What Did They Mean By That?

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival Jan 15, 2024

We're Baaaack!

The OG "There's a bathroom on the right."

S2- Episode 12- Tribute to Sinead O'Connor Aug 02, 2023

We're a bit rusty, melomaniacs. Have patience as we pay tribute to a beautiful soul, who always had something meaningful to say. We know what she meant by that and are better for it.

S2- E11- Proud Mary - Tina Turner (John Fogarty) Jun 07, 2023

We lost an icon. Though Tina technically did this song with Ike, we like to pretend it's all her. For obvious (or maybe not obvious to everyone) reasons. She was a force to be reckoned with and this song and performance is a testament to that. Huge shout out to John Fogarty, though, who is the original writer of these words, an anthem for freedom and equality. Well done, John and Tina!

2009 Performance by Tina Turner

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S2 - E10 - Joy to the World - Three Dog Night May 13, 2023

You've sang the first 4 words of this song many times, with jubilation and passion as it goes into an uplifting anthem. But what in the world do they mean when they say, Jeremiah was a bullfrog? And a good friend at that? Hear how this song almost didn't get recorded, and how Three Dog Night came up with their absolutely adorable band name.

Video- Joy to the World

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

S2 - E9- A Tribute to Fiona Apple Apr 24, 2023

Join us as Julia highlights the top 5 songs from Ms. Apple, picking one song from each of her albums. Find out why this is the one artist who's albums Julia would want on a deserted island. Good stuff, here! Also, another example of the amount of brain cells that clearly have died in Christine's brain.

S2- E9- Garden State Soundtrack - With a special nod to The Shins Apr 11, 2023

DON'T SCROLL PAST THIS ONE, MELOMANIACS!!

Why do Julia and Christine do this podcast anyway? This soundtrack, and the songs we feature, are pure poetry. In honor of National Poetry Month, join us as we revel in the perfection of certain words, how lyrics can and should be poetry, and why this particular collection of songs will go right to your heart. It's good to be alive during the same time this film and soundtrack came about. This one will get you all in your feels, in all the splendid ways.

Watch Garden State on HBO Max

New Slang - The Shins

Caring is Creepy - The Shins

Don't Panic - Coldplay

Such Great Heights - Iron & Wine

Let Go - Frou Frou

One Of These Things First - Nick Drake

Such Great Heights - The Postal Service

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

S2- E8 - Chandelier - SIA Apr 05, 2023

Again, Christine is out of the loop on this pop Queen! Why don't we see SIA's face? What's the deal with swinging from chandeliers? A party anthem or something more sinister? And who is this lucky lady who gets to be SIA's alter ego? Come find out!

Official video - Chandelier

Official video - Elastic Heart

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S2-E7- I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen Mar 25, 2023

The Boss can do no wrong. Baseball, apple pie, and Bruce Springsteen. He's just a normal guy pining away for a woman he can't have, so wholesome and relatable. Or is it? Is this song just cringey? Join us as we fall deep in a rabbit hole of sex, unrequited love, and who was the first woman to call her sexual partner, "Daddy," and why?

Official Video- I'm On Fire

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

S2-E6 - You Can Call Me Al- Paul Simon Mar 16, 2023

Ever wonder who's the ditzy one of the sisters? Listen to this one to get to the final conclusion that it is indeed....Christine. HUGE bathroom on the right in this one, and a deep dive by Julia on the making of this song, and the iconic album, Graceland. Also, why is Chevy Chase in the video? Really...why? We didn't touch on this fluke.

Official Video

Live performance with all the bells and whistles

S2-E5 - Suzanne Vega - Trifecta! - Tom's Diner, Luka, Left of Center Mar 06, 2023

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode discussing child abuse

In this episode, the sisters talk about all the songs! Suzanne Vega's simple lyrics are visual storytelling, saying what matters without saying anything, and letting us relate to narrators in a way we always hope for when listening to lyrics. She's a groundbreaking artist of the 80's that has left her mark in so many ways. Come see what we mean by that.

