But given our rather lengthy discussion over Lady Gaga, you'd expect that, right?
In this very long article/blog/whatever, the author draws from several influences in order to make the argument that "Tik Tok" is pretty much a plague on society...but still relevant. There's even a shoutout to Barthes in there.
http://martinseay.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/%E2%80%9Cain%E2%80%99t-got-a-care-in-the-world-but-got-plenty-of-beer-ain%E2%80%99t-got-no-money-in-my-pocket-but-i%E2%80%99m-already-here%E2%80%9D/
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
“I would pretty much bet money that anybody who derives pleasure from this song is going to derive at least part of that pleasure by imagining somebody like me recoiling from it.”
ReplyDeleteWhile I am to some degree intrigued with her definition of conservatism, this quote in particular emphasizes a particular problem that I had (both with this and sort of with our discussion with Lady Gaga). Is it really these deeper meanings that these artists intent to convey... this countdown to some apocalypse of other... or is it just an empty beat?
I am going both ways on this, as I feel like (as with literature) that the author's intent is being increasingly marginalized. I don't have any real problem with that, mind you. Personal reaction is the most powerful that a work can evoke. On the other hand: it's just a nagging feeling.