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Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: EddieByword ()
Date: November 1, 2018 03:50

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marianna
The line in "You Got Me Rockin'" about Mick being a butcher cutting the meat. Some of the later lyrics don't fit their station in life or age. I recall Mick singing that on the Voodoo Lounge tour while wearing a long satin frock coat, while making a chopping motion.

........I am a butcher cutting up meat....I'm dying on my feet......


I thought that was a brilliant line, so astute.............

I remember when I was young going to an abattoir for meat for my dogs. When I got home, I said to my wife, "there was this guy in there, I've never seen dead eyes on anyone like that, ever, just black lifeless eyes.....no one at home.....wow.........

Then a few years after that, a girl I know was forced (by the UK welfare system) to take a job in a chicken factory, she was horrified after her first day..............

A few months later I saw her again and asked....."how's the job?......She said, "you get used to it"............It was clear to me from the way she spoke and was that she'd had to let part of her heart die to enable her to carry on............"dying on her feet........

The fact that he doesn't work there (that's not his station) and yet he's still aware of the more subtle effects is, to me at least, impressive.....

Also, he does quite often write in the third person......"I was 'round when Jesus Christ had his moment of doubt and pain and..........

I was gay in New York,
Just a fag in L.A.
So I saved my money
And I took a plane
Wherever I go they treat me the same



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-11-01 03:50 by EddieByword.

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: Rockman ()
Date: November 1, 2018 06:56

Oh yeah Eddie …. them there slaughterhouses rattle me …..

Some guys told me about the bolt-gun …. I got the shivers real bad …. I didn't wanna hear any more …..



ROCKMAN

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: paulywaul ()
Date: November 1, 2018 07:55

New York was cold and damp
TV is just a blank
Looks like another dead end Sunday

What about an early night
Monday never feels so bright
Ooh the sheets feel cold and lonely

Who wants to brave the pouring rain
For a glass of French champagne?
Well grab a cab, grab a cap and baby, come right by

And she was hot, as she kissed my mouth
She was hot, as I wiped her brow
She was hot, she pinned me to the ground
She was quick, she knew her way around
She was hot, as she tore my clothes
She was hot, she had no place to go
She was hot, on a cold and rainy night

Detroit was smoky grey
Nothing like the good old days
Well I got a fever that I'm fighting

I don't need your company
Leave me in my misery
I can take the rebound just like lightning

And she was hot, in a 50's dress
She was hot, her lips were flashing red
I was lost, in her burning flesh
I was hot, I was dripping sweat
She was hot, in the Detroit snow
She was hot, she had no place to go
She was hot, on a cold and rainy night

And she was hot, and I had the blues
She was hot, honey, where were you?
If you were in my shoes
You would be excused

She was hot, you could never wait
She was hot, never hesitate
She was hot, on a cold and rainy night

I think I'm going off the rails
Riding down the pleasure trails
I was taking passion where you find it

Honey when you're young and fresh
And you need the touch of flesh
Go take the treasure where you find it

And she was hot, in the melted snow
She was hot, in the molten glow
She was hot, she got it in the blood
She was hot, like the dam that bursts
She was strong, she was strong and true
She was black, and her eyes were blue
She was lost, and she took a chance
At just a brief romance

Down the avenue into the lost bayou
Into the tall bamboo, back to the human zoo
I wish you all the best, I hope we meet again
In a cold Chicago night

She was hot
She was hot
She was hot hot hot
She was hot hot hot
She was hot hot hot
She was hot hot hot
She was hot hot hot
She was hot hot hot
She was hot hot hot
She was hot hot hot

Sheer brilliance ... !!

Please note, there are no ridiculous references to f***ing chickens and foxes etc !!

They can do it when they want to ....... geniuses that they are !!

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Date: November 1, 2018 14:30

I'm having a hard time figuring out the worst Stones' lyrics.

Those that I can't stand are the ones that don't fit into the Stones, at least for me. Sweet Neo Con, for instance. I don't care about poetry nor politics: it just sounds like a Jagger solo track, which might be very cool, but I don't like that stuff on a Rolling Stones' album.

Most of A Bigger Bang seems like a Mick solo record, anyway.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-11-01 14:31 by EdubertoPalitroke.

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: paulywaul ()
Date: November 1, 2018 14:59

Quote
EdubertoPalitroke
I'm having a hard time figuring out the worst Stones' lyrics.

Those that I can't stand are the ones that don't fit into the Stones, at least for me. Sweet Neo Con, for instance. I don't care about poetry nor politics: it just sounds like a Jagger solo track, which might be very cool, but I don't like that stuff on a Rolling Stones' album.

Most of A Bigger Bang seems like a Mick solo record, anyway.

Well there's quite a lot of truly appalling lyrics scattered throughout their catalogue, but then by the same token ... some works (or words I should perhaps say) of genius !

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: paulywaul ()
Date: November 1, 2018 15:02

This is genius, the lyrics fit the music so perfectly .........

