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| Robyn Hitchcock – Queen Elvis Lyrics
| 8 years ago
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I always wondered if Hitchcock wrote this about David Bowie, Elton John or Morrissey, but listening now I think about Bruce-Caitlin Jenner! |
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| Shout Out Louds – Walking in Your Footsteps Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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Beautiful song. As the father of two teenage girls, that first verse is definitely "parent to child," as we all have to go through our own "dark tunnel blindfolded" despite what good advice a parent can give.
The rest of the song is "child to parent," as children continue to seek parental guidance throughout life, no matter how useful it is. I just hope my kids "cover my tracks" and turn my "dust into diamonds" after I'm gone!
"Optica" was my favorite album last year (edging out National & Vampire Weekend). It's a shame the Shout Out Louds didn't get the big American audience they deserved with that album. Next time, guys! |
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| The New Pornographers – The Bleeding Heart Show Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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I thought it was a relationship that, while never quite "fitting" right, has now reached the point where it's past the histerical/dramatic breakup, and they just decide to revel in the situation. |
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| The Jam – Start! Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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I always thought it was about working up the courage to ask a girl out...but that may have been because I was 16 first time I heard it! |
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| The Jam – Absolute Beginners Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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It was written in tribute to Colin McInnes' wonderful book of the same name (though Weller supposedly hadn't actually read it yet!). |
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| The Pogues – Tuesday Morning Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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I'm amazed this song has never been linked to 9/11, as if you imagine the lyrics come from a firefighter lost on that day, it's eerie. (Fell through the window/dressed in mourning/Wish it was Monday evening, etc.). Great song! |
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