| Lou Reed – I'm Waiting for the Man Lyrics | 2 years ago |
|
I think that it obviously has to do with scoring drugs, but that the double, and at first, plain as day (at least from the title) meaning of a gay relationship, is/was intentional. Back then it would have been quite bold and controversial to have a song about such subject matter so openly displayed, so Lou doubles down so when it is investigated further, it turns out to be about another controversial talking point, drug dealing. I am not gay, but have done this song, as a cover song, on stage, over the years, and people's first reaction is usually some form of, "I didn't know you were gay." Hell, even my drummer thought that was what the song was about (and this is after playing it for the last umpteen years) until I explained it to him a couple of months ago, which is hilarious to me. I asked him why he thought, that I, a straight man, would play a gay song all this time, and he said he thought it was because 'it had a pretty good beat'. I almost died laughing. |
|
| Lou Reed – Wild Child Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| My mom told me the same thing, but her name was Lola and it was Eric Clapton that picked her boyfriend up, or, no, wait a minute, my mom's name was Gloria (spelled G-L-O-R-I-A, Gloria) and her beau was picked up by The Doors? Or, wait...maybe my mom's name was Jolene...and Dolly Parton gave him a ride??? Or was it KISS, and Beth was Mom's name? Hell, I can't remember now. (LOL just kidding) | |
| Lou Reed – Satellite Of Love Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| @[brian11512:47061] If anything is true, it seemed Lou loved pulling legs wherever he went, so it makes sense. | |
| Lou Reed – Satellite Of Love Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| I know this isn't the intended meaning, but I get this feeling of immense sadness mixed with joy in this song, and it makes me feel like someone that you cared about died (Sattelite gone, up to the sky) and how it messes with you (...outta my mind). The time you spent with them seems so short and trivial, but at the same time, together, as a whole, was vastly important. And, as important that they are to you, you never really were experiencing them, directly, but from your distant vantage point just observing them, really (.....little while, I love to watch things on TV). The Mars/Parks and cars reference is a way of showing that no matter what, life goes on, changes, and moves forward, whether you like it or not. I find it interesting that he has human voices doing the part of what would normally be bells, which brings to mind references of time, and church bells, yet more personal and intimate, instead of huge and majestic. All in all, a very interesting song. General interpretation? We are all Sattelites of Love, that come here, orbit a few times around each other, then return to the love from whence we came. We all come from and return to that greater, collective love, but every once in a while, break off from it, and come to earth for a bit. Just my take. | |
| Lou Reed – Satellite Of Love Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| @[whateveryouwantittobe:47060] You lost half of your virginity? (Damn, if that is possible, I kinda wish I'd saved half of mine for later, too) Or, you lost all of your virginity halfway through the song? (if that is true, btw, you have a great memory...do you know the exact timestamp where you lost it?) I am just so confused, and it really shouldn't bug me, as it has nothing (at least I don't think so, anyway lol) to do with me, but it will forever be a question in the back of my mind now. Thanks. LOL | |
| Foo Fighters – My Hero Lyrics | 3 years ago |
| As strange as this may sound, is this song possibly about Buzz Osbourne (King Buzzo from Melvins) who may have been looked up to by Dave (or Dave writing it from another ex-bandmates perspective) and the disillusionment that comes from finding someone you idolize is really just an ordinary person, with possible (drug?) issues too? I'm not implying anything, but it was just an idea after listening to this after hearing Melvin's Night Goat (which seems to talk about addiction). I could be way off base, but just a thought. | |
| Melvins – A History of Bad Men Lyrics | 3 years ago |
|
@[j113949856:44960] And, to top it all off, your last reply was sent TWICE! The humanity! lol BTW, I like your well thought out interpretation. Not sure if that was the intended meaning, or not, but it is well thought out and cohesive, none the less. |
|
| Melvins – A History of Bad Men Lyrics | 3 years ago |
| @[j113949856:44959] And, to top it all off, your last reply was sent TWICE! The humanity! lol | |
| Melvins – Honey Bucket Lyrics | 3 years ago |
| @[Snowmahng:44958] I agree with ya, but ya know they won't. Much easier to hate and talk smack than to try to make shiz right. P.S. Their favorite hand is Rosy Palmer. | |
| Blue Öyster Cult – Power Underneath Despair Lyrics | 3 years ago |
| It most surely tells the story of the protagonist seeking his revenge for being made to take a fall by \'the man with the golden tattoo\'. And successfully taking said revenge. \nAnd through this story, it talks of a deeper philosophical truth: That what is suppressed or sublimated grows in strength, as it is fixated on overcoming what holds it back, using what makes you mad to drive you with its raw energy and power.\n Or, rather, when you feel everything you cared about has been taken away from you, and you have nothing else to live for, then you become a true danger and threat. That at your lowest point is where you will find the power to rise, like the tale of the phoenix...out of the ashes. | |
