Try to imagine if the Gorillaz went x-rated or dream up a wild combination of MF Doom, Edan, James Brown & Jimi Hendrix – you might be getting close.
With over 10 years combined experience in the studio these producers already know a thing or two about making records. However The Broken Keys they have hit on something new.
The Broken Keys is a studio project from Ben Lamdin & Nathaniel Pearn. Better know as Nostalgia 77 and Natural Self the two producers are old friends and between them have produced a string of successful independent releases in recent years. The Broken Keys LP ‘Gravity’ is the two friend’s first full-length collaboration.
The sound is authentic too. The LP is produced combining the best vintage studio equipment with the modern techniques and sounds of the sampler. It’s everything you miss about the old disks with the excitement you love in that modern sound.
An Introduction
The Broken Keys Lyrics
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I think lyrics need to rhyme,
And you're not asking,
But I'm trying to grow a mustache.
I eat cheese, but only on pizza, please,
And, sometimes, on a homemade quesadilla.
Otherwise it smells like feet to me.
And I, I really like you when the moon looks like a toe nail.
If you wanna know, here it goes.
Gonna tell you there's a part of me that shows,
If we're close, gonna let you see everything,
But remember that you asked for it.
I'll try to do my best to impress,
But it's easier to let you take a guess, at the rest,
But you wanna hear what lives in my brain, my heart,
Well you asked for it,
For your perusing,
At times confusing,
Slightly amusing…
ducing me!
Do do do do do do,
Do do do do do do.
La da da da,
La da da da da da da, da.
I never trust a dog to watch my food.
And I like to use the word 'dude'
As a noun, or an adverb, or an adjective
And I, I never really been into cars.
I like really cool guitars
And superheroes
And cheques with lots of zeroes on ‘em.
I love the sound of violins and making someone smile...
Well you probably know more than you ever wanted to,
So be careful when you ask next time.
Do do do do do do,
Do do do do do do.
Do do do do…
ducing me!
The Broken Keys' "An Introduction" is a quirky and whimsical song that seems to be a stream-of-consciousness account of the singer's likes, dislikes, and personality quirks. The opening lines, "I'm good at wasting time, I think lyrics need to rhyme," suggest a laid-back and humorous approach to life. The singer then goes on to share seemingly random facts about themselves such as their love of mustaches, preference for cheese only on pizza, and appreciation of the moon when it looks like a toenail.
The chorus of the song is quite introspective and reveals a bit more about the singer's character. They imply that "there's a part of me that shows" and that they're willing to reveal everything if someone is close to them. However, they also warn that this level of openness can be confusing and amusing at times. The bridge of the song continues in a similar vein, with the singer revealing their interests in guitars, violins, and superheroes, while cautioning the listener to be careful what they ask for.
Overall, "An Introduction" is a playful and lighthearted song that invites the listener to get to know the artist on a more personal level, while acknowledging that this may not always be easy or straightforward.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm, I'm good at wasting time,
I am proficient at spending time in an unproductive manner.
I think lyrics need to rhyme,
I believe that song lyrics have to employ a certain kind of sound in order to be effective.
And you're not asking,
Even though you’re not inquiring, I'm still disclosing personal details.
But I'm trying to grow a mustache.
I'm attempting to cultivate facial hair on my upper lip.
I eat cheese, but only on pizza, please,
Cheese is a food I consume, however, solely on pizza or a homemade quesadilla.
And, sometimes, on a homemade quesadilla.
Occasionally, I have cheese on a homemade quesadilla as well.
Otherwise it smells like feet to me.
If I consume cheese in any other context it emits an unpleasant odor to me.
And I, I really like you when the moon looks like a toe nail.
I find you more appealing when the moon is crescent-shaped.
And I love you when you say my name.
I feel affection toward you when you speak my name.
If you wanna know, here it goes.
If you're interested, I'm about to divulge some personal information.
Gonna tell you there's a part of me that shows,
I'm revealing a side of me that's typically hidden.
If we're close, gonna let you see everything,
If we're close, I will allow you to discern all about me.
But remember that you asked for it.
But keep in mind that it was you who requested for it.
I'll try to do my best to impress,
I will endeavor to leave a good impression.
But it's easier to let you take a guess, at the rest,
However, it's effortless to let you speculate about the remaining details.
But you wanna hear what lives in my brain, my heart,
However, you yearn to hear what exists within my mind and soul.
Well you asked for it,
Well, you demanded it.
For your perusing,
For your scrutiny.
At times confusing,
Sometimes perplexing.
Slightly amusing…
Partly amusing.
ducing me!
A play on words, introducing or presenting myself.
Do do do do do do,
Vocables of melody.
La da da da,
Syllables of melody.
La da da da da da da, da.
More syllables of melody.
I never trust a dog to watch my food.
I never assume canines to be reliable guardians of my comestibles.
And I like to use the word 'dude'
I enjoy using the word 'dude'.
As a noun, or an adverb, or an adjective
Its versatility as a noun, adverb, or adjective fascinates me.
And I, I never really been into cars.
I have never had a proclivity for automobiles.
I like really cool guitars
I favor exceptionally impressive guitars.
And superheroes
And I adore superheroes.
And cheques with lots of zeroes on ‘em.
Furthermore, I appreciate banknotes with many zeros.
I love the sound of violins and making someone smile...
I have affection for the sound of violins and the act of causing someone to smile.
Well you probably know more than you ever wanted to,
You most likely know more than you desired.
So be careful when you ask next time.
Hence, take care when inquiring in the future.
Do do do do do do,
Vocables of melody.
Do do do do do do.
More vocables of melody.
Do do do do…
Additional vocables of melody.
ducing me!
A play on words, introducing or presenting myself.
Writer(s): Benedic Lamdin, Nathaniel Kenelm Pearn Copyright: Third Side Music Inc. O.B.O. Full Thought Publishing
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.