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Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:33 pm
by Well, Well, Well
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I think we're gonna need help from the booklet on that one. certainly doesn't sound like "awesome logic"

Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:41 pm
by Bruce the Duck
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I also can't figure out the line before "proven methodology."

Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:46 pm
by WAYFan
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Ok, what I HEAR for that is "providing our supply chain with diversity". But I have no idea if that's right.

Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:50 pm
by Bruce the Duck
That sounds right. Good job!

Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:10 am
by NJAlFan
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I hated this song at first. It's not at all funny but it's an amazing piece of music if you ask me. Very unique for Al

Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:47 am
by jacobpacek
Not sure if this has already been brought up on this topic, but Al confirmed in an interview that this is a CSN(Y) style parody. Although I'm pretty we we've all already established that.

Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:18 am
by Good Enough For Now
Bruce the Duck wrote:
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I also can't figure out the line before "proven methodology."
Spoiler:
Advance our market share vis-à-vis our proven methodology.

Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 1:03 pm
by mrmeadows
jacobpacek wrote:Not sure if this has already been brought up on this topic, but Al confirmed in an interview that this is a CSN(Y) style parody. Although I'm pretty we we've all already established that.
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This is pretty clear-cut based on the "do-do-do-do-do" background vocals at the end. I love this one. Brilliant idea to use CSNY (known for their poetic, sometimes political lyrics) to deliver a company's mission statement in typical cold, unfeeling biz-speak language. Lyrics are not inherently funny, but the joke is the juxtaposition of the style-parody target and the hard-hearted business world.
This is one of the sharpest social satires Al has ever recorded.

Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 1:12 pm
by Bruce the Duck
mrmeadows wrote:
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This is pretty clear-cut based on the "do-do-do-do-do" background vocals at the end.
I can't remember - which song is that from. I know I've heard it, but can't put my finger on it.

Re: [spoiler][lyrics] Mission Statement

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 1:39 pm
by mrmeadows
Bruce the Duck wrote:
mrmeadows wrote:
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This is pretty clear-cut based on the "do-do-do-do-do" background vocals at the end.
I can't remember - which song is that from. I know I've heard it, but can't put my finger on it.
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It's from "Judy Blue Eyes". It's in the final section of the song. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suite:_Judy_Blue_Eyes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;