In spite of the fact that the peak of the Barenaked Ladies fame came to the end of 90's, this collective with indie roots was formed in 1988 in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada. In 1998, the group had a burst of popularity among the US public with the Stunt album, featuring major hit One Week. It emasculated the glory with tour around the.
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One Week: infuriatingly cheery earworm or something far more sinister?
I propose that, although the band has stated that the song is more or less about nothing, that it is in fact about a man who murdered his girlfriend in a fit of rage three days ago, and is now sitting in the living room with her corpse, slowly losing his mind as he forgets to eat and formulates a story to tell the police. Let's look at the lyrics:
It's been one week since you looked at me Cocked your head to the side and said 'I'm angry'
The couple was having an argument seven days ago.
Five days since you laughed at me saying 'Get that together come back and see me'
Five days ago, they decided to take a break and he moved out, perhaps to stay on a friend's couch. He can come back when he gets his shit together.
Three days since the living room I realized it's all my fault, but couldn't tell you
Three days ago he came back and another argument ensued. This time he couldn't control himself and lashed out with a golf club. He didn't intend to kill her, but she died and got blood on his shirt.
Yesterday you'd forgiven me but it'll still be two days till I say I'm sorry
Yesterday marks the second day without food or sleep. The entire time he has been talking to her corpse, but yesterday he imagined her talking back. He imagined her saying that everything would be fine and their fighting and breakup weren't his fault. He also believes that in two days time, Monday morning, someone will notice her missing and call the police. He'll be sorry when they show up.
The first rap verse is our antihero sinking into hunger and panic induced delirium. Thoughts of sushi and vanilla race through his mind, along with random memories as he looks around the living room and sees LeAnn Rimes and Bert Kaempfert cds on the shelf.
How can I help it if I think you're funny when you're mad Trying hard not to smile though I feel bad
This here is the minor argument that escalated into the full-blown fight that occurred just before he murdered her.
I'm the kind of guy who laughs at a funeral Can't understand what I mean? Well, you soon will
This to me is the real clincher. 'Can't understand what I mean, well you soon will' is one of the most sinister lines in all of pop music. He is referring to her own imminent funeral.
I have a tendency to wear my mind on my sleeve I have a history of taking off my shirt
More on the shirt in a moment.
It's been one week since you looked at me Threw your arms in the air and said 'You're crazy' Five days since you tackled me I've still got the rug burns on both my knees
Again, referring to the fights five and seven days prior.
It's been three days since the afternoon You realized it's not my fault not a moment too soon Yesterday you'd forgiven me And now I sit back and wait til you say you're sorry
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Our man is bargaining with her [well, himself] now. If she'd just apologise, it will all be fine and it can all go back to normal.
802.11n usb adapter driver download. The next rap verse is again largely about food and food accessories, and the Akira Kurosawa films on the shelf. The main thing to note in this verse is the following aside:
Gonna get a set a' better clubs Gonna find the kind with tiny nubs Just so my irons aren't always flying off the back-swing
He's still in a fever pitch stream of consciousness rant, but as he looks around and sees the bloodstained golf club, he makes a mental note to dispose of it. If the police ask about the suspiciously missing club, he can say he needed a new one in order to perform better. Rational? No. But neither is he currently. The song goes on,
How can I help it if I think you're funny when you're mad Tryin' hard not to smile though I feel bad I'm the kind of guy who laughs at a funeral Can't understand what I mean? Well, you soon will I have a tendency to wear my mind on my sleeve I have a history of losing my shirt
The shirt. Covered in blood, he must get rid of it before Monday. He'll just tell the cops that he has a history of losing his shirt if they ask for any reason.
It's been one week since you looked at me Dropped your arms to your sides and said 'I'm sorry' Five days since I laughed at you and said 'You just did just what I thought you were gonna do' Three days since the living room We realized we're both to blame, but what could we do? Yesterday you just smiled at me Cause it'll still be two days till we say we're sorry
He has come to realise that perhaps they both had valid points in their arguments after all, and that both are to blame for the disintegration of their relationship. The last line, 'It'll still be two days till we say we're sorry' represents to me a small moment of acceptance and revelation. When the police turn up at the door, he will turn himself in, bloodstained shirt and all.
