elizabeth
New Yorker
Ok- I haven't started a new post in like...a whole week or something....so I hope this doesn't offend anyone.
But I was just listening to "Playboy Mansion." Now, the bass line isn't much, I think it is really Edge's guitar that add the funk...but I listened to the words carefully and read the lyrics a bit and it made me question a few things.
Could there be some sexist thoughts in Our Boys minds'?
I mean, getting through the gates of the mansion, is that *heaven*? Are they serious?
I'm giving them credit for being brighter than that and using that metaphor facetiously, but I'd like some other opinions.
I've read tons of quotes from Adam (and others) regarding their opinions on sexual relations between men and women (I mean the power issues....not who's more powerful in bed...but you know, *social* power.) And there seems to be plenty of respect for women, that's why a song like that sometimes makes me wonder.
Maybe they were just having fun, like with "The Wanderer." I'll have to poke around a bit and investigate. (Maybe i'll investigate some bits...and pieces...thanks Austin!)
Anyway- has anyone ever thought about this with other songs?
But I was just listening to "Playboy Mansion." Now, the bass line isn't much, I think it is really Edge's guitar that add the funk...but I listened to the words carefully and read the lyrics a bit and it made me question a few things.
Could there be some sexist thoughts in Our Boys minds'?
I mean, getting through the gates of the mansion, is that *heaven*? Are they serious?
I'm giving them credit for being brighter than that and using that metaphor facetiously, but I'd like some other opinions.
I've read tons of quotes from Adam (and others) regarding their opinions on sexual relations between men and women (I mean the power issues....not who's more powerful in bed...but you know, *social* power.) And there seems to be plenty of respect for women, that's why a song like that sometimes makes me wonder.
Maybe they were just having fun, like with "The Wanderer." I'll have to poke around a bit and investigate. (Maybe i'll investigate some bits...and pieces...thanks Austin!)
Anyway- has anyone ever thought about this with other songs?