| R.E.M. – What's the Frequency, Kenneth? Lyrics | 10 months ago |
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@[YtheLASTband:53012] I didn’t know the background to this song, particularly Dan Rather (?!), so I thank you. But, despite him fooling dooped and like a fool, I love the way Stipe closes the song “I never understood, don’t fukc with me! uh huh.” Classic!! |
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| The Kinks – Living on a Thin Line Lyrics | 1 year ago |
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Considering when this song came out (1984) it is most definitely about politics and economic insecurity. Recall, this was when Thatcher was in power and had spent five years actively trying to destroy the middle class, working class & unions with the BS "trickle down economics" policies that only benefits the super rich. (Sidenote: Song was written by Dave Davies, one of his best). Anyway, that is why when Ray Davies sings about "Kings of days of old", "all the wars that were won and lost" and "all the lies that were told" he's talking about if their collective sacrifice (not rich people) was actually worth it if it was only to be taken away by leaders who will "break their hearts and break some heads". Therefore, many people are "Living on a Thin Line" (meaning economic insecurity and living paycheck to paycheck) and asking "Tell me now, what are we supposed to do?" Obviously, the two Sopranos episodes imply a different meaning from the song. |
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