Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's what we got!
Check out all these rock stars
Come on watch them suffer
So very sad
And I hope you agree
Not enough attention
Oh and did I mention
Life is tough
Mr. Platinum CD
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
(Oooooooo-oh-oooooo-ooooo)
Look at all the pop stars
Thinking that they're in charge
Let's see who's
The biggest whore
Come on shake your asses
Only for the masses
You write the songs
I'll lip-sync it on tour
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
(Set your soul on fire)
People come together
Nothing lasts forever
Consume it all
And we will supply
Life is for the famous
Fools and all the shameless
And everything that
Money can buy
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
Yeah, yeah
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's what we got!
Check out all these rock stars
Come on watch them suffer
So very sad
And I hope you agree
Not enough attention
Oh and did I mention
Life is tough
Mr. Platinum CD
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
(Oooooooo-oh-oooooo-ooooo)
Look at all the pop stars
Thinking that they're in charge
Let's see who's
The biggest whore
Come on shake your asses
Only for the masses
You write the songs
I'll lip-sync it on tour
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
(Set your soul on fire)
People come together
Nothing lasts forever
Consume it all
And we will supply
Life is for the famous
Fools and all the shameless
And everything that
Money can buy
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
Yeah, yeah
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's entertainment
What have we got
Yeah, yeah
That's what we've got!
Lyrics submitted by nrrdgrrl
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
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c'mon people... this has been here for how long... this is about people in the BIZ going out of their way and basicly exploiting them selves to get more money...
the decline of traditional fame as we know it!
Words of Spider One:
This is a big, dumb song about the music industry. And because we tailored it to be a little dance-y, it's mocking the industry in its very style. Of course, manufactured pop stars are an easy target and, to be honest, I've never had an issue with that because I think there should always be music for nine-year-old girls. My problem came when all of a sudden that type of music became legitimate entertainment for the rest of us. It just drives me crazy when people start talking about *NSYNC and Britney Spears as "artists." That's why that line in the songs says, "You write the songs, I'll lip-sync 'em on tour." The line, "Let's see who's the biggest whore," was actually inspired by Christina Aguilera's "Dirty" video. When I saw it, it became clear that it's all about whoring yourself out on any level possible and here's a girl who can actually sing! But they're entertainers; they're bred from birth to entertain dance classes, voice classes, acting classes. If it weren't music, it would be toothpaste commercials or soap operas, so the music aspect can't be any more important than the rest of it. In my case, I bought a bass for $15 when I was 13 years old and learned how to put two notes together, but it became very important to me.
This song is all about the fakeness of the entertainment industry, and it really says it all. I agree with it 100%.