tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55072711405197778262024-02-08T09:16:37.599-08:00Epicness in 20th and 21st Century MusicSwiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-17502774969098513712009-05-11T16:45:00.000-07:002009-05-11T17:27:35.567-07:00Political/Social MessagesThe song, Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival, offers a strong opinionated perspective on the Vietnam War. The band displays their disapproval of the war because of the draft game many people played. The Vietnam War drafted men between the ages of 18 and 22, but one could become illegible from being drafted if they were enrolled in a college. This war-avoidance often earned many scornful attitudes from the public.<br /><br />An example of Creedence Clearwater Revival's disapproval and criticism of the war is when he says "It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no senator's son, son. It aint me, it aint me; I aint no fortunate one, no." This refers to the fact that many people were able to avoid being drafted into the war by having ties within the government. For instance, if one had an uncle that was a governor of Pennsylvania, this individual would be able to avoid the draft. Creedence Clearwater Revival expresses their disapproval of this by saying "I ain't no senator's son."<br /><br />Another song that offers a strong opinionated perspective on political and social unrest is "Where Is The Love" by Black Eyed Peas. Throughout this song, political motives by the U.S. government are questioned due to the consequences it has had on the society. It is asked, "Where is the love?" multiple times to emphasize the debate over war when war is claimed to be a cause while peace could be the effect. However, Black Eyed Peas disagree with this because "If love and peace so strong. Why are there pieces of love that don't belong? Nations dropping bombs. Chemical gases filling lungs of little ones. With ongoing suffering. As the youth die young. So ask yourself is the loving really strong?" This refers to the consequences and disapproval of the band towards the war effort in post-9/11 era.<br /><br />Another example in the song, Where Is The Love? by Black Eyed Peas, is when the war effort is questioned due to the social consequences. They emphasize how the war effort has contributed to the deterrence in domestic crime in the U.S. since 9/11. They say, "So I can ask myself really what is going wrong. With this world that we living in. People keep on giving in. Makin wrong decisions. Only visions of them livin and not respecting each other. Deny thy brother." This demonstrates how Black Eyed Peas believe that the U.S. government has become gradually more ignorant to the social issues occurring within the nation while they fight a war overseas.Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-62770770529440230612009-05-11T16:02:00.000-07:002009-05-11T16:40:02.212-07:00ImageryThe song, Mr. Brightside by The Killers, exhibits several characteristics pertaining to the topic of imagery. One example of imagery in the song occurs when it says "It started out with a kiss. How did it end up like this? It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss." This is an example of imagery because the action occuring is described by a phrase that re-creates vivid sensory experiences for the reader/listener. This instance applies to imagery because it is appealing to touch with the singer asking how the situation developed when it was "only a kiss."<br /><br />Another example of imagery within the song, Mr. Brightside by The Killers, is when the singer says "I just can't look its killing me. And taking control. Jealousy, turning saints into the sea. Swimming through sick lullabies. Choking on your alibis. But it's just the price I pay. Destiny is calling me. Open up my eager eyes. Cause I'm Mr Brightside." In this stanza, the singer displays a vivid scene for the reader/listener. He describes and compares several topics that paint an eccentric picture in the mind of the reader/listener. This is an example of imagery because it describes and re-creates a vivid sensory experience for the reader/listener.<br /><br />The song, Misery Business by Paramore, accurately portrays several examples of imagery. One example includes when the lead singer, Haley Williams, says "She's got a body like an hourglass it's ticking like a clock. It's a matter of time before we all run out." This is an example of imagery as the body of a character pertaining to the plot unraveling is being vividly described. It's also an example of imagery because it describes and re-creates a lively sensory experience for the reader/listener.