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"Whip It" is a song by American new wave band Devo from their third studio album Freedom of Choice (1980). It is a new wave and synth-pop song that features a synthesizer, electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums in its instrumentation. The apparently nonsensical lyrics have a common theme revolving around the ability to deal with one's problems ...
Devo's music and videos were based on the concept of "De-Evolution," meaning that mankind is regressing. They dressed alike in their videos to convey the lack of individuality in the world. Said Casale, "I think a lot of Devo is in 'Whip It.'
3 sty 2024 · ‘Whip It’ offers more than a catchy chorus; it’s an invitation to rise above, to mold the chaos of existence into something manageable and, dare we say, good. The song’s call to ‘Whip it good’ is about striving for excellence, an urging to not merely tackle challenges but to conquer them with finesse and moral rectitude.
23 kwi 2024 · Devo’s “Whip It” is one of the most iconic songs from the 1980s, known for its catchy melody and its unusual lyrics. Many people have speculated on the meaning of the song, and while there is no definitive answer, there are some clues that can help us understand what “Whip It” is really about.
The chorus urges us to take control of our lives and “whip it” – to confront our problems head-on. The line “Before the cream sets out too long, you must whip it” suggests the importance of seizing opportunities and not letting them go to waste.
As it relates to Whip It, Devo is satirizing America’s insistence on violence and our lack of individuality.
16 wrz 2017 · If you know nothing else about Devo, you know “Whip It,” the band’s only gold-certified single, which reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining anthem of new wave’s rise.
