Ten Days of Amanda Palmer – Day 7
Sometimes controversy finds Amanda Palmer (reBellyon), and sometimes Amanda Palmer finds controversy. It’s hard to imagine that Amanda did not foresee the uptight twittering of the easily offended when she penned “Oasis,” a catchy pop-tune that describes how one girl’s obsession with the British rock band Oasis helps her cope with rape and an abortion.
Here’s a snippet of the song lyrics:
when i went to get tested i brought along my best friend
melissa mahoney (who had once been molested)
and she knew how to get there
she knew all the nurses; they were all really friendly
but the test came out positivei’ve had better days but i don’t care
‘cause i just sent a letter in the mail
It’s quite shocking stuff, especially with a doo-wop, happy beat. Yet, the very ones who bleat about the song’s lyrics and saccharine tone are missing the point and are the subject of the song: of how society sugarcoats a serious problem.
Damn good song. Enjoy!
Photo by Beth Hommel
Interview Question 7:
Sara M. Harvey: What is your favorite track on the album? Why this one? What makes it special to you?
Amanda Palmer: I love Guitar Hero, and Astronaut, as far as the actual recordings go, mostly because they’re so covered with Ben Folds and I hear something new every time I listen.
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