Brass In Pocket
Pretenders Lyrics
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Got bottle, I'm gonna use it
Intention, I feel inventive
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
Got motion, restrained emotion
Been driving, Detroit leaning
No reason, just seems so pleasing
Gonna use my arms
Gonna use my legs
Gonna use my style
Gonna use my sidestep
Gonna use my fingers
Gonna use my, my, my imagination
'Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention, give it to me
Got rhythm, I can't miss a beat
Got new skank, it's so reet
Got something, I'm winking at you
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
Gonna use my arms
Gonna use my legs
Gonna use my style
Gonna use my sidestep
Gonna use my fingers
Gonna use my, my, my imagination, oh
'Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention
Give it to me
'Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention
Give it to me
Oh
And when you walk
The lyrics to The Pretenders' song "Brass in Pocket" depict a confident and determined woman, who is ready to take control of her own destiny and make sure she is noticed by those around her. She has a bottle, implying a certain level of courage, and feels inventive, suggesting she is ready to be creative and take risks. The song emphasizes her bodily movements, arms, legs, sidesteps, etc., emphasizing that she will use everything at her disposal to make an impact.
The lyrics suggest that she is a unique individual who believes she is "special, so special" and knows that she deserves attention. This theme of personal identity continues throughout the song, as she celebrates her rhythm, her new skank, and her "restrained emotion," which suggests she is purposeful in all her actions. The song ends with a plea for attention, as she asserts herself one last time, telling the listener to give her the attention she deserves.
Overall, the song presents an empowering message, suggesting that those who stand out from the crowd and believe in themselves can succeed and thrive in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Got brass in pocket
Feeling confident and empowered
Got bottle I'm gonna use it
Will use courage and determination to achieve goals
Intention I feel inventive
Feeling creative and motivated to take action
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
Determined to garner attention and recognition
Got motion restrained emotion
Feeling energized but holding back emotions
Been driving Detroit leaning
Traveling with a sense of coolness and a bit of danger
No reason just seems so pleasing
Aware that the behavior is irrational but enjoying it nonetheless
Gonna use my arms
Will take physical action to achieve goals
Gonna use my legs
Will move quickly and efficiently to achieve goals
Gonna use my style
Will use personal flair and confidence to achieve goals
Gonna use my sidestep
Will take unexpected actions to achieve goals
Gonna use my fingers
Will use dexterity and skill to achieve goals
Gonna use my, my, my imagination
Will use creativity and vision to achieve goals
'Cause I gonna make you see
Determined to make others aware of one's talents and abilities
There's nobody else here
Unique and distinctive from others
No one like me
Confident in one's individuality and worth
I'm special, so special
Unique and valuable in a special way
I gotta have some of your attention give it to me
Desiring recognition and validation from others
Got rhythm I can't miss a beat
Having a keen sense of timing and awareness
Got new skank it's so reet
Having a fresh and appealing style
Got something I'm winking at you
Feeling confident and flirtatious
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christine Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chevy2003ism
Got brass in pocket
Got bottle I'm gonna use it
Intention I feel inventive
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
Got motion restrained emotion
Been driving Detroit leaning
No reason just seems so pleasing
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
Gonna use my arms
Gonna use my legs
Gonna use my style
Gonna use my sidestep
Gonna use my fingers
Gonna use my, my, my imagination
Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special, so special
I gotta have some of your attention give it to me
Got rhythm I can't miss a beat
Got new skank it's so reet
Got something I'm winking at you
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
Gonna use my arms
Gonna use my legs
Gonna use my style
Gonna use my sidestep
Gonna use my fingers
Gonna use my, my, my imagination
Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special, so special
I gotta have some of your attention
Give it to me
Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special, so special
I gotta have some of your attention
Give it to me
And when you walk
@sharonkremer614
My boyfriend once gave me a mixed tape and this was the first track on it,11 months later we married and it lasted for 28 fantastic years. Sadly he passed away 4 years ago. I've managed to put it behind me but now every time I hear this piece I automatically have to smile and laugh to myself. Music is definitely the best medicine š
@michaelkaiser1864
honor to his memory Lady. Strength to you.
@sharonkremer614
@Michael Kaiser That is so nice of you , thanks for that š
@michaelkaiser1864
@SHARON KREMER my wife and i are like yall. We met through mutual friends at our hangout (a general store). The owner was our den mother and many times confidant.
6 years later my friend was in a bind and needed a place to crash. She was then 19 and i 24. She never moved out lol.3 years later married. 27 years this october.
@sharonkremer614
@Michael Kaiser And who said marriages don't last because that's also a lovely story. It's crazy how a simple but also great piece of music can bring up such beautiful memories. Good luck for the coming future and don't stop believing in the magic of music š
@michaelkaiser1864
@SHARON KREMER amen sister :)
@artlover1477
61 years old and some tears in my eyes watching this. Chrissie so vulnerable and sweet. But more so seeing two young, talented men who are no longer with us.
@SH-lz9du
I'm 56 now and when I hear this, I'm 12 years old again. Singing into my hairbrush, shaking it in front of my mirror...belting it out like I believed that I was something special.
Damn I love this song.
@89CMax
My favorite song to do Karaoke, transports me into a confident badass!
@eyeshowyou
I am 56 and had the same experience šš