The band is a strong satire of the 70s and 80s heavy metal genre and scene, and their music reflects that, with blaring guitars, high vocals, and ridiculous lyrical themes, all of which take the stereotypes of the genre and exaggerate them to comedic extremes.
The first album of the band was a collection of songs made for the film, many of which were featured in the film itself. Their second album (Break Like The Wind) followed many years later, but was greeted with less enthusiasm, partially because people simply weren't interested in the band beyond their characters in the film, and partially because the heavy metal scene had already been killed by grunge by the time of the album's release. A third album, Back from the Dead, was released in 2009.
All three members of the band have continued to pursue their separate careers in film and television.
The first album (This is Spinal Tap) has a pure black cover, in reference to the movie, in which their latest album is forced to have a pure black cover ("none more black"). However, in the movie, the album is called "Smell the Glove," not "This is Spinal Tap."
Spın̈al Tap are played by Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. The three also play a folk group called The Folksmen in the film A Mighty Wind.
Spın̈al Tap have appeared in The Simpsons when Homer takes Bart and Milhouse to one of their gigs.
They recently made a 'comeback' appearance at LiveEarth at Wembley in 2007, and appeared on the Main Stage at Glastonbury 2009.
Cash On Delivery
Spinal Tap Lyrics
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With your long blonde hair and your wild young hips;
You look like a million, including tips....
Well, I'm a busy man, baby, can't you see?
And I got no time for coquettery,
But I'm willing and able to pay the fee if it's
So make it cash on delivery
If you're gonna do business with me. (Cash!)
Let's keep it strictly C.O.D. (Cash!)
Well I love you, baby, but why take a chance?
I don't want to be a victim of circumstance,
So don't be looking for no big advance, it's...
Cash On Delivery
Now you got the style and you got the look,
And you got a big hole in your pocket book,
And you gotta buy groceries before you can cook....
Cash On Delivery
So make it cash on delivery,
That's the way it should be.
Let's make it cash on delivery
If you want to close a deal with me. (Cash!)
Let's keep it strictly C.O.D. (Cash!)
(Guitar solo)
So if you want a man that's good and true,
Who's gonna love you no matter what you do,
I'd look somewhere else if I were you....
Cash On Delivery
But when the deed is done and the lights are low,
You can count your gold in the afterglow;
Love's like money, gotta spend it slow....
Cash on Delivery
Make it cash on delivery,
I know nothing is free.
Just make it cash on delivery
If you want to do business with me. (Cash!)
Let's keep it strictly C.O.D. (Cash!)
Just make it cash on delivery with me (Cash!)
The lyrics to Spinal Tap's "Cash on Delivery" present a story of a man who is interested in a woman, but only if their relationship is strictly business. The man shows his appreciation for the woman's physical appearance, describing her eyes, lips, hair, and hips, and acknowledges her worth by saying she looks like a million dollars. However, he doesn't want to risk being taken advantage of, so he insists that their relationship be limited to a cash-on-delivery basis. He loves her, but he doesn't want to invest too much in their relationship, so he sets clear expectations for their interactions.
The song presents a satire of capitalism, as the man's insistence on C.O.D. plays with the idea that everything has a price and that love can also be bought and sold. The song also highlights gender dynamics, suggesting that the man is interested in a young, beautiful woman, but only on his own terms. He doesn't want to be manipulated or controlled by her, so he reduces their relationship to a financial transaction. Overall, the lyrics are humorous and ironic, poking fun at the commodification of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you got the eyes, you got the lips,
You have attractive physical features.
With your long blonde hair and your wild young hips;
You have an appealing youthful appearance.
You look like a million, including tips....
You look very attractive and valuable.
Well, I'm a busy man, baby, can't you see?
I have a lot of responsibilities and obligations.
And I got no time for coquettery,
I am not interested in flirtatious behavior.
But I'm willing and able to pay the fee if it's
However, I am prepared to provide compensation if necessary.
Cash On Delivery
Payment must be made in cash upon delivery.
So make it cash on delivery
Please ensure that payment is made in cash when the product is delivered.
If you're gonna do business with me. (Cash!)
I only conduct business transactions for cash payments.
Let's keep it strictly C.O.D. (Cash!)
It's important to adhere to the Cash on Delivery policy.
Well I love you, baby, but why take a chance?
I care about you, but I don't want to risk any uncertainty or unexpected situations.
I don't want to be a victim of circumstance, so don't be looking for no big advance, it's...
I don't want to be taken advantage of, so I won't be offering any big advances on payments.
Now you got the style and you got the look,
You have a fashionable look and appearance.
And you got a big hole in your pocket book,
However, you don't have a lot of money or funds.
And you gotta buy groceries before you can cook....
You need to purchase groceries before you can prepare meals.
So make it cash on delivery
Therefore, please remember to pay in cash when the product is delivered.
That's the way it should be.
That's how our business transactions should occur.
If you want to close a deal with me. (Cash!)
If you want to proceed with a business transaction, then you must pay in cash.
Let's keep it strictly C.O.D. (Cash!)
We must ensure that the Cash on Delivery policy is followed.
(Guitar solo)
Instrumental break.
So if you want a man that's good and true,
If you want someone who is honest and loyal,
Who's gonna love you no matter what you do,
Someone who will love you unconditionally,
I'd look somewhere else if I were you....
Then you should look for someone else because I prioritize business transactions and cash payments over any romantic relationship.
But when the deed is done and the lights are low,
However, after we're done with the business transaction and everything is settled,
You can count your gold in the afterglow;
You can enjoy the fruits of your labor and the successful transaction.
Love's like money, gotta spend it slow....
Both love and money must be handled with care and should be spent wisely over time.
Make it cash on delivery
Please remember to pay in cash upon delivery.
I know nothing is free.
I understand that everything has a cost and there is no such thing as a free lunch.
Just make it cash on delivery
Again, please ensure that payment is in cash upon delivery.
If you want to do business with me. (Cash!)
If you want to engage in business activities with me, then you must pay in cash.
Let's keep it strictly C.O.D. (Cash!)
We must adhere to the Cash on Delivery Policy very firmly.
Just make it cash on delivery with me (Cash!)
Again, please make the payment in cash when you conduct business with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER GUEST, HARRY SHEARER, MICHAEL JOHN MCKEAN
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