<br /><br />Another example of imagery in the song, Misery Business by Paramore, is when Williams says "I watched his wildest dreams come true. Not one of them involving you." This is an accurate depiction of imagery because it delineates a broad yet eloquent picture in the reader/listener's mind. This line can initiate various thoughts in many readers/listeners due to the nature and frequency of the relevance of this song and line to high school drama.Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-55336736106443978052009-05-06T04:58:00.000-07:002009-05-06T05:16:30.108-07:00Performance Arts ProjectI'm planning on creating a short story with the influence of the song, "Wonderwall" by Oasis.<br /><br />Today is gonna be the day<br />That they're gonna throw it back to you<br />By now you should've somehow<br />Realized what you gotta do<br />I don't believe that anybody<br />Feels the way I do about you now<br />Backbeat the word was on the street<br />That the fire in your heart is out<br />I'm sure you've heard it all before<br />But you never really had a doubt<br />I don't believe that anybody feels<br />The way I do about you now<br />And all the roads we have to walk along are winding<br />And all the lights that lead us there are blinding<br />There are many things that I would<br />Like to say to you I don't know how<br />Because maybe You're gonna be the one who saves me ?<br />And after all<br />You're my wonderwall<br />Today was gonna be the day?<br />But they'll never throw it back to you<br />By now you should've somehow<br />Realized what you're not to do<br />I don't believe that anybody<br />Feels the way I do<br />About you now<br />And all the roads that lead to you were winding<br />And all the lights that light the way are blinding<br />There are many things that I would like to say to you<br />I don't know how I said maybe<br />You're gonna be the one who saves me ?<br />And after all<br />You're my wonderwall<br />I said maybe<br />You're gonna be the one who saves me ?<br />And after all<br />You're my wonderwall<br />Said maybe<br />You're gonna be the one that saves me<br />You're gonna be the one that saves me<br />You're gonna be the one that saves meSwiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-69155029915812091452009-03-02T19:35:00.000-08:002009-03-02T19:58:35.284-08:00Superman - Five For Fighting Metaphor AnalysisThe song, Superman by Five For Fighting, displays a multitude of metaphors. One of which is, "Even heroes have the right to bleed." This metaphor is significant because it describes heroes as pertaining to humanistic characteristics. This comparrison is a metaphor because "like" and/or "as" were not involved in the analogy.Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-44918183628520385902009-03-02T19:25:00.000-08:002009-03-02T19:35:30.021-08:00Superman - Five For Fighting (Lyrics)I can't stand to fly<br />I'm not that naive<br />I'm just out to find<br />The better part of me<br /><br />I'm more than a bird...I'm more than a plane<br />More than some pretty face beside a train<br />It's not easy to be me<br /><br />Wish that I could cry<br />Fall upon my knees<br />Find a way to lie<br />About a home I'll never see<br /><br />It may sound absurd...but don't be naive<br />Even heroes have the right to bleed<br />I may be disturbed...but won't you concede<br />Even heroes have the right to dream<br />It's not easy to be me<br /><br />Up, up and away...away from me<br />It's all right...you can all sleep sound tonight<br />I'm not crazy...or anything...I can't stand to fly<br /><br />I'm not that naive<br />Men weren't meant to ride<br />With clouds between their knees<br /><br />I'm only a man in a silly red sheet<br />Digging for kryptonite on this one way street<br />Only a man in a funny red sheet<br />Looking for special things inside of me<br />Inside of me<br />Inside me<br />Yeah, inside me<br />Inside of me<br /><br />I'm only a man<br />In a funny red sheet<br />I'm only a man<br />Looking for a dream<br /><br />I'm only a man<br />In a funny red sheet<br />And it's not easy, hmmm, hmmm, hmmm...<br />Its not easy to be meSwiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-56808224272610380352009-03-02T19:12:00.001-08:002009-03-02T19:19:10.375-08:00Where Are You Going - Dave Matthews Band Metaphor AnalysisThe song, Where Are You Going by the Dave Matthews Band, exemplifies several metaphors throughout its duration. The first metaphor states, "I am no Superman." This is a metaphor because it is comparing the narrator to Superman without the use of the words "like" or "as." The purpose of this comparrison is to show that the narrator has a limit to his competence in several aspects in life.Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-91305783340287310972009-03-01T15:19:00.000-08:002009-03-01T22:58:43.221-08:00Where Are You Going - Dave Matthews Band (lyrics)Where are you going?