In 1973, the Bubs celebrated their tenth reunion at Cambridge’s Sheraton Commander Hotel. Unfortunately, the mid-‘70’s brought harder times. Larger issues such as the Vietnam War, the Watergate Scandal, and the oil crisis resulted in less enthusiasm and opportunity for extra-curricular campus activities. Fortunately, a small but dedicated group of undergraduate singers, with the help of the Beelzebubs Alumni Association, managed to keep the group alive and strong by singing, traveling, and recording. Because the group survived these times, the Bubs remain Tufts’ longest running student organization. During the ‘70’s, the Bubs also began adding popular music to their usual repertoire of barbershop, doo-wop, gospel, and jazz.
The 1980’s brought prosperous times for the Bubs. Each year, the gigging schedule grew larger while tour destinations became increasingly farther from Tufts. By the end of the ‘80’s, the group’s most distant destinations included Florida, California, Colorado, and England. Also, on-campus enthusiasm for the group increased, resulting in stronger audition pools and more complex musical arrangements.
In the early 1990’s, the Bubs made several developments that not only changed the group’s own style but also permanently affected the characteristics of collegiate and contemporary a cappella. The 1991 album Foster St. almost completely abandoned the traditional arranging styles of glee club, doo-wop, and barbershop music and introduced a new brand of arranging which aimed to capture the driving nature of contemporary popular music.
Throughout the 1990’s and into the new millennium, the Bubs have continued to develop this new style while also performing some music of the group’s past. To date, the Bubs have recorded 25 studio and 3 live albums and have won several awards for performing and recording. They also boast an active alumni association whose Bubs Foundation raises funds for music in Boston’s public schools. The Bubs have traveled to nearly every corner of the United States and have toured Europe on several occasions. They have performed at colleges, corporate gigs, public and private elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, bar mitzvahs, wedding showers, restaurants, hospitals, churches, Fenway Park, the Bank North Garden, Disneyworld, Disneyland, Eurodisney, the United States embassies in France and England, on Late Night with David Letterman and back home in Goddard Chapel at the top of the hill in Medford, MA.
Right Round
Tufts Beelzebubs Lyrics
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When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
Hey, walk out that house with my swagger
Hop in there with dough, I got places to go!
People to see, time is precious
Just like my mind where I′m goin'
No women, no shawties, no nothin′ but clothes
No stoppin' now, my Pirellis on roll
I like my jewelry that's always on whoa
I know the storm is comin′
My pockets keep tellin′ me it's gonna shower
Call up my homies, it′s on
Then pop in the next 'cause this mix′ll be ours
We keep a fade-away shot
'Cause we ballin′ it's Platinum Patron that be ours
Lil mama, I owe you just like the flowers
Girl you the drink with all that goodie powers
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain′t nothin′ more beautiful to be found
It's goin′ down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain′t nothin' more beautiful to be found
It′s goin' down down
Hey, shawty must know I'm the man
My money love her like her number one fan
Don′t open my mouth, let her talk to my fans
My Benjamin Franklins
A couple of grands, I got rubber bands
My paper planes makin′ her dance
Get dirty all night, that's part of my plan
We buildin′ castles that's made out of sand
She′s amazin', fire blazin′
Hotter than Cajun, girl won't you move a lil' closer?
Time to get paid, it′s maximum wage
That body belong on a poster
I′m in a daze, that bottom is wavin' at me
Like, "Damn it, I know you"
You wanna shoot like a gun out of holster
Tell me whatever and I′ll be your gopher
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain′t nothin' more beautiful to be found
It′s goin' down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain′t nothin′ more beautiful to be found
It's goin′ down down
Yeah, I'm spendin′ my money, I'm out of control
Somebody help me she takin′ my bank roll
But I'm king of the club and I'm wearin′ the crown
Poppin′ these bottles, touchin' these models
Watchin′ they asses go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
The lyrics to Tufts Beelzebubs' "Right Round" are an ode to partying and living life to the fullest. The chorus, "You spin my head right round, right round, when you go down, when you go down down" suggests a wild, dizzying experience that comes with letting loose and having fun. The verses are full of references to money, women, and status, all of which are key components of the modern party scene.
The verse "Hey, walk out that house with my swagger, Hop in there with dough, I got places to go!" sets the tone for the song, emphasizing confidence and the desire to live life to the fullest. The swirling chorus reinforces this sentiment, capturing the feeling of spinning out of control in the midst of a wild night.
Ultimately, "Right Round" is a celebration of the carefree, wild life of partying and chasing after all the pleasures that come with it. The song has a compelling, hypnotic quality that captures the dizzying rush of an exciting night out.
