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| Barenaked Ladies – The Flag Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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I somewhat agree with the other explainations but have a few other ideas. I think both people in the relationship realize that it is bad yet they seem to be unable to correct things, to control the situation. The "there goes" part seems to be the hope of the two of two of them, seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. The ribbons of the flag part make me think that the flag has been destroyed and they have either worked their problems out or have broken up. Who knows, really. |
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| O.A.R. – Mr. Moon Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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Beautiful and heartfelt song, don't really know what its about at a deeper level. |
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| The Decemberists – Leslie Ann Levine Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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How could Leslie be the descendent of two people who killed themselves. I think the song is sung, as strange as it sounds, from the perspective of a dead baby. I feel like the she is a ghost and is haunting the streets and "curses her mother". She was abandoned by her mother and still "clings to the petticoats of the girl who died with me." I think her mother actually died shortly after the baby was born or died emotionally when she killed/gave up her baby. Wierd, I know, but it makes sense and is complex like their songs tend to be. |
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| The Decemberists – Eli, the Barrow Boy Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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Don't agree with the pairing of the songs at all but the suicide seems possilbe. It seems to just be about someone who has so little to live for yet he soldiers on. I dont know if he really killed himself, it might just be that he died. Tragic end to a tragic, sad life. Goes with the style of the CD. |
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| The Decemberists – Red Right Ankle Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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I must say I am more enamored with the songs from the newest CD yet this one always intrigues me. The lyrics stump me and frankly I don't have any idea what its about. Iwould love to hear from and actual band member. |
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| The Decemberists – As I Rise Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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Agree with the last two, although I am going to do a bit of interpretation. It is just a refelction of his travels, maybe he's tired. The song portrays more of an emotion than a story, which is odd for them. |
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| Mike Doughty – Your Misfortune Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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What an amazing song with amazing feeling. He seems to just want to make this person happy, encourage them like a true friend/love. It is also incredibly beautiful. Everyone could use someone like this. |
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| Mike Doughty – Sunkeneyed Girl Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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The CD is Haughty Melodic. The songs about a girl he likes but he seems to think that he's not good enough (but I'm no prize for you). |
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| Mike Doughty – Looking at the World From the Bottom of a Well Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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Does it always have to be about drugs? Nope, but the only other choices are love or heart break. I chose love here, or a kind of love. I think he is in a situation we all know too well. One in which he hasn't been in love for a while, hence the lonely line. I think this Cuban girl is someone he recently met, perhaps someone who sparks something in him, infatuation. He has been a bit lost and lonely and thats what he is singing about.
That was incredibly incoherent and probably wrong but its a great song so who cares. |
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| The Who – Substitute Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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Love this song, especially the line when he says that, with his mom at least he'd get his washing done. Its about a guy dating a rich girl and she thins he's rich too but in reality he is not and he's sick of pretending. |
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| The Who – Squeeze Box Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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Great sex song, which it is definetly about. The sex part is well hidden but it is a great song. Love the Who. |
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| The Who – Join Together Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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This is such a great song, it is a great song about music and that is about all I can get out of it. |
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| The Who – Boris The Spider Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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It totally reminds me of a guy sitting in a room, stoned out of his mind, all paranoid about this spider on the wall. Love this song and the who! |
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| Iron & Wine – Love and Some Verses Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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I can't believe no one has commented on this song, it is one of my favorites. I am not much for lyrical interpretation but the music in this song and the way it is sung just remind me of a moment forzen in time, like maybe on a summer night. I love Iron and Wine. |
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| Cary Brothers – Blue Eyes Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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i ama romantic at heart so i love this song. I like everyone's analysis of what the song means, they seem accurate, but I tend to go with the feeling of the song and what emotions it brings up. I get the feeling of those moments when you just feel great about the person you are with, just little simple moments. |
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| The Shins – New Slang Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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I guess I just get a feeling off this song instead of one certain event. The writer was just looking back on life and feeling kind of crappy. I know the feeling so I really enjoyed this song. And no, I am not having an ulcer because anyone can enjoy music, no matter what you think of them. |
