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| St. Vincent – Marry Me Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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This song is not about Arrested Development. Annie Clark said that the name of the album (which is also the name of this song) was chosen partially as a genuine plea and partially as a reference to her favorite show, Arrested Development (how Maybee says "Marry me!" to get out of situations that could get her in trouble, particularly when she acquires her producer job). |
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| St. Vincent – Paris Is Burning Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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Oh, in addition to my previous comment, the last lyrics make me feel even more like it has to do with the revolution because after the revolution, France fell apart. There were many executions and the time after is known as the "reign of terror." |
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| St. Vincent – Paris Is Burning Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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I'm pretty sure this song is actually referencing to the French Revolution in the late 1700s, when the working class revolted against the monarchy. Phrases like "we have taken to the streets in open rejoice revolting" and such gives me that sense. There was lots of chaos, so I'm sure there were fires. There was also a lot of gunfire and many revolutionaries died, but were praised as martyrs for the revolution. Also, things like "telegram" and things would indicate a time prior to WWII. |
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