Polo
Sportchestra! Lyrics
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Polo has the biggest idiots
On the biggest pitch of any ball game
Polo has the biggest idiots
With the biggest bank accounts
On the biggest pitch of any ball game
I wish that polo had the biggest rate of death
With the biggest bank accounts
On the biggest pitch of any ball game
The song Polo by Sportchestra! is a satirical commentary on the elitism of the sport of polo. The lyrics emphasize the inflated sense of self-importance of those who play the sport and the exorbitant wealth required to participate. The opening lines, "Polo has the biggest pitch of any ball game, Polo has the biggest idiots" sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the irony of a game associated with high society being played by people who are, in the eyes of the songwriter, foolish and ignorant.
The song also touches on the dangerous nature of polo, with the line "I wish that polo had the biggest rate of death." This line highlights the brutality of the sport and the inherent risk of injury that comes with it. The songwriter seems to be taking aim at those who participate in the sport for their own personal gain, rather than a genuine love and respect for the game.
Overall, the lyrics of Polo serve as a biting critique of the elitism and hypocrisy present in the sport of polo. The songwriter expresses a distaste for the sport and those who participate in it, using satire to expose the flaws in a society that values wealth and status over genuine talent and ability.
Line by Line Meaning
Polo has the biggest pitch of any ball game
Polo boasts the largest playing field among all ball games
Polo has the biggest idiots
Polo attracts the largest group of unintelligent individuals
On the biggest pitch of any ball game
In the largest playing field compared to any other ball game
Polo has the biggest idiots
Polo attracts the largest group of unintelligent individuals
With the biggest bank accounts
Most of these individuals have significant financial resources
On the biggest pitch of any ball game
In the largest playing field compared to any other ball game
I wish that polo had the biggest rate of death
I desire for polo to have the highest mortality rate among players
Of the biggest idiots
For the largest group of unintelligent individuals in polo
With the biggest bank accounts
Most of these individuals have significant financial resources
On the biggest pitch of any ball game
In the largest playing field compared to any other ball game
Contributed by Lila L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I know the Heysel Stadium and hurling songs off by heart.I remember this album well.All the Chumbawamba, Subhumans folks and many many more strutting their stuff at the height of their influence.Legend
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Thank you so much for uploading this! Chumbawamba’s one of my favorite bands and as such this album is one i’ve wanted to hear for a long time. I was beginning to think I may have to fork over the high amount of money that this LP goes for nowadays in order to hear it, but thank you for finally uploading it here to YouTube! It’s such an interesting album with an interesting concept, especially since it’s got a similar sound to the band’s first two albums. Wonder what the idea and intentio was behind forming this pseudo-new group for something this ambitious when Chumbawamba already existed.