Freedom:
just another word for nothing left to lose.
5(50.0%)
just some people talking.
5(50.0%)
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I almost voted for "just some people talking" because talking is the basis for freedom. The ability to express ideas openly is freedom. And the ability to not be forced to say things is freedom, too.
This philosophical moment has been brought to you by the number 3 and the letter Q.
The correct answer is: Freedom...you got to give what you take.
Bobby and the lady of Janis's song really are enjoying some freedom, singing blues songs on a bus
This was the best question in Live Journal all week.
And next on Masterpiece Song Lyrics - we'll examine the symbolism in "Queen of My Double-Wide Trailer" I would love to be the Charlie Daniels of the torque wrench.
Thanks. It's a poll question that's been brewing about in my head for some time -- I just never got around to posting it. I was a bit disappointed by the low turnout, though, 'cause I thought it was a fun, fun, fun poll with endless opportunity to opine. Oh, well.
It's funny that you're the second person to reference the first quote as being from a Joplin song. Sure, she made it really popular back in the day, but it's really a Kris Kristofferson song. It's pretty cool that "Bobby" works for male and female singers. Anyway, there's no disputing that Janis really put some soul into the song. But when we're looking at the lyric itself, not the performance, I'm all in favor of "credit where credit is due" and have to send mad props out to Kris.
Also, I think they're in a semi, not a bus: "Bobby thumbed a deisel down..." -- I don't think you thumb busses down. I think it's cooler in a semi, too.
Charlie Daniels of the torque wrench
Absolutely! That's one of the best lyrical turns in a long, long time. Even people who don't appreciate country music appreciate that lyric.