Seeing I haven't done this in a while, and I am up way to early for a job interview which I am very excited over to say the least, I figured, what the fuck! So here it is as best is I could figure it out! So for my 1600th post here is:

SOAP ON A ROPE

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Got money, got fame, fast cars and everything … yah oh!
I want to dance, got to sing, rock soul blues sing anything do ya! Hey hey
I got a woman, she’s fined tuned, let me do anything I that wanna do! Oh!
Got it all, still want more, come on baby, show me what I am looking for! Yeah … yeah

Don’t forget to bring your rocking shoes
Grab your tooth brush, soap and a comb
And you can pick up a little taste get your favorite buzz on
And you can leave the rest at home, whoa! Uh! Yeah! Yeah!

Get your soap up and get your buzz on. Woah

[Guitar Solo]

On a bus, on a plane, in a car, subterranean freight train. Ah!
I’m in a room, got funk talking hot yeah free punk! Yeah!
The mood is on and I got satellite have mercy, my baby is about to get down!
Got me down on one knee, lord have mercy my baby is about to kill me!

Oh don’t forget to bring your rocking shoes
Grab your tooth brush, soap and a comb
And you can pick up a little taste get your favorite buzz on
And you can leave the rest at home, whoa! Yeah!!

Get it, get it, get it, yeah yeah yeah!!!

Woaah!
Get your buzz on right here! Get your buzz on right here!
Get your buzz on right here! Yeah come on baby!
Give it! Give! Watch it!

"Possible" corrections in bold. ?

SOAP ON A ROPE

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I got money, I got fame, fast cars and everything … yah oh!
I want to dance, I got to sing, rock/soul/blues, sing anything! Do ya? Hey hey
But I got a woman, she’s fine too, let me do anything I that wanna do! Oh!
Got it all, still want more, come on baby, show me what I am looking for! Yeah … yeah

Don’t forget to bring your rocking shoes
You grab a tooth brush, soap and a comb
And you can pick up a little taste get your favorite buzz on
And you can leave the rest at home, whoa! Uh! Yeah! Yeah!

Get your soap up and get your buzz on. Woah

[Guitar Solo]

On a bus, on a plane, in a car, subterranean freight train. Ah!
I’m in a room, I got funk talking, hot damn!, free punk! Yeah!
The movie's on and I, I got sound, and lord have mercy, my baby is about to get down!
Got me down on one knee, lord have mercy, my baby is about to kill me!

Oh don’t forget to bring your rocking shoes
You grab a tooth brush, soap and a comb
And you can pick up a little taste get your favorite buzz on
And you can leave the rest at home, whoa! Yeah!!

Get it, get it, get it, yeah yeah yeah!!!

Woaah!
Get your buzz on right here! Get your buzz on right here!
Get your buzz on right here! Yeah come on baby!
Give it! Give! Watch it!

I like the melody and I like hearing Mike sing harmonies but the lyrics, now that I read them while listening to the track are starting to work against the tune. I like parts of them but others make just think "jeeeez Sam...what were you thinking?!" But overall, like the other song, good song.

I like the melody and I like hearing Mike sing harmonies but the lyrics, now that I read them while listening to the track are starting to work against the tune. I like parts of them but others make just think "jeeeez Sam...what were you thinking?!" But overall, like the other song, good song.

Thankyou, you just backed up my opinion of the song.:)

While I think the words are really dumb...it doesnt really matter when it comes to fun rock.

Just listen to most Def Leppard songs...those lyrics are so stupid...but it works.

I am not a fan of Sammy's lyric writing. But, it works for the song.

I like the melody and I like hearing Mike sing harmonies but the lyrics, now that I read them while listening to the track are starting to work against the tune. I like parts of them but others make just think "jeeeez Sam...what were you thinking?!" But overall, like the other song, good song.

That's just it, people are judging the lyrics and they don't even really know, do you know what he was thinking ? He uses a lot of play on words. Always has.

