A Literal Interpretation Of Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair"

This song is just...well, stupid. Vapid lyrics to begin with, then they're repeated ad infinitum. It's enough to...well...make you want to rip your hair out! Anyway, here's my "translated" version of the "song." For whatever it's worth. Enjoy?  ~  JH

"WHIP MY HAIR" by Willow Smith

CHORUS:

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Just fling them!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Fling them well!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

VERSE 1:

I get out of bed.

Turn my confidence on.

We ignore our detractors.

We simply brush them off.

We are not doing anything wrong.

So do not tell me anything.

I am simply attempting to enjoy myself.

So make sure the party stays lively.

So what is going on? (Yes.)

And now they are unsure how to proceed.

We turn our backs on them.

Fling our tresses and simply

Shake them off.

Shake them off.

Shake them off.

Shake them off.

BRIDGE:

I do not allow detractors

To distract me from my goals.

I remain confident, knowing I will be fine.

I continue fighting until I arrive.

And when I feel despondent

And I feel like giving up…

CHORUS:

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Just fling them!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Fling them well!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Just fling them!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Fling them well!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

VERSE 2:

I am going to glimmer even more shortly.

As soon as I arrive on stage, they clap.

I hear it.

Whether it is black stars

Or black cars

I enjoy it all.

But no one else can fling their tresses like I do. (I do.)

I arrive at the "mm" (?) – I persevere.

When they see my car arrive

I fling my tresses extra-hard.

I fling my tresses extra-hard.

Extra-hard.

I fling my tresses extra-hard.

BRIDGE:

I do not allow detractors

To distract me from my goals.

I remain confident, knowing I will be fine.

I continue fighting until I arrive.

And when I feel despondent

And I feel like giving up…

CHORUS:

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Just fling them!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Fling them well!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Just fling them!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Fling them well!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

VERSE 3:

To all my female associates

If you can relate.

Go ahead and do this, do this.

Fling your tresses! (fling your tresses)

It doesn't matter if your hair is long or short.

Do it, do it – fling your tresses!

To all my female associates

If you can relate.

Go ahead and do this, do this.

Fling your tresses! (fling your tresses)

It doesn't matter if your hair is long or short.

Do it, do it – fling your tresses, your tresses, your tresses!

CHORUS:

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Just fling them!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Fling them well!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Just fling them!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Fling them well!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Just fling them!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward. (Fling them well!)

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

I fling my tresses backward and forward.

A Literal Interpretation Of Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa"

Here's another literal interpretation of a popular hip-hop song. Two things I took away from this one. First, the lyrics of the song, even sanitized as it is here, are still rife with debauchery. And second, the "message" of mainstream hip-hop – acquiring wealth by whatever means necessary and spending it on frivolous and extravagant things – hasn't changed a whole heckuva lot in the past 20+ years. Sad! That being said, I hope this is good for a laugh or two. Enjoy!  ~  JH

"BIG POPPA" by Notorious B.I.G.

Intro:

Uh, uh, pay attention

Junior M.A.F.I.A., uh, um

(I enjoy this, yes)

Uh, yes, 1994

Verse 1:

To all the ladies in attendance who possess style and grace

Allow me to thread these lyrical cleansing products in your shrubbery.

Who excels at music and makes passes at all the mothers?

In the back of the night club, sipping on spirits, is where I can be found.

In the back of the night club, making passes at prostitutes, my associates flanking me.

I'm asking a lot of questions, passing a marijuana joint, playing my music loudly.

But I am unable to stop.

Because Biggie desires to sneak around stealthily with one of these ladies.

Take a nap with her, keep the episode a secret – why not?

Why mess up my plans, because we both became angry?

Now, listen – I have more ability to charm the ladies than Craig Mack.

And in the bed? Believe me, Sweetie, I am capable of stopping world hunger.

There is no need to be greedy – I have angry friends who drive Mercedes Benz vehicles.

I have numerous $100 bills – we are true opponents of monogamy.

Jump in your Range Rover and drive here.

Tell your friends to jump in their Lexus GS3's.

I have massive quantities of marijuana.

Chorus:

(I enjoy it when you call me Large Father)

Extend your hands above your head

If you truly oppose monogamy.

(I enjoy it when you call me Large Father)

To the ladies receiving money

Deceiving African-Americans as though they were idiots.

(I enjoy it when you call me Large Father)

If you are carrying a firearm in a waist holster

Please do not fire it at will.

Because I see some women here this evening

Who should be the mothers of my children.

Children!

Verse 2:

Truthfully, dearest – actually I'm inquiring

Most of these African-Americans think they are charming the ladies

But they are merely playing a role.

Who are they attracting with pickup lines such as:

"What is your name? What is your astrological sign?"

As soon as he purchases the wine, I simply creep up from behind

And ask you what your interests are

And whether or not you are currently in a relationship.

Things to make you smile. My phone number.

Are you planning on staying for awhile?

I will place a telephone call to my associates.

You place a telephone call to your associates.

We can all meet at the bar around 2 o'clock.

We will make plans to leave.

I will hand my keys over to my friend, Lil Cease.

He will pull the truck up front.

We will roll another marijuana joint

So that we can smoke it on the way to the hotel.

I am hungry.

I will eat a T-bone steak, cheese, eggs, and Welch's grape juice.

We will converse for several minutes prior to doing

What we came here to do. Isn't that correct, Boo?  (True.)

Forget about the hotel. Let's go to my place instead.

We can watch a movie in the jacuzzi while smoking marijuana joints

And engaging in illicit sexual activity.

