Some darkly satirical songs are easily identified as such because they combine dark, humorous lyr... more Some darkly satirical songs are easily identified as such because they combine dark, humorous lyrics with peppy, upbeat music. Bobby Darin's "Goodbye Charlie" from the 1964 movie of the same name-and which are both referenced in "Murder Most Foul"-is an example of dark satire that's easily recognized as such because of its upbeat music. In the lyrics, Darin uses Charlie's philandering as justification for mocking his mortality: "Strike three, you are out," the singer gleefully croons about Charlie's death.
Some darkly satirical songs are easily identified as such because they combine dark, humorous lyr... more Some darkly satirical songs are easily identified as such because they combine dark, humorous lyrics with peppy, upbeat music. Bobby Darin's "Goodbye Charlie" from the 1964 movie of the same name-and which are both referenced in "Murder Most Foul"-is an example of dark satire that's easily recognized as such because of its upbeat music. In the lyrics, Darin uses Charlie's philandering as justification for mocking his mortality: "Strike three, you are out," the singer gleefully croons about Charlie's death.
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