Barenaked Ladies Are Me

The new album (yes, I am old enough to still call them albums!) from the Barenaked Ladies, Barenaked Ladies Are Me was released last week, and I have to say, it is really, really good. It took me a couple of listens but it grew on me really fast. They have always had what I think were sophisticated, strong, and often funny songs, and these songs continue in that tradition, but they just seem more mature, and maybe a bit more consistent. Take It Back is my favorite so far, and I think TJ will find a few things to read into the lyrics as well :) Take it Back It's hard enough to notice Harder still to react Just a stone's throw from the centre of our attention We all fade to black Save me from a villainous imagination Deliver me from my friends If I said something to make you mad I will take it back It's hard enough to stomach But try to look away Is this a news report or a trailer for a motion picture? It all fades to grey Save me from a villainous imagination Deliver me from my friends If I said something to make you mad I will take it back Long lines and warning signs Think of all the lives saved by plastic knives It's naive, but make-believe We will never lose if we remove our shoes It's hard to keep your mouth shut Harder still to make noise But we can't have the perfect 20/20 hindsight That our fate enjoys So save me from a villainous imagination Deliver me from my friends And if I said something to make you mad I will take it back I will take it back