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Starfish and Coffee, what are all the things in the chorus about? in the song starfish and coffee, when he names all the things in the chorus, what's the meaning of those things if any? | |
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A chorus of glowing Starfish. | |
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There's always the story that the song is about a mentally disabled girl whom he went to school with, however I don't know the source of that so I have no idea how valid that is.
Personally, I've always just understood it to be about the benefits of having a positive/happy-go-lucky attitude towards life - ie. her lunchbox is empty but she imagines that it's full of amazing food, and this positive attitude is contagious towards the people she meets in life. They too are dumbfounded when they "see" it. If you set your mind free, baby, maybe you'll understand  [Edited 11/20/08 18:08pm] Toejam @ Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com
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Sweet song. It's about dreams.  "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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They're meant to be random.
Initially, you're seeing those things as weird, but by the last chorus, you're seeing them as Cynthia Rose sees them - perfectly reasonable. The whole song is about acceptance of things that initally seem alien to you but you realise, ultimately, are just simply different. And to embrace them is wonderful. | |
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toejam said: There's always the story that the song is about a mentally disabled girl whom he went to school with, however I don't know the source of that so I have no idea how valid that is.
Personally, I've always just understood it to be about the benefits of having a positive/happy-go-lucky attitude towards life - ie. her lunchbox is empty but she imagines that it's full of amazing food, and this positive attitude is contagious towards the people she meets in life. They too are dumbfounded when they "see" it. If you set your mind free, baby, maybe you'll understand
[Edited 11/20/08 18:08pm] I like this interpretation  | |
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seanselbach said: in the song starfish and coffee, when he names all the things in the chorus, what's the meaning of those things if any?
[b]It pmeans I LOVE U LisaLise a.k.a whodat? | |
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toejam said: There's always the story that the song is about a mentally disabled girl whom he went to school with
Learning difficulties you will find is a more enabling to the person and less derogatory term. Looking for a new man. Freaks need not apply. Freeeks can tho ;-p | |
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studal said: toejam said: There's always the story that the song is about a mentally disabled girl whom he went to school with
Learning difficulties you will find is a more enabling to the person and less derogatory term. Fair enough. Toejam @ Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com
Toejam's band "Cheap Fakes": http://cheapfakes.com.au, http://www.facebook.com/cheapfakes Toejam the solo artist: http://www.youtube.com/scottbignell | |
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This is only my guess, but I always pictured childish innocence when I listened to this song. Silly playfulness. Imagination, that sort of thing. It may have a deeper meaning, but I prefer this. Reminds me of my niece and nephew when they were young, in the kitchen mixing stuff up "making dinner". Of course making me eat what they had mixed up wasn't much fun for me, but it was worth it to hear them laughing.
Starfish and coffee, playtime and childish innocence. | |
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toejam said: There's always the story that the song is about a mentally disabled girl whom he went to school with, however I don't know the source of that so I have no idea how valid that is.
Susannah's classmate, she told Prince her story... a veteran around here has an article somewhere (langebleu) | |
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Flowers2 said: toejam said: There's always the story that the song is about a mentally disabled girl whom he went to school with, however I don't know the source of that so I have no idea how valid that is.
Susannah's classmate, she told Prince her story... a veteran around here has an article somewhere (langebleu) This is what I've heard in the past as well - Sussanah inspired some great songs from Prince during their time together..... "Grace": "Do you always keep lingerie in your glove box?"
Morris: "None of my women wear gloves" | |
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Call7779311 said: Flowers2 said: Susannah's classmate, she told Prince her story... a veteran around here has an article somewhere (langebleu) This is what I've heard in the past as well - Sussanah inspired some great songs from Prince during their time together..... yes yes.. Susannah was great inspiration for Prince.. my favorite jam was inspired by her  'If I Was Your Girlfriend' | |
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THANKS!!!! all great answers! | |
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