Cheating and stealing

Since I'm such a slacker and I'm sick of talking about how much weight I'm gaining or the latest cute / annoying things the Shadow is doing, I decided instead to cheat; stealing Brooker Fraser's song Betty as my thought vomit aka blog post.

Lately while listening to songs I've heard hundreds of times, I've realised that I haven't actually listened to them properly. A few days ago it was Warning Sign by Coldplay. Today it was Betty by Brooke Fraser (and quit your laughing...FYI: The Breeze is not the only radio station I listen to).

The first verse and chorus:

You got a quick snap-lock on your cold, cold heart
You got your Y.S.L. kicks and a red birthmark
In the shape of Canada
That you try to keep a secret 

You've got your scars and you've got your birthmarks
You've got Toronto hiding on your hip, honey
You've got your secrets
You've got your regrets
Darling, we all do

I am one to dwell on past mistakes and regrets. Too busy trying to justify and redeem, instead of learning and moving on. Somewhere inside is the me who is "hidden by my expectations".

It's a big, scary world out there. Stepping out of the skin that we wear for the world, and displaying what really lies inside, warts and all, is risky. I hope for the courage to do that. And the grace to allow others to do the same.

Lyrical blondeness

I like singing along to songs and knowing what they mean. (That's pretty standard right?)

It's funny though when you come across some that you've been singing along to for a while and never clicked what the words meant.

WARNING: There are pictures coming up. Do no adjust your screen or frantically search for the Back or Refresh button. You are still on the right blog, but may need to adjust your eyesight for the introduction of graphics and colour.

Example 1:

Rihanna - California King Bed

I have had (more than a few) people tell me that they had no idea this song was about a BED! Nooooo....really?? Obviously the song title and the repetition in the chorus was not enough to hit the point home. I suspect Rihanna's agent/label/person-in-charge-of-all-she-does was notified that the majority of Riri's listeners were missing the point, because when the music video was released, there she was on a glorious king sized bed (of all things). Oooh, you meant "king sized bed", not "California king...(bed)" as an afterthought? I do love that video...mmmm, what a glorious looking bed.


Example 2:
This one is my d'oh time. I can't believe I never clicked.

Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body

"If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it against me". Until very recently, I had always just thought it was "would you physically press your body against mine". It wasn't until somone said this to me, "You know, I just clicked that this line also meant actually pressing your body." Huh? Was there another meaning? Yes - would you be offended if I commented on your body. Ooooh. True. Blonde moment. And what does the meaning that I put on that line say about me? (Don't answer that!)

And in case you were wondering why dear Brit is in that picture, the Bellamy Brothers claimed she ripped off their song with this line in one of her songs - “If I said I want your body now, would you hold it against me?” That and the fact that she does have a beautiful body...hope she doesn't it against me...


Ok, so I only had 2 examples off the top of my head :) Let me know if you have any more.