Sunday, February 3, 2008

"Things that never cross a man's mind"

"Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind"
I need to go shopping* These shoes are all wrong* Just look in my closet* Not a thing to put on* I wonder how these jeans make me look from behind* Things that never cross a man's mind*

Lets turn off the TV* Now can't we just talk* Lets lay here and cuddle* Till we both drift off* If we don't make love* That'll be just fine* Things that never cross a man's mind*

That joke is too dirty* This steak is too thick* Ain't no way in the world I'll ever finish it* That car is too fast* This beer is too cold* And watching all this football is sure getting old* Wish I was working this weekend* Not on the lake wetting my line* Things that never cross a man's mind*

Her lips are too red* Her skirt is too tight* Her legs are too long* And her heels are too high* Boy, she looks like the marrying kind* Things that never cross a man's mind*

That joke is too dirty* This steak is too thick* Ain't no way in the world I'll ever finish it* That car is too fast* This beer is too cold* And watching all this football is sure getting old* Wish I was working this weekend* Not on the lake wetting my line* Things that never cross a man's mind*

I feel a little bloated* I think I'm fixing to start* That movie was good except for the violent parts* Brad Pitt is sexy* Why did he change his hair* I knew him and Jenny never had a prayer* These curtains clash with the carpet* The color scheme is a crime* Things that never cross a man's mind* Things that never cross a man's mind*


The lyrics of this song accomonied with a catchy tune summerize the main differences in men and women's thinking.
In the first verse the song concentrates on the differences in the way men and women value their personal apperences. Women spend more time thinking about what to wear, and also how they look to others. When a man is getting dressed its not the opinion of others that they have in mind. Men pick out clothes that are comfortable and work with their lifestyle.
A stereotype is the focus of the second verse. Many think of women as being the more sentimental and emotional gender. They enjoy talking and cuddling, while men are expected to with hold all emotions and feelings.
The chorus of the song takes things that men would say and switches it to how a woman sees it. To a man, a steak could never be too thick, and a beer too cold. The chorus assumes that men would rather fish and watch football than work.
Similar to the first verse, the third verse centers around apperence. This verse differs in it talks about how women look in mens eyes. The song assumes that all men are attracted to women that wear red lipstick, tight skirts, and high heels. At the end of the chorus is says "Man she looks like the marrying kind. Things that never cross a man's mind." This phrase points out the fact that when a man notices a women, marriage is not the first thing on his mind.
Taking into consideration that this song is based on assumptions and stereotypes, It is a fun way to poke fun of differences between men and women.

Analyzation can be broken down into four different groups. The song " Things that never cross a man's mind." Is an example of comedy. Comedy is the marriage story. The boy and girl fall in love and wish to be together but something is keeping them apat. In the case of the song, the something hindering the relationship is the differences between the men and women. If the two can over come the differences the love will be triumphant.

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