Burning Sensations formed in 1982 and disbanded in 1987. The founder and le… Read Full Bio ↴Burning Sensations formed in 1982 and disbanded in 1987. The founder and leader of Burning Sensations, Tim McGovern, is currently fronting the classic rock band Knucklehead in the Pacific Northwest.

Burning Sensations lone self-titled LP was produced in 1983 on Capitol/EMI Records and was produced by Tim McGovern and David Jerden.

Burning Sensations included:
Tim McGovern - lead vocals, guitar synthesizers
Rob Rio Hasik - bass, guitar, synth
Barry "The Hatchet" Wisdom - Drums
Morley Bartnof - keyboards, backing vocals
Jeff Hollie - saxophones, backing vocals
Michael Temple - hand-drums-timbales, percussion.

The Burning Sensations are also a 1990s punk rock band. The Burning Sensations only released one EP titled "Cuzima".

The Burning Sensations included:
Danny Loee - vocals, guitar
Coit Souza - vocals, bass
Scotty Lehman - bongos, drums

Pablo Picasso
Burning Sensations Lyrics

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Some people try to pick up girls they get called an asshole
This never happened to Pablo Picasso
Why he could walk down your street, girls could not resist his stare
Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole
Not like you

Now, the girls would turn the color of an avacado
When he would drive down the street in his El Dorado

Why, he was only 5'3 girls could not resist his stare
Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole
Not in New York

Some people try to pick up girls get called an asshole
This never happened to Pablo Picasso
Why he could walk down your street, girls could not resist his stare
Subsequently, Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole
Nope, Not around here
Not like you

Nuthin

The girls would turn the color of an avacado
When he would drive down the street in his El Dorado
Why, he was only 5'3 girls could not resist his stare
Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole

Not like you
Yeah, he was really something

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Burning Sensations's song Pablo Picasso tell the story of how women were drawn to the famed artist, who never faced rejection when it came to women's attention. The song is almost comical in its presentation, juxtaposing the experiences of the ordinary man trying to pick up women with the legendary reputation of Pablo Picasso. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who was blessed with such creative talent that he was able to transcend the usual societal norms of attractiveness and success with women. He was able to attract women effortlessly, simply by virtue of his presence and his artistic aura.

Moreover, the song's lyrics also address the issues of race and class, which were prevalent in the United States during the time of the song's release in 1983. Referencing the Spanish artist in a song released in the 80s would have been somewhat non-standard and shows the artistic respect the Burning Sensations had for Pablo Picasso. He was also often criticized for his take on art and his innovative paintings, but he remained firm and true to himself. This is a message that the song is sending, that despite the challenges and criticisms, staying true to yourself can lead to success and admiration.

Line by Line Meaning

Some people try to pick up girls they get called an asshole
When some guys try to hit on girls, they often come off as rude and disrespectful.

This never happened to Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso, being an artist, never had to resort to such behavior to attract women.

Why he could walk down your street, girls could not resist his stare
Pablo Picasso had a certain charisma and attraction that made women fall for him instantly in spite of his simplicity of walking down the streets.

Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole
Pablo Picasso was a well-respected figure and his behavior toward women was always gentleman-like.

Not like you
Unlike some guys who try to hit on girls and come off as assholes, Pablo Picasso never behaved in such a way.

The girls would turn the color of an avocado
Women would blush at the mere sight of Pablo Picasso's presence.

When he would drive down the street in his El Dorado
Women would go crazy over Pablo Picasso driving by in his car.

Why, he was only 5'3 girls could not resist his stare
Despite his short stature, Pablo Picasso had a captivating gaze that women simply couldn't resist.

Not in New York
Even in New York, a city full of opportunities for picking up women, Pablo Picasso was never seen as an asshole.

Subsequently, Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole
Throughout his life, Pablo Picasso enjoyed a respectful reputation and was never thought of as an objectifying or disrespectful person toward women.

Nope, Not around here
Wherever Pablo Picasso went, his respectful reputation and behavior towards women always preceded him.

Nuthin
This line doesn't have a specific meaning and could be interpreted as a filler or a pause in the song.

Yeah, he was really something
Pablo Picasso was indeed an exceptional artist and an alluring personality that attracted people, especially women, to him naturally.

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