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Ratatat
The Skints Lyrics
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I know you could get your life in order, hear it knocking on your door with a Ratatat-tat.
I know with a bit of control you could be a little better, better yet a better friend to me, me say that
I know you could get your life in order, hear it knocking on your door with a Ratatat-tat. (tat tat tat tat)
Cause I mark it as a must have, ride it like a mustang, ignore it like your phone rang, say it like I have saying took away my life man, took away my life line, couldn't be my only. When you see me you treat me like a piece of meat, like a DVD cause i'm a VCR, see and I will be ghastly cause i lost my last me, ran around for your sake so I'm gonna get nasty
I know that you are no good for me
One more time and then you'll set me free
I know that you are no good for me
One more time and then you'll set me free
I'm rocking back and forth of course I'll blame it on myself.
(I been going stir crazy from haze
And awake for two days
Better than to be sleeping in hell)
Falling apart like a fragment, climbing back into my shell.
And it's bait that's she's making me change
Love became hate and rage
I'm locked up, but I aint in a cell
Aint cocked up but I'm blaming myself
Long stuff feeling pain from a girl
Monged out and away from the world for a minute
Friends say it's the way of the world that I live in
And I don't wanna give it
But honestly I'm finished
And the quality's diminished and I'm feeling kinda sick-ish
Hook, line and sinker like fishes
Never took time and did my three wishes
Make a hook/line and keep myself singing
Could say that I've scored and ain't winning
But mate that's women, innit
I know that you are no good for me
One more time and then you'll set me free
I know that you are no good for me
One more time and then you'll set me free
Got a little bit of 8-bit raggabit.
My reggae vibe alive, having all of it.
Visit all eternity it stops while I play,
when I'm physically yearning for the bass while i'm holding it.
Got a little bit of Grime, no crime.
Cosmically fly, well you're gonna be mine
Frank West better make it cause he's running up high,
me ah dead the undead, one rhyme at a time!
One more time, so divine, one of mine, bickering ain't gonna make you get in line this time. Me second maybe lady will evolve? I'm trying!
But you're keeping me right here with your protective stylin.
Can you hear the bell ah ring?
I hear the bell ah chime, man ah say me ah the one but I know you tell a lie you know you made me wanna die?
I had a cry, no style, read the signs me haffi say goodbye.
I know that you are no good for me
One more time and then you'll set me free
I know that you are no good for me
One more time and then you'll set me free
You get down… my soul ah weak and you've been messing around.
But this sound, rocking around the system.
My likkle soul, me dancing around!
Now hold up
The Skints's song "Ratatat" is about trying to get someone to change their ways and become a better friend, but ultimately realizing that they are no good for the singer. The chorus repeats the line "I know that you are no good for me, one more time and then you'll set me free" indicating that the singer has been caught up in a toxic friendship and is ready to move on. The "Ratatat-tat" knocking on the door symbolizes the opportunity for change and growth, but the repeated failures of the friend to take advantage of these opportunities lead to the singer cutting ties.
The verses detail the struggles of the singer dealing with this toxic friendship, feeling their own mental state deteriorating ("rocking back and forth," "falling apart like a fragment"), and the friend's actions hurting them ("when you see me you treat me like a piece of meat"). The use of video and technology metaphors ("like a DVD cause I'm a VCR," "ignore it like your phone rang") highlight the theme of change and growth in the song. The final verse includes a mix of music styles, representing the singer trying different things to distract themselves from the pain of the friendship.
Overall, "Ratatat" is a complex exploration of a difficult friendship, the desire for growth and change, and the realization that sometimes it's better to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
I know with a bit of control you could be a little better, better yet a better friend to me (me say that)
I believe that if you exercised some restraint, you would be a better friend to me.
I know you could get your life in order, hear it knocking on your door with a Ratatat-tat.
I know that you are capable of sorting your life out and that opportunity is at your doorstep.
Cause I mark it as a must have, ride it like a mustang, ignore it like your phone rang, say it like I have saying took away my life man, took away my life line, couldn't be my only.
I perceive this thing is very important, and I'm pursuing it aggressively, while ignoring other distractions.
When you see me you treat me like a piece of meat, like a DVD cause i'm a VCR, see and I will be ghastly cause i lost my last me, ran around for your sake so I'm gonna get nasty
You view me as an object, without any appreciation or empathy, and that has left me drained, devoid of my identity, and I'm going to take revenge.
