Ant Rap
Adam & The Ants, Adam and the Ants, Adam Ant
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Put some wax on the trax and slide on onta here Hane hane hane hane hane Hatchets in the corner ears to the ground Improve to the groove get down to the sound Buttons and bows and bleu blanc rouge All things lively must be used Liberte, egalite, au jour d'hui see'est tres tres tres Voici l'opportunite nous incroyables I got the moves they got the grooves Summoned the gods and they all approved Bad vibes akimbo on the shelf Bit of a rap thing going for myself This gold on the teeth's no sense at all It only matters when it's on the wall I'm standing here with my four men Let's start that rapping thing again: Marco, merrick, terry lee, gary tibbs and yours truly In the naughty north and in the sexy south We're all singing I have the mouth In the naughty north and in the sexy south We're all singing I have the mouth I have the mouth So tired of anarchists looking at me Don't need their credibility "Destroy," they say, "defy! Condemn! " As long as you don't destroy them With twenty years of drugs and drink I thought the time had come to think About standing up and saying that It's tragedy and such old hat I'm standing here with my four men Let's start that rapping thing again: (I got) marco, merrick, terry lee, gary tibbs and yours truly In the naughty north and in the sexy south We're all singing I have the mouth In the naughty north and in the sexy south We're all singing I have the mouth I have the mouth These happy feet are all we need Summoned the gods and they all agreed These feet won't stop they're in such a hurry I knock it on the head and I go for a curry Staying sober can be neat Get drunk on these here happy feet Keep on trying to pin me down "Why a title for your sound? " I'm standing here with my four men Let's do this rapping thing again: I got marco, merrick, terry lee, gary tibbs and yours truly In the naughty north and in the sexy south We're all singing I have the mouth. .. And I have the mouth And you have the mouth And they got the mouth
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Written by: MARCO PIRRONI, ADAM ANT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Ant Rap" was released in November 1981, serving as the third single from Adam and the Ants' third studio album titled "Prince Charming".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song managed to reach number three on the UK Singles Chart, signifying its popularity among British music listeners.
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GenreThe song represents a departure from the punk and new wave roots of Adam and the Ants, leaning more towards hip-hop and rap genre.
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Video ProductionThe song's music video, popular in the early days of MTV, was shot at the Kentish Town Baths and Bramley Arms Pub in London, featuring a rather flamboyant and theatrical aesthetic.
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Signature Style"Ant Rap" served as an epitome of Adam Ant's 'pirate' image, featuring tribal drumming, chants, and melodrama, often associated with his earlier works.
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PerformancesThe song was performed live during the 1981 'Prince Charming Revue' as well as during numerous subsequent tours by Adam Ant.
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CriticismDespite its popularity, "Ant Rap" was subject to criticism due to its deviation from Ant's usual style and controversial tackling of the rap genre.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics feature a self-aggrandizing narration by Adam Ant about his rise from an impoverished upbringing to pop stardom.
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Band MembersApart from Adam Ant, the key contributors to the song include Marco Pirroni (guitars), Merrick (drums, trumpet), Terry Lee Miall (drums), and Gary Tibbs (bass).
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Cultural ImpactEven after decades of its release, "Ant Rap" maintains a cult status and is regularly played in '80s-themed music events.
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LegacyDespite mixed reviews, "Ant Rap" marked one of the earliest crossovers of rap into the mainstream pop culture, paving the way for future rap-pop collaborations.
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