2) Proleter je power trio iz Zagreba kojeg čine Antonio, Roland i Tin. Njihove pjesme spoj su pop punka i punk rocka, a utjecaji su im uglavnom bendovi kojih će se najbolje sjećati svi odrasli krajem 90ih i početkom ovog tisućljeća. Dečki su dosad "odradili" popriličan broj gigova, što po festivalima, što po klubovima. Njihov prvi album "Život nije fer" svijetlo dana ugledao je 04.06.2018.
It Don't Mean a Thing
Proleter Lyrics
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What-a-doo da-da-doo
Da-da-doo
Doo - what-a-doo
What-a-doo da-da-doo
Da-da-doo
Doo - what-a-doo
What-a-doo da-da-doo
It don't mean a thing
If ain't got that swing
Be-da
It don't mean a thing
If ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing
If ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing
If ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing
If ain't got that swing
Don't mean a thing
Don-don't-don't
Don't mean a thing
Ain't got that swing
Don't mean a thing
Don-don't-don't
Don't mean a thing
Ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing
If ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing
All you gotta do is swing
Ain't got that swing
But ain't got that swing
But-
Ain't got that swing
The lyrics to Proleter's song "It Don't Mean a Thing" are a repetition of a simple concept that has a profound meaning. The song asserts that, without the rhythm and energy that characterize swing music, life becomes dull and meaningless. The first part of the song consists of nonsensical vocalizations that communicate the energetic sound of swing music, setting the stage for the main message of the song. The lyrics that follow reiterate the title phrase, making it clear that the absence of swing diminishes the power of life.
The phrase "it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" has become a popular idiom that describes the importance of having a certain indescribable something that sets things apart from their ordinary status. Swing music originated in the African American community during the 1920s and 30s and became popular around the world for its catchy rhythms and danceable beats. The song "It Don't Mean a Thing" is a tribute to the power of this music to bring joy and meaning to life.
Overall, the lyrics of "It Don't Mean a Thing" are a celebration of the transformative power of swing music. The song's simple yet catchy melody, combined with the repetition of its message, emphasizes the importance of embracing the energy and vitality that comes with life's unpredictable and joyful moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Doo - what-a-doo
Repeating the phrase 'what-a-doo' and 'doo' in a rhythmic manner
What-a-doo da-da-doo
Continuing to repeat the phrase 'what-a-doo' and adding a new melody with 'da-da-doo'
Da-da-doo
Repeating the new melodic phrase 'da-da-doo'
It don't mean a thing
The following lyrics describe what 'it' refers to, which is something that could be meaningless without a certain quality
If ain't got that swing
The quality that 'it' needs in order to not be meaningless is 'swing,' which likely refers to a musical rhythm or a certain style of performance
Don't mean a thing
Repeating the title phrase to emphasize the importance of 'swing'
Don-don't-don't
Repeating a new rhythmic phrase with 'don' sounds
Ain't got that swing
Restating the main idea that 'it' is meaningless if it doesn't have 'swing'
All you gotta do is swing
Suggesting that adding 'swing' to 'it' is simple and can easily fix the meaninglessness
But ain't got that swing
Returning to the idea that 'swing' is lacking
But-
Trailing off, potentially indicating a continuation of the thought
Ain't got that swing
Final restatement of the idea that 'it' needs 'swing' to not be meaningless
Contributed by Kaelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SevenUpHub
ProleteR is one of those producers that's a gem in a sea of garbage. So happy I found this guy! Great new take off of some great old music!
@palmujoni
FurgoDoes yeah, but doesn't make it not old.
@SevenUpHub
FurgoDoes Old: Far advanced in the years of one's or its life. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/old) Stop getting offended by reading into things that aren't there. This is all that old means. Everything else you thought were assumptions.
@palmujoni
FurgoDoes first of all, than* second of all music being old doesn't automatically make it good so your comment makes no sense, but let's not get caught up on that.
@SevenUpHub
FurgoDoes Sarcasm: Harsh or bitter derision or irony. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sarcasm) You seem to like to use words incorrectly. Any more you don't know the meaning of?
@palmujoni
SevenUpHub haha :D I like your style :D
@briannab874
Jazz music: aight boys we got him
Pop music: yeah he’s done for
Classic music: hey what’s that in his hands
Proleter: * grabs kazoo *
Jazz music: frick
@difficultdirt6702
I approve this message.
@doughastings5535
Sublime sh!t rite?
@marcanthony3167
Yes