| Frank Zappa – Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| "Take your clothes off when you dance" means to be completely bare, both physically and egoically. This way of thinking frees us to view life differently, where we can SING, DANCE, and LOVE throughout the song, not just at the end. So, you have to enjoy the journey and not the destination. The la-la-la, diddle-diddle-dee part reminds me of life's playfulness under a bare lens and the ambiguity of words to be particularly meaningful. So, it's like words and concepts are great, but they limit our ability to just sing, dance, and love. At the same time, however, concepts are necessary because I believe that the way to rise above evil is a widespread education on human nature and the nature of our own minds so that we don't constantly identify with concepts so that we can ultimately experience things in the present and enjoy them more. That is why I worry about putting all this into words: it is a further conceptualization and potentially takes away from focusing on the music itself--maybe everyone who clicked this page already realizes that, and that's why there are no comments besides this one, lol. | |
| Tom Waits – Nighthawk Postcards (From Easy Street) Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| @[JonHolcombe:50636] This | |
| Tom Waits – Better Off Without a Wife Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| @[greensubmarine:50635] That's the way I read it, too. And relating to it through humor in the way he does here allows you to just laugh in its face, which can be really freeing. All the gnawing is put aside for a good laugh and a good reality check, to ask yourself if this is what you want. If so I don't see a problem but if it's not what you want then you've just completed the first step toward improving it. And humor allowed you to do so. I think this is a large reason why we enjoy things like stand-up and sitcoms so much. | |
| Tom Waits – Intro to "Better Off Without a Wife" Lyrics | 1 year ago |
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The crowd's reactions are a lot of fun here, on the rest of the album too. 1. Also, love the ending, especially, "I'll confess you know, I'm no different you know. I'm not weird about it or anything, I don't tie myself up first." |
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| Tom Waits – Intro to "Eggs and Sausage" Lyrics | 1 year ago |
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My veal cutlet come down, tried to beat the shit out of my cup of coffee. Coffee just wasn't strong enough to defend itself. Genius way to describe to tough piece of meat. |
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| Tom Waits – Emotional Weather Report Lyrics | 1 year ago |
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Not sure if Tom Waits intended this here, but this analogy between weather and the mind is somewhat genius because it offers a very simple and accurate depiction of how our minds work. Although we can predict weather it is at the end of the day random. And just as we can predict thoughts and emotions they are also ultimately random. Additionally, the way he simply notices these forecasts without assigning good or bad to them shows that he's able to see thoughts as what they really are, appearances in consciousness. And how they are not good or bad until we put concepts to them. This depiction is incredibly freeing for the usual way we go about our life for two reasons: 1. We can notice when we are experiencing a strong emotion, which helps to dissipate it as we realize it is just an emotion. 2. Even if it has not dissipated entirely, you don't have to continue to worry about it. You can learn to look at it as just a storm or rainshower that is typically okay to be in. Meaning if you are sad, frustrated, or tired, you can still typically participate under those conditions. Maybe you won't be as efficient as you were without these feelings but once you show up you'll be surprised at how productive you still are. |
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| Tom Waits – Opening Intro Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| "I'm so goddamn horny the crack of dawn better be careful around me," lmao 😂 | |
| UFO – Rock Bottom Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| Probably my favorite from Strangers in the Night. That soloing, though! Shit just takes you on a musical journey. Feel like I just went through the five stages of grief or something. Tight tight tight! | |
| UFO – Lights Out Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| UFO or die!!!! Lights out, speakers up, ears bleeding, toosh shaking from side to side, and air guitar off the hook. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 | |
| UFO – Doctor Doctor Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| Intro makes out like it's going for one of the most important rock songs ever written. Only thing that rivals is "Girl Gone Bad" by Van Halen. Where that song relents though this one does not. UFO for life. | |
| UFO – This Kid's Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘!!!!!!!! Hell yeah brothas, rock on. UFO nation don't forget! | |
| UFO – Mother Mary Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| Definitely! Saying that to everyone by the way. I would like to add one thing though. In addition to standing by his beliefs, it sounds like he's also asking this: since we're always trying to understand religion, how about religion tries to understand me? | |