It is the evening of the day
I sit and watch the children play
Smiling faces I can see
But not for me
I sit and watch
As tears go by

My riches can't buy everything
I want to hear the children sing
All I hear is the sound
Of rain falling on the ground
I sit and watch
As tears go by

It is the evening of the day
I sit and watch the children play
Doing things I used to do
They think are new
I sit and watch
As tears go by

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: paulywaul ()
Date: November 1, 2018 15:04

And then there's ............... shriek, horror ............. Rough effin' Justice !! confused smiley thumbs down

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: EddieByword ()
Date: November 1, 2018 15:35

Quote
paulywaul
And then there's ............... shriek, horror ............. Rough effin' Justice !! confused smiley thumbs down

yeah but, yeah but, yeah but, it really swings..........esp live..

I reckon Mick got that "am I just one of your cocks" from a girl he overheard 'round a swimming pool or.......talking to her girlfriends......"Oh Paulywaul, he's just one of my cocks..............winking smiley

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: paulywaul ()
Date: November 1, 2018 16:24

Quote
EddieByword
Quote
paulywaul
And then there's ............... shriek, horror ............. Rough effin' Justice !! confused smiley thumbs down

yeah but, yeah but, yeah but, it really swings..........esp live..

I reckon Mick got that "am I just one of your cocks" from a girl he overheard 'round a swimming pool or.......talking to her girlfriends......"Oh Paulywaul, he's just one of my cocks..............winking smiley

grinning smiley

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: mikey C ()
Date: November 1, 2018 16:46

Just that song''Don't Stop" what a piece of shit that one is thankfully only heard it once live Prague 2003....And glad they discarded it soon after that tour never to be back...One can only pray...

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Date: November 1, 2018 16:56

Quote
mikey C
Just that song''Don't Stop" what a piece of shit that one is thankfully only heard it once live Prague 2003....And glad they discarded it soon after that tour never to be back...One can only pray...

You'll get You Got Me Rocking instead.. winking smiley

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: mikey C ()
Date: November 1, 2018 17:01

I will take that one any day.....LoL

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: hopkins ()
Date: November 1, 2018 21:16

Quote
paulywaul
This is genius, the lyrics fit the music so perfectly .........

It is the evening of the day
I sit and watch the children play
Smiling faces I can see
But not for me
I sit and watch
As tears go by

My riches can't buy everything
I want to hear the children sing
All I hear is the sound
Of rain falling on the ground
I sit and watch
As tears go by

It is the evening of the day
I sit and watch the children play
Doing things I used to do
They think are new
I sit and watch
As tears go by

thumbs up

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: lem motlow ()
Date: November 1, 2018 21:48

Quote
mikey C
Just that song''Don't Stop" what a piece of shit that one is thankfully only heard it once live Prague 2003....And glad they discarded it soon after that tour never to be back...One can only pray...

Everyone that listened to popular music in the last 50 years knows the song Don’t Stop,the Fleetwood Mac song that is,but again not one person spoke up and said “Mick,you’re naming this after a really popular hit song,not good.”
There is actually footage on four flicks of him talking to Chuck Leavell about this thing”I want it to be sort of slinky and sexy “and they laugh about not making it country or something and goofy Chuck is just all smiles,I mean I don’t expect him to say the complete truth,that it sucked from the title to the last note but at least maybe “let’s do more work on it.”
It’s a real “emperors clothes “ type of thing.keep smiling and collecting a check and you can tell everyone you’re “working with the Stones.”

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: pt99 ()
Date: November 1, 2018 22:16

Quote
paulywaul
New tour coming up, new album coming out ... PLEASE no more garbage lyrics like this !!

ROUGH JUSTICE gets my vote. I mean really, does it get any worse ?

One time you were my baby chicken
Now you've grown into a fox
Once upon a time I was your little rooster
But am I just one of your cocks


It's rough justice on ya
You're going to have to trust me
It's rough justice
But you know I'll never break your heart

So put your lips to my hips, baby
And tell me what's on your mind
I know you've still got the animal attraction for me
It's been a long, long time

It's rough justice on ya
We never thought it risky
It's rough justice
But you know I'll never break your heart

You're feeling loose and lusty
So if you really want me
Yeah, it's rough justice
And you know I'll never break your heart, yeah

It's rough justice on ya
You think you really sussed me
It's rough justice
But you…

What the f**k ?

What WERE they thinking ?
Indian Girl. Their worst song

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Date: November 1, 2018 23:05

You should eliminate this thread

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: pt99 ()
Date: November 1, 2018 23:24

Indian Girl is by far the worst

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: Rocky Dijon ()
Date: November 2, 2018 00:39

The only honest response I could give...

"The Worst"

Well I said from the first
I am the worst kind of guy
For you to be around
Tear me apart
Including this old heart
That is true
And never ever let you down
You shouldn't stick with me
You trust me too much, you see
Take all the pain
It's yours anyway
Yeah kid...
Oh, put the blame on me
You ought to pass, you see
Somewhere outside
I threw love aside
Now it's a tragedy
I said from the first
I am the worst kind of guy
For you to be around

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: 35love ()
Date: November 2, 2018 02:13

Beautiful country including slide guitar 2018
The Worst, The Rolling Stones, Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
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Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: 35love ()
Date: November 2, 2018 04:32

My point
it’s hard to judge ‘lyrics’
without hearing the whole song!
A prime example,
The Champs "Tequila"
[m.youtube.com]
all the instruments being played around the words/ lyrics
make ‘it’ ‘the song’
sing.
smileys with beer
Tequila!

