Is it safe inside your head?

[sovay]

I discovered this afternoon that the name of the Japanese folk hero Momotarō does not really mean "Peach Boy." Rather, Tarō is a popular boy's name—which made me think that, if rendered idiomatically into English, Momotarō should be Peach Jack. Then I realized that while "Peach Boy" may not be a strict translation, "Peach Jack" sounds like a species of moonshine. This is why I am not a professional translator from the Japanese.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers' By the Way (2002) is not the album for me to listen to when I'm in a bad mood.

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[sovay]

Why? Does it compound it, or banish it prematurely?

It seems to make all the hurt and wistful lyrics stick out.

I got dosed by you and closer than most to you and what am I supposed to do?
Take it away, I never had it anyway, take it away and everything will be okay . . .

(In general practice, I am very fond of the album.)

[tithenai.livejournal.com]

Ohh, yes. That's one of those songs... It really gets to me.

Maybe you should listen to the Decemberists, and let their gleeful madness cheer you? I hope you feel better soon!

[sovay]

Maybe you should listen to the Decemberists, and let their gleeful madness cheer you?

Heh. I do like the Decemberists.

I hope you feel better soon!

Thanks!