
“What’s Up”—4 Non Blondes
60 Songs That Explain the '90s
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Analyzing the Melody
In this chapter, they discuss the melody of the song and encourage the listeners to focus on its length and elegance. They mention that the melody requires multiple breaths and that wearing a giant hat and goggles is a rule when performing it. They also discuss the second verse and how some people may dislike the word 'revolution' in the song. They compare the song to a karaoke version, specifically mentioning Linda's performance as if she's singing it after a few hours and beers. They end the chapter by mentioning the avant-garde aspect of a karaoke excursion and jokingly suggest adding more screaming to the song.
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