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Thread started 12/02/11 8:13am

Efan

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What do you think Merci for the Speed of a Mad Clown in Summer means?

To me, the title is evocative of those old songs where the title alone tells a story and conjures an image in the mind. I have no idea why Sheila wanted to thank a mad clown for his speed, but I like the picture it puts in my head. I also like how the song ends with "thank you" said in several languages.

Also, it's just a great song. Tell me what you like about it. Or whatever.

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Reply #1 posted 12/02/11 9:27am

squirrelgrease

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Hellifiknow. But, I never tried to figure out the meaning behind any of the Butthole Surfers album titles either. Like you said though, great song.

If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot.
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Reply #2 posted 12/02/11 10:26am

paisleypark4

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Efan said:

To me, the title is evocative of those old songs where the title alone tells a story and conjures an image in the mind. I have no idea why Sheila wanted to thank a mad clown for his speed, but I like the picture it puts in my head. I also like how the song ends with "thank you" said in several languages.

Also, it's just a great song. Tell me what you like about it. Or whatever.

The song is nice...I like it. Gave a little vibe of what Sheila actually likes to do musically at that time..and still to this day.

Probably one of those little funky funny quotes I guess Prince said Sheila used to say all the time like "2 Nigs United For West Compton" and "3 Nigs Watching a Kung Fu Movie"

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Reply #3 posted 12/02/11 11:04am

HonestMan13

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It's about pussy.

When eye go 2 a Prince concert or related event it's all heart up in the house but when eye log onto this site and the miasma of bitchiness is completely overwhelming!
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Reply #4 posted 12/02/11 11:44am

Graycap23

Thank u 4 the fun times had on a Summer afternoon with crazy ass friends?

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