Despite its generally lightweight subject matter, never let it be said that this blog shies away from addressing the hard questions of the day. Such as: What is the song “Aces” by Suzy Bogguss actually about? I mean, it’s a great country song, all heartbreak and steel guitar, and the lyrics sound good, but the … Read more
There are lots of good things about winter in the Bay Area, like that we don’t have one, but the SF Sketchfest is right up there.* Without it, I never would have gotten to see Dana Gould in full monkey makeup, performing as Hal Holbrook doing Mark Twain for the benefit of John Hodgman, and … Read more
Drugs – People = Money Drugs – Money = Huffing Whipped Cream Cans at Safeway (People – Money + Drugs)*Dignity^-1 = VH1 People – Pictures + Words = Newsweek People – Words + Pictures = Star People + People = Hell Money + Money = Problems + Problems Money + Money + Money = Must … Read more
You know how sometimes there’s a song you really kind of like, but you can’t stand to listen to it because the lyrics are basically about how if you’re a poor woman all you’re really good for is prostitution? Well, for me, Reba McEntire’s “Fancy” is that song. I have to admit, the chorus is … Read more
Apparently, we’re doing pop songs based on irritating eighties advertising catchphrases now: I can’t wait for “Where’s the Beef [Dance Remix]”
One of my favorite singers performing an awesomely nerdy love song. So great:
Recently, I mentioned to Cameron that really I liked the song “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz. It’s fun and upbeat, the sort of thing that would make good workout music, and it had a lyric I particularly enjoyed, about getting ready to go to a club “wearing on my favorite pants.” Unfortunately, on a further listening, … Read more
This song captures my week so perfectly, I can’t even tell you*. Maybe not in the specifics, but definitely in the general sentiment. *No, really; I’d get in some serious trouble.
If you were to see me today, you might notice that something is a little odd. “Why is she walking like a brain-damaged penguin?” You might wonder. If you had some free time, you might even ask me, “Hey, what’s wrong with you? Did you lose a fight with a thigh-high bulldozer? Is it even … Read more
The way it expresses subtle emotions: Joey + Rory, “Cheater, Cheater“* I think the errors add a certain je ne sais spelling. Danielle Peck, “I Don’t“ Not the greatest song ever, but with one of my favorite lyrics of all time in the chorus. Speaking of which. . . Hayes Carll, “She Left Me For … Read more