| Billy D & the Hoodoos – Somethin's Wrong Lyrics | 6 years ago |
| Just taking a guess here, but think it is a song about a relationship not working out, and the protagonist, in this case the super relaxing voice of Billy Dee, taking some of the responsibility, or, at least saying she created an Imbalance in him, too. | |
| Don Huonot – Kaksoisolento Lyrics | 10 years ago |
| I can relate. From about fifteen til I was almost thirty, I felt like I did not wish to be here. And, mine was not born out of sadness, or depression, but just that everything one did seemed to be a struggle, with moments of immense boredom, in between. And, for what? Just to eventually die anyway, right? And although a few would remember us upon our passing, in the big scheme of things, we are forgotten, just like we currently know nothing of even some of the most famous folks of a bygone era, let alone all the bit players, like most of us are. No, I was not going to wait for death to catch me by surprise. I would do it myself, and thereby proving that I had some control over something, in a largely uncontrollable world that does not really seem to matter anyway. It would be a way for me to at least retain my dignity, I reasoned, like spending all the money that a thief would soon steal, before he had the chance. And, when I thought I was ready to finally do this, I moved out into the woods, in a RV, had bought a .45 mm handgun, and gradually distanced myself, as much as I could, from those that cared about me, over the course of a year, as I truly did not want to hurt any of them. They just did not understand, and I felt they would soon forget about me, with time. I had strange thoughts play out in my head, as I planned it all out, like who would eventually find my body, or maybe it wouldn't be found, especially if the woodland critters got to it before a human did. Should I leave a note, or just a body? And if I did leave a note, should it be cryptic, or straightforward? Funny, or solemn? Respectful, or irreverent? After all, it would be my legacy, even if for a short time, so how would I wish to be remembered? Should I get drunk before I do this, or would that be too cliche? Should I clue someone in, right before, without being too specific and raising unwanted attention, so in case I was not found, someone would put it together, eventually.This and a thousand other thoughts went through my head as my plan drew ever closer to being commenced. And, I'm not exactly sure how, or even when it happened, and it very well could have been my ego's excuse for not having the balls to carry out my plan, trying to justify it, but all those questions and thinking out all the possibility started a spark that somehow reignited a sudden interest in life again. I mean, I still wanted to take myself out, but I also wanted to stay and see how it all turned out, too. I know it probably sounds strange and confusing, as those two things directly oppose each other, but (to use two hundred dollar words together) this dichotomy created an epiphany, and the old me, the unappreciative and immature one that wanted to die, actually did, yet, I, the one that is still here today, lived on. And I was right...nobody really misses the old me, not even me. It was his time, and I had to let him go. So, I did, and I've never looked back since. The cool thing about life is the stuff he did not like about it; that it is a struggle, and forever changing, morphing into new combinations, and it is as exciting as exciting can be, if only you direct your attention to different points of observation, taking control of the little you can, and being grateful for even the tiniest experiences that is a miracle that you even have the opportunity to experience it in the framework you do. Even the worst, most horrible atrocities in your life can be viewed as being original experiences that many cannot share, and if you can find it within yourself to be thankful for it all, the good, bad, and (formerly) boring(and that is just a judgement rather than what it truly is) you begin seeing the real beauty in everything, which you are a part of, and you start to feel the newness and excitement in every waking moment. The former desire to leave such wonder seems odd, foreign and misplaced. It would be like going through all the trouble to plan a trip to go to Disneyland, telling yourself before and during the trip that it is gonna suck, then, once there, without even exploring, you turn around and go home, without even checking out any of the rides, satisfied that it lived up to the expectation that you had about it, giving you the right to badmouth it, since you knew that it would not be fun, and damn it all if you were going to be proved wrong. There are so many amazing things to explore and experience here in this world, that even one full lifetime does not seem like long enough to check out the smallest things thoroughly, so why cut the trip short? Just to prove that if you think it is messed up,then it will be? That is even more pointless than the seemingly pointlessness of living, and shows the lack of growth and knowledge required to make such a immense and unchangeable decision in the first place. Who cares if anyone remembers you or not, in the long hallway of time. Remembrance does nothing for you when you are dead and gone. No, it is the RIGHT NOW that matters most, whether