Don't forget this song was written in the late 80s. Recall Bob and Midge making their massive "Petition."
Aside: Why did they something about snow in Africa? It doesn't really snow in Africa.
However, Tanita's too smart for that. She's simply making her own political stance, personal feelings to anyone who will listen and with great irony, it's even included in the song: nobody cares, their too wrapped up in their own lives.
Anyway, if this was actually a song about a one night stand? To extrapolate it from that and create this? That is pure genius!!!
Or on the flip side, maybe it was literal. Maybe the two of them sat up and talked about politics until the sun rose.
Nonetheless, her "sobriety" has nothing to do with alcohol. That's TOO literal for all the very complicated similies and metaphors. I think the "twist" is a sort of "wake up call" to what's going around her. Like taking time to drink some tea and think about what's REALLY going on.
Final answer? No. You're not going to break (twist) me in knowing what these people need (my sobriety!) I know they need help!
People, forget your selfish, superficial, garbage and even racism: "I don't care about different thoughts. Different thoughts are good for me."
I've struggled with these lyrics for years. At first I thought it was a love song. Then addiction, but now? It's totally clear to me? And the video nailed it.
Don't forget this song was written in the late 80s. Recall Bob and Midge making their massive "Petition."
Aside: Why did they something about snow in Africa? It doesn't really snow in Africa.
However, Tanita's too smart for that. She's simply making her own political stance, personal feelings to anyone who will listen and with great irony, it's even included in the song: nobody cares, their too wrapped up in their own lives.
Anyway, if this was actually a song about a one night stand? To extrapolate it from that and create this? That is pure genius!!!
Or on the flip side, maybe it was literal. Maybe the two of them sat up and talked about politics until the sun rose.
Nonetheless, her "sobriety" has nothing to do with alcohol. That's TOO literal for all the very complicated similies and metaphors. I think the "twist" is a sort of "wake up call" to what's going around her. Like taking time to drink some tea and think about what's REALLY going on.
Final answer? No. You're not going to break (twist) me in knowing what these people need (my sobriety!) I know they need help!
People, forget your selfish, superficial, garbage and even racism: "I don't care about different thoughts. Different thoughts are good for me."
I've struggled with these lyrics for years. At first I thought it was a love song. Then addiction, but now? It's totally clear to me? And the video nailed it.
Cheers,