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This is a podcast where two sisters bring to each episode the lyrics of a song. Neither sister knows the song until the show goes live. This element of surprise makes this show unique as the analysis by one is off the cuff, while the other has it heavily researched. They analyze words, connect them to their real life, sort out misheard lyrics, and offer history into the band and the song’s true meaning. Always full of banter and funny quips about what it's like to just be a human.
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We're Baaaack!
The OG "There's a bathroom on the right."
Live performance by CCR
We lost an icon. Though Tina technically did this song with Ike, we like to pretend it's all her. For obvious (or maybe not obvious to everyone) reasons. She was a force to be reckoned with and this song and performance is a testament to that. Huge shout out to John Fogarty, though, who is the original writer of these words, an anthem for freedom and equality. Well done, John and Tina!
2009 Performance by Tina Turner
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
Join us as Julia highlights the top 5 songs from Ms. Apple, picking one song from each of her albums. Find out why this is the one artist who's albums Julia would want on a deserted island. Good stuff, here! Also, another example of the amount of brain cells that clearly have died in Christine's brain.
Never is a Promise
Limp
Red, Red, Red
Hot Knife
Under the Table
Again, Christine is out of the loop on this pop Queen! Why don't we see SIA's face? What's the deal with swinging from chandeliers? A party anthem or something more sinister? And who is this lucky lady who gets to be SIA's alter ego? Come find out!
Official video - Chandelier
Official video - Elastic Heart
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
The Boss can do no wrong. Baseball, apple pie, and Bruce Springsteen. He's just a normal guy pining away for a woman he can't have, so wholesome and relatable. Or is it? Is this song just cringey? Join us as we fall deep in a rabbit hole of sex, unrequited love, and who was the first woman to call her sexual partner, "Daddy," and why?
Official Video- I'm On Fire
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
Ever wonder who's the ditzy one of the sisters? Listen to this one to get to the final conclusion that it is indeed....Christine. HUGE bathroom on the right in this one, and a deep dive by Julia on the making of this song, and the iconic album, Graceland. Also, why is Chevy Chase in the video? Really...why? We didn't touch on this fluke.
Official Video
Live performance with all the bells and whistles
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode discussing child abuse
In this episode, the sisters talk about all the songs! Suzanne Vega's simple lyrics are visual storytelling, saying what matters without saying anything, and letting us relate to narrators in a way we always hope for when listening to lyrics. She's a groundbreaking artist of the 80's that has left her mark in so many ways. Come see what we mean by that.
Official Video - Tom's Diner
Official Video- Luka
Official Video- Left of Center
1980 was a tense time, and this artist, a humanitarian most concerned about war and peace, put this worldwide angst into a beautiful song about games, flags, costumes, and silly games. But what is he saying in these first few lines? Is she so popular? Is she so complicated? Is she so amazing? Or are we Americans just too obtuse to hear what's really happening here? Are we too naïve to get the message? Listen for all the answers!
Official Video
1991 Performance with Sting
2004 Performance
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
****THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER***
Let's talk about another BIG song...a huge sing along from the classic rock library of 1976- HOTEL CALIFORNIA. We promise some misheard lyrics in this one, along with urban legends, ghosts, drugs, greed, lawsuits, and maybe even Satan. Think you know it all about this iconic piece of music...think again.
Live performance- 1977
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
A simple, child-like song? A silly jingle about a nightlight? A deep dive into Greek Mythology and things Julia and Christine can't understand?
Maybe all three. Join us as we clumsily look at this multi-layered band and this sweet song.
Birdhouse In Your Soul Official Video
For the band's dial-a-song: 844-387-6962
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
Melomaniacs, we've been at this a year! Welcome to Season 2!
In this episode, we bring in the new year with deep thoughts and an existential crisis, brought to you by the wildly creative 1980's band, The Talking Heads. Ever wonder how you got here, how you ended up with this life? Ever think about the concept of time and your mind is blown? Come listen as we take a super deep dive.
Official Video- Once in a Lifetime- The Talking Heads
TRIGGER WARNING. THIS EPISODE MENTIONS SUICIDE AND PREDATORY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN
Hold on to your hats with this one, Melomaniacs. We discuss this 1979 song with a catchy beat and one-of-a-kind bass lines, but the lyrics may leave you less of a fan of the song, the band, and the lyrics often written by The Knack. We discuss cancel culture, stalking, age appropriate relationships, and sexy cover albums, even when they're cringy. A must listen!
Music Video- My Sherona
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
We know, the name is, well....off putting, but the band's creativity can't be overly praised. And the song, with its spoken word and catchy chorus, is really an innocent and simple story. Come take a listen to this, a unique departure from whatever you've been listening to.
Pepper official video
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
Ever heard of a virtual band? A band with characters, anime images, and performances behind a curtain? Well, Christine had no idea of such a thing. Join us as Julia schools Christine on this band that looked at 1998 music and said, "this sucks, let's make a virtual band of anime characters and sign a song called 'Clint Eastwood' even though it's totally not about Clint Eastwood." In this episode we also talk about bodily functions, what kind of anime character we'd like to be, and why saying, "today is shit," when someone asks how you are is perfectly fine and freeing.
Official video of "Clint Eastwood"
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
In honor of this queen of country music, join us as we discuss Loretta Lynn's autobiographical song, called a "memoir set to music." A vulnerable and honest look at her early life, this song made its way into a film. This song is just one of the many portraits she creates about her life, women's issues, and men who better not come home drunk and looking for lovin'. RIP Loretta Lynn.
Performance of "Coal Miner's Daughter" on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1970
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
You may not know Beth Orton, but honestly, you should. This British artist has us guessing on not only the lyrics, but the title of the song. Do you know the British term, central reservation? We didn't either. Come listen to find out and hear another story with cuss words from Christine, and loads of nostalgia from Julia.
Official video- Central Reservation
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
This is a short one, Melomaniacs, but is full of two sisters thinking they're hilarious, and hopefully we are. This song is a classic, of course, but it's meaning is pretty simple, and instead of dissecting it, we talk about Jesus musicals, wine, bathrooms on the right, and sweat. Join us for what is, hopefully, a laugh.
Don't Stop Believin' live performance
Art by Kitty Sopow
What exactly is a Seether? What's the difference between a casket and a coffin? What is the Queen lying in? Is this song about a demon baby? Listen, find out.
Official Video- Seether
Art by Kitty Sopow
Christine just couldn't wait another second to do an episode on this iconic band, song, and video. 31 years ago they one a million awards at what used to be the most watched show on cable TV- The MTV Music Awards. But is a song with such a clear title really about losing faith, losing god, losing one's religion. In short, no. But, with further analysis, maybe yes. You don't want to miss this one, melomaniacs!
Official ICONIC Video- Losing My Religion
Interview with Mike Mills and Michael Stipe about LMR
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
You know the beginning guitar riff, you know all the words (there aren't very many), but do you know what it means to go on like you're a blister in the sun? What on earth does that mean? Listen as Julia and Christine agree it's a little dirty, a lot confusing, but a teenage anthem for anyone over the age of 40.
Performance of Blister in the Sun at Coachella- 2013
Cover art by Kitty Sopow
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