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It’s no fun being an Octomom–or, in this case, a septomom
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Pilates is an exercis women use to get skinny & thin. Tech N9ne like them to have curves and not to be so skinny..RapGenius supports anything that leads to whatever this is
They're calling at me, "Come and find your kind" Arcade Fire – Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)
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Found ‘em!
This song is, at least in part, about being a stranger in a strange land – be that as an immigrant, or just a misfit. This verse is built around opposition: work vs. art, day vs. night. Day jobs alienate her but the diversity of urban night life–around “her kind” (other immigrants, cosmopolitan people, or people who make her feel less alienated)–gives her release and helps her feel solidarity.
Quit these pretentious things and just punch the clock Arcade Fire – Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)
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Anyone being creative is seen as disruptive–they are forced to get back to work. Maybe their expression of themselves reminds everyone else how miserable they are.
The use of the word “pretentious” is very purposeful by Arcade Fire. One of the most common criticisms of the band is that their lyrics are pretentious or overly “hipster”. This line is a shot at their critics calling out their music.
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Lil B’s lyrics are placed on a pedestal and protected by the Bitch Mob, similar to how a princess is loved and protected by her country. It’s the tragic flaw of beauty-we want to preserve and protect it. So Lil B’s lyricism and offbeat flow is something Bitchmob must protect and love at all costs
This line also has two alternate meanings as well. The first is a reference to the death of princess Diana. There is a common belief among conspiracy theorists that princess Diana was murdered because of her relationship with Dodi Fayed. Diana was rumored to be pregnant with Fayed’s child, which would have left a bad reputation for the royal family. Lil B is implying that his lyrics are as dangerous as Diana’s actions; the government wants to assassinate him because of his powerful and uplifting message present in his lyris.
The third interpretation of this line is that although Lil B is a male, he’s saying he possesses the appearance of a princess. Now, princesses are historically female (as princes are male); so by implying that he, a male, can appear female, the reciprocal may be true as well, a female appearing male. It’s not a far mental leap to infer that if a female may look like a man, she may also act like a man. By this logic, Lil B is fighting for gender equality! He’s promoting the idea that a man can do what a woman can do, a woman may also do what a man can do. We are all based, we are all loved in the eyes of Lil B. Give this man an award!
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Vince Young was the quarterback for the Tennessee Titans
Vince Young also had many “clashes” with the head coach, making the line a little more intricate than it seems on the surface