THePETEBOX is a human beatboxer and live looper from the UK. He is known throughout the world as an innovator of using a loop pedal to create songs using his vocal and beatboxing ability. He was first brought to the attention of the beatbox world after winning the 2005 BBC Radio 1 Beatbox Championships. He then established himself further as an artist in 2007 when he was named as a winner of the years Channel 4 Talent Awards.
THePETEBOX has toured his cutting edge show around the UK, Africa, France, Norway, Czech Republic, and appeared at Isle of White, Besival, V, Leeds, Reading, Latitude, Creamfields and Glastonbury festivals to name a few.
In 2007 THePETEBOX became the face of Mexican telecom when he featured in a TV advert for Movistar mobile phones. Watch advert here The advert aired in March 2007 in Mexico and will be shown in Panama and Guatemala later in the year.
THePETEBOX is also a member of the bands Swimming and WeShowUpOnRadar
THePETEBOX appeared in the UK and USA television coverage of the 2009 World Free Running Championships on August 15th.
Other TV appearances include ITV's Skillicious in 2009, showcasing and teaching his skills and ITV's Odd One In in 2010.
THePETEBOX toured with dance group Diversity twice in 2010
http://www.thepetebox.com/
Crimewave
Thepetebox Lyrics
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I want short breaths
I found dark eye lids
Nice breasts
Like the summer into rough han-ha-na-ha-na-ha-na-hands
Eyes lit
I want short breaths
Nice breasts
Like the summer into rough han-ha-na-ha-na-ha-na-hands
Eyes lit
I want short breaths
I found dark eye lids
Nice breasts
Like the summer into rough han-ha-na-ha-na-ha-na-hands
Eyes lit
I want short breaths
I found dark eye lids
Nice breasts
Like the summer into rough han-ha-na-ha-na-ha-na-hands
Eyes lit
I want short breaths
I found dark eye lids
Nice breasts
Like the summer into rough han-ha-na-ha-na-ha-na-hands
Eyes lit
I want short breaths
I found dark eye lids
Nice breasts
Like the summer into rough han-ha-na-ha-na-ha-na-hands
Eyes lit
I want short breaths
I found dark eye lids
The lyrics to THePETEBOX's song "Crimewave" seem to revolve around objectification and desire. The repeated phrase, "Eyes lit, I want short breaths," suggests a palpable excitement, while the next line, "I found dark eye lids, nice breasts," reveals an objectification of the female subject, reducing her to nothing more than her physical appearance. The line, "Like the summer into rough han-ha-na-ha-na-ha-na-hands," could be interpreted as a sexual encounter or perhaps even non-consensual activity, as the rough hands imply a lack of regard for the woman's boundaries or desires.
Overall, the lyrics of "Crimewave" seem to reflect a disturbing mindset in which women are seen as objects to be exploited for the pleasure of the singer. It is unclear whether the artist is critiquing this mindset or simply depicting it, but either way, the overtly sexual and objectifying nature of the lyrics is concerning.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes lit
My eyes are wide open with excitement
I want short breaths
I am so overwhelmed, I can't breathe normally
I found dark eye lids
I am attracted to someone with dark, mysterious eyes
Nice breasts
I am superficially attracted to someone's physical appearance
Like the summer into rough han-ha-na-ha-na-ha-na-hands
I am being taken over by my desires, just like the way summer heat can be uncontrollable
Writer(s): Crystal Castles
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheChrisFordShow
ThePETEBOX is by far the BEST at what he does. I've seen all his vids and he just kicks ass.
@MantraHerbInchSin
I have been listening to this stuff for years
@TheDaizYo
My bong and I salute you sir
@awynsberghe
been waiting for the next one! keep it up, you are such an inspiration!
@rasmauricemccutcheon4014
Still jamming this in 2022
@alexcopeland6454
I love how you make sounds I wish I could do that.
@KaiserZephyr
Goddamn, your beatbox take on these songs is amazing! Good work, man!
@lilmazzo
I didn’t know he did my favorite song!!!! Fricken great
@joesixtyfour
YES! When I realized you were singing Crystal Castles, I flipped out! :D
@chasedexter4975
instaBlaster.