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365 days.

365 days straight. It’s been fun, I’ve enjoyed myself, but all things must pass. This is my last post for this blog…most likely.

I’ve had fun, for the most part. There’s been some frustration–particularly in terms of some of the songs I wanted to cover but could not for various reasons–but by and large I’ve enjoyed doing this.

At the same time, it’s also been a bit of a grind. Anyone who’s followed this knows that I’ve frequently had a hard time finding something new to say about each one. I certainly got sick of saying “it’s fun” or “it’s got a great beat and you can dance to it”, but at the same time, that’s about as much as I can find frequently.

Anyway, I feel good about 365 days. I think that’s a good run, and a good number to go out on.

Thanks to everyone who’s read and commented. I appreciate each and every one of you.

Farewell.

Dress is an interesting song, and a very good song. PJ Harvey sings it very well, and it’s got a nice edge to it, which is why I like it–well, one reason I like it.

So what exactly is it about? Is it about trying to be someone that you aren’t in order to impress someone and failing? Is about non-conformity? Doing things against your nature for the one you love? Putting up a big front and being exposed? Really, the song could be about any of those things, and all of those things, or any combination, or something I’ve not thought about. Hard to say, but it’s fun to think about it.

Here’s a link to the video

And of course, the lyrics:

Put on that dress
I’m going out dancing
Starting off red
Clean and sparkling he’ll see me
Music playing make it dreamy for dancing
Must be a way that I can dress to please him
It’s hard to walk in the dress, it’s not easy
I’m spilling over like a heavy loaded fruit tree

If you put it on
If you put it on
If you put it on
If you put it on
If you put it on
If you put it on
If you put it on
If you put it on