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| Barenaked Ladies – Lovers in a Dangerous Time Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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I think that the song can be about any relationship, when you don't have or feel like you have the support of those around you and you feel like everyone is waiting for things to go wrong. I don't know who wrote it but I love the song and especially the line "you gotta kick at the darkness till it bleeds baylight". |
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| Barenaked Ladies – Brian Wilson Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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Also very impressed, and a bit frightened, by how much you know about Brian Wilson, although you probably read it in his bio or something. This is a great song and has many references to Brian Wilson but, like many BNL songs, it has many layers. He is "lying in bed like Brian Wilson did". The writer is also going through a depression and a writers block that reminds him of all that Brian Wilson went through. Great song, especially live on the greatest hits CD or in concert. Love BNL. |
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| Barenaked Ladies – The Old Apartment Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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I agree that this song is about a guy who still lives with his girlfriend but goes back to the place they used to live and starts to remember things. It is a somewhat sad song because they no longer live there but they are still together and he is just remembering the "good old days". |
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| Barenaked Ladies – Be My Yoko Ono Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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This song does have the deeper meaning of a guy who would give up anything to be with this girl but it is also making fun of Yoko Ono and the whole situation with her and the Beatles. It is a classic BNL song, funny but meaningfull. |
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| Barenaked Ladies – Alcohol Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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The song is about when you first start drinking and you realize that when you are drunk you can kind of be anyone you want. It also warns that you can't be drunk all the time cause it will mess up your life, you have to learn that your drunk self is not your real self. Sorry, that was just be babbling. Good song, GREAT band, live and on CD. |
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| Scissor Sisters – Take Your Mama Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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Yeah, I saw that interview and it said that it was about how the lead singer came out to his mom. It is such a good song that is supremely catchy (I get it stuck in my head all the time). The video, if you ever get the chance to see it, is also pretty good and you get to see all the members of the band. |
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| Rosemary Clooney – Mambo Italiano Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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PK, I also love this song and that is why I "introduced" it to you. I think it could be about dancing and fitting in and she just uses the name of different kinds of food because she is italian? Who really knows, but it is a great song. |
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| Frou Frou – Let Go Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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Itotally agree with and how. It seems to be about ove and taking the chance to fall in love and possibly get hurt. The singer is urging the person she loves to "breakdown" his walls and "jump in". I love the song and recomend the band to anyone else who enjoys it because Frou Frou is AWESOME. |
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| Frou Frou – It's Good to Be in Love Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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From the lyrics I get that her guy is in love with her but she is not in love with him and she is tired of faking it. But when you listen to the song it has more of a sad feeling to it that makes me agree with the other interpretations that she is in love with someone that loves someone else. You just get a different feeling form the song when you listen to it opposed to reading it. Either way, it is another excellent song by Frou Frou. |
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| Frou Frou – Hear Me Out Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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Yeah, I agree. She is definetly falling hard for this guy whose feelings are kind of luke warm. I love her voice in this song even though it is pretty great all of the time. |
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| Frou Frou – Must Be Dreaming Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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The girlfriend comments were a bit harsh, but true. This song, as well as most other Frou Frou songs, is excellent in many different ways. I don't know much about them but I really love them. |
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| Frou Frou – Breathe In Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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I absolutely love this song, but I really don't know what it is about. Everyone elses insight helped and I get a good feeling off the song. I also absolutely love Frou Frou. I will check out her solo CD now, thanks. |
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| Queen – Another One Bites The Dust Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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I have heard the song backwards and you know what I think it sound like-someone singing backwards. God, you people need to get a life. This song is, of course, great and when I listen to it I get the feeling of anger or revenge, like some woman has really hurt him and he is pissed off. But I have no real basis for that, just the feeling Iget from the song, so you can think whatever you want. |
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| The Smashing Pumpkins – 1979 Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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This soung is definately about youth but I think it is about the end of being a teenager, realizing that life is calling. They are starting to really think about life and although they never want it to end they are realizing that these might be their last years of "freedom". This song is what turned me on to the pumpkins at a relatively young age and I have been a huge fan ever since. |
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| The Darkness – Givin' Up Lyrics
| 21 years ago
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Well, regarding the song title, I think that the person doing heroin"gives up" on life and finds that the only thing keeping him going is heroin. This band reminds me of a mix between Queen and maybe Led Zeppelin. I love the jump suit he wears at their shows. Great song, actually my favorite song on the album. I don't see them getting too popular unless they come out with some new stuff that hits a little harder but I really like them. And of course. long live Led Zeppelin, and The Who, and The Doors, and Pink Floyd... |
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