Electric City by Black Eyed Peas Lyrics Meaning – Uncovering the High Voltage Message Behind the Beats
Lyrics
Na na na na na na na na
Sound selector activate your transistor
Transmitter audio wears through your system
Sub-sonic mega bolt base from the kickin’
Na na na na na na na na
Ghetto blaster blastin’ on your block
Pumping out megahertz (mega-megawatts)
You can get electric shock from my flow
Bitches on my dick (oh no) they on my dildo
Do re mi fa so la ti do
I get the money money, I get dough
Eq the equalizer for the stereo
Na na na na na na na na
We the blast masters, the radiation
International coming to your nation
Feel the feel the feel the feel the vibration
We killing killing killing radio station
Kill ’em with the sound kill, ’em kill ’em with the sound
Hit ’em with the frequency
Shoot ’em with the bass shoot, shoot ’em with the bass
Super mega frequency
Kick ’em with the drum, kick ’em kick ’em with the drum
Get ’em with the melody
Beat ’em with the beat, beat ’em beat ’em with the beat
Super mega frequency
In the electric city, electric city
Electric city, electric city
Kill ’em
Step up in the par, step up in the party
Sippin’ on coke and baca Bacardi
Beat so dope,
Lord have mercy lord have lord have mercy
La dee dee dee dee dee dee dee la dee da
Killer on the lose like I’m Jeffrey Dahmer
Ready to produce mega rhythm yes sir
Call me mad scientist, the professor
I program the rhythm
Ask ’em who killed ’em they say will.i.am. did ’em
Boom boom pow let me style when I hit ’em
I know how to kill ’em when I kill ’em
Kill ’em with the sound kill, ’em kill ’em with the sound
Hit ’em with the frequency
Shoot ’em with the bass shoot, shoot ’em with the bass
Super mega frequency
Kick ’em with the drum, kick ’em kick ’em with the drum
Get ’em with the melody
Beat ’em with the beat, beat ’em beat ’em with the beat
Super mega frequency
In the electric city, electric city
Electric city, electric city
Kill ’em
Electric shock surgin’ down your city
Higher voltage, b.e.p comity
Transmitting sound got the girly’s silly
Bouncin’ around tryin’ to show me tittys
Watch out now we about to blow
Big from now I salute the general,
Energy got the whole system overload
Got the, got the eardrums about to explode
Extra, extra, powerful
Blow your mind its the incredible
Apl.de.ap the original
I’m the thriller of manila in the Filipino
Kill ’em with the sound kill, ’em kill ’em with the sound
Hit ’em with the frequency
Shoot ’em with the bass shoot, shoot ’em with the bass
Super mega frequency
Kick ’em with the drum, kick ’em kick ’em with the drum
Get ’em with the melody
Beat ’em with the beat, beat ’em beat ’em with the beat
Super mega frequency
In the electric city, electric city
Electric city, electric city
Kill ’em
Amongst the pulsating beats and the catchy hook, the Black Eyed Peas’ song ‘Electric City’ from their 2009 album ‘The E.N.D’ resonates with a seismic charge that transcends beyond mere sound waves. The track, often overlooked amidst their catalogue of hits, thrums with an electrifying essence and deserves a deep-dive into its lyrics and underlying message.
While it’s easy to get lost in the song’s captivating rhythm and addictive chorus, a closer look at the lyrics reveals layers of meaning packed into this seemingly straightforward dance track. The Black Eyed Peas, known for their knack of blending party anthems with social commentary, might have more to say in ‘Electric City’ than what first meets the ear.
Sub-Sonic Sounds & Mega Hertz: The Metaphor of Transcendence
As the song commences with ‘Sound selector activate your transistor,’ it hints at more than initiating a party. It’s a rallying cry for connection, urging listeners to let the music transcend physical boundaries and penetrate their very being. The contagious energy that follows is no less than an audio revolution, transmitted through their ‘sub-sonic mega bolt base from the kickin’.
The message is clear – allow the music to take control, to elevate and unite. In an era where connection is often filtered through digital screens, ‘Electric City’ challenges its listeners to find a more visceral, direct form of interaction through the universal language of beats.
Powered by the People: Energy and Synergy in the Masses
The repeated mantra of ‘Kill ’em with the sound kill ’em,’ is less about violence and more about the power of musical influence. The Peas suggest that music has the capability to kill negativity, to obliterate divisions and to ‘supercharge’ the masses with the frequency of unity and joy.
In an industry frequently driving artists towards individualism, ‘Electric City’ is subtly reminding its listeners of music’s collective power. The song emphasizes synergy, the simultaneous blasting from ‘ghetto blasters’ and ‘radio station’ takeovers, insinuating that music is the great equalizer, a force that when amplified by the community, becomes unstoppable.
‘Na Na Na’ to Notoriety: Embracing the Beat Over the Banal
The Black Eyed Peas have long been masters at creating infectious hooks that stick in one’s mind long after the song ends. But beyond mere catchiness, the ‘Na na na’ refrain in ‘Electric City’ acts as a form of escape from the monotony of language, a step toward an elemental form of expression.
In moments where words fail or become divisive, it is the primal and communal rhythm that unites. The ‘Na na na’ represents more than filler lyrics; it’s the embodiment of music’s ability to transcend words and communicate feeling directly.
The Hidden High Voltage: Unraveling the Song’s Electrifying Core
Delve beneath the surface, and ‘Electric City’ reveals itself as a coded manifesto against cultural static and a plea for dynamic expression. The ‘electric shock’ and ‘higher voltage’ mentioned are metaphors for awakened consciousness, suggesting that their music is meant to jolt the complacent and supercharge thought.
Moreover, ‘Electric City’ isn’t just a metaphorical place but a mental space where the power of art is recognized and revered. It’s an environment where creativity is the currency and where sensory and sonic experiences are valued for their potential to inspire change.
Memorable Lines That Deliver a Shockwave
While the song is rife with lyrical electricity, it’s the line ‘Energy got the whole system overload’ that encapsulates its essence. It reflects the impact of music on the ‘system’ – both the body and the societal construct – disrupting norms and fuelling movements.
The vibrant imagery in ‘We the blast masters, the radiation; International coming to your nation’ speaks of the global influence of music. Here, the Black Eyed Peas position themselves as not just artists but cultural ambassadors, disseminating energy and a call to action across borders with the omnipresent force of their sound.
