Song of the day

Possum Kingdom by The Toadies. This group has at least 2 or 3 albums. The album that the afore mentioned song comes from, Pleather (???) really kicks ass. How it is that their record company won't push any of their other songs, I have no idea.

Back to Possum Kingdom. It's written in some odd time signature that only adds to the song's charm. It's about vampires and seems to follow the route of Anne Rice. Here's the lyrics, make your own decision:

Make up your mind
Decide to walk with me
Around the lake tonight
Around the lake tonight
By my side
By my side
I'm not gonna lie
I'll not be a gentleman
Behind the boathouse
I'll show you my dark secret

I'm not gonna lie
I want you for mine
My blushing bride
My lover, be my lover, yeah...

Don't be afraid
I didn't mean to scare you
So help me, Jesus

I can promise you
You'll stay as beautiful
With dark hair
And soft skin...forever
Forever

Make up your mind
Make up your mind
And I'll promise you
I will treat you well
My sweet angel
So help me, Jesus

(hey, hey, hey)

Give it up to me
Give it up to me
Do you wanna be
My angel?
So help me!

Be my angel
Be my angel
Do you wanna die?
I promise you
I will treat you well
My sweet angel
So help me, Jesus

Jesus
Jesus
Jesus...

Sounds like the tale of how Lestat made Louis a vampire to me. A lot of gay overtones in those books.