The songs on Emotional Wreck
mimic the stages of grief we go through when a relationship ends. First
you fight, then you blame, then you’re mad, then you’re sad, then you
beg, then you grovel; eventually, you realize that, really, in order to
get over someone, you have to get on someone else.
Songs like Passive Aggressive reflect upon the cute
little problems that get blown out of proportion in every dysfunctional
relationsh.
The Ghost of Your Ex, is written for dates who can't stop talking
about their ex-boyfriends.
Don’t Pass Out is a rant against excessive drinking,
especially before the most important moment of the night.
See You Next Tuesday shows that the songwriter is still
fluent in his native east coast tongue, especially in the last line of
the song which impressively uses the same word six times.
The album ends on my new approach to women, Booty Call.
|
|