This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
There's aggression in the air this morning
Got your ballerina tights around my head
In a samurai pose on the bed
Vanessa from Queens
And the water drippin' from the faucet
Is like mardi gras on the 12th of June
Why don't you let me let me let me love you
Vanessa from Queens
I got the right to fly
I'm gonna show you the time of your life
I got the rights to fly
So give it up right there now
Give it up right there now
What about me?
Well the avenue is in a panic
Bob Packwood wants to suck your toes
Such a lovely lovely lovely way to go
Vanessa from gresham, that's right
Do your duty, work that body
Keep the elements off with a smile
And never have to work another day
Vanessa from queens
I got the right to fly
I'm gonna show you the time of your life
I got the right to fly
So give it up right there now
Give it up right there now
Got your ballerina tights around my head
In a samurai pose on the bed
Vanessa from Queens
And the water drippin' from the faucet
Is like mardi gras on the 12th of June
Why don't you let me let me let me love you
Vanessa from Queens
I got the right to fly
I'm gonna show you the time of your life
I got the rights to fly
So give it up right there now
Give it up right there now
What about me?
Well the avenue is in a panic
Bob Packwood wants to suck your toes
Such a lovely lovely lovely way to go
Vanessa from gresham, that's right
Do your duty, work that body
Keep the elements off with a smile
And never have to work another day
Vanessa from queens
I got the right to fly
I'm gonna show you the time of your life
I got the right to fly
So give it up right there now
Give it up right there now
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I believe in the fourth verse, it's "vanessa from gresham" not "grecia," whatever that even means...
Gresham is a suburb of Portland, which is where Stephen lives. Mystery solved.
Bob Packwood was a Republican senator from Oregon who's political career ended in the mid-nineties after he was accused of sexual assault by no fewer than 29 women. The song alludes to the life of a trophy wife, but takes on a contrastingly darker tone when paired with this little tidbit.
it should be "do your duty, work that body"not "do you today wipe that body"
You are right, it is "work that body". I think it is actually Vannessa from 'gression. And a lovely way to go may be a reference to Bob packwood resigning. That being with her would be a lovely way for him to "go"-- that resignation would be worth it. <br /> <br /> I get the trophy wife reference with "the avenue" lyric and her ballerina tights. She's high society and he is well... kind of goofy. He's trying to prove that being with him would be on hell of a ride.<br /> <br /> I am actually more of a neo soul hip hip fan but man, alot of this sort of music is really getting to me (alot of these artists defy genre). I am so impressed. Kind of brings an old rock and roll feel back.