Oh yeah, also, I don't mind at all if a song has nonsense lyrics if there are crunchy riffs and ecstatic beats. One of my fave contemporary pop bands, New Pornographers (also Destroyer) write mostly inscrutable lyrics. I could care not a whit. I love them. And often the lyrics evoke evocative imagery in my mind even if I do not know expressly what they mean. It is not as if I don't appreciate beautiful lyrics, I am a writer after all, but pop music nonsense lyrics don't bother me a bit. Well, maybe Mbop bugged me, but that is because it was a horrible song.
Nonsene lyrics definitely have their place and function. As you say, they can open doors to interpretation some times, which can lead in all kinds of interesting and imaginative directions. And wow, I can't remember the last time I thought of MMMBop lol. I have to say I hate that song as well. Might make for a fun hit piece, though. We shall see :)
Loved this one Sonny! I did not know the song despite my interest in Swedish pop and rock music. Love, love, love the video, think it is smashing. Years ago, I watched a fun documentary about one hit wonders. The individual bands that had enjoyed a hit were of two opposing mind sets. Some of the bands were embittered that they'd never had another hit. But others, and these ones were my favourite, were delighted to have had a hit single at all and acknowledged the improbability of that, and saw it as a lucky and somewhat miraculous thing. Would love to see a post from you about Wall of Voodoo, that is, if you like them. This was so fun. An exciting discovery. Thanks!
Glad to hear it, Nadine! The song was on heavy rotation for me back when it came out. Loved the sound, the vocals, the video - the whole package. And I'm with you re: one hit wonders. If I were in their shoes, I'd be grateful for the opportunity to light up the world, even if it was just once, and short-lived at that. As for Wall of Voodoo, all I know is the hits everyone knows. You've given me food for thought, however, so they may just enter the Jukebox one day. :)
What a ridiculous song and a ridiculous video but my god I loved this tune back in the day!! Can’t remember the last time I even thought about let alone listened to this song, thanks for putting it back on my musical radar!!
Oh yeah, also, I don't mind at all if a song has nonsense lyrics if there are crunchy riffs and ecstatic beats. One of my fave contemporary pop bands, New Pornographers (also Destroyer) write mostly inscrutable lyrics. I could care not a whit. I love them. And often the lyrics evoke evocative imagery in my mind even if I do not know expressly what they mean. It is not as if I don't appreciate beautiful lyrics, I am a writer after all, but pop music nonsense lyrics don't bother me a bit. Well, maybe Mbop bugged me, but that is because it was a horrible song.
Nonsene lyrics definitely have their place and function. As you say, they can open doors to interpretation some times, which can lead in all kinds of interesting and imaginative directions. And wow, I can't remember the last time I thought of MMMBop lol. I have to say I hate that song as well. Might make for a fun hit piece, though. We shall see :)
Loved this one Sonny! I did not know the song despite my interest in Swedish pop and rock music. Love, love, love the video, think it is smashing. Years ago, I watched a fun documentary about one hit wonders. The individual bands that had enjoyed a hit were of two opposing mind sets. Some of the bands were embittered that they'd never had another hit. But others, and these ones were my favourite, were delighted to have had a hit single at all and acknowledged the improbability of that, and saw it as a lucky and somewhat miraculous thing. Would love to see a post from you about Wall of Voodoo, that is, if you like them. This was so fun. An exciting discovery. Thanks!
Glad to hear it, Nadine! The song was on heavy rotation for me back when it came out. Loved the sound, the vocals, the video - the whole package. And I'm with you re: one hit wonders. If I were in their shoes, I'd be grateful for the opportunity to light up the world, even if it was just once, and short-lived at that. As for Wall of Voodoo, all I know is the hits everyone knows. You've given me food for thought, however, so they may just enter the Jukebox one day. :)
What a ridiculous song and a ridiculous video but my god I loved this tune back in the day!! Can’t remember the last time I even thought about let alone listened to this song, thanks for putting it back on my musical radar!!
Thanks for reading, Mark! Glad I could jog your memory!
Well that’s one I missed for sure. Thanks.
Thank you for reading, Daniel!