1. A melodic glam metal / AOR band from the United States
2. The Belgian actor and singer Nelson Moraïs http://www.last.fm/music/Nelson+Morais
3. The soca musician aka. Lord Nelson http://www.last.fm/music/Lord+Nelson
4. An indie rock band from France
5. An R&B singer from the United States
6. Robert Frederick Nelson the trance producer from Northern Ireland
For the British singer/songwriter duo, see The Nelson Brothers.
1) Nelson is a melodic glam metal / AOR band founded by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (the twin sons of Ricky Nelson.) They had a No. 1 hit in the United States with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" during the week of September 29, 1990. They are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family to reach number one record status in three successive generations (beginning with grandparents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson).
The band split with Geffen Records record label after 1995, but they have continued to produce and release albums independently under their label, Stone Canyon Records. However, they have yet to revisit the level of success they experienced during their 1990 debut. http://thenelsonbrothers.com
2) Nelson Moraïs http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Nelson+Morais
3) Nelson (formerly known as Lord Nelson) has been a fixture on the Carribean music scene for decades. He was one of the key calypso artists, later mutating into soca, the more upbeat version of calypso.
4) The French “Nelson.” , based in Paris, released their EP “Bangkok Riot” and are working on their full length debut album. The band tours extensively across Europe.
5) Nelson (born in 1986) is an American R&B singer. He is currently signed to Bad Boy Records as of 2006. And is cited as "The Prince of Badboy".
His talent and performance are in the company of Alicia Keys and John Legend. His instruments of choice are lyric, melody, and acoustic guitar. This twenty-year old native of the Bronx, New York and one of P. Diddy’s newest signings continues the legacy of great performing artists. “He’s prolific…way beyond his years,” Mark Pitts, President of Urban Music, Zomba Music Group..
6) Northern Irish trance music producer Robert Frederick Nelson, better known as Agnelli & Nelson (with Christoper James Agnew/Agnelli), who are notable for helping to define the genre of trance music since 1997. Their hits 'El Niño' and 'Everyday' have become trance classics, and they've done countless remixes, from Armin van Buuren to U2.
Why Oh Why?
Nelson Lyrics
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You are heroin in an armored vest
You're a plane crash - you are white trash
You're a rubber arrow through my chest
So why oh why am I still in love with you?
You're a cartoon - you're a bastard moon
You're the feathered throat that brought Rome to ruin
You were Sunday - schooled, but you never learned
So why oh why am I still in love with you?
And we danced to the sounds of Taj Mahal
And then the alarm clock rang and shook me from the ball
You`re a used car - you're a porn star
You`re a drunken sailor's wet cigar
So why oh why am I still in love with you?
You're an earthquake - you're a toothache
You're an angry nurse on a coffee break
So why oh why am I still in love with you?
Why oh why am I still in love with you? Why?
The lyrics of "Why Oh Why" by Willie Nelson may seem like a random list of comparisons, but they all share one common thread: pain. Each comparison is a metaphor for something that is both alluring and dangerous. The first verse compares the subject of the song to a mattress, a bees nest, heroin in an armored vest, and a plane crash; all things that could be potentially dangerous or fatal. However, they are also things that can be alluring and attractive. The second verse continues with the same idea, comparing the subject to a cartoon, a bastard moon, a sunburn, and milk turned. These are all things that could be seen as negative, but can also hold a certain appeal. Despite all of these negative things, the singer of the song is still in love with the subject, as the chorus repeats, "Why oh why am I still in love with you?"
The last verse introduces even more dangerous and alluring comparisons, including a used car, a porn star, and an earthquake. This paints the subject as something that can be destructive and potentially harmful. Remarkably, despite all these destructive and negative comparisons, the singer is still in love with the subject. The one moment of happiness in the song is when the singer describes dancing to the sounds of Taj Mahal, but even that is short-lived, as the alarm clock shakes him from his reverie.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a mattress - you're a bees nest
You bring comfort and sweet pleasure into my life, yet you also sting and hurt me like a swarm of angry bees.
You are heroin in an armored vest
You are a dangerously addictive substance, impossible to resist even though you are surrounded by an impenetrable shield.
You're a plane crash - you are white trash
You cause catastrophic destruction and chaos without warning, and also represent the lower class of society.
You're a rubber arrow through my chest
You may seem harmless and fun, but you are actually a sharp and painful arrow piercing my heart.
So why oh why am I still in love with you?
Despite all the pain and harm you bring into my life, I cannot help but remain in love with you.
You're a cartoon - you're a bastard moon
You are whimsical and outlandish like a cartoon character, yet also represent something negative and cursed like the illegitimate child of the moon.
You're the feathered throat that brought Rome to ruin
You possess a seductive and powerful voice that causes great destruction and downfall, much like how Cleopatra's beauty led to the decline of Rome.
You're a sunburn - you are milk turned
You are a result of too much exposure and indulgence, much like a painful sunburn or spoiled milk.
You were Sunday - schooled, but you never learned
You were taught the right ways and values, but you never truly learned or applied them.
And we danced to the sounds of Taj Mahal
We shared a beautiful and enchanting moment, dancing to the exotic and captivating music of Taj Mahal.
And then the alarm clock rang and shook me from the ball
Reality struck and interrupted our happy moment, bringing us back to the harshness of life and responsibilities.
You're a used car - you're a porn star
You are cheap and worn out like a used car, and also represent the promiscuity and immorality of a porn star.
You`re a drunken sailor's wet cigar
You are disgusting and repulsive, like a cigar soaked in the saliva of a drunken sailor.
You're an earthquake - you're a toothache
You are a natural disaster that shakes and destroys everything in its path, and also represent the excruciating pain of a toothache.
You're an angry nurse on a coffee break
You are someone who is supposed to help and care for others, yet you are bitter and angry like a nurse taking a break from her stressful job.
So why oh why am I still in love with you?
Once again, despite all the negativity and harm you bring into my life, I cannot help but remain in love with you.
Why oh why am I still in love with you? Why?
This question will remain unanswered, as love is inexplicable and unpredictable. It is a mystery that defies all logic and reason.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON
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