@bimmy-lee I Touch Myself was performed by the Devinyls, and that's off the top of my head, so I may have misspelled it. And that's definitely NOT a song with the worst lyrics, nor is it about life.
There's a sadness connected to it as well, because it was probably their greatest hit, and the female lead singer of the band died of some kind of horrible disease, possibly cancer.
As for American Pie: yeah, you're right. I completely forgot about that. I think I got thinks mixed up. Some sentences are still a bit riddly, though. But the general meaning of the song or what it is about actually isn't all that mysterious at all. My bad...
Concerning the beers: I actually meant what would be allowed in terms of bringing a six pack or so of special beers, bought in a store over here, not on the airport. So, it would still be sealed, but I would be importing alcoholic beverages. And while we're on the topic: what about sealed food items or culinary herbs? And I specifically say culinary herbs because otherwise, considering where I'm living, you might be tempted to mistake "herbs" for something else entirely...
@BruceCM - It’s a good tune. When I was in college, I worked for a while at a pub, and my first night was a karaoke night. As an initiation, my coworkers secretly signed me up to sing that song. It was a little mortifying when the DJ suddenly called my name and that song started playing, but I knew the only way out was to sell it hard and give it maximum effort. They got me pretty good though. I’m not much of a singer, and I was already a little stressed learning the ropes on my first night.
@ThanosReXXX - Yeah, I’m not certain about every line, but that’s what makes it good art. I think what we’re discussing is the general gist of the song though. I’m not sure you’d make it through US customs with a six pack of stuff you picked up outside the airport. Usually that needs to be sealed and purchased at the airport, but I’m not positive. I can’t imagine food would be a problem, but I’ll give you this anecdotal caveat; I’ve know quite a few Americans who have flown to and from Amsterdam, and they all had lengthy inspections in special rooms at the airport upon arriving home. I know one person (through a friend) who flew from Amsterdam to the US, and he had a really thorough special inspection here in the States. I think they’re looking for those special herbs you guys like. I think it’s called Smoky Skunkbane or something like that.
@BruceCM Well, it's worst in the sense of making no sense in places. Parts of the song are just like "oh, I lost inspiration, let's just find some words that fit, because it needs to rhyme".
I have a strong sense that your understanding of bad lyrics differs wildly from mine. In general, bad lyrics aren't boring, simple or "too often-repeated" lyrics. It's just bad, in a creative sense, like a patch work that's all over the place.
I mean:
"I don't want to see a ghost, It's a sight that I fear most I'd rather have a piece of toast And watch the evening news"
Eh, I tried the version with lyrics, to see, @ThanosReXXX ..... It was funny, although I don't think that was the intention but I'm sure there's much worse lyrics out there, in whatever sense
@BruceCM You can blame @bimmy-lee for that: he diluted the meaning of the term one hit wonder by bringing Don McLean in the mix...
But either way, I blimmin' GAVE you the answer in hint #3... I'm SO disappointed in the human race right now...
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And it wasn't ME who decided on that "worst lyrics" label. Over here, the song is famous for it, and in many other countries as well, so there must be some kernel of truth to it.
@ThanosReXXX out here, ikea serves up smoked salmon, chicken tenders, pizza, hot dogs and meatloaf. So a Kebob or kabob isn't too far away from the ikea menu😉
Well, the 'one-hit wonder' bit did throw me off a bit, @ThanosReXXX ..... & even now you've explained how they're the 'worst', I don't really get it, so that hardly helped They had Billy Ray Cyrus with Achy Breaky Heart on such lists, too & I don't agree with that, either!
@NintendoByNature WHAT? Over here, if we're talking food items, IKEA is only known for its Swedish meat balls and pastries. The American version sounds better and far more adapted to the locals. Then again: most Dutch people are suckers for a good meat ball...
@BruceCM Yeah, me neither. I've actually done that song plenty of times, on parties or karaoke nights, and all it is, is simple lyrics, which (per my earlier explanation) is NOT what makes it worthy of the title "worst lyrics".
Taking an "innocuous tone", this playful song mixes "stories about superstitions, phobias and travels around the world". The melody is "upbeat and jubilant". However, the banal lyrics and simplistic rhymes have been widely derided, with the song winning the "worst ever pop lyric" in a BBC poll, particularly for the verse:
I don't want to see a ghost It's the sight that I fear most I'd rather have a piece of toast Watch the evening news
Yeah, that's the bit they quoted in the lists, too, @ThanosReXXX..... Which I found funny it is in several such lists, so I guess I'm the weirdo as usual
Ooh, I recognise HG quote..... Event Horizon
@ThanosReXXX oh they have meatballs, for sure. But they also have alot more. They feature meatballs, But the smoked salmon is really good, and the pizza is more or less "cafeteria food."
@ThanosReXXX - I edited in a comment to you on 43,492. I definitely didn’t dilute the one hit wonder conversation. Maybe it’s a cultural thing, but Don McClean is known as one of the most obvious one hit wonders in these parts. I don’t think any of the songs that were provided as his other “hits” even charted, and I’m pretty sure that not even a Don McClean super fan could name 10 of his songs off the top of their head, much less sing the lyrics to them.
@BruceCM - They Might Be Giants had a decent little run here in the states during the irreverent alternative era that proceeded grunge. One hit wonder isn’t definable, it’s basically determined by the cultural zeitgeist and will thereby vary from culture to culture. I only know what was playing on the radio in the states, and the term itself is as antiquated as top 20 radio.
@BruceCM Well... it could also be argued that the BBC is the weirdo. After all: what do they know about good music?
I also can't help but wonder what it did to her, because she must surely have known, and such things aren't good for one's confidence, especially when you're so in the public eye all the time.
P.S.
HG quote? If you're talking about the Dr. Weir quote, then that's from Stargate Atlantis. It might be inspired by H.G. Wells, if that's who you meant by that, but the dropping of the name Dr. Weir already made that quite clear.
@NintendoByNature So, they do have meat balls, but are they the SWEDISH kind? Otherwise, it isn't a real IKEA...
@bimmy-lee That may well be, but the point I'm making, is that he isn't REALLY a one-hit wonder. I'm not one who goes with the stream, so what the general public thinks about that, well... I think you can easily fill in my sentiments on that. I'm a facts guy, even though I am also one to lean towards sentiments, but only when appropriate.
Oh, and all that people would need to remember, or recite, is two songs, which already nullifies the whole ONE hit wonder thing...
I guess that nowadays, I'm also more used to, and/or influenced by the Dutch way of thinking and speaking, which in many ways, is FAR more literal. Both in meaning of words, as in the demeanor of the people themselves. So, when they talk about a one hit wonder, then it's LITERALLY an artist who only had one song and who subsequently disappeared into oblivion. Not an artist who kept making music and had some more hits, even though they weren't all top 40 ones...
As for your edit on importing food items: well, I've got a few more years to consider it, but I guess I'm leaning towards "don't do it", for the moment, but I'll look into it when more applicable. It's still gonna be a while before this whole theory of a meet up will actually become a reality anyways.
'The console wars are like boobs: Sony and Microsoft fight over which ones look the nicest and Nintendo's are the most fun to play with.'
@ThanosReXXX yea they're the Swedish kind. I have the sauce packet in my cabinet right now, although i forgot the name. We make it on occasion.
But if i have to pick, a giant home made Italian meatball with huge garlic chunks, romano cheese, seasoning and bread crumb is more my style. Of course, with gravy (red sauce) poured all over 😜
Edit: have you checked out the discounts and deals thread? I know you are always one to grab some deals, so it might be worth checking out. Im the OP so i frequent there often. Sorry to switch gears, just thought id let you know.
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