That's just it, people are judging the lyrics and they don't even really know, do you know what he was thinking ? He uses a lot of play on words. Always has.

Lyrics have always been a strange thing to me, I may actually care what they say in one song and give a rat's ass on another. In the case of 'foot, I'm willing to let the lyrics slide a bit just because the stuff is sounding pretty good to me thus far.:thumb:

I'm willing to let it go on both songs, they really rock. However he won't get a pass for writing like this on all 10 or 12 songs.

That's just it, people are judging the lyrics and they don't even really know, do you know what he was thinking ? He uses a lot of play on words. Always has.

umm...scott...care to give me your critical analysis of Hagar's use of metaphor or other such aspect of a play on words with the following:


Don’t forget to bring your rocking shoes
You grab a tooth brush, soap and a comb
And you can pick up a little taste get your favorite buzz on
And you can leave the rest at home, whoa! Uh! Yeah! Yeah!

Get your soap up and get your buzz on. Woah



Personally, I have no problem with songs like Good Rocking Tonight, Blue Suede Shoes, Bony Maronie, YaYa and other rock songs with simple lyrics. So the the rocking shoes bit doesn't bug me at all. But "tooth brush, soap and a comb?" Really? Seriously? A comb? I need to not forget my comb when I'm running off to party with Sam? Jesus.

Like I said, I like both songs. I like the other one a little more than this overall, but I like this melody a lot and Mike is singing so those are definitely two great tastes that taste great together...but let's not try to spin Hagar as some freaking poet who uses a great deal of plays on words...because he doesn't. He just writes bad lyrics sometimes. That's ok. It doesn't mean I think he should burn in hell for it. I just call 'em like I see 'em.

umm...scott...care to give me your critical analysis of Hagar's use of metaphor or other such aspect of a play on words with the following:



Personally, I have no problem with songs like Good Rocking Tonight, Blue Suede Shoes, Bony Maronie, YaYa and other rock songs with simple lyrics. So the the rocking shoes bit doesn't bug me at all. But "tooth brush, soap and a comb?" Really? Seriously? A comb? I need to not forget my comb when I'm running off to party with Sam? Jesus.

Like I said, I like both songs. I like the other one a little more than this overall, but I like this melody a lot and Mike is singing so those are definitely two great tastes that taste great together...but let's not try to spin Hagar as some freaking poet who uses a great deal of plays on words...because he doesn't. He just writes bad lyrics sometimes. That's ok. It doesn't mean I think he should burn in hell for it. I just call 'em like I see 'em.

I am not going to give a critical analysis of the song, You tell me, apparently you know more about the song than me. Seriously, I was not out to analyze it right away. Simply because until he is interviewed about the songs, we don't really know what he is reffering to. The words themselves to you might sound stupid or simple. What is the whole theme of the song ?, who is he singing about literally ! etc....... if you you know tell me......I am not being critical of you I am only asking?

I am not going to give a critical analysis of the song, You tell me, apparently you know more about the song than me. Seriously, I was not out to analyze it right away. Simply because until he is interviewed about the songs, we don't really know what he is reffering to. The words themselves to you might sound stupid or simple. What is the whole theme of the song ?, who is he singing about literally ! etc....... if you you know tell me......I am not being critical of you I am only asking?

True, he may have a much deeper mystical objective and comb could be a metaphor...could be a phallic symbol, could be a metaphor for the human spirit as a means to put in order the nappy hair of humanity's drudgery...or it could just be a lazy lyric. If it turns out to be a metaphor for something more majestic, then I'll give him that but I will say it's a lazy metaphor.

