This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
got a caveman banging on my back door.
got a hang man hanging on my front lawn.
got an old maid wasting away in the living room.
kids in the kitchen with their mouths full of silver spoons.
got a paper full of yellow journalism.
a restaurant waiter selling me words of wisdom.
the small town crier is chilling with the village idiots.
the big city slickers are still busy building pyramids.
got a diploma but no wall to hang it.
tags on the bathroom stall to make me famous.
a job description that don't fit the bill.
a fatal femme fatale dressed to kill.
get me out of this...lie detector test.
my pupils inhale and exhale.
my breath is a microphone check. 1, 2, what is this?
in a world where the girl's got retro tatoos
and all i've got is a gut and velcro black shoes
and elbows that move in a way that make space
i'm looking at you. (stay awake, stay awake).
natural face affected by the chemical leaks.
grammatical mistakes in every sentence i speak.
it doesn't matter, i make enough sense to seem deep.
now look at me. (go to sleep, go to sleep).
got a flea circus, i'm trying to take it to the road.
got a nervous tick, they think i'm faking it though.
got some cat in a back alley scratching up my records.
some big wigs with fat bellies asking for seconds.
got a fly girl with a landing strip begging for hot wax.
a lonely upper lip and it's begging for a mustache.
a prison system that listens to the parables of johnny cash.
a wannabe war hero who only travels in body bags.
i've got a poor man's version of a rich man.
i've got a small van swerving through a big land.
i've got a road map that's looking a lot like a math test.
a blocked phone number and a bunk home address.
i've got a way out but i ain't trying to use it,
'cause i've got some ins and i'mma bet all my winnings.
if it hurts me more than it hurts you, then i won't hurt you.
i've got more sense than virtue.
i've got a curfew. it's 12 o'clock.
after that, i'll start trembling if i get fed hiphop.
'cause i'm a g to the r-e-m-l-i-n.
if i wasn't then why would i say i am?
i said get me out of this...lie detector test.
my pupils inhale and exhale.
my breath is a microphone check. 1, 2, what is this?
got a hang man hanging on my front lawn.
got an old maid wasting away in the living room.
kids in the kitchen with their mouths full of silver spoons.
got a paper full of yellow journalism.
a restaurant waiter selling me words of wisdom.
the small town crier is chilling with the village idiots.
the big city slickers are still busy building pyramids.
got a diploma but no wall to hang it.
tags on the bathroom stall to make me famous.
a job description that don't fit the bill.
a fatal femme fatale dressed to kill.
get me out of this...lie detector test.
my pupils inhale and exhale.
my breath is a microphone check. 1, 2, what is this?
in a world where the girl's got retro tatoos
and all i've got is a gut and velcro black shoes
and elbows that move in a way that make space
i'm looking at you. (stay awake, stay awake).
natural face affected by the chemical leaks.
grammatical mistakes in every sentence i speak.
it doesn't matter, i make enough sense to seem deep.
now look at me. (go to sleep, go to sleep).
got a flea circus, i'm trying to take it to the road.
got a nervous tick, they think i'm faking it though.
got some cat in a back alley scratching up my records.
some big wigs with fat bellies asking for seconds.
got a fly girl with a landing strip begging for hot wax.
a lonely upper lip and it's begging for a mustache.
a prison system that listens to the parables of johnny cash.
a wannabe war hero who only travels in body bags.
i've got a poor man's version of a rich man.
i've got a small van swerving through a big land.
i've got a road map that's looking a lot like a math test.
a blocked phone number and a bunk home address.
i've got a way out but i ain't trying to use it,
'cause i've got some ins and i'mma bet all my winnings.
if it hurts me more than it hurts you, then i won't hurt you.
i've got more sense than virtue.
i've got a curfew. it's 12 o'clock.
after that, i'll start trembling if i get fed hiphop.
'cause i'm a g to the r-e-m-l-i-n.
if i wasn't then why would i say i am?
i said get me out of this...lie detector test.
my pupils inhale and exhale.
my breath is a microphone check. 1, 2, what is this?
Lyrics submitted by yeawelluh
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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Yo La Tengo
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
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/
I've heard suggestion that this song is in fact about being 'straight edge' around other people using which puts a weird spin on the lyrics.