[Volokh] Jonathan Adler: Sunday Song Lyric:

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Posted by Jonathan Adler:
Sunday Song Lyric:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2008_06_08-2008_06_14.shtml#1212929673


   [1]Weezer is a quirky band from L.A. with a [2]devoted following. One
   VC reader wrote to recommend their latest single, "Pork and Beans,"
   for today's song lyric. The [3]Wikipedia page on the song has an
   interesting tidbit about its inspiration:

     This was written by [lead singer Rivers] Cuomo as a reaction to a
     meeting with Geffen where the band was told it needed to record
     more-commercial material. Cuomo remarked, "I came out of it pretty
     angry. But ironically, it inspired me to write another song."

   The YouTube-inspired video is available on YouTube (where else)
   [4]here. The lyrics begin:

     They say I need some Rogaine to put in my hair
     Work it out at the gym to fit my underwear
     Oakley makes the shades that transform a tool
     Youâd hate for the kids to think that you lost your cool
     Iâmma do the things that I wanna do
     I ainât got a thing to prove to you
     Iâll eat my candy with the pork and beans
     Excuse my manners if I make a scene
     I ainât gonna wear the clothes that you like
     Iâm finally dandy with the me inside
     One look in the mirror and Iâm tickled pink
     I donât give a hoot about what you think

   The full lyrics can be found [5]here.

References

   1. http://www.weezer.com/
   2. http://www.weezernet.com/
   3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork_and_Beans_%28song%29
   4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muP9eH2p2PI
   5. http://www.weezernet.com/index.php?page=lyrics&lid=247