Adrian's Idiom

Posted by Sid Smith
14 Jul 2015

in case you’re unsure, an idiom is a phrase or expression used figuratively rather than literally. for example if you use the expression "he bought the farm" you are not referring to someone purchasing real estate, you’re talking about someone dying.

Adrian Belew has unveiled his latest composition on his Youtube page. Writing about the tune Adrian notes "it’s a brand new song called "idiom" from the upcoming FLUX pack.*

idioms fascinate me because they are usually bizarre. there are thousands of idioms in the english language. this song is made entirely of idioms.

idiom

it was raining cats and dogs
between a rock and a hard place
so I drove him up the wall
and down to the wire
at the drop of a hat,
an arm and a leg
he lost his head
for a piece of cake

so he went back to the drawing board
for a taste of his own medicine
with a chip on his shoulder
tighter than dick’s hat band
he was off the hook
on the fence
over the top
and out on a limb

singing
I’m an idiom
somebody’s pulling my leg
I’m an idiom
you must be pulling my leg

the song was recorded by daniel rowland and miles fuqua at studiobelew in mt. juliet, tennessee
mixed and mastered by daniel rowland
written and performed by yours truly
written on july 1, 2015

*a full explanation of the new FLUX pack is coming soon.



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