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I think it goes without saying that we all know what this line means.
tl;dr: One Week is a whirlwind adventure following one man's journey from fighting with and murdering his spouse through insanity and the five stages of grief to eventual acceptance. And Sailor Moon.
EDIT: Formatting.
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Biography
In spite of the fact that the peak of the Barenaked Ladies fame came to the end of 90's, this collective with indie roots was formed in 1988 in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada. Initially, the band was founded by a duo, consisting of Ed Robertson and Steven Page, who went to the same school. They made friends when ran into each other in a cafй after the gig by Peter Gabriel and found out that they had much in common in musical tastes. However, the organized soon group Barenaked Ladies was not a success, until Robertson and Page started performing live. In order to amuse the public they read improvised rap monologues between the covers and joked. Soon the artists began to write songs themselves. The band was added by friends of Page and Robertson - drummer Andy Creeggan and his brother, bassist Jim Creeggan - in this lineup Barenaked Ladies self-produced the album called Barenaked Lunch, also known as The Pink Tape(1990). In half a year after their first indie release, the artists had to look for a substitute for Andy Creeggan, who went to Ecuador on the student exchange program - and Tyler Stewart entered the band. Lately he became the full-right member of Barenaked Ladies.
Soon Barenaked Ladies got the YTV Achievement Awards and made an appearance on the TV with their song Be My Yoko Ono. Gaining popularity band went on a tour over Canada. In 1991, the collective made the indie-pop record Yellow Tape and sold its copies during the performances right from the scene. The sales of Yellow Tape and Barenaked Ladies glory rushed up after the Christmas scandal, featuring the band - they were forbidden to sing on the Nathan Phillips Square near the Toronto City Hall, as their title was thought to be sexist. The first official released of the band had the name of Gordon and saw light in 1992, becoming the national hit in Canada. It generated pop rock hits Be My Yoko Ono, Enid, If I Had $1000000 and Brian Wilson, devoted to the member of The Beach Boys. The next disc Maybe You Should Drive was released in 1994 and was followed by the unsuccessful tour around the USA. The band survived hard times, Andy Creeggan left Barenaked Ladies, and the collective was on the edge of collapse. Page suffered from a depression and alcohol abuse. All these dark moods were noticeable in the pop released Born On A Pirate Ship of 1996. It contained hits Shoe Box and The Old Apartment.
The music of the band was featured in such popular series as Friends and Beverly Hills 90210, which resulted in the long-awaited success of Barenaked Ladies in the USA. In 1998, the group had a burst of popularity among the US public with the Stunt album, featuring major hit One Week. It emasculated the glory with tour around the North America. However, their keyboardist Kevin Hearn, who substituted Andy Creeggan, was diagnosed leukemia. After the bone marrow transplantation, he recovered and joined his colleagues by the end of the tour. In 2000, the artists released Maroon long-play with the single Pinch Me. After it, they decided to overview their career with the compilation Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits. In 2003, Barenaked Ladies issued the Everything To Everyone album, which signaled the end of the band's contract with their label - thus Barenaked Ladies got back its indie status. In 2004, the command released full-length Barenaked For The Holydays. Lately the musicians wrote many songs - Barenaked Ladies Are Me album of 2006 saw the follow-up Barenaked Ladies Are Men in 2007. In 2008, the Canadian entertainers released the magnificent alt-rock disc Snacktime! written for children. The rockers’ discography was enlarged by the ninth studio attempt titled All In Good Time in 2010. The record got fair reviews from the critics, who noted the traditionally high quality of the performance and the signature atmosphere. There is absolutely no doubt that All In Good Time turned out to be a perfect continuation and development of Barenaked Ladies’ ideas.
Studio Albums
Snacktime!
Canadian alt-rockers and masters of masquerade Barenaked Ladies released a new album Snacktime! purposed for children. This celebratory and cheerful disc is sure to be appreciated by adult auditory also.