| Mark Knopfler – Let It All Go Lyrics | 3 years ago |
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@[griddlebone:45103] I think this a reference to the complicated political times overlaid by the history of abstract art. Poland was invaded on the west by Hitlers forces and by the USSR (Stalin) to the east, 1939. The Great Depression 1929-1939. Though abstract art had been around since late 19th century there are obvious references in the lyrics to the public lack of appreciation for anything not pleasantly representational over the drawing room tea set. |
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| Mark Knopfler – The Fizzy and the Still Lyrics | 3 years ago |
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It's a testament to the basic truths that Mark Knopfler is able to touch in his marvelously constructed lyrics ways they can be interpreted in ways personal to listeners, as common tropes, and as his autobiographical notes, and all of them hold truths for us listeners. That these lyrics are strung on his beautiful music and musicianship, what a magnificent gift. |
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| Mark Knopfler – Why Aye Man Lyrics | 3 years ago |
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@[diluna25:44961] Being from the US I had to look up Geordies, scouser, brummie and a bloke from the West Country. I am old enough to remember and still be repelled by Thatcherism. Will probably never have option to view to view "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet", but i have all the BBC streaming stuff so i will watch for it. Thanks for taking the time to enhance my understanding of this great lyricist and musician. I have been listening since 1978 but have missed a lot of the profound complexities. I did notice the closing drum line. I live in the South West and have spent many vacations on/in various communities/reservations learning about local customs, art, history, etc. and it jumps right out at me. |
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