The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
You're so satin chic
Look rich, talking cheap
On your telephone
Won't be coming home
He's my man
Yeah, he's my man
You don't understand
Dressed up, lizard green
Celluloid seventeen
Lip gloss bold as blood
You got 'em lining up
He's my man
Yeah, he's my man
You don't understand
Racing through the stars
You killed me awhile
My smile synchronized
For every one tonight
He's my man
Yeah, he's my man
You don't understand
Look rich, talking cheap
On your telephone
Won't be coming home
He's my man
Yeah, he's my man
You don't understand
Dressed up, lizard green
Celluloid seventeen
Lip gloss bold as blood
You got 'em lining up
He's my man
Yeah, he's my man
You don't understand
Racing through the stars
You killed me awhile
My smile synchronized
For every one tonight
He's my man
Yeah, he's my man
You don't understand
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Light Up The Sky
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This is a hauntingly beautiful song about introspection, specifically about looking back at a relationship that started bad and ended so poorly, that the narrator wants to go back to the very beginning and tell himself to not even travel down that road. I believe that the relationship started poorly because of the lines:
"Take me back to the night we met:When the night was full of terrors: And your eyes were filled with tears: When you had not touched me yet"
So, the first night was not a great start, but the narrator pursued the relationship and eventually both overcame the rough start to fall in love with each other:
"I had all and then most of you"
Like many relationships that turn sour, it was not a quick decline, but a gradual one where the narrator and their partner fall out of love and gradually grow apart
"Some and now none of you"
Losing someone who was once everything in your world, who you could confide in, tell your secrets to, share all the most intimate parts of your life, to being strangers with that person is probably one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. So Painful, the narrator wants to go back in time and tell himself to not even pursue the relationship.
This was the perfect song for "13 Reasons Why"
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
The beat sort of reminds me of the doors Alabama Song (Whisky Bar).
ooooooh myyyyyy goooooooodness! why has no one commented on this superbio song yet?! it is THE BEST on supernature! i love love love it! it rocks my sad little world- it makes me wanna do a tap dance with a cane and a bowler hat xx
It is just "teh coolest" song, though :D. I love how it makes seemingly "old fashioned" beats and instruments (i.e. the almost robotic 4/4 and the honky tonk piano) just sooo awesome! Although I think the lyrics are rather self explanatory. Her "man" is some glam star that some people may not understand why she loves, but still manages to turn many peoples' heads ;).
damn no one comments this song. sad. but yeah this song really is the best. especially the Through the Mystic remix by the Flaming Lips. :D
See, this song feels different to me. This song makes me feel like she's got some skanky girl after her man
"Dressed up in lizard green Celluloid seventeen Lip gloss bold as blood"
"He's my man Yeah he's my man You don't understand"
Maybe not necessarily the exact meaning she meant for it to be... but that's what it came out as for me. And it works so well because my boyfriend's ex-girlfriend is being all sneaky and trying to get him back (which won't happen)... So, when I listen to this song I start thinking about her and saying "Yeah, he's my man... you don't understand" Haha
it sounds to me like its about woman who's husband/bf/etc is just a fake person and she knows it. and even though their love is gone, she fakes it too to keep the image of their relationship going.
I agree with the skanky girl after her man theory...
I'm actually wondering why nobody seems to care what she is singing after the Ne na na na na na na na!!!!
I've always wondered that.
I believe it's a bit too slurred to try make out.
This song always strikes me as a bit stalkerish rather than protective, sounds very deluded and manic (especially when she repeats saying love towards the end). It always reminds me of Misery bu Stephen King.
I'm with adrienne on this one its totaly about some little B**** trying to steal her guy