The subject matter of ‘Stayin’ Alive’ is actually quite a serious one; It’s about survival in the streets of New York, and the lyrics actually say that:– Robin Gibb This scintillating electric track from the Bee Gees is arguably their…
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Swirl – My Friend The Chocolate Cake
When I was living in Melbourne in the early 2000s, my life consisted of seeking out my two main cultural outlets, which gave me so much joy and sustenance. One was going to see my beloved Richmond Tigers play Australian…
The Captain is Out to Lunch and the Sailors Have Taken Over the Ship – Charles Bukowski
Well, it’s a pleasure to welcome you back to my Wednesday literature segment. Today I bring you an extract from a book I recently finished called, wait for it…. (deep breath) – The Captain Is Out to Lunch and the…
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Jason Arday death ‘tragedy on so many levels’ says PM – BBC
When I was reading all the credible accusations against Arday over the last week or so, I thought, as terrible as it sounds, I bet he kills himself. The evidence was simply insurmountable. First and foremost, the BBC had reported…
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Wedding Song (1974) – Bob Dylan
[Verse 1]I love you more than ever, more than time and more than loveI love you more than money and more than the stars aboveLove you more than madness, more than dreams upon the seaLove you more than life itself,…
Open All Night (1982) – Bruce Springsteen
From Genius Lyrics: The eighth track on Springsteen’s 1982 album ‘Nebraska’ ‘Open All Night’ is another song that takes on the American ideal of having the self attached to vehicle. A trend across the album and a lot of Springsteen’s…
We Can Work it Out (1965) -The Beatles
[Verse 1]Try to see it my wayDo I have to keep on talking till I can’t go on?While you see it your wayRun the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone [Refrain]We can work it outWe can…
Treaty (2016) – Leonard Cohen
By the time this music library is complete, almost all of the songs on Leonard Cohen’s last record, You Want It Darker, will have featured here. That goes to tell you what I think of this record. It was recorded…
We Didn’t Start the Fire (1989) – Billy Joel
We Didn’t Start the Fire is a song which spiels off historical figures and events (with a heavy North American slant) from the mid to late 20th century. The meaning and suggestion of the title reminded me of comments by…
Tropic Morning News (2023) – The National
It became a song about having a hard time expressing yourself, and trying to connect with someone when the noise of the world is drowning out any potential for conversation. – Matt Berninger I like the manic and restless nature…
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