One Way Or Another
It’s the scenario in every romantic comedy where the ambitious bakery owner or architect is initially rebuffed by their love interest. Then there’s Blondie and her montage of self improvement goals and/or funny conspiracy theory wall as she plotting to win them over. Unfortunately, the well-intentioned romantic partner is writing loving overtures to the tune of a stalker song. The band’s lead vocalist Debbie Harry clarified in an Entertainment Weekly interview that the song was inspired by some nutjob who hounded her. But he tried to add a little levity so it becomes a little more humorous. Somehow, he believed that is a typical type of defense mechanism.
One Way Or Another
Gangnam Style
Psy’s hit, with its dance imitating someone riding a hidden horse, was Korea’s first major worldwide musical export. Its own absurd music video showing various aspects of Psy’s high-flying lifestyle are shown to be terribly depressing. If you are unfamiliar with Korean culture, it is tempting to believe that Psy is merely mocking himself; nevertheless, both the hit and the video are ridiculing a certain way of life in which people seek the luxurious appearance while disregarding their basic requirements. The song talked about the Gangnam district, where the social climbers consume cheap food just to acquire expensive coffee they guzzle down in one swallow, symbolizes the fake commercial mindset.
Gangnam Style
