Hey, Soul Sister

Going along with your 80's references...how about "You're the one I have decided who's 'one of my kind'". A nod to "Need You Tonight" by INXS??<br /> <br /> And who cares if you're reading into it too much, I'd rather read that than how much a song makes you think of your ex!

Oh wow! There are so many more references than I caught. Maybe this really was what he was going for.

You're not reading too much in, I don't think. I noticed this from the first listen; the song is rife with 80's references, ie. "untrimmed chest", your references, even the desire to "blow" her mind (the term became popular for cocaine in the era during which the drug exploded in popularity). I like to envision this as the speaker's memory of one of his early, possibly first, true love-esque experiences, and perhaps the event occurred in the 80s, which explains the references. A simple, upbeat and wholly inspiring celebratory look at the beauty and joy of budding affection.

I think you're right, these are explanatory meanings..

I completely agree with you jayger, especially when you consider that the band members pretty much grew up in the 80's. And what's kind of disappointing is how many people don't recognize the references. Like whitenoise above who had no idea who Mr. Mister was, and frankly Grim's response looks like it's right out of a google search. Mr. Mister is a great band along with just about every other musician in that decade and it's a real shame that those memories are fading out of American life, but I like songs like this that have deeper meanings and at the same time remind you of other great things.

What about if it´s not about love and a woman, but all about cocaine? Try listening again, seems to fit.

thank you! i completely agree with you. this is clearly just a cute love song. anyone who thinks its about prostitutes or getting head or suicide is just thinking wayyy to much into it.

Hmmm,sorry myIdea, but I think your answer is a little pretentious. You sound like a huge ass hole...suicide? Come on man, this song suggests nothing about death. If anything, I would say it's pretty sexual.

you may not share this view with myIdea, but you should still be polite about it devantechoward. this site is to share our ideas of what a song means, and thats exactly what they did. you can share your opinion, but still avoid insulting others.

I never meant to imply it was a suicidal song, by "ironic comparison" and then my later explanation I meant that this song was the opposite of the feelings associated with suicide.<br /> <br /> The lipstick on his head paints a picture that pairs with her "blowing his mind." The word brain was probably used because it goes along with the idea of someone shooting themself. <br /> <br /> At the very least this song is amazing in its descriptive nature. Its one of my favorite songs, and as a writer description is my focus.<br /> <br /> Again, I never meant to come off as incensitive and hope that your strong reaction wasn't expanded on by a death in your life. Though you might find no comfort in it, I lost my brother to a self inflicted shot to his head. <br /> <br /> I'm sorry again for offending you. Please take care.

=( look i really liked this girl..well i still do but the thing is i have no way of saying it.. after all it is the hardest part u know.. well, i dont seem 2 have the guts for that.. or maybe she deserves someone better than me.. this song really reminds me of her.. sigh i guess i'll never have her to my self

iFeelYouVaruni - why don't you just tell her that you like her? :( I'm pretty sure she can feel that you have feelings for her. Who knows...she might just be waiting for you to tell her..I'm kinda in the same situation right now. There's this guy who's too scared to tell me how he feels even if it's so obvious that we like each other. I'm still waiting for him to tell me that he likes me...if he's too scared to admit it, then nothing will happen. I'll just try to move on :( The sad thing is....I think I'm falling for him too and I'm also scared to admit that i love him :(

And that same guy gave me this song.....we listen to it all the time. He always sends me text messages of the lyrics to this song....I don't know if that's his way of telling me his feelings....=\

It's not suicide. The right side of the brain is often associated with logic. Lipstick on the right side of the brain means this woman is stopping him from thinking straight.

exactly. the one that empowers you to be the 'you' that you envision yourself to be. the one that laughs honestly at your corny jokes. the one who sends all of your mental 'guages' to overload. <br /> <br />