I’m one of those unusual people who actually listens to lyrics.

Just tonight, I was listening to (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding. I like the song, but whenever I hear:

And this loneliness won’t leave me alone

I think: “Make up your mind! Do you want to be left alone, or not?”

I realize that this might have been intentionally ironic, but it bugs me.

Also, from the Bread song “If“:

If a man could be two places at one time I’d be with you

Tomorrow and today, beside you all the way

Huh?

Isn’t that being in one place at two times?

Am I the only one bothered by stuff like this?