WTF: UNACCEPTABLE: smurfco calls "bull spit" on the song by Elton John and Bernie that is called by the name of "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"

The line, "Rollin' like thunder under the covers," is a clever play on words in the abstract that evokes images of raucous sex. Yet, it's not enough to save the song for me. I hate this song!

I do like a lot of early Bernie & Elton. I was weened on Captian Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy.
 
Andrew Sak said:
Did the bear save Elton, or was he saved from the bear?
Maybe it was a booger sugar bear?

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He was saved from the bear. It almost had it's hooks in him. It happened live on TV. The bear's job was to remove unwanted entertainers from the stage with a big hook. Elton would of died if not for the host becoming a hero. This is the last thing the bear saw.

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Lyrics that make no sense and piss you off

In “ Peaceful Easy Feeling,” how can a voice be whisperin in his other ear? We haven’t established an ear yet. First we have to have an ear to work with - left, right, it doesn’t matter - only then can there be an other ear. Goddammit The Eagles, this kinda crap is why The Dude fuckin hates you.
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I agree with smurfco.
 
I'm coming back to this thread, head hung low, to admit that I was wrong. Upon researching it, it turns out this IS a Taupin lyric. Many apologies.
 
baimun said:
Are you suggesting the person responsible for “We didn’t start the fire” is a better songwriter than the one responsible for “Levon” or “Tiny Dancer”?

I say good day to you sir.. GOOD DAY!! :mad:
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I'm suggesting Joel bagged one of the hottest models ever. Elton?...well....
 
jrockbridge said:
Lots of Bernie Taupin’s lyrics are free association nonsense. He often deals in abstract surrealism. Read some of the lyrics to “Daniel.” Yet, he’s had a long and successful career writing lyrics.

The lesson to be learned is, if you’re stuck on a line, make something up, even if the logic is absent. It will make people wonder.
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Worked for John Lennon
 
When I was young I could not fully reconcile the lyrics in the song, "Daniel." How could Daniel say that Spain is the best place he's ever seen when he's blind? Bernie writes, "Your eyes have died, but you see more than I." My young mind wondered what was meant.

Of course, as an adult, I understand that all lyrics are not meant to be taken for their literal meaning. The lyrics to, "Daniel," are simple. clever and poignant.
 
Bob411 said:
He was saved from the bear. It almost had it's hooks in him. It happened live on TV. The bear's job was to remove unwanted entertainers from the stage with a big hook. Elton would of died if not for the host becoming a hero. This is the last thing the bear saw.

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I thought that happened to the popsicle twins?

A little BJ and the Bear there.

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