<br />With your long face<br />Pulling down<br />Don't hide away<br />Like an ocean<br />That you can't see but you can smell<br />And the sound of the waves crash down<br /><br />I am no Superman<br />I have no reasons for you<br />I am no hero<br />Oh, that's for sure<br />But I do know one thing<br />Is where you are is where I belong<br />I do know where you go<br />Is where I want to be<br /><br />Where are you going?<br />Where do you go?<br /><br /> Are you looking for answers<br />To questions under the stars?<br />Well, if along the way<br />You are grown weary<br />You can rest with me until<br />A brighter day and you're okay<br /><br />I am no Superman<br />I have no answers for you<br />I am no hero<br />Oh, that's for sure<br />But I do know one thing<br />Is where you are is where<br />I belong I do know where you go<br />Is where I want to be<br /><br />Where are you going?<br />Where do you go?<br /><br />Where do you go?<br />Where are you going?<br /><br />Where do you go?<br /><br />I am no Superman<br />I have no answers for you<br />I am no hero<br />Oh, that's for sure<br />But I do know one thing<br />Is here you are is where I belong<br />I do know where you go<br />Is where I want to be<br /><br />Where are you going?<br />Where do you go?<br />Tell me, where are you going?<br />Where? Well, let's goSwiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-58647610518435455722009-02-25T19:16:00.000-08:002009-02-25T19:23:15.662-08:00Pour Some Sugar On Me SimilesDef Leopard portrays the correct usage of similes on several occasions throughout the song, Pour Some Sugar On Me. The first example is seen in the third verse when the line, "Love is like a bomb," is sang. In this verse, Def Leopard is comparing love to a bomb in the sense that it is very precious and can be very harmful if not used appropriately (i.e. abusive relationship, smothering the other). In this sense, love is like a bomb because it can be harmfully inflicted, while being as fragile enough to be destroyed if smothered.Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-5747335129517618782009-02-25T19:09:00.000-08:002009-02-25T19:15:59.777-08:00Pour Some Sugar On Me LyricsStep inside, walk this way<br />You and me babe, Hey, hey!<br /><br />Love is like a bomb, baby, c'mon get it on<br />Livin' like a lover with a radar phone<br />Lookin' like a tramp, like a video vamp<br />Demolition woman, can I be your man?<br />Razzle 'n' a dazzle 'n' a flash a little light<br />Television lover, baby, go all night<br />Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet<br />Little miss ah innocent sugar me, yeah<br /><br />Hey! C'mon, take a bottle, shake it up<br />Break the bubble, break it up<br />Pour some sugar on me<br />Ooh, in the name of love<br /><br />Pour some sugar on me<br />C'mon fire me up<br />Pour your sugar on me<br />Oh, I can't get enough<br /><br />I'm hot, sticky sweet<br />From my head to my feet yeah<br /><br />Listen! red light, yellow light, green-a-light go!<br />Crazy little woman in a one man show<br />Mirror queen, mannequin, rhythm of love<br />Sweet dream, saccharine, loosen up<br /><br />You gotta squeeze a little, squeeze a little<br />Tease a little more<br />Easy operator come a knockin' on my door<br />Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet<br />Little miss innocent sugar me, yeah<br /><br />Take a bottle, shake it up<br />Break the bubble, break it up<br /><br />Pour some sugar on me<br />Ooh, in the name of love<br />Pour some sugar on me<br />C'mon fire me up<br />Pour your sugar on me<br />Oh, I can't get enough<br /><br />I'm hot, sticky sweet<br />From my head to my feet yeah<br /><br />You got the peaches, I got the cream<br />Sweet to taste, saccharine<br />'Cos I'm hot, say what, sticky sweet<br />From my head, my head, to my feet<br /><br />Do you take sugar? one lump or two?<br /><br />Take a bottle, shake it up<br />Break the bubble, break it up<br /><br />Pour some sugar on me<br />Ooh, in the name of love<br />Pour some sugar on me<br />C'mon fire me up<br />Pour your sugar on me<br />Oh, I can't get enough<br />Pour some sugar on me<br />Oh, in the name of love<br />Pour some sugar on me<br />Get it, come get it<br />Pour your sugar on me<br />Ooh<br />Pour some sugar on me<br />Yeah! Sugar me!Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-67381764131173969212009-02-25T13:43:00.000-08:002009-02-25T13:51:49.677-08:00Baby Got Back Simile AnalysisSir-Mix-Alot effectively exemplifies the use of similes multiple times in the song, Baby Got Back. The most popular example of a simile is when he says, "I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal." This simile is intended to demonstrate the singer's emotions and lack of control over himself. The "animal" is used to describe himself as having a lack of morals and failure to acknowledge any rules. He believes that the female is attractive to the point where he cannot wait any longer before engaging in a highly inappropriate sexual encounter.Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-79881273190690822242009-02-24T09:23:00.000-08:002009-02-24T09:33:52.016-08:00Baby Got Back LyricsOh, my, god. Becky, look at her butt.<br />It is so big. *scoff* She looks like,<br />one of those rap guys' girlfriends.<br />But, you know, who understands those rap guys? *scoff*<br />They only talk to her, because,<br />she looks like a total prostitute, 'kay?<br />I mean, her butt, is just so big.<br />I can't believe it's just so round, it's like,<br />out there, I mean - gross. Look!<br />She's just so ... black!<br /><br />I like big butts and I can not lie<br />You other brothers can't deny<br />That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist<br />And a round thing in your face<br />You get sprung, wanna pull out your tough<br />'Cause you notice that butt was stuffed<br />Deep in the jeans she's wearing<br />I'm hooked and I can't stop staring<br />Oh baby, I wanna get with you<br />And take your picture<br />My homeboys tried to warn me<br />But that butt you got makes me so horny<br /><br />Ooh, Rump-o'-smooth-skin<br />You say you wanna get in my Benz?<br />Well, use me, use me<br />'Cause you ain't that average groupie<br />I've seen them dancin'<br />To hell with romancin'<br />She's sweat, wet,<br />Got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette<br /><br />I'm tired of magazines<br />Sayin' flat butts are the thing<br />Take the average black man and ask him that<br />She gotta pack much back<br />So, fellas! (Yeah!) Fellas! (Yeah!)<br />Has your girlfriend got the butt? (Hell yeah!)<br />Tell 'em to shake it! (Shake it!) Shake it! (Shake it!)<br />Shake that healthy butt!<br />Baby got back!<br /><br />I like 'em round, and big<br />And when I'm throwin' a gig<br />I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal<br />Now here's my scandal<br />I wanna get you home<br />And ugh, double-up, ugh, ugh<br />I ain't talkin' bout Playboy<br />'Cause silicone parts are made for toys<br /><br />I want 'em real thick and juicy<br />So find that juicy double<br />Mix-a-Lot's in trouble<br />Beggin' for a piece of that bubble<br /><br />So I'm lookin' at rock videos<br />Knock-kneeded bimbos walkin' like hoes<br />You can have them bimbos<br />I'll keep my women like Flo Jo<br /><br />A word to the thick soul sisters, I wanna get with ya<br />I won't cuss or hit ya<br />But I gotta be straight when I say I wanna ****<br />Till the break of dawn<br /><br />Baby got it goin' on<br />A lot of simps won't like this song<br />'Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it<br />And I'd rather stay and play<br />'Cause I'm long, and I'm strong<br />And I'm down to get the friction on<br /><br />So, ladies! {Yeah!} Ladies! {Yeah}<br />If you wanna roll in my Mercedes {Yeah!}<br />Then turn around! Stick it out!<br />Even white boys got to shout<br />Baby got back!<br /><br />Baby got back!<br />Yeah, baby ... when it comes to females, Cosmo ain't got nothin'<br />to do with my selection. 36-24-36? Ha ha, only if she's 5'3".<br /><br />So your girlfriend rolls a Honda, playin' workout tapes by Fonda<br />But Fonda ain't got a motor in the back of her Honda<br />My anaconda don't want none<br />Unless you've got buns, hun<br /><br />You can do side bends or sit-ups,<br />But please don't lose that butt<br />Some brothers wanna play that "hard" role<br />And tell you that the butt ain't gold<br />So they toss it and leave it<br />And I pull up quick to retrieve it<br /><br />So Cosmo says you're fat<br />Well I ain't down with that!<br />'Cause your waist is small and your curves are kickin'<br />And I'm thinkin' bout stickin'<br /><br />To the beanpole dames in the magazines:<br />You ain't it, Miss Thing!Give me a sister, I can't resist her<br />Red beans and rice didn't miss her<br />Some knucklehead tried to dis<br />'Cause his girls are on my list<br />He had game but he chose to hit 'em<br />And I pull up quick to get wit 'em<br />So ladies, if the butt is round,<br />And you want a triple X throw down,<br />Dial 1-900-MIXALOTAnd kick them nasty thoughts<br />Baby got back!Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-44805932812684695102009-02-14T11:48:00.000-08:002009-02-14T11:53:30.696-08:00Counting Crows Analysis and LyricsAndrew Swiderski<br />Poetry of Song<br />Ms. Malone<br />February 13, 2009<br />Song-Lyric Analysis<br /><br /> The Counting Crows is arguably the best band of their decade due to their symbolic lyrics and catchy tunes. The band formed in 1991 and debuted in August 1993 with their album, August and Everything After. The album featured multiple hits including Omaha, Round Here, and Mr. Jones. The Counting Crows produced seven popular albums that earned them high praise and respect among various bands at the time. These albums promoted more than one specific theme, expanding to a plethora of themes and ideals. The song, Mr. Jones, is perhaps the most valued among listeners today. This song can be classified as epic because it is still highly valued by listeners even fifteen years after the release date and demonstrates the use of several poetic devices effectively while portraying the themes of struggle, envy, and originality.