Lyrics
She's heard of MX-80 Sound
Reference to the band MX-80 Sound, indicating the journalist's familiarity with obscure or underground music.
Takes taxis, loves the Underground
Enjoys using taxis and appreciates the Underground, suggesting a connection to urban and alternative culture.
English literature degree
Possesses a degree in English literature, showcasing a background in the literary arts.
She's addicted to hyperbole
Describes a tendency to exaggerate, possibly emphasizing the journalist's passion for music through expressive language.
I did it all for the love of a
Introduction to the motivation behind the actions described in the song.
Music journalist
Repetition of the love for a music journalist, emphasizing the central theme.
In the sticks for a field report
Depicts the journalist in a rural setting for a field report, possibly highlighting the contrast between urban and rural experiences.
Enthusiasm set at nought
Suggests a lack of enthusiasm, possibly reflecting the challenges faced by the journalist in her work.
She can't help looking bored
Observation that the journalist appears disinterested or bored, indicating a potential disillusionment with the music scene.
She's sick of powerchords
Expresses a weariness with the prevalent use of powerchords in music, indicating a desire for variety or novelty.
I did it all for the love of a
Reiteration of the motivation, emphasizing the sacrifices made for the love of a music journalist.
Music journalist
Restatement of the love for a music journalist, underscoring its significance in the song.
She's got a sack full of demos
Describes the journalist having a collection of music demos, possibly received for review.
She doesn't want to listen to
Indicates the journalist's reluctance to listen to the demos, suggesting a potential overload or fatigue.
Looks at the crappy covers
Notes the journalist's focus on the visual aspect of music, particularly album covers.
Skims through a track or two
Suggests a quick, superficial review of a few tracks, possibly due to time constraints or disinterest.
White lines, no appetite
Mentions a lack of appetite, possibly metaphorical, indicating a disinterest in mainstream or commercial music.
Teen angst is in again tonight
Observes a trend of teenage angst in music, reflecting the journalist's awareness of musical themes.
Thesaurus and a dictaphone
Highlights the journalist's tools – a thesaurus and a dictaphone – emphasizing her dedication to precise language and documentation.
All she wants is a wave to call her own
Expresses a desire for recognition or acknowledgment, symbolized by a wave, possibly from the music community.
I did it all for the love of a
Reaffirms the central theme, emphasizing the sacrifices made for the love of a music journalist.
Music journalist
Repetition of the love for a music journalist, concluding the song with the overarching theme.
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