Theirmission is threefold:
1. To inspire everybody to shake their booty.
2. To make people laugh, preferably with us rather than at us.
3. To encourage others to embrace the Harry Potter universe, thus making OUR universe a better place with love, unity, peace, and tolerance.
SWISH, AKA Astoria Greengrass, was the master mind of this project. She creates 100% of the lyrics and 90% of the music. She graduated from Hogwarts in 1999 as a Slytherin. When Swish wrocks out, she is the embodiment of herself at age 16, in her 6th year at school (sort of like the memory of Tom Riddle from his diary). That was the year when Hogwarts was under the regime of a Slytherin headmaster who turned a blind eye to all her naughtiness. Swish raps about her extracurricular activities at Hogwarts such as snogging Draco Malfoy, sneaking out at night to have torrid affairs with Death Eaters, drinking firewhiskey, getting into fights, and engaging in general debauchery.
FLICK, AKA Un-named Slytherin in the Background, was the ingenious producer of this project who helped Swish record the music. He is also the kick-ass guitarist of the group.
S-l-y in Slytherin
Swish and Flick Lyrics
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The H-O-T, the 'hot' in House of Slytherin
The S-I-N, the 'sin' in House of Slytherin
The S-L-U-T, the 'slut' in House of Slytherin
We always cheat at Quidditch 'cause we like to play dirty
Knock you off your broom so we can win by thirty
We always say what's on our minds, concisely, never wordy
Professor Snape's our Head of House, so we excel at Potions
We don't have to work hard, we just go through the motions
My complexion's very smooth because I use special lotions
Shop at Knockturn Alley, for all our magic notions
(Yeah, you know how we do
Slytherins for life!)
I put the S-L-Y, the 'sly' in House of Slytherin
The H-O-T, the 'hot' in House of Slytherin
The S-I-N, the 'sin' in House of Slytherin
The S-L-U-T, the 'slut' in House of Slytherin
There's an orgy in our common room every Friday night
When a Gryffindor steps to us we always start a fight
We're not always well-behaved, we don't always do what's right
We're really good kissers, but I must warn we bite
We take coed bubble baths in the Prefects' bathroom
Lucius Malfoy makes sure Draco has the fastest broom
Our dorms are in the dungeons 'cause we like to live in gloom
Trelawney can predict Harry Potter's coming doom
I put the S-L-Y, the 'sly' in House of Slytherin
The H-O-T, the 'hot' in House of Slytherin
The S-I-N, the 'sin' in House of Slytherin
The S-L-U-T, the 'slut' in House of Slytherin
Our uniforms are grey and green because we're from old money
Only wealthy pure-blood boys are allowed to call me honey
The Basilisk was not a myth unlike the Easter bunny
When it petrified Hermione we found it rather funny
Salazar's our founding father with a master plan
To keep out all the mudbloods by putting up a ban
The best headmaster in history was Phineas Nigellus
His portrait hangs on the wall to make Dumbledore jealous
I put the S-L-Y, the 'sly' in House of Slytherin
The H-O-T, the 'hot' in House of Slytherin
The S-I-N, the 'sin' in House of Slytherin
The S-L-U-T, the 'slut' in House of Slytherin
To the H, to the O, to the U-S-E
To the O, to the F, to the S-L-Y
To the T, to the H, to the E-R-I-N
What's that spell? House of Slytherin!
I put the S-L-Y, the 'sly' in House of Slytherin
The H-O-T, the 'hot' in House of Slytherin
The S-I-N, the 'sin' in House of Slytherin
The S-L-U-T, the 'slut' in House of Slytherin
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven
All good witches go to heaven
If that's the case, then I guess I'm going to hell
You know what I say to that, I say: Oh well!
The lyrics to Swish and Flick's "S-l-y In Slytherin" are a playful and irreverent depiction of the House of Slytherin at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The song celebrates the darker and more mischievous side of the Slytherin House, casting its members as rule-breakers who indulge in their own pleasures while thumbing their noses at authority.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer boasts that the House of Slytherin puts the "sly" in its name, along with other words like "hot" and "sin." The pride Slytherin members take in being sly, mischievous, and perhaps even a little wicked is a recurring theme throughout the song. The lyrics describe Slytherin House as a place where students cheat at Quidditch, disobey rules, and engage in all manner of debauchery, including orgies and co-ed bubble baths. In the midst of all this hedonism, however, the song proudly declares that Slytherins are still the "coolest kids at school."
Despite the bold claims made in the song, it's important to note that these lyrics are intended as a light-hearted and humorous take on Slytherin House. While the House of Slytherin is often portrayed as the "bad guys" in the Harry Potter series, the song celebrates the unique and rebellious spirit of its members. Ultimately, "S-l-y In Slytherin" is an anthem for the more adventurous and daring members of Hogwarts' traditionally cunning and calculating House.
Line by Line Meaning
put the S-L-Y, the 'sly' in House of Slytherin
We embody 'slyness', or deceitfulness, which is the defining trait of our house, Slytherin.
