Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Kids if you want some fun
Mr. LaPage is your man
He's always laughing, having fun
Showing his films in the den
Come on, come on
Soon you will be eighteen
I think you know what I mean
Don't tell your mama
Your daddy or mama
They'll never know where you been
[Chorus]
Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last
Listen to what I say
He wants to show you the way
Right down the hallway with open arms
To teach you a new game to play
Come on, come on
Soon it will be too late
Bobbing for apples can wait
We know you're used to sixteen or more
Sorry we only have eight
[Chorus]
Kids if you want some fun
See what you never have seen
Take off your cheaters and sit right down
Start the projection machine
[Chorus]
Mr. LaPage is your man
He's always laughing, having fun
Showing his films in the den
Come on, come on
Soon you will be eighteen
I think you know what I mean
Don't tell your mama
Your daddy or mama
They'll never know where you been
[Chorus]
Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last
Listen to what I say
He wants to show you the way
Right down the hallway with open arms
To teach you a new game to play
Come on, come on
Soon it will be too late
Bobbing for apples can wait
We know you're used to sixteen or more
Sorry we only have eight
[Chorus]
Kids if you want some fun
See what you never have seen
Take off your cheaters and sit right down
Start the projection machine
[Chorus]
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Nope it's "cheaters" - got it from lyrics posted at the Steely Dan official site - steelydan.com/lyrkaty.html
Fagen and Becker once said in an interview that its about sniffing glue... but then again we know how cagey the guys can be with interviewers.
To me, this is one of the creepiest songs ever written. Not just for the subject matter, which is obviously a mass child molester doing his business, but for the pairing of this with seemingly light-hearted music. I'm always fascinated by songs that do that: mix lyrics with a music style that does not seem to match.
Then you will like Steely Dan.
@Nightvoice glad I'm not the only one who found this an odd pairing of lyrics & musical style<br />
It's about a dirty old man that would have kids over to watch dirty movies, so he could show them how to masturbate and/or have sex. 16/8 is a reference to the size of the film. At time 16mm film was new and big, and the theaters played 16mm films. But most home movies (and underground porn/snuff/kiddieporn) were on 8mm.
Also, that last verse says "Take off your chinos and set right down". Chinos are pants.
@rainwalk I know Donald Fagen's New Jersey accent can be difficult to decipher, but he says "cheaters" not chinos. Cheaters are eyeglasses or sunglasses.
@rainwalk it doesn’t mean pants it means glasses. My Dad is not a dirty old mad. It was about when my mom and Dad were dating...she was about to turn 18. They have been married for 17 years and have 6 children. Get facts right. Go straight to someone who knows the facts.
It's definitely 'cheaters', not 'chinos'. Which is short for windcheaters, ie your jumper or jacket or top.
@Dask Jeez. I wondered how long before somebody got it.<br /> Windcheaters - usually zip-up jackets often worn by teenagers in the 50s/60s/70s.
Oh, and the refrain is from the point of view of the parents, who are under the impression that the kids have gone over the their friends to 'watch movies'.... but little do they know.... they're glad they finally have a chance to be alone.
Regardless of meaning, when I listen to the original demo from 71 and then this one, it’s clear they tried to make the music seem more innocent so that the lyrics could be come more open to broad interpretation. The hysterical thing is the album version chorus sounds strikingly like the Partridge Family…which was popular at that time. So it wouldn’t suprise me if they made it sound like them to make the whole thing somewhat of a parody and harder to ridicule as a song such a seedy meaning
Now this song is about a pervert! God love the sickies!
Yes, this song does give off a lot of pervy vibes. God bless Becker and Fagen!
Wait, the last verse is missing from the lyrics posted:
"Kids if you want some fun See what you never have seen Take off your cheaters and sit right down Start the projection machine CHORUS"
@snarkout21 it was the band, my dad, and my mom. Since she wasn’t 18 yet, she was the only so called child there. My dad told her she shouldn’t see them, yet she was a bit of a smarty pants.
Sounds to me like it's about child molestation.