In July 2014, Cantor released a music video for the song "Perfect," in which he sang the song while demonstrating 28 impossibly accurate celebrity impressions. The video went viral and racked up millions of views in one week before being revealed to have been a hoax, the voices pre-recorded by professional impressionists and lip-synced by Cantor. In October 2014, Cantor uploaded a music video for his previous viral hit "Shia LaBeouf," an extravagant extended stage performance of the song featuring an orchestra, choir, dancers, and acrobats— as well as a surprise cameo from Shia LaBeouf himself.
Flamingo
Rob Cantor Lyrics
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I feel like I can fly but I don’t think I am
I feel like I’m a shy enormous pink flamingo man
Flamingo
Time is passing by, so don’t lead me around
One leg in the sky and one stuck on the ground
Floating down a sea of breeze and sending out my sound
The song "Flamingo" by Rob Cantor explores the feeling of complete and utter happiness. The opening line, "I feel like I might die a very happy man," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is overwhelmed with happiness to the point where they feel as though they could die and be content with the life they've lived. This feeling is then further exemplified with the line, "I feel like I can fly but I don't think I am." This emphasizes the extreme high the singer is feeling, but also acknowledges the idea that it may not be entirely realistic.
The final line of the chorus, "I feel like I'm a shy enormous pink flamingo man," adds a touch of whimsy to the song. The image of a shy, yet enormous pink flamingo man is quite absurd, but it matches the overwhelming feeling of joy the singer is expressing. The concept of a flamingo also serves as a metaphor for the singer's emotions. Flamingos are known for their bright pink color, which can represent happiness, love, and positivity. Additionally, flamingos are known for their one-legged stance, which can represent the singer's feeling of being grounded (one leg), but also feeling as though they're floating on air (other leg in the sky).
Overall, "Flamingo" is a song about pure happiness and the overwhelming feeling of joy that comes with it. The lyrics and imagery used work together to create a whimsical and absurd world where being a shy enormous pink flamingo man is the epitome of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel like I might die a very happy man
I feel incredibly content and fulfilled in my life; if I were to die now, I would die happy.
I feel like I can fly but I don’t think I am
I feel empowered and capable, but I am aware of my limitations and grounded in reality.
I feel like I’m a shy enormous pink flamingo man
I feel like an introverted and odd individual, akin to a large and unique pink flamingo.
Flamingo
A refrain that ties the song together and emphasizes the theme of feeling like a pink flamingo.
Time is passing by, so don’t lead me around
I am aware of the finite nature of time, so do not waste it by misleading or manipulating me.
One leg in the sky and one stuck on the ground
I exist in a liminal space between two worlds, both grounded but also aspiring to greater heights.
Floating down a sea of breeze and sending out my sound
I am floating along with life's currents and expressing myself and my unique personality to the world.
Contributed by Brody O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HellWone
•~ "son felices"
•~ "son pequeños mis amigos"
• Los Pequeños Amigos De La Jungla
• Les Gusta La Gente Contenta
• No Hay Mal Que Por Biem No Venga
• Si
• Se Requieren Comprende
• Nunca Arriba y Nunca Se Mueve
• La Gusta Con Nada Decir
• Tus Hermanos y Manos Se Quieren Oír
• Sueños Hacen "Allegro"
• Flamingo Rosa y Negro
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@lukeanderson5347
this song sounds like what it feels like to stay up 36 hours. It represents total exhaustion to me.
@zorrononoa277
But also the peak of your creativity! :D
@ujustgotpwned2008
Lol why is this so accurate
@AlienatedAnna
To me it feels like what I imagine a manic episode feels like.
@HeatSkii
Omg i just read as im going to sleep after being awake for a day and a half
@paper4732
Can't relate
@chloer6918
My little sister loves this song. Whenever my parents are arguing, or she's scared about something, or anything bad is happening that I wanna protect her from, I give her my headphones and put it on. Thanks Rob for making it.
@rainespiano
Aww
@gramblosmambo3822
That's beautiful
@kingensha
@@rainespiano i saw ur special cover- good stuff