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Beastie Boys – So What'cha Want? Lyrics 11 years ago
Every generation has memes, themes, and feelings that get presented by the art of the time. I think this song has a similar meme to the RHC's "Give it Away." It's all in the chorus:
So what'cha what'cha what'cha want what'cha want
I get so funny with the money that you flaunt
I said where'd you get your information from huh?
You think that you can front when revelation comes
Yeah, you can't front on that.

All the beauty and deep love and the creative force that flows through them and their heroes (which they have reason to celebrate) stands in stark contrast to something like base greed. When realized, this revelation shouldn't be postponed (DJAdjective is right about "fronting"- it's to get/provide something without immediately payment). So watcha want? The deepest meaning in this song IMO is to pay attention to what it is that is *actually important* and to seize the day. The Beasties got it, know it, and can help provide it.

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