I'm rocking back and forth of course I'll blame it on myself. (I been going stir crazy from haze And awake for two days Better than to be sleeping in hell)
I'm feeling restless and unstable, and I blame myself for it. (I've been smoking marijuana and staying up for consecutive days, which is better than being in an unpleasant situation but it's not ideal either)
Falling apart like a fragment, climbing back into my shell.
I'm breaking down, and retreating back into my safe place.
Aint cocked up but I'm blaming myself Long stuff feeling pain from a girl Monged out and away from the world for a minute Friends say it's the way of the world that I live in And I don't wanna give it But honestly I'm finished And the quality's diminished and I'm feeling kinda sick-ish
I'm not under the influence, yet I'm responsible for my misery. I'm mourning a romantic loss and withdrawing from the world for a while. Friends say this is common, but I don't want to accept it. To be honest, I'm done, and I don't feel like myself.
Got a little bit of 8-bit raggabit. My reggae vibe alive, having all of it. Visit all eternity it stops while I play, when I'm physically yearning for the bass while i'm holding it.
I have an appreciation for retro 8-bit video game music mixed with reggae. The beat inspires me to move and dance. Time stands still while I enjoy it, and I crave more bass.
Me ah dead the undead, one rhyme at a time! One more time, so divine, one of mine, bickering ain't gonna make you get in line this time. Me second maybe lady will evolve? I'm trying! But you're keeping me right here with your protective stylin.
I'm killing my demons with every verse! One more chance, so perfect, one of my creations not very effective in making you comply this time. I'm still evolving as a person, but you're not allowing me to grow with your possessive and controlling behavior.
You get down… my soul ah weak and you've been messing around. But this sound, rocking around the system. My likkle soul, me dancing around!
You are pushing me down, and I'm feeling vulnerable because of your infidelity. But this music, it's making me feel alive and free, and my soul is dancing to its rhythm!
I know that you are no good for me One more time and then you'll set me free
I realize that you are toxic for me, and this is the last time I'm giving you a chance.
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yocelynperez1414
I know with a bit of control you could be a little better, better yet a better friend to me (me say that) I know you could get your life in order, hear it knocking on your door with a Ratatat-tat. I know with a bit of control you could be a little better, better yet a better friend to me, (me say that) I know you could get your life in order, hear it knocking on your door with a Ratatat-tat. (tat tat tat tat) Cause I mark it as a must have, ride it like a mustang,
(CHORUS) I know that you are no good for me. One more time and then you’ll set me free.
ignore it like your phone rang,
say it like I have saying took away my life man, took away my life line, couldn’t be my only. When you see me you treat me like a piece of meat, like a DVD cause i’m a VCR, see and I will be ghastly cause i lost my last me, ran around for your sake so I’m gonna get nasty
(CHORUS) I know that you are no good for me. One more time and then you’ll set me free. I’m rocking back and forth of course I’ll blame it on myself. Falling apart like a fragment, climbing back into my shell. And it’s bait that’s she’s making me change Love became hate and rage I’m locked up, but I aint in a cell, Aint cocked up but I’m blaming myself, Long stuff feeling pain from a girl. Monged out and away from the world for a minute, Friends say it’s the way of the world that I live in, And I don’t wanna give it. But honestly I’m finished and the quality’s diminished and I’m feeling kinda sick-ish, Hook, line and sinker like fishes, Never took time and did my three wishes, Make a hook/line and keep myself singing, Could say that I’ve scored and ain’t winning, But mate that’s women, innit. (CHORUS) I know that you are no good for me. One more time and then you’ll set me free. Got a little bit of 8-bit raggabit. My reggae vibe alive, having all of it. Visit all eternity it stops while I play, when I’m physically yearning for the bass while i’m holding it. Got a little bit of Grime, no crime. Cosmically fly, well you’re gonna be mine Frank West better make it cause he’s running up high, me ah dead the undead, one rhyme at a time! One more time, so divine, one of mine, bickering ain’t gonna make you get in line this time. Me second maybe lady will evolve? I’m trying! But you’re keeping me right here with your protective stylin. Can you hear the bell ah ring? I hear the bell ah chime, man ah say me ah the one but I know you tell a lie you know you made me wanna die? I had a cry, no style, read the signs me haffi say goodbye. (CHORUS) I know that you are no good for me. One more time and then you’ll set me free. You get down… my soul ah weak and you’ve been messing around. But this sound, rocking around the system. My likkle soul, me dancing around! Now hold up.
