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rfmcdonaldJohnny Pez' linkage to Garbage's signature song "Only Happy When It Rains" reminded me of my own fondness for the song, expressed way back in 2005.
I'd still compare Shirley Manson to Sylvia Plath, the two authors with their own lyrics angrily and hopelessly communicating their depression to their audiences, telling everything including--in a passive-aggressive style--their belief that nothing can be done to change things for the better. I'd still say that the song is a great one, on-target and lyrical and well-sung and well-performed, and I'd still say that the video is good accompaniment.
All I'd add is that I now get how this song is fundamentally a sad song.
I'd still compare Shirley Manson to Sylvia Plath, the two authors with their own lyrics angrily and hopelessly communicating their depression to their audiences, telling everything including--in a passive-aggressive style--their belief that nothing can be done to change things for the better. I'd still say that the song is a great one, on-target and lyrical and well-sung and well-performed, and I'd still say that the video is good accompaniment.
I only smile in the dark
My only comfort is the night gone black
I didn't accidentally tell you that
I'm only happy when it rains
You'll get the message by the time I'm through
When I complain about me and you
I'm only happy when it rains
All I'd add is that I now get how this song is fundamentally a sad song.
