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lotus_nz 05:06 am UTC 04/04/09 |
| In reply to: | I'll Kill You If You Don't Come Back - BULLWHIP 10:04 pm UTC 04/03/09 |
> In 1981 I was just starting highschool and attending all > those dances in the gymnasium. I never really knew how > much magic was there until I heard IKYIYDCB. The first > time I heard the song, I thought it was one of Steinman's > worst efforts. > Until it got to the glass breaking. I remember only half > paying attention to the song as I had already written it > off. And then Meat sang that first bit: > > Somebody bless all the girls in the sand on the beach > They're dreamin' of boys and staying just out of reach > Bless all the cheerleaders down on the track > They're glistening like diamonds with sweat on their backs > > > That had me spellbound...and then > > Bless all the homecoming queens of the night > They're looking for magic in gymnasium lights > And bless all the girls who know what love is about > They try not to cry and then they try to put out > > That pretty much captures the essence of highschool. > > without doubt the greatest Steinman song of all time, still to this day sends shivers down my spine. | |
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