Theme
Smith & Hall Lyrics


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I went down to Rosario
Thought I'd hold up an old folks home
Pull out my gun and a bullet-proof vest
"Gimme your money and your TV set"
Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Shot the first old man I saw
A little fucker from Arkansas
Anyone else wanna gimme lip?
I fuck your corpse in the nearest skip
Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
I made away with enough for cans
A tenner and a bloody hand
Spent the evening watching the news
"My grandpa died"? Well, boo hoo
Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate




Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Smith & Hall's song "Theme" are quite controversial and disturbing. The song depicts a dark and violent scenario where the singer goes to a place called Rosario, presumably a town or neighborhood, with the intention of robbing an old folks home. The lyrics suggest that the singer is armed with a gun and a bullet-proof vest.


The first verse describes the singer demanding money and a television set from the residents, using a repetitive refrain of "rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate." The use of this repetition adds a sense of urgency and aggression to the lyrics. The second verse reveals that the singer proceeds to shoot the first old man he sees, even describing him with a derogatory term. The lyrics also imply a disturbing act of necrophilia, stating that if anyone else challenges the singer, they will meet the same fate.


The third verse mentions the singer escaping with some stolen goods and a bloody hand. The lyrics then turn towards a casual indifference to the news of someone's grandpa dying, dismissing it sarcastically with a "boo hoo." The repeated refrain of "rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate" throughout the song further emphasizes the singer's despicable and morally bankrupt nature.


Overall, the lyrics of "Theme" paint a grim picture of a violent and callous individual who takes pleasure in causing harm and shows contempt for others' lives. It is important to note that these lyrics should be seen as artistic expression rather than promoting or condoning such behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

I went down to Rosario
I decided to visit Rosario


Thought I'd hold up an old folks home
I considered robbing an elderly care facility


Pull out my gun and a bullet-proof vest
I prepared myself with a firearm and protective gear


"Gimme your money and your TV set"
I demanded the residents' money and possessions


Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Repeating the sound of a gunshot, emphasizing my criminal nature


Shot the first old man I saw
I killed the first elderly person in sight


A little fucker from Arkansas
A disrespectful reference to the victim's origin


Anyone else wanna gimme lip?
Is there someone else who wants to challenge me?


I fuck your corpse in the nearest skip
An explicit threat to desecrate the deceased body


I made away with enough for cans
I successfully escaped with sufficient loot


A tenner and a bloody hand
I acquired some money and got injured in the process


Spent the evening watching the news
I leisurely passed time by watching television


"My grandpa died"? Well, boo hoo
"My grandpa died"? I couldn't care less


Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Repeated gunshot sounds, emphasizing my wickedness


Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Repeated gunshot sounds, still highlighting my villainous nature


Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Repeated gunshot sounds, continuing to emphasize my depravity


Rep-rep-rep-rep-rep-reprobate
Repeated gunshot sounds, persistently showcasing my wickedness


Alright
Expressing agreement or satisfaction with the situation




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Written by: Robert Smith

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Comments from YouTube:

m_c

It used to be available on beatport, but it's not anymore. You can buy it here https://third-ear-recordings.bandcamp.com/track/delano-smith-derwin-hall-the-theme

Weeniall74

cavernous!

L

; )

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