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A Sense of the AbsurdNur Ein XII
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A Sense of the Absurd
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Entry from A Sense of the Absurd in Nur Ein XII.

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A SENSE OF THE ABSURD
Micah Sommersmith

She’s got a keen sense of the absurd
Play her a song and then ask her what she’s heard
And she’ll recite back every word
Though you may find that the meaning’s somewhat blurred

Like Michael Jackson was a misinformed geologist
Billie Jean was not his lava
Elton John’s got himself a celebrity crush
Says “Hold me closer, Tony Danza”
When the Beatles say “The girl with colitis goes by”
She says “That girl should see a doctor”
And you say “No that’s not right”
And she looks at you and asks why

I know for you it’s quite important
That artists be respected, and their intentions be observed
But listeners are co-creators
Supplying meaning, even when they have misheard

So let her think that CCR is being helpful
Pointing out a bathroom on the right
And if Manfred Mann’s wrapped up like douche
Well that sounds pretty tight
And when she sings “Excuse me while I kiss this guy”
You know “this guy” could be you
If you just shut up about the damn songs
And let her sing the words wrong

Just let her think that CCR is being helpful
Pointing out a bathroom on the right
And if Manfred Mann’s wrapped up like douche
Well that sounds pretty tight
And when she sings “Excuse me while I kiss this guy”
You know “this guy” could be you
If you just shut up about the damn songs
And let her sing the words wrong

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Lunkhead

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I like the sentiment of the song as expressed in the "I know for you it’s quite important ... " and the "... And let her sing the words wrong" parts.

Manhattan Glutton

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Good change-ups at each section - I like that. Pleasant series of different sounds and instruments. The mixing leaves a little to be desired. Not a fan of these songs about douches but I guess that's a mondegreen thing. Pretty good singing too.

Spintown

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Love the idea, and it’s something that I probably would be overly annoyed with if a girlfriend constantly sang the wrong words to songs I knew. Great job with all the examples. Musically I wasn’t blown away by anything, but lyrically it kept me entertained.

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