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Category: pop song philosophy
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Disillusionment. It’s a feeling we encounter to different degrees throughout life, when reality doesn’t live up to the ideals we hold in our minds. But what is the philosophy behind this particular brand of disappointment, and does our experience of disillusionment need to be completely negative? This gently reflective song by Peggy Lee may hold the answer. A yearning for the sublime I remember when I was a little girlOur… more ›
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Sparks are one of my favourite bands. Whatever the subject matter, you can rely on them to offer a new perspective, from celestial smash hits to Scandinavian design. So, who better to feature in my next Pop Song Philosophy analysis than the ever-reflective Mael brothers? Those Mysteries addresses all the big questions – so let’s get stuck in, and see what we can solve. Opening verses: so many questions Why… more ›
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Have you ever wondered what your life would have been like if you’d made different choices? Maybe there was one particular “Sliding Doors” event that took you in a new direction. What if that hadn’t happened, and you’d gone down another path instead? But perhaps everything’s pre-ordained, and you’ve had no choice but to follow the route you did. Does it even matter? These are ideas conveyed with real emotional… more ›
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