No one has posted here for many years. This album was first introduced to me > 30 years ago. I loved it then, and put it aside. Just rediscovered, and it holds a whole new meaning.
No one has posted here for many years. This album was first introduced to me > 30 years ago. I loved it then, and put it aside. Just rediscovered, and it holds a whole new meaning.
For anyone whose imaginary lover is a ghost ... this song (and entire album) was written for you.
For anyone whose imaginary lover is a ghost ... this song (and entire album) was written for you.
Well, I don't think there's any question about the meaning behind this song and that's OK cuz it's a real banger...pun intended.
Well, I don't think there's any question about the meaning behind this song and that's OK cuz it's a real banger...pun intended.
Great arrangement and vocals and outstanding guitar courtesy of Carlos Santana. He ROCKS!
Great arrangement and vocals and outstanding guitar courtesy of Carlos Santana. He ROCKS!
It's not about meth. I'm not entirely sure meth was referred to as "glass" back then. I was 8 when it came out. Ian often said that most of his songs were written subconsciously and had no clear meaning. They were pieced together from several different scribblings. Obviously, some of them clearly did have a specific meaning. I guess it means whatever you want it to, but young people having sex for the first time sounds plausible. That's pretty amusing though.
It's not about meth. I'm not entirely sure meth was referred to as "glass" back then. I was 8 when it came out. Ian often said that most of his songs were written subconsciously and had no clear meaning. They were pieced together from several different scribblings. Obviously, some of them clearly did have a specific meaning. I guess it means whatever you want it to, but young people having sex for the first time sounds plausible. That's pretty amusing though.
the line The flowers cover everything; in The National's Not in Kansas, where Matt Berninger pays tribute to REM's influence, they finish the song with this line.
the line The flowers cover everything; in The National's Not in Kansas, where Matt Berninger pays tribute to REM's influence, they finish the song with this line.
Premetal; doomy fantasy lyrics, sung from a witness perspective. Massive riff. Big drums out of time, adding to sense of brewing chaos. The album is far more than an answer to Peppers.
Premetal; doomy fantasy lyrics, sung from a witness perspective. Massive riff. Big drums out of time, adding to sense of brewing chaos. The album is far more than an answer to Peppers.
This song celebrates the adrenaline-fueled world of speed racing, focusing on the thrill and competitiveness of pushing vehicles to their limits. The speed merchants are fearless competitors who live for the thrill of the race, reveling in the sounds of roaring engines and screeching tires as they push themselves to the edge.
This song celebrates the adrenaline-fueled world of speed racing, focusing on the thrill and competitiveness of pushing vehicles to their limits. The speed merchants are fearless competitors who live for the thrill of the race, reveling in the sounds of roaring engines and screeching tires as they push themselves to the edge.
This song might be about a girl in high school, but I've also known adults like this. They "live beyond their means" and go into debt, trying to portray a certain image. Buying new cars and houses that are out of their price range, going to upscale stores and restaurants all the time, etc. They want to believe that everyone admires them. But many people don't respect and care about them as much as they think.
This song might be about a girl in high school, but I've also known adults like this. They "live beyond their means" and go into debt, trying to portray a certain image. Buying new cars and houses that are out of their price range, going to upscale stores and restaurants all the time, etc. They want to believe that everyone admires them. But many people don't respect and care about them as much as they think.