spent with many, or alone, it is really ALL YOU HAVE, hence it is everything, and why trade in everything for nothing? Especially when you know you only get to have everything for such a short time, anyway, without assisting and expediting the matter. Lose the fear of it, be thankful for all that you have (in fact, list one thing each day that you are thankful for. Everyone can come up with at least one thing. Try it for a month, and you'll be amazed at how different your world becomes when taking this attitude. Seriously, at least try it for a month before attempting anything you may regret. It cannot hurt, and you can still always carry on, afterward, if you wish, but you owe it to yourself to at least see if there is something to this experience, after all, right?). I've come to realize what a grave mistake I almost made thirty some odd years ago, and all the experiences that have shaped me into someone who is not afraid of dying, and not afraid of living either. Because fear is what it is, when it comes down to it, and I am not going to let these unfounded fears push me around, and leave like a coward. No, when I go now, be it many years from now, or moments after I finish writing this, I will have experienced something that only I could experience in this way, at this time, and I'll be damned if I'm not going to get my money's worth every moment until that inevitable time. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to write this, as you were the impetus that made me affirm again just how cool this all really is. It is so effin amazing, we should be blown away by what we take for granted, all the time. Thanks again, and seriously consider my words, please. It is no skin off my back, if you do decide to kill yourself, as I don't even know you, but it would have some severe effect on your future and the ability to experience it. | |
| Don Huonot – Kapteeni Koulukammo Lyrics | 10 years ago |
|
I know what you mean. It is like there are a bunch of comments on here now, but they are just paraphrasing what the last guy said. No one can be original, and so they merely repeat what was said before their comment, often just reiterating the idea. Sometimes it is just so blatant, too. A 12 year old of limited intellect(at least for being a twelve year old) sharing his "thoughts" was an apt description. I mean, the songs obviously mean something, but it is often hidden deeper within the song than most of these folks are willing, or capable, to go. Sometimes there may be a bit of disagreement about something trivial, but it is not enough to write about, people. Hotel California, for instance, could be about the beginning of the Satanic church. "They just can't kill the beast", being a reference to the Devil becoming present and unstoppable. "You can check out anytime you like" check out also means you can leave the presence of the church, but Satan is always with you after you start. It could be about addiction, too, I suppose. Meaning you can "shoot up" anytime you like, it works for heroin as well, "but you can never leave" you'll never beat your addiction, or your allegiance to the horned one. Pretty original, those thoughts, to say the least.I don't understand why you all write the same things, over and over. I mean really! if you're gonna write a comment, make sure it's not exactly the same as the one right above it, at least, Jeeesh! ;) (Sorry, but I just had to do it...LOL) |
|
| The Police – Omegaman Lyrics | 10 years ago |
| @[jim1965:6287] Not to mention that the bass line consists of 4 notes, the whole song. I really love hearing this song, too,. but it is kind of a bore to play, especially when compared to some of their other material. Great song, but I can understand Stings nonplussed attitude toward it. | |
| Blue Öyster Cult – Eyes On Fire Lyrics | 10 years ago |
|
Having had this experience many times during life, it is simple to spot this songs meaning. It is about a girl/woman delegating you to the 'friend zone', even though you'd like to 'tumble in the hay' with her, and so much more. Whenever she breaks up with the latest (and, quite often, lamest) boyfriend, she calls you (her closest man friend...but now that I think about it, I guess it could be a woman instead...hmmm...I don't think that was the original intent, but it is kinda hot...lol) and you spend an hour listening to her crying, asking you over and over, "Why can't I ever find a good boyfriend?" , between sobs. You wanted to tell her before she dated the latest loser that you liked her, but it was never quite the right time, and you were worried she'd take offense and possibly mess up the closeness and intimacy the two of you already had by just being friends. So, you wait for loserboy to fug up, and now he has, but you can't tell her your feelings now because she is vulnerable, and it is too soon after her break up. So you wait. Then, after a reasonable amount of time to let her heal, and playing out the scene in your head millions of times, you finally sum up all of your courage, call and ask her if she'll be home for a bit, and would it be alright for you to drop by. "Of course, sweety. I've missed you. I've got a surprise for you, too!" Her last words on the phone replay in your mind, as excitedly you grab some flowers and head to her place to, at long last, tell her of your love for her. Visions of the two of you rolling around passionately on her couch, as you try to devour her soul with your kisses play wildly in your head. And, that hot body that she hides under modest T-shirts, and