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Odd song lyrics

I try my best to not listen to the lyrics of songs. If I do, I often find myself laughing. Are people really saying these things?

Let’s take “Fergalicious” for example. Is she really talking about how tasty her pussy is? That’s just scary. How does she know what it tastes like? *shudders to imagine*

Hey, maybe I’m wrong. I’ve just heard it a few times. I know that song’s a hit. Is anyone listening to the words?

Whenever I hear Beyonce’s song “Irreplaceable” I say “Uh oh, Beyonce’s directing traffic again.” When she sings “To the left, to the left” I just imagine her in a police uniform during rush hour traffic, directing cars away from a wreck.

Oh, and what about Justin Timberlake’s “My Love”. Can we talk about the rap segment from T.I.? He’s saying this girl already has a boyfriend, but she can leave with him on a vacation instead. Or she can stay. It doesn’t matter to him. He “ain’t gonna cry” and if she doesn’t come he “ain’t gonna die.” Gee, that’s romantic. So you’re asking her to leave her boyfriend, but you really don’t care either way. Sounds solid to me.

Am I the only one who notices these things?

Wed, Feb 14, 2007 @ 6:02 am | Filed in Humor, Music | Permalink

6 Comments

One of the most romantic songs for me is a song by Deathcab For Cutie, “I’ll Follow You Into the Dark” in which GodBen Gibbard sings the opening lines, “Love of mine some day you will die / But I’ll be close behind / I’ll follow you into the dark.” How romantic is that?

If you want interesting lyrics, you should listen to either Pansy Division or the Hidden Cameras… Both are my favorite queercore bands who have songs titled “Rimjobs”, “I Want Another Enema”, and “Touch My Joe Camel.” Brilliant, I tell ya… Brilliant.

Posted by Rey on Wed, Feb 14, 2007 @ 9:14 am

Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted by purpletwinkie on Wed, Feb 14, 2007 @ 10:15 am

@Rey: I absolutely love I Will Follow You Into The Dark. Most romantic song ever, no joke.

@Nathan: You’re citing music that is best enjoyed for its groove, not the lyrics. On the opposite extreme are the heavily lyrical songwriters like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Joni Mitchell, and while they write incredible music to accompany those lyrics, I wouldn’t want to try to dance to it. (Usually. Unless I’m really drunk and it doesn’t matter WHAT’s on. (Did I just say that?))

Posted by kateo on Wed, Feb 14, 2007 @ 4:30 pm

Eh, regardless of whether or not it’s a groove song, the lyrics are still pretty ridiculous. I’d like to know who was surveyed when Fergie decided that her vagina was so delicious.

Posted by Nathan on Wed, Feb 14, 2007 @ 5:10 pm

What about Akon’s Smack That - at first, I thought it was quite catchy but when I really listened to the lyrics, I realised just how naughty they were!

Posted by enihsnus on Wed, Feb 14, 2007 @ 9:59 pm

Yes, you are the only one who notices these things.

Posted by purpletwinkie on Thu, Feb 15, 2007 @ 7:57 pm