Pokémon
TV Lyrics
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This thing right here,
Lettin all the parents know what kids are talking about,
You know, that stupid show on the WB,
(song begins)
Ohh, That show so scandalist,
I don't kno how those can handle it,
make the kids grow up to something devilish,
you know the one with the polka dots,
and the stripes and the plaid with the purple spots,
gotta catch 'em all or your're gonna you pop,
cause you livin da vida loca,
they come out of little balls, balls, balls
gotta catch 'em all, all ,all
they've got a booth at the mall, mall , mall,
you'll be singing again,
they come out of little balls, balls, balls
gotta catch 'em all, all ,all
all night long,
Chorus:
I hate pokemonnnnn!!
(baby) hate all the pokemon,
hate when they gotta go!
pikachu's a dumb hoe
hate all the pokemon!
Pikachu so scandalist,
I don't kno how those can handle it,
watching the show like who the ish,
make the kids grow up to something devilish,
you know the one with the polka dots,
and the stripes and the plaid with the purple spots,
gotta catch 'em all or your're gonna you pop,
cause you livin da vida loca,
they come out of little balls, balls, balls
gotta catch 'em all, all ,all
they've got a booth at the mall, mall , mall,
you'll be singing again,
they come out of little balls, balls, balls
gotta catch 'em all, all ,all
all night long,
(Chorus 2x)
The song "Pokemon" is a satirical take on the popular animated show Pokemon which became a big hit with children in the 90s. TV is addressing the parents in the beginning, informing them about the show's content and how it might affect the behavior of their children. Then the song starts off by talking about how the show is scandalous and how it's amazing that parents can watch it with their children. The chorus of the song is a play on how the artist hates the show and the character Pikachu. The lyrics try to portray the show as something that can make kids grow up to be devilish and is an unhealthy influence on them.
The artist points out the excessive commercialization of the show through the lyrics that explain how the toys are available at malls and how you have to catch all the Pokemon to live the 'vida loca', which is a nod to the theme song. Furthermore, the repeated use of 'balls' in the song is a reference to how the Pokemon are caught in the show. The artist is trying to prove that not only is the show a bad influence on kids, but it's also a bore, and it perpetuates the idea of consumerism among young children.
Line by Line Meaning
This thing right here,
Introducing the song and setting the stage for what it's all about
Lettin all the parents know what kids are talking about,
Explaining that the song is meant to inform adults of what their children are interested in
You know, that stupid show on the WB,
Identifying the specific program that the song is criticizing
Ohh, That show so scandalist,
Characterizing the show as scandalous or problematic
I don't kno how those can handle it,
Expressing confusion about how anyone can tolerate watching the show
watching the show like who the ish,
Implying that people who watch the show are foolish or misguided
make the kids grow up to something devilish,
Suggesting that watching the show could have negative effects on children's development
you know the one with the polka dots,
Referencing one of the key features of the show's characters
and the stripes and the plaid with the purple spots,
Describing the various patterns and colors that the characters have
gotta catch 'em all or your're gonna you pop,
Stressing the importance of collecting all of the characters in the show
cause you livin da vida loca,
Referring to the Spanish phrase for 'the crazy life,' implying that the obsession with the show is unhealthy
they come out of little balls, balls, balls
Describing how the characters are summoned or 'caught' in the show
gotta catch 'em all, all ,all
Repeating the importance of catching them all
they've got a booth at the mall, mall , mall,
Referencing the commercialization of the show with a physical presence in shopping centers
you'll be singing again,
Implying that hearing the show's theme song will get stuck in your head
Chorus: I hate pokemonnnnn!!
The song's main refrain, expressing the artist's intense dislike of the show
(baby) hate all the pokemon,
Adding a childlike voice to emphasize the idea that even children may dislike the show
hate when they gotta go!
Expressing annoyance with the characters as well as reference to colons and bowel movements
pikachu's a dumb hoe
Insulting one of the show's most iconic characters
Pikachu so scandalist,
Repeating the earlier characterization of the show as scandalous
all night long,
Endlessly repeating the refrain to emphasize just how much the artist hates the show
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