MEME CITY RADIO · Season 1
The Soundtrack
20 original songs from the 24/7 AI reality show: pop, hip hop, K-pop, house and rave, 52 minutes in all. On the stream every song plays as a live music video, with the whole cast dancing in its own set, and no two airings are alike.
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01 3:03
Lyrics
Intro
Live from the trenches... this is Meme City!
Verse 1
Neon on the rooftops, rain on the street
Swordcat with a sword and a heart that won't retreat
Wif in the beanie says zoom out, stay chill
Popcat's screaming louder than the city ever will
Pre-Chorus
Red candle, green candle, nobody knows
The market makes the weather and the whole town glows
Chorus
Welcome to Meme City, we never go to sleep
Twenty-four seven and the drama's running deep
Charts across the sky and the chaos on repeat
Meme City, Meme City, meet me in the street!
Verse 2
Pwease says please with a cocoa in his hand
The Vamp's got a cape and a velvet-rope plan
The Rug Dev's grinning with a too-good deal
Paper Hands is panicking, but the vibes are real
Pre-Chorus
Fog in the morning, sunshine by noon
The beans in the stands are singing the tune
Chorus
Welcome to Meme City, we never go to sleep
Twenty-four seven and the drama's running deep
Charts across the sky and the chaos on repeat
Meme City, Meme City, meet me in the street!
Bridge
Hat stays on! (hat stays on)
Zoom out! (zoom out)
Nobody's leaving till the final shout
Hat stays on! (hat stays on)
Pop, pop, pop!
The city never, ever, ever stops!
Final Chorus
Welcome to Meme City, we never go to sleep
Twenty-four seven and the drama's running deep
Charts across the sky and the chaos on repeat
Meme City, Meme City, meet me in the street!
Outro
Live from the trenches... see you on the stream
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02 2:03
Lyrics
Intro
Ready? Hands up! Hat stays on!
Verse 1
Pink little beanie on a sleepy shiba head
Wif's got a grip like a cat on a bed
Rug Dev's sneaking with his fingers in a curl
Reaching for the hat like it's the last one in the world
Pre-Chorus
Forty on the clock and the floor's on fire
Every single coin wants to climb up higher
Chorus
Hat stays on! Hat stays on!
Grab it if you can but the grip is strong
Hat stays on! Hat stays on!
Spin around, jump around, sing along
Hat stays on!
Verse 2
Popcat dives, goes sliding on the floor
Swordcat steps in like a knight at the door
Snatched it! No! It's back on top!
Wif just smiles and the crowd goes pop
Pre-Chorus
Ten on the clock and the room goes loud
Every bean is jumping in the crowd
Chorus
Hat stays on! Hat stays on!
Grab it if you can but the grip is strong
Hat stays on! Hat stays on!
Spin around, jump around, sing along
Hat stays on!
Bridge
Left hand, right hand, hold it tight
Buzzer's coming, hold on, hold on tonight
Three, two, one...
Final Chorus
Hat stays on! Hat stays on!
Grab it if you can but the grip is strong
Hat stays on! Hat stays on!
Beanie is the champion all night long
Hat stays on!
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03 2:11
Lyrics
Intro
Mm... breathe in... zoom out
Verse 1
Rain on the window, red on the screen
Paper Hands is shaking like he's never seen
A little bit of weather in a big old year
Wif leans back and he whispers in his ear
Chorus
Zoom out, zoom out
The candles look small from the top of the cloud
Zoom out, zoom out
Turn the noise down, let the morning come around
Zoom out
Verse 2
Beanie on low and a cup of warm tea
Watching all the lights from the rooftop with me
Everybody running like the floor fell through
The view gets kinder when you step back too
Chorus
Zoom out, zoom out
The candles look small from the top of the cloud
Zoom out, zoom out
Turn the noise down, let the morning come around
Zoom out
Bridge
One day is a pixel, one week is a line
Step back far enough and the picture looks fine
Paper Hands, sit down, stay a while
Wif just hands him a blanket and a smile
Outro
Zoom out... zoom out
Stay chill, Meme City... zoom out
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04 2:46
Lyrics
Intro
Strength and honor!
Verse 1
Silver in the moonlight, armor on my back
A sword in my paw and a promise on the track
The Vamp is in the shadows with a velvet grin
Swordcat stands his ground and he will not give in
Pre-Chorus
When the storm rolls in and the neon fades
A knight keeps walking through the long parades
Chorus
Steel and honor, raise the blade up high
Swordcat never runs when the red fills the sky
Steel and honor, hear the city roar
One more round, one more round, one round more!
