This song is an example of Wire's very wry sense of humor. It refers to the pop culture media ("saw you in a mag"), and how they deliver the trashy content we all want ("kissing a man, smoking a fag"). But we as a society like to pretend we're above it, and won't allow the use of curse words in mainstream media (hence the self-censorship--1, 2, "X" you).
For such a blazing punk song that goes by so quick, it leaves you with plenty to think about. That's why it's a classic that has endured.
I actually think yours makes the most sense. Wire doesn't seem like the kind of band to make a song that's just about gay sex or something. I think like most punk bands they were more political.
I actually think yours makes the most sense. Wire doesn't seem like the kind of band to make a song that's just about gay sex or something. I think like most punk bands they were more political.
This song is an example of Wire's very wry sense of humor. It refers to the pop culture media ("saw you in a mag"), and how they deliver the trashy content we all want ("kissing a man, smoking a fag"). But we as a society like to pretend we're above it, and won't allow the use of curse words in mainstream media (hence the self-censorship--1, 2, "X" you).
For such a blazing punk song that goes by so quick, it leaves you with plenty to think about. That's why it's a classic that has endured.
I actually think yours makes the most sense. Wire doesn't seem like the kind of band to make a song that's just about gay sex or something. I think like most punk bands they were more political.
I actually think yours makes the most sense. Wire doesn't seem like the kind of band to make a song that's just about gay sex or something. I think like most punk bands they were more political.
@leamanc I really liked Cher's cover version of this
@leamanc I really liked Cher's cover version of this