Line by Line Meaning
You spin my head right round, right round
You have a powerful influence over me and make my head spin with excitement.
When you go down, when you go down down
When you do certain things, especially something sexual, it excites me greatly.
Hey, walk out that house with my swagger
I leave the house with confidence and style.
Hop in there with dough, I got places to go!
I get into my car with money in my pocket and a destination in mind.
People to see, time is precious
I have important people to meet and don't want to waste any time.
I looked at my cotty, are ya out of control?
I check my cellphone and wonder if I am too caught up in this fast-paced lifestyle.
Just like my mind where I′m goin'
My mind is always racing with thoughts and ideas.
No women, no shawties, no nothin′ but clothes
I am focused on my appearance and clothing, not on relationships with women.
No stoppin' now, my Pirellis on roll
I am unstoppable and moving quickly, like a car with high-performance tires.
I like my jewelry that's always on whoa
I enjoy wearing flashy and expensive jewelry that catches people's attention and makes them say 'whoa.'
I know the storm is comin′
I am aware that difficult times are ahead.
My pockets keep tellin′ me it's gonna shower
My finances are telling me that I am going to experience financial troubles soon.
Call up my homies, it's on
I reach out to my close friends and we are ready to party and have a good time.
Then pop in the next 'cause this mix′ll be ours
We change the music and take control of the atmosphere, making it our own.
We keep a fade-away shot
We take a particular type of basketball shot as a celebration, indicating our success and confidence.
'Cause we ballin′ it's Platinum Patron that be ours
We celebrate our success with expensive and high-quality drinks.
Lil mama, I owe you just like the flowers
I owe a girl something special, just like how we give flowers to show love and appreciation.
Girl you the drink with all that goodie powers
The girl is the perfect drink that brings joy and happiness.
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
I watch a stripper dance from my seat at the top of a pole in a strip club.
She got me throwin' my money around
I am spending a lot of money to show my appreciation for the stripper's dance and beauty.
Ain′t nothin′ more beautiful to be found
There is no other beauty greater than that of the stripper's dance.
It's goin′ down down
The excitement and partying is just beginning and will continue to get more intense.
Hey, shawty must know I'm the man
The girl must realize that I am important and successful.
My money love her like her number one fan
I am spending a lot of money to show the girl how much I appreciate her company and beauty.
Don′t open my mouth, let her talk to my fans
I want the girl to socialize with my friends and associates, not me.
My Benjamin Franklins
My money is represented by the image of Benjamin Franklin on the US $100 bill.
A couple of grands, I got rubber bands
I have a lot of money in bills, held together by rubber bands.
My paper planes makin′ her dance
I am making paper airplanes with my money, and the girl is dancing and enjoying the show.
Get dirty all night, that's part of my plan
I plan to party hard and get wild all night long.
We buildin′ castles that's made out of sand
We are creating wonderful memories and experiences that are fleeting and temporary.
She's amazin', fire blazin′
The girl is stunning and exudes confidence and passion.
Hotter than Cajun, girl won't you move a lil' closer?
The girl is so attractive and irresistible that I want her to come closer to me.
Time to get paid, it′s maximum wage
It's time to make a lot of money at the job I have.
That body belong on a poster
The girl's body is so perfect that it should be featured in a poster or other advertisement.
I'm in a daze, that bottom is wavin' at me
I am mesmerized by the girl's curves and her dance movements.
Like, 'Damn it, I know you'
I am so familiar with and attracted to the girl that I feel like I already know her.
You wanna shoot like a gun out of holster
You want to move quickly and confidently like a gun being drawn from a holster.
Tell me whatever and I′ll be your gopher
Whatever you need, I will do for you like a gopher fetching things.
Yeah, I'm spendin′ my money, I'm out of control
I am spending a lot of money and may not have complete control over my actions.
Somebody help me she takin′ my bank roll
The girl is taking a lot of my money and I need someone to intervene and help me stop spending so much.
But I'm king of the club and I'm wearin′ the crown
I feel like I am in charge and powerful in the club scene, and display this with a metaphorical crown on my head.
Poppin′ these bottles, touchin' these models
I am opening bottles of expensive drinks and touching and flirting with attractive models in the club.
Watchin′ they asses go down down
I am admiring and enjoying the way the models dance and move their bodies.
Writer(s): Stephen Coy, Peter Jozzepi Burns, Lukasz Gottwald, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Tramar Dillard, Justin Franks, Allan Grigg, Michael Percy, Timothy Lever
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.