I happened to turn on the radio recently and stumbled upon a Ke$ha's song "Tik Tok". I had heard it before, but today I paid special attention to the lyrics of the song and not just the catchy tune and the crazy bass.
Lo and Behold, I found a verse that was so perplexing I had to listen to it again (on my itouch, they don't replay on the radio. duh). The verse goes "When I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack". O.K.... for all you underage teeny innocent boys and girls out there, Jack stands for Jack Daniels, a form of bourbon or American Whiskey. Now imagine gargling your mouth with that alcoholic (80 proof) liquid. Ouch!
Not satisfied with the thought of that, I tried it. Unfortunately I had no bourbon, so I settled on a McCallen (such a waste right?! The things I do to satisfy you readers; if any), and boy oh boy it was painful. It felt like gargling with Listerine when you have ulcers in your mouth. Worse still, whiskey has this strong spicy sensation when it touches your tongue! OMG it burned!
Then it occurred to me how stupid the lyrics really is. Perhaps Ke$ha needed a rhyme or something provocative, either way it sure does not reflect any thinking or songwriting in it (Yes Sir, I am dis-ing Kesha cause she is as good a singer/ writer as I am at riding a bike). Singers and song writers must think before they pen a song. Artist like Rachel Yamagata, Amos Lee even Usher do that.
On the flip side, consumers need to filter what they listen too. Just like how not all that glitters is Gold, a good beat does not necessarily make a good song. Lyrics count too.
Now to wash away that acrid taste on my tongue.
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