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A new england

by Billy Bragg or Kirsty MacColl — you can thank me later. “Is it wrong to wish on space hardware? I wish, I wish, I wish you'd care.”

@nicholastg

Feb 27, 2024

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The Lyricism of Phil Ochs

I really admire how he kept trying new things, routinely switching up his stylistic approach to explore the same set of themes, always sticking to his guns. Here are some of his lyrics that have been on my mind lately: ✥ From 'Pleasures of the Harbor' For love was but a smile Teasing all the while Now dancing down the drain ✥ From 'The Party' The wallflower is waiting, she hides behind composure She'd love to dance and prays that no one asks her Then she steals a glance at lovers while her fingers tease her hair And she marvels at the confidence of those who hide their fears Then her eyes are closed as she rides away with a foreign legionnaire And my shoulders had to shrug As I crawl beneath the rug And re-tune my piano ✥ From 'When I'm Gone' And I won't breathe the bracing air when I'm gone And I can't even worry 'bout my cares when I'm gone Won't be asked to do my share when I'm gone So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here ✥ From 'There But For Fortune' Show me a prison, show me a jail Show me a prisoner whose face has gone pale And I'll show you a young man with so many reasons why And there but for fortune, may go you or I Also 'Jim Dean of Indiana' is great example of how lyrics are animated by melody, phrasing and pacing. None of the lyrics of 'Jim Dean' particularly stand out when written down, but when heard the emotional build-up is so intense and heart-breaking. Every quiet blunt little line builds on the one that came before, culminating in the final gut-punch: "That is where I placed a flower For Jim Dean of Indiana" It's the only time anything in the song is said in first person, let alone implies that the story has anything other than a distant omniscient point of view. It's just so sad!! Anyways, give him a listen and lmk if you have any insight into the lyrical pit of despair that is 'When In Rome' lol (Phil could get extremely pessimistic, would often write from the worst person in any scenario's perspective to really make you look at it straight in the face [eg: 'Outside Of A Small Circle Of Friends'*] and really loved writing about sailors. It can be a lot sometimes!) _____________________________________ * "Maybe we should raise our voices, ask somebody why But demonstrations are a drag, besides, we're much too high" is another great line lol, get organized or get WRECKED

@greenstar

Jan 31, 2025

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All I want is you // cindy lee

Song reminds me of being stuck in a desolate bumblefuck town longing to go back home - kinda like where I went to college. While I sit and look at the dull old signs and the tumbleweeds in abundance, and also coming to terms with my unrelenting, fidgeting boredom, I start to appreciate the charm and beauty of my surroundings and a whole new world opens up to me that I didn’t see before. God Bless ya, Cindy Lee. And God Bless America 🇺🇸

@Fcupelli33

Dec 31, 2024

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the Carboniferous period

bacteria/microbes had not yet evolved to decompose trees (bark fiber lignin) so for a period of 60m years, dead trees/wood just piled up on the ground what a cool time

@nate

Dec 8, 2023

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Ghost in the shell city scene

a very iconic scene

@nate

Nov 25, 2023

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Old dogs 🥺

they just like arthritically stand there and wag their tails and stare at you adoringly thru beautiful cloudy blue eyes??? they are to be cherished 🥺🥲

@nate

Dec 17, 2023