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I think the best thing I can say about this song is that no matter how many times I’ve heard it, I still love it. It’s a great pop song, very catchy, great chorus, easy to sing along to, just fun. I personally always enjoyed Blink 182 for what they were: a pop band that had co-opted a punk sound and made it work. The songs are good, and that’s what matters.

From Wikipedia

Tom DeLonge was inspired to write the song after Tom’s then girlfriend, and now wife, complained that he had written many songs about all the other girls he had known in his life, but none about her. The line in the song “she left me roses by the stairs/ surprises let me know she cares” references an actual incident where Tom came home late one night and had been left flowers by his girlfriend.

Here’s a link to the video

And of course, the lyrics:

All the, small things
True care, truth brings
I’ll take, one lift
Your ride, best trip

Say it ain’t so, I will not go, (Na, na…)
turn the lights off, carry me home (Na, na…)
Keep your head still, I’ll be your thrill, (Na, na…)
the night will go on, the night will go on, (Na, na…)
my little windmill

Walk Like An Egyptian is one of those songs that you probably like in spite of yourself. It’s one of those insidious tunes that worms it’s way into your brain and sets up shop there. Still, you enjoy the ride. It’s got a great rhythm and a great melody, and it’s just fun.

From Wikipedia:

Liam Sternberg wrote the song after seeing people on a ferry walking awkwardly to keep their balance, which reminded him of figures in Ancient Egyptian reliefs. The opening lyrics state, “All the old paintings on the tombs/They do the sand dance don’t you know”. The reference to the sand dance possibly refers to a music hall routine performed by Wilson, Keppel and Betty where Wilson and Keppel danced around in the postures portrayed on the reliefs wearing the fez while Betty watched. The music video for “Walk Like an Egyptian” similarly featured people dancing in such a pose.

Here’s a link to the video

And of course, the lyrics:

All the old paintings on the tomb
They do the sand dance doncha know
If they move too quick (oh whey oh)
They’re falling down like a domino

All the cops in the donut shop say
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
Walk like an Egyptian
Walk like an Egyptian

The last thing I ever expected to hear from the Clash was unabashed bubblegum pop, but here you go.

1-2, Crush On You is a great song, but it definitely sounds much more Bay City Rollers than the Only Band that Matters. It’s a very fun, very hummable tune, with tongue-in-cheek, sweet lyrics about a young lad having a crush on a girl. It’s just a fun song, and the thing that makes it stand out is that it’s by the Clash.

Someone made a video for this song using footage from Lost

And of course, the lyrics(courtesy of London’s Burning):

STANDING IN A QUEUE OF A SCHOOL CANTEEN
GUYS ON THE CORNER THEY WERE LAUGHIN’ AT ME
BUT I DON’T MIND IF THEY SEE IT ALL
YOU KNOW I GOTTA COME CLEAN
I GOTTA COME CLEAN
I GOT A CRUSH ON YOU

WHY SHOULD I GET A CRUSH ON YET?

Some songs can justify a lot of analysis, deep thought and meaningful interpretation.

This isn’t one of them.

This is just good old bubblegum-euro-disco-silliness with a great hook. Turn your brain off and enjoy it for what it is, and you’ll be happier.

However, if you do want to know more:

• Wikipedia
• SongFacts
• SongMeanings

Here’s a link to the video

And of course, the lyrics:

Hi Barbie
Hi Ken!
Do you wanna go for a ride?
Sure Ken!
Jump In…

Oh, I’m having so much fun!
Well Barbie, we’re just getting started
Oh, I love you Ken!

The Monks were a band that was formed by several former members of the Strawbs. This album came out in 1979 and featured a sound I like to call “bubblegum punk”. The songs were crisp, well-executed pop songs, but with a punk edge and a humorous tone.

From Wikipedia:

The song “Love in Stereo” has at times been embraced as something of a theme song by the polyamory movement. However, it may be debated whether the meaning actually refers to one man in love with two women or one man in love with one woman whose wants and habits change a lot from moment to moment.

Personally, I just think it’s a really well-done song.

And of course, the lyrics:

Why am I in love in stereo
with a girl on either side
you might well look on and envy me
but this feelin` isn`t so hi-fi

why am I in love in stereo
why am I in love in stereo

If you aren’t tapping your toes by the end of this song…well, phooey on you.

