Straight In At 37
Rhyming with the Unspoken: The Beautiful South's Musical Odyssey
Lyrics
Why don't you sing 'I need you baby'?
Questioning why someone doesn't express the need for a romantic partner by singing "I need you, baby."
'Cause it rhymes with crazy and it rhymes with maybe
Explaining that the phrase "I need you, baby" rhymes with words like "crazy" and "maybe."
It rhymes with lady and much much more
Pointing out additional words, such as "lady," that rhyme with "I need you, baby."
And it doesn't rhyme with the 'f' word
Emphasizing that the phrase does not rhyme with a particular offensive word.
Well Simon le Bon tayed round my house before
Recalling a humorous incident where Simon Le Bon visited and caused a disturbance by being sick.
And he was sick on the plants and he was sick on the floor
Describing Le Bon's behavior of vomiting on plants and the floor during the visit.
And he wouldn't go home until he'd sung his song
Stating that Le Bon refused to leave until he performed his song.
With a backing harmony from Paul Young
Mentioning that Paul Young provided backing harmony during Le Bon's song.
Shell we dance again?
Pondering whether to dance again in a unique or unconventional manner.
In our special way
Suggesting the possibility of dancing in a distinctive, special way.
With our trousers round
Introducing the idea of dancing with trousers around the knees, adding an element of humor or eccentricity.
our knees
Continuing the imagery of dancing with lowered trousers, possibly emphasizing a carefree or unconventional style.
Why don't your video have dancing girls?
Questioning why a music video doesn't feature dancing girls.
With hips that curve and lips that curl
Describing desirable attributes of the dancing girls, including curved hips and curled lips.
Legs are where the heartbeat starts
Noting that legs are crucial in attracting attention and popularity, especially in the music industry.
It's low in neckline and high in charts
Highlighting the connection between a low neckline and high chart rankings in the music industry.
But it's the partially clothed for the partially sighted
Playing on the idea of partially clothed individuals for the partially sighted, possibly referring to the visual appeal in entertainment.
Behind over matter keeps the crowds delighted
Suggesting that the allure of exposed bodies contributes to audience satisfaction.
We want Rambo in a ra-ra skirt
Expressing a desire to see a character like Rambo wearing a ra-ra skirt, blending action and unconventional clothing.
Nastassia Kinski in a Brazilian shirt
Mentioning Nastassia Kinski in a Brazilian shirt, possibly alluding to a glamorous or exotic image.
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