Radio Paradise (mobile)

Music and Lyrics: Norman Span
Let us put men and women together
See which one is smarter
Some say men, but I say no
The women got the men like a puppet show
It ain't me - it's the people that say
That the men are leading the women astray
But I say that the women today
Are smarter than the men in every way
That's right, the women are smarter
That's right, the women are smarter
That's right, the women are smarter
The women are smarter that's right
(that' right)
Little boy sit on the corner and cry
Big man come and he ask him why
Says I can't do what the big boys do
Man sat down and he cried too
It ain't me, but the people who say
That the men are leading the women astray
But I say that the women today
Are smarter than the men in every way
That's right, the women are smarter
That's right, the women are smarter
That's right, the women are smarter
The women are smarter that's right
(that' right)
Ever since the world began
Women been imitating the ways of men
But listen, boys cause I've got a plan
Give it up, don't try to understand
It ain't me - it's the people that say
That the men are leading the women astray
But I say that the women today
Are smarter than the men in every way
That's right, the women are smarter
That's right, the women are smarter
That's right, the women are smarter
The women are smarter that's right
(that' right)

Jamunca Feb 20, 2010 - 19:32	bam23 wrote: How stupid are the comments for this song? Well, not all are reflexively bashing simply because they decided at some point in their miserable shrunken lives that anything by the Grateful Dead is unacceptable, etc. BUT: This is a cover of a much older song. Have any of you bright folks heard of Harry Belafonte? If you want to complain about the lyrics, it might be useful to know who wrote them, or originally sang them. I do not care who does or does not like the band, but the response to Grateful Dead music, by a disappointingly large portion of the log-onners (listener seems too generous), is a bit like not liking a person because of his ancestry, or disliking a musician because of his political beliefs. Just hearing them seems to elicit irrational hatred (I do not use the word to describe music, but commenters on this site sure do) from some. I feel a bit sorry for you. Why so serious? [ Reply ]
bam23 Feb 20, 2010 - 19:30	How stupid are the comments for this song? Well, not all are reflexively bashing simply because they decided at some point in their miserable shrunken lives that anything by the Grateful Dead is unacceptable, etc. BUT: This is a cover of a much older song. Have any of you bright folks heard of Harry Belafonte? If you want to complain about the lyrics, it might be useful to know who wrote them, or originally sang them. I do not care who does or does not like the band, but the response to Grateful Dead music, by a disappointingly large portion of the log-onners (listener seems too generous), is a bit like not liking a person because of his ancestry, or disliking a musician because of his political beliefs. Just hearing them seems to elicit irrational hatred (I do not use the word to describe music, but commenters on this site sure do) from some. I feel a bit sorry for you. [ Reply ]
Dude Feb 20, 2010 - 19:27	Great version of a great tune. Don't hate. [ Reply ]
pinklife Feb 20, 2010 - 19:21	I would rather shove thumbtacks into my gums than hear this song again. [ Reply ]
OmegaConcern Jan 20, 2010 - 09:57	nate917 wrote: You were hesitant to spell out "God" but had no compunction about spelling out "fucking"? Hmm. In order to correctly explain my disdain. [ Reply ]
nate917 Jan 20, 2010 - 09:41	OmegaConcern wrote: Dear G-d, I fucking hate the Grateful Dead. You were hesitant to spell out "God" but had no compunction about spelling out "fucking"? Hmm. [ Reply ]
dggeek Jan 20, 2010 - 09:31	That's right, this song is a drill into my ear canals. That's right, this song is a drill into my ear canals. That's right, this song is a drill into my ear canals. That's right, this song is a drill into my ear canals. That's right, this song is a drill into my ear canals. That's right, this song is a drill into my ear canals. [ Reply ]
OmegaConcern Jan 20, 2010 - 09:29	Dear G-d, I fucking hate the Grateful Dead. [ Reply ]
fredriley Jan 20, 2010 - 09:29	bluedot wrote: Had 2 give it a 10 just to counteract all those 1's. C'mon people, get a clue. It's cool, if just for Jerry's excellent, workmanlike GTR solo! It's just supposed to be a fun live song. What's with all the 1's? Lighten up, people! I was 'groovin'' with it up until yer man started singing then I just had to mute as it was hurting my brain. Normally I wouldn't give the Dead the time of day but the instrumentals were fine and I was just about to hit the 5 rating when the shouting started, which knocked off 3. Sorry. 8 for the album cover, though :o) [ Reply ]
ploba Jan 20, 2010 - 09:29	how do they remember the words? [ Reply ]
Papernapkin Jan 20, 2010 - 09:27	annie_fannie wrote: It's hippie music, what do you expect? No, it's hillbilly music. Hippies are smarter. [ Reply ]
Webfoot Jan 20, 2010 - 09:25	bluedot wrote: Had 2 give it a 10 just to counteract all those 1's. C'mon people, get a clue. It's cool, if just for Jerry's excellent, workmanlike GTR solo! It's just supposed to be a fun live song. What's with all the 1's? Lighten up, people! Okay, I've taken your advice. Feelin' light, open, ready for anything. . . . . Wow, I still really don't like this song. 1 [ Reply ]
fran_tarkenton Jan 20, 2010 - 09:25	This song is pure propaganda! Must have been written by Hillary! [ Reply ]
AvoidingWork Jan 20, 2010 - 09:24	spicymonkey wrote: Ha ha ha! I guess I never listened to this song very closely (or looked at the title). I always thought they were singing "That's right, the women are smaller." What's that about women being smart? You didn't specify your gender in your profile but I'm guessing that you're taking a little ribbing at your own expense. Very nice. [ Reply ]
daveesh Jan 20, 2010 - 09:24	[ Reply ]
nate917 Jan 20, 2010 - 09:22	lattalo wrote: If I was not smarter than you I would respond in kind to your comment, but I am smarter so I will ignore it! Um, that should be "If I were not smarter...." It's the subjunctive, Smarty. [ Reply ]
whtahtefcuk Jan 20, 2010 - 09:21	Go Brent [ Reply ]
Sleepytyme Dec 19, 2009 - 23:42	bluedot wrote: Had 2 give it a 10 just to counteract all those 1's. C'mon people, get a clue. It's cool, if just for Jerry's excellent, workmanlike GTR solo! It's just supposed to be a fun live song. What's with all the 1's? Lighten up, people! Indeed!!! [ Reply ]
lattalo Dec 19, 2009 - 23:34	erichb wrote: Been a long time since I've heard this tune. Reminds me of my ex-girlfriend, who was too smart for her own good. There is no such thing, being too smart. She isn't with you anymore is she! [ Reply ]
bluedot Dec 19, 2009 - 23:34	Had 2 give it a 10 just to counteract all those 1's. C'mon people, get a clue. It's cool, if just for Jerry's excellent, workmanlike GTR solo! It's just supposed to be a fun live song. What's with all the 1's? Lighten up, people! [ Reply ]