Modern Life
The Hate Eighties Lyrics
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Don’t take no chances with your romances
I see the love in your eyes when you see my Cryståise
Let’s see if I can make some time for you
I’ll buy you and your girl some bub
I flash more green than the traffic light
Down in the club, there’s no line and there’s no closing time
Maybe I could make you my VIP
What is it you can’t face?
I just can’t face it
I’m in denial
I just can’t face it
What is it you can’t face?
I just can’t face it! Modern life
Where the girls at?
I got more rhymes than a ride’s got thrills
Satisfied, gratified, like ringing tills
Throw off your diamonds. Throw off your pearls
The early bird catches the girls
Set you down on ma’ ‘W’ linen
First to the finish line. Baby, I’m winnin’
Angel tonight, but I got you sinnin’
A hundred to one, but ‘You’re one in a million’
And I want my LA mocking jay
Hentai? Oh my! What we do today
Got so many hanz that they call me mr zimmer
A dream inside a dream. Watch me waving in the mirror
Temperature is higher than a m*********ckin’ fever
Phone camera flash got you shakin’ like a seizure
Star 69 so we can both be the receiver
Kneel down at my alter I’ll make you a believer
Modern life
Can’t face it
Can’t face it
Modern life
Can’t face it
Can’t face it
The song "Modern Life" by The Hate Eighties is a lively rap tune that touches on themes of love, money, and the fast-paced nature of life in modern society. The opening lines suggest that the singer is a desirable partner who can satisfy the romantic needs of the listener. He boasts about his wealth and his ability to provide for the listener and her friend. He even suggests making the listener his VIP.
However, the chorus reveals that the singer is struggling with something he "just can't face." The repetition of this phrase suggests that the singer is in denial about an issue in his life. It is left up to interpretation what this issue might be, but it contrasts with the carefree attitude and hedonistic lifestyle he portrays in the rest of the song.
Throughout the rest of the song, the lyrics are peppered with references to luxury and extravagance. The singer mentions diamonds, pearls, a "W" linen, and his flashing green wealth. He also references the Hunger Games with his desire for an LA mocking jay and a line about "Hentai." The rapid-fire rhymes and high-energy beats give the song a sense of urgency and immediacy that matches the sentiments of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
This here’s the brother you’re wantin’, bae
I am the guy you are interested in
Don’t take no chances with your romances
Be careful with whom you choose to love
I see the love in your eyes when you see my Cryståise
I notice that you are attracted to me and my expensive jewelry
Let’s see if I can make some time for you
I will try to fit you into my busy schedule
I’ll buy you and your girl some bub
I will purchase champagne for you and your female companion
I flash more green than the traffic light
I have a lot of money (and I am showing it off)
Down in the club, there’s no line and there’s no closing time
The nightclub I frequent has no queue and is open all night
Maybe I could make you my VIP
Perhaps I can elevate your status to a VIP
I just can’t face it
I am unable to confront something
What is it you can’t face?
Can you tell me what it is you cannot confront?
I'm in denial
I refuse to accept something that is true
Where the girls at?
Where can I find some women?
I got more rhymes than a ride’s got thrills
I have many lyrics and am very skilled
Satisfied, gratified, like ringing tills
I am fulfilled and pleased, like a cash register ringing after a sale
Throw off your diamonds. Throw off your pearls
Take off your expensive jewelry
The early bird catches the girls
If you arrive early, you will meet more women
Set you down on ma’ ‘W’ linen
I will place you on my luxury bedding
First to the finish line. Baby, I’m winnin’
I always come out on top and I'm the winner in this situation
Angel tonight, but I got you sinnin’
You may look like an angel, but you are behaving inappropriately with me
A hundred to one, but ‘You’re one in a million’
Although you are rare and valuable, there are many others like you
And I want my LA mocking jay
I desire a woman who is as free-spirited as a mockingjay in Los Angeles
Hentai? Oh my! What we do today
What kind of risqué activities do you want to engage in today?
Got so many hanz that they call me mr zimmer
I have so much money that I'm referred to as 'Mr. Zimmer'
A dream inside a dream. Watch me waving in the mirror
I am living in a surreal reality, and I enjoy admiring myself in the mirror
Temperature is higher than a m*********ckin’ fever
The atmosphere is very hot and intense
Phone camera flash got you shakin’ like a seizure
The sudden flash of my phone camera has caused you to convulse involuntarily
Star 69 so we can both be the receiver
Let's call each other anonymously and take turns being the one called (using the Star 69 feature)
Kneel down at my alter I’ll make you a believer
If you acknowledge my superiority, I will make you believe in me
Can’t face it
I am unable to confront something
Can’t face it
I refuse to accept something that is true
Modern life
The current way of life in society
Modern life
The current way of life in society
Can’t face it
I am unable to confront something
Can’t face it
I refuse to accept something that is true
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alan Peacock, Bob Rafferty
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