01. Curriculum Vitae
Robyn Lyrics


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You can't stop it You can't escape it You can't turn it off
So I'd appreciate your kind consideration in this matter
Sir or Mam would you please turn it the fuck up
Do it

Unleashed in the east
Best dressed in the west
Sorted in the north
Without a doubt in the south

The queen of queenbees
Lioness of Juda
Phoenix from the ashes risen

Undefeated undisputed featherweight champion
on all five continents

World record holder with a high score of two gazillion in Tetris
Two-time recipient of the Nobel prize for super foxiest female ever
and war time consigliere to the Cosa Nostra

She split the storm, invented the x-ray, the cure for AIDS, and the surprise blindfold greeting

She performed and choreographed the fights for Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon
and Game of death and still does stunt doubles for Jackie Chan on the weekends

She suckerpunched Einstein, outsmarted Ali, and even outsuperfreaked Rick James
She's the founder and CEO of Konichiwa Records
The most decorated professional field operative in the industry
and in the streets
With a perfect track record since kindergarden where she used to
whoop schoolboy ass

She's listed in section 202 of the United Nations Security Act of 1979
as being too hot to wear tight sweaters on international airspace
In this world of tension pressure and pain
she is known by men and women of all origin and faith




for her wisdom, compassion, and relentless
determination in the quest to get paid

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robyn's song "Curriculum Vitae" represent a satirical take on job resumes. The opening lines suggest that we cannot escape or turn off the idea of presenting oneself through a resume or CV. The song then lists out several achievements and accolades that the singer of the song has accomplished, each more outrageous than the next. The lyrics are presented in an exaggerated, braggadocious tone, mocking the conventions of self-promotion.


The chorus of the song urges the listener to turn up the volume, perhaps signifying that these achievements and accolades are meant to be celebrated or at least acknowledged. Overall, the song is a commentary on the performative nature of job search and the absurdity of trying to encapsulate one's entire life's work in a single document.


Line by Line Meaning

You can't stop it You can't escape it You can't turn it off
Resistance is futile, this is happening whether you like it or not


So I'd appreciate your kind consideration in this matter
Politely requesting that someone accommodates her wishes


Sir or Mam would you please turn it the fuck up
Requesting someone to crank up the volume


Unleashed in the east Best dressed in the west Sorted in the north Without a doubt in the south
She's everywhere, dominating all directions


The queen of queenbees Lioness of Juda Phoenix from the ashes risen
She's the ultimate leader, a powerful force that has risen from adversity


Undefeated undisputed featherweight champion on all five continents
She's undefeated and has dominated worldwide, in a metaphorical sense as a lightweight champion


World record holder with a high score of two gazillion in Tetris Two-time recipient of the Nobel prize for super foxiest female ever and war time consigliere to the Cosa Nostra
She's a multi-talented superstar who excels in everything she does, from gaming to being named the most attractive woman, even advising the mafia during wartime


She split the storm, invented the x-ray, the cure for AIDS, and the surprise blindfold greeting
She's accomplished the impossible, altering the course of history by shaping the world as we know it


She performed and choreographed the fights for Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon and Game of death and still does stunt doubles for Jackie Chan on the weekends
She's worked alongside the biggest names in the entertainment industry, contributing to some of the most iconic films of all time


She suckerpunched Einstein, outsmarted Ali, and even outsuperfreaked Rick James
She's so impressive that she's bested some of the most renowned figures in their respective fields


She's the founder and CEO of Konichiwa Records The most decorated professional field operative in the industry and in the streets With a perfect track record since kindergarden where she used to whoop schoolboy ass
She's a music industry leader, an expert in her field, and a street-smart fighter who's been dominating since childhood


She's listed in section 202 of the United Nations Security Act of 1979 as being too hot to wear tight sweaters on international airspace
She's so hot that she's officially listed as a security risk in certain situations


In this world of tension pressure and pain she is known by men and women of all origin and faith for her wisdom, compassion, and relentless determination in the quest to get paid
Despite the challenges of this world, she's earned a reputation as a wise, caring, and determined fighter who always gets what she wants




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KLAS FRANS AHLUND, ROBIN MIRIAM CARLSSON

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