![]() ![]() ![]() No, it doesn’t make sense, but it’s still stirring, beautiful in its own weird way, and undeniably unforgettable. Unterberger concluded that the song "is about a relationship that’s troubled by matters of emotional and/or physical distance, but that the singer feels strongly enough about to keep it going just the same…until the chorus, at which point he decides that it’s not worth the trouble. Unterberger also noted that "The phrase 'I want it that way' is similarly devoid of inherent meaning, but it’s used recurringly as a kind of conclusive phrase, always calling back to those first two lines, as the song gets gradually more despairing in nature." Unterberger also found out that "The chorus would appear to be in direct opposition to the rest of the song." ![]() Even worse, no further explanation is given for what 'that' is." The critic assumed that in the song "someone simply doesn't like it when his lover expresses preferences, never wanting to hear when his girlfriend says she wants things in particular ways".Īndrew Unterberger of PopDust also questioned the song's lyrics, writing that "the song doesn't make a whole lot of sense" and noting "the odd phrasing of the title and certain other key lyrics". For Westhoff, "Mainly, the meaning of 'that' is at issue." While analyzing the lyrics, Westhoff perceived that, "None of the sentiments in the chorus seem to go with any of the other ones. Many critics over the years have questioned the song's lyrical meaning, mainly the line, "I want it that way." Ben Westhoff of LA Weekly dissected the song, writing that its lyrical content "makes zero sense". Korn, “Twisted Transistor”: Outlandish Rock □□ No.One of the most well known, chart topping hits from the backstreet boys, loooll, I want it that way. Gah-day-um, this song kicks some serious a$$, even as it approaches 20 years old! Just remember, “And as the tears fall on / Your breasts, your dress / Vibrations coming through!” Or something like that □! When providing more context, via the chorus, hold it between your legs makes more sense: “A lonely life, where no one understands you / But don’t give up, because the music do,” Davis sings in the pre-chorus. It may not make perfect sense initially – particularly with those sexual references – but “Twisted Transistor” begins to make sense. “Hey you, hey you, Devil’s little sister / Listening to your twisted transistor…” Hmm… OK, □ Jonathan Davis… “Hold it between your legs / Turn it up, turn it up.” Um… Jonathan, Jonathan, what the actual hell are you talking about? So, the transistor part is associated with radio and music… But what exactly is being ‘held between your legs,’ with the “Low end is coming through / Can’t get enough?” Did □ Korn get outlandish, sexual, and unapologetic on □ “Twisted Transistor,” the crowning achievement from their 2005 album, □ See You On the Other Side? Are we talking, um, musical phallus here? Well, there’s obviously some innuendo thrown in there!Įven with some eyebrow-raising lyrics and references, the big takeaway from “Twisted Transistor” is the power of music. In the 15 th edition of Outlandish Rock □□ (2022), we explore □ “ Twisted Transistor” performed by □ Korn. ![]() The records featured on Outlandish Rock □□ can be classic or brand new. Reading Time: 3 min read In the 15 th edition of Outlandish Rock □□, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “ Twisted Transistor” performed by Korn.īring on the outlandishness! Outlandish Rock □□ provides background information and insight into rock and metal songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot. ![]()
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