I first encountered this song on the MV-3 show hosted by Richard Blade when I was in high school. I was immediately taken by it; it reminded me exactly of the songs I grew up with in the late 60’s-early 70’s, sort of like the Archies but with a little more substance. Just a great pop song, and I’m amazed that it wasn’t a huge hit worldwide (it did pretty good in New Zealand).

Here’s a link to the video

And of course, the lyrics:

Look at the sunrise
I look at it burn
I look into your eyes
Don’t know where to turn
I’m gonna drift into that void
I’m flying through space, I’m an asteroid
Time doesn’t take place when you’re paranoid
I’m thinking about you, and nothing else
Thinking about you, you’re thinking about me
Thinking about you, I’m counting the beat
Thinking about you
Thinking about me
Thinking about just you and me, la da de de, there ain’t no place I’d rather be
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!

I’m bleeding to death
On a cloudless day
A three, a four heartbeat
A waltzin’ away…
Oooh ooh, oo oo
Oooh ooh, oo oo
Oooh ooh, oo oo
Oooh ooh, oo oo
I’m counting the beat 2 3 4 5, I’m feeling the heat to be alive
I’m counting the beat 6 7 8 9, I’m wishing that you,
That you were mine
Thinking about you, you’re thinking about me
Thinking about you and counting the beat
Thinking about you
Thinking about me
Thinking about you…
Thinking about me…
Thinking about you…..
Thinking about,
Just you and me, la da de de, there ain’t no place I’d rather be
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da
La da de da, la da de da, la da de da, la da de da

I first saw the video for this song in the mid-Eighties on MTV. Once more, and I rushed out to buy the 45.

There’s nothing deep about this one, just a doggoned good pop song. Very hummable, very listenable, and as far as I’m concerned, it still stands up well today.

Here’s a link to the video (love the spray painting of the boots)

And of course, the lyrics:

That’s what my heart yearns for now - love and pride.
That’s what my heart yearns for now - love and pride.

I’m taking it round the world - some love and pride.
That’s what my heart yearns for now - love and pride. . . .
That’s what my heart yeanis for now - love and pride. . . .

This was a pleasant little 80’s ditty by the JoBoxers. Here’s a brief description from their official site:

The JoBoxers appeared on the music scene in 1982 as a live band of musicians at a time when British music was mostly production-driven. A natural club sound, based on driving bass (Chris Bostock), jazz-style guitar (Robert Marche), strident piano (Dave Collard) and rock-steady drums (Sean McLusky), was enhanced by a no-nonsense singing style by group wordsmith Dig Wayne.

JoBoxers music was revitalized in 2005 as a result of their hit Just Got Lucky being featured in the movie The 40 Year Old Virgin and again in 2006, as the opening track for the movie ‘Just My Luck’ featuring Lindsay Lohan.

This particular tune is a frothy piece of well-crafted pop music, with a nice 60’s style R&B vibe. It’s tremendously listenable, and still stands up today.

Here’s a link to the video

Here’s the lyrics:

Your technique it leaves me weak
My heart knows it’s the beat I seek
And I found it
just got lucky - yes
I found it
just got lucky.
I never worry that your love is fake

I’m free and easy and I’m feeling jake
’cause
I found it
just got lucky
Oh boy
I found it
just got lucky
’cause I newver felt this way before
Like a dog always beggin’ for more.
I’ve been fooled by love so many times.
I gave up on all the silly rhymes.
Kept my feelings all inside my heart

A locked door
no key was cut that was the fit

Now I’m such a very lucky guy.
Gangway
on side now
come on
hear me say:
We found the answer and it’s plain to see - come on hear me say

That I’m for you and you’re for me

’cause we found it
just got lucky
Together we found it
just got lucky.
I feel a quiver every time we kiss

The sky’s the limit with a love like this
’cause we’ve found it
just got lucky

Together we found it
just got lucky

’cause I never felt this way before
Like a dog always beggin’ for more.
I’ve been fooled by love so many times. . . .
We found the answer and it’s plain to see - come on hear me say. .
I feel a quiver every time we kiss. . .
I’ve been fooled by love so many times. . . .
Come on hear me say
come on hear me say

Just got lucky
just got lucky
Your technique it leaves me weak

My heart knows it’s the beat I seek
And I found it
just got lucky -
Oh boy
I found it
just got lucky

’cause I never felt this way before.
Just got lucky
just got lucky
just got lucky