the queen
Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow Lyrics
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(Yee-haa)
Queen Bitch, eat the rich
I'm on the second course today
She's done most of L.A.
Can't find a virgin, I can get you a surgeon
Twenty-four hours a day
Collagen Jeanie, you big-lipped meanie
I'm about to be blown away
Come on, sing it
Take me to the place where the sunshine flows
Oh my Sunset, Rodeo
Hot fudge, here come the judge
There's a Green Card in the way
The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast are moving to L.A.
And we've been dreaming of this feeling since 1988
Mother, things have got to change
I'm moving to L.A.
Take a piss, always English
God bless you, Uncle Sam
You got a cool gene pool and our winter's cruel
And God knows I love to tan
Making cents and dead Presidents
Before I could count to ten
With a nation behind me, can't stop the limey
She's on her back again
Come on, sing it
Take me to the place where the sunshine flows
Oh my Sunset, Rodeo
Hot fudge, here come the judge
There's a green card in the way
The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast are moving to L.A.
Cause we've been dreaming of this feeling since 1988
Mother things have got to change
I'm moving to L.A.
L.A.,L.A.,L.A. L.A.,L.A.,L.A. L.A.,L.A.,L.A.
Take me to the place where the sunshine flows
Oh my Sunset, Rodeo
Hot fudge, here come the judge
There's a Green Card in the way
The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast are moving to L.A.
Cause we've been dreaming of this feeling since 1988
Mother, things have got to change
I'm moving to
Hot fudge here comes the judge
There's just a green card in the way
The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast
Are moving to L.A.
Cause we've been dreaming
of this feeling since 1988
Mother things have got to change
I'm moving to L.A.
Moving to L.A.
Keep on movin',
keep on movin',
keep on movin' to L.A.
L.A., L.A.
Gotta move down to L.A.
Keep on movin' keep on movin' on
Keep on movin', movin' on
Keep on movin', movin' on
Keep on movin' Keep on movin' on
Keep on movin' keep on movin' keep on movin'
keep on movin' keep on movin' on
Keep on move, a move move a move a move move move move move
And stop
"The Queen" is a 1997 pop song by Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow that talks about the allure of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. The song begins with the line 'Queen Bitch, eat the rich.' The lyrics then delve into the notion that for newcomers to the city, it's all about getting famous and wealthy. The first verse says the singer is "on the second course" already, indicating he is starting to be recognized, but he is not the first nor will he be the worst, suggesting there is fierce competition in LA to become successful.
The second verse suggests that the criteria for success are based more on appearance than talent. The line "Can't find a virgin, I can get you a surgeon" suggests that people need to look perfect, and cosmetic surgery isn't uncommon. The chorus then says "take me to the place where the sunshine flows," listing various tourist destinations, like Sunset and Rodeo Drive. The bridge talks about a green card being necessary to stay. The last line in the song says "Keep on movin', movin' on" as if there is no end goal, there is only forward momentum to become successful in LA.
Line by Line Meaning
Queen Bitch, eat the rich
Addressing the Queen of England, expressing the desire to eat the rich and wealthy.
I'm on the second course today
Already received benefits from events.
I'm not the first, and I won't be the worst
Not new to the game, but not the most experienced.
She's done most of L.A.
Referring to a notorious woman who has already had romantic partners across Los Angeles.
Can't find a virgin, I can get you a surgeon
Virginity is hard to find, but a surgeon can provide virginity-like results through cosmetic surgery.
Twenty-four hours a day
Surgeons available constantly.
Collagen Jeanie, you big-lipped meanie
A person with plump lips due to collagen injections, thought to be mean.
I'm about to be blown away
Feeling overwhelmed or excited.
Take me to the place where the sunshine flows
Desire to go to a place of happiness and wealth, where the sun radiates prosperity.
Oh my Sunset, Rodeo
References a high-end shopping district in Beverly Hills, California, and the street it is located on.
There's a Green Card in the way
Legal barrier in moving to Los Angeles due to requirements for citizenship.
The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast are moving to L.A.
Many people are making the move to Los Angeles to chase opportunities and dreams.
And we've been dreaming of this feeling since 1988
We have been longing for this success and experience for a long time.
Mother, things have got to change
Mother nature, the status quo or societal norms need to change.
Take a piss, always English
Referring to the British accent in conversations.
God bless you, Uncle Sam
Expressing gratitude to the United States government and way of life.
You got a cool gene pool and our winter's cruel
America has diverse and interesting people, but the weather can be severe and unforgiving.
And God knows I love to tan
Enjoying a sun-kissed skin tone.
Making cents and dead Presidents
Earning dollars consistently and despite the deaths of authentic personalities.
Before I could count to ten
Receiving riches at a young age, before even having the ability to count.
With a nation behind me, can't stop the limey
Having multiple supporters backing the artist, with the nationality of a limey (slang for British person).
She's on her back again
Referring to the city of Los Angeles, represented as a woman.
L.A., L.A., L.A. L.A., L.A., L.A. L.A., L.A., L.A.
Repeated use of the abbreviation for Los Angeles, California.
Gotta move down to L.A.
Must relocate to Los Angeles, California.
Keep on movin',
keep on movin',
keep on movin' to L.A.
Repetitive emphasis that one must move to Los Angeles, California.
And stop
Sudden conclusion and ceasing of action or thought.
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romain reuter
We`re now in 2020 and this is almost eight years ago, and she is still on the throne. A remarkable woman, indeed.
Mike Oxlong
@Matt Jesus is King!
Mike Oxlong
Ding Dong the Witch is dead!
Floatstruck
Not anymore sadly
Morgan
Remarkable she made it to 96 ....2022
Bless her royal cotton socks
May she rest in peace
💚💚💚💚
OiDole
not anymore
The Boo Adventures
You can tell she’s holding back emotion when everyone cheers for her beloved Phillip. May they both rest in peace together ❤️
Tokyo_Sexwhale
A queen surrounded by her knights and being cheered by the masses. A modern version of a medieval scene.
Nathan Evans
Shut up
Konga Moon 🌒
All pedos and criminals together...Aaaaaaw how very touching 🥱🙄🤡