@huellbabineaux576
Got a little bit of 8-bit raggabit
My reggae vibe alive, having all of it
Visit all eternity it stops while I play
When I'm physically yearning for the bass while i'm holding it
Got a little bit of Grime, no crime
Cosmically fly, well you're gonna be mine
Frank West better make it cause he's running up high
Me ah dead the undead, one rhyme at a time!
One more time, so divine, one of mine, bickering ain't gonna make you get in line this time
Me second maybe lady will evolve? I'm trying!
But you're keeping me right here with your protective stylin
Can you hear the bell ah ring?
I hear the bell ah chime, man ah say me ah the one
But I know you tell a lie you know you made me wanna die?
I had a cry, no style, read the signs me haffi say goodbye
@charmaineelizabeth8723
Love the beat and rythum and especially the riming also the cool moves and words love it all beautiful rockstar Punk❤😂😊❤❤
@SparklyStoner360
I saw them play on Saturday night with Flogging Molly, The Interrupters, and Tiger Army in Seattle and HOLY SHIT! They’re just as incredible live as they are recorded. They did Rat-at-at, which I wasn’t expecting because Marcia sing so fast, and they killed it! 🙌🏻 love The Skints!
@crazy224488
Saw them in Sacramento a few weeks ago as well and fell in love with them!
@mutzilla1697
Damn it! I'm just now discovering them and ofc they were just in Seattle!
@SparklyStoner360
@@mutzilla1697 Hopefully they’ll be back next year!
@klaudiaczajka537
same emotion like the specials .......brilliance
@alamedadanceparty
Loving this in Alameda, California.
@normagonzalezparedes996
ME FASCINARON¡¡
@yocelynperez1414
I know with a bit of control you could be a little better, better yet a better friend to me (me say that) I know you could get your life in order, hear it knocking on your door with a Ratatat-tat. I know with a bit of control you could be a little better, better yet a better friend to me, (me say that) I know you could get your life in order, hear it knocking on your door with a Ratatat-tat. (tat tat tat tat) Cause I mark it as a must have, ride it like a mustang,
(CHORUS) I know that you are no good for me. One more time and then you’ll set me free.
ignore it like your phone rang,
say it like I have saying took away my life man, took away my life line, couldn’t be my only. When you see me you treat me like a piece of meat, like a DVD cause i’m a VCR, see and I will be ghastly cause i lost my last me, ran around for your sake so I’m gonna get nasty
(CHORUS) I know that you are no good for me. One more time and then you’ll set me free. I’m rocking back and forth of course I’ll blame it on myself. Falling apart like a fragment, climbing back into my shell. And it’s bait that’s she’s making me change Love became hate and rage I’m locked up, but I aint in a cell, Aint cocked up but I’m blaming myself, Long stuff feeling pain from a girl. Monged out and away from the world for a minute, Friends say it’s the way of the world that I live in, And I don’t wanna give it. But honestly I’m finished and the quality’s diminished and I’m feeling kinda sick-ish, Hook, line and sinker like fishes, Never took time and did my three wishes, Make a hook/line and keep myself singing, Could say that I’ve scored and ain’t winning, But mate that’s women, innit. (CHORUS) I know that you are no good for me. One more time and then you’ll set me free. Got a little bit of 8-bit raggabit. My reggae vibe alive, having all of it. Visit all eternity it stops while I play, when I’m physically yearning for the bass while i’m holding it. Got a little bit of Grime, no crime. Cosmically fly, well you’re gonna be mine Frank West better make it cause he’s running up high, me ah dead the undead, one rhyme at a time! One more time, so divine, one of mine, bickering ain’t gonna make you get in line this time. Me second maybe lady will evolve? I’m trying! But you’re keeping me right here with your protective stylin. Can you hear the bell ah ring? I hear the bell ah chime, man ah say me ah the one but I know you tell a lie you know you made me wanna die? I had a cry, no style, read the signs me haffi say goodbye. (CHORUS) I know that you are no good for me. One more time and then you’ll set me free. You get down… my soul ah weak and you’ve been messing around. But this sound, rocking around the system. My likkle soul, me dancing around! Now hold up.
@leleudavid1978
Love Londres and the skints