Brass In Pocket
The Pretenders Lyrics


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Got brass in pocket
Got bottle, I'm gonna use it
Intention, I feel inventive
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice

Got motion, restrained emotion
Been driving, Detroit leaning
No reason, just seems so pleasing
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice

Gonna use my arms
Gonna use my legs
Gonna use my style
Gonna use my sidestep
Gonna use my fingers
Gonna use my, my, my imagination

'Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention, give it to me

Got rhythm, I can't miss a beat
Got new skank, it's so reet
Got something, I'm winking at you
Gonna make you, make you, make you notice

Gonna use my arms
Gonna use my legs
Gonna use my style
Gonna use my sidestep
Gonna use my fingers
Gonna use my, my, my imagination, oh

'Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention
Give it to me
'Cause I gonna make you see
There's nobody else here
No one like me
I'm special (special), so special (special)
I gotta have some of your attention

Give it to me




Oh
And when you walk

Overall Meaning

into the room
You see me and you know I'm a loon
Got a smile on my face and I strut my stuff
Got your attention now, and that's enough


The lyrics to The Pretenders' song Brass in Pocket express a confident and assertive attitude. The singer proclaims that they have the power to get noticed and get attention, using their physicality, style, and imagination. The use of the phrase "got brass in pocket" refers to having money in one's pocket, symbolizing the singer's confidence and swagger.


The singer continues to describe their physical and rhythmic abilities, emphasizing that they can't miss a beat and that they have a unique style. They also suggest that their personality is special and one-of-a-kind, asking for attention and affirmation.


This song is a classic example of new wave and punk rock genres that The Pretenders helped pioneer. The band was known for their mix of punk, pop, and rock elements, and their unique and energetic performance style. The song Brass in Pocket was a huge hit and became one of their most famous and beloved songs.


Line by Line Meaning

Got brass in pocket
Feeling confident and ready to take on the world


Got bottle, I'm gonna use it
Prepared to take risks and be daring


Intention, I feel inventive
Feeling creative and ambitious


Gonna make you, make you, make you notice
Determined to get attention and be recognized


Got motion, restrained emotion
Full of energy and passion, but trying to keep it under control


Been driving, Detroit leaning
Feeling confident and cool, like someone from Detroit


No reason, just seems so pleasing
Doing something for no particular reason, but enjoying it all the same


Gonna use my arms
Ready to embrace and take action


Gonna use my legs
Ready to move and make things happen


Gonna use my style
Using personal flair and uniqueness to stand out


Gonna use my sidestep
Avoiding obstacles and challenges with grace


Gonna use my fingers
Using creativity and skill to create something new


Gonna use my, my, my imagination
Letting the mind run wild and explore new possibilities


'Cause I'm gonna make you see
Determined to get someone's attention and make them understand


There's nobody else here
Emphasizing uniqueness and individuality


No one like me
Stressing one's own special qualities and characteristics


I'm special (special), so special (special)
Reinforcing the idea of being unique and different


I gotta have some of your attention, give it to me
Requesting recognition and acknowledgement from someone else


Got rhythm, I can't miss a beat
Confident in one's abilities and skills


Got new skank, it's so reet
Feeling current and modern, with a unique style


Got something, I'm winking at you
Hinting at one's own allure and appeal


And when you walk
Starting a new thought or idea




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christine Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott

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Tommy Wells


on Get Out of London

I don't think this song will do for a studio album.
It's because of the producer, George Acogny. He's the song producer of the movie.

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