Like or Dislike: Imperial Hotel

[skcin]

I love the energy, I love the music, but I don't really love this song. Lyrics - way too many "he said, she said, and he says..." for my taste. I have particular disdain for:

"She probably goes under another name
Well that's a good idea."

and

"Well, I think she just went home"

Sounds like she's chatting with her neighbor or something. The lyrics are not poetic, not dreamy & mysterious. Way too literal & boring. Yeah, they're kind of sad (I get "well, I'm lonely but that was my decision, so I have to live with it" from it) but I just don't "feel" this song.

Live - no way. Not now, at least. Maybe in 1986, but I'm sure it would have been a mess. So no, I am not that upset that she never tried this live.

BTW - just because this tune is not one of my faves does not mean I don't howl "don't cry baby, I can save you" when it's playing.