Triple Shot
The Gothsicles Lyrics
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And Galaga's the target for a massive weapons hike
Still got no up and down flight path, just horizontal scrolling
But we'll still upgrade the armament for outer space patrolling
'Cause tonight we're going overboard, tonight you're getting rocked
Because we've got a firepower surplus to allot
Mosquito alien insectoids are now gonna thrice swat
With one hundred percent acc-u-ra-cy on the dot
Triple shot
Triple shot
You try to defend but you cannot
Triple shot
Three conjoined battleships is what I got
Triple shot
Triple shot
You try to defend but you cannot
Triple shot
Three conjoined fighter ships is what I got
Without connected space vessels, bloodlust goes unassuaged
And mono monster mashing always makes for a "challenging stage"
But despite the symphony of destruction from my two-pronged attacks
True lethal harmony was out because a duet was the max
'Cause only double ships in Galaga could previously be attained
But tonight a new joint wingman to the existing two is gained
'Cause when the forces of the arcade meet our industrial electro
The result is an unstoppable artillery trifecto
Triple shot
Triple shot
You try to defend but you cannot
Triple shot
Three conjoined battleships is what I got
Triple shot
Triple shot
You try to defend but you cannot
Triple shot
Three conjoined fighter ships is what I got
Triple shot
Triple shot
You try to defend, but you cannot
Try to get back to the top of the screen:
You get jack squat
Triple shot
Triple shot
You try to defend but you cannot
Triple shot
Three conjoined fighter ships is what I got
The song "Triple Shot" by The Gothsicles is a fun and energetic tribute to the classic arcade game Galaga. The song's lyrics describe a group of friends who are preparing to take on the game with upgraded weapons and three conjoined fighter ships, which they refer to as a "triple shot." The song emphasizes the excitement and intensity of playing arcade games with friends, as well as the satisfaction of achieving a high score or beating a difficult level.
The lyrics are full of references to the gameplay of Galaga, including the horizontal scrolling and the use of upgraded armaments to fight off mosquito alien insectoids. The song also alludes to the game's limitations, such as the lack of vertical movement and the previous inability to attain more than two connected ships. However, the song celebrates the joy of playing the game regardless of its flaws and the camaraderie that comes with playing with friends.
Overall, "Triple Shot" is a nostalgic and lighthearted tribute to the fun and excitement of arcade gaming. The song captures the thrill of achieving high scores and the sense of community that comes with playing games with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Arcade alteration's on the menu for tonight
We are planning to play arcade games with some modifications tonight
And Galaga's the target for a massive weapons hike
Our focus is on the game Galaga and we plan to upgrade our weapons significantly
Still got no up and down flight path, just horizontal scrolling
The game still only has movement left and right, with no vertical movement available
But we'll still upgrade the armament for outer space patrolling
Despite the limited movement, we will still upgrade our weapons for protection against space invaders
'Cause tonight we're going overboard, tonight you're getting rocked
We are going all out tonight, and our enemies will be completely overwhelmed
Because we've got a firepower surplus to allot
We have more weapons than we need and will use them all
Mosquito alien insectoids are now gonna thrice swat
We will attack the mosquito-like aliens with a triple shot
With one hundred percent acc-u-ra-cy on the dot
Our shots will hit with complete precision
Without connected space vessels, bloodlust goes unassuaged
If we don't have all three ships connected, we won't be satisfied and will continue to desire more destruction
And mono monster mashing always makes for a "challenging stage"
Fighting the monsters one at a time is always difficult and presents a challenge
But despite the symphony of destruction from my two-pronged attacks
Even though we had two connected ships, we were not satisfied with the level of destruction
True lethal harmony was out because a duet was the max
We were not able to achieve our true destructive potential because we were limited to two connected ships
'Cause only double ships in Galaga could previously be attained
The game Galaga only allowed for two connected ships in the past
But tonight a new joint wingman to the existing two is gained
Tonight, we will add a third ship to our existing two, allowing for even more destruction
'Cause when the forces of the arcade meet our industrial electro
When we combine the power of arcade gaming with our industrial electro music, we become unstoppable
The result is an unstoppable artillery trifecto
The three connected ships form an unbeatable arsenal of destruction
You try to defend but you cannot
Our enemies will attempt to defend themselves, but will ultimately fail against our powerful weapons
Try to get back to the top of the screen:
If the enemies try to retreat to the top of the game screen
You get jack squat
They will not succeed in avoiding our triple shot, and will end up with nothing
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