"Fast car" is kind of a continuation of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." It has all the clawing your way to a better life, but in this case the protagonist never makes it with her love; in fact she is dragged back down by him.
There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
They're walking by the night
The Moon has frozen blue
Long black coats a shelter for the rain
Their load must get through
Now bats are leaving their trees
They're joining the call
Seven Satanic Hell Preachers
Heading for the hall
Bringing a blood of a newborn child
Got to succeed, if not it's Satan's fall
Home...come home
Evil messengers with blood stained wings
Home...come home
Home...come home
Is it Satan's fall?
No it's Satan's call
Craniums high on stakes
It's Satan's epigraph
Something new can't erase...666
They call him the beast
Use your demon eyes, uncover the disguise
Time is out...
Yeah, I don't need your God
On the law of Satan
Pray and obey it forever
Oh the law of Satan
The Moon has frozen blue
Long black coats a shelter for the rain
Their load must get through
Now bats are leaving their trees
They're joining the call
Seven Satanic Hell Preachers
Heading for the hall
Bringing a blood of a newborn child
Got to succeed, if not it's Satan's fall
Home...come home
Evil messengers with blood stained wings
Home...come home
Home...come home
Is it Satan's fall?
No it's Satan's call
Craniums high on stakes
It's Satan's epigraph
Something new can't erase...666
They call him the beast
Use your demon eyes, uncover the disguise
Time is out...
Yeah, I don't need your God
On the law of Satan
Pray and obey it forever
Oh the law of Satan
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Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
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/
Man, this song is a beast. It's more blasphemous than Black Funeral (is that's even possible?), but only because it plays fo 11:23, whereas Black Funeral only plays for 2:50. The blasphemity of Black Funeral is more concentrated, whereas this song has it sprawling out in an 11 minute, epic, symphony of demonic metal. Obviously about some kind of evil sacrafice.
"Obviously about some kind of evil sacrafice." Here's what happens when people just quickly read the lyrics trough. The whole song is about discovering The Satanic Bible. The message is really hidden I know, but if you have red the book, you can see it.
In my opinion this is the best song of Melissa record, and possibly best MF song.
"Use your demon eyes, uncover the disguise Time is out.. Yeah, I don't need your god Oh the law of Satan Pray and obey it forever Oh the law of Satan"
I think King Diamond is talking about the bible, and how Christianity has done many EVIL things in the name of God. It makes more sense to see it as doing it in the name of SATAN, not God. As you guys should know, Christianity's beliefs ARE NOT Jesus' beliefs.
Great Fuckin Lyrics!
fucking awesome song
fuckin awesum
Metallica covered this as part of their 'Mercyful Fate' medley.
Oh, and if I haven't already said so...THIS SONG IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"This song's about Satan!" Hahahaha Oh King, all of your songs are about Satan!
Yo!
Just been trawling through the attic... Finding all my old vinyl and stuff... Lo and behold, all my MF vinyl! Some of which is lamentably scratched/played to death. Out pops Melissa, imo amongst the best of that era's metal - and also perhaps my fave of the MF albums. Man, memories of the past... Time to annoy the neighbours :) sigh hey, i maybe an old(er) rocker but i think this album still kicks some serious butt...! Crikey, now where the hell is The Oath, etc...