yoga pants will finally be yours to enjoy to the fullest. Heaven awaits. You write on the card with the bouquet, "I've got something important to tell you", not so much to inform her, but rather so you cannot chicken out once you present her with the card and flowers. Arriving at her place, you quicly run your fingers through your hair, and use your sleeve to wipe the moisture from your face and forehead, from your nervous sweat. Taking a deep breath, you knock on her door, and, looking like a goddess, she answers. You thrust the flowers in her face, and notice she is wearing something skimpy, black and sexy, making it hard to even say hello as she ushers you in. What else could her surprise be, wearing those sexy things? She wants you as much as you want her, it appears. She thanks you for the flowers and gives you a hug and a quick peck on the cheek, reading the card as she gets a vase and water. She reads it, and looks up smiling. You smile back, only to realize she is not looking at you, but rather, behind you. More specifically, at a dude behind you, wearing only his boxers, coming out of her bedroom. "This is my surprise, hun! This is my new boyfriend, Jeremy. Jeremy, this is my bestest FRIEND in the world, eatbliss." He kinda grunts, "Hey, man" at you before telling her to go get him something to eat, then returns to her bedroom. "Isn't he awesome?", she coos with a glow, her eyes burning like coals in the night. "Yeah, he seems alright.", you reply, lying through your teeth. There is suddenly a heavy weight in your chest and your throat hurts. You can tell no difference between him and the last guy she broke up with. "So, I've got to go get him something to eat...But, first, before I go, what is the important thing you have to tell me?", she asks, looking for her car keys at the same time. "Huh? What?", you ask back, totally distracted by the sudden change of events. She looks you dead in the eye and replies, "You know? The card...with the flowers? Something important?" "Oh yeah, that...nothing really. Just wanted to say that I'm glad we are friends, and wishing you the best of luck in finding the next Mr. Right, but it looks like you may already have." "You think so?" She smiles that warm, heart stopping smile, and hugs you really tightly to her model-esque body, letting you preview what you will never have. "You are soooo sweet. God, I love you! You are always thinking of me and care so much. Thank you. You know, Jeremy and you are a lot alike, well, I mean except for the thoughtfulness, and caring and stuff, but he reminds me a lot of you in other ways." You almost feel like throwing up in your mouth a bit, as you break the hug and head for the door. "I'll call you when loverboy heads out and give you all the gory details." she laughs. "Alright, sounds good...bye", you say as you look deep into her eyes, in a final attempt; a desperate search for something more. And, for a moment, you see it. She drops her front and for a flash, you see her scared, innocent, and lonely soul beckoning you to stay, and give her the love that only you can, the love she needs. You look into her depth, then she slowly closes the door, as you walk away, in silence. So, again, you wait til this loser messes up, as all of them do, eventually, as you plan how to broach the subject next time. The truth is, you love her way too much to ever be together with her, in a romantic relationship. You just might be 'the one', and she knows it. Regardless of what she says, she is still having fun, scared to death of finding someone like you and settling down to raise a family, like she tells you that she wants. She likes the idea and fantasy because it gives her the security that she craves. It also effectively ends a chapter in her life, and she wants to savor the developing plot, instead of speed reading to get to the end as fast as she can. So, does this mean that when she turns a few pages, you will finally become her savior and live happily ever after? No, she'll continue to hold you at arms link, thinking that once she is done having fun with her boytoys, you will always be there, and she'll allow your arms to comfort and protect her, once her youthful charm ceases to amaze and amuse the endless string of boys she currently entertains. However, reality tends to not be so kind to those that tempt it by attempting to grasp the proverbial cake in both hands, while eating it, too. The fun finally comes to a sudden close when she gets knocked up by one of the nameless losers she has a drunken, meaningless fling, with. Feeling trapped, she uses all of the last of her youthful exuberance to convince him, but more importantly, herself, that he must actually be 'the one', not you, like she planned. So, she marries him, the two of you drift apart, you find yourself always comparing all future girlfriends to her, but they never make the grade, she divorces him, calls you, but you are in a relationship with some girl that you don't really like at the time, you go to coffee with her, break up with your girlfriend, but before you can get together with her, she gets knocked up again by another dude, you are hurt and get together with a stupid twit that kind of reminds you of her, but isn't even close, then, a couple years later, gets really fat, haggard looking from being a single mom to a houseful of brats, and lets herself go to the point where you can barely recognize her the next time you do see, and avoid running into her because it takes too much of a toll on your emotions. Sad, but true. And this song says it in fewer words, without the long run on sentences, and much more eloquently than I, as only Buck and the boys can. Good song, although not one of my favorites by BOC. I wonder why? (wink, wink, nod, nod) And, no, I may still think about her, but I am not going to call her. It hurts too much, and I can never go back. Not that I'd want to, anyway, even if I could. Suck. |
