Codes and Lyrics

So apparently the girl who found herself in someone else-s arms and inspired Keith Urban-s song “You-ll Think Of Me’ didn-t have a cat. Or if she did have a cat, Keith did not want her to take it with her when she took her records, freedom, and memories that he didn-t need.
He just wanted her to take her cap, but he still wanted her to leave his sweater.
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Depending on who you ask, this line from Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 hit “Purple Haze” is probably the most famous misunderstood lyric of all time. This is more than likely due in large part to the fact that Jimi Hendrix is widely considered to be the most popular of all ’60′s rockers. Dead or alive.

Because many people have heard the version “Excuse while I kiss this guy” in concert, they will swear up and down that this was the line in the recording. What people should do though Read more…

“Yellow Ledbetter” was released in 1992 by the band Pearl Jam as a b-side to their hit single “Jeremy”. The song was originally an outtake for the album “Ten”, but made its way on the radio anyway. The song was written by vocalist Eddie Vedder, bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Mike McCready.

The lyrics of “Yellow Ledbetter” are left open to interpretation. Many fans dismiss the lyrics completely, saying the Eddie Vedder’s voice is meant to be an instrument itself and the words that he’s saying don’t mean anything concrete. This seems to make sense, as the song itself is Read more…

Whether you’re searching in vain on your Michigan Satellite Internet or you’re using Shazaam to find out what you’re hearing on the radio, exactly, you’ve got to know about some of the best lyric websites on the internet. Here are a few of our go-tos that we think you should check out
SongLyrics.com – The granddaddy in the category, this site has one of the largest catalogs of song lyrics in the world ranging from the Beatles all the way through Britney Spears. It’s also Read more…

To some people, it’s ironic that Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest lyricists of all time. Even those who love Dylan, and there are millions of people out there, have to admit that he’s not always the clearest, cleanest singer out there. You need look no further then Dylan’s recent performance of “Maggie’s Farm” at the 2011 Grammy Awards as evidence of what people mean. You could barely hear any of Dylan’s rambling lyrics, which is a shame considering how important the lyrics of the song are to Read more…

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida was on the Iron Butterfly album entitled “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”, released in 1968. The song covered the entire flip side of the album, mostly with instrumentals. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida played for over seventeen minutes in its entirety. The single of the song held the number 30 spot on the U.S. Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

There are three various versions of how the song got its name. The original title was “In The Garden of Eden”, however through a mishap, the song received the name it is now known by.

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Su-Su -Sudio….What is Phil Collins talking about in that song? I’ve been a Phil Collins fan for quite a long time and have heard most of his music. Although I have not followed his personal life very closely, I would have to guess that “Sussudio” was a former lover. Singing the line “Su-Su-Sudio” is just for musical rhythm or emphasis, adding an extra syllable for beat like some singers have sung “Ba-ba-baby”. That would be my explanation. I mean it is an unusual name to say Read more…

One of my fondest concert memories was seeing John Fogerty live at South Street Seaport,www.southstreetseaport.com in Manhattan, summer of 2009. John Fogerty, FYI, was the force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival in the 70′s. That August night, Fogerty and his group of musicians, brought some of the greatest rock songs ever written to life, including Proud Mary, Run Through the Jungle, and Born on the Bayou. My favorite moment, however, was during his rendition of Bad Moon Rising. South Street Seaport has a public restroom located to the left of the main stage, but, obviously, if you are on stage facing the audience, the restroom is located to the right. During the final chorus of the song, John pointed to the restroom and, in the place of “There’s a bad moon on the rise”, he sang, “There’s a bathroom on the right”. Of course, to everyone in the audience, there was a bathroom on the left, so it took a few moments before the joke sank in. Before long, everyone laughed and applauded. It was a perfect rock ‘n’ roll moment. That he could notice this interesting coincidence and poke fun at his own song speaks to the genius of John Fogerty.

Pink has been hot atop the charts with her latest single “Raise Your Glass,” though lyrically it’s not without a little controversy. Though typically very good at enunciating her syllables, the thematic subject of the song (partying and partying hard), combined with phonetic similarities has contributed to debate in sing-a-long circles as to exactly what Pink is trying to say. To fully understand both points of view, let’s look inside the lyrics for a bit. The song startsRight, right, turn off the lights,We’re gonna lose our minds tonight,What’s the deal-io?I love when it’s all too much,5 a.m. turn the radio upWhere’s the rock and roll?Then the controversy sets in. Pink continues, “Party crasher, p___y crasher.” In one circle, listeners contend Pink clearly states “penny snatcher” while another group of listeners hold the proper line is “panty snatcher.” For those unfamiliar with the two terms in question, a penny snatcher is someone who is cheap or miserly, whereas panty snatcher is someone who takes part in a tradition known as “panty raids” or robs an underwear drawer at social events. Which lyric is right? Which one should it be? Consider the song’s refrainSo raise your glass if you are wrong,In all the right ways,All my underdogs,We will never be never be anything but loudAnd nitty, gritty, dirty, little freaksWon’t you come on and come on and raise your glass,Just come on and come on and raise your glass.Contextually speaking, panty snatcher actually makes significantly more sense. Nowhere in the song does it reference a lack of generosity, if anything, it seems to support a carefree lifestyle, “losing minds,” seemingly putting financial concerns on the backburner. A panty snatcher, on the other hand, could easily fit is as “wrong in all the right ways,” from a sexual standpoint, not to mention a “nitty, gritty, dirty, little freak.” Not to mention, panty raiding is more likely occurrence at a crashed party. Read more…

By Josh TurnerWell the weather man says, “It’s gonna be a hot one.”Heard it on the radioLoad up the boat, get your girl if you’ve got oneA nice little breeze gonna blowBaby, I’m on my way to come and get ‘chaMeet me at the end of your driveGrab your shades and your string bikiniAnd your Coppertone 45ChorusBring on the sunshine, bring on a good timeGirl, let me look at youJump in the front seat, kick up your bare feetHoney, let your hair down tooI know a spot down on the riverUnderneath the sycamore treeSave all your kisses up, bring on your sweet lovePour it all over meAll over me Read more…