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| Steely Dan – The Fez Lyrics
| 15 years ago
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This one always reminds me of a friend I had in high school who refused to take his socks off during sex. lol |
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| Steely Dan – Deacon Blues Lyrics
| 15 years ago
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Steely Dan's songwriting often leaves me with a sense of a biting arrogance that comes from seeing the illusions others chase (Rat Race). Look at the way Kid Charlemagne ridicules the big-headed subject of that song for instance. Jack of Speed is equally acidic in its character analysis. SO, I think your statement about sarcasm has to be considered. But for me, this song has a more "heroic" FEEL to it. The way they sing it, it seems to be glorifying more than criticizing. At the same time it makes sure to keep "honest" and capture the darker aspects of a - let's call it hedonistic for lack of a better term - lifestyle. The interpretation that made a lot of sense to me was post that said basically "I'll take the risk of hurting myself (dying behind the wheel) and trade in your 9 to 5 for a shot at a dream. And "that shape is my shade" is to me an obvious reference to wanting to bust out of the shadows and experience life. I'm left feeling more inspired and steadfast at the end than depressed. |
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