Originally formed as an … Read Full Bio ↴"Fun Funky Jazz Rock" from College Park, MD
Originally formed as an acoustic duo in fall '07, Pigeons has since added drums and bass to create the full band sound that you love today. Having played many shows throughout College Park, Baltimore, and New York, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has continued to build on their jazz-rock sound and bring out their best in the live concert setting through seamless live improvisation and a well-worked collection of original and cover songs.
More recently they've had the opportunity to open for UMD's annual spring concert for rapper Ludacris and have played shows in Nashville and Virginia.
They'll show you a good time.
Shared the stage with: The Brew, Strange Design, Telepath, EOTO, The Virginia Coalition, Codename, Lion Turf, Sugar Junkie, Fire in The Hole, Vespertine Movement, Zelazowa, The Flying Eyes...
F.U.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Lyrics
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Each and every day?
Cuz every time you come 'round
I look the other way.
Got to keep it old school, got to keep it strong
Got to keep on groovin' 'til my money's all gone
I'm a big boy
Listen what I say
Cuz all I wanna do is
F.U.N.K.
F.U.
F.U.N.K.
F.U.N.K.Y...
... Why are you killin' me
When you comin' around?
While she shoots daggers right through my eyes,
My eyes be on the ground.
Got to keep it old school, got to keep it strong
Got to keep on groovin' 'til my money's all gone
I'm a big man
Listen what I say
Cuz if you want my mind, you best walk away
Cuz all I wanna do is
F.U.N.K.
F.U.
F.U.N.K.
F.U.N.K.Y.
Why are you sweatin' me
When I'm on the road?
I try to keep an open mind,
But your eyes are always closed.
Got to keep it old school, got to keep it strong
Got to keep on groovin' 'til my money's all gone
I'm the big cheese
Listen what I say
Cuz if you want my soul, you best walk away
Cuz all I wanna do is
F.U.N.K.
F.U.
F.U.N.K.
F.U.
F.U.N.K.
F.U.
F.U.N.K.
F.U.N.K.Y.
The lyrics of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong's song F.U. are about a person who is being pursued by someone who wants their heart, mind, and soul. The singer of the song is trying to avoid this person by looking the other way every time they come around. They simply want to have fun and enjoy their life without any added drama. The repeated chorus of "F.U.N.K." is a play on words, as it can be interpreted both as a desire for funk music, and as an acronym for "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge," which is a clever way of telling the person pursuing them to go away.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the need to "keep it old school" and to "keep it strong," which can be interpreted as a desire to keep things simple and uncomplicated, rather than being weighed down by the drama that comes with romantic entanglements. Despite the repeated attempts of the pursuer, the singer remains steadfast in their desire to simply have fun and live life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are you sweatin' me
Why are you constantly bothering me?
Each and every day?
Is this a daily occurrence?
Cuz every time you come 'round
Whenever you're near me
I look the other way.
I try to avoid you
Got to keep it old school, got to keep it strong
I need to stay true to my roots
Got to keep on groovin' 'til my money's all gone
I need to keep dancing and playing music until I run out of money
I'm a big boy
I am an adult
Listen what I say
Pay attention to my words
Cuz if you want my heart, you best walk away
If you want to be with me, you're out of luck
Cuz all I wanna do is
Because my only desire is to
F.U.N.K.
Play funky music
F.U.
Forget you
F.U.N.K.
Play funky music
F.U.N.K.Y...
Play funky music with style and flair
Why are you killin' me
Why are you causing me so much trouble
When you comin' around?
When are you going to stop bothering me?
While she shoots daggers right through my eyes,
While this other person gives me an angry look
My eyes be on the ground.
I look away and avoid confrontation
I'm a big man
I am an adult
Cuz if you want my mind, you best walk away
If you think you can control me, you're mistaken
Cuz all I wanna do is
Because my only desire is to
Why are you sweatin' me
Why are you constantly bothering me?
When I'm on the road?
When I am traveling?
I try to keep an open mind,
I attempt to be open and accepting
But your eyes are always closed.
But you refuse to see from my perspective
I'm the big cheese
I am in charge
Listen what I say
Pay attention to my words
Cuz if you want my soul, you best walk away
If you are trying to control me, it's not going to happen
Cuz all I wanna do is
Because my only desire is to
F.U.N.K.
Play funky music
F.U.
Forget you
F.U.N.K.
Play funky music
F.U.N.K.Y.
Play funky music with style and flair
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isjosh8524
Why are you sweatin' me
Each and every day?
Cuz every time you come 'round
I look the other way.
Got to keep it old school, got to keep it strong
Got to keep on groovin' 'til my money's all gone
I'm a big boy
Listen what I say
Cuz if you want my heart, you best walk away
Cuz all I wanna do is
FUNK
FU
FUNK
FUNKY
Why are you killin' me
When you comin' around?
While she shoots daggers right through my eyes,
My eyes be on the ground.
Got to keep it old school, got to keep it strong
Got to keep on groovin' 'til my money's all gone
I'm a big man
Listen what I say
Cuz if you want my mind, you best walk away
Cuz all I wanna do is
FUNK
FU
FUNK
FUNKY
Why are you sweatin' me
When I'm on the road?
I try to keep an open mind,
But your eyes are always closed.
Got to keep it old school, got to keep it strong
Got to keep on groovin' 'til my money's all gone
I'm the big cheese
Listen what I say
Cuz if you want my soul, you best walk away
Cuz all I wanna do is
FUNK
FU
FUNK
FU
FUNK
FU
FUNK
FUNKY
@jg-7780
This band is led by the son of my choir teacher! I heard them practicing in her basement when I came to her house a audition for choir!
@joeyfitzjurls1490
JG-77 that’s so badass
@thirdphase8567
Hell yeah... preachers playing ping pong
@thomasprice6176
Good ol Scrambled Greg
@icepunchgaborade
pog!
@blueeyeswhitejesus
I knew jesus was involved here lol
@kind2311
These guys are 311 fans without a doubt. The main riff in this song is absolutely inspired by their 1994 song "Taiyed".
Fucking sick jam.
@theairman6867
I gave the singer some zantac at resonance music fest and he sat and smoked a bowl with me, cool guy. They killed their set too.
@cliffordstones5109
Chill guys best guys
@coolboyclick7486
That’s dope they are really chill group of guys