Apartment
men from S.P.E.C.T.R.E Lyrics
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Put On That Perfect Smile And Start Sucking Up!
Hey! Mr. Landlord, Nice To See You Again
Always A Joy When You're Dropping By
We Pretend To Appreciate Wicked Games That He's Playing
This Edifice, It Rocks Because Of
Worries Are Growing Large
Striking The Gavel Hard
All Dressed Up, Tailor-Made Suit
And A Tie From Giorgio Armani, He's Striding With A Smile
He Is Overjoyed, Swelled With Loftiness
As He Bites The End Of A Large Cuban Cigar
REPEAT
Screaming, Pointing And Telling Them How
A True Tenant Should Be
Threatening With Turning Off Hot Water, Cable And Power Too
Privacy Is Not Possible, It Doesn't Matter If Door's Closed
Somehow He Is Watching You
He's The Landlord, The One With All The Strength
It Doesn't Matter If You Don't Like What He Says To You
REPEAT
Then Suddenly One Of Them Screamed Out Loud
Hey Neighbours Look, I Think We're Being Watched
Who Is Responsible For This, All Agreed On One Man
Everybody, Now Listen To Me, Let Us Play Along
Greet Him When You See Him
Let's Slowly Beat Him Down
Hey! Mr. Landlord, Nice To See You Again
It's Always A Joy When You're Dropping By
You Better Honour Him,Don't Jeopardize Your Stay
We Pretend To Be Unaware Of It All
The lyrics of "Apartment" by S.P.E.C.T.R.E depict the experiences and frustrations of the tenants living in an apartment building, specifically with their overbearing and controlling landlord. The song captures the theme of power dynamics and the tenants' desperate attempts to appease their landlord in order to maintain their living situation.
The opening lines, "You Better Honour Him, Don't Jeopardize Your Stay / Put On That Perfect Smile And Start Sucking Up!" suggest that the tenants must constantly please and flatter their landlord to avoid any negative consequences or risks to their tenancy. They are forced to hide their true feelings and engage in deceitful behavior just to survive in their own homes. The lyrics further emphasize the landlord's dominance and the tenants' feigned appreciation for his manipulative actions.
The second verse describes the landlord's physical appearance, highlighting his opulence and superiority. He is portrayed as a powerful figure, striding with confidence while biting the end of a large Cuban cigar. This imagery reinforces the tenants' feelings of powerlessness and the stark contrast between their lives and that of their landlord. They are at his mercy, and no matter how much they dislike the way he treats them, they have no choice but to comply.
In the final verse, the tenants discover they are being watched and decide to unite against their common oppressor. They agree to play along, pretending to be unaware of the surveillance and continue to greet and flatter their landlord. However, there is an underlying intention to slowly rebel and eventually "beat him down."
Overall, "Apartment" by S.P.E.C.T.R.E portrays the struggles of individuals under the control of a manipulative and dominating landlord. It sheds light on the power dynamics that exist within rental relationships and the lengths to which people will go to maintain their living situations.
Line by Line Meaning
You Better Honour Him,Don't Jeopardize Your Stay
Respect and obey the Landlord, or else you might face consequences that affect your living situation.
Put On That Perfect Smile And Start Sucking Up!
Act friendly and ingratiating towards the Landlord to ensure a positive interaction.
Hey! Mr. Landlord, Nice To See You Again
Greetings to the Landlord, feigning pleasure in his presence.
Always A Joy When You're Dropping By
Pretending to be delighted when the Landlord visits.
We Pretend To Appreciate Wicked Games That He's Playing
We pretend to enjoy the manipulative and unfair tactics he employs.
This Edifice, It Rocks Because Of
The building trembles due to the growing concerns and fears.
Worries Are Growing Large
Anxieties are escalating and becoming significant.
All Its Inmates, They Fear The One Who's
All the residents are terrified of the one who holds authority.
Striking The Gavel Hard
Exerting dominance and control, making decisions that affect everyone.
All Dressed Up, Tailor-Made Suit
He presents himself impeccably, wearing a suit crafted specifically for him.
And A Tie From Giorgio Armani, He's Striding With A Smile
Walking confidently with a smile, adorned in a luxury tie from Giorgio Armani.
He Is Overjoyed, Swelled With Loftiness
He experiences immense pleasure and arrogance.
As He Bites The End Of A Large Cuban Cigar
Indulging in opulence, he savors the taste of a premium Cuban cigar.
Screaming, Pointing And Telling Them How
Yelling, gesturing, and instructing them on how to act.
A True Tenant Should Be
Dictating what a proper resident should embody.
Threatening With Turning Off Hot Water, Cable And Power Too
Using the threat of shutting off essential services to instill fear and compliance.
Privacy Is Not Possible, It Doesn't Matter If Door's Closed
Personal space and privacy are non-existent, regardless of closing the door.
Somehow He Is Watching You
In some way, he constantly monitors and observes your actions.
He's The Landlord, The One With All The Strength
He holds all the power and authority as the landlord.
It Doesn't Matter If You Don't Like What He Says To You
Your opinion or disagreement with his words holds no significance.
Then Suddenly One Of Them Screamed Out Loud
A resident suddenly cried out in alarm.
Hey Neighbours Look, I Think We're Being Watched
Drawing attention to the suspicion of being under surveillance.
Who Is Responsible For This, All Agreed On One Man
They unanimously believe one man is accountable for the situation.
Everybody, Now Listen To Me, Let Us Play Along
Addressing everyone, urging them to cooperate and pretend.
Greet Him When You See Him
Offering friendly greetings whenever he is encountered.
Let's Slowly Beat Him Down
Gradually undermine and overpower him.
You Better Honour Him,Don't Jeopardize Your Stay
Respect and comply with his demands, or your living situation may be at risk.
We Pretend To Be Unaware Of It All
Act as if we are oblivious to the situation and the manipulations around us.
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