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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1
Vitamin String Quartet Lyrics
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She's a black belt in karate
Working for the city
She has to discipline her body
'Cause she knows that it's demanding
To defeat those evil machines
I know she can beat them
But you won't let those robots eat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots defeat me
Those evil-natured robots
They're programmed to destroy us
She's gotta be strong to fight them
So she's taking lots of vitamins
'Cause she knows that it'd be tragic
If those evil robots win
I know she can beat them
Oh Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots defeat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots eat me
Yoshimi
'Cause she knows that it'd be tragic
If those evil robots win
I know she can beat them
Oh Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots defeat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots eat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots defeat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots eat
Yoshimi
The lyrics to Vitamin String Quartet's song, Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1, are about a woman named Yoshimi who is a black belt in karate and works for the city. She has to discipline her body because she knows it's demanding to defeat the evil machines (the pink robots mentioned in the title). The lyrics suggest that those around Yoshimi don't believe that she can defeat the robots but the singer affirms that Yoshimi won't let the robots eat or defeat him.
The song is a reference to a concept album of the same name by the band The Flaming Lips. The album tells the story of Yoshimi battling these pink robots in her dreams while she's in the hospital for treatment. The lyrics are a tribute to the courage of Yoshimi and her strength to fight against the odds. Many interpreted the pink robots in the album as a metaphor for cancer, and that Yoshimi's battle is against her illness.
The song has an upbeat tempo and is driven by the strings and percussion. The strings not only add to the melody but also lend drama to the lyrics. The repeated chorus lines, "Oh Yoshimi they don't believe me, but you won't let those robots defeat me" are a reminder of Yoshimi's unwavering determination to win the battle against the robots.
Line by Line Meaning
Her name is Yoshimi
The singer of this song is Yoshimi
She's a black belt in karate
Yoshimi has achieved mastery in the martial art of karate
Working for the city
Yoshimi is employed by the city and works there
She has to discipline her body
To maintain her physical abilities, Yoshimi must regularly practice self-discipline
'Cause she knows that it's demanding
Yoshimi is aware of the challenging nature of her task
To defeat those evil machines
Yoshimi's goal is to triumph over the malevolent robots
I know she can beat them
The singer has confidence in Yoshimi's abilities
Oh Yoshimi they don't believe me
The artist is frustrated that others doubt Yoshimi's capacity for success
But you won't let those robots eat me
The artist trusts that Yoshimi will prevent the robots from causing them harm
Those evil-natured robots
The robots are inherently malevolent in nature
They're programmed to destroy us
The robots have been specifically designed to cause harm to humans
She's gotta be strong to fight them
Yoshimi requires significant strength and tenacity in order to combat the robots
So she's taking lots of vitamins
Yoshimi is supplementing her diet with vitamins in order to support her physical health
'Cause she knows that it'd be tragic
Yoshimi recognizes the potential gravity of the situation
If those evil robots win
Should the robots prove victorious, the outcome would be disastrous
Oh Yoshimi they don't believe me
The artist laments that others are skeptical of Yoshimi's abilities
But you won't let those robots defeat me
The artist trusts that Yoshimi will not allow the robots to overcome them
Yoshimi they don't believe me
The singer reiterates that people are not confident in Yoshimi's capabilities
But you won't let those robots eat me
The singer remains convinced that Yoshimi will protect them from the robots' attacks
Yoshimi
The song concludes with the artist's name being repeated
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE FRIDMANN, MICHAEL IVINS, STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE
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