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: paulywaul ()
Date: November 2, 2018 08:17

Quote
DiegoGlimmerStones
You should eliminate this thread

Why ?

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: Witness ()
Date: November 2, 2018 09:41

Quote
potus43
Indian Girl is by far the worst

In your honour then (or to your shame)


"Indian Girl"

Little Indian girl, where is your mama?
Little Indian girl, where is your papa?
He's fighting in the war in the streets of Masaya
All the children were dead, except the one girl who said
'Please Mister Gringo, please find my father'

Lesson number one that you learn while you're young
Life just goes on and on getting harder and harder

Little Indian girl, from Nueva, Granada

Ma says there's no food, there's nothing left in the larder
Last piece of meat was eaten by the soldiers that raped her

Lesson number one that you learn while you're young
Life just goes on and on getting harder and harder
Life just goes on and on getting harder and harder

Little Indian girl, from Nueva, Granada
Little Indian girl, from Nueva, Granada

Yes, I saw them today, it's a sight I would say
They're shooting down planes with their M-16 and with laughter

Mr. Gringo, my father he ain't no Che Guevara
And he's fighting the war on the streets of Masaya
Little Indian girl where is your father?
Indian girl where is your momma?
They're fighting for Mr. Castro in the streets of Angola



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-11-02 09:42 by Witness.

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: Bliss ()
Date: November 2, 2018 09:47

As I said before, and it was enlarged upon in the Ron Rosenberg article I posted, lyrics are a component of a song and should not be judged as if they were a poem, although of course there are lyrics can stand alone as poetry.

I think this is a balanced thread, very insightful and informative, and should not be closed because of negative comments. It would help if the OP changed the topic. I would suggest "Most and least successful Stones lyrics".



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Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: paulywaul ()
Date: November 2, 2018 10:55

Quote
Bliss
As I said before, and it was enlarged upon in the Ron Rosenberg article I posted, lyrics are a component of a song and should not be judged as if they were a poem, although of course there are lyrics can stand alone as poetry.

I think this is a balanced thread, very insightful and informative, and should not be closed because of negative comments. It would help if the OP changed the topic. I would suggest "Most and least successful Stones lyrics".

Good advice ... will do !!

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: paulywaul ()
Date: November 2, 2018 10:58

Quote
Bliss
As I said before, and it was enlarged upon in the Ron Rosenberg article I posted, lyrics are a component of a song and should not be judged as if they were a poem, although of course there are lyrics can stand alone as poetry.

I think this is a balanced thread, very insightful and informative, and should not be closed because of negative comments. It would help if the OP changed the topic. I would suggest "Most and least successful Stones lyrics".

Done ! thumbs up

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: grzegorz67 ()
Date: November 2, 2018 13:15

Quote
potus43
Indian Girl is by far the worst

Why?

Re: The Rolling Stones LYRICS thread - the good, the bad, and the ugly ?
Posted by: dead.flowers ()
Date: November 2, 2018 13:42

Glad to see the topic adjusted. Well done. So we can carry on with this matter subject, without emphasizing on negative aspects.

Leaving all the doubtful lyrics aside, I must say that Stones lyrics - which are mainly Jagger lyrics - rank high in popular music.

However, as long as a song is not a pure instrumental one, music and lyrics go together for me, ideally enhancing each other. This being said, and with all due respect, I am at a total lack to comprehend our moderator's opinion that lyrics would be a mere decoration to the music.

Music lyrics to me are mostly "I love you" and "You love me" sort of stuff. I don't pay much attention to lyrics. They are a decoration of the music. The music is the essence. - bv

Imagine JJF without its lyrics or them being replaced by some
"I love you" and "You love me" sort of stuff
.

Stones songs don't go without their lyrics.The lyrics make a great part of the song.

Cheers - d.f

Re: The Rolling Stones LYRICS thread - the good, the bad, and the ugly ?
Posted by: Green Lady ()
Date: November 2, 2018 15:55

"I love you" is a lyric you're quite unlikely to find in a Stones song.

(Yes, I know there's Had It With You, but that's hardly classic moon-in-June stuff).

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Date: November 2, 2018 16:42

Quote
Rocky Dijon
The only honest response I could give...

"The Worst"

Well I said from the first
I am the worst kind of guy
For you to be around
Tear me apart
Including this old heart
That is true
And never ever let you down
You shouldn't stick with me
You trust me too much, you see
Take all the pain
It's yours anyway
Yeah kid...
Oh, put the blame on me
You ought to pass, you see
Somewhere outside
I threw love aside
Now it's a tragedy
I said from the first
I am the worst kind of guy
For you to be around

This is paraphrasing, though smiling smiley

Re: DEFINITELY NOT OT: The worst lyrics EVER in a Stones song
Posted by: Rocky Dijon ()
Date: November 2, 2018 18:20

True, but I like "The Worst."

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