<br /> In the song, Mr. Jones, the Counting Crows convey the themes of struggle, envy, and originality. The narrator describes his struggle to fame, while his friend/co-worker, Mr. Jones, is perceived to be much more popular with the crowd, especially the ladies. He repeats “When everybody loves you, you can never be lonely,” throughout the song to emphasize his desire to achieve fame. His ideology is that if this can be achieved, he will “never be lonely.” Through the first half of the song, it is very well apparent that the narrator envies the attention Mr. Jones has, especially from the ladies. This is shown through a few conversations he and Mr. Jones share when “staring at the beautiful women.” However, the narrator was able to attain this fame he desires by simply being his regular, ordinary self. Shortly before receiving this status, he describes his situation as, “Standing in the spotlight I bought myself a gray guitar.” The color of his newly purchased guitar represents his originality and plainness without attempting to alter his previous ways of life to achieve his glorified fame. Each of these themes are effectively described throughout the song so well that its epicness only increases.<br /> This song efficiently uses poetic devices on several occasions, including symbolism, to contribute to its epicness. Symbolism is repeated in a myriad of effective manners. Mr. Jones represents the personality the narrator wishes he possessed in order to gain his coveted fame. The “picture” the narrator paints for himself depicts the life he wants. This picture has many popular and generally symbolic colors in literature, such as blue, red, and black. However, it also contains a very key element, gray. The gray represents the narrator’s devotion to originality and being his ordinary self, as explained when saying “If I knew Picasso I would buy myself a gray guitar and play.” Another prime example of symbolism occurs at the start of the fifth stanza, when the narrator says “I want to be a lion. Everybody wants to pass as cats.” It is self-evident that a lion is superior to cats in the feline family. This comparison of the two portrays his desire to achieve only what the sky can limit.<br /> Metaphors and irony were other key contributors to this song’s epicness as seen through poetic devices. The most essential example of this was described when the narrator says, “I want to be Bob Dylan.” This line is metaphorical and ironic simultaneously because it is ironic for this line to occur near the end of the song, when he is interpreted as having already succeeded in achieving the desired fame. Bob Dylan is notorious for playing a role in the Rock And Roll movement in mid-20th century U.S.<br />This background information irrefutably questions the motive behind the rational for the<br />placement of the line. However, imperfections are always treasured in epic songs like this because the additional thought from controversial questions that arise simply contribute to its epicness.<br /> Mr. Jones is without a doubt one of the single-most epic songs in the decade of the 1990’s. Its use of poetic devices effectively, while promoting original themes only assist the argument of the level of epicness this song possesses. These poetic devices include metaphors, irony, and most importantly, symbolism. The amount of symbolism and its effect on a single song like Mr. Jones is prodigious. Mr. Jones successfully promotes the themes struggle, envy, and originality in a variety of effective manners. The combination of the two while being a popular song today, fifteen years later, provides indisputable evidence of the argument that the song, Mr. Jones by Counting Crows, is truly and utterly epic in every sense of the word.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I was down at the New Amsterdam staring at this yellow-haired girl<br />Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation with this black-haired flamenco dancer<br />She dances while his father plays guitar<br />She's suddenly beautiful<br />We all want something beautiful<br />I wish I was beautiful<br /><br />So come dance this silence down through the morning<br />Cut Maria! Show me some of them Spanish dances<br />Pass me a bottle, Mr. Jones<br />Believe in me<br />Help me believe in anything<br />I want to be someone who believes<br /><br />Mr. Jones and me tell each other fairy tales<br />Stare at the beautiful women<br />"She's looking at you. Ah, no, no, she's looking at me."