Verse 2
They said a cat could never wear a crown
I took every hit and I never backed down
The beans in the stands are chanting my name
Win it or lose it, I play it the same
Pre-Chorus
When the storm rolls in and the neon fades
A knight keeps walking through the long parades
Chorus
Steel and honor, raise the blade up high
Swordcat never runs when the red fills the sky
Steel and honor, hear the city roar
One more round, one more round, one round more!
Bridge
Kneel for no one
Bow to the code
A thousand miles on a lonely road
Strength and honor
Strength and honor!
Final Chorus
Steel and honor, raise the blade up high
Swordcat never runs when the red fills the sky
Steel and honor, hear the city roar
Meme City, Meme City, one round more!
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05 1:51
Lyrics
Intro
Pop! Pop! Pop! Pop!
Verse 1
Mouth wide open, here I come
Popcat louder than a marching drum
No inside voice, no volume knob
Screaming in the city is my favorite job
Chorus
Pop pop pop! Pop pop pop!
I don't know how to stop, stop, stop!
Pop pop pop! Pop pop pop!
Popcat's taking it all the way to the top!
Verse 2
Pwease says shush, but I can't hear
Swordcat covers both of his ears
Paper Hands runs when I open wide
The Vamp just faints on the velvet side
Chorus
Pop pop pop! Pop pop pop!
I don't know how to stop, stop, stop!
Pop pop pop! Pop pop pop!
Popcat's taking it all the way to the top!
Bridge
Shhh... shhh... quiet now...
Shhh... shhh...
POP!
Final Chorus
Pop pop pop! Pop pop pop!
I don't know how to stop, stop, stop!
Pop pop pop! Pop pop pop!
Popcat's taking it all the way to the top!
Pop!
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06 4:02
Lyrics
Intro
Darling... the line starts over there
Verse 1
Midnight at the door of the Ten Million Room
Candles in the glass and a cape like a plume
The Vamp checks the list with a velvet-gloved hand
Darling, it's exclusive, I'm sure you understand
Pre-Chorus
The music is pulsing, the floor is aglow
But you don't get in till the Vamp says so
Chorus
Behind the velvet rope, under violet light
Darling, you're not on the list tonight
Behind the velvet rope, where the shadows play
Dance until the sunrise, then I fly away
Verse 2
Paper Hands is shaking in a borrowed suit
Popcat's at the front and he's way too cute
I'll let you in, but here's the catch
Dance with the Vamp till the morning hatch
Pre-Chorus
The music is pulsing, the floor is aglow
But you don't get in till the Vamp says so
Chorus
Behind the velvet rope, under violet light
Darling, you're not on the list tonight
Behind the velvet rope, where the shadows play
Dance until the sunrise, then I fly away
Bridge
A cape, a candle, a dramatic sigh
Darling, every night's the night
Ooh, the night is young
Ooh, and so am I
Final Chorus
Behind the velvet rope, under violet light
Darling, you're on the list tonight
Behind the velvet rope, where the shadows play
Dance until the sunrise, then I fly away
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07 2:08
Lyrics
Intro
Psst... hey kid... come here...
Verse 1
Step right up, I've got a deal for you
Shiny little thing, it's practically brand new
The Rug Dev smiles with a wink and a grin
Just hand me your keys and I'll let you in
Chorus
It's too good, too good to be true
A gift from a stranger who's grinning at you
When the deal is too sweet and the smile's too wide
Walk away, walk away, keep your keys inside
Verse 2
Pwease takes a sip of his cocoa and sighs
He's seen this trick through a hundred disguises
No thank you, sir, but I'll pass for today
Pwease says please, then he walks away
Chorus
It's too good, too good to be true
A gift from a stranger who's grinning at you
When the deal is too sweet and the smile's too wide
Walk away, walk away, keep your keys inside
Bridge
The Rug Dev stomps and he pulls his hair
Nobody's falling for it anywhere
Check it twice, then check it again
Real friends never ask for your secret words, my friend
Final Chorus
It's too good, too good to be true
A gift from a stranger who's grinning at you
When the deal is too sweet and the smile's too wide
Walk away, walk away, keep your keys inside
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08 2:16
Lyrics
Intro
Uh oh... I left too early... again
Verse 1
Got up this morning and the chart was red
I ran out the door with a bag on my head
Five minutes later the sky turned green
Saddest little fella the city's ever seen
Chorus
I got the paper hands blues
Got paper in my hands and paper in my shoes
Every time I run, that's the time I lose
I got the paper hands blues
Verse 2
Wif in the beanie said zoom out, friend
But I was halfway gone around the bend
I flinch at a feather, I jump at a breeze
Paper Hands shaking right down to his knees
Chorus
I got the paper hands blues
Got paper in my hands and paper in my shoes
Every time I run, that's the time I lose
I got the paper hands blues
Bridge
Guitar, take it away
(guitar solo)
Maybe tomorrow I'll learn to stay
Outro
Paper hands... paper hands...
