Ice Cream
Royce Da 5'9” Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Hm?
What's a allegory?
An allegory is a story with a subliminal meaning
That has a political message based off the writer's mind
Can you give me something from the ice cream truck? Of course baby
What's goin' on 'lil man, what can I get for you?
The ice cream truck been playin' the same song
I bet you don't even know the origin of it
Do you? Do you, Mr. Ice Cream Man?
Lady, what the hell are you talkin' ab-
Allow me to enlighten you, Mr. Ice Cream Man
A white man named Harry C. Brown
Made a racist ass song called "Nigga Love A Watermelon"
That was in 1916 on Columbia Records
And here you are a hundred years later
Comin' through your neighborhood playin' the same fuckin' song
Way to go Mr. Ice Cream Man
Wait a minute, hold up
Ain't you Neverteddy69 from Tinder?
The lyrics of Royce Da 5′9″'s song "Ice Cream" touch upon various themes, including allegory, the origins of a familiar ice cream truck song, racism, and a chance encounter with someone from a dating app. The conversation between a child and their mother sets the stage for the song. The child asks their mother about the meaning of allegory, and she explains that it is a story with a hidden, often political, message derived from the writer's mind. They then discuss the ice cream truck and the child's desire for a treat.
The song then shifts focus to the interaction between the child and the ice cream man. The child questions the ice cream man's knowledge of the origin of the ice cream truck song, suggesting that he may not be aware of its history. The ice cream man dismisses the questioning, but the mother steps in and educates both the ice cream man and the listener. She reveals that the song played by ice cream trucks has a racist origin. In 1916, a white man named Harry C. Brown released a song called "Nigga Love A Watermelon" on Columbia Records. The mother expresses her disappointment that even a hundred years later, this song is still being played in neighborhoods.
The song takes one final unexpected twist when someone recognizes the ice cream man as "Neverteddy69" from Tinder, hinting at a humorous and potentially awkward situation between the ice cream man and his potential online dating match.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ice Cream" shed light on the hidden history of a seemingly innocent ice cream truck song, highlight the persistence of racism throughout history, and add a touch of humor with the unexpected recognition from a dating app.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mommy?
Hello, mother?
Hm?
Yes, what is it?
What's an allegory?
Can you explain the concept of an allegory?
An allegory is a story with a subliminal meaning
An allegory is a narrative where symbols or events represent hidden messages or ideas
That has a political message based off the writer's mind
This hidden meaning often involves a political or social message derived from the author's thoughts
Can you give me something from the ice cream truck? Of course baby
Can you buy me an item from the ice cream truck? Absolutely, my dear child
What's goin' on 'lil man, what can I get for you?
Hello young boy, what would you like to purchase?
Now for as long as I can remember
Ever since I can recall
The ice cream truck been playin' the same song
The ice cream truck has consistently played the exact same tune
I bet you don't even know the origin of it
I wager that you are unaware of its origins
Do you? Do you, Mr. Ice Cream Man?
Do you have any knowledge of this? Do you, Mr. Ice Cream Man?
Lady, what the hell are you talkin' ab-
Madam, what on earth are you discussing?
Allow me to enlighten you, Mr. Ice Cream Man
Let me educate you, Mr. Ice Cream Man
A white man named Harry C. Brown
A caucasian individual by the name of Harry C. Brown
Made a racist ass song called 'Nigga Love A Watermelon'
Created a song with derogatory racial content, titled 'Nigga Love A Watermelon'
That was in 1916 on Columbia Records
This occurred in the year 1916 and was released by Columbia Records
And here you are a hundred years later
And now, a century later
Comin' through your neighborhood playin' the same fuckin' song
You are driving around this neighborhood, still playing the exact same offensive song
Way to go Mr. Ice Cream Man
Congratulations, Mr. Ice Cream Man
Wait a minute, hold up
One moment, please
Ain't you Neverteddy69 from Tinder?
Are you not Neverteddy69 from the dating app Tinder?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ryan Daniel Montgomery
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MeechDolo
Love it...great way to express an Allegory!! People are so woke but on their own B.S.
fnaf put please subscribe to me and like button.
True story!! That’s why I don’t go to the Trucks Frfr
Eano Worro
My wife dont fxck with it either...
Alexander X
Here's the story: https://allthatsinteresting.com/ice-cream-truck-song
Matt B
Is that true??? I did not know this!
22 Ronin
can not!!! unlike it who?