How about a little music, clips, rants, etc. to go with the Times

[Steeltime]

Tom Petty lyrics are Shakespeare compared to 99% of "hits" over the past 15 years.

She's a good girl, loves her mama
Loves Jesus and America too
She's a good girl, is crazy 'bout Elvis
Loves horses and her boyfriend too

And it's a long day livin' in Reseda
There's a freeway runnin' through the yard
And I'm a bad boy, 'cause I don't even miss her
I'm a bad boy for breakin' her heart

Yes, weak rhymes - "too" and "too"? "Yard" and "heart"? - but the lyrics tell a story and make sense. Also, I lived in the San Fernando Valley near Reseda for about 30 years so the local flavor strikes a chord.

 

[Hypocycloids]

One of my favorites is Hotel California by The Eagles.

There have been many interpretations to the meaning of the lyrics. Most having to with over-indulgence or drug addiction, or even devil worship.

So I called up the Captain please bring me my wine my wine" he said we haven't had that spirit here since 1969

I read that they were referring to a Catholic Church that indeed closed its doors in 1969, hence no more serving of Holy Communion.
That church apparently being converted to a hotel.

Earlier in the song it does mention the mission bell.

There she stood in the doorway
I heard the mission bell
And I was thinking to myself
This could be heaven or this could be hell.

Then this:
You can check out any time you like but you can never leave.

The song "Hotel California" by the Eagles has been interpreted in different ways, including as a metaphor for drug addiction123. Some fans believe it represents a place of addiction where people check in but can never leave2. The lyrics mention "warm smell of colitas," which some associate with burning marijuana, and "pink champagne on ice," which may represent cocaine2.

 

[Badcat]

I love the Beastie Boys, but they're lyrics (Rymes) are so damn bad, they actually make fun of themselves.

'Cause you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
'Cause you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Well, you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Mike D, come and rock the sure shot

I've got the brand new doo-doo, guaranteed like Yoo-hoo
I'm on like Dr. John, yeah, Mr. Zu Zu
I'm a newlywed, not a divorcee (yeah)
And everything I do is funky like Lee Dorsey
Well it's the taking of the Pelham 1, 2, 3
If you want a doo-doo rhyme, then come see me
I've got the savoir faire with the unique rhymin'
I keep it on and on, it's never quitting time, and
Strictly handheld is the style I go
Never rock the mic with the pantyhose
I strap on my ear goggles, and I'm ready to go
‘Cause at the boards is the man they call the Mario
You pull up at the function, and you know I Kojak
To all the party people that are on my Bozac
I've got more action than my man, John Woo
And I've got mad hits like I was Rod Carew (yeah)

 

[Steeltime]

Best rock lyric rhyme - The Clash, "Rudie Can't Fail," 1979:

How d'you get so rude and a reckless?
Don't you be so crude and a feckless

Feckless (adj.): lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

 

[mightyguru]