[INTRO] [Rubber-band slap bass pans left to right] [Ticking hi-hat • Anna Log scratches two turntables] [Smoky female lead] Tick to the left, tock to the right I hear you swinging, baby, all damn night You got my attention, I'll give you that But I got two decks and a whole lotta rack [VERSE 1] [Crooked funk pocket] [Muted wah guitar answers turntable cuts] I like your hustle, I like your flow But don't go strumming that thing solo My turntables are spinning, ready to go Bring that base-line, take me down low Slide those fingers up and down Make that guitar cry all over town But one man is just two hands And alone, baby, you're only half the band [PRE-CHORUS] [Warped clavinet rises] [Stereo swing widens] Now don't get me wrong, I like your sound That funky ass thing you swing around You bring your swing, I'll bring my spin Anna Log can help ya get in [CHORUS] [Center-point dead stop] [Crushing low-C riff] [Explosive funk/rave return] Pendulum my ass, I need a metronome Stand up straight if you wanna drive me home I can't keep time with something swinging low Find my rhythm, put some steel in our show Pendulum my ass, I need a metronome You ain't gonna get this groove playing alone I got the rack, I got the bass You spit some licks, needing to find a space [VERSE 2] [Shifting odd-meter groove] [Deep-pocket drums • organ • scratches • brass punches] You got twelve good buttons? Built to please? I've got eighty-eight keys to bring you to your knees I've got knobs you ain't even seen And a mixing rack that'll shake your machine You can stroke those strings, you can slap my fret But you ain't heard my best set yet I spin two platters, you work one stick Let's see what we can do all up in my mix [PRE-CHORUS] [Accelerating pendulum pan] [Rising sub pressure] Back and forth, you're building steam But can you follow when I change the theme? Don't rush my drop, don't miss my cue A good mix takes me and you [CHORUS] [Absolute-silence cut] [Low-C metal hit] [Massive halftime groove] Pendulum my ass, I need a metronome Stand up straight if you wanna drive me home I can't keep time with something swinging low Find my rhythm if you wanna steal the show Pendulum my ass, I need a metronome You ain't gonna get this groove playing alone I got the rack, I got the bass You got the stick, now find your place [BRIDGE] [Funk guitar trades phrases with scratching turntables] [Seductive female lead] Every good band needs a rhythm section A little push and pull, a sweet connection You bring the thunder, I'll bring the heat But I need you to promise you'll keep the beat Metronome upright, steady and strong Keep me moving all night long Set that tempo, don't miss a beat Got a whole damn rave moving under my feet [STRIPDOWN] [Bass pulse • rim clicks • reverse-guitar inhalations] You want me to play flute? Better find MY key You want feel my bass? Better get behind me I'll bring my tick, I'll bring my tock Put your hands on my hips and give me that... [FX GAG] [Total band guillotine-stop] [AM-radio announcer voice] “RADIO EDIT” [BREAKDOWN] [Spoken female call-and-response] [Bass and hand percussion only] Left, no, hold it Right, too slow Find my tempo There you go Bass on the bottom Rack up on top Hands on the faders Wait for the drop Stand up straight Don't lose your place Keep that rhythm Match my pace [FINAL CHORUS] [Filthy unison bass, guitar and drums] [Full funk/rave drop] [Anna Log scratches • accelerating] Pendulum my ass, I need a metronome Stand up straight if you wanna drive me home I can't keep time with something swinging low Find my rhythm if you wanna steal the show Pendulum my ass, I need a metronome You ain't gonna get this groove playing alone I got the rack, I got the bass You got the stick, now find your place [OUTRO] [Ticking percussion • deep bass pulse] [Intimate female vocal • widening stereo swing] Tick to the left Tock to the right You can swing that thing all damn night Baby, I like your instrument And I sure do love that tone But I need you to play along with me... You can play with it alone. [END] [One last center-point guillotine cut] [Absolute silence]
