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Earthquake Lyrics

by Labrinth

Lyricist: Labrinth

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Earthquake Lyrics

[Labrinth] Labrinth come in... Ladies and gentleman This is something they call A ground-breaker, breaker... So let me first apologize To the shirts and the ties For your make up Cause I make you ugly As soon as it drops We're on a rampage Bottles poppin' off Before you know it There's rubble and dust Cuz we be crashing it up Somebody say You better run Yeah! I predict an earthquake up in here Say yeah! I predict an earthquake up in here Cause we so, bounce on it, so bounce on it Let's smash some it, yeah mosh for it Hey yeah! We can make an earthquake up in here Ladies and gentleman What you're about to witness It's no illusion And now, we got the bass banging from head to Buckingham Palace They're all moving Hey Simon, we're f*cking them up Turning in Syco Everybody rock Let's bring the house down to rubble and dust Cuz we be crashing it up Somebody say You better run Yeah! I predict an earthquake up in here Say yeah! I predict an earthquake up in here Cause we so, bounce on it, so bounce on it Let's smash some it, yeah mosh for it Hey yeah! We can make an earthquake up in here I predict an earthquake up in here... Cause we so, bounce on it, so bounce on it Let's smash some it, yeah mosh for it We can make an earthquake up in here... [Tinie Tempah] Yeah, fire, fire We about to set this place on fire With .... matcher, lighter Don't do girlfriends One night let's make them, ahh C-minor, if I want question OK, gaga, I just phone up their designer Doing all nighters No base off, rehearsal a little... Disturbing london, got the whole city panicking I be nostradamus Yeah! I predict an earthquake up in here Say yeah! I predict an earthquake up in here Cause we so, bounce on it, so bounce on it Let's smash some it, yeah mosh for it Hey yeah! We can make an earthquake up in here

Meaning of Earthquake

“Earthquake” by Labrinth and Tinie Tempah is a chaotic, exhilarating explosion of hedonistic abandon wrapped in a deceptively simple concept: unleashing a destructive “earthquake” within a confined space. The song’s core theme revolves around the release of pent-up energy and desire through unrestrained partying and impulsive behavior, mirroring the sudden, overwhelming force of an actual seismic event. Labrinth's initial pronouncements – "I predict an earthquake up in here" – immediately establish this feeling, setting the stage for a frenzied descent into excess. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a rapidly escalating party, characterized by reckless abandon: bottles shattering, crowds surging, and ultimately, deliberate destruction (“crashing it up”). Tinie Tempah’s verse amplifies this with explicit references to igniting chaos – “set this place on fire” – and a calculated pursuit of fleeting pleasures, highlighted by phone calls to designers and a disregard for relationships. The song isn't simply about partying; it’s an exploration of vulnerability and the urge to dismantle control. The "earthquake" becomes a metaphor for confronting anxieties and frustrations through destructive action. Labrinth’s delivery, initially apologetic (“For your makeup / Cause I make you ugly”), shifts dramatically into confident command as he embraces this chaos. Ultimately, “Earthquake” delivers a potent message about the seductive allure of letting go – a warning against unrestrained indulgence, but also an undeniable invitation to experience a moment of unbridled, transformative release, fueled by bass-heavy rhythms and a primal need to disrupt the status quo.

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