Official Video - Tom's Diner

Official Video- Luka

Official Video- Left of Center

S2 - E4 - Games Without Frontiers - Peter Gabriel Feb 19, 2023

1980 was a tense time, and this artist, a humanitarian most concerned about war and peace, put this worldwide angst into a beautiful song about games, flags, costumes, and silly games. But what is he saying in these first few lines? Is she so popular? Is she so complicated? Is she so amazing? Or are we Americans just too obtuse to hear what's really happening here? Are we too naïve to get the message? Listen for all the answers!

Official Video

1991 Performance with Sting

2004 Performance

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S2-E3 - Hotel California - The Eagles Feb 03, 2023

****THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER***

Let's talk about another BIG song...a huge sing along from the classic rock library of 1976- HOTEL CALIFORNIA. We promise some misheard lyrics in this one, along with urban legends, ghosts, drugs, greed, lawsuits, and maybe even Satan. Think you know it all about this iconic piece of music...think again.

Live performance- 1977

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S2-E2 - Birdhouse In Your Soul - They Might Be Giants Jan 22, 2023

A simple, child-like song? A silly jingle about a nightlight? A deep dive into Greek Mythology and things Julia and Christine can't understand?

Maybe all three. Join us as we clumsily look at this multi-layered band and this sweet song.

Birdhouse In Your Soul Official Video

For the band's dial-a-song: 844-387-6962

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S2-E1 - Once in a Lifetime- The Talking Heads Jan 01, 2023

Melomaniacs, we've been at this a year! Welcome to Season 2!

In this episode, we bring in the new year with deep thoughts and an existential crisis, brought to you by the wildly creative 1980's band, The Talking Heads. Ever wonder how you got here, how you ended up with this life? Ever think about the concept of time and your mind is blown? Come listen as we take a super deep dive.

Official Video- Once in a Lifetime- The Talking Heads

Episode 64- My Sherona- The Knack Dec 02, 2022

TRIGGER WARNING. THIS EPISODE MENTIONS SUICIDE AND PREDATORY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN

Hold on to your hats with this one, Melomaniacs. We discuss this 1979 song with a catchy beat and one-of-a-kind bass lines, but the lyrics may leave you less of a fan of the song, the band, and the lyrics often written by The Knack. We discuss cancel culture, stalking, age appropriate relationships, and sexy cover albums, even when they're cringy. A must listen!

Music Video- My Sherona

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Episode 63- Pepper- Butthole Surfers Nov 13, 2022

We know, the name is, well....off putting, but the band's creativity can't be overly praised. And the song, with its spoken word and catchy chorus, is really an innocent and simple story. Come take a listen to this, a unique departure from whatever you've been listening to.

Pepper official video

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 62- Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz Oct 19, 2022

Ever heard of a virtual band? A band with characters, anime images, and performances behind a curtain? Well, Christine had no idea of such a thing. Join us as Julia schools Christine on this band that looked at 1998 music and said, "this sucks, let's make a virtual band of anime characters and sign a song called 'Clint Eastwood' even though it's totally not about Clint Eastwood." In this episode we also talk about bodily functions, what kind of anime character we'd like to be, and why saying, "today is shit," when someone asks how you are is perfectly fine and freeing.

Official video of "Clint Eastwood"

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Episode 61- Coal Miner's Daughter- Loretta Lynn Oct 06, 2022

In honor of this queen of country music, join us as we discuss Loretta Lynn's autobiographical song, called a "memoir set to music." A vulnerable and honest look at her early life, this song made its way into a film. This song is just one of the many portraits she creates about her life, women's issues, and men who better not come home drunk and looking for lovin'. RIP Loretta Lynn.

Performance of "Coal Miner's Daughter" on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1970

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 60- Central Reservation- Beth Orton Sep 29, 2022

You may not know Beth Orton, but honestly, you should. This British artist has us guessing on not only the lyrics, but the title of the song. Do you know the British term, central reservation? We didn't either. Come listen to find out and hear another story with cuss words from Christine, and loads of nostalgia from Julia.

Official video- Central Reservation

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 59- Don't Stop Believin' - Journey Sep 22, 2022

This is a short one, Melomaniacs, but is full of two sisters thinking they're hilarious, and hopefully we are. This song is a classic, of course, but it's meaning is pretty simple, and instead of dissecting it, we talk about Jesus musicals, wine, bathrooms on the right, and sweat. Join us for what is, hopefully, a laugh.

Don't Stop Believin' live performance

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