Alessandro
"Tusk" (song by Fleetwood Mac) I know that tusks are long teeth of some animals. Can anybody explain the meaning of tusk in the homonymous song by Fleetwood Mac? Reading lyrics I think it talks about jealosy, unfaithfulness and couples on the rocks. Is it slang? I don't think they refer to teeth... Thank you
Jan 13, 2015 8:14 PM
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Mick Fleetwood has said it's slang for the male sexual organ. (I've never heard it used that way outside this song however so not a common one.)
January 13, 2015
Well... I guess this is something you either look up, or speculate on. Or both. The actual meaning of "tusk" would be found in Lindsey Buckingham's (the writer's) head. No, it's not a slang word. Maybe it's the image of an angry elephant. Maybe the word just sounds right for the song.
January 13, 2015
Alessandro- Wow... I remember when that song came out. Not one of their best. It never made any sense to me. Tusk is not slang for anything I know. I would be interested too to hear if anyone on italki knows anything about this song.
January 13, 2015
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