Konami Code
The Gothsicles Lyrics
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Contra! 30 Guys!
Contra! 30 Guys!
Enter in this code for thirty lives!
Contra! 30 Guys!
Contra! 30 Guys!
Contra! 30 Guys!
Punch in the code for thirty lives!
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
Contra! 30 Guys!
Contra! 30 Guys!
Contra! 30 Guys!
Enter in this code for thirty lives!
Contra! 30 Guys!
Contra! 30 Guys!
Contra! 30 Guys!
The following code makes the body count rise!
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
B A SELECT START...
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
The lyrics to The Gothsicles' song Konami Code are a playful reference to the famous cheat code used in the classic video game "Contra" to gain 30 extra lives. The repeating refrain of "Contra! 30 Guys!" celebrates the code's ability to grant the player an advantage in the game, while the repeated instructions to "Enter in this code for thirty lives!" are a nod to the act of using cheat codes to make gaming easier.
The use of the Konami Code in the lyrics also serves as a metaphor for the idea of finding shortcuts or hidden advantages in life. The line "The following code makes the body count rise!" suggests that using cheat codes may come with a cost, and that seeking easy solutions can have negative consequences.
Overall, The Gothsicles' song is a fun and nostalgic tribute to the video game culture of the 80s and 90s, while also exploring deeper themes about the pitfalls of looking for shortcuts in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Contra! 30 Guys!
An exclamation to reference the video game Contra where the player has 30 lives to complete the game
Enter in this code for thirty lives!
Instructions to input the cheat code to receive 30 lives in the game
Punch in the code for thirty lives!
Further direction to input the cheat code to receive 30 lives in the game
UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A SELECT START
The specific button combination to enter in the cheat code for 30 lives in Contra
The following code makes the body count rise!
Indicating that using the cheat code will make the player more capable of defeating enemies and thus increasing the number of defeated enemies
B A SELECT START...
Completing the final step of the cheat code to receive 30 lives in Contra
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.