The lyrics for "Hold My Life" read like postmodern poetry: they don't make much rational sense (at least on the surface), yet they create a definite ambiance of alienation and despair. The one place where their meaning comes through loud and clear is in the chorus: “Hold my life Because I just might lose it Because I just might lose it Because I just might lose it” The refrain, "Razzle dazzle drazzle drone" is a modification of a phrase from the cartoon Tooter Turtle. Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg may have had a poetic meaning to his allusion. Toote… read more
The lyrics for "Hold My Life" read like postmodern poetry: they don't make much rational sense (at least on the surface), yet they cre… read more
The lyrics for "Hold My Life" read like postmodern poetry: they don't make much rational sense (at least on the surface), yet they create a definite ambiance of alienation… read more
The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and power pop influences in their sound. They become one of the leaders of the early alt-folk set and one of the flagship bands of the American post-punk scene in the 80s, being a major influence on 90sindie rock as well. The band's best known lineup consisted of Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitar), Bob Stinson (guitar), Tommy Stinson (bass) and Chris Mars (drums). They were infamous for their … read more
The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and po…read more
The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and power pop influences in their sound. They become… read more