Photo Shop Ian Anderson
"Photo Shop" by Ian Anderson, released in 1995, is a #Rock song that critiques the artificiality of modern life and the obsession with image manipulation. The lyrics explore themes of authenticity versus facade, reflecting on how technology alters perception. Musically, it features Anderson's distinctive flute work, blending rock with progressive elements. The song resonates with contemporary discussions on social media and self-image.
VERSE 1
A Morris Minor, a café noir –
Banana smoothie, snails in a jar
Three dodgy sailors, a girl on skates –
A little too muscled from doing weights
VERSE 2
A family wedding, a sushi bar –
Sand in the Seychelles, karaoke star
Lads on the razzle get lost in love
Paddington station, rain clouds above
CHORUS
The crumpled sheets of a long hot summer
Stored images like an acorn, drop
Squirreled away, but still remembered
By the man in the photo shop
VERSE 3
Rush hour on Praed Street: behind the glass –
A picture process, in one hour fast
Intimate portraits of topless wives –
Flashed indiscretions: snap-happy lives
CHORUS
A Morris Minor, a café noir –
Banana smoothie, snails in a jar
Three dodgy sailors, a girl on skates –
A little too muscled from doing weights
VERSE 2
A family wedding, a sushi bar –
Sand in the Seychelles, karaoke star
Lads on the razzle get lost in love
Paddington station, rain clouds above
CHORUS
The crumpled sheets of a long hot summer
Stored images like an acorn, drop
Squirreled away, but still remembered
By the man in the photo shop
VERSE 3
Rush hour on Praed Street: behind the glass –
A picture process, in one hour fast
Intimate portraits of topless wives –
Flashed indiscretions: snap-happy lives
CHORUS
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