| Steely Dan – Fire In The Hole Lyrics | 4 years ago |
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The song is an anti-war song, yes. It might also be a song about flatulence. Or premature ejaculation. Or STDs. That’s the nature of the Steely Dan lyric. As an anti-war song, the narrator is actually in Vietnam. He attempted to become a draft resistor but chickened out due to his mother and/or society’s insistence. Having enlisted and in the thick of battle, he’s at wit’s end. |
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| Steely Dan – Throw Back The Little Ones Lyrics | 8 years ago |
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As caullyflower26 and phnompencil accurately surmise, this song is about the music biz. Donald and Walter are thumbing their noses at the hand that feeds them. Verse one: play the game even if it's not who you really are Verse two: it's a trite game anyway. perhaps you do sell out to make it, the ride is worth it if you can keep your dignity intact. Verse three: you must put on a good show and please the crowd. If it doesn't take there's always the borscht belt circuit. Chorus: small fry or big fish - you're at the mercy of a system that's going to exploit you. |
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