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Billy Bragg – Island Of No Return Lyrics	10 years ago
This song is about the Falklands War.

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Pixies – Vamos Lyrics	11 years ago
Before that, the line appeared in the song "Summertime" by Gershwin.

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U2 – When I Look At The World Lyrics	12 years ago
I like the pope interpretation. I always imagined the smoke referred to the incense burned so often in Catholic churches. To one person it might be spiritual and meaningful, but to another it might just be a bunch of smoke.

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U2 – New York Lyrics	12 years ago
Just wanted to point out the line "Tell yourself you will stay in, but it's down to Alphaville" probably refers to the Godard film ALPHAVILLE. Don't remember it that well, but it's one of those future dystopia stories. Definitely a classic.

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Soft Cell – Torch Lyrics	12 years ago
To me it's about listening to a (torch) singer perform and feeling a deep connection. Being really moved by a musical performance.

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Blur – Peach Lyrics	12 years ago
Sounds like somebody shot himself in the head. Probably has something to do with the locket from the girl he once loved. Not every line makes sense though.

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The Brunettes – Small Town Crew Lyrics	13 years ago
The first verse is about Hollywood. People "make illegal money" by dressing as characters and posing for pictures with tourists in front of the Chinese Theater. Also, the church of Scientology is nearby, where you can take a stress test.

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The Flaming Lips – Superhumans Lyrics	14 years ago
A love song.

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The Flaming Lips – Oh, My Pregnant Head (Labia in the Sunlight) Lyrics	14 years ago
I think he's giving her a handjob.

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The Flaming Lips – Pilot Can at the Queer of God Lyrics	14 years ago
I don't think it's complete nonsense. He hasn't seen this girl for a long time, but now he's fallen for her. She's in the army now and doesn't remember him anymore. Hence the helicopter and the pilot dreams like she came from outer space.

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Cat Stevens – I'm Gonna Get Me A Gun Lyrics	14 years ago
Kind of surprised all those ignorant fools who keep calling Cat Stevens a terrorist haven't commented on this one. I suspect it's a bit sarcastic, but it makes a great outlet when you're mad. And talk about sweet bells!

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Cake – Pretty Pink Ribbon Lyrics	14 years ago
Um, I hate to break it to you, but plenty of people die of breast cancer.

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Patti Smith – Fireflies Lyrics	14 years ago
She's waiting for death to be with the one she loves.

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Cream – Sunshine Of Your Love Lyrics	14 years ago
I think he means the lights going out, as street lights do when the sun comes up.

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