| UFO – Out in the Street [Live] Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| That guitar solo goes hard af. Also I'm trying to figure out what this song is about seems like a fairwell to some vaudevillian actress or performer. | |
| UFO – Love To Love Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| For me what makes this song great are the instrumental passages. I mean when have you heard such uplifting and introspective hard rock that makes you want to face life head-on and re-evalutate all your problems with a clear mind? | |
| UFO – Let It Roll [Live] Lyrics | 1 year ago |
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That guitar solo is moody af. It almost doesn't match up with the vibe the first half of the song creates but it does wonders for the second. Hear me out. What the middle section creates for me is that feeling of being lost in thought when you're driving and then coming back to your senses. Where the thing you come back to is usually the same thing you were thinking about before you were captured by thought. This is exactly how I hear the music, a lost guitar solo that eventually ends and then finds itself in the primacy and focus of the main verse. |
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| The Format – The Glutton Of Sympathy Lyrics | 1 year ago |
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| UFO – Cherry Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| @[Zkat:50597] No, I was down in Austin in the 1980s recently and I never heard of that urban legend. Although I was just passing through so Cherry might've been off that night. | |
| Tom Waits – Semi Suite Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| The jazzy instrumentation is enchanting. The muted trumpet I believe, and it comes together with the sax (I'm also not sure if this is right), is fuckin transmogrifying. | |
| Tom Waits – San Diego Serenade Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| This song beautifully conveys that bittersweet sentiment where you realize you were in the good old days but after the good old days (makes me think of that Andy line from the office). Just more and more evidence to experience things clearly, to pay attention to this current moment, and the worries about missing something cease. | |
| Tom Waits – Grapefruit Moon Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| The instrumental break after "...I can hide" is friggin' gorgeous. | |
| Tom Waits – Midnight Lullaby Lyrics | 1 year ago |
| We've all had drunken longings...but I can never remember or present them in the way Tom Waits did in this song. Sweet. | |
| Tom Waits – Virginia Avenue Lyrics | 1 year ago |
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Those two lines towards the end, "Every town I go to is like a lock without a key / Those I leave behind are catching up on me," is my favorite line. There's some regret when you go out and don't 'unlock' the parts of the town you thought you would. You don't experience what you wanted to experience. There's a sting in every missed opportunity. Only thing I would say is to let go of these beliefs, because they are what make our drunk asses go back out, again and again, longing for some transformative experience. But the transformative experience is in recognizing that there is none to be had. Only then can you live free of regret. |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| That harmonica goes hard af cuhhh. Also, why is that falsetto harmony so gorgeous when they sing the title lyric? And those backing vocals during the verses. And that call and response with him and the backup singers. Most of all the rhythm section is just terrific, like this roll before the chorus. So fun! Not a very well-written way to express what I love about this song but hopefully you get my drift. | |
| The Moody Blues – Isn't Life Strange Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| @[BDoug52:48960] No bruh I’m saying I’m content that I found the song. And yes I don’t say much about my feelings of the song (my first line sort of does) but who cares. Songmeanings even says when you comment you can choose your category so consider this just a general comment. | |
| Grateful Dead – Ripple Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| This song has to be about a rejection of love, particularly in a biblical sense. Look at the verse, "Reach out your hand if your cup be empty / If your cup is full may it be again / Let it be known there is a fountain / That was not made by the hands of men." I interpret this as an individual who feels they have the will of God, yet no one is reaching out or even cares. In the context of the rest of the song, this individual further ponders this lack of care yet has somewhat come to accept it; The chorus marks this ponderance, by explaining their goodwill as a will in a pool of stagnant ones, and the final two lines mark their acceptance, in that they seem to state that even with all this wisdom, the individual doesn't know how to get through to anyone. | |
| Muddy Waters – Rollin' and Tumblin' Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| Chicago electric blues at its finest! Muddy Waters is the O.G. It's actually pretty easy to see how this inspired early rock 'n' roll. The emphasis on a strong riff, the 12-bar blues progression, emotional vocals, and an electric guitar/harmonica are pretty much the backbone of many early rock songs. Look at The Rolling Stones and their first album _England's Newest Hit Makers_ and tell me those elements aren't included. Thank you for the inspiration McKinley Morganfield. | |
