A song that I know all the words to
Short Skirt/Long Jacket by CAKE. From the album Comfort Eagle
This is possibly one of the most infectiously catchy songs I’ve ever heard. The Guitar riff, the lyrics, the bass and the horns are wicked, awesome, cool. Props to Mark Holland for introducing me to this song – before I ever saw the intro to Chuck.
The most important part of the song for me is the lyrics. Really its just a dude singing about the girl he wants, describing what she’ll be like and how they’ll meet. I like how the guy knows what he’s looking for, he’s not just after someone pretty or funny or smart; he’s after someone more specific, someone quirky. Its refreshing really, he’s not singing about her booty or how sexy she is which is typical for any song singing about this sort of thing. A great example of this and my favourite part of the song is where he sings:
“I want a girl with uninterrupted prosperity
Who uses a machete to cut through red tape
With fingernails that shine like justice
And a voice that is dark like tinted glass”
She uses a machete to cut through red tape and has fingernails that shine like justice, whats not to like about this girl? Suffice to say I can recite the words to you without prompt, simply because the lyrics are just that good!
August 16, 2011 at 3:30 am |
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