There is only one recurring theme in the song "Girls, Girls, Girls" by Motley Crue, and that recurring theme is repetition. Not only in the incessant repetition of that one word, but of things like names of strip clubs of which 6 different ones are mentioned in 3 different stanzas. A quick glance reveals that over 15% of this song's lyrics are either the word "Girls" or the name of a strip club. This makes it relatively pointless to analyze as the message is fairly straight-forward and simplistic, but I'd like to ask you how insightful you would be if you needed a bottle of Jack every day just to feel right. Friday night and I need a fight My motorcycle and a switchblade knife Handful of grease in my hair feels right But what I need to make me tight are those Initially our artist seems to be content with merely stabbing someone after riding his motorcycle to make his Friday night a satisfactory one. He goes on to indicate that a handful of grease in his hair feels right, although it is unclear if anyone else would agree with that statement. Perhaps someone disagreed but got stabbed and then run over ...

In this installment of "Songs Dissected", we will take a look at the song "Human". Now I know what you're thinking- "Human" by The Human League, a number 1 hit from 1986, however the song I am talking about is that song by The Killers which you hear on your favorite radio stations between songs by Kings of Leon. "Human" is catchy and a bona-fide hit, that also asks important questions about humanity related to dance. A considerable debate has apparently raged on the internet regarding the lyrics to this song, but I have gone with the general consensus that the chorus is "are we human, or are we dancer." Yes, "dancer", singular, don't ask me cause I don't know why. I did my best to notice When the call came down the line Up to the platform of surrender I was brought but I was kind So here we go. "Human" starts with the artist receiving a phone call, undoubtedly eating into his rollover minutes. The call results with him being brought up to the "platform of surrender", which some have described as a diving board with a French flag painted on it, but this cannot be confirmed. Apparently when he got there though, ...

As many of you know, I do take requests and your ideas for posts are always appreciated even if I sometimes read them and think to myself "Boy was that a retarded idea." However, generally your requests for songs to be dissected are good ones so when one subscriber mentioned the song "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" by the band Cake, I was happy to break it down.  You may be familiar with Cake's style from their mid-90's hit song "The Distance" and in "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" they find a creative way to tell us just exactly what men want. In fact, there's so much insight and wit in the first stanza of "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" it will make you appreciate a well written song and rise up against crap like that Dave Matthews song  about "a monkey on a train" which he was inspired to write while watching his fans show up for a concert at Madison Square Garden. I want a girl with a mind like a diamond I want a girl who knows what's best I want a girl with shoes that cut And eyes that burn like cigarettes The song begins with the artist listing some of the many things he finds desirable ...

It's been a little while since we took an analytical look at one of the defining anthems of our day. Axl is now busy on "Chinese Democracy" because apparently he was too high to witness Tian An Men square back in the day so he thinks the concept has legs. Remember Axl, just because they have adopted some free market economic policies does not mean they are close to being a constitutional republic. I am not nominating Axl for Vice President as he is no Christopher Cross, my friends, but I do admire his ability to write songs that drunk girls put on jukeboxes along with  "Don't Stop Believing" and  "Sweet Caroline". [Chorus: x2] Take me down To the paradise city Where the grass is green And the girls are pretty Take me home We begin with declarations by the artists that they desire to be taken to the Paradise City. This is quite an ambiguous request as this location is either metaphorical or possibly referring to some of the many cities known to be actually named "Paradise". There is no available data on the quality of grass or aesthetic appearance of women in these cities, however, so it is impossible to know for sure. The ...

In 1990, UB40 released the album Labour of Love which contained, amongst others, the song "The Way You Do The Things You Do". You may know their other hits such as "Red, Red Wine" and "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love With You" which was featured in the movie Sliver which you probably rented from Warehouse video one weekend with Reality Bites. "The Way You Do The Things You Do" is light, upbeat, and full of the reggae/ska rhythms that made UB40 a popular fixture on the 80's and 90's music scene. It also contains one of the best lyrics ever recorded on paper, and although it is light and easy on the ears, that doesn't mean it doesn't deserve the deep analysis and debate afforded to the songs lucky enough to be featured in this section. You got a smile so bright you know you could of been a candle I'm holding you so tight You know you could of been a handle The artist starts off by ...

The year was 1991. Your pants were pegged, and your Thursday nights were dedicated to the wealthy shenanigans of the cool kids (and Andrea) of Beverly Hills, 90210. Though you should have been more concerned with communism ending along with the cold war, you were fascinated by the quartet Color Me Badd, and their hit song "I Wanna Sex You Up". About a year later you find yourself embarrassed and hope that no one remembers you having their tape when you're lining up outside The Warehouse for Nirvana tickets, so just in case you forgot this early 90's classic, I've broken it down here for you. Come inside, take off your coat, I'll make you feel at home. Now let's pour a glass of wine 'cause now we're all alone. The songs begins with the singer inviting their guest inside, offering a "Mi casa, su casa" type of hospitality. The singer then offers the guest a glass of wine due to the fact that they are alone. The clandestine nature of such wine consumption may indicate that the participants are either under the age of 21, or that the wine is a Merlot. I've been waiting for you girl, just let me ...

You may not be as familiar with R. Kelly's "You Remind Me of Something" as you are with some of the other songs I have dissected for you in this blog, but a fan of the blog recommended this one, and it was too good not to dive into. I honestly don't know where R. Kelly came up with this, or why he decided to write these thoughts down and form a song out of them, but he's giving the Dave Matthews Band a run for their money in the "Worst Shit Ever" category. The song's analysis follows. You remind me of something I just can't think of what it is R. Kelly starts us off by indicating that the subject of his affection reminds him of something which is currently escaping him. Perhaps it is a jellyfish. Perhaps it is cilantro. Perhaps it is a silver mine in Arkansas he visited as a child. Let us see and explore... [1] - You remind me of my jeep, I wanna ride it Something like my sound, I wanna pump it Girl you look just like my cars, I wanna wax it And something like my bank account I wanna spend it, baby Guess I was off...R. Kelly's memory ...