PolarLava::Blog

Anyone that knows me knows I'm not a big country music fan.  With one exception being Johnny Cash who's the best.  And I don't really care for the Dixie Chicks music, although being a red-blooded male, my eyes could gaze upon far worse sights.  :)

No, I'm talking about seeing them (mostly Natalie Maines their lead singer) on I believe it was 60 Minutes Sunday evening.  I'm sure most all of you aware of the blow back in 2003 just before we invaded Iraq, during one of their concerts she said "Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas."  OK, not a popular sentiment at the time, although know it would clearly be a more popular statement.

Anyhow, they're churning out a new album and are about to hit the road to tour again.  And they are not a all apologetic for what was said.  No regrets. Period.  And that is why like the Dixie Chicks.  They too a rash of shit for the comment, but they haven't backed down.  It might not be a popular statement among their hard-core Republican voting fans but hey, get over it.  Freedom of speech people.  Some of us haven't forgotten that silly little Constitution thing like most in Washington have these days.

The Chicks might go down in flames and be abandoned by their former fans for staying the course, but at least you still have your integrity.

Here's a little tale of the food chain in action.

Chameleon

They all laugh at the things you say
Going around the track without a way

Chameleon, Chameleon
They all think you're crazed
Chameleon, Chameleon
Are you from outerspace?

Working, working everyday now
Turning, turning it all around

Chameleon, Chameleon
What do you say today?
Chameleon, Chameleon
The all thnk you're blown away

Changing, changing shades
Learning, learning a different way

Chameleon, Chameleon
Show me how you make the colors change
Chameleon, Chameleon
Don't you care what people think?

5/24/1982

Party with a Stranger

Isn't any reason, nevermind the time
Just having a few drinks, it all starts to rhyme
Don't even know you, don't really care
You're just the person, happened to be there

I'm just laughing, you ask me why
I can't believe this, no feeling inside
Just like the story, on the TV shows
Why we're here now, I'll never know

Girl, don't even know what I say
Hey, can't you read the signs I convey?
Like a puzzle, you play the game
Can't see this piece ain't the same
The pictures don't even relate

5/12/1982

High Heels and Leather

You talk about women, here's one  you should know
Say you're lookin' for good lovin'
This one, well…she steals the show

Gotta whip in her hand
Got that look on her face
I'm tellin' you boys, She'll put you in your place
That woman, in the high heeled shoes
Into leather, boys this ain't no pose

Oh that woman, she like to bind up you
If only she could, she would get a hold on you
She's got whips and chains and a smile on her face
Knowing what she wants from you
She's into high heels and leather

In her leopard print skin suit, he whip it flies
Tie you down, Use your own necktie
Oh, that woman
That woman's into high heels and leather
She'll tie you tonight

5/10/1982