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 song Curriculum Vitae by Robyn is a sarcastic portrayal of a person's resume or CV. The lyrics read as though the singer is reading off a list of their achievements, but the exaggerated claims and the absurdity of some of the accomplishments suggest that the singer is mocking the CV. For example, claiming to have invented the x-ray or the cure for AIDS is clearly ridiculous. The line "Sir or Mam would you please turn it the f*** up" suggests that the singer is trying to get people's attention with their impressive-sounding achievements.


The sarcastic tone of the song is emphasized by the repetition of "you can't stop it, you can't escape it, you can't turn it off." This line could refer to the singer's unstoppable greatness, or it could be interpreted as a commentary on the pressure to constantly sell oneself and be productive in our society.


Overall, Curriculum Vitae is a commentary on the culture of self-promotion and the absurdity of inflated resumes. It highlights the pressure to present oneself as successful and accomplished, even if the reality is far from that.


Line by Line Meaning

You can't stop it
There is no stopping me


You can't escape it
You cannot run away from me


You can't turn it off
You cannot switch me off


So I'd appreciate your kind consideration in this matter
Therefore, I would appreciate if you kindly consider my request


Sir or Mam would you please turn it the fuck up
Dear Sir or Madam, would you please increase the volume drastically


Unleashed in the east
I am not limited to a specific location


Best dressed in the west
I am the best-dressed individual in the west


Sorted in the north
I am well-organized in the north


Without a doubt in the south
I am without any doubt in the south


The queen of queenbees
I am the ruler of the most popular females


Lioness of Juda
I am as fierce as a lioness from the tribe of Judah


Phoenix from the ashes risen
I have emerged victorious after being burnt down to ashes


Undefeated undisputed featherweight champion on all five continents
I am the undefeated and undisputed champion in the featherweight category in all five continents


World record holder with a high score of two gazillion in Tetris
I hold the world record with an incredibly high score of two gazillion in the game of Tetris


Two-time recipient of the Nobel prize for super foxiest female ever
I have won the Nobel prize for being the sexiest female twice


and war time consigliere to the Cosa Nostra
I am an advisor during wartime to the Cosa Nostra


She split the storm, invented the x-ray, the cure for AIDS, and the surprise blindfold greeting
I have split the storm, invented the x-ray, found 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
I have performed and choreographed Bruce Lee's fight scenes in Enter the Dragon and Game of Death, and I still do stunt doubles for Jackie Chan on weekends


She suckerpunched Einstein, outsmarted Ali, and even outsuperfreaked Rick James
I have attacked Einstein out of nowhere, outsmarted Mohammad Ali, and even freaked out Rick James


She's the founder and CEO of Konichiwa Records
I am the founder and CEO of Konichiwa Records


The most decorated professional field operative in the industry and in the streets
I have earned the most prestigious awards and recognition for my work in the field and on the streets


With a perfect track record since kindergarten where she used to whoop schoolboy ass
I have had a perfect track record of success since kindergarten, where I used to defeat schoolboys


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
I am listed in section 202 of the United Nations Security Act of 1979 as being too attractive to wear tight sweaters while in 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
In a world of stress, pressure, and pain, people of all ethnicities and religions know me for my intelligence, empathy, and persistent motivation to make money




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

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Comments from YouTube:

pvtrichter88

I  always recall this with a laugh  LIKE THE BEST  INTRO  EVAAAAH!!  LOL!!

Dylan Givenchy

why this album is not on Spotify??!!

Dylan Givenchy

@Strangesmith yea, but it's unavailable in my region \:

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