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.
747 11 come to bust
Somebody take me home I want to live in lust
When trust is low and stakes are high
That's all I ever did in Denver was die
That's all I ever did in New York was die
That's all I ever did in L.A. was die
So put em' up, put em' up to the sky
And wave goodbye to Miss American Pie
'Cause you been tellin' lies, you took it all and abused it
Whatever happened to the feel good music?
Somewhere, somehow, someway, somebody pulled the plug
And left me sittin' in a dirty little body
I gotta tell you baby life's been good to me
And I know that makes you mad
'Cause that's something you can't see
I got everything I ever wanted
And I'll never give that back
Oh I know you hate that fact
But you ain't gotta look at me like that
I said you ain't gotta look at me like that
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at?
You run around pullin' stunts like that
See never in my life could I front like that
I ain't cut like that, I couldn't run like that
I'm a keep it nonfiction and take my hat...uh
Remember back when things looked grim
I spent a lot of time and money on whims
I remember the crew, remember the good times
Remember the orange and I remember the sunshine
It's all gone that's a thing of the past
The fact remains that it moves real fast
So why you sit around hopin' things might change
I'll be sittin' pretty singin' Hey Pockey Way!
I gotta tell you baby life's been good to me
And I know that makes you mad
'Cause that's something you can't see
I got everything I ever wanted
And I'll never give that back
Oh I know you hate that fact
But you ain't gotta look at me like that
I said you ain't gotta look at me like that
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at?
You'll hear me comin' hummin' songs of redemption...huh
I've been oppressed for less that attention
I got your extension, but I'll probably never call
'Cause this time last year you ain't seen me in your crystal ball
And I'm up hauled by things you've done
Left a trail of wrongs and can't account for one
Now you're done and I'm glad but it's a shame you'd waste it
You want this so bad you can taste it
Detroit love can you feel that...feel that
That's stick an move can you feel that...feel that
I'm on the rack for the two triple zero
Full failure all American Hero
I gotta tell you baby life's been good to me
And I know that makes you mad
'Cause that's something you can't see
I got everything I ever wanted
And I'll never give that back
Oh I know you hate that fact
But you ain't gotta look at me like that
I said you ain't gotta look at me like that
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at?
I'm here to tell you baby life's been good to me
I know that makes you mad
'Cause that's something you can't see
I got everything I ever wanted
And I'll never give that back
I know you hate that fact
But you ain't gotta look at me like that
I said you ain't gotta look at me like that
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at?
Somebody take me home I want to live in lust
When trust is low and stakes are high
That's all I ever did in Denver was die
That's all I ever did in New York was die
That's all I ever did in L.A. was die
So put em' up, put em' up to the sky
And wave goodbye to Miss American Pie
'Cause you been tellin' lies, you took it all and abused it
Whatever happened to the feel good music?
Somewhere, somehow, someway, somebody pulled the plug
And left me sittin' in a dirty little body
I gotta tell you baby life's been good to me
And I know that makes you mad
'Cause that's something you can't see
I got everything I ever wanted
And I'll never give that back
Oh I know you hate that fact
But you ain't gotta look at me like that
I said you ain't gotta look at me like that
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at?
You run around pullin' stunts like that
See never in my life could I front like that
I ain't cut like that, I couldn't run like that
I'm a keep it nonfiction and take my hat...uh
Remember back when things looked grim
I spent a lot of time and money on whims
I remember the crew, remember the good times
Remember the orange and I remember the sunshine
It's all gone that's a thing of the past
The fact remains that it moves real fast
So why you sit around hopin' things might change
I'll be sittin' pretty singin' Hey Pockey Way!
I gotta tell you baby life's been good to me
And I know that makes you mad
'Cause that's something you can't see
I got everything I ever wanted
And I'll never give that back
Oh I know you hate that fact
But you ain't gotta look at me like that
I said you ain't gotta look at me like that
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at?
You'll hear me comin' hummin' songs of redemption...huh
I've been oppressed for less that attention
I got your extension, but I'll probably never call
'Cause this time last year you ain't seen me in your crystal ball
And I'm up hauled by things you've done
Left a trail of wrongs and can't account for one
Now you're done and I'm glad but it's a shame you'd waste it
You want this so bad you can taste it
Detroit love can you feel that...feel that
That's stick an move can you feel that...feel that
I'm on the rack for the two triple zero
Full failure all American Hero
I gotta tell you baby life's been good to me
And I know that makes you mad
'Cause that's something you can't see
I got everything I ever wanted
And I'll never give that back
Oh I know you hate that fact
But you ain't gotta look at me like that
I said you ain't gotta look at me like that
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at?
I'm here to tell you baby life's been good to me
I know that makes you mad
'Cause that's something you can't see
I got everything I ever wanted
And I'll never give that back
I know you hate that fact
But you ain't gotta look at me like that
I said you ain't gotta look at me like that
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at...
What'chu lookin at?
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What 'Chu Lookin' At? Lyrics as written by R.j. Ritchie Matthew Shafer
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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