Desdemona
Marc Bolan And T - Rex Lyrics
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You're the daughter of a man
He may be rich he's in a ditch
He does not understand
Just how to move or rock and roll
To the conventions of the young
Desdemona, Desdemona
Desdemona, Desdemona
Lift up your skirt and fly
Just because my friend and I
Got a jute joint by the Seine
Does not mean I'm past fourteen
And cannot play the game
I'm glad I split and got a pad
On Boulevard Rue Fourteen
Desdemona, Desdemona
Desdemona Desdemona
Desdemona, Desdemona
Lift Up your skirt and fly
Just because Toulouse Lautrec
Painted some chick in the rude
Doesn't give you the right
To steal my night
And leave me naked in the nude
Well just because the touch of your hand
Can turn me on just like a stick
Desdemona, Desdemona
Desdemona Desdemona
Desdemona, Desdemona
Lift up your skirt and speak
The lyrics to Marc Bolan and T-Rex's song "Desdemona" convey a message of rebellion against societal conventions and expectations. Desdemona, the daughter of a wealthy man, is criticized for not knowing how to rock and roll to the conventions of the young. The song encourages Desdemona to embrace her freedom and independence, to lift up her skirt and fly, and reject the expectations placed upon her by society.
The lyrics suggest that just because society is plagued with pretenses of maturity or sophistication does not mean that youth cannot be playful and embrace their interests. The singer insists that just because he indulges in a joint by the Seine or lives in Boulevard Rue Fourteen, does not mean he is past fourteen and cannot play the game.
The song's message is one of defiance and liberation against societal norms and restrictions. It also reflects Bolan's own interest in celebrating youth culture and rejecting traditional notions of maturity and sophistication. The lyrical content is typical of T-Rex's music, which is known for its suggestive and often surreal imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
Desdemona just because
Just because your name is Desdemona
You're the daughter of a man
You are the daughter of a man
He may be rich he's in a ditch
Although he may be wealthy, he is in a hopeless situation
He does not understand
He does not comprehend
Just how to move or rock and roll
He does not know how to dance or enjoy modern music
To the conventions of the young
According to the norms of the youth
Desdemona, Desdemona
Addressing the person named Desdemona
Lift up your skirt and fly
Enjoy your freedom and live your life to the fullest
Just because my friend and I
Only because my companion and I
Got a jute joint by the Seine
Visited a rustic, hemp-made establishment near the river Seine
Does not mean I'm past fourteen
It does not indicate that I am younger than fourteen years old
And cannot play the game
Or that I am incapable of participating in the activities
I'm glad I split and got a pad
I am pleased that I parted and acquired an abode
On Boulevard Rue Fourteen
Located on the fourteenth block of Boulevard Rue
Lift Up your skirt and fly
Live your life to the fullest and be happy
Just because Toulouse Lautrec
Simply because Toulouse Lautrec
Painted some chick in the rude
Drew an image of a woman in an impolite manner
Doesn't give you the right
Does not authorize you
To steal my night
To take away my evening or time
And leave me naked in the nude
And abandon me unprotected
Well just because the touch of your hand
Merely because the contact of your skin
Can turn me on just like a stick
Can excite me to the same extent as a phallic object
Lift up your skirt and speak
Express yourself freely and openly
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARC BOLAN
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