Ain't no glue in the world for these paper hands
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09 1:51
Lyrics
Intro
Ooh... yeah... pwease!
Verse 1
Pwease has a cocoa and a curly little smile
He holds every door and he waits for a while
When Popcat is screaming and the room's in a spin
Pwease says please and the calm comes in
Chorus
Say it nice, say it nice
A little bit of kindness, it's the secret spice
Say it nice, say it nice
A please and a thank you go a long, long way
Verse 2
Swordcat is grumpy after losing a round
Pwease brings a blanket and he sits right down
Nobody's perfect, but nobody's alone
In Meme City, every street's a home
Chorus
Say it nice, say it nice
A little bit of kindness, it's the secret spice
Say it nice, say it nice
A please and a thank you go a long, long way
Bridge
Ooh, pwease and thank you
Ooh, after you
Everybody now
Outro
Say it nice... pwease
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10 2:32
Lyrics
Intro
Yo... rain on the pavement... we live from the trenches
Verse 1
Neon on the puddles where the ramen steam rise
The line round the club, I can see it in their eyes
Swordcat on patrol with the blade on his back
Wif on the curb with a beanie, kicking back
Popcat on the corner, he's the loudest in the land
Pwease passing cocoa with a napkin in his hand
Every bean's watching from the curb with a cheer
Ain't no other city like the city right here
Chorus
Live from the trenches, the rain don't stop
From the bottom of the block to the rooftop
Live from the trenches, we never close
Meme City nights, that's how it goes
Verse 2
The Vamp at the door with a list and a cape
The Rug Dev selling something with a suspicious shape
Paper Hands sprinting, he heard a weird sound
It was just the thunder, man, come back around
The tower's on the skyline, the billboard's bright
Candice on the screen with the news tonight
We fall and we get up, we laugh and we fight
Same time tomorrow, same neon light
Chorus
Live from the trenches, the rain don't stop
From the bottom of the block to the rooftop
Live from the trenches, we never close
Meme City nights, that's how it goes
Outro
Live from the trenches... peace
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11 2:58
Lyrics
Intro
Ladies and gentlemen... THE GAUNTLET!
Verse 1
Stomp, stomp, the stadium shakes
A different game every round it takes
Swordcat's ready and Wif's in the zone
Popcat's warming up his megaphone
Pre-Chorus
Sumo in the sky, then a bomb in the air
Hurdles on the track and the hat to wear
Chorus
Run the gauntlet! Run the gauntlet!
Every round's a brand new game
Run the gauntlet! Run the gauntlet!
Only one walks out with the belt and the fame
Verse 2
The Rug Dev's plotting by the bench
Paper Hands fell in the goo trench
The crowd's on its feet and the beans go wild
Even the Vamp is cheering like a child
Pre-Chorus
Rollerball, tug of war, floor falling down
Every game's a coin flip in this town
Chorus
Run the gauntlet! Run the gauntlet!
Every round's a brand new game
Run the gauntlet! Run the gauntlet!
Only one walks out with the belt and the fame
Bridge
Three... two... one... GO!
(stomp stomp clap)
Three... two... one... GO!
Final Chorus
Run the gauntlet! Run the gauntlet!
Every round's a brand new game
Run the gauntlet! Run the gauntlet!
The Gauntlet Belt and the hall of fame!
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12 3:25
Lyrics
Intro
Everybody's waiting... for the room...
Everybody's waiting... for the room...
