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| Happy Mondays – God's Cop Lyrics
| 9 years ago
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The song is about James Anderton, head of the Greater Manchester Police Services at the time. He led a campaign to close the Hacienda nightclub, and was the object of much derision for this. |
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| Happy Mondays – Kinky Afro Lyrics
| 9 years ago
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Anthony Wilson states that Shaun Ryder wrote this song about his father, who was part of the Happy Mondays' road crew. Supposedly, he enjoyed the lifestyle just like any member of the band, and was forthright that he was unprepared for fatherhood. Wilson likes to compare this style of writing to W.B. Yeats' "A Prayer For My Daughter". Source is the commentary Wilson recorded for the "24 Hour Party People" feature film DVD, which is highly recommended. |
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| Happy Mondays – Kinky Afro Lyrics
| 9 years ago
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There may not be any particular significance to the title, it may just note the importance of Black (specifically African-American) culture to the world of popular music. Considering that this song "Borrows" some of its inspiration from "Lady Marmalade", I think my interpretation may be correct. |
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| Happy Mondays – Tart Tart Lyrics
| 9 years ago
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According to the commentary on the "24 Hour Party People" DVD by Anthony Wilson, Tart Tart is essentially a retelling of a piece of Factory Records' history. Specifically, it refers to the departure of Martin Hannett, who produced many famous punk and post-punk records, from the record label. Wilson states that Shaun Ryder wrote the lyrics after listening to an account of Hannett's departure, told to him by Bernard Sumner of New Order. Interestingly, both Sumner and Hannett produced other records by the Happy Mondays. |
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