Spectrum

Did you know John has a foot fetish?

Theresa takes it up her ass.

Albert loves the ineffable flavor of eating a woman out.

It seems foolish not to enjoy the taste.

But Alex and Phineas don't.

Robert actually prefers to get off on hand jobs,

and Katie prefers to get off with sheep.

Landon jerks off in his sock so many times a day his penis starts bleeding.

He likes the pain.

Ann has a hygienic aversion to giving head,

but Britany slurps down cock smoothies like freshly squeezed orange juice

(the really good kind, of course

none of that Simply Orange bullshit).

Penny seems prudish, but she's just making sure she really likes him.

In another month or so she'll stick her finger up his ass.

Nina squirts when she comes.

It's quite beautiful, the tangible shower of pleasure.

Did you know Kris likes to be held down?

Wes and Clara don't like to talk,

Tim is horrified by how vocal Michelle is,

and Hideki and Linda both scream when they fuck.

Terrible racket for the renters upstairs.

Doug likes to pull out and come all over his girlfriend's stomach.

You wouldn't know any of that, though.

But you know if someone's a sexual deviant.

the bar

I sit at the bar, drinking my cold fermented grain

slight inebriation taking hold as I survey the room

it's dark, but I don't need to see

I know all the people who are here

of course I don't know any of them

but I hate them.

Tom Sawyer - Rush

While doing some homework tonight, I've been listening to Rush, one of the more underrated classic rock bands in my opinion. I'd forgotten how brilliant their lyrics are. I've decided to dissect the lyrics of Tom Sawyer...

A modern day warrior
Mean, mean stride
Today's Tom Sawyer
Mean, mean pride

>> The song is a story about a young man who rebels against societal norms.

Though his mind is not for rent
Don't put him down as arrogant
His reserve, a quiet defense
Riding out the day's events
The river

>> The young rebel won't let his mind be consumed by any of society's ideas - he is creating his own meaning in life. Obviously, the second line states that this is not an arrogance, but simply a decision to carve out his own path in life. Events in his life are taken in stride, as he "rides them out" quietly. This suggests a sort of stoicism in his acceptance of life's path.

What you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the mist, catch the myth
Catch the mystery, catch the drift

>> "What you say about his company is what you say about society" may be one of the greatest lyrics ever written, in my opinion. The rebel is carrying an existential burden, creating meaning in the world. Existence precedes essence, so his actions determine the essence of humanity. What you say about his company (his actions) are what you say about society (the very nature of humanity).

The world is, the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his skies are wide

>> The purpose of our existence in the world is to love and live life. The depth of the love and life experienced in the world are defined by how wide of a worldview man takes.

Today's Tom Sawyer
He gets high on you
And the space he invades
He gets by on you

>> This stanza suggests the importance of human solidarity. The man gets through life by his interactions with you (and other people) and the circumstances he inhabits. Ultimately, the most important thing in life is to enjoy your company and environment.

No, his mind is not for rent
To any god or government
Always hopeful, yet discontent
He knows changes aren't permanent
But change is

>> Great lines - the man's mind will not be taken hostage by religion or politics. He cannot be fed any opiates or agendas. He is hopeful for humanity and the world, yet also sees the current evil that humans inflict on one another. This is the source of his overall discontentment. While no change is permanent, change is the only constant in our world.

What you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the witness, catch the wit
Catch the spirit, catch the spit

>> Same as before - man's actions define the essence of man.

The world is, the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his eyes are wide

>> The slight change in these lyrics also leads to a slightly nuanced interpretation. The world's love and life are as deep as the man's eyes are wide - man's perceptions of the world define reality.

Exit the warrior
Today's Tom Sawyer
He gets high on you
And the energy you trade
He gets right on to
The friction of the day

>> As the man exits the world, his life's meaning is still defined by his interactions with other people. Still haven't decided exactly how I want to interpret the lines about energy transfer and friction of the day - something about the power of life/death maybe...

Anyway, here's a link to the song. Epic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsVCcytLsBA