Her solo album Necessary Evil, featuring the single Two Times Blue, was released in Ireland on September 15th 2007, in the UK on September 17th 2007, in the US on October 9th, 2007, and in Germany on October 26th, 2007. The follow-up If I Had You was released in January 2008.
Her single Fit Right In backed with Heat Of The Moment (Feat. Mecca Dawn) was released August 26, 2008.
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School For Scandal
Deborah Harry Lyrics
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There's a new generation of analysts who rose to the top like cream
They're tearin' down the senses and building to a scream
They're puttin' up a school for scandal
I can't listen anymore
Settin' up a school for scandal
Bash my head against a wall
Plans were laid
Plots have thickened
Objections raised
Pulses quickened
Today's the day
How long you waited
Finally, you're graduated
Disgrace
What a waste!
Fill your mouth, stuff your face
Eat them all a bloody taste
It's a school for scandal
The devil's dick is hard to handle
Forget about the golden rule
Keep lookin' for a foot to land on
Step into the scandal school
They're puttin' up a school for scandal
I can't listen anymore
They're settin' up a school for scandal
Bash my head against a wall
Plans were laid
Plots have thickened
Objections raised
Pulses quickened
Today's the day
How long you waited
Finally, you're graduated
Disgrace
What a waste!
Fill your mouth, stuff your face
Eat them all a bloody taste
It's a school for scandal
Plans were laid
Plots have thickened
Objections raised
Pulses quickened
Today's the day
How long you waited
Finally, you're graduated
Disgrace
What a waste!
Fill your mouth, stuff your face
Eat them all a bloody taste
You're disgraced
What a waste!
Fill your mouth, stuff your face
Eat them all a bloody taste
You're disgraced
What a waste!
It's a school for scandal
Scandal dies, if you approve
Talking trash, full of blues
How it started, it's your tale
From the pack of lies, what will you choose
Deborah Harry's song "School For Scandal" is a commentary on society's fascination with scandal and the media's role in perpetuating it. The opening verse introduces a new generation of media analysts who are building up to a scream by tearing down the senses. They're putting up a "school for scandal" that is too much for the singer to take, causing her to want to bash her head against the wall. Plans are laid and plots thicken as the story progresses, leading to an inevitable graduation from the school for scandal. The chorus reinforces the theme of waste and disgrace, and the song ends with a call to action for the listener to choose wisely.
Overall, "School For Scandal" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of scandal culture and sensationalist media. The song's lyrics suggest that scandal is a drug that people can get addicted to, and that we need to be careful not to become too caught up in it. Additionally, the line "the devil's dick is hard to handle" implies that there is something inherently seductive about scandal and that it can be difficult to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new generation of analysts who rose to the top like cream
A new breed of influential individuals who are adept at analyzing the world emerged and gained success rapidly.
They're tearin' down the senses and building to a scream
They are trying to make people more sensitive by causing a loud and chaotic commotion.
They're puttin' up a school for scandal
They are creating an institution to teach and propagate scandalous behavior.
I can't listen anymore
I am fed up of all the commotion created by the scandalous people.
Settin' up a school for scandal
Establishing an institution to promote indecent behavior.
Bash my head against a wall
I am frustrated beyond my limits.
Plans were laid
The scheming has been planned.
Plots have thickened
The plots have become more elaborate and devious.
Objections raised
People's concerns about this scandalous behavior were raised.
Pulses quickened
People are getting anxious and excited as the scandalous behavior progresses.
Today's the day
Everything is happening now, the day of reckoning is here.
How long you waited
All this scheming has been going on for a long time, the wait is finally over.
Finally, you're graduated
You have finally achieved and graduated in the elements of scandalous behavior.
Disgrace
A state of shame and indignity.
What a waste!
What a huge and unnecessary loss.
Fill your mouth, stuff your face
Indulge yourself to the limit of your appetite.
Eat them all a bloody taste
Consume everything ruthlessly, regardless of the consequences.
The devil's dick is hard to handle
It is difficult to deal with the corrupted and immoral power of the devil.
Forget about the golden rule
Ignore the principles of kindness and compassion.
Keep lookin' for a foot to land on
Keep searching for a spot to secure some foothold.
Step into the scandal school
Become a student of the institution that promotes indecent behavior.
Disgraced
Living in shame and defeat.
It's a school for scandal
It is an institution that teaches and propagates indecent behavior.
Scandal dies, if you approve
Scandalous activities will end if you choose not to support them.
Talking trash, full of blues
Making derogatory comments and creating a negative atmosphere.
How it started, it's your tale
How things began is your own story.
From the pack of lies, what will you choose
What you select from the collection of deceitful claims will define you.
Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.