The Dandy Warhols are strongly influenced by The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Velvet Underground, The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, The Shadows and The Rolling Stones. They also include implicit musical references to My Bloody Valentine in some songs. Frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor describes the band's beginning as a group of friends who "needed music to drink to".
Down Like Disco
The Dandy Warhols Lyrics
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I wanna get round like Tokyo
I won't tell, will freak you
I wanna go down like this girl (wisk go)
I want you, California
I don't want to get shown like I'm on ya
I won't tell, won't miss though
I'm, coming on all of the time
I'll whip one, out of this joint
See a red neck burn like I must go
Temperamental, never miss though
I wanna go down like disco
I wanna get in, I wanna get out
I wanna go up and then I wanna come down
I wanna get in, I wanna get out
I wanna go out and then I wanna high
Coming on, all of the time
I want you, I don't think so
I don't wanna come down like disco
I wanna get in, I wanna get out
I wanna get up and then I wanna come down
I wanna get in, I wanna get out
I wanna get out and then I wanna get high
Coming on, all of the time
I'm coming on, all of the time
Coming off, all of the time
The Dandy Warhols' "Down Like Disco" is a song that takes us on a wild ride through the mind of someone who is perhaps under the influence and seeking to satisfy their hedonistic desires. The lyrics are cryptic and suggestive, making it hard to discern what the song is really about. Nevertheless, some interpret the song as being about seeking to experience something intense, exciting, and exhilarating. The first verse says, "I want you, I think so. I wanna get round like Tokyo." Here, the singer expresses longing for someone or something they desire, perhaps an intense experience or a person they are attracted to.
The second verse is equally suggestive, with lines like "I wanna get down like disco" and "I wanna go up and then I wanna come down." The song's chorus repeats this theme, as the singer desires to "get in, get out, go up, and come down." The chorus also features the line "I don't wanna come down like disco," which is open to interpretation. Perhaps it means the singer does not want their experiences to end up as a mere memory, forgotten like a disco song that is no longer played.
Overall, "Down Like Disco" is a song that speaks to our desires for excitement, intensity, and recklessness. It invites us to let loose, let go of our inhibitions, and experience life to the fullest, even if it means "coming off all of the time."
Line by Line Meaning
I want you, I think so
I have a desire for you, but I am not completely certain
I wanna get round like Tokyo
I want to explore and experience new things, like the city of Tokyo
I won't tell, will freak you
I won't disclose any information, but I will surprise you with my actions
I wanna go down like this girl (wisk go)
I want to have fun, like the girl who is dancing wildly
I want you, California
I have a desire for you, specifically in California
I don't want to get shown like I'm on ya
I don't want to appear too desperate or clingy
I won't tell, won't miss though
I won't reveal anything, but I won't lose out on any opportunities
I wanna get down like disco
I want to let loose and have a good time, just like dancing at a disco
I'm, coming on all of the time
I am persistent and always making advances
I'll whip one, out of this joint
I will leave this place quickly and suddenly
See a red neck burn like I must go
I want to see others react to my actions and feel like I need to leave
Temperamental, never miss though
I can be unpredictable, but I always make sure to take advantage of opportunities
I wanna go down like disco
I want to have fun and let loose, just like dancing at a disco
I wanna get in, I wanna get out
I want to quickly experience something and then move on
I wanna go up and then I wanna come down
I want to experience both the highs and lows of life
I wanna go out and then I wanna high
I want to go out and have fun, and then feel the euphoria associated with it
Coming on, all of the time
I am persistent and always making advances
I want you, I don't think so
I previously had a desire for you, but now I am unsure
I don't wanna come down like disco
I don't want to feel let down or disappointed, like after a night of dancing at a disco
I wanna get out and then I wanna get high
I want to go out and have fun, and then feel the euphoria associated with it
Coming off, all of the time
The feeling of euphoria associated with having a good time is always present
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