|
| Die Antwoord – Fatty Boom Boom Lyrics | 11 years ago |
| I should not like these DA, but I effin love the hell out of them. It seems strange to me, but this song, as most of their material, on the surface seems violent and materialistic, with the music being some seemingly random rave beat. But, somehow they combine and do it in such a way where most of the true 'meaning' is unspoken and hits on a much deeper level. They are absolutely amazing, and if you have not already done so, check out their prior incarnations, such as Max Normal. Waddy and Yolandi are very experienced and capable performers and writers, and have a long future ahead of them. They are unstoppable! | |
| Prince – Controversy Lyrics | 12 years ago |
|
It may have something to do with his use of the Lord's Prayer in the break, not to mention that back in the day, dressing like a priest when you were not one could stir up the status quo, and, therefore be the cause of 'Controversy'. (I know this reply is a few years too late, but what the heyyy....lol) |
|
| Grand National – Animal Sounds Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| I get the idea this song has something to do with religious dogma and belief, and although the system is unnatural and hard to follow, there may be greater principles and truth despite the garbage mankind, over time, has created around these institutions that only confuses our spirit and obscures it from reaching its potential. However, regardless of that there is One thing for sure: We can't go back to the old ways of being, to live comfortably in the world of 'animal sounds'. Agree? Disagree? | |
| Grand National – Animal Sounds Lyrics | 13 years ago |
|
I love the way this song moves.Soft and fluid, but with a edge just below the surface. Something interesting I found in the lyric (not sure if it was intentional, but could be) is this: Syllables for each line of all verses: 4 5 7 6 ...except for the second to the last verse, where the last line has only 5 syllables. This is the only line in the whole song that does not follow the rule, and I'm trying to find out if there is a significance. Anyone else have any guesses or ideas why this may have been done, artistically, or to convey some other, non-verbal message? Feel free to respond. I'm curious. |
|
| Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| The Within Temptation video is on youtube. Sorry to answer this about 5 years after you asked. LOL. I'm sure if you care at all you have found it by now. I'm wanting to do a remake of this song with my new band, The Black Ops, and do a video concept that features the plight of the homeless and hungry..."If I only could, I'd make a deal with God, and get him to swap our places"...a true Christo's concept that most Xians have forgot about. hehe. ;) | |
| Britney Spears – If U Seek Amy Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| I totally get the f-u-c-k-m-e thing, but didn't Ms. Spears have some drug issues around the time of recording this? I thought 'Amy' may have been short for 'amphetemine'. 'Amy' is a slang word for it, so could the song be about trying to score drugs? 'can't get her off my brain' 'want to go to the party she's going to' and other references. I know it is a reach, but thought I'd throw it out there anyway. ;) | |
| Blue Öyster Cult – Ballroom Blitz Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| AGREED...NOT BOC. Try Sweet/Krokus/every bar band in the world/etc. LOL | |
| Blue Öyster Cult – Hungry Boys Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Just a guess, but I think it is about drugs...especially meth (back in the biker days, specifically). You are not 'hungry' when you are high on it (or so I hear) and since 'the cop's moved in and shut the operation down' they are 'hungry boys'. | |
| Blue Öyster Cult – Harvester Of Eyes Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I always wondered what the ramble was at the end. Thank-you. And, yes, I agree...Blue Oyster Cult is one of the most talented acts to ever come out of the US...way too underated, highly influential, and still going strong. I try to see them every chance I get, and every time I am just amazed. | |
| Blue Öyster Cult – Good to Feel Hungry Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| IMHO this is about coming to terms with yourself, and accepting, or rather, fully embracing your emotions and yourself, after a seperation. It is the healing that comes afterwards, and having the ability to feel again. | |
| Blue Öyster Cult – Ballroom Blitz Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| AGREED...NOT BOC. Try Sweet/Krokus/every bar band in the world/etc. LOL | |
| Blue Öyster Cult – After Dark Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I think it is deeper than being merely about vampires...it is about grasping the 'left handed' path/satanism/olde religion/etc. The line "And let me loose, I fear I've finally found a way" sounds like 'and let me, lucifer, I've finally found the way'. No longer fearing, rather, fully embracing and accepting a path of darkness(not unlike 'career of evil') | |
* This information can be up to 15 minutes delayed.