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Although no direct explanation is offered for "his" sexual indifference, Idol drops some hints. The mention of "seven eleven" and "collecting a fare" suggest that this male figure is finding sexual gratification elsewhere, most likely in shady trysts during the night.
Thus, Idol's reference to the "midnight hour" in the chorus serves a dual purpose - it highlights the subject's adultery and her partner's odd sexual behavior. At the end of the verse, Idol drops an hint to the nature of "his" unusual nighttime activities. The reference to hair care suggests that this other male figure is a dandy, most likely a homosexual. All is clear. The subject of the song is trapped in a relationship with a uninterested partner and is using Idol simply for sexual release.
Already complex, "Rebel Yell" contains one more twist. Although the first verse suggests that Idol's "little angel" is no more than an insecure groupie, the true nature of the the protagonists' roles is revealed at the end of the song. It is the woman who is sexually independent and Idol who is vulnerable.
References to "the ward" suggest that Idol is being driven insane by the subject's refusal to reciprocate his feelings. The subject's "tears of pain" are exploited to justify Idol's demands. In return for providing sexual release and company for the neglected and frustrated subject, he wishes for her to fulfill some of his demands, even if quid pro quo is not fulfilled.
Idol's plea to "give you all and have none" completes his subjugation- he is at the mercy of a cold-hearted woman who has been herself treated coldly!
The song traces the continued downfall of Idol's character, furthering the cycle of manipulation and neglect already established. After his failed advances in "Rebel Yell", Idol returns home to re-ignite an old flame. The first verse of "White Wedding" sets the tone: "Hey little sister what have you done?
Hey little sister who's the only one? Hey little sister who's your superman? Hey little sister who's the one you want? Hey little sister shotgun! The confidence of Idol's boasts, however, seems remarkably hollow.
He seems shocked by an unnamed indiscretion by the subject, inquiring "Hey little sister, what have you done? His reference to "Little sister" trumps the cliched religious imagery of "Rebel Yell", by revealing the desired characteristics of Idol's ideal sexual partner: young, insecure, and vulnerable.
Does the subject of the song actually fit Idol's criteria, or is Idol merely projecting his own insecurities onto the subject? The reference to "shotgun" suggests that Idol is prematurely pushing the subject to marriage. The key conflicts have emerged. The chorus only offers more contradictions: "It's a nice day to start again. It's a nice day for a white wedding. The first line, discusses atoning for past misdeeds, and beginning anew. The second line, discusses the prospect of a "white wedding"; a ceremony typically reserved for a virginal bride.
The conflict is unavoidably apparent- if one must atone for impure deeds, a wedding ceremony reserved for the innocent and pure seems extraordinarily out of place. William Martin "Billy" Joel born May 9, is an American singer, pianist, songwriter, and classical composer.
Originally from the Bronx, New York, he is the third-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with 33 Top 40 hits and six Grammy Awards to his name.
As his breakout hit "Piano Man" implies, he is a skilled piano player, and many of his most famous songs have strong keyboard elements. His discography has a wide range of styles, including schmaltzy soft-rock love songs that perhaps reveal Too Much Information about his relationships especially that with ex-wife Christie Brinkley , tributes to s artists and stylings, attempts at working class rock comparable to Bruce Springsteen , jazzy ruminations on fame, religion, substance abuse something he has experience in , or his hometown of New York City, bluesy piano numbers, and pure classical compositions.
Said range contributed to the formation of Movin Out , one of the first and best known examples of the Jukebox Musical. Joel has mostly retired from pop songwriting and recording since the late '90s, but he still tours quite frequently, sometimes with close friend Elton John.
He is currently the "artist-in-residence" at Madison Square Garden, playing at least one show there every month for several years when venues are open, anyways. References to his songs come up in pop culture quite a bit: among them a second season episode of American Idol had the contestants singing songs from his catalog, he's been the musical guest on four episodes of Saturday Night Live , an entire episode of Freaks and Geeks was dedicated to his music and surprisingly, kept all of it for the DVD , and a classic Sesame Street skit has him serenading Oscar the Grouch along with Marlee Matlin.
The music video starts with a man played by Joel in a gym after his 25th high school reunion party. Looking around at posters of several class awards, he breaks into song as his band, apparently portrayed as his high school friends, enters the gym. As they sing, they alternate between their high school and current selves, ending with their high school selves walking out of the restroom and interacting with a puzzled janitor. Example of: A Cappella.
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