When the Lyrics Make No Sense

Since the band Duran Duran came into my mind yesterday, I've actually listened to a song or two of theirs again. It's been a while since I've had that chance. Too many other things to listen to these days.

Simon LeBon has a very unique way with words. Not only does he write songs that are catchy and managed to move a generation of teenage girls (girls that still swoon over him to this day) but he managed to do it with songs like "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Union of the Snake" and "Rio" (who has been dancing on the sand for many years now..poor girl must be awfully tired)

When you're in the car singing or wherever, you don't really give much thought to the words that the songwriter wrote. Hell, you're singing at the top of your lungs to keep from getting road rage, but when you get home, take the time to open the CD case and read the lyrics.

After all Simon did write, "I smell like I sound. I'm on the hunt, I'm after you."

"I smell like I sound" OK Simon. Since I'm not standing next to you, I don't really know! Just a little literal interpretation there, but that's 80's music for you.

And here's a fine example of Mr. LeBon's writing style and one of my favorite Duran Duran songs.

New Moon on Monday

Shake up the picture the lizard mixture
With your dance on the eventide
You got me coming up with answers
All of which I deny
I said it again
Could I please rephrase it
Maybe I can catch a ride
I couldn't really put it much plainer
But I'll wait till you decide
Send me your warning siren
As if I could ever hide
Last time La Luna

I light my torch and wave it for the
New moon on Monday
And a firedance through the night
I stayed the cold day with a lonely satellite

Breaking away with the best of both worlds
A smile that you can't disguise
Every minute I keep finding
Clues that you leave behind
Save me from these reminders
As if I'd forget tonight
This time La Luna