MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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By May 9th of 1995…
one of the biggest bands of the ‘80s…
suddenly showed up covering a hip-hop classic.

Duran Duran with “White Lines.”

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And this wasn’t some polished pop remake either.

Bassist John Taylor
wanted that same raw energy
the Beastie Boys were bringing in the early ‘90s.

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So Duran Duran went OG –

and brought in
Grandmaster Melle Mel and the Furious Five.

They turned “White Lines” into something way heavier than people ever expected.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Twice as sweet as sugar, twice as bitter as salt
And if you get hooked, baby
It’s nobody else’s fault, so don’t do it!” – Duran Duran (Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel)

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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Released yesterday (May 7th) back in 1993

the debut single from the hip-hop/pop duo Tag Team

“Whoomp! (There It Is)”

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But before the song was even released…

it was already blowing up inside
Magic City – the legendary hub for of the Migos and Future

It’s an Atlanta strip club.

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DC the Brain Supreme
was DJing there in 1992—

and the crowd reaction was apparently so insane…

he knew they had a hit
before they even had a record deal.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“I’m takin’ it back to the old school
‘Cause I’m an old fool who’s so cool
If you wanna get down, I’mma show you the way.” – Tag Team

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut #1)

On May 7th, 1995

people were about to hear something that sounded completely different

White Zombie released “More Human Than Human”

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In the ‘90s…

radio obviously needed a clean edit.

Because yes—
the f-bombs.

(Music Cut #3 – lyric with an f-bomb)

But some stations took it a step further—

and cut the intro too.

Because of the samples taken from the 1982 cult film
Café Flesh…

it’s a woman moaning.

(Music Cut #4 – the moaning part)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“I am the Nexus-One
I want more life, fxcker, I ain’t done, yeah.” – White Zombie

Two things – One. Yes, I edited that last line. Two. I always thought the line was yet, not yeah.

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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By May 6th of 1995…
people were trying to figure out what they were hearing.

Filter with “Hey Man Nice Shot.”

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Lead singer Richard Patrick
used to be in Nine Inch Nails –

In fact, he wrote this while he was still in the band.

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He played it for Trent Reznor…

who didn’t think it fit the NIN sound.

So Patrick left –

and turned it into a hit.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“They think that your early ending
Was all wrong
For the most part, they’re right.” – Filter

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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On May 5th back in 1992…

the debut single dropped –

House of Pain – “Jump Around.”

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But this beat existed before House of Pain.

Producer DJ Muggs
was shopping it to other hip-hop legends

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Cypress Hill passed –
said it was too upbeat.

Ice Cube – also turned it down.

So Muggs gave it to his high school friend –

Everlast.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin
I came to win, battle me, that’s a sin.” – House of Pain

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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Released in February of 1997…
by May 4th…
this one was starting to chart

Bloodhound Gang – “Fire Water Burn.”

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That chorus should sound very familiar.

Because the whole song mirrors
“We Didn’t Start the Fire” from Billy Joel

(Music Cut #3 – “We Didn’t Start the Fire” cut)

Billy Joel:

Truman… Doris Day… Red China…

Bloodhound Gang:

Webster… The Pixies… Han Solo…

(Music Cut #4 – line with Han Solo & his Wookie)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Yo, yo, this hardcore ghetto gangster image takes a lot of practice
I’m not black, like Barry White, no, I am white, like Frank Black is“ – Bloodhound Gang

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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Released in 1993…
by May 3rd…
this one had the bee dancing in everyone’s head

Blind Melon with “No Rain.”

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Bassist Brad Smith
wrote this years before the band even formed –

and used to play it solo on Venice Beach…

just him, an acoustic guitar,
and spare change.

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Then Shannon Hoon and the rest of the band got ahold of it…

Gave it that “Blind Melon” groove –

and yeah…
added the bumblebee.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
I like watching the puddles gather rain.” – Blind Melon “No Rain”

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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Released back in March of 1992…
by May 2nd…
this one was starting to be heard on the radio.

Arrested Development – “Tennessee.”

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Years later…
a TV show came along
with the same exact name.

The band sued
for trademark infringement.

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It ended with a settlement –

the band got paid…
but the show kept the name.

And even managed to script in
a few jabs about the music industry.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Take me to another place
Take me to another land
Make me forget all that hurts me.” – Arrested Development “Tennessee”

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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Welcome to May

Released this month back in 1996

The debut single from Nada Surf – “Popular”

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Those spoken-word verses?

They were NOT written by the band.

Lead singer Matthew Caws found a book in a thrift store…

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To him and the band …

it sounded like a horror movie.

So, the lyrics were lifted almost word-for-word

from a 1964 teen advice book —

Penny’s Guide to Teen-Age Etiquette

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“You have to be as attractive as possible
Make sure to keep your hair spotless and clean
Wash it at least every two weeks
Once every two weeks.” – Nada Surf

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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Released in late February of 1991…
by April 30th…
this one was still going strong.

LL Cool J – “Mama Said Knock You Out.”

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Before this…

LL was getting booed at shows –
too many love songs.

So this wasn’t just a hit.

It was a comeback.

And the push behind it?

Grandma.

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LL was in his grandmother’s basement…
complaining about all the criticism –

when she snapped:

“Just knock ’em out!”

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Don’t you dare stare
You better move
Don’t ever compare
Me to the rest.” – L.L. Cool J

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