One of the more obscure songs by the Kinks, tho it was used for a TV ad c. 2015. Some of the melody is copped from the Who's "I Can't Explain". This was likely a 'tit-for-tat' choice on the part of the Kinks, as the debut Who single was clearly influenced by "You Really Got Me".
One of the more obscure songs by the Kinks, tho it was used for a TV ad c. 2015. Some of the melody is copped from the Who's "I Can't Explain". This was likely a 'tit-for-tat' choice on the part of the Kinks, as the debut Who single was clearly influenced by "You Really Got Me".
Not just about gang violence, put poor-on-poor violence, which is a product of the government, because the government wanted and created a system that would cause poverty, knowing it would cause violence amongst the poor. Have you ever heard about that study of monkeys, and when the one group one got beat up by a more dominant group, the group that just got beat up would turn violent amongst themselves?
Not just about gang violence, put poor-on-poor violence, which is a product of the government, because the government wanted and created a system that would cause poverty, knowing it would cause violence amongst the poor. Have you ever heard about that study of monkeys, and when the one group one got beat up by a more dominant group, the group that just got beat up would turn violent amongst themselves?
I just wanna JUMP!!!
I just wanna JUMP!!!
Lots of varying interpretations of this song! Not unusual for a New Order song, but somewhat unusual for a song that has a relatively straightforward narrative, for a New Order Song. I always interpreted this song to be about a different 'bizarre love triangle' where the narrator stole Johnny's wife and the two became estranged "I used to think of him, he used to think of me." Johnny surprises his friend by showing up at his house on his birthday "he was so very nice...to think of me at this point in time." But all is...
Lots of varying interpretations of this song! Not unusual for a New Order song, but somewhat unusual for a song that has a relatively straightforward narrative, for a New Order Song. I always interpreted this song to be about a different 'bizarre love triangle' where the narrator stole Johnny's wife and the two became estranged "I used to think of him, he used to think of me." Johnny surprises his friend by showing up at his house on his birthday "he was so very nice...to think of me at this point in time." But all is not forgiven as Johnny pulls a gun on him and then presumably shoots him. For me, this is supported by the lines in the following verse about the love affair where the love had gone and "she (the ex-wife) used to think of him, he used to think of her."
I suppose the interpretation about the wife could work as well. It just seems odd to me that she would be surprised at Johnny giving her a gift on her birthday and thinking of her. But it's possible that she left him, they became estranged and he came back to kill her because he felt she metaphorically killed him by leaving him. The line of the song that is somewhat comical line to me in an otherwise horrifying context is "Though he was ashamed that he had took a life, Johnny came back with another wife"- Johnny's reaction is so offhanded to murder, like I feel bad about it, but time to move on!
The ending of this song is so poignant with Peter Hook's gently strummed guitar line and the narrator expressing sorrow and lament, while at the same time finally feeling liberated of the torment of the moment and sense of guilt. The song structure is relatively simple for a NO song of this period (though beautifully effective), the compelling narrative definitely makes this song stand out.
To me, this song is about a middle aged man who has made the decision to leave (run away from?) the love of his life.
To me, this song is about a middle aged man who has made the decision to leave (run away from?) the love of his life.
He suffers from depression or bipolar and realizes, for both his love and himself, that he must leave.
He suffers from depression or bipolar and realizes, for both his love and himself, that he must leave.
Everybody's talkin "at' him because folks have noticed his behaviour and they all have advice and criticism. He can't here a word their sayin because he is not listening. Or, doesn't want to. The echo is the truth he won't face.
Everybody's talkin "at' him because folks have noticed his behaviour and they all have advice and criticism. He can't here a word their sayin because he is not listening. Or, doesn't want to. The echo is the truth he won't face.
People stop and stare because from his perspective he is a strange outsider having a breakdown No one can resist gawking at an ongoing tragedy. He can't see their faces because he refuses to look in their eyes. The shadows of their eyes hold the truth, which he will not see.
He dreams of a place where he can be himself (going where the weather suits my clothes). Banking of of the north east wind.... Sailing across the ocean skipping like a stone.. freedom.
When he laments, I won't let you leave leave my love behind, he is letting his love know that, because he absolutely cannot bear the thought of her leaving him, he must go first.
Leaving is a gift to his love. Who, because she can no longer cope with his mental illness, will be leaving him soon.
This is a love song. Romantic love and self love.
Loved it🔥💯💯Beyonce is speaking about how she would act if she were a boy, she would treat his girl in a very respectful manner, giving love, honesty ,time and all the attention the girl deserves
Loved it🔥💯💯Beyonce is speaking about how she would act if she were a boy, she would treat his girl in a very respectful manner, giving love, honesty ,time and all the attention the girl deserves
The time we have is a gift. Don't waste it. Tomorrow may not come and spend your time with those who love you and you them. Don't take anything for granted. Also broken hearts teach us to be better people, thru heartache we grow and learn so much and we have an obligation to teach our children and also to introduce them to all genres of music. Music is a gift and I'm sure God is turning up the volume in heaven. Even if you hate the music your kids like, accept it and by doing so they may take...
The time we have is a gift. Don't waste it. Tomorrow may not come and spend your time with those who love you and you them. Don't take anything for granted. Also broken hearts teach us to be better people, thru heartache we grow and learn so much and we have an obligation to teach our children and also to introduce them to all genres of music. Music is a gift and I'm sure God is turning up the volume in heaven. Even if you hate the music your kids like, accept it and by doing so they may take time to listen to songs like Telephone line. Music lifts our soul, it gets us off it makes us cry and makes us laugh, makes us think and remember. Thank you ELO for all you have given us.
After hearing today, and bringing tears to my eyes I have to say to me it's wishing I could call someone that I love, who is no longer with us. How little time we have with one another and how we need to cherish the time we have because one day we can only wish that we could tell them all the things we didn't when we had the chance. To me it's not about a lover but my father. If only I knew then what I know now. I would have called him every day. As a young girl...
After hearing today, and bringing tears to my eyes I have to say to me it's wishing I could call someone that I love, who is no longer with us. How little time we have with one another and how we need to cherish the time we have because one day we can only wish that we could tell them all the things we didn't when we had the chance. To me it's not about a lover but my father. If only I knew then what I know now. I would have called him every day. As a young girl we became estranged thru divorce but reunited only 6 months before he passed. My father gave me so much especially music. Music was his greatest passion. I grew up not knowing how much he loved us but instead was brainwashed into fearing him. I didn't know anything. All my best childhood memories were with him I know that now. He wanted everything good for me and the most valuable lessons in life I got from him. I am so grateful to God that I know now the man my father was. If I could tell him everything if he could just pick up the phone. A beautiful heartfelt song and hope that people will not wait til it's too late to call someone and tell them how much they mean and how they cherish all they have together. Thank you ELO
i wish there were more recent comments on bands like this. i wish teenagers still liked kick ass rock and punk
i wish there were more recent comments on bands like this. i wish teenagers still liked kick ass rock and punk
It’s about heroin addiction
It’s about heroin addiction