Centrifuge
Pomplamoose Lyrics


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Swing swing, baby, try to keep your chin up.
No point losing face!
Shake shake, baby, throw out your agenda,
Takes up too much space.

We are the part time centrifuge!
We are the only sign of....
Drink drink, baby. Down that margarita.
There's no passing grade.
Dream dream, baby, like there's no tomorrow,
Like you're getting paid.

We are the part time centrifuge!
We are the only sign of....

-I can't hear myself at all.
-Nat, you gotta take an ear phone off.
-We are the... I can't hear myself in either earphones, though. Why can I not hear my voice?




-You can't hear your voice right now? Oh oh, try this.
-Yeah....

Overall Meaning

The song "Centrifuge" by Pomplamoose is a playful anthem about letting loose and enjoying life without worrying about judgment or responsibilities. The first verse urges the listener to "keep your chin up" and "throw out your agenda," emphasizing that there's no point in worrying about appearances or sticking to a rigid plan. The chorus declares that they are a "part time centrifuge," emphasizing a sense of playfulness and motion, and suggesting that they are able to spin and swirl without any particular direction or purpose.


The second verse encourages the listener to indulge in the moment and "down that margarita" while also dreaming big and imagining lavish rewards. The song ends with an exchange between the singers, as they struggle to hear each other and get the right levels for their recording. This playful exchange serves to reinforce the theme of the song, as everyone is working together to create something enjoyable and spontaneous.


Overall, "Centrifuge" is a fun, catchy song that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy the ride. The lyrics convey a sense of lightheartedness and joy, while also offering a gentle reminder that sometimes it's important to let go of your worries and just have fun.


Line by Line Meaning

Swing swing, baby, try to keep your chin up.
Don't get bogged down by minor setbacks, stay positive and keep moving forward.


No point losing face!
It's pointless to feel embarrassed or ashamed over something that doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things.


Shake shake, baby, throw out your agenda,
Don't limit yourself with strict plans and schedules, instead embrace spontaneity and live in the moment.


Takes up too much space.
Having a fixed plan takes up too much mental and physical space, leaving less room for new experiences and opportunities.


We are the part time centrifuge!
The band members are like a centrifuge, constantly spinning and creating new music.


We are the only sign of....
Their music is a unique and distinct expression of their artistry.


Drink drink, baby. Down that margarita.
Take a break from your worries and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like having a drink with friends.


There's no passing grade.
Life isn't a competition or a test, so stop trying to measure up to arbitrary standards and just be yourself.


Dream dream, baby, like there's no tomorrow,
Dream big and pursue your passions without reservation or fear of failure, as if tomorrow may never come.


Like you're getting paid.
Approach your goals with the same enthusiasm and energy you would if you were getting paid to do it.


I can't hear myself at all.
The singer is having technical difficulties with their earphones, preventing them from hearing their own voice.


Nat, you gotta take an ear phone off.
The other band member offers a helpful suggestion to fix the issue with the singer's earphones.


Why can I not hear my voice?
The singer expresses frustration and confusion about the technical issue they are experiencing.


You can't hear your voice right now? Oh oh, try this.
The other band member tries to troubleshoot the issue and come up with a solution to help the singer hear their own voice.


Yeah....
The singer responds with a brief acknowledgement, possibly indicating a sense of relief or frustration with the situation.




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Comments from YouTube:

Rumina Strange

I used to listened to you guys a lot when I was 17, I’m 29 now and this is so nostalgic 😭

Лида Сальникова

Yeees, my parents used to listen it when I was four or five years old. Now I'm 17 and I have just recalled one of their songs and found this channel.... It's sooo nostalgic

Sue Ann Kent

I love the things you leave (and put) in your videos: your mike getting unplugged, scenes from old movies, etc. Jack's energy is contagious. Nataley just seems to float through time so gently. Her eyes look at you with such love. Put a ring on it, Jack! She's amazing!

L JAM

omg i love when you can't hear yourself in your headphones. it works perfectly with the beat. best part ever.

Real Diaz

Nataly is such a cool bass player on top of being just overall awesome!!

LowFlyer1200

8 years old and still fresh. Groovy!

Tasty Moss Ball

Make that 12 years 😌

Bruce A. Ulrich

Sure it!

kevmikwa

Straight from a random look at the Featured Page to my number one favorite collection of tunes. Centrifuge, Hail Mary, My Favorite Things ... this is some truly amazing stuff. You both are so camera-friendly, funny, engaging, spine-tinglingly talented and original. It is a downright viral combination that will make you both as famous as you wanna be (provided there is any justice in this world). Thank you from Virginia - anxiously awaiting your next VideoSong™!

FloridaFlamingoGirl

14 years later and they've got 1.5 million subs, a raging musical career, and one of the greatest arsenals of music talent on the internet (or really even among indie music duos in general). It seems there was justice indeed.

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