You, just like I, have nothing but the lyrics to go by. I don't think there's a whole lot to these lyrics and there doesn't have to be. Like I said earlier, there's nothing, absolutely nothing wrong, with writing a happy rock song about getting your dancing shoes, throwing a few drinks back and having a good time. It seems that this is exactly what he's talking about. Let's have a good time, pack light and let's rock. I'm fine with that. I just think he could have spent a few more minutes with it and maybe come up with something a little better...not expecting or wanting some higher plane of existence, just something a little better than "you grab a tooth brush, soap and a comb." a COMB for god's sake. Do people even use combs anymore?!?:D

I still use a comb !:p :D

but let's not try to spin Hagar as some freaking poet

Hmm, i don't recall him saying that at all.


Get over it already....

When the 'critics' sell 30 million records or whatever number you want to use I'll start listening to them tell Sammy how to write songs. The critics need to get back to work because there are spills on aisls ten and thirteen.

I still use a comb !:p :D

:D ;)

Hmm, i don't recall him saying that at all.


Get over it already....

When the 'critics' sell 30 million records or whatever number you want to use I'll start listening to them tell Sammy how to write songs. The critics need to get back to work because there are spills on aisls ten and thirteen.

in stereo: :rolleyes:

what the hell did you expect to find but analysis, criticism and assessment of hagars lyrics in a thread devoted to...wait for it...his lyrics.

does anyone else notice the part from the promo videos isnt in the song? the Drum all night rock n roll all day line?

does anyone else notice the part from the promo videos isnt in the song? the Drum all night rock n roll all day line?
Not only that, but I had the speakers cranked on the facebook version and you hear what sounds like chad say " watch it !! " just before he an the band hit you in the gut again during the end of the outro ! It's almost like he was fucking around there, lots of fun and it just hits hard.

The comb refers to the bars of the prison cell that we are all in should we not party enough. It certainly references Dostoevsky's "Crime and punishment" - the soap and the toothbrush are just two possible ways to escape this emotional prison. The toothbrush is a key whereas the soap is a metaphor for finding a slippery way out of jail - cover yourself in soap and just slip through the bars, so to speak.

Oh, and, from my cursory analysis, the third "yeah" seems to hint at the deconstruction of language, along the lines of Orwell's greatest fears in "1984" - possibly a reason why the chorus is only about toothbrushes, soap and combs and does not include razorblades, since Winston Smith lied about the fact that he had been using the same one for weeks, when his neighbour asked to borrow one.

I beleve the shoes can be taken fairly literally.

You just have to know how to look for these things I guess.

The comb refers to the bars of the prison cell that we are all in should we not party enough. It certainly references Dostoevsky's "Crime and punishment" - the soap and the toothbrush are just two possible ways to escape this emotional prison. The toothbrush is a key whereas the soap is a metaphor for finding a slippery way out of jail - cover yourself in soap and just slip through the bars, so to speak.

Oh, and, from my cursory analysis, the third "yeah" seems to hint at the deconstruction of language, along the lines of Orwell's greatest fears in "1984" - possibly a reason why the chorus is only about toothbrushes, soap and combs and does not include razorblades, since Winston Smith lied about the fact that he had been using the same one for weeks, when his neighbour asked to borrow one.

I beleve the shoes can be taken fairly literally.

You just have to know how to look for these things I guess.

Bravo! Good show, chap! :thumb:

The comb refers to the bars of the prison cell that we are all in should we not party enough. It certainly references Dostoevsky's "Crime and punishment" - the soap and the toothbrush are just two possible ways to escape this emotional prison. The toothbrush is a key whereas the soap is a metaphor for finding a slippery way out of jail - cover yourself in soap and just slip through the bars, so to speak.

Oh, and, from my cursory analysis, the third "yeah" seems to hint at the deconstruction of language, along the lines of Orwell's greatest fears in "1984" - possibly a reason why the chorus is only about toothbrushes, soap and combs and does not include razorblades, since Winston Smith lied about the fact that he had been using the same one for weeks, when his neighbour asked to borrow one.

I beleve the shoes can be taken fairly literally.

You just have to know how to look for these things I guess.
:funny:

GOLD ! ! !


