2008 : 01 "Inner City Pressure" by Flight of the Conchords

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Neon signs, hidden messages. Questions, answers, fetishes. You know you're not in high finance. Considering second hand underpants. I love Flight of the Conchords. I have convinced my wife to love Flight of the Conchords. After two seasons, I can't wait for the third season to hit the air. The show works because both the situation comedy and the musical comedy are excellent. This song is a great example of that I love about them. This song is a clear take-off on the Pet Shop Boys. They do lots of different song styles on the show. I love them the best when it is clear who the song is making fun of. They really nail the style of this song. The lyrics of the song are also great, just being a little off from what would expect from a pop song on this subject. The lines about second hand underpants, being a concert flutist, and having to stand there because they sold the chair are just a little out of place. You might miss them if you are not playing attention. On top of all of that, it is all in the service of the comedy of the show and running jokes in the show. You don't measure up to the expectation. When you're unemployed, there's no vacation. No one cares, no one sympathizes. You just stay home and play synthesizers. —Rich Thomas Listen: Flight of the Conchords >> "Inner City Pressure"