“Gangnam Style” came out some 11 years ago on July 15th and saw adults and children alike going crazy for the special dance moves. The South Korean song became the most-viewed video on YouTube and stayed there for five years. All this was rather unexpected, considering most people didn’t know what the song meant.
The Meaning of Gangnam Style
11 years later, many people still don’t know the meaning of the “Gangnam Style” song, although they may still hear the tune in their brains. So, what does the song mean? It was released by YG Entertainment as the lead single of Psy’s sixth studio album, Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1. The album traveled up the charts, and it reached the top of South Korea’s Gaon Chart and climbed to number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.
While the song is catchy, and the iconic dance move proved to be addictive, the satirical video is actually poking fun at something. It is about the Gangnam District in Seoul, and Psy described it as noble during the daytime and going crazy at night. He then compares ladies to the territory, saying he was the right guy for a lady who was like that.
A Song About a Boy and a Girl
The song is about both a girl and a guy. The girl is described as warm and classy during the day, enjoying the freedom of a cup of coffee, and states that she has a unique charm that sets her apart during the night. The guy is warm like her during the day, quickly finishing his coffee, and becomes enthusiastic and full of ideas during the night. The song points out the beauty and lovability of both the girl and the guy, urging them to continue until they end up together. The song uses playful comparisons, describing a girl and boy who appear quiet during the day but enjoy having fun during the night and embracing their true selves.
“Gangnam Style” is ultimately about individuality and unique charm, telling people to be themselves and enjoy life to the fullest. While the lyrics may be slightly questionable, the iconic song has certainly gone down in history as a memorable one.
People Are Shocked by This Discovery About “The Ketchup Song”
People are shocked by the translation of “The Ketchup Song”. This is because it appears to be just another cheesy song from the early 2000s. Just like the iconic party song “Macarena”, the song’s meaning has remained a mystery to non-Spanish speakers. Some listeners, however, have deciphered the code and discovered that the chorus of “The Ketchup Song” is a mash-up of another classic song.
“The Ketchup Song” Mistery
Instead of being a song about the famous red sauce, the song’s chores is a Spanglish version of “Rapper’s Delight” by the ’80s band, the Sugarhill Gang. There are Youtube mash-ups of the two songs for those who don’t believe. Despite being translated into a whole other language, surprisingly little has changed from the original tune.
The only significant variation is that the song from the 2000s is sung from the perspective of a man named Diego. As the chorus of “The Ketchup Song” approaches, Diego strains to remember the lyrics to “Rapper’s Delight” as he performs it at midnight in a local nightclub. Despite being ubiquitous during the summer of 2002, the song had a large number of people go to social media to share how surprised they were by this discovery.
Fans Are Going Crazy on Twitter!
One Twitter fan wrote that even though he is a Spanish speaker, he only recently discovered that the Las Ketchup chorus is Diego not understanding the actual English lyrics, so he is just sounding them out. Surprisingly, the Spanish name for the Ketchup Song, Asereje, is also derived from the iconic 1980s song. The word has absolutely no definition and was made up by The Sugarhill Gang.
Although the group was never sued over the use of their popular song, Las Ketchup faced a backlash for referencing “Rapper’s Delight” in their 2002 track. After more than two decades, the girl band continues to receive criticism, with one former fan joining on Twitter that they are not copying the Sugarhill Gang. The debut album of Las Ketchup reworks lyrics by De La Soul, Tone Loc, Cypress Hill, and Curtis Blow.