Verse 1
The line goes round the block and back again
Rain on the hats and the neon on the men
The Vamp at the rope says not tonight
But the bass from the door is a beautiful light
Pre-Chorus
One more step, one more step closer
Feel it in your chest, the beat goes over
Chorus
Ten million waiting room, we're dancing in the line
Ten million waiting room, the floor is gonna shine
Ten million waiting room, one day we'll be inside
Until then we dance right here outside
Verse 2
Popcat's at the front and he's shouting at the door
LED tiles flashing on the dance floor
Every color pulsing in a perfect wave
Everybody's dancing like they're never gonna behave
Pre-Chorus
One more step, one more step closer
Feel it in your chest, the beat goes over
Chorus
Ten million waiting room, we're dancing in the line
Ten million waiting room, the floor is gonna shine
Ten million waiting room, one day we'll be inside
Until then we dance right here outside
Bridge
(drop)
Inside, outside, everybody move
Inside, outside, feel the groove
(drop)
Inside, outside, everybody move
Inside, outside, feel the groove
Final Chorus
Ten million waiting room, we finally got inside
Ten million waiting room, the floor is open wide
Ten million waiting room, the night is on our side
Dance, dance, dance till the morning light
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13 3:23
Lyrics
Intro
Top of Tower One... the sun's coming up
Verse 1
Flying cars are drifting past the water tower
Swordcat and Wif at the quiet hour
The billboard's sleeping, the chart's on pause
Two old friends with no need for a cause
Pre-Chorus
Pink in the sky like a beanie on the sun
The night was long but the night is done
Chorus
Rooftop sunrise, golden on the glass
Every little storm is gonna pass
Rooftop sunrise, the city wakes below
We made it through the night, now we glow
Verse 2
We lost a round, we won a round, we laughed at both
Swordcat's armor shining like a promise and an oath
Wif says zoom out, and for once he's right
The whole wide world looks better in this light
Pre-Chorus
Pink in the sky like a beanie on the sun
The night was long but the night is done
Chorus
Rooftop sunrise, golden on the glass
Every little storm is gonna pass
Rooftop sunrise, the city wakes below
We made it through the night, now we glow
Bridge
(drop)
Hold on to the morning
Hold on to the view
Outro
Rooftop sunrise... me and you
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14 2:39
Lyrics
Intro
Sun's out! Meme Beach!
Verse 1
Flip-flops slapping on the boardwalk boards
Pwease with a juice and a pair of swimming cords
Popcat's building castles that he screams at too
Swordcat in a towel, yeah, the knight needs a day off too
Chorus
Meme Beach, Meme Beach, waves on repeat
Sand on the toes and the sun on the street
Meme Beach, Meme Beach, nothing to do
Just the ocean and the sky and the crew
Verse 2
The Vamp's under an umbrella hiding from the light
Wif's on the volleyball, setting it up right
Paper Hands ran from a wave that was small
The lifeguard laughing at the top of the tower wall
Chorus
Meme Beach, Meme Beach, waves on repeat
Sand on the toes and the sun on the street
Meme Beach, Meme Beach, nothing to do
Just the ocean and the sky and the crew
Bridge
Bonfire tonight under string lights
Marshmallows, guitars and the pier so bright
Outro
Meme Beach... see you at sunset
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15 2:38
Lyrics
Intro
Houseguests... the votes are in
Verse 1
Six portraits on the memory wall
One of them won't be here at all
The couch is quiet, the hot tub's still
Everybody's whispering, nobody will
Pre-Chorus
And Candice holds the envelope tight
Somebody's walking out that door tonight
Chorus
It's eviction night, hold my hand
Up the stairs to the exit, can you understand?
It's eviction night, don't cry for me
I'll be watching from the city, you'll see
Verse 2
The Vamp was plotting in the diary room
Pwease made everybody cocoa in the gloom
Swordcat swore he'd protect his friend
But every season has to have an end
Pre-Chorus
And Candice holds the envelope tight
Somebody's walking out that door tonight
Chorus
It's eviction night, hold my hand
Up the stairs to the exit, can you understand?
It's eviction night, don't cry for me
I'll be watching from the city, you'll see
Bridge
Goodbye kitchen island
Goodbye glowing fridge
Goodbye to the drama
I'll see you from the bridge
Final Chorus
It's eviction night, hold my hand
Up the stairs to the exit, can you understand?
It's eviction night, don't cry for me
Meme City House forever, you'll see
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16 1:48
Lyrics
Intro
This is MCN... and this... is breaking news!
Verse 1
Ticker at the desk with a pencil and a stare
Candice on the scene with the wind in her hair
The tape is rolling on the bottom of the screen
Biggest little city that you've ever seen
Chorus
Breaking news! Breaking news!
Something happened, you won't believe who
Breaking news! Breaking news!
