Bang Bang | Sohodolls Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Bang Bang
Sohodolls Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Teacher says that I've been naughty
I must learn to concentrate
But the girls they pull my hair
And with the boys, I can't relate
Daddy says I'm good for nothing
Mama says that it's from him
Manic sister thinks I'm cracking
Brother says it's in my genes (oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Don't you want to be the one? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Don't you want to hold the gun? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

So we put on our eyeliner
And a bit of glitter dust
Life at night is always finer
Neon streets are full of lust
Teenage kids and Soho Dolls
They make you want to cry
Like my superstar, they fall
Some will be alright (oh-oh)

Don't you want to?
Don't you want to be the one? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Don't you want to hold the gun? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang)
(Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang)

Sunlight falls onto his eyes
But he don't stir or turn
Messages on the answerphone
But none will be returned
Monday morning, lousy morning
What a day to see
In the evening I will hear it
On the BBC (oh-oh)

Don't you want to?
Don't you want to be the one? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Don't you want to hold the gun? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (oh-oh)

Don't you want to?
Don't you want to be the one? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Don't you want to hold the gun? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to?
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (oh-oh)

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (oh-oh)
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sohodolls' song Bang Bang explore the themes of rebellion, self-discovery, and finding one's place in the world. The singer is a young person who is struggling to fit in with the expectations and norms placed upon them. They face criticism from authority figures like their teacher and family members who see them as flawed or misbehaving. However, the singer finds a sense of community and acceptance with other young people who are also on the fringes of society. They describe putting on makeup and going out at night to be around others who share their desire for something more than the mundane world around them.


The chorus of the song asks the listener if they want to be the one in control, the one holding the gun. This can be interpreted as a call to action and a question about what it means to have power and agency. The use of the gunshot sound in the chorus is provocative and underscores the rebellious spirit of the song. Overall, Bang Bang is a song about fighting against the constraints of society and finding one's own path regardless of what others may say.


Line by Line Meaning

Teacher says that I've been naughty
Teacher scolds me for being distracted and not focusing on studies


I must learn to concentrate
I need to learn how to focus better


But the girls they pull my hair
Girls in class bully and tease me by pulling my hair


And with the boys, I can't relate
I feel like I don't fit in with the boys and can't relate to them


Daddy says I'm good for nothing
My dad says I'm not good at anything


Mama says that it's from him
My mom blames my dad for my lack of talent


Manic sister thinks I'm cracking
My sister thinks I'm losing my grip on things


Brother says it's in my genes (oh-oh)
My brother thinks my lack of talent is due to our genes


Don't you want to?
Do you feel the desire to do this?


Don't you want to be the one? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to be the person in control?


Don't you want to hold the gun? (Oh-oh)
Don't you want to hold the power to make decisions?


Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
A repetition of the phrase, indicating a desire for power and control


So we put on our eyeliner
We wear makeup to enhance our appearance


And a bit of glitter dust
We add glitter for sparkle and extra attractiveness


Life at night is always finer
Life feels better and more exciting at night


Neon streets are full of lust
The brightly lit streets are full of seduction and desire


Teenage kids and Soho Dolls
The young people and music performers in Soho are full of energy and vibrancy


They make you want to cry
The emotions they evoke are overwhelming and capable of bringing tears to the eyes


Like my superstar, they fall
Like my favorite celebrity, they eventually experience a fall in power or popularity


Some will be alright (oh-oh)
Some of them will be okay despite the challenges they face


Sunlight falls onto his eyes
The Sun shines onto his face


But he don't stir or turn
He remains still and doesn't react


Messages on the answerphone
Messages left on the answering machine


But none will be returned
No one will call back or respond


Monday morning, lousy morning
The start of the week is always difficult and unpleasant


What a day to see
What a terrible day it is


In the evening I will hear it
Later in the day, I will hear about it


On the BBC (oh-oh)
The news will be on the British Broadcasting Corporation later


Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
A repetition of the phrase, indicating a desire for power and control


Lyrics © A+G SYNC INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maya Hawie, Toni Haimi

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