Pimp
Shivaree Lyrics


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Look who's pulling up outside
With a trunk full of fun and a European ride
Heard that you were going far away
And we are all so happy son
That we were on the way

You're a back stabbing Hollywood pimp
Microphone, silver tone, cellular phone
We know that you're working for the devil
Bitch slap, star map dinner at Jones

Stood in line to get burned
Hey baby doll
Your reservation is confirmed
Tell the boss I've got her on the way
And he said with a smile
That's the seventh one today

You're a back stabbing Hollywood pimp
Microphone, silver tone, cellular phone
We know that you're working for the devil
Bitch slap, star map dinner at Jones

How'd you get so mean and nasty
I didn't want you to come to my party anyway

He's going to play you a dream
Dress you up in chocolate
And finish you with cream
Squeeze you till you're warm and woozy
And then pop you on the saddle of a silver moto guzzi

You're a back stabbing Hollywood pimp
Microphone, silver tone, cellular phone




We know that you're working for the devil
Bitch slap, star map dinner at Jones

Overall Meaning

The Shivaree's song Pimp starts off by describing the arrival of a person with a “trunk full of fun” and a fancy European car. It is later revealed that this person is a Hollywood pimp who backstabs people and works for the devil. The song talks about the character's lavish lifestyle and how he uses his talents to manipulate and control people. He is described as having a microphone, silver tone, and a cellular phone - all indicative of his status as a famous and powerful figure in the entertainment industry.


The lyrics convey a sense of disgust and anger towards the pimp, with the use of phrases such as “bitch slap” and “working for the devil”. The singer hints at the character's malicious intentions towards women when she sings, “He’s going to play you a dream / Dress you up in chocolate / And finish you with cream”. It is implied that the character's actions are harmful, and that he is not to be trusted.


Overall, the song Pimp is a scathing critique on the Hollywood entertainment industry and its dark underbelly. The lyrics highlight the rampant exploitation of power, fame, and wealth in this world, and the devastating impact it has on vulnerable people.


Line by Line Meaning

Look who's pulling up outside
Someone has arrived and is pulling up outside.


With a trunk full of fun and a European ride
The individual has arrived with lots of exciting things, likely in their car.


Heard that you were going far away
The individual heard that someone was leaving to go far away.


And we are all so happy son
Everyone is very happy and excited about something, likely the person leaving.


That we were on the way
They were on their way to be a part of this exciting event.


You're a back stabbing Hollywood pimp
The individual being addressed is accused of being a deceitful person who takes advantage of others in Hollywood.


Microphone, silver tone, cellular phone
The person being addressed is known for owning or using these items very frequently.


We know that you're working for the devil
The person being addressed is suspected of being involved in some kind of unsavory activity, possibly metaphorically working for the devil.


Bitch slap, star map dinner at Jones
The artist suggests that the person being addressed deserves to be slapped, and mentions a specific restaurant called Jones.


Stood in line to get burned
Someone patiently waited in line knowing they would be hurt in some way.


Hey baby doll
The singer is addressing someone affectionately, likely a woman.


Your reservation is confirmed
Someone's reservation has been confirmed, likely at a restaurant or hotel.


Tell the boss I've got her on the way
The singer wants someone else to know that they are bringing the person they are with to them.


And he said with a smile
Someone said something while smiling.


That's the seventh one today
Someone has brought seven individuals to someone else today.


How'd you get so mean and nasty
The artist is questioning why the person they are addressing is so unpleasant.


I didn't want you to come to my party anyway
The artist did not want someone to come to their party, indicating that they do not enjoy their presence.


He's going to play you a dream
Someone is going to do something enjoyable for the person being addressed, like play them a song or create a special experience.


Dress you up in chocolate
Someone will create something special for the person being addressed, likely something sweet or indulgent like dressing them in chocolate.


And finish you with cream
Someone will complete the special experience with something additional, like cream on top of the chocolate.


Squeeze you till you're warm and woozy
Someone will embrace the person being addressed tightly until they feel warm and lightheaded.


And then pop you on the saddle of a silver moto guzzi
The person being addressed will be put on the back of a motorcycle with the person speaking, likely for a fun ride.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMBROSIA NICOLE PARSLEY, DANIEL CARSON MCGOUGH, DUKE MCVINNIE

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