| Deep Purple – April Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| It's not very often that I like a full-on orchestral section in rock music. Some of the other Deep Purple songs that feature it, like "Anthem," feel out of place. This song transitions to it well from that beautiful first section. What the orchestral portion makes me think of is something like the Nutcracker; the music creates a feeling that is bare and cold, like a typical wintery setting. It may have been their intention to have each portion represent a different season, however, the final portion does not evoke feelings of spring. It almost feels bittersweet in that part. Perhaps the songwriter hoped the grey skies (most likely metaphorically in the form of depression) would clear in spring, but they do not and it results in a feeling that should be happy but isn't, i.e. a juxtaposition of happiness and sadness. | |
| Ted Leo and the Pharmacists – Timorous Me Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| This song is reminiscent of pop I heard on the radio as a kid but oh so much better than I remember. The way it builds is fantastic. And that guitar bridge, riff, hook, or whatever you want to call it is so catchy that I can't stop listening to it. | |
| Styx – Crystal Ball Lyrics | 2 years ago |
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As a young adult, 21 years old, living through a lot of isolation with quarantine and familial issues, this song and the lyrics hold a special place for me, the first verse especially. I take the first two lines, "I used to like to walk the straight and narrow line / I used to think that everything was fine," personal because I was the kid in school who thought "as long as I get decent grades and don't do drugs my life will be fine." However, this often precluded me from experiencing life openly, having fun, and being OK with my mistakes. The thought of a good life, however, a healthy relationship, a good job, and a source of pride for my parents, was a happy dream that seemed to coincide with my straight and narrow lifestyle, as that's what I believed was best. I think every kid experiences something like this, but that feeling of "if time just passes my life will get better and eventually I'll be fine" particularly resonates within me because I am particularly passive. That was my breakdown of the first verse. The rest of the song is focused on whether he can look forward and how, desperately crying out for this to work through a supernatural medium, showing just how badly he wants to overcome this existential fear. He knows it won't work though, which is why overall I see this song as a warning: don't live life by the book, waiting for it to get better. Oh yeah, the music is simply terrific too. The acoustic guitar starts off beautifully, as well as Tommy Shaw's voice, and then picks up in a quintessential way to the genre, but the vocal melody, backing vocals, and arrangement make it feel unique. The synth solo is pretty cool too. |
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| The Hollies – Leave Me Lyrics | 2 years ago |
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Wow, what a great song. Those vocals are just terrific and well, fun. You just can't beat stuff like this--the 1960s was a great and perhaps lost era of music. P.S. With the rise of artificial intelligence chatbots in modern society, I asked one of them, ChatGPT, to write a review for this song. In seconds it said this: _"Leave Me" by The Hollies is a classic rock song that perfectly captures the essence of the 1960s. The track was originally released in 1964 as a B-side to their hit single "We're Through." The song features an upbeat tempo with catchy guitar riffs and harmonies that showcase the band's exceptional musicianship. The vocals on "Leave Me" are particularly noteworthy, with lead singer Allan Clarke delivering a strong performance that perfectly captures the song's message. The lyrics convey the frustrations of a man who wants to be left alone after a relationship has ended, and the way Clarke sings the words is full of emotion and sincerity. The song's instrumentation is also noteworthy, with the use of acoustic and electric guitars, drums, and bass creating a sound that is both energetic and melodic. The guitar solo in the middle of the song is particularly impressive, demonstrating the band's technical prowess. Overall, "Leave Me" is a fantastic example of the Hollies' early work and remains a beloved track among fans of the band and 1960s rock music in general. The song's catchy melody, strong vocals, and exceptional instrumentation make it a standout track that is still enjoyable to listen to today._ As you can see, it's pretty boring but still contains some opinionated claims. I don't know, I just thought it was interesting to show that this AI-produced review is talking about things like emotion, sincerity, and catchiness. I don't think it's the AI's true opinion (just compiling well-rated or popular reviews) but it's still pretty neat. |
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| The Guess Who – Undun Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| This is one of the best songs. | |
| Jefferson Airplane – Volunteers Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| One part of me wishes I was alive in that era so I could experience songs like this properly. | |
