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Sometimes a change of perspective, or a new piece of information can revitalize a song that was 100% dead to you. For example, I would ALWAYS turn the station /

by rfrey 5y ago

Sometimes a change of perspective, or a new piece of information can revitalize a song that was 100% dead to you. For example, I would ALWAYS turn the station / hit skip when I heard Cecelia by Simon and Garfunkel, since I overdosed on it as a teen in the late 80s. I lately found out that Cecelia is the patron saint of musicians, which completely changed the song for me and it is new again. Likewise as an adult I found out about the romantic drama within Fleetwood Mac, and the Rumors album was resurrected for me. I really hope something like this happens to me again, it's a great feeling.

brimble 5y ago
Cecilia suffers more than most songs from typical FM-radio car-listening conditions. It's like a whole different song when played back at home on even minimally-acceptable speakers, from a decent medium.
pronlover723 5y ago
I'm a lyrics person meaning I listing to the lyrics. If I don't like the message/story I can't listen. Cecelia is one of those. . Making love in the afternoon with Cecilia . Up in my bedroom (making love) . I got up to wash my face . When I come back to bed . Someone's taken my place Seriously? You're in love with a girl who cheats on you in 5 minutes? I guess if you're polyamorous but if that was the case the song wouldn't exist. The fact that they person sticks around for this mental abuse is a complete turn off. I love how catchy the song is but I can't take message of such a bad relationship and that fact that he's digging his own hole by continuing to hope she'll stop cheating.
- brimble 5y ago
  I'm about 90% sure it's supposed to be funny. And for me, at least, the joke lands.
- crygin 5y ago
  As the post you're responding to notes, Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians -- the song is about the fleeting nature of inspiration, not a literal description of a interpersonal relationship.
  - pronlover723 5y ago
    Paul Simon has specifically said the song is NOT about the St. Cecilia

by rfrey 5y ago

brimble 5y ago

Cecilia suffers more than most songs from typical FM-radio car-listening conditions. It's like a whole different song when played back at home on even minimally-acceptable speakers, from a decent medium.

pronlover723 5y ago

I'm a lyrics person meaning I listing to the lyrics. If I don't like the message/story I can't listen. Cecelia is one of those. . Making love in the afternoon with Cecilia . Up in my bedroom (making love) . I got up to wash my face . When I come back to bed . Someone's taken my place Seriously? You're in love with a girl who cheats on you in 5 minutes? I guess if you're polyamorous but if that was the case the song wouldn't exist. The fact that they person sticks around for this mental abuse is a complete turn off. I love how catchy the song is but I can't take message of such a bad relationship and that fact that he's digging his own hole by continuing to hope she'll stop cheating.

brimble 5y ago
I'm about 90% sure it's supposed to be funny. And for me, at least, the joke lands.
crygin 5y ago
As the post you're responding to notes, Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians -- the song is about the fleeting nature of inspiration, not a literal description of a interpersonal relationship.
- pronlover723 5y ago
  Paul Simon has specifically said the song is NOT about the St. Cecilia