The Dean Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Horrible, Shout is much better! Steely Dan lyrics are easily misunderstood. They have a tinge of humor in a lot of their songs (Deacon Blues) and a lot of humor in others (Cousin Dupree). I can understand some confusion on some lyrics but not many. I'm a huge Dan fan!! Clearly, you are a wise man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I 90 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Steely Dan lyrics are easily misunderstood. They have a tinge of humor in a lot of their songs (Deacon Blues) and a lot of humor in others (Cousin Dupree). I can understand some confusion on some lyrics but not many. I'm a huge Dan fan!! " Double helix in the sky tonight Throw out the hardware Let's do it right " Yes, it is all very clear to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 " Double helix in the sky tonightThrow out the hardware Let's do it right " Yes, it is all very clear to me. One interpretation: double helix = DNA Hardware = condom Let's ditch this condom and "do it right". We'll roll the dice on the baby ..but, there are many more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I 90 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 One interpretation: double helix = DNA Hardware = condom Let's ditch this condom and "do it right". We'll roll the dice on the baby ..but, there are many more... double helix = creative inception Hardware = studio overproduction Do'in it right = rolling the dice on simple live performance Unless the hardware refers to "amyl nitrate" (in Vietnam, no less), "a heroin kit", or "a straightjacket"... Double helix is the "clank" of this particular song. Language that is out of place. If you are correct, it really is a simple throwaway sort of song. That's Ok, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 double helix = creative inception Hardware = studio overproduction Do'in it right = rolling the dice on simple live performance Unless the hardware refers to "amyl nitrate" (in Vietnam, no less), "a heroin kit", or "a straightjacket"... Double helix is the "clank" of this particular song. Language that is out of place. If you are correct, it really is a simple throwaway sort of song. That's Ok, I guess. What the hell is a "clank"? Do you write with Becker and Fagen? The drug interpretation is a possibility (as it is in most Dan songs) but I don't think that's the case here. DNA is a double helix, so I think that's a pretty straight-forward reference. Hardware (condoms, sex toys, etc) also seems straight forward. Other interpretations could be FORCED here, but I tend to go for parsimony. As for your "rolling the dice on simple live performance" remark. I'm shocked! The Dan gives one of (if not the best) live performances around. Of course, that's for those interested in MUSIC. Is you're looking for a STAGED SHOW, or BIG HAIR TWIRLING, or THEATRICS, you won't get that from Steely Dan. Just pure fuc#ing music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I 90 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 What the hell is a "clank"? Do you write with Becker and Fagen? The drug interpretation is a possibility (as it is in most Dan songs) but I don't think that's the case here. DNA is a double helix, so I think that's a pretty straight-forward reference. Hardware (condoms, sex toys, etc) also seems straight forward. Other interpretations could be FORCED here, but I tend to go for parsimony. As for your "rolling the dice on simple live performance" remark. I'm shocked! The Dan gives one of (if not the best) live performances around. Of course, that's for those interested in MUSIC. Is you're looking for a STAGED SHOW, or BIG HAIR TWIRLING, or THEATRICS, you won't get that from Steely Dan. Just pure fuc#ing music! The clank is both the jarring oddity that gives one pause, and the key in the door. If it is a straight forward reference, well, I just don't want that piece of communication smuggled in and wrapped in jazz sophistication. Hell, Meat Loaf gives me over the top theatrics, a female counterpoint, and freakin' baseball with that message. Now there's your full service entertainment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Dean-O, gotta call you out on the live performance thing...granted I have only seen them once, and like the Dan, not a huge fan, but definitely like them. My complaint about their live shows that I have seen and or heard is that there is little difference between the CD/Album and the live show. Not gonna argue that musically live they are spot on, but they are spot on recreating the studio version, kind of an odd gripe, but when i go to concerts, I like to hear the live interpretations that perhaps the studio's constrained....my complaint is almost that they are too good musically that they are able to recreate what they laid down on acetate...or vinyl What the hell is a "clank"? Do you write with Becker and Fagen? The drug interpretation is a possibility (as it is in most Dan songs) but I don't think that's the case here. DNA is a double helix, so I think that's a pretty straight-forward reference. Hardware (condoms, sex toys, etc) also seems straight forward. Other interpretations could be FORCED here, but I tend to go for parsimony. As for your "rolling the dice on simple live performance" remark. I'm shocked! The Dan gives one of (if not the best) live performances around. Of course, that's for those interested in MUSIC. Is you're looking for a STAGED SHOW, or BIG HAIR TWIRLING, or THEATRICS, you won't get that from Steely Dan. Just pure fuc#ing music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Dean-O, gotta call you out on the live performance thing...granted I have only seen them once, and like the Dan, not a huge fan, but definitely like them. My complaint about their live shows that I have seen and or heard is that there is little difference between the CD/Album and the live show. Not gonna argue that musically live they are spot on, but they are spot on recreating the studio version, kind of an odd gripe, but when i go to concerts, I like to hear the live interpretations that perhaps the studio's constrained....my complaint is almost that they are too good musically that they are able to recreate what they laid down on acetate...or vinyl Would you say the same thing about hearing Duke Ellington? Mozart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 i had the exact same thought after I posted, and i am not sure how to answer...like i said, it is an odd gripe, and in terms of mozart, i think that when you hear a symphony do their rendition of a mozart piece, or a rearrangement then my "complaint" holds true...i don't know, my brain hurts Would you say the same thing about hearing Duke Ellington? Mozart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 i had the exact same thought after I posted, and i am not sure how to answer...like i said, it is an odd gripe, and in terms of mozart, i think that when you hear a symphony do their rendition of a mozart piece, or a rearrangement then my "complaint" holds true...i don't know, my brain hurts FWIW, The Dan often rearranges their tunes for their live shows. The version of Do it Again they do in concert is totally different from the original recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I didnt see this mentioned anywhere so I'll throw in Tubthumping by Chumbawumba. As if the lyrics aren't bad enough the name of the song and band make it suck right off the start. We’ll be singin' When we’re winnin’ We’ll be singin’ I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down Pissin’ the night away Pissin’ the night away He drinks a whisky drink, he drinks a vodka drink He drinks a lager drink, he drinks a cider drink He sings the songs that remind him of the good times He sings the songs that remind him of the better times Oh, Danny boy Danny boy Danny boy I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down Pissin’ the night away Pissin’ the night away He drinks a whisky drink, he drinks a vodka drink He drinks a lager drink, he drinks a cider drink He sings the songs that remind him of the good times He sings the songs that remind him of the better times Don’t cry for me Next door neighbor I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’) I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh ) PLEASE MAKE IT STOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Pissin’ the night awayPissin’ the night away Man, that sounded like me the other nite after polishin off a bottle of baileys and shifting over to sam adams afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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