So the other day as I was driving home from work, I heard this song on the radio. I'd heard it before and I liked it in the sense that it is the type of song one can get in one's head for a few days.
But when I tried to listen to the lyrics, I found them darn near incomprehensible. I listened very closely. I made out, "better run, better run, faster than my [????]" I thought the word that belonged in the brackets was "Brother," turns out, it is "Bullet." (Had to Google it, of course--fortunately, my cell phone was able to tell me the name of the band and song). Yes, it is that hard to understand. In fact, the lyrics are kinda messed up. I guess it is about a kid who finds his dad's revolver (I guess they still make those), and seemingly wants to go on a killing spree. *sigh*
But the tune is so upbeat. :-(
Anyway, here it is if you're interested:
So, do you guys have any songs you like that are similarly difficult to understand? I know this sort of mumbling was practically the trademark of "Dead Can Dance." (Or am I thinking of a different group?)
BTW: I have no idea what the Hell a "pumped up kick" is, but, apparently, all the other kids have them. *confused*
Err...I think I meant to say, "Rusted Root," not "Dead Can Dance." I'll have to listen to some Dead Can Dance sometime soon and see if the statement is equally applicable.
ReplyDeleteHello. I came across your blog searching for other Lexingtonians.
ReplyDeleteI hate this song, even though it is so catchy. Unless I change the station right away, I end up singing along.
It is about a kid who goes on a Columbine type shooting spree, going after the cool kids with the fancy shoes (remember those Reebok Pumps way back in the day?).
W. :)
Hi, Wendy! I *do* remember those. I'm not ashamed to say I once went to a "Slaughter" concert (in Louisville) back in the day and Mark Slaughter was wearing a pair (or so it seemed). So it looks like "kicks" means "shoes" and "pumped up" is a reference to the old Reebok shoes. That does help! I can't keep up with slang these days. (I only recently learned that "togs" means "clothing.")
ReplyDeleteI'm with you about not liking this song. But, like you say, it really *does* have a way of getting in one's head!
Thanks for stopping by!
Kelvar
Worst mumble offender of all time: Zach Condon of the band Beirut. The words are so slurred I'm still not exactly sure if they're supposed to be in English. Terrific music, though, and Darren I think you'd love the group if you don't already. Check out songs from the album "Gulag Orkestar" on YouTube or Spotify. You won't be sorry.
ReplyDeleteWasn't there a band named Beirut that was a one-hit wonder in the 80's? Hmm...I need to investigate this. I'll check them out, Sylvia. Thanks for the 411!
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