| The Moody Blues – Your Wildest Dreams Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| Great song! | |
| Blur – For Tomorrow Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| Man this song is catchy! | |
| The Moody Blues – Gypsy Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| The song that first convinced me The Moody Blues is a great band. Well, "Nights in White Satin" did too but this one was a little cooler. Little did I know, there are a whole bunch of songs that support their greatness (e.g., "Never Comes the Day," "Your Wildest Dreams," "Blue World," "Question," "New Horizons," and "The Story in Your Eyes"). Now, after exploring most of their albums, I think it's fair to say that they are one of the best bands from that era. | |
| Thin Lizzy – Chinatown Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| This is a seriously good rock song. It's hard to say why it stands above the rest (maybe the riff or the way he sings "Chinatown" or that solo) and maybe it doesn't, but I find myself coming back to this one more than any other TL song. | |
| The Cure – Just Like Heaven Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| Love the bassline and vocals throughout | |
| Traffic – Just for You Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| Holy crap this is a great song! | |
| XTC – Dear God Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| @[Spooky_Tooth:46444] the "_first_" in my post was intended for italics because I saw somewhere that's how you use them on this website but it looks like they may have removed that feature. | |
| XTC – Dear God Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| When I _first_ heard this song it sounded very familiar. I don't know if my older siblings played this when I was younger or if it was on the radio but that rolling guitar line and the vocals are extremely evocative. Either way, I like it very much and while this isn't my favorite song from XTC, it's definitely up there. | |
| Spooky Tooth – Evil Woman Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| you idiot | |
| Television – Venus de Milo Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| Right! This song is amazing. Probably my favorite Television song, although I really like "Friction" too (the riff in that one is so cool). | |
| The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| This is easily my favorite Beatles song, maybe my favorite altogether. It's just so god damn good! | |
| The Velvet Underground – All Tomorrow's Parties Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| This might be my favorite Velvet Underground song. It's not as universal as "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'" or "Pale Blue Eyes," but it's still really good. There's this terrific rhythm section making it feel like a marching band (for some reason I have always liked marching bands at parades and other moving celebrations). Add Nico's singing on it with some very interesting guitar "soloing" between the verses and you get an outstanding song. I wish more people listened to this (alright, 41 comments aren't bad but outside of this site I've never heard anyone talk about this song when VU comes up). | |
| The Velvet Underground – Oh! Sweet Nuthin Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| In my opinion, this is the Velvet Underground's revolutionary or definitive track. It's in the same light as "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling Stones or "Hey Jude" by the Beatles. It's an anthem anyone can get behind and enjoy for a lifetime. | |
| Genesis – Home By The Sea Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| I'm pleased to see all the comments on this one. I know Genesis' pop period is pretty popular but I didn't know this song was too. It's always nice to know others love something as much as you do. | |
| Bruce Springsteen – The E Street Shuffle Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| I really like this one. Maybe because it stands out the most from this album or maybe because I just wanna start dancing when I hear it. Either way, great song. | |
| Fleetwood Mac – Sisters of the Moon Lyrics | 2 years ago |
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| The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – Framed Lyrics | 2 years ago |
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Ok, blues rock is blues rock. Except when it’s not. And i think this is a prime example of that. What I’m trying to say is there’s tons of blues songs with similar structures; They use the same blues riffs, have a similar instrumental break, and the big finish. But thats just the skeleton of the song. The singer, lyrics, and instruments, on the other hand, are the meat of this blues specimen. They can turn an average blues rock song into something that’s alive. I don’t know much about Alex Harvey and his band, but they definitely did that here. The story he tells is pretty funny, too. Also, if you really like this song check out Midnight Moses from the same album. Another great rocker from these guys. |
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| Rush – Working Man Lyrics | 2 years ago |
| I got a job doing construction and started drinking beers after work so that I could listen to this song properly. Worth it, besides being overworked and having back pain. You know what, maybe it wasn't worth it. But this song still RULES. | |
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