The self-titled debut album "Major Parkinson" was released on the 25. august 2008 and received good reviews in norwegian day press.
Bicycle!
Major Parkinson Lyrics
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They tried to hook me to the wild electric chair
And it was groovy
The papa's writing on a book
He's got a master plan
He stole the phrases from the mad delirium crush, crush
And I was groovy
Sing a song, aha
When you cry
In spite of all the currencies of suffering
Honey, we were nothing but a love affair
Yeah, you were nothing but a love affair to me
You gave me nothing
Nothing
None!
A woman is a crime
She's the rhythm of a rhyme
An expression of a cold
I can smolder anytime
There's a guide
Sneaking behind her shoulders
She's a girl, aha
And he's a boy
And I know the game they're playing
'Cause they're dumb,
Transparent and incapable of stopping me
A bitch-slap on the side
When she was drinking
Too tall out of proportions
She promised to be small
I only wanted a real good time
I only wanted to make her go
Mmm-Ooooh
Be careful with the gun
Whaaa-aaah
Out of my forehead
I think you'd better run
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Margarita
Margarita
....ations
My body is in the air
My face is pretty ugly
I see it everywhere
My-my-my mind is separated
For better and for worse
It's living in my stomach
I'm a lipstick in a purse!
God, I'm afraid
I feel like somebody's watching me
Or you
Or him
It's a song, aha
When you cry
In spite of all the currencies of suffering
It's a song, aha
When you cry
In spite of all the currencies of suffering
So come home from the ceiling and cry
They tried to put me on the bicycle
The song "Bicycle!" by Major Parkinson is a complex and intriguing piece that weaves together a variety of ideas and themes. The first part of the song describes the ways in which society tries to control and manipulate individuals, with the image of being "put on the bicycle" representing both a form of restraint (like being handcuffed) and a form of stimulation (like riding a bicycle). However, even though the persona in the song is subjected to this attempt at control, they find it both amusing and pleasurable (hence the repetition of "and it was groovy"). This suggests a kind of rebellious spirit that resists attempts at control while also finding enjoyment in them.
The middle section of the song is more cryptic and impressionistic, with a sense of fragmented images and ideas that resist easy interpretation. There are hints of sexual dynamics, with lines like "A woman is a crime / She's the rhythm of a rhyme / An expression of a cold / I can smolder anytime." There is also a sense of violence and danger, with the persona describing feeling like "somebody's watching me" and warning someone to "be careful with the gun." However, it's hard to pin down exactly what's happening or what it all means, adding to the enigmatic quality of the song.
The final section of the song returns to the idea of crying in the face of suffering, but the tone is more hopeful and empowering. The repetition of "it's a song, aha / when you cry / in spite of all the currencies of suffering" suggests that music itself can be a form of resistance and transcendence, allowing individuals to find meaning and hope in the midst of even the most difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
They tried to put me on the bicycle
I was pushed out of my comfort zone and forced to try something new.
They tried to hook me to the wild electric chair
I was almost trapped in a dangerous situation.
And it was groovy
Surprisingly, I found some enjoyment and excitement in it.
The papa's writing on a book
Someone with authority is making plans and decisions.
He's got a master plan
They have a detailed plan that they are confident in.
He stole the phrases from the mad delirium crush, crush
The ideas and words being used are borrowed and may not be entirely original.
Sing a song, aha
Encouragement to find happiness and joy through music.
When you cry
Although you may be sad or upset.
In spite of all the currencies of suffering
Despite the difficulties and pain.
Honey, we were nothing but a love affair
The relationship was not very deep or meaningful.
Yeah, you were nothing but a love affair to me
Your presence was not particularly significant in my life.
You gave me nothing
There was little or no contribution to the relationship.
None!
Absolutely none!
A woman is a crime
Women are frequently judged and criticized unfairly.
She's the rhythm of a rhyme
She is a fundamental component of life and necessary.
An expression of a cold
Women are sometimes seen as emotionally distant or unnecessarily harsh.
I can smolder anytime
Someone can easily become resentful or angry when dealing with women.
There's a guide
There are influential people shaping and monitoring actions.
Sneaking behind her shoulders
Watching and influencing without being noticed.
She's a girl, aha
Pointing out the obvious gender difference.
And he's a boy
Another gender difference.
And I know the game they're playing
It is very clear what is going on.
'Cause they're dumb,
They seem unaware or unintelligent.
Transparent and incapable of stopping me
Easily observed and unable to prevent me from doing what I want.
A bitch-slap on the side
An unexpected, painful blow.
When she was drinking
When she was under the influence of alcohol.
Too tall out of proportions
Appearing physically larger than what is considered normal or attractive.
She promised to be small
She said she would be easy to deal with and not cause problems.
I only wanted a real good time
I hoped to enjoy myself and have fun.
I only wanted to make her go
I wanted her to leave me alone or to stop bothering me.
Mmm-Ooooh
A vocal expression of pleasure or satisfaction.
Be careful with the gun
It is important to proceed with caution and avoid danger.
Whaaa-aaah
A vocal expression of fear or surprise.
Out of my forehead
A sudden thought or idea.
I think you'd better run
You should leave or escape immediately.
Margarita
A reference to a type of drink.
My body is in the air
Feeling light or weightless.
My face is pretty ugly
Not physically attractive or appealing.
I see it everywhere
Unable to escape negative self-image.
My-my-my mind is separated
Feeling disconnected or split internally.
For better and for worse
This feeling is a persistent part of my life.
It's living in my stomach
This feeling is always present in my thoughts and emotions.
I'm a lipstick in a purse!
A sense of feeling small, insignificant, or forgotten.
God, I'm afraid
I am feeling intense fear or apprehension.
I feel like somebody's watching me
Experiencing paranoia or being under a watchful eye.
Or you
Someone else is also being monitored or judged.
Or him
Yet another person is being watched closely.
So come home from the ceiling and cry
Stop feeling disconnected and express emotions, even if it is uncomfortable.
Contributed by Ava B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.