I Like Dat
Punch & Words Lyrics

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Say a prayer when you rise and
Oh beware of the hight
As I'd love it if I made it baby
Matty why can't you help me please
Can't relax or face the facts
Don't deny hard-earned cash
I'll never see your inbox baby
Never feel the weight of your day

Help me out, with some clout
Help me to drain the doubt
As I try to show my envy baby
In the most post-modern way
Won't you give me a try Won't you give me a try
Won't you give me a try Won't you give me a try
Won't you give me a try Won't you give me a try
So just give me a try
They make catchy tunes erm
They clearly don't take themselves seriously enough
To worry about their what anyone thinks of them
Because I mean they just don't care
They just sort of do anything don't they
They just, they just like, even though some of their stuff
Like they don't care that it's super lame
Whereas other bands tie themselves up in knots like ohh
Where these guys clearly just like, want to be popular
They are a pop act and they have basically jumped on like
A million zeitgeists at once and then melded them into a band
It's very clever
I mean, they freaking got Greta to just talk on a track
And then they went ToTomToTo in the background

I mean it's very very good
I wouldn't go see them

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Like Dat" by Punch & Words convey a sense of longing and desperation for validation and recognition. The first few lines can be interpreted as a plea for guidance and assistance, perhaps from a higher power or someone influential ("Say a prayer when you rise... Matty why can't you help me please").

The following lines express a feeling of restlessness and dissatisfaction with the current situation, with the implication of a desire for financial success or acknowledgment of hard work ("Can't relax or face the facts, Don't deny hard-earned cash"). The lyrics also hint at a longing for personal connection and a desire to be noticed or appreciated by someone ("I'll never see your inbox baby, Never feel the weight of your day").

The chorus, with the repetition of "Won't you give me a try," emphasizes the yearning for an opportunity or chance to prove oneself. It suggests a belief that with just one opportunity, the singer could showcase their envy or talent in a post-modern way.

The subsequent spoken interlude offers an interesting perspective on the song, as it critiques Punch & Words for their carefree attitude towards their music and the lack of concern for how their work is perceived by others. It contrasts their approach with other bands who may overthink their image or try too hard to be cool. The critique is somewhat ambiguous, as it acknowledges the cleverness and popularity-seeking nature of Punch & Words, but also implies a level of superficiality in their approach.

Overall, "I Like Dat" explores themes of desire for recognition, validation, and a longing for opportunity, while also examining the balance between authenticity and the pursuit of popularity.

Line by Line Meaning

Say a prayer when you rise and
Start your day with a moment of reflection and gratitude

Oh beware of the hight
Be cautious and aware of the dangers that come with success

As I'd love it if I made it baby
I desire to achieve success and recognition

Matty why can't you help me please
Matty, please support and assist me in my endeavors

Can't relax or face the facts
I struggle to calm down and accept reality as it is

Don't deny hard-earned cash
Don't disregard the importance of earning money through hard work

I'll never see your inbox baby
I'll never have access to your personal messages and conversations

Never feel the weight of your day
I cannot comprehend or fully understand the challenges you face in your everyday life

Help me out, with some clout
Assist me by using your influence and reputation

Help me to drain the doubt
Support me in overcoming my self-doubt and uncertainty

As I try to show my envy baby
I attempt to express my admiration and longing

In the most post-modern way
With a contemporary and self-aware approach

Won't you give me a try Won't you give me a try
Please give me a chance and consider my abilities

So just give me a try
Simply give me an opportunity

They make catchy tunes erm
Their music is known for being memorable and easy to enjoy

They clearly don't take themselves seriously enough
They have a lighthearted approach and don't place excessive importance on their own image

To worry about their what anyone thinks of them
They don't concern themselves with other people's opinions

Because I mean they just don't care
It is evident that they have a carefree attitude

They just sort of do anything don't they
They appear to be unrestricted and unrestricted in their creative choices

They just, they just like, even though some of their stuff
They simply, without hesitation, create and release their music

Like they don't care that it's super lame
They are unconcerned about the potential criticism or lack of originality in their work

Whereas other bands tie themselves up in knots like ohh
In contrast, many other bands overthink and stress about their artistic direction

Where these guys clearly just like, want to be popular
These musicians clearly prioritize achieving popularity and mainstream success

They are a pop act and they have basically jumped on like
They identify themselves as a pop music group, and they have actively embraced

A million zeitgeists at once and then melded them into a band
Multiple cultural trends and influences have been combined and blended to create their unique sound

It's very clever
Their approach and musical fusion is highly intelligent and creative

I mean, they freaking got Greta to just talk on a track
They successfully collaborated with Greta, who provides spoken words on their song

And then they went ToTomToTo in the background
They added a distinctive and experimental sound effect in the background

I mean it's very very good
Overall, their music is of high quality and impressive

I wouldn't go see them
I personally would not choose to attend their live performances

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Written by: Martino Gasparrini

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