Chorus:

(I enjoy it when you call me Large Father)

Extend your hands above your head

If you truly oppose monogamy.

(I enjoy it when you call me Large Father)

To the ladies receiving money

Deceiving African-Americans as though they were idiots.

(I enjoy it when you call me Large Father)

If you are carrying a firearm in a waist holster

Please do not fire it at will.

Because I see some women here this evening

Who should be the mothers of my children.

Children!

Verse 3:

(How are you living, Biggie Smalls?)

In a mansion. I drive a Mercedes Benz.

Giving my friends money makes me feel terrific.

I have so much money – forget "a dollar and a dream." (What?)

I still carry firearms equipped with infrared beams.

I chop up cocaine by the ounce.

I smoke cigars filled with marijuana.

I have money, promiscuous women, and fancy clothing –

Everything an African-American is aware of.

A foolish pleasure? Whatever.

I had to find a way to make money.

So I was forced to sell drugs.

However, now my standard of living has dramatically improved

As evidenced by the Gucci sweater that I am now wearing.

Look at my convertible BMW – I am superior, Woman!

(Dearest, listen, listen!)

Encourage your friends to meet up with my friends

And we can all become mutual friends.

We can associate with each other every weekend. (That is correct.)

All right? Is that all right with you?

Yes…carry on.

Chorus:

(I enjoy it when you call me Large Father)

Extend your hands above your head

If you truly oppose monogamy.

(I enjoy it when you call me Large Father)

To the ladies receiving money

Deceiving African-Americans as though they were idiots.

(I enjoy it when you call me Large Father)

If you are carrying a firearm in a waist holster

Please do not fire it at will.

Because I see some women here this evening

Who should be the mothers of my children.

Children!

Outro:

Uh, pay attention.

My full repertoire

For that posterior.

Uh, Puff Daddy

Biggie Smalls

Junior M.A.F.I.A.

Represent, infant, infant!

Uh!

A Literal Interpretation of Iggy Azalea's "Fancy"

I did a few of these "literal interpretations" of popular songs (mostly mainstream hip-hop) awhile back, and they were extremely well-received. So I decided to do some more. This is the first in what will be several of them, hopefully. It's all done in fun, of course, but when you closely examine the lyrics, you realize how much depth song lyrics actually have...or don't, in some cases. Enjoy!  ~  JH

NOTE: Link to the original lyrics for a side-by-side comparison here.

VERSE 1 (Iggy Azalea):

First things first, I'm the most sincere (most sincere).

I release this song so that the whole word may experience it (may they experience it).

And I am still in the business of murder

I could suppress you, as though I were a physics teacher. (Correct, correct)

You should desire a naughty female dog like me. (What?)

Lower it and lift it up again just like I am doing. (Yes)

One cup each of three different alcoholic beverages.

High-heeled shoes, something valued at half a ticket is on my wrist (on my wrist).

I drink my liquor straight, no chaser (never).

This rooftop is a retrospective nod to the year 1988. (what?)

Bring in the memorable chorus, where is the bass?

I spilled some champagne, you should taste it.

CHORUS (Charli XCX):

I am so fashionable

As you are already aware.

I am driving in the fast lane

From Los Angeles to Tokyo.

I am so fashionable.

Can you taste my gold jewelry?

Remember my name.

I am about to expel air.

VERSE 2 (Iggy):

I said, "Infant, I am doing this, I thought that you were aware."

I cannot tolerate detractors, and honestly, the truth is

My skill at rapping is ridiculous, they say this, then leave.

My fashion sense is excellent, I do not shop at department stores.

I prefer to be paid in a timely fashion, otherwise my credit card may be declined.

I swear, I was so sincere in the previous line that I have decided to repeat it.

I prefer to be paid in a timely fashion, otherwise my credit card may be declined.

I cannot be anxious about detractors, I must stay the course.

Now tell me, who is that, who is that? That does that, that does that?

Who places money above everything else, I thought you were aware, were aware.

My name is spelled I-G-G-Y, please place my name in boldface letters.

I have been working, so now I have some money to spend.

CHORUS (Charli):

I am so fashionable

As you are already aware.

I am driving in the fast lane

From Los Angeles to Tokyo.

I am so fashionable.

Can you taste my gold jewelry?

Remember my name.

I am about to expel air.

BRIDGE (Charli):

Destroy the hotel room.

Let's become intoxicated on alcoholic beverages from the mini bar.

Call someone on the telephone.

I truly enjoy self-indulgence.

Yes, continue to cause a ruckus.

Swinging from chandeliers, we do not care.

Film star, yes I am luxurious.

Classic, expensive, you may not touch me.

Ouch…

VERSE 3 (Iggy):

I am still acting up, don't you love that about me?

I have the entire world asking how I do that.

I am a warm female, take your hands off me, don't touch me.

Look at me, I'll bet you wish that you could grope me.

I am exactly your type, am I not?

You are so adept, you wish that you could bite me, is that right?

I never refuse anything.

I am murdering these garden tools, my handgun has a golden trigger.

CHORUS (Charli):

I am so fashionable

As you already aware.

I am driving in the fast lane

From Los Angeles to Tokyo.

I am so fashionable.

Can you taste my gold jewelry?

Remember my name.

I am about to expel air.

OUTRO (Iggy):

Who is that, who is that?

I-G-G-Y.

That does that, that does that?

I-G-G-Y.

Who is that, who is that?

I-G-G-Y.

Expel air.

Who is that, who is that?

I-G-G-Y.

That does that, that does that?

I-G-G-Y.

Expel air.