Tuxedo Rap
People Under the Stairs Lyrics
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Halfway down the stairs
Halfway down the stairs is a stair where I sit.
There isn't any other stair quite like it.
I'm not at the bottom, I'm not at the top.
So this is the stair where I always stop.
It isn't in the nursery, it isn't in the town.
And all sorts of funny thoughts run round my head.
It isn't really anywhere, it's somewhere else instead.
Halfway down the stairs is a stair where I sit.
There isn't any other stair quite like it.
I'm not at the bottom, I'm not at the top.
So this is the stair where I always stop.
The lyrics to People Under The Stairs' song "Tuxedo Rap" contain a reference to the beloved character of Kermit the Frog from the Muppets franchise. Specifically, the lyrics mention a poem entitled "Halfway Down the Stairs" which was featured in a 1977 episode of The Muppet Show. The poem, originally written by A.A. Milne, speaks to the idea of feeling both in-between and content with one's place in the world. The mention of this innocuous children's poem in the context of a hip hop song speaks to the depth and breadth of cultural references that can be found within rap music.
The lyrics utilize the metaphor of the stairs to explore the idea of being caught in-between places, feelings, and experiences. The singer of the song sits on a stair that is not at the top or bottom, but rather a place of rest and contemplation. This in-between space allows for "funny thoughts" to enter the singer's head, leading to a sense of exploration and discovery. By framing this experience through the simple yet powerful image of a stair, the lyrics invite listeners to consider their own experiences of liminality and the role that these moments can play in shaping one's perspective on the world.
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Muppets, The
The song Tuxedo Rap by People Under The Stairs starts with a reference to the popular TV show 'The Muppets'.
Miscellaneous
The song is listed under the 'Miscellaneous' category, which implies that it doesn't fit into any specific genre or theme.
Halfway down the stairs is a stair where I sit.
The artist describes a specific stair where they like to sit, which is halfway down a flight of stairs.
There isn't any other stair quite like it.
The artist emphasizes the uniqueness of this particular stair - there is no other stair like it.
I'm not at the bottom, I'm not at the top.
The artist is neither at the bottom nor the top of the stairs - they are somewhere in between.
So this is the stair where I always stop.
The artist has a habit of always stopping at this particular stair.
Halfway up the stairs isn't up and isn't down.
The artist reflects on another halfway point in their life - halfway up the stairs. They describe it as not really being up or down.
It isn't in the nursery, it isn't in the town.
The halfway point in their life isn't found in familiar places like the nursery or the town.
And all sorts of funny thoughts run round my head.
The artist's halfway point in life triggers all kinds of strange and funny thoughts in their mind.
It isn't really anywhere, it's somewhere else instead.
The halfway point in their life isn't a physical location - it exists somewhere else, perhaps in their mind or in their emotions.
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheSstretch68
RIP TO DOUBLE K!!!
james hargreaves
Pure class hip hip
Kasper Jensen Weslien
@spencer sapp - truth has been spoken, haha. Love PUTS - too dope. Even though I didn't live in their era of superioism, they're still my favorite mc-duo!