“Sea Lion Woman” - Feist (The Reminder)
On late drives home when my brain drops down to the kind of gear scientists would identify as perfect for implanting subliminal messages in the mind, there’s a part in the middle of this song where the refrain of “Sea Lion, Sea Lion!” folds itself into a hypnotic and rhythmic chant - the kind where you lose track of how many bars have passed or where exactly the “one” count is.
Eventually, when you lapse out of the minor trance - you realise that the chorus is now crying out “Lansi! Lansi! Lansi!” (colloquial Chinese slang for arrogance or smuggery).
If you’ve never heard that bit before then yes, I’m pretty sure I’ve spoiled it for you too. Happy Tuesday!
