Pablo Picasso
Modern Lovers Lyrics
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Some people try to pick up girls
And get called an asshole
This never happened to pablo picasso
He could walk down your street
And girls could not resist to stare
And so Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole
When he would drive down their street
In his El Dorado
He could walk down your street
And girls could not resist to stare
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole
Not like you
Alright
Well he was only 5 foot 3
But girls could not resist to stare
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole
Not in New York
Well,
? obnoxious been on bell bottom ? asshole
Remember the story of Pablo Picasso
He could walk down your street
And girls could not resist to stare
Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole
Well,
Some people try to pick up girls
And get called an asshole
This never happened to Pablo Picasso
He could walk down your street
And girls could not resist to stare
And so Pablo Picasso was never called
an asshole.
The song Pablo Picasso by Modern Lovers is a tribute to the iconic Spanish artist known for his groundbreaking artworks and personality. The song speaks of how some people try too hard to pick up girls and get called an asshole, but this never happened to Picasso as the girls could not resist staring at him. The song highlights how even though he was only 5 foot 3, women were still enamored with him. The lyrics suggest that there was something special about the way that Picasso carried himself as he walked down the street. The song also recounts how he used to drive down the street in his El Dorado and how the girls would turn the color of avocado upon seeing him.
The song speaks to the idea that Pablo Picasso was an enigmatic and magnetic figure that drew people to him. He was able to command attention without trying too hard, which is something that people often struggle with. The lyrics suggest that he had a kind of unassuming charisma and magnetism that made people want to be around him. There is a sense of admiration in the song for Picasso and the way that he was able to captivate the attention of those around him without trying too hard.
Line by Line Meaning
Well,
Some people try to pick up girls
And get called an asshole
This never happened to pablo picasso
He could walk down your street
And girls could not resist to stare
Pablo Picasso was so attractive that girls couldn't help but stare at him, never calling him an asshole like some men are when they approach them.
Well, the girls would turn the colour of avocado
When he would drive down their street
In his El Dorado
He could walk down your street
And girls could not resist to stare
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole
Not like you
Even driving down the street would cause girls to blush and get excited by Pablo's presence, unlike someone who would be called an asshole for catcalling.
Alright
Well he was only 5 foot 3
But girls could not resist to stare
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole
Not in New York
Despite being short in stature, Pablo still commanded attention from women and never faced criticism or name-calling, even in a bustling city like New York.
Well, ? obnoxious been on bell bottom ? asshole
Remember the story of Pablo Picasso
He could walk down your street
And girls could not resist to stare
Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole
Even if someone had an obnoxious sense of style, they could never compare to the allure and attraction that Pablo held over women simply by walking down the street.
Well,
Some people try to pick up girls
And get called an asshole
This never happened to Pablo Picasso
He could walk down your street
And girls could not resist to stare
Reiterating the fact that girls were drawn to Pablo's presence, never finding him to be an annoyance or offensive like some other men who try to hit on them.
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Paul Robinson
My brother was the drummer and the keyboardist was Jerry Harrison who later joined Talking Heads, when they did this live they switched instruments.
T-Rexx
your brother is an awesome drummer!
DRChupacabrah
that's rad
Shane Watson
Is your brother David? If so, he played on an absolutely legendary album!
Ed Helvey
David Robinson of the Cars?
Florida Cracker Guitar Tips
In early 1980’s, heard this on local independent radio (WMNF) working night shift cleaning a restaurant while in college. New music like this was a life-saver compared to Corp FM radio rehashing the same stuff over and over again.
Jim Wilson
love it!
Chester Marcol
No Pablo Picasso, no Pixies.
True story
Natasha Fernandes
i love when he says 'el derado'
Joe Horizon
Jonathan Richman. I love this cover and Bowie's too.