The H-O-T, the 'hot' in House of Slytherin
We're attractive, popular, and the envy of the other houses at Hogwarts.
The S-I-N, the 'sin' in House of Slytherin
We indulge in immoral and wicked behavior, living up to our house's reputation for darkness and corruption.
The S-L-U-T, the 'slut' in House of Slytherin
We're promiscuous and use our allure to manipulate and control others, further enforcing our own power.
We always cheat at Quidditch 'cause we like to play dirty
We're willing to cheat and bend the rules to gain an advantage, displaying our cunning and ruthless nature on the Quidditch pitch.
Knock you off your broom so we can win by thirty
We're ruthless competitors who will do whatever it takes to come out on top, humiliating our opponents and displaying our dominance.
We always say what's on our minds, concisely, never wordy
We're straightforward, frank, and honest, always making our intentions clear and never mincing our words.
We're the coolest kids at school, you Ravenclaws are nerdy
We're the most popular and admired students at Hogwarts, while the Ravenclaws are seen as boring or uninteresting in comparison.
Professor Snape's our Head of House, so we excel at Potions
We excel at Potions due to the tutelage of Professor Snape, who is our Head of House and an expert in the field.
We don't have to work hard, we just go through the motions
We don't need to put in much effort to succeed, as our natural talent and privilege allow us to simply coast and still come out on top.
My complexion's very smooth because I use special lotions
We take great care in our appearance, using expensive and luxurious products to maintain a perfect image, reflecting our high status and sense of superiority.
Shop at Knockturn Alley, for all our magic notions
We frequent the shady and disreputable Knockturn Alley to acquire rare and powerful magical items, further showcasing our love of darkness and danger.
There's an orgy in our common room every Friday night
We indulge in wild and debauched behavior, regularly hosting orgies and parties where anything goes.
When a Gryffindor steps to us we always start a fight
We're quick to anger and aggressive towards Gryffindors, seeing them as inferior and constantly seeking to assert our dominance over them.
We're not always well-behaved, we don't always do what's right
We're rebellious and prone to breaking rules, not caring much about the consequences of our actions or the impact on others.
We're really good kissers, but I must warn we bite
We're skilled and passionate lovers, but also dangerous and willing to use our physical prowess to exert control over others.
We take coed bubble baths in the Prefects' bathroom
We take great pleasure in luxury and decadence, often indulging in coed bubble baths in the exclusive Prefects' bathroom.
Lucius Malfoy makes sure Draco has the fastest broom
We utilize our wealth and influence to procure the latest and greatest magical items, such as brooms, and maintain our reputation as the most powerful and influential students in Hogwarts.
Our dorms are in the dungeons 'cause we like to live in gloom
We prefer darker and more isolated environments, living in the dungeons of Hogwarts to avoid the light and attention of the outside world.
Trelawney can predict Harry Potter's coming doom
We're attuned to dark and foreboding signs, such as Professor Trelawney's prophecy predicting the doom of Harry Potter, and use this knowledge to our advantage.
Our uniforms are grey and green because we're from old money
Our clothing reflects our high status and Old Money heritage, with grey and green being colors traditionally associated with wealthy elites.
Only wealthy pure-blood boys are allowed to call me honey
We're highly selective in our choice of partners, only choosing those of high status and pure blood, further enforcing our elitism and sense of superiority.
The Basilisk was not a myth unlike the Easter bunny
We're attuned to dark and dangerous realities, such as the existence of the Basilisk, which we recognize as true and menacing, in contrast to more fanciful and mythical creatures.
When it petrified Hermione we found it rather funny
We're amused by the suffering of others and take pleasure in others' pain, even when it involves serious harm to our fellow students.
Salazar's our founding father with a master plan
We revere Salazar Slytherin as our founding father and follow his principles of elitism and pureblood supremacy, seeing ourselves as the heirs to his legacy.
To keep out all the mudbloods by putting up a ban
We actively discriminate against those deemed 'lesser' by banning Muggle-born students and defending the notion of 'pure blood' purity.
The best headmaster in history was Phineas Nigellus
We have a deep appreciation for past leaders who embodied the values of Slytherin and held positions of power and authority within Hogwarts, such as Phineas Nigellus.
His portrait hangs on the wall to make Dumbledore jealous
We display our pride in our house's history and authority by prominently displaying portraits of past leaders in our common room, with the aim of impressing and intimidating our rivals, such as Dumbledore.
All good witches go to heaven
We don't believe in limits or rules, seeing ourselves as beyond society's expectations and deserving of the best life has to offer, including an afterlife in heaven.
If that's the case, then I guess I'm going to hell
We're willing to flout convention and take risks, even if it means being seen as immoral or sinful by society at large.
You know what I say to that, I say: Oh well!
We're unrepentant in our attitudes and actions, embracing our Slytherin identity and revelling in our own rebelliousness.
Contributed by Hailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.