Smack My Bitch Up
Prodigy (1) Lyrics


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Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up
Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up
Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up
Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up
Smack my bitch up
Eaaaheeyheeaheyyyee
Aaahaaahaaaaaaaaaaahha
Eaaaheeyheeaheyyyee
Aaahhaaaaa
Aaahhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Smack my bitch up
Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up




Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up

Overall Meaning

"Smack My Bitch Up" by The Prodigy is a highly controversial song that has caused outrage and debate since its release in 1997. The lyrics are highly suggestive and have been criticized for promoting violence and misogyny. However, the song is widely regarded as a classic and has been praised for its innovative use of sampling and its intense energy.


At first glance, the lyrics of "Smack My Bitch Up" seem to promote violence against women, with lines such as "Change my pitch up, smack my bitch up." However, it can be argued that the song is not literal in its meaning but rather a metaphor for the intense, aggressive energy that is conveyed through the music. The repetitive lyrics and pounding beat create a sense of chaos and frenzy, which is further heightened by the highly controversial video that accompanied the song.


The video for "Smack My Bitch Up" caused just as much controversy as the song itself. It was highly graphic and featured scenes of drug use, violence, and sexual activity. The depiction of a woman being beaten and sexually assaulted caused an uproar when the video was released, and it was banned from several TV channels. However, it has since been the subject of much analysis and interpretation, with many arguing that the video is a commentary on the excesses and dangers of party culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Change my pitch up
Alter the tone of my music


Smack my bitch up
Physically abuse a woman


Eaaaheeyheeaheyyyee
Vocalization without identifiable words


Aaahaaahaaaaaaaaaaahha
Expressive vocalization without meaning


Aaahhaaaaa
Expressive vocalization without meaning


Aaahhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Expressive vocalization without meaning


Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Expressive vocalization without meaning


Smack my bitch up
Physically abuse a woman


Change my pitch up
Alter the tone of my music


Smack my bitch up
Physically abuse a woman


Change my pitch up
Alter the tone of my music


Smack my bitch up
Physically abuse a woman




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: LIAM HOWLETT, CEDRIC ULMONT MILLER, TIM RANDOLPH, MIKE SMITH, KEITH MATHEW THORNTON

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Comments from YouTube:

@erinholz

My parents were huge fans of prodigy and didn’t feel like skipping this song so they told me the lyrics were “snap my picture” and I fucking believed them until I recently revisited this album

@kw271

And you will explain Lady GaGa videos to yours.

The cycle is complete.

@k.ohalloran8758

LOVE this so much, thanks!!

@trentbateman

Your parents are geniuses

@mEDIUMGap

And how to explain to a kid that a bitch is not an actual bitch

@mrbriceno3949

Hahahahahah i know what your daddy wanted to do

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@zodiac909

No matter how much time passes, Prodigy remains timeless.

@Zoonjse

Almost 20 years, and im like wtf ? itcame out yesterday. This song is new, and forever reverent.

@scotty193

Motorhead remains timeless u Fart Knocker this is just exercise and a bit of a laugh.

@notyours5780

Thats the definition of timeless lol

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