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Songs With Hidden (Or Not So Obvious) Meanings

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,165 ✭✭✭✭brianthebard


    BornToKill wrote: »
    'Under the Bridge' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
    Heroin.

    Every song by RHCP is either about drugs or a puerile sex pun. It gets old pretty quick imo.


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,948 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    Cool thread idea. Sickened somebody got in with the LAs before me


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,534 ✭✭✭Blisterman


    Who or what is the HER she's talking about?

    Hearing Every Rhyme (or more simply Hiphop)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,053 ✭✭✭BornToKill


    consultech wrote: »
    ......... Heroin.

    and sex. Sex and drugs ...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,990 ✭✭✭longshanks


    BornToKill wrote: »
    and sex. Sex and drugs ...

    thats rock n roll


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,933 ✭✭✭smurgen


    here comes you man by the Pixies,was blown away when i found out what it was about!pardon the pun!


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,948 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko




  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Grace Slick had a helluva voice on her back then.

    Many worry about Artificial Intelligence. I worry far more about Organic Idiocy.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,755 ✭✭✭tony1kenobi


    I particularly like the Mariah Carey song "I want you to stick your cock up my arsehole"...but I can't find a link to the video on youtube....or any reference to it on the internet.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Grace jones Pull up to my bumper. Apparently about automotive parts.



    The Beatles had a lot of drug and nookie refs in their songs. As a load of artists did. It was nicer in a way back then as they had to use more imagination to get the stuff past the censors and other busy bodies. Though Lucy in the sky with diamonds backfiring even when it didnt mean acid directly. As such. A day in the life was also banned by the BBC from the Sgt Pepper album for drug references. Norwegian Wood I always liked. About the Lennon fella having an affair with a journo in England and his wife at the time not knowing.

    Many worry about Artificial Intelligence. I worry far more about Organic Idiocy.



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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    One for the AH ladies.

    I heard a rumour this song is about female masturbation but who knows for sure.



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 970 ✭✭✭Kirnsy


    Kirnsy wrote: »
    i touch myself. jan wayne.



    its so so blatant!
    OutlawPete wrote: »
    One for the AH ladies.

    I heard a rumour this song is about female masturbation but who knows for sure.




    great minds....


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    longshanks wrote: »
    peaches: **** the pain away


    Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me,
    Callin me, all the time like blondie
    Check out my chrissy behind
    It's fine all of the time
    Like sex on the beaches,
    What else is in the teaches of peaches? huh? what?

    Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me,
    Callin me, all the time like blondie
    Check out my chrissy behind
    It's fine all of the time
    What else is in the teaches of peaches?
    Like sex on the beaches. huh? what?

    huh? right. what? uhh.
    huh? what? right. uhh.
    huh? what? right. uhh.
    huh? what? right. uhh.

    SIS IUD, stay in school coz it's the best.
    IUD SIS, stay in school coz it's the best.
    IUD SIS, stay in school coz it's the best.
    IUD SIS, stay in school coz it's the best.

    Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me,
    Callin me, all the time like blondie
    Check out my chrissy behind
    It's fine all of the time.
    What else is in the teaches of peaches?
    Like sex on the beaches. huh? what?


    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.

    huh? what? right. uhh. huh? what? right. uhh.
    What else in the teaches of peaches, like sex on the beaches.
    huh? what? right. uhh.

    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.
    **** the pain away. **** the pain away.


    its actually about the hardships facing european squirrels (loss of habitat, dwindling population etc), due to the rapid spread of their north american cousins.

    So what's this song really about?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭Pdfile


    i think the alphabet song has some hidden meanings.


    /puts on tinfoil hat


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭Kevin Bacon


    Just on the note of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Hendrix had a song, not that while known although, called Laughing Sam's Dice. Pretty sure that was intentional.

    Surpirsed no ones mentioned Lola by the Kinks, about accidentally pulling a tranny. And the song got banned by the BBC not because it was about a tranny but because they mentioned coca cola in the song.:confused:

    And also Velvet Underground's Heroin, apparently about kittens. Didn't believe it either but there you go.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    When I was kid we all use to sing this song .. to think what we were really singing about :eek:

    And I thought the 80'a were innocent! I feel violated, who do I sue?



    Driving down those city streets,
    Waiting to get down,
    Want to ditch your big machine,
    Somewhere in this town?

    Now in the park and lock garage,
    You'll find the proper place,
    Just follow all the written rules,
    You'll fit into the space.

    Pull up to my bumper baby,
    In your long black limosine,
    Pull up to my bumper baby,
    And drive it in between.


    Pull up, to it, don't drive, through it,
    Back it, up twice, now that, fit's nice.

    (back up I'll pump your tire baby)

    We operate around the clock,
    So won't you please come in?
    There's lot's of space for everyone,
    Plus one for you my friend?


    The lines are short,
    I'll fix you up so won't you please come on,
    That shiny, sleek machine you wheel,
    I've got to blow your horn.

    Pull up to my bumper baby,
    In your long black limosine,
    Pull up to my bumper baby,
    Drive it in between.

    Pull up to it, don't drive through it,
    Back it, up twice, now that fits nice,
    Grease it, spray it, let me luricate it,

    Pull up to my bumper baby. (to end)

    Pure Filth!! :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,956 ✭✭✭consultech


    Rumour has it that all except 3 of the Corrs songs are about the New World Order.

    Fact.

    k2zqqe.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    America - Horse With No Name .. (Heroin again :))



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    Ahhh, this takes me to Scout Den discos sucking the faces of 13 year olds girls and drinking Tab :)

    Apparently this is a war protest song.



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    The Boss wrote this song disguised as a love song after Little Stephen left the E-Street Band in the 80's.

