddenly recognized that the combination of their musical sensibilities, as witnessed on the 300 songs theyd penned together, created something new and interesting. Plus, the rambunctious, beat-driven nature of the songs offered Soren a chance to freak out and go crazy onstage while David showcased his impressive break-dancing moves.
Official web site: www.newpoliticsrock.com
Harlem
New Politics Lyrics
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Just like you like me like everybody else
Up on the sun looking sad and beautiful
Just like you like me like everybody else
When it gets loud, I turn it up
Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem
When it's too hot, I light it up
Here come the jets hide my money in your tube socks
Run like me, like hell, like everybody else
Hair metal on a Japanese boom box
Kicks like you like me like everybody else
When it gets loud, I turn it up
Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem
When it's too hot, I light it up
Light it up yeah smoke em if you got em
When it gets soft, I shake it up
Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem
You're so sweet, but I like it rough
Light it up yeah smoke em if you got em
Making a movie on the couch with a flip phone
Just like you like I like fingers in your mouth
Up on the sun playing drums with a bleached bone
Just like you like me like everybody else
When it gets loud, I turn it up
Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem
When it's too hot, I light it up
Light it up yeah smoke em if you got em
The song "Harlem" by New Politics is a lively and upbeat track with lyrics that seem to celebrate living in the moment and indulging in simple pleasures. The first two lines of the song, "I spend my money on the regular miracles / Just like you like me like everybody else," suggest that the singer is investing in everyday experiences that might seem ordinary but are still worth enjoying. The following lines, "Up on the sun looking sad and beautiful / Just like you like me like everybody else," create an image of someone sitting alone, maybe feeling a little down, but still finding enjoyment in the sunlight.
The chorus of the song, "When it gets loud, I turn it up / Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem / When it's too hot, I light it up / Light it up yeah smoke em if you got em," seems to communicate a message of living life to the fullest and embracing pleasure as a way to cope with difficult moments. The line "Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem" is a notable part of the chorus, with Harlem representing a historically Black and populous area of New York City often known for its liveliness and culture.
The rest of the lyrics focus on other experiences like hiding money in socks, enjoying hair metal music, and making a movie with a flip phone. Overall, the song seems to be about carpe diem and finding joy in the little things.
Line by Line Meaning
I spend my money on the regular miracles
I, like most people, spend my money on everyday necessities that seem almost miraculous in their reliable availability.
Just like you like me like everybody else
I'm just like everyone else, wanting to be liked and accepted by you and society as a whole.
Up on the sun looking sad and beautiful
Watching the sunrise can be both melancholy and sublime at the same time.
When it gets loud, I turn it up
In noisy environments, I turn up the volume to drown out the sound and better enjoy the music.
Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem
I dance provocatively and unrestrainedly, like a deviant in Harlem.
When it's too hot, I light it up
When the temperature becomes unbearable, I start smoking to cope with the heat.
Light it up yeah smoke em if you got em
I encourage everyone around me to light up and smoke if they've got cigarettes.
Here come the jets hide my money in your tube socks
To avoid being robbed, I hide my money in my socks and run from danger like everyone else.
Run like me, like hell, like everybody else
When threatened, I run with all my might, hoping to escape the danger and survive like everyone else in such situations.
Hair metal on a Japanese boom box
I like to listen to hair metal on a Japanese boom box, which amounts to a fusion between a classic genre of rock and cutting-edge technology.
Kicks like you like me like everybody else
I like to wear stylish and flashy footwear, just like everyone else eager to make an impression with their fashion choices.
When it gets soft, I shake it up
When the music becomes soft or slow, I still dance vigorously and without inhibition.
You're so sweet, but I like it rough
Although you may seem innocent and nice, I crave roughness and intensity.
Making a movie on the couch with a flip phone
I enjoy recording videos with just my flip phone while sitting on my couch, which could suggest my simple tastes and lack of extravagance.
Just like you like I like fingers in your mouth
You and I share the common interest of having fingers placed in your mouth, which might imply certain sexual connotations.
Up on the sun playing drums with a bleached bone
I like to make music on sunny days with unconventional instruments, such as a bone that has been bleached for artistic effect.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACOB S. SINCLAIR, DAVID BOYD, SOREN HANSEN, MICHAEL ANTHONY VIOLA
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I spend my money on the regular miracles
Just like you like me like everybody else
Up on the sun looking sad and beautiful
Just like you like me like everybody else
When it gets loud, I turn it up
Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem
When it's too hot, I light it up
Light it up yeah smoke em if you got em
Here come the jets hide my money in your tube socks
Run like me, like hell, like everybody else
Hair metal on a Japanese boom box
Kicks like you like me like everybody else
When it gets loud, I turn it up
Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem
When it's too hot, I light it up
Light it up yeah smoke em if you got em
When it gets soft, I shake it up
Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem
You're so sweet, but I like it rough
Light it up yeah smoke em if you got em
Making a movie on the couch with a flip phone
Just like you like I like fingers in your mouth
Up on the sun playing drums with a bleached bone
Just like you like me like everybody else
When it gets loud, I turn it up
Shake it like a bad girl up in Harlem
When it's too hot, I light it up
Light it up yeah smoke em if you got em
@TheVick456
Why aren't they more famous?! They are awesome! Saw them live and the lead singer can dance like no other!
@nimrodrigo
They will be.
@TheRaven752
I saw them live and he did like a whole song balanced on his head they were such a good opener really want to see them headline
@jackaroni9475
Okay, so Brendon urie can dance like no other .-. Not him
@jackaroni9475
Thomas Headley ? How is this relevant to my comment...I'm confused
@jabirhoque3891
Victoria Hostler exatly my thought
@Sarah-hm2ke
Damn this came out when I was 15 it was THE HITTT. Now I'm 23 and I listen to this & feel happy endlessly
@kencoleman5007
It reminds me of working at Whole Foods during my late 20's. I couldn't remember one word of this song, but found my way here by humming it to Google Voice.
@rudeskalamander
I was 8 when it came out
@sickfuckingshit
I'm in my 20s as well and I've been searching all day for this band 😅 glad I found it I got instant nostalgia from when I rocked them in middle school