![]() See if you can’t snag that someone special or maybe resolve a conflict or two with a bold declaration of wants and needs. In fact, obfuscation, deceit, chemical enhancement, aggression, or passive-aggressiveness are tickets to frustration. Whether you have the confidence of Chrissy or the timidness of a choir boy, assertive communication is one of the best ways to get your needs met. This is why we’re back to the bold declarations of the bridge and outro chorus. But if we want to be noticed it’s probably best to be direct. We drop the inhibitions and we can finally say what’s on our minds. Likewise, a toke of that good-good weed, and we’re relaxed. Maybe we dance around, engaging in more passive games. However, we might use some of the other methods described in the next verse. Sadly, that’s something we want from others but rarely do for ourselves. It’s a declaration of confidence in one’s abilities and a clear need for attention. Assertive communication clears up ambiguity without being crass. Or aggressively accusing someone to get your point across. It’s directly stating your wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings without masking intention. The alternative to aggressive arrogance or passive-aggressive hinting is assertive communication. Sometimes the frustration mounts and we break. Or maybe we lack confidence so we restrain ourselves? We can’t possibly say how we feel, right? What about rejection? What if they don’t feel as we do? As a result, we make hints and hope someone notices. Perhaps we have an opinion we are special and someone we want to connect with should just recognize it. This game of hot and cold models two ways we attempt to gain attention through less than assertive means. ![]() Furthermore, the intentions are clear give up that well-deserved time and affection. But Chrissy sings as if she’s had enough playing around. Perhaps the setup was playing it cool and aloof. Specifically, they deserve our attention for just how special they are. I got have some of your attention, give it to me A bold declaration that despite the protagonist’s pleasure-driven motives. The hook in “Brass In Pocket” is set for a chorus that reels us in. The chiming guitars are setting a groove. Now we’re all lathered up for a sensory delight. But suddenly, more mystery is piled on top with wondering what our singer could possibly be imagining. Lyrically, it’s a fantastic use of vague imagery that things are about to get physical. Gonna use my fingers, g onna use my, my, my, imagination Gonna use my style, g onna use my sidestep In the scene set, we get a nice rundown of our singer’s considerable physical attributes in the bridge. Perhaps some night moves? Consequently, motive doesn’t much matter to our protagonist though, it’s more of an exercise of skill and creativity. The first verses set up our scenario of a cocksure person with a great ass (the meaning of brass-in-pocket and I got bottle) on the hunt for affection mostly on a whim and to try out some new moves. Gonna make you, make you, make you notice ![]() Gonna make you, make you, make you notice and Moreover, the various means we have at our disposal for bagging someone’s attention. Looks and voice aside, “Brass in Pocket” is about seduction. She is an artful chanteuse and her look is somewhere between proto manic pixie dream girl and underground punk. Come with me on a journey of lyrical analysis on how to stand out to that special someone on this edition of Lyrics Shrink.įor the uninitiated, the thought of Chrissie Hynde having to beg for attention is pretty ludicrous. A song that walks the line of being forthright while maintaining an air of mystery. With so many people, places, and things vying for our attention, how does anything stand out above the noise? How do we get someone’s time and attention? Maybe Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders has the answer with “Brass in Pocket”.
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