Bleed like a Kennedy?

[Torsten]

Hi,

Does the phrase "bleed like a Kennedy" make any sense? I've come across it in these Billy Idol lyrics:

I don't wanna be
Another enemy
Even though you make me bleed
Like a Kennedy

Whom or what is he referring to?

Thanks,
Torsten

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[Ralf]

Hi Torsten,

X=I (Billy Idol)
Y=enemy
Z=you (bad woman)
X=hurt by Z
X=Y (in the eyes of Z)
X doesn't want to be Y but is treated as 'such' by Z
Z=Y (in the eyes of X)
Z=evil
X+Y+Z=rock'n'roll
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[Torsten]

Hi Ralf,

Thanks for explaining the plot of this story. Still, I fail to understand how exactly a Kennedy bleeds. Did Billy use "Kennedy" just because it rhymes with "enemy"?

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[Ralf]

Hi Torsten,

You only need to look at the Kennedy family tree to find out how many of them died bleeding!

And of course it rhymes with enemy, too 8)
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[Torsten]

Hi Ralf,

Thanks for your explanation which makes perfect sense.
Regards,
Torsten

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[MrPedantic]

I think that should be "Even though you make me bleed".

Interestingly, both Billy and the Dead Kennedys have recorded versions of Plastic Jesus.

MrP

[Ralf]

Let's not forget Rocky Votolato's version on his A brief history album. If you're looking for a truly ingenious singer-songwriter record, this one this one here is a must-buy!
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