The harmonizing voices on this song perfectly capture the heartbreak of the narrator. Despite being near his lover, he still feels miles apart. Despite releasing a couple lackluster albums in the past few years, NOFX still have a gift for catching you off-guard. Once you get past the use of a double negative in the title, you will find M. Jay-Z is the godfather of the rap world. When the Hova says auto-tune is dead, you better take notice. Hey, hey, hey! While most of the rap world has become a caricature of their former selves, Jay-Z continues to sing his own song, even if it is out of tune.
And somehow, Vernon is still able to convey the loneliness and solitude of being alone in the woods. This song seems pressing despite the lack of a real drum track. The pulsing undertone continues from start to finish while the piano and organ truly take shape as percussion instruments, driving the two-minute romp through its existential path.
How can something sound aged and cutting edge at the same time? Pissed Jeans like to take a different stance. I consider myself a young adult and want others to see me this way. Is that what I have to look forward to? Although humorous and hitting a little close to home for a bald fella like myself the song also conveys the anguish and frustration that is associated with growing old and losing your youth, one hair at a time.
Unfortunately, my love has turned to loathing due to the Cadillac ads played in heavy rotation during the commercial break of every football game. That is the power of The Love Language my friends. Despite being an older gentleman, he still seems to be dealing with his demons, some of which take pleasure in squeezing his skull. The perils of relationships? Who cares really. How do you make a Lightning Bolt song more chaotic? Add bongos. But there is so much more going on in this song; there is actually a chorus!
And if you listen close enough, it almost sounds like a s surfer tune. I can see the beach blanket gogo dancers nowβ¦. Sure, this song has sentimental value for me, reminding me of my road trip this past summer where Paul and I listened to this at the beginning of our trip and later saw the band perform in Boise, Idaho. But this song made its way on this list for more reasons than the memories associated with it. Simply put, it kicks ass. This is for good reason.
