Lyric That Makes Me Shout "Get A Life"
Posted by Tony Donaghey on 29 October 2008 - 7:57am.
The radio at work was playing The Bangles - Manic Monday and every time it plays I mentally rant at the lyric about being late and wishing "the bed was already made" - I'm sorry but most people would ignore it and get out the house.
Any other lyrics that get your goat?
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THE SPECIALS
Too Much Too Young
'Call me immature, call me a poseur
I'll spread manure in your bed of roses'
Now, I'm no Titchmarsh, but won't that make 'em grow better?
Could be wrong but...
... I always thought that the line "wish my bed was already made" was a euphenism for not having to work anymore because she was all set up for life?
That's what it means to me.
Hopefully That Will Calm Me Down ...
...next time I hear it.
Sights I'd like to see.....
"The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair, now,
And wondering what dress to wear, now,
I say a little prayer for you"
My introduction to the man mountain that is Jackie Leven was his consummate cover of this Aretha staple. And I still include it on most compilations. But, big Jackie in make up? I don't think so, even in his Doll by Doll days. Let's face it, Little Jackie he ain't.
He has...
...been seen out in a skirt (kilt) though, so tranvestitism in the scotch has a long history.Add a bit of lip gloss and our Jackie would be a stunner.
Mmmmmmm
when
will someone do a major article on this man?gotta be the most underrated talent out there.
Leven, Fisher and King
The mention of Robert Fisher at the end of this brings to mind the tour these two guys - along with the excellent Michael Weston King - did a year or so back. All three on stage taking turns to sing their own songs with backing from the other two.
As well as a great live performer and recording artist Jackie Leven is also an entertaining writer - I always make a point of visiting his website for his latest Deep Pool blogs.
Deep Pool
Now via his Myspace site, as jackieleven.com hasbeen snaffled by website piracy some momths ago...
Recommended.
That's not piracy
That's someone being daft enough to neglect their domain name. And if you don't renew, it goes back on sale.
The Deep Pools New Home
Yeah Jackie had some problems with hijacking and people in his address book being hit by spam so the new home is www.jackieleven.co.uk
new and improved.
Daft enough to neglect their domain name?
Well, maybe, but isn't it a bit of a bollox if you have to remember to check who you are, in case someone, conceptually, becomes you. I dare say you would be peeved if I asked you to change my webname to Fraser Lewry, assuming , of course, there were another amnesty. I dare say you wouldn't do it, but how would you know if I were to ask you to change my name to the "real" name of another blogger. Sure, it's a free (sic) world and all that, but it doesn't make it right.
Thanks for the info on the new domain, BTW, Tony D. What a strange coincidence, tho', as my name is actually Anthony Donaghy.......
Domains
If you own a domain name, you have to pay to have it renewed annually. If you don't, you lose it, simple as that. Invariably it'll be picked up automatically by one of the hundreds of companies who buy up expired domains and sell advertising on the websites in the hope that that previous owner's work will generate traffic that they might benefit from, and that's what appears to have happened here. It's a lousy process, and I hate the business model, but I have little sympathy for anyone losing a domain in this way: pay your bills and it won't happen.
Imagine
"Imagine" must be one of the worst songs ever and particularly the lyrics make me gag.
Ok
No Beatle lover me, but I feel you are a tad harsh. I recall the astonishment that greeted its release and the playing, playing, playing, playing of it to death. I think it is its overfamiliarity that grates. For a fresh take on it, I heartily commend Jack Johnsons version on the Darfur tribute. And nearly all lyrics were trite at the time. It was the rules.
Po faced
I just think it is so po faced, and the sight of the punchy urban guerilla multi millionaire genius at the white grand piano in his mansion wittering on about peace and non materialism makes me cring. You are probably right though, I didn't dislike it anything like as much at first. Mind you I passively subscribed to the Lennon is Icon view at that point!
yep
I recall hearing it on Pete Drummond's (what happened to him?) saturday night show when it was first released and it was greeted like a message from God. I agree over familiarity killed it in the end just like it did with most "classic rock" tunes.
Thank you thank you
For reminding me of a great DJ who also knew a thing about music - whatever happened to them. Now the voice of many ads, as you can hear. Here.
http://www.yaketyyak.co.uk/boys2.asp?id=89&voicetype=All
"People Are People...
So why should it be, you and me should get along so awfully?"
You really want to know why? It's 'cos you write such bloody awful lyrics that's why!
What's this all about then?
"The afternoon was very clear
The sun was beating down on me
I got thirsty for a beer
Then I had to go to sea
The sea was very rough
It made me feel sick
But I like that kind of stuff
It beats arithmetic"
From Slow Jam by New Order.
Bernard's never exactly been the most eloquent word smith, but that really is piss-poor.
I'm clever, me...
"Loose talk in the classroom
To hurt they try and try
Strong words in the staffroom
The accusations fly
Its no use, he sees her
He starts to shake and cough
Just like the old man in
That book by nabakov"
I know this always come up in dodgy lyrics postings, but peek freans, nabisco and huntley and palmers working together could not have taken it better....
Coldplay
Is it me or does that pillock really sing the lines "Roman Catholic choirs are singing" & "I hope St. Peter will call my name"...in one of their recent songs?
Please tell me it's me and my rock induced tinitus messing with my ears!
I'm a Roman Catholic...
... who's not St. Peter and who avoids Coldplay at every opportunity so, I can't answer this query. But I'm guessing your instincts are finely tuned.