Wasted Little Djs
The View Lyrics
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That they would cut my hair for free
But that's not me, no liberties
And they're into all the coolest bands
And knowing that they're going to the gigs as fans
Entitles me to some decency
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They're the cleverest blonde weekend
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I wish everybody danced like me
Split visions of a talkative therapy
It makes me bend away, it gives me E
Seems hard to say, it?s insanity
The same record for the 16th time
Exact same set you did the last time ?round
Doesn't bother me, we're in harmony
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They're the cleverest blonde weekend
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I wish everybody danced like them
Everybody danced like them
No low emotions rolling tonight
Young heavy hopefuls staying the night
So stick around and wait for the day
Craziness kills laziness and happiness takes bad bets
No one gives a fuck, you see we're all out of our little heads
Craziness kills laziness and happiness takes bad bets
All out of our, all out of our little fucking heads
Doo doo doo
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They're the cleverest blonde weekend
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I wish everybody danced like them
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They're the cleverest blonde weekend
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I wish everybody danced like them
Can anybody dance like them, can you tell me?
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Does anybody dance like them, can you tell me?
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Does anybody dance like them, can you tell me?
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Does anybody dance like them?
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The View’s song “Wasted Little Djs” discusses a group of people who are obsessed with music, particularly with being fans of the latest and coolest bands. The opening lines suggest that the singer was asked to write a song for these people, with a promise that they would cut his hair for free, but he refuses. He values his individuality and won’t compromise it for a free haircut. The chorus repeats the phrase “Astedwae ittlae ejaysdae,” which is Pig Latin for “wasted little DJs.”
The rest of the lyrics suggest that the group is heavily invested in music, to the point where they listen to the same record over and over without getting bored, and attend the same shows multiple times. The line “Split visions of a talkative therapy / It makes me bend away it gives me E” seems to refer to the experience of being lost in the music and feeling euphoric. The final lines of the song declare that “we’re all out of our little fucking heads,” indicating that being a dedicated music fan can be a kind of madness.
Overall, “Wasted Little Djs” paints a picture of a group of people obsessed with music to the point of being a little unhinged, but the tone is generally affectionate and even envy-filled. The song’s catchy melody and upbeat rhythm underscore the idea that music can be a powerful force in people’s lives, and that sometimes it’s the craziest fans who enjoy it the most.
Line by Line Meaning
They told me if I write this song for them.
Someone promised to give the singer a free haircut in exchange for writing a song for them.
That they would cut my hair for free.
The promise of a free haircut was made to the singer in exchange for writing a song for someone.
But that's not me no liberties.
The singer is not someone who is willing to compromise their own values or beliefs for the sake of someone else.
They're in to all the coolest bands
The people being described are fans of popular and trendy music groups.
And knowing that they're going to the gigs as fans
The singer is aware that the people in question are going to attend concerts as fans.
Entitles me to some decency.
The singer believes that simply being associated with these music fans should afford them some respect or consideration.
Astedwae ittlae ejaysdae
This phrase is repeated throughout the song and is nonsensical, not carrying a particular meaning.
They're the cleverest blonde we ken.
The people being described are intelligent and good-looking with blonde hair.
I WISH everybody danced like them.
The singer admires the dancing ability of the people in question and wishes that everyone could dance like them.
Split visions of a talkative therapy
The singer may be experiencing some form of dissociation or confusion, which is likened to undergoing talk therapy without finding clarity.
It makes me bend away it gives me E
Whatever is causing the singer's confusion is causing them to feel uncomfortable or distressed, perhaps to the point of inducing the drug ecstasy (also known as E).
Seems hard to say, its insanity.
The singer recognizes that their current state of mind (as described in the previous lines) may sound illogical or irrational to others, akin to madness.
The same record for the 16th time
The singer is content to repeatedly listen to the same music, even if others find it boring or repetitive.
Exact same set you did the last time round
The singer finds comfort in the predictability of music performances and is unfazed by an artist playing the same set list repeatedly.
Doesn't bother me we're in harmony.
The singer feels a sense of unity or agreement with the performance they are attending and is not upset by any apparent lack of variety.
No low emotions rolling tonight
The singer is not feeling any negative emotions at the moment.
Young heavy hopefuls staying the night
The singer is surrounded by young people who are passionate and optimistic, possibly staying overnight for some kind of event or gathering.
So stick around and wait for the day.
The singer is encouraging those around them to remain steadfast in their positivity and optimism and wait for future opportunities.
Craziness kills laziness N happiness
Engaging in spontaneous, wild, or unconventional behavior can help to overcome lethargy and increase one's sense of joy.
Takes bad bets no one gives a fuck you see we're all out of our little heads.
Taking risks, even if they lead to failure or mistakes, doesn't matter because everyone is slightly crazed or intoxicated in some way.
Doo doo doo doo
This is a musical interlude with no specific meaning.
Can anybody dance like them
The singer is again expressing admiration for the dancing abilities of the people they have been describing.
Can you tell me
The singer is posing a rhetorical question to emphasize their admiration.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIEREN WEBSTER, KYLE FALCONER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nikmark01
Got to say ... I was working on the evening shift in some dead-end going-nowhere mind-numbing place of work for a brief period... morale sapping stuff... the radio occasionally playing a reasonable song. Then, this comes on. Turn up the volume. WOW. THERE IS LIFE ON EARTH. Superb. Never forget it.
@lutontown5923
@@paul5899 phew
@marcogarofalo6343
If you haven't been to this ⬆️ place you haven't lived!
@custard-speedtalk
何もかもから逃げたくなってこのコメントを読んだ
もう少しやり続けるのも悪くないかもしれないと思えたよ
@ryanmccutcheon6214
Anyone in 2021 still banging this out? The view the view is on fire
@M.Godfrey
Seeing all these old ass comments is low key scary
@skeebatv
always age 34 now.
@carlhartt8346
2022 mate
@Ariovistus50
Discovered them when I was 16, 32 now, still loving them. Simple but cool music.
@dustynathan6442
june 27, 2022