Saturday, March 7, 2009
Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out
Their is a true genius behind this video, is it the juxtaposition of the upper class flaunting there fortunes over the hardworking class that is represented in Joe Jackson and the maid? Maybe it could also be the couple and the restaurant clashing with the hard images of the skyline and the street lights.
The lyrics themselves speak clear, but have numerous messages and meaning that can speak so much further then the three minutes and thirty-nine seconds of the song. Moreover, you could definitely go to the point that the lyrics transcend their era, for example "steppin' out into the light," what are we steppin' into in this day in age? the list in endless. Furthermore, I am merely trying to sound snooty and pretentious. If you are still reading, sit back and maybe have a laugh at the situationual humor that is occuring... Mind blowing isn't? This video by Joe Jackson is a gem, and I thank my sister for bringin' it to my attention.
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SWEEET!
jen, ryan and I recently had karaoke to singing "steppin out." mom, pam and aunt laura can attest to the accuracy of this occurence. It really is a great song. i wikied it (shh don't tell) and found out that it made an appearance on grand theft auto-vice city.
miss you buddy, next time it'll be four of us singing stepping out at the Ellen St karaoke bar/bedroom.
Eve
we're still singing this song. I think a favorite line is "get into a car and drive."
a work of genius, definitely.
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