It's funny how using an alternate definition of one word in a song can change the entire tone of the song. All of a sudden, you start to wonder....was that what they were really saying????
I'll give you an example: Mandy - by Barry Manilow. Let's take a look at the chorus.
Well you came and you gave without taking
but I sent you away, oh Mandy
well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
I need you today, oh Mandy
Now.....let's use a different definition of the word "came". I'm not going to tell you which definition to use, but I'm sure that you're using the right one. With the new definition fresh in your mind, let's look at that again:
Well you came and you gave without taking
but I sent you away, oh Mandy
well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
I need you today, oh Mandy
Barry you filthy bastard!
3 comments:
I didn't have to read it the second time. My mind is already in the gutter.
I am with my brother on this one...my mind is firmly planted in the gutter. I am happy for Barry that Mandy "came"....
Glad I'm not the only one. This song came on the other day and that is immediately what I thought. At least I'm not the only one.
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