<br />Smiling in the bright lights<br />Coming through in stereo<br />When everybody loves you, you can never be lonely<br /><br />I will paint my picture<br />Paint myself in blue and red and black and gray<br />All of the beautiful colors are very very meaningful<br />Grey is my favorite colorI felt so symbolic yesterday<br />If I knew Picasso<br />I would buy myself a gray guitar and play<br /><br />Mr. Jones and me look into the future<br />Stare at the beautiful women<br />"She's looking at you.Uh, I don't think so. She's looking at me."<br />Standing in the spotlight<br />I bought myself a gray guitar<br />When everybody loves me, I will never be lonely<br /><br />I want to be a lion<br />Everybody wants to pass as cats<br />We all want to be big big stars, but we got different reasons for that<br />Believe in me because I don't believe in anything<br />and I want to be someone to believe<br /><br />Mr. Jones and me stumbling through the barrio<br />Yeah we stare at the beautiful women<br />"She's perfect for you, Man, there's got to be somebody for me."<br />I want to be Bob Dylan<br />Mr. Jones wishes he was someone just a little more funky<br />When everybody loves you, son, that's just about as funky as you can be<br /><br />Mr. Jones and me staring at the video<br />When I look at the television, I want to see me staring right back at me<br />We all want to be big stars, but we don't know why and we don't know how<br />But when everybody loves me, I'm going to be just about as happy as can be<br />Mr. Jones and me, we're gonna be big stars..Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-89985027072551906802009-02-14T10:57:00.000-08:002009-02-14T11:48:36.787-08:00Narrative AnalysisThe song, Piano Man by BIlly Joel, is a narrative song that exhibits several poetic devices, while promoting the themes of hope and optimism. The poetic devices include an allegory, ballad, hyperboles, dialogues, imagery, metaphors, similes, mood, and tone. The song is narrated by the performer, a piano man, at a bar who is discussing how he first started playing and the important people he met, such as Bill, the real estate novelist, Davy, who's still in the Navy, as well as the weaitress that ispracticing politics. Overall, Joel is singing about how the night has unraveled although it's debatable if he's singing about that night or a previous one.Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507271140519777826.post-65217446532196515652009-02-08T17:40:00.000-08:002009-02-08T18:13:36.737-08:00Piano Man by Bill JoelSong: Piano Man<br />Author: Billy Joel<br /><br />It's nine o'clock on a Saturday the regular crowd shuffles in<br />There's an old man sitting next to me<br />Makin' love to his tonic and gin<br />He say, Son can you play me a memory<br />I'm not really sure how it goes<br />But it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete<br />When I wore a younger man's clothes<br /><br />[Chorus]<br />Da da da de de da<br />da da de de da da da<br />Sing us a song, you're the piano man sing us a song tonight<br />Well, we're all in the mood for a melody<br />And you've got us feelin' alright<br /><br />Now John at the bar is a friend of mine<br />He gets me my drinks for free<br />And he's quick with a joke or to light up your smoke<br />But there's someplace that he'd rather be<br /><br />He says Bill, I believe this is killing me<br />As the smile ran away from his face<br />Well I'm sure that I could be a movie star<br />If I could get out of this place<br /><br />Da da da de de da<br />da da de de da da da<br /><br />Now Paul is a real estate novelist<br />Who never had time for a wife<br />And he's talking with Davy who's still in the navy<br />And probably will be for life<br /><br />And the waitress is practicing politics<br />As the businessmen slowly get stoned<br />Yes, they're sharing a drink they call loneliness<br />But it's better than drinking alone<br /><br />Sing us a song, you're the piano man<br />Sing us a song tonight.<br />Well, we're all in the mood for a melody<br />And you've got us feelin' alright.<br /><br />It's a pretty good crowd for a Saturday,<br />And the manager gives me a smile<br />'Cause he knows that it's me they've been coming to see<br />To forget about life for a while.<br /><br />And the piano sounds like a carnival<br />And the microphone smells like a beer<br />And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar<br />And say "Man, what are you doin' here?"<br /><br />Da da da de de da<br />da da de de da da da<br />Sing us a song, you're the piano man<br />Sing us a song tonight.<br />Well, we're all in the mood for a melody<br />And you've got us feelin' alright.Swiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02739432801802623120noreply@blogger.com0