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The comb refers to the bars of the prison cell that we are all in should we not party enough. It certainly references Dostoevsky's "Crime and punishment" - the soap and the toothbrush are just two possible ways to escape this emotional prison. The toothbrush is a key whereas the soap is a metaphor for finding a slippery way out of jail - cover yourself in soap and just slip through the bars, so to speak.

Oh, and, from my cursory analysis, the third "yeah" seems to hint at the deconstruction of language, along the lines of Orwell's greatest fears in "1984" - possibly a reason why the chorus is only about toothbrushes, soap and combs and does not include razorblades, since Winston Smith lied about the fact that he had been using the same one for weeks, when his neighbour asked to borrow one.

I beleve the shoes can be taken fairly literally.

You just have to know how to look for these things I guess.


My high school AP English teachers would be overwhelmed with pride!

A fine showing! A+!!!:thumb:

I love you guys! Well done, graeme!

The comb refers to the bars of the prison cell that we are all in should we not party enough. It certainly references Dostoevsky's "Crime and punishment" - the soap and the toothbrush are just two possible ways to escape this emotional prison. The toothbrush is a key whereas the soap is a metaphor for finding a slippery way out of jail - cover yourself in soap and just slip through the bars, so to speak.

Oh, and, from my cursory analysis, the third "yeah" seems to hint at the deconstruction of language, along the lines of Orwell's greatest fears in "1984" - possibly a reason why the chorus is only about toothbrushes, soap and combs and does not include razorblades, since Winston Smith lied about the fact that he had been using the same one for weeks, when his neighbour asked to borrow one.

I beleve the shoes can be taken fairly literally.

You just have to know how to look for these things I guess.

I think thats cool and interesting but a stretch. I don't think any of that is truly part of the inspiration for these lyrics. I think it can all be taken literally. He's saying take the bare essentials and leave the rest at home.

Grats to Bostonian and others for the lyrics. They all seem accurate. Thanks!

Not only that, but I had the speakers cranked on the facebook version and you hear what sounds like chad say " watch it !! " just before he an the band hit you in the gut again during the end of the outro ! It's almost like he was fucking around there, lots of fun and it just hits hard.


Just caught that on my IPod. Good stuff. I bet he's a blast to hang with. Sounded like he inhaled some helium in their greeting video. AHHH My foot! My foot!

Lyrics have always been a strange thing to me, I may actually care what they say in one song and give a rat's ass on another. In the case of 'foot, I'm willing to let the lyrics slide a bit just because the stuff is sounding pretty good to me thus far.:thumb:

Agreed. I'm in this for the music, not the lyrics. Sam writes notoriously adolescent lyrics and this song is on exception. As long as Joe, Chad and Mikey bring it, I'll over look lines like

"The mood is on and I got satellite have mercy, my baby is about to get down!/Got me down on one knee, lord have mercy my baby is about to kill me!"

There's something about a guy in his 50's singing about a BJ that I find unsettling.

The Wife and I were talking about this song and after hearing the lyrics she decided that it conjures up the image of a "whore's bath." You know...washing up in a greasy gas station restroom. After all, if all one needs in bring with them to party with sam is a pair of trusty rocking shoes, a toothbrush and comb, it would seem that hygiene is one of the things that gets left behind.

heeheehee...She's decided that she will not recognize "soap on a rope" as the name of the song...forever referring to it as "whore's bath."

heeheehee...;) :p :D

The Wife and I were talking about this song and after hearing the lyrics she decided that it conjures up the image of a "whore's bath." You know...washing up in a greasy gas station restroom. After all, if all one needs in bring with them to party with sam is a pair of trusty rocking shoes, a toothbrush and comb, it would seem that hygiene is one of the things that gets left behind.

heeheehee...She's decided that she will not recognize "soap on a rope" as the name of the song...forever referring to it as "whore's bath."

heeheehee...;) :p :D

Wow, that might make me like the lyrics better.