"Nebraska’s Yuppies’ mix of fuzzed-out garage rock and late 70’s punk, comb… Read Full Bio ↴"Nebraska’s Yuppies’ mix of fuzzed-out garage rock and late 70’s punk, combined with a distinctly lo-fi aesthetic, has seen them christened with the Shitgaze tag by some, indeed they were once referred to as ‘Psychedelic Horseshit fucking Thomas Function while Times New Viking plays on the stereo and TV Ghost hide in the closet and watch.’ Whilst this gives an idea of the band’s contemporaries, Yuppies are too enthusiastically awkward to be pigeon-holed into any one scene and on their side they navigate everything from sprawling post-punk to stumbling anti-folk, often within the same song. Their songs hit you with a youthful exuberance and tracks such as “Sunglasses” with its first verse of “I like girls that wear Sunglasses/ I like girls that cook big breakfasts/ I like girls that get good grades” is an unabashedly fun teen anti-anthem that seems to revel in its own inanity. There is, however, an impassioned core to many of Yuppies songs, helped by vocalist Jack Begley’s intense delivery that recalls the sneer of John Lydon and the swagger of a young Henry Rollins. Songs such as ‘For the Future’s sake’ rage against apathy, pleading to anyone who will listen; ‘For the future’s sake stay alert,’ though only after tempering that urgent call with ‘For the future’s sake inhale deep’.

Formed of Jack Begley (Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals), Kevin Donahue (Drums), Jeff Sedrel (Bass Guitar) and Noah Sterba (Guitar and Vocals) Yuppies have released a 7” entitled ‘I’ve Been Touched’ on Grotto Records, and a split 7” on Dutch Hall with recent tour buddies Noah’s Ark was a Spaceship. They have an enthusiasm for playing live that you would expect when listening to these records, and it has been amazing to hear from a whole range of American bands we’ve been talking to how they saw Yuppies playing some dingy bar one time and how good they were."

-Palmist Records-

Killer Queen
Yuppies Lyrics

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She keeps moet and chandon in her pretty cabinet
'let them eat cake' she says
Just like marie antoinette
A built in remedy for khrushchev and kennedy
And anytime an invitation you can decline
Caviar and cigarettes well versed in etiquette
Extraordinarily nice

She's a killer queen gunpowder gelatine
Dynamite with a lazer beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite want to try?

To avoid complications
She never kept the same address
In conversation she spoke just like a baroness
Met a man from china went down to geisha minah
Then again incidentally if you're that way inclined (she's a
Killer queen)
Perfume came naturally from paris (naturally)
For cars she couldn't care less
Fastidious and precise

She's a killer queen gunpowder gelatine
Dynamite with a lazer beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite want to try?

Drop of a hat she's as willing as a playful as a pussy cat
Then momentarily out of action
Temporarily out of gas
To absolutely drive you wild - wild
She's out to get you

She's a killer queen gunpowder gelatin
Dynamite with a lazer beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite want to try?

want to try

Overall Meaning

The song "Killer Queen" by Queen is an ode to a seductive and ruthless woman, who is referred to as the "Killer Queen." The lyrics describe her as someone who exudes confidence and sophistication with her taste for luxury, including her penchant for Moet and Chandon and caviar. She is likened to the infamous Marie Antoinette with her quote, "let them eat cake" and offers a built-in remedy for Khrushchev and Kennedy. The Killer Queen is described as a woman who is well-versed in etiquette and is extraordinarily nice.

However, the song also makes it clear that the Killer Queen is not to be underestimated or taken lightly. She is a dangerous woman, likened to gunpowder and dynamite with a laser beam, guaranteed to blow your mind. She is fastidious and precise, and she never keeps the same address, making it clear that she is always on the move and difficult to pin down. The Killer Queen is described as having an insatiable appetite and is willing to try anything at the drop of a hat, yet she can also be temporarily out of action, only to come back even stronger.

Overall, "Killer Queen" is a celebration of a strong, independent, and powerful woman who is not afraid to take what she wants and leave a trail of chaos in her wake.

Line by Line Meaning

She keeps Moet and Chandon in her pretty cabinet
She loves to show off her wealth by keeping fancy champagne in a beautiful display case.

'Let them eat cake' she says just like Marie Antoinette
She is insensitive to the struggles of others and has a self-centered attitude, similar to the infamous French Queen in history.

A built-in remedy for Khrushchev and Kennedy
She has the power and influence to charm and fix any political conflicts, just like how she keeps a fix for two major historical figures.

And anytime an invitation you can decline
She has so many options and social invitations that she can easily reject them without any consequences or regret.

Caviar and cigarettes, well-versed in etiquette, extraordinarily nice
She enjoys the finer things in life and is knowledgeable about the proper manners and behavior that come with it, making her seem perfect and delightful.

She's a killer queen gunpowder gelatine, dynamite with a laser beam
She is a powerful, attractive woman who can destroy and manipulate anyone in her way.

Guaranteed to blow your mind
She has a unique and irresistible charm that can captivate and amaze anyone she encounters.

Recommended at the price, insatiable an appetite, want to try?
She is expensive and addictive, yet people still desire her, asking if anyone wants to experience her as well.

To avoid complications, she never kept the same address
She doesn't like being tied down or easily found, always moving to avoid any potential problems or drama.

In conversation, she spoke just like a baroness
She has a regal, sophisticated way of speaking that commands attention and respect.

Met a man from China, went down to Geisha Minah
She enjoys exotic experiences, such as traveling to meet people from different cultures and exploring unique activities.

Then again, incidentally if you're that way inclined (she's a killer queen)
She is open to all types of people and lifestyles, and anyone who desires her and her lifestyle can experience it as well.

Perfume came naturally from Paris (naturally)
She has a natural elegance and class that does not need to be forced or exaggerated, just like how good fragrance is inherently part of Parisian culture.

For cars she couldn't care less, fastidious and precise
She isn't interested in material possessions like cars, but she still has a careful and calculated attention to detail in all aspects of her life.

Drop of a hat (she's as willing as) a playful as a pussy cat
She is flirtatious and willing to engage in playful activities and encounters at any moment.

Then momentarily out of action, temporarily out of gas
She may occasionally need a break or time to recharge, but she will always bounce back with even more energy and excitement.

To absolutely drive you wild - wild, she's out to get you
She wants to excite and tempt others, and is always looking for new people to enchant and manipulate for her own benefit.

Want to try?
She is daring and irresistible, leading people to question if they want to take the risk to experience her.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, NYDRIN MUSIC
Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY

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