Stay tuned, stay tuned, we're coming back to you
Verse 2
Swordcat wins a battle on the rooftop
Popcat screamed so loud that the music had to stop
The Rug Dev spotted sneaking past the gate
Paper Hands reportedly left way too late
Chorus
Breaking news! Breaking news!
Something happened, you won't believe who
Breaking news! Breaking news!
Stay tuned, stay tuned, we're coming back to you
Bridge
And now the weather...
Fog in the morning, sunshine at night
Back to you, Ticker, everything's alright
Outro
This has been MCN... good night, Meme City
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17 2:59
Lyrics
Verse 1
Catch it, throw it, pass it on
The fuse is lit and the clock is gone
Rug Dev laughing with a match in hand
Hot potato in the arcade land
Chorus
Rug bomb! Pass it around!
Don't be the last one holding it down
Rug bomb! Throw it away!
Boom goes the bomb, game over, play again
Verse 2
Paper Hands throws it before he can catch
Popcat screams and he lights the match
Wif plays it cool with a sideways toss
Swordcat blocks it like a knight and a boss
Chorus
Rug bomb! Pass it around!
Don't be the last one holding it down
Rug bomb! Throw it away!
Boom goes the bomb, game over, play again
Bridge
Level up! Level up!
Extra life! Extra life!
Insert coin... just kidding
Outro
Tick... tick... BOOM!
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18 1:44
Lyrics
Intro
Good morning, class! Good morning, Wif!
Verse 1
Take your seat, it's Trench School time
Wif's at the board with a lesson and a rhyme
Rule number one, write it in your book
A stranger with a prize? Take a second look
Chorus
Trench School! Trench School!
Learning how to stay safe and cool
Check it twice, then click it once
Trench School, Trench School, we're no dunce!
Verse 2
Rule number two, keep your secret words secret
Nobody real is gonna ask you to repeat it
Rule number three, when it's way too sweet
Walk away slow on your own two feet
Chorus
Trench School! Trench School!
Learning how to stay safe and cool
Check it twice, then click it once
Trench School, Trench School, we're no dunce!
Bridge
Paper Hands raises his hand up high
Can I go home now? Teacher, why?
Pwease says please, can we learn some more?
That's what Trench School's for!
Outro
Class dismissed! See you tomorrow!
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19 3:01
Lyrics
Intro
Heave! Ho! Sing it with me!
Verse 1
Oh, the rain came down on the Meme City street
And the beans on the curb stomped their tiny feet
With a coin on the chest and a song in the throat
We sailed down the trenches in a cardboard boat
Chorus
Heave ho, beans on the curb
Sing for the city, every last word
Heave ho, rain or shine
The trenches are yours and the trenches are mine
Verse 2
Old Swordcat stood at the bow of the ship
Wif at the wheel with a steady grip
Popcat in the crow's nest screaming land
Paper Hands bailing with a bucket in his hand
Chorus
Heave ho, beans on the curb
Sing for the city, every last word
Heave ho, rain or shine
The trenches are yours and the trenches are mine
Bridge
(stomp stomp clap)
Raise your mugs of cocoa high
Pwease is pouring, give it a try
Final Chorus
(stomp stomp clap)
Heave ho, beans on the curb
Sing for the city, every last word
Heave ho, rain or shine
Meme City forever, the trenches are mine!
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20 2:56
Lyrics
Intro
It's late... the lights are dimming... but we'll be here
Verse 1
The rooftop's empty and the rain is soft
Swordcat hangs his armor in the loft
Wif pulls the beanie down over his eyes
Popcat whispers, for once, a quiet goodbye
Chorus
See you on the stream, same time tomorrow
Bring your laughter, leave your sorrow
See you on the stream, the city never sleeps
We'll keep the lights on, that's a promise we keep
Verse 2
Pwease waves from the window with a cocoa cup
The Vamp flies home before the sun comes up
The Rug Dev's grumbling, Paper Hands is snoring
The beans in the stands are already roaring
Chorus
See you on the stream, same time tomorrow
Bring your laughter, leave your sorrow
See you on the stream, the city never sleeps
We'll keep the lights on, that's a promise we keep
Bridge
Thank you for watching
Thank you for staying
Thank you for laughing
Thank you for playing
Thank you for watching
Thank you for staying
Thank you for laughing
Thank you for playing
Final Chorus
See you on the stream, same time tomorrow
Bring your laughter, leave your sorrow
See you on the stream, Meme City dreams
We'll keep the lights on... see you on the stream