Today's song is...
We Want A Rock
Who wouldn't want a rock to wind a string around?
There is something about Linnell's vocal at the beginning of this song that I find really appealing. Also, this reminds me of the radio interview with the girl who asks them about their song "We Want To Rock." That amuses me. There is something rather iconic about this song even though it's not one of their most famous. It seems like everyone knows the lyric about prosthetic foreheads. And why shouldn't they?
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It's a comforting song, for me. I like it. I liked Flood a lot when I was a newbie. It is a solid album, I must admit that.
ReplyDeleteThis falls in the category of songs I knew before I was a fan, didn't like then, and still have gained no appreciation for since becoming one ("Dead" is another one in this category that comes to mind). Nothing that excites me musically, and deep in the "Clever repeated = Tiresome" swamp.
ReplyDeleteThere's so much I want to say about this one, and it's probably going to sound like gibberish. You've been warned. (Also, it's not like that's uncommon for me.)
ReplyDeleteFirst, I love this song. (I feel like I use this phrase way too often, but I promise I only say it with the utmost sincerity.) I love Flood. I read about Flood-lovers being newbies and I'm sure I still fall into the category of newbiedom as I've only been a fan for two years and a half, but I honestly think I'll ALWAYS love Flood. I don't really get why it's almost scoffed at by some to really enjoy the album. And even so, my opinions of the individual songs are based on the particular song, not so much the album it's from. I don't even know why I'm going on about this -- I don't know enough to have a real opinion on it. Just thought I'd throw my two cents in.
I can understand where John is coming from, though I have to admit that reading his comment made me a little sad. I get that repetitiveness can be tiresome, but with certain songs including this one, I feel like the repetitiveness can kind of build on itself and make you appreciate the song more. It may not be the most musically-interesting song they've written, but I thoroughly enjoy the rhythm and melody, I really like the instruments used, and the accordion sounds especially nice. Maybe there's a simplicity to it that draws me in, but I've really never thought of it that way. I just enjoy the song.
While I was partially referring to the lyrics as well in what I wrote above, I feel I have to say separately how much I like them. I actually have a bit of a personal interpretation which I'm a bit reluctant to share because, you know, it's me, not to mention I don't want to make anyone cringe and then there's the factor of me being indecisive and not always viewing the lyrics in this way. Sometimes I take them completely light-heartedly and just think of this song as fun and goofy. But I also relate the lyrics to wanting to hold onto the things from my childhood and have that carefree, goofy innocence that doesn't really make sense to the adult world but is fun and free and existed at a time where everything was just..better, and having the world try to burn down that ideal and say it is stupid and that I need to grow up and become a bitter adult.
Like they say in another favorite song of mine, "That's what I'm here for." :-) .
ReplyDeleteAnd the song has just gone up a notch in my estimation simply for inspiring your interpretation. Just don't let anyone tell you the _only_ alternatives are nonsensical childhood and grouchy adulthood. Fun adulthood beats 'em all in my opinion.
(And lest I came off as too dogmatic in my criticism of repetition, ask Rebecca about how much Steve Reich and Phillip Glass I listen to. :-) )
I like this one, though I'd say it falls squarely in the upper average TMBG range for me. Don't love the lyrics especially -- a bit too goofy for my taste -- but I think it's melody is really catchy.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah. About the repetition -- have a listen to Music for 18 Musicians and then get back to John on that one...
John, that means a lot. (That phrase always seems sarcastic or cheesy, but I promise it's meant to be completely sincere in this case.) I was a little afraid the interpretation would just make everyone roll their eyes or wrinkle up their noses. I'm glad to have aided in the song's slight appreciation on your musical scale. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I know either of the musicians you referred to, but I'll have to check them out.
As for adulthood -- I just think when everything is said and done, childhood wins. I realize I can't go back in time and that I have to "be an adult", but it doesn't make the sentiment any less true for me. I know few people (who am I kidding, I know no one) who fully understand/s this when I say it. I can't really explain it. I'm rambling again. I shouldn't even keep this as part of my comment. But what's the point in erasing thoughts?
Anyway, pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
Thanks for what you said.