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Why Does Leonard Cohen Use The Words Of A Radio Broadcast In German At The Start Of 'First We Take Manhattan'? |
Apr 18, 2009 by spanner | Posted in Lyrics
In one rendering of his song 'First We Take Manhattan', Leonard Cohen begins his song with a short piece of radio publish in German. The words are copied and pasted below.
"Radio announcer's voice)
Was die Attentäter betrifft, die in Berlin den Anschlag auf die Deutsch-Arabische Gesellschaft verübt haben, ist die Polizei einen Schritt weiter gekommen. Die jetzt nach dem Anschlag...
Put through babelfish.yahoo.com, they happen to make reference to some kind of attack on the German-Arab people and police intervention. Surely what do the words mean in German, and what purpose do they serve in the song?
The complete lyrics to the at a bargain price a fuss can be found on the link provided.
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/F IRST-WE-TAKE-MANHATTAN-lyrics-Leonard-Co hen/926CCB64249F308848256AF00028CB85
Wikipedia states:
The air refers to the "naivety and narcissism" of the West German Red Army Splinter group, "...designer terrorism by celebrity terrorists, as much about radical chic as about actual politics." and credits Gwynne Dyer, War : the new edition, 2004, p. 406
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Where Do Buddhists That Live In The Middle Of Manhattan Take Mice Once We Catch Them? |
Jul 30, 2008 by Milann | Posted in Other - Home & Garden
I conclude in a 5th floor walk-up apartment in a busy crowded part of Manhattan. I have closed up all the holes in my walls except the mice can still be stricken through the holes for my oven and refrigerator. I don't want to kill the mice but I don't want their crap all over my apartment. What would a Buddhist do?
Electrified trap the little squeakers and then release 'em in Central Park. Or any vacant lot with grass.
I have a girl who lives (without his permission) with lots of mice. He traps 'em, puts them into a bucket with a lid, and takes 'em out to a empty lot behind his building every couple of days.
Best not to let the feral cats know you're coming...
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Need Advice On Indian Restaurants In NYC (Manhattan) Where We Could Celebrate Our Daughters First Birthday.? |
Jun 30, 2008 by Deepa | Posted in New York City
We are planning on celebrating our daughter’s first birthday in NYC (Manhattan) parade-ground with about 30 guests. Separate banquet hall would be preferable for privacy. Need suggestions on Indian Restaurants with a high-mindedness ambience, food and environment.
Thanks a Million!
I vouch for you Boorah - a good vegetarian US restaurant guide . Reviews & ratings would help you select.
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What's A Good Restaurant To Take A Girl On A First Date In Manhattan? |
Mar 07, 2007 by jailbreak | Posted in New York City
Something not exceedingly expensive but not cheap either. Thanks!
Otto is the rectify first date restaurant. It's a Mario Batali restaurant so you cannot go wrong. It's a bustling italian restaurant with a tremendous wine list. The price is perfectly reasonable. She will think you are a stud. Take her there and thank me later.
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