It is happy, but won't hit people in a warm fuzzy sort of feeling. It has a different shape to it. Whichever shape or form Davis' music is in, the focus is always on the lyrics. Lyrics occupy the most prominent space and serve to deepen the relation between a song and a listener. Which is why Davis' musical preference may come as a surprise to many people.
Lyrics represent something, but is never really the thing.
When I listen to a song with lyrics, it is abstract word construction describing the thing. Tonight will be the first time the disc is available. Copyright 1997 by the Iowa State Daily Publications Board. All rights reserved. No redistribution without the express written consent of the Iowa State Daily Editor in Chief.