Latvia: “Music Thief” Lyrics Skewer Plagiarism and Pop 11
ROTFLMAO!! Latvia has not yet revealed the artists competing at Eirodziesma 2012, but it has revealed the songs. The entry called “Music Thief” had Wiwi, Vebooboo and Ms Kitty in stitches. The artist is clearly taking the piss. Either the Latvian judges have an awesome sense of humor or they don’t understand English. (That’s possible: this is the country that brought you 2010 contestant Aisha. She ain’t exactly a lyricist.)
Ms. Kitty is currently high on endorphins from all the laughter, so please tell her: Have you come across an entry that is crazier (or more clever) than this one? And how many song references do you count? Listen to the video song below and then follow along with the lyrics that follow.
Update: On December 1, Latvia revealed that a group called the “Mad Show Boys” will be performing the song in the national selection contest.
“Music thief” (music and lyrics by Garijs Polskis)
I’m a music thief, I steal melodies
all the best of the hits of the hits
all the people want to dance
to my beats
to my beats
I steal lyrics too, I’m a plagiarist
let it be, move your feet move your feet
to the music of my hit
crazy hit
super hit
Pretty woman you are devil in disguise
living in a yellow submarine
welcome to the hotel “gangstas paradise”
the winner takes it all my dancing queen
Billy Jean
My song is very cool
Because it’s meaningless
Just a joke for your kids for your kids
to the lyrics of the
most famous hits
only hits
Yes, I’m a criminal
who’s looking for success
what a shame
I’m a thief I’m a thief
but I wanna just the fame
to receive to receive
Love me tender love me sleeping in my car
every breath you take I’m watching you
Du hast mich gefragt, is whiskey in the jar?
Mama mia Mama oh oh oh
Love me do
Now let’s listen to the opera
I stole it too
It’s not a sin
Great amount of hits is all around
For Eurosong
And I must win
Girls, boys,
gimme gimme 12 points
It’s a weapon of choice
take a chance on me
because I have a dream
(Rap)
Hey jury please don’t call the police
my robbery streak, so funny funny freak
I’m a music gangsta who wanna be a star
like Jesus Christ
Are you surprised?
(End Rap)
Yesterday you told me about the blue blue sky
all my troubles seem so far away
la isla bonita time to say goodbye
voyage voyage surf in USA
slide away
Lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo
lo lo lo lo
Great amount of hits is all around
for eurosong
AND I MUST WIN
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Feb 18, 2012 @ 00:30:19
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Feb 01, 2012 @ 16:03:10
“Yesterday you told me about the blue, blue sky” –that’s from Lemon Tree by Fool’s Garden. Danny Saucedo’s band covered it, that’s how I know it:)
Jan 20, 2012 @ 07:57:18
Pretty woman you are devil in disguise – elvis presley
living in a yellow submarine – the beatles
welcome to the hotel “gangstas paradise” – Coolio
the winner takes it all my dancing queen – ABBA
Billy Jean – MJ
Yesterday you told me ‘bout the blue, blue sky – Lemon Tree ???
All my troubles seemed so far away … – the beatles
La isla bonita / time to say goodbye! – Maddona / Andrea Bocelli
Voyage voyage/ surfing USA – Desireless / The Beach Boys
Slide away! – (Two possible groups) Oasis / The Verve
Love me tender , love me sleeping in my car ! – Elvis Presley
Every breath you take I’am watching you . – The Police
Du hast mich gefragt /’’ Is whiskey in the jar ? ’’ – Rammstein / Traditional Irish song
Mama mia, mama u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u ! – ABBA
Love me do ! – the beatles
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Jan 06, 2012 @ 12:03:41
That’s the winner song!
Nov 26, 2011 @ 08:38:05
Right lyrics:
Music thief
1)
I am a music thief ,
I steal melodies !
All the best of the hits, of the hits!
All the people wanna dance to my beats , to my beats !
I steal lyrics too,
I am a plagiarist .
Let it be , move your feet, move your feet
To the music of my hit , crazy hit , super hit !
Pretty woman you are a devil in disguise
Living in a yellow submarine .
Welcome to the hotel ’’GANGSTAS PARADISE’’ !
The Winner Takes It All My Dancing Queen
Billy Jean .
——————————————————
2)
My song is very cool
Because it’s meaningless,
Just a joke for your kids ,for your kids
To the lyrics of the most famous hits ,only hits .
Yes , I am a criminal
Who’s looking for success .
What’s a shame ! I’m a thief , I’m a thief ,
But I wanna just a fame to receive , to receive .
Love me tender , love me sleeping in my car !
Every breath you take I’am watching you .
Du hast mich gefragt ’’ Is whiskey in the jar ? ’’
Mama mia, mama u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u !
Love me do !
———————————-
Now let’s listen to the opera !
I stole it too,
It’s not a sin .
Great amount of hits is all around
For Eurosong
And I must win !
Girls, boys !
Gimme gimme twelve points !
It’s a weapon of choice ,
Take a chance on me
Because I have a dream!
———————————————-
3) Hey, jury, please!
Don’t call the police !
My robbery is trick ,
So funny funny freak !
I am a music gangsta
Who wanna be a star
Like Jesus Christ !
Are you Surprised ?
Yesterday you told me ‘bout the blue, blue sky ,
All my troubles seemed so far away …
La isla bonita , time to say goodbye!
Voyage voyage surfing USA
Slide away!
———————————-
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la
La-la-la-la !
Great amount of hits is all around
For Eurosong
And I must win!
Nov 26, 2011 @ 00:43:11
My favorite line: “It’s a weapon of choice/ take a chance on me/ because I have a dream.”
Nov 26, 2011 @ 00:29:22
At least two ABBA and one Michael Jackson! Oh, and two Beatles?