| Regina Spektor – Samson Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| I agree with the above comments - obviously referencing the story of Samson and using that imagery to describe a modern relationship. In some ways it's about the domestication of the modern male. If Samson had been "tamed" by Delilah before all his feats of strength, the Bible wouldn't have mentioned him. | |
| Rosie Thomas – Pretty Dress Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I think there's a motherly tone here too (although maybe that's just because I'm a mother.) Every parent feels like they want to protect their child from the cruelty of other kids, and wishes that all nice little girls could grow up to be homecoming queen. There are lots of allusions to fairy tales too - the "pretty dress" she's putting on for the dance reminds me of Cinderella ("all the pretty princes will see you"), and the "red coat" and "walking in the woods" could reference Little Red Riding Hood. Both stories about the ways girls are victimized by a scary outside world, and what we have to put ourselves through to gain acceptance. |
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| Ryan Adams – English Girls Approximately Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Anyone else notice that Marianne Faithfull's backing vox sound a lot like Beth Orton? I thought for sure it was her the first time I listened, had to actually look at the liner notes to find out it wasn't. I wonder if that was intentional. I don't know if any Beth songs are about Ryan... but This One's Gonna Bruise was written by him. Absolutely heartbreaking song. |
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