Hat tip to commenter Rajmahall for mentioning “Barracuda” co-writer Roger Fisher’s reaction to the whole Sarah Palin controversy. Fisher was less irritated by the Republican ticket’s use of the song than the Wilson sisters–but as a supporter of the opposing side, he’s decided to donate a portion of his royalities from the track to the Obama campaign. [Political Ticker]
One “Barracuda” Songwriter Makes Best Of The Whole Sarah Palin Situation
September 9th, 2008 // 12 Comments
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I’m begining to think you guys don’t like Sarah Palin that much.
I like her just fine as Governor of Alaska.
@Audif Jackson Winters III: Considering that as mayor she chared rape victims for their own forensic exams, meanwhile sinking the town 20 million in debt for a fucking sports complex, yeah. She’s an asshole.
We here at Idolator pride ourselves on our shameless blue-stateyness.
Wait, I thought we hated all politicians equally
Not this year.
I find this simply amazing!
It reflects the poor judgement of both Sarah Palin and John McCain.
Did either of these candidates listen to the lyrics? Barracuda isn’t
a flattering song… but if the shoe fits…
“If the real thing don’t do the trick
No, you better make up something quick
You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick
Ooooooohhhh, barra barracuda…”
From Wikipedia:
Upon its release “Barracuda” became Heart’s second top-twenty hit in
the U.S., peaking at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100. The song
has become one of the band’s signature tunes and is still a staple on
American classic rock radio playlists.
Ann Wilson revealed in interviews that the song was about Heart’s
anger towards Mushroom Records attempted publicity stunt involving
sisters Ann and Nancy and a made up lesbian affair. The song
particularly focuses on Ann’s rage towards a fan who came up to her
after a concert asking how her “lover” was. She initially thought he
was talking about her then boyfriend, band member Michael Fisher.
After he revealed he was talking about her sister Nancy Wilson, Ann
became angry and went back to her hotel room to write the song.[1]
“Barracuda”
Heart (A.Wilson/N.Wilson/R.Fisher)
So this aint the end -
I saw you again today
I had to turn my heart away
Smiled like the sun -
Kisses for real
And tales – it never fails!
You lying so low in the weeds
I bet you gonna ambush me
Youd have me down down down down on my knees
Now wouldnt you, barracuda?
Back over time we were all
Trying for free
You met the porpoise and me
No right no wrong, selling a song-
A name, whisper game.
If the real thing don’t do the trick
You better make up something quick
You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick
Ooooooh, barracuda?
Sell me sell you the porpoise said
Dive down deep down to save my head
You…i think you got the blues too.
All that night and all the next
Swam without looking back
Made for the western pools – silly fools!
If the real thing don’t do the trick
No, you better make up something quick
You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick
Ooooooohhhh, barra barracuda.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh.
FMR
And wouldn’t you know it, those ignorant motherfucking assholes running the McCain/Palin campaign (who don’t listen to anyone when they’re asked to do anything anyways) are *STILL* using the song at public rallies, as they did today.
Wow, you’re fucking dense. NO MEANS NO.
@loudersoft: I choose instead to interpret it as an eloquent statement of how much they give a shit about what American citizens want. Apparently, we make superfun speedbumps to drive over.
@ObtuseIntolerant: Maybe she should try using “Stand By Your Man”. I doubt she’ll hear any dissent with that one and, if you’ve watched any of her campaign stops during this election, you understand why a) my statement is not sexist and b) it’s a much more appropriate choice than “Barracuda”.
@loudersoft: I think she should use “Stupid Girl”.
Sarah Palin’s campaign song has been staring her in the face this whole time: Kid Rock’s “American Bad-Ass”
And he would LOVE it if she used it…