shortstraw started out in 2007 as a two-piece thrash folk band consisting of the enigma that is oliver nathan and what most would call 'sarcastic', alastair thomas. they played a few shows in and around melville, joburg before bringing in the guitar and keyboard skills of jay hartford and the basswork of the esteemed and handsome phil brierley. now a four-piece, slightly less folky outfit, shortstraw aim to hit the gigging circuit with guns blazing, so look out for a show near you... fuck that's boring. apologies. frankie says go fuck yourself.
Keanu Reeves
Shortstraw Lyrics
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The theme from "Rocky"
The theme from "Speed"
They all end with me wishing that I was Keanu Reeves
Cause Keanu is sweet
Keanu is strong
(Motherfucker...)
He acted in the "Matrix" trilogy
That's three more movies than you, and you, and me
Cause he's fucking Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Keanuuuuuuu Reeeeeevvvveees
Keanu Reeved
I grew to dislike Dennis Hopper after "Speed"
Cause he tried to blow Keanu Reeves to smithereens
BARK WITH ME NOW
Don't try to typecast him as an action movie star
Because he also acted in "A Walk In The Clouds"
With girl Charlize
Charlize
Keanu is better than you
God damn Charlize
It's true
Keanu is better than you
Cause he's fucking Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Keanuuuuuuuuuu Reeeeeevvvveees
Keanu Reeves
The theme from "Rocky"
The theme from "Speed"
They all end with me wishin that I was on my knees
Giving it to Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Keanuuuuuuuuuuu Reeeeeeeeeevvvvvvveeees
Keanu Reeves
*EPIC FUCKING GUITAR SOLO RIGHT THERE*
Cause he's fucking Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Keanuuuuuuuuuuuuu Reeeeeeeevvvvvveeeees
Keanu Reeves
haaaa
heeeeeeeeeee
he he
he he
hhhhmhmhmhmh
aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Keanu...
The song "Keanu Reeves" by Shortstraw is an ode to the actor and cultural icon, Keanu Reeves. The lyrics refer to various roles that Reeves has played in movies like "Speed" and "The Matrix" trilogy, and the admiration that the singer has for the actor. The song portrays Keanu as a strong, sweet personality who can do no wrong, and someone who is better than everyone else. The lyrics also mention Charlize Theron, who starred alongside Reeves in "A Walk in the Clouds" and express that while she is great, Keanu is still better.
The song highlights how Keanu's performances and iconic roles in movies like "Speed" and the "Matrix" series, make him a cultural icon that the singer wishes they could be. The line "They all end with me wishin that I was on my knees, giving it to Keanu Reeves" suggests the level of admiration that the singer has for the actor, and how much they want to be like him. The song, in general, is complex and portrays Keanu as a deity-like figure.
Line by Line Meaning
UNO, DOS, TRES, QUA...
Counting down to begin the song
The theme from "Rocky"
Referencing the iconic soundtrack from the movie Rocky
The theme from "Speed"
Referencing the soundtrack from the movie Speed
They all end with me wishing that I was Keanu Reeves
Expressing admiration for Keanu Reeves as a celebrity
Cause Keanu is sweet
Explaining why Keanu is so well-liked
Keanu is strong
Highlighting Keanu's admirable physical abilities
He'll fuck your shit up if you try to tell him he was wrong
Suggesting that Keanu can be aggressive if provoked
(Motherfucker...)
Added for emphasis
He acted in the "Matrix" trilogy
Highlighting Keanu's acting career
That's three more movies than you, and you, and me
Comparing Keanu's success to the average person's
Cause he's fucking Keanu Reeves
Repeating the reason for Keanu's popularity
Keanuuuuuuu Reeeeeevvvveees
Continuing to repeat Keanu's name for emphasis
I grew to dislike Dennis Hopper after "Speed"
Talking about a personal negative experience associated with a different celebrity
Cause he tried to blow Keanu Reeves to smithereens
Referencing a character's actions in the movie Speed
BARK WITH ME NOW
Added for emphasis
Don't try to typecast him as an action movie star
Bringing attention to Keanu's diversity in acting roles
Because he also acted in "A Walk In The Clouds"
Giving an example of Keanu's diverse acting portfolio
With girl Charlize
Referring to Keanu's co-star Charlize Theron
Charlize
Repeating Charlize's name for emphasis
Keanu is better than you
Asserting Keanu's superiority over the average person
God damn Charlize
Expressing frustration with Charlize's perceived inferiority to Keanu
It's true
Asserting the truth of Keanu's superiority once again
The theme from "Rocky"
Repeating the reference to Rocky's iconic soundtrack
The theme from "Speed"
Repeating the reference to Speed's soundtrack
They all end with me wishin that I was on my knees
Indicating a desire to worship Keanu
Giving it to Keanu Reeves
Adding to the worshipful tone of the previous line
*EPIC FUCKING GUITAR SOLO RIGHT THERE*
An instrumental interlude
Cause he's fucking Keanu Reeves
Repeating the reason for Keanu's popularity once again
Keanuuuuuuuuuuuuu Reeeeeeeevvvvvveeeees
Continuing the repeated emphasis on Keanu's name
haaaa
Vocalization added for emphasis
heeeeeeeeeee
Another vocalization for emphasis
he he
A third vocalization for emphasis
hhhhmhmhmhmh
An additional vocalization for emphasis
aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Yet another vocalization for emphasis
Keanu...
Ending the song with a final emphasis on Keanu's name
Contributed by Aaliyah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.