Jesusetc84 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 "One two, one two, one two, titty I know every nook and cranny in New York City"- Sonic Youth "Master-Dik" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 See, to me it reads like an angry young 6th former doodled it on their notebook. But, like I said - I think it's a good song when you listen to it, I just have to ignore the message behind them and just listen to the way they are sung. I've never really read anyone say that Pink Floyd were great lyricists as such, I've read them say Barrett wrote interesting/weird/original lyrics certainly, but what I've read of them they focus on the music and the concepts behind the albums because that's where all the interest & originality lies. That's where you're kind of missing the boat. Pink floyd is highly regarded for both the lyrical work of Barrett and Waters. As for "angry young 6th grader notebook doodle", you want to look at the lyrics that Portishead put out(from their latest album, "third"): if only I could seeYou turn myself to meand recognise the poison in my heartthere is no other placeno one else I faceremedy, we Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 yooouve got a lot of nerve to say you are my friend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 You're breaking my heart, you're tearing it apart so f*ck you -Nillsson "You're Breaking My Heart" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Sounds like they are getting Pink Floyd confused with Portishead. i don't like portishead so comparing them i'm bound to say pink floyd are better. as i said, i like pink floyd i've just never heard anyone focus on their lyrics as being great, and instead people think they sound like angry 6th formers. by the way, 6th form in the uk is from the ages of 16-18 (people that are taking exams to go on to univeristy - the type of people that go on marches to stop fox hunting and get very upset about capitalism. they then go to university, dabble in these views a bit more. leave university. get a job in a bank, and become a part of the problem). this is the type of thing i'm talking about and this (especially this!) And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? the first half of that line is great - the, "for a lead role in a cage," lets it down, for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 "Do you like boobsalot?"-The Fugs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 > One of these days, I'm going to cut you into little pieces i thought that was the closing line howsabout another from Floyd - "Fuck all that we've got to get on with these, (fuck all that fuck all that)" from Not Now John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Well, my daddy didn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Well I stood stone-like at midnightSuspended in my masqueradeAnd I combed my hair, it looked just rightAnd commanded the night brigade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Got a wife and kids in Baltimore, JackI went out for a ride and I never went backAgreed... How about - And I followed her to the station, with her suitcase in my hand,Well, it's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, when all your love's in vain... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 "A silent night has turned into a night of fear..."-The Move - "Night of Fear" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 People How You Doing There's A New Day DawningFor The Earth Mother It's A Brand New MorningFor Such A Long While There's Been Such A LongingBut Now The Sun Is Shining Let's Roll Back The Awning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Teacher Man Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Boy Man God Shit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 House got too crowded clothes got too tightAnd I don't know just where I'm going tonightOut where the sky's been cleared by a good hard rainThere's somebody callin' my secret name The screen door slamsMary's dress waves I stood stone-like at midnight suspended in my masquerade They're still racing out at the TrestlesBut that blood it never burned in her veins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broc Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 "In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection/slowly screwing my way across Europe, they had to make a correction" This. Silver Jews RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 "Are you really going out with Adolf?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Like a bird on the wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 'grandpa pissed his pants again/he don't give a damn' - warren zevon, play it all night long Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 The Mississippi Delta was shining like a National guitar - Paul Simon, 'Graceland' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 'we're gonna kill the california girls' - Sonic Youth "Expressway To Your Skull" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Always found this one haunting: I got to keep moving, I got to keep movingBlues falling down like hail, blues falling down like hailAnd the day keeps on remindin' me, there's a hellhound on my trail ---Robert Johnson---- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I don't know if these were mentioned but if they were kudos to you, you have mucho bueno taste-o. Pretty women out walking with gorillas down my streetFrom my window I'm staring while my coffee grows cold By Joe Jackson I don't believe in an interventionist God, but I know darling that you do By Nick Cave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 'grandpa pissed his pants again/he don't give a damn' - warren zevon, play it all night long not just the opening line. but the whole song is great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I don't believe in an interventionist God, but I know darling that you do By Nick Cave. Also by Nick:"GET READY FOR LOVE!!!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 The Mississippi Delta was shining like a National guitar - Paul Simon, 'Graceland' Dude As a child of the Mississippi delta, I've always liked the opening line from Paul Simon's "Graceland." "The Mississippi Delta was shining like a national guitar" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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