WTF Song Lyrics.

Cicero · 11-23-2008, 06:51 PM

Ok....What in the hell does prince mean?!?

Song: Kiss

Lyric: You don't have to watch "Dynasty" to have an attitude.

It screws me up every time I happen to hear it.

What?!?

Aliantha · 11-23-2008, 06:53 PM

YOu don't have to watch Dynasty to pretend you're rich and beautiful (and neurotic)?

That's my interpretation.

Cicero · 11-23-2008, 06:59 PM

Well that's implying that Dynasty is watched, just so someone can act like that. That's the wtf part.

Like the same person couldn't have an attitude outside of watching Dynasty.

Proper response: Yes, I know I don't have to watch Dynasty to have my attitude, as I've been getting it from your momma.

Trilby · 11-23-2008, 08:33 PM

What's the "pompetous of love"?

Aliantha · 11-23-2008, 08:38 PM

It's Steve Miller mis-hearing an earlier lyric by the Medallions... "puppetutes" a word coined by Vernon Green.

In 1954, Vernon Green of the Medallions wrote a song called "The Letter" in which he used the words "puppetutes of love", a combination of "puppets" and "prostitutes". A puppetute was a woman of your fantasies who would do anything you wanted.

monster · 11-23-2008, 11:47 PM

Shawnee123 · 11-24-2008, 01:46 PM

"You are so beautiful...to me"
Translated: I don't care if everyone else thinks you're a butt-ugly skank

"God is watching us from a distance"
Translated: Because he doesn't want to get too close

Undertoad · 11-24-2008, 01:53 PM

"I love you just the way you are"
Translated: if you do change, I'm outta here.

Sundae · 11-24-2008, 02:44 PM

The whole of Wonderwall by Oasis.

Especially
"I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do, about you now"

Apparently it's a love song.

But I always heard it as an old geezer singing to an ex-stripper when they were both in their 80s. Everyone adored her in her youth, but he was the only one left who was still overwhelmed.

Sundae · 11-24-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

"I love you just the way you are"
Translated: if you do change, I'm outta here.

Of course the double-ouch with that one in real life was that he left her for a model.

Sundae · 11-24-2008, 02:47 PM

Which reminds me
"I love you best, when you say nothing at all"

Not jumping on a bandwagon here - the first time I heard that song I disliked it. I commented that it was basically saying, "Shut your trap and just let me look at you woman!"

Triple post. Sorry.

Cicero · 11-24-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

The whole of Wonderwall by Oasis.

Especially
"I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do, about you now"

That line always sounded caustic to me. Like someone respected and admired by everyone, screwed up. Alternatively, and ironically, they are the only "one to save him"... after all...."they're his wonderwall" (main admirer). It fits in the context with the rest of the song, I actually get the song though. He is saying someone has disappointed everyone, bet he still digs them.

Trilby · 11-24-2008, 03:06 PM

you know what I'm pissed off about?

ali explaining the mundane about "pompetous"...totally harshes my mellow.
I'll never listen to that song the same again. Though, the song remains the same....

Shawnee123 · 11-24-2008, 03:23 PM

My roomie freshman year hated Lionel Ritchie's Stuck on You, citing his non-committal namby pamby use of the word "guess" throughout, like he couldn't be sure.

I'm stuck on you
I've got this feeling down deep in my soul that I just can't lose
Guess I'm on my way
Needed a friend
And the way I feel now I guess I'll be with you 'til the end
Guess I'm on my way
I'm mighty glad you stayed

lumberjim · 11-24-2008, 03:26 PM

I saw a Lion, he was standing alone...with a tadpole in a jar.

-Misty Mountain Hop
Led Zeppelin

top that

11-23-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	WTF Song Lyrics. Ok....What in the hell does prince mean?!? Song: Kiss Lyric: You don't have to watch "Dynasty" to have an attitude. It screws me up every time I happen to hear it. What?!? __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

11-23-2008, 06:53 PM	#2
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	YOu don't have to watch Dynasty to pretend you're rich and beautiful (and neurotic)? That's my interpretation. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-23-2008, 06:59 PM	#3
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Well that's implying that Dynasty is watched, just so someone can act like that. That's the wtf part. Like the same person couldn't have an attitude outside of watching Dynasty. Proper response: Yes, I know I don't have to watch Dynasty to have my attitude, as I've been getting it from your momma. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

11-23-2008, 08:33 PM	#4
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	What's the "pompetous of love"? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-23-2008, 08:38 PM	#5
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	It's Steve Miller mis-hearing an earlier lyric by the Medallions... "puppetutes" a word coined by Vernon Green. In 1954, Vernon Green of the Medallions wrote a song called "The Letter" in which he used the words "puppetutes of love", a combination of "puppets" and "prostitutes". A puppetute was a woman of your fantasies who would do anything you wanted. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-23-2008, 11:47 PM	#6
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	__________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	"You are so beautiful...to me" Translated: I don't care if everyone else thinks you're a butt-ugly skank "God is watching us from a distance" Translated: Because he doesn't want to get too close __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-24-2008, 01:53 PM	#8
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	"I love you just the way you are" Translated: if you do change, I'm outta here.

11-24-2008, 02:44 PM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	The whole of Wonderwall by Oasis. Especially "I don't believe that anybody Feels the way I do, about you now" Apparently it's a love song. But I always heard it as an old geezer singing to an ex-stripper when they were both in their 80s. Everyone adored her in her youth, but he was the only one left who was still overwhelmed.

11-24-2008, 02:47 PM	#11
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Which reminds me "I love you best, when you say nothing at all" Not jumping on a bandwagon here - the first time I heard that song I disliked it. I commented that it was basically saying, "Shut your trap and just let me look at you woman!" Triple post. Sorry.

11-24-2008, 03:06 PM	#13
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	you know what I'm pissed off about? ali explaining the mundane about "pompetous"...totally harshes my mellow. I'll never listen to that song the same again. Though, the song remains the same.... __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-24-2008, 03:23 PM	#14
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	My roomie freshman year hated Lionel Ritchie's Stuck on You, citing his non-committal namby pamby use of the word "guess" throughout, like he couldn't be sure. I'm stuck on you I've got this feeling down deep in my soul that I just can't lose Guess I'm on my way Needed a friend And the way I feel now I guess I'll be with you 'til the end Guess I'm on my way I'm mighty glad you stayed __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-24-2008, 03:26 PM	#15
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I saw a Lion, he was standing alone...with a tadpole in a jar. -Misty Mountain Hop Led Zeppelin top that __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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