WEB WEDDING WOES

A Song Reclaimed: WEB and the Power of Metaphor

"I chime in with a Havent you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door"

The phrase "I chime in with a Havent you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door" serves as a powerful metaphor for the sudden interruption of something private or intimate. In the context of the song "WEB," this phrase takes on a deeper meaning, representing the unexpected revelation of the groom's bride's infidelity.

WEB, the narrator of the song, is a bridesmaid who witnesses the bride's betrayal firsthand. The suddenness of this revelation is symbolized by the unexpected interruption of the wedding ceremony by the waiter, who announces the bride's infidelity.

WEB's response to this revelation is both complex and contradictory. On the one hand, she is shocked and angered by the bride's actions. However, she also recognizes that the sudden interruption of the ceremony has saved her marriage, which was on the verge of collapse. This is reflected in the lyrics "WEB says a bridesmaid to a waiter And yes but what a shame what a shame the poor grooms bride is a whore Chorus I chimed in with a. WEB I mean technically our marriage is saved Well this calls for a toast so pour the champagne Well Ill look at it this way."

In the end, the lyrics "Havent you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door" serve as a reminder that sometimes it is better to face difficult truths head-on, even if they are painful. By interrupting the ceremony, the waiter has forced the characters to confront the reality of the bride's infidelity and has ultimately saved WEB's marriage.

The replacement of the phrase "the poor grooms bride is a whore" with "a.." in the lyrics is a testament to the song's enduring power and its ability to be interpreted in different ways. While the original lyrics were more explicit in their condemnation of the bride, the revised lyrics allow the listener to draw their own conclusions about the characters' actions.