Above is the title of a new song by the Dixie Chicks. Remember them? I used to love country music about 12 years ago, listening almost exclusively the genre. I came across an article in TIME magazine about the Dixie Chicks and their approaching "comeback" from a musical hiatus.
Three years ago there was a big uproar when the lead singer Natalie Maines made a comment "...she was ashamed that the President of the U.S. was from Texas" during one of their concerts in a foreign country. This comment was made on the eve of the Iraq war. What followed was backlash from the country music world which included burning of their CDs, banning their music from radio stations, and even threats to the group.
Fast forward to now, they are releasing a new album and their website plays the song Not Ready to Make Nice. I like the song, I like it a lot. But I don't like the message that it gives. Forget the war, or their political stance, this songs reeks of unrepentance and stubborn unforgiveness. SO... why do I like the song so much? It bugs me because it goes against what I know is right about offering forgiveness, not holding a grudge, and having a obstinate heart. Maybe I am just annoyed because they were the ones who made the retarded comment in the first place and are now acting like the poor victims. Some victims...assuredly they will make tons of dough on their latest venture. Still, I can't get the song out of my head. Is it possible to like a song musically and dislike it lyrically? What's your take on this? Any thoughts?
12 comments:
I don't like the Dixie Chicks, if I want to listen to two skinny girls and a fat girl I will listen to Wilson Phillips, so no comment
Very possible- Just about every ACDC song fits in this category. They can rock, but terrible lyrics
Hey Cow.......... Sounds like your a Heart Fan. But I don't know if they have any skinny girls.
Nute, that was Ann and Nancy Wilson one was skinny one was large, but boy could she sing.
yup, heart rocks, The dark haired one (Ann?) would have been so hot if she were skinnier, she really got large after the 80's, "OOOOOO Barricuda!!"
I am not sure but many people like my songs lyrically, yet not musically
I am not sure but many people like my songs lyrically, yet not musically
It's too hard keeping up with 2 blogs.
I always liked Heart's tune-- All I Want To Do Is Make Love to You -- but Judy did not approve...I was only in Jr. High and I shouldn't be singing about that stuff she said
I got yelled at by Cowell for having the Van Halen Tape with the picture of the little Angel with a pack of smokes. Van Halen 1984
Sorry for that Michelle remember "The real thing don't do the trick, no You better make up something quick You’re gonna burn, burn, burn, burn, burn it to the wick Ohhh, Barra…barracuda! Yeah
Ooohhhhhh-ah!"
Hey Cow what was your fascination with the Beach Boys?
they were good...those boys could sing!
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