Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Harry Nilsson: "Good Old Desk"

Wednesday 09/05/12
SNAP this song. What is he talking about in this song? What if I told you the that desk is a symbol for God, how does that change your impression of the song? Look through the song lyrics and find three instances 

   S - A man and his feelings towards his desk. 
   N - A man who loves his desk. Perhaps lonely but content?
   A - Any desk fanatics.
   P - Not really to inform, but more like announcing and/or expressing his           
       feelings towards his desk.

   Oh, Good Old Desk is a symbol for God . . . ?
   My impression of the song changes from comedic to slightly awkward, having grown up in an atheist home. I can tolerate and accept this symbol, but at the same time I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel. In any case, knowing that symbol makes the song make a lot more sense.
   
   Alright, Lyric-Support time. 
   
   Support One: "I've never seen it [the desk] tease." This is referring to the fact that God is benevolent 
   Support Two: "A giant of all times." God is (from what I've heard) a Brobdingnagian* figure who literally stands tall in front of everyone.
   *Brobdingnagian is a word meaning extremely large. I searched through a web-comic just to find it for you. You're welcome. 
   Support Three: "We never say a word." This is probably controversial, but from what I understand God (at least now) doesn't directly converse with individuals (who are alive?)

   Again, I wouldn't know, I apologize if I'm wrong about something.

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