Best Opening Lyrics: No. 16

--Pavement's 'Stereo'
So, so true. Don't overthink this one, people.
Listen to the line!
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Filed under: The Hit List

Posted by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
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Reader Comments(1 of 2)
chrisat 8-06-2007
how many people in the world have even heard this song? 7? 8? throw this one in the same dumpster as 50 cent....or as we say in america fifty centS
Seth Cat 8-06-2007
Yeah, you're right. Opening lines should TOTALLY be judged by their presence on the Top 40. Have a listen to Pavement. You might be surprised how stale Top 40 bullshit sounds afterwards.
frankat 8-06-2007
never heard of pavement.....gotta hear more.....awesome
colinat 8-06-2007
Yeah, don't diss Pavement. Is that why you left this comment, though? Why you went through the trouble of setting up the email password and everything? Just to say you didn't like it? I don't think people who criticize music should be allowed to enjoy such a great thing. I mean, it makes other people happy. Just let it be.
Leeat 8-06-2007
As Tony Montana would say, "You drive worse than my blind grandmother." PAVEMENT hits the road.
chrisat 8-06-2007
colin....grow up....get an opinion...get a thought
nikoat 8-07-2007
i think colin is right.they want u to leave a comment, not piss on every song that isnt up to ur o' so high standard
nikoat 8-07-2007
also, chris is a douchebag
the other jamesat 8-07-2007
seriously, pavement is one of the greatest bands ever. no one's heard of them, (A) cause they're from the early 90's and (B) they were too bizarre to get any radio play. doesn't change the fact that their first two albums rank among the best. if you like to stray from the top 40, check these guys out
mcscotchat 8-07-2007
Part of the beauty of Pavement is the fact that douchebags automatically hate them. The first two albums are classic, but Brighten the Corners holds up really well, too, especially when compared to the major label "indie" of today.
B Martinat 8-07-2007
Yay! Pavement get a mention. one of my favourite bands. I'm glad they never got too big and spoilt it for me. they're out little secret Pavement fans!
J Zat 8-07-2007
I never expected to see Pavement here but I totally agree, after you here this song once or twice you'll be singing it for the rest of your life.
kmrcat 8-07-2007
WHAT???!!!???!!!
The Truthat 8-07-2007
This opening line is SOOOOOOOOOOOO lame. There are hundreds better.
rickdmerat 8-07-2007
Yeah, I agree, I love this song!
The Voice of Geddy Leeat 8-07-2007
Pigs, they tend to wiggle when they walk
The infrastructure rots
And the owners hate the jocks
With their agents and their dates
If the signatures are checked
Youll just have to wait
And were counting up the instants that we save
Tired nation so depraved
From the cheap seats see us
Wave to the camera
It took a giant ramrod
To raze the demon settlement
But high-ho silver, ride
High-ho silver, ride
Take another ride to see me home
Listen to me! Im on the stereo stereo
Oh my baby baby baby baby babe
Gave me malaria hysteria
What about the voice of geddy lee
How did it get so high?
I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy?
(I know him and he does!)
And youre my fact-checkin cuz
(aww...)
Well focus on the quasar in the mist
The kaiser has a cyst
And Im a blank want list
The qualms you have and if they stick
They will drown you in a crick
In the neck of a woods
That was populated by
Tired nation on the fly
Everybody knows advice
That was give out for free
Lots of details to discern
Lots of details
But high-ho silver ride
High-ho silver ride
Takes another ride to make me
Oh, get off the air
Im on the stereo stereo
Oh my baby baby baby baby baby babe
Gave me malaria hysteria
courtlandat 8-08-2007
I can't believe Cypress Hill "Insane in the Membrane" did not get in..."Who you tryin' to get crazy with jese, don't you know I'm loco?"
*kirstin*at 8-16-2007
I've never heard of Pavement before, but I think he has a cute voice :)
Nicolisat 8-18-2007
Now I'm guessing maybe an 8 yr old picked this, am I right? This song is garbage!! Please if someone's going to pick best opening lines, lets hear from the professionals!! And, who has even heard of this group? and who signed these deadbeats?
BobKaneat 9-08-2007
One of the best bands of the 90's. "Stereo" is great for mix tapes,a frequent choice indeed! Listen to the lead singer Steven Malkmus' solo material,more refined than Pavement with tighter musicianship,but still sarcastic and quirky.