| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| Okay, so let me get this straight. As the president of a country you're SUPPOSED to want to lower your country's dollar? Ummm, no. I think that's how you run a country into the ground and create poverty, hunger, and sickness. Of course you're supposed to make decisions to benefit your people. Why is it that the US is to blame for being a successful country? They've stepped on as many toes as any other country, and their ideals are nowhere near as violent as many of the Islamic countries. You don't see stonings of women outside of wedlock, government-backed assaults on innocent civilians, or any other terrorist act as part of the American way. You don't think that many leaders of the Arab world are corrupt and ridiculously wealthy, because they are. So the difference is that countries such as Canada and the US help out their sick and poor with welfare and pensions, whereas extremist leaders of countries such as Afghanistan do not (the Taliban leaders for example), but instead keep the money for their own selfish needs, let their people die, and blame America for their demise. That's called scapegoating. Look it up. | |
| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics | 23 years ago |
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Do you not understand the word hypocrite? Let me spell it out for you, considering that you're illiterate. You are complaining that corporations are making victims out of the poor. Using the internet means that you are spending money, helping your internet provider make money, while it's lowest employees keep getting treated unfairly adn exploited. Until you understand that I'm not going to bother wasting my time typing responses, because obviously these words are falling on blind, ignorant eyes. P.S. I'm from Switzerland. |
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| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| I can get away with using the internet and not be considered a hypocrite because I'm not the one complaining about corporate America. It's you that has a problem with capitalism, not me. So why are you still on the internet? If you truly care so much about the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer why are you spending money by surfing the internet? And why do you want to know where I live? So you can crash a plane into my house? I think it's wise to not tell a pro-terrorist like yourself where I live. And by the way, what's the difference between the civilians that got killed on Sept. 11th and someone like yourself? They had jobs, trying to earn a living and raise a family. So what if they were successful at it? Bin Laden is ridiculously wealthy, so why would you sympathize with him (a cold-blooded killer) and want others who have no intention in killing (the cicilians in 9/11) to be dead? The more you talk the more hypocritical you appear. And learn spelling and grammar next time you post, because you type like a child. And get your facts straight too, because "the entire afghani nation" was not killed. Where are you getting these ideas anyway? You're talking as if over 50% of the population was slaughtered, when really it was only a sliver of a percentage, and most were Al Qaeda members who deserve nothing less than what they got. The more you post the more money you're spending by using the internet, which makes you a consumer, which makes you a link in the capitalist chain, and hence the more American you become, so keep it up jack. It makes your argument that much weaker! | |
| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| You're just digging your grave. The more you say innocent civilians deserve to die the more angry I get. You're lucky you're just an anonymous coward hiding behind your computer, making awful claims to anger and outrage people. The afghani people who were attacked were members of Al Quaida, and yes there were innocent civilians who were killed in the process. But you're making it out to be some intentional massacre, and it clearly wasn't. So how am I or any other sane person supposed to take your ramblings seriously when they sound like they were implanted in your head at the age of six? And Epitaph is as big a money-making company as any other record label. I see you commenting on other MC songs, so it appears you're spending plenty of time surfing the net. You know the internet makes companies lots of money, while young children are slaving in fields and warehouses all so you can post a few messages. Maybe you should shut down your computer and make their load a bit easier. No? I didn't think so, hypocrite. | |
| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| It's scary to think that you believe all this, because not only are your beliefs skewed, but your arguments are so poorly constructed that it's extremely difficult to follow. First of all, I do read the newspaper, and even you would know that what the news reports isn't everything. Studying and discussing the conflict is just as important, and that's something I do consistently. And there's nothing you can say that can convince me or any other educated person here that what you believe is right and compassionate. How can you say that the innocent people who lost their lives in the WTC attack deserved to die? Although you never out and say it, you do say that "some were innocents, but most are" money grubbing, selfless, world-destroying enslaving evil people. well, they aren't, but are you then saying that they deserve to die? Well if that's the case why are you making yourself out to be the caring, compassionate person you lead yourself to believe? And if you're so anti-america and against corporations and making money and liberty, freedom, and democracy, WHY ARE YOU ON SONGMEANINGS.COM, affiliating yourself with the music industry (which, I might add, in some capacity lost several lives in the attacks) at all? Shouldn't you be strapping a bomb to your chest and killing innocent children in tribute to your "strong beliefs" rather than hanging out on the net, chatting and commenting on millencolin cds that you bought with your hard-earned money? If it wasn't for corporate america, Epitaph wouldn't be around to distribute your music, hence Burning Heart wouldn't exist either and millencolin wouldn't be around to amuse your ignorant ears. Maybe america isn't all that bad afterall, no? You are the textbook, classic hypocrite that ends up making a fool of himself in front of everyone. I'd take your ramblings more seriously if it wasn't posted on corporate america's INTERNET, also known as civilization, technology, progress, and advancement. | |
| Millencolin – Hellman Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| Yeah, it's definitely about standing up to someone and telling the truth. This song appears to be dealing with Nikola upset with the fact that he doesn't have the guts to say what's on his mind, all because he wants to avoid conflict (second verse). | |
| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| Okay jack-05, I didn't want to take sides but it looks like you are. That's were you're wrong, and it's clear from your post that you don't have any idea about the issue at hand, not to mention you can barely complete a decent sentence. As for the US starting this war, that's a huge claim to make. What war are you talking about by the way? If it's the "war against terrorism" keep in mind that the US was attacked first on Sept. 11th. If you'd like to go back to the whole US foreign policy then the issue gets very complicated. For you to say that the US was bombing schools, temples, hospitals, etc is a complete lie. I'm sure some probably got damaged or destroyed, but the difference is that THEY WERE NOT TARGETTED (unlike the WTC, which was, and was full of innocent people INTENDED TO BE KILLED). And as for temples and sacred artifacts, wasn't it the Taliban that destroyed those monuments and statues not too long ago? Now you say "of all the country has done to them". What do you mean? I know that the US offers millions of dollars in relief support to muslim nations, but other than that they haven't done anything in particular to the Afghans before being attacked first. This leads me to believe you are again referring to their stance in Israel and history with Iraq. And don't say "my lifestyle" because I am not American. And what? They weren't attacking random targets? Well maybe not random, but to say the Taliban were attacking the US army is ridiculous. That's like denying the holocaust. You call innocent civilians in the WTC the "army". You're an idiot to suggest that. And to say George W. wants enemies is silly, because the US was the first to be attacked. Please get your facts straight before you make yourself look like an idiot for everyone else to see on the internet. | |
| Sarah Slean – Weight Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| I can go on and on talking about how great this song is. Her voice is angelic, and I really dig her background singing. The synthesizers go well with the piano. | |
| Sarah Slean – Drastic Measures Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| Another awesome Slean song. It rises and builds up to the ultimate climax at the 3:23 mark. The song is so full of euphonic energy, which is not something you see in music too often. | |
| Millencolin – Da Strike Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| Berkowitz, I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but you really crossed the line with your post. I'm not a huge fan of this song myself, but I love MC, and have for a long time. It boggles my brain that a fan as big as you claim to be could completely miss the point of what they are about. Do you not pay attention to the lyrics of their songs? When Nikola cries that he doesn't need "you or your crew to tell [me] what you think or do" or when he says he "won't waste [my] time fitting in" were you just not paying attention. People like you who claim that punks bands HAVE to act in a certain way, and that they CAN'T have fun is ludicrous. What's so cool about the Swedish Monkeys is that they DO have fun, act up, and be themselves. They don't need to be your typical bad-@$$ punk group to get by, and you as a self-proclaimed MC fan should know and understand that. Sorry, but that's just the way it is. So instead of saying Da Strike has the worst lyrics ever, you should be saying that you have the worst attention span ever. | |
| Millencolin – Olympic Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| No comments here? That's strange. Well, as the first person, I'd like to say that this song is full of emotionally charged MC at a time when all that mattered was slickin' it at the lanes. | |
| Millencolin – Mystic Reptile Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| A very good song indeed. This song was rocking with dueling guitars while "Punk Rock Rebel" was a pre-manifested idea in Nikola's loins. I believe Mathias had something to do with it too. | |
| Millencolin – Trendy Winds Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| It's funny how this song has no comments, while "No Cigar" has tons. They're both excellent songs dealing with "fitting in", and I hope people unfamiliar check this one out. | |
| Millencolin – The Ballad Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| The beauty of this song is that it also tells you to rise above your tormentors and prove them wrong, and that suicide is not the answer. | |
| Millencolin – No Cigar Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| Millencolin has a lot to offer. I hope you check out all their songs, and not just the few popular ones, because the Swedes are equally as talented in music writing as they are in lyrics. | |
| Millencolin – Jellygoose Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| I would say this has to be their most ignored song. This is unfortunate, because it's one of my favourites, and is definitely worth giving a chance. The lyrics are Nikola at his best, and the tune is so simple and catchy. I love the "Sorry again" back-ups and Nikola crying"'Cause yer the one I love" leading into the solo. Pure heaven. | |
| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| I guess this is exactly what MC wanted with the song: to stir up a debate. It's good to talk about such issues, even if they are as touchy as the recent events of Sept. 11th and America's foreign policy. Keep in mind that MC isn't pointing fingers or taking sides. They mention that both are at fault in their own ways (Al Quaida for acting like children by choosing random targets due to jealousy for the American lifestyle because "it's not enough to be second best"). They then talk of America as macho power-abusers. It would be interesting to talk to Nikola about the song. It's too bad he doesn't offer any solution to the mess, although nobody really can. | |
| Millencolin – Disney Time Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| This is another underrated song by MC. This is background singing at it's best ("Hole in his head" and "High class my @$$"). Same Old (Tiny) Tunes is a great album. Nobody seems to give it a chance. | |
| Millencolin – Dragster Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| I don't know why nobody has posted anything about this song before. This is by far one of their most underrated songs. It has such a great melody, and the whining guitar reminds me of "Sweet Child of Mine" or the quiet beginning and loud ending to "Bullion". Awesome lyrics too. | |
| Millencolin – Fazil's Friend Lyrics | 23 years ago |
| I don't know what it means, but it's your job to find out! | |
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