    They started out playing in bands as teens so it was a big deal him leaving .. so the song wishes him well on his way.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,943 ✭✭✭ballsymchugh


    turin brakes, summer rain...

    the chorus goes along the lines of 'summer rain, dripping down your face again'
    key word = again. duuuuuurteeeeeee!!!

    along those lines, there's a few bands out there that got their names from jizz.
    10cc, pearl jam... any more??

    and my youtube moment, the plucking song. people think it's about sex, but really they're all turkey farmers getting ready for Christmas.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kclq2zGQy4w&feature=related
    bungle was some stoopid looking bollox.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    Can't remember where I heard it but Semisonics Closing Time apparently is about being born.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,342 ✭✭✭✭That_Guy






    and my personal favourite:



    "Keep the noise low.
    She doesn't wanna blow it.
    Shaking from head to toe
    while your left hand does "the show me around."
    Quickens your heartbeat.
    It beats me straight into the ground.

    You don't recover from a night like this.
    A victim still lying in bed, completely motionless.
    A hand moves in the dark to a zipper.
    Hear a boy bracing tight against sheets barely whisper,
    "This is so messed up."

    Upon arrival the guests had all stared.
    Dripping wet and clearly depressed,
    he'd headed straight for the stairs.
    No longer cool, but a boy in a stitch,
    unprepared for a life full of lies and failing relationships.

    (Up the stairs: the station where
    the act becomes the art of growing up.)
    He keeps his hands low.
    He doesn't wanna blow it.
    He's wet from head to toe and
    his eyes give her the up and the down.
    His stomach turns and he thinks of throwing up.
    But the body on the bed beckons forward
    and he starts growing up.

    The fever, the focus.
    The reasons that I had to believe you weren't too hard to sell.
    Die young and save yourself.
    The tickle, the taste of...
    It used to be the reason I breathed, but now it's choking me up.
    Die young and save yourself.

    She hits the lights.
    This doesn't seem quite fair.
    Despite everything he learned from his friends,
    he doesn't feel so prepared.
    She's breathing quiet and smooth.
    He's gasping for air.

    "This is the first and last time," he says.
    She fakes a smile and presses her hips into his.
    He keeps his hands pinned down at his sides.
    He's holding back from telling her
    exactly what it really feels like.

    He is the lamb, she is the slaughter.
    She's moving way too fast, and all he wanted was to hold her.
    Nothing that he tells her is really having an effect.
    He whispers that he loves her,
    but she's probably only looking for sss...

    (Up the stairs: the station where
    the act becomes the art of growing up.)
    So much more than he could ever give.
    A life free of lies and a meaningful relationship.
    He keeps his hands pinned down at his sides.
    He waits for it to end
    and for the aching in his guts to subside.

    The fever, the focus.
    The reasons that I had to believe you weren't too hard to sell.
    Die young and save yourself.
    The tickle, the taste of...
    It used to be the reason I breathed, but now it's choking me up.
    Die young and save yourself.

    Up the stairs: the station where
    the act becomes the art of growing up.

    The fever, the focus.
    The reasons that I had to believe you weren't too hard to sell.
    Die young and save yourself.
    The tickle, the taste of...
    It used to be the reason I breathed, but now it's choking me up.
    Die young and save yourself."


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭--Kaiser--



    along those lines, there's a few bands out there that got their names from jizz.
    10cc, pearl jam... any more??

    Pearl Jam...no, Eddie Veders Granny's name is Pearl....and she makes Jam


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    Bejaysus!! :eek:

    This song just came on the radio and I was singing along and never really noticed the lyrics before ... :eek::eek:

    Think it must be about Traci Lords :D


    Young Girl by Gary Pucket & The Union Gap




    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl

    With all the charms of a woman
    You've kept the secret of your youth
    You led me to believe
    You're old enough
    To give me Love
    And now it hurts to know the truth

    Whaoo-oh-oh
    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl

    Beneath your perfume and make-up
    You're just a baby in disguise
    And though you know
    That it's wrong to be
    Alone with me
    That come on look is in your eyes

    Whaoo-oh-oh
    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl

    So hurry home to your Mama
    I'm sure she wonders where you are
    Get out of here
    Before I have the time
    To change my mind
    'Cause I'm afraid we'll go too far

    Whaoo-oh-oh
    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl

    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,916 ✭✭✭✭orourkeda


    OutlawPete wrote: »
    Bejaysus!! :eek:

    This song just came on the radio and I was singing along and never really noticed the lyrics before ... :eek::eek:

    Think it must be about Traci Lords :D


    Young Girl by Gary Pucket & The Union Gap




    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl

    With all the charms of a woman
    You've kept the secret of your youth
    You led me to believe
    You're old enough
    To give me Love
    And now it hurts to know the truth

    Whaoo-oh-oh
    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl

    Beneath your perfume and make-up
    You're just a baby in disguise
    And though you know
    That it's wrong to be
    Alone with me
    That come on look is in your eyes

    Whaoo-oh-oh
    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl

    So hurry home to your Mama
    I'm sure she wonders where you are
    Get out of here
    Before I have the time
    To change my mind
    'Cause I'm afraid we'll go too far

    Whaoo-oh-oh
    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl

    Young girl, get out of my mind
    My love for you is way out of line
    Better run, girl
    You're much too young, girl

    A song about jail bait. Wonderful.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭MMD


    Lou Reed...walk on the wild side

    subtle but obvious at the same time just who Holly is!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 588 ✭✭✭laoisforliam




    Uncle Kracker Follow Me Also bout Heroin


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,755 ✭✭✭tony1kenobi


    those lines, there's a few bands out there that got their names from jizz.
    10cc, pearl jam... any more??

    The Lovin Spoonful.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,039 ✭✭✭force eleven


    Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper....

    One thing I do know, it ain't about driving cars that's for sure....


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