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| Katy Perry – Wide Awake Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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For me, it's about a *transformation*; one in which everything changes, yet the only actual change is on the inside. Y'all know what I mean. But please don't claim you know any more than this, unless you can reason it out. |
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| Laurel Macdonald – Beauty Found Me Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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There's just too many great artists to hear them all! Regardless, I'm a little heart-broken that nobody has commented on this amazing woman & song. |
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| David Bowie – Life on Mars? Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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Sorry if it's already been said, no time to read trough all the comments!
During the early '70s, Bowie experimented with a "cut-up" composition technique. He would write down a potential lyric on paper, cut it to bits with scissors, then re-arrange them at will or randomly.
Life On Mars is said to be a prime example. I mention this, because surely it's going to baffle anyone trying to interpret the song "meaning"? Conversely, it's also possible the meaning is clearer. |
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| Paul Simon – American Tune Lyrics
| 14 years ago
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This is so high on my "I wish I'd written that" list. I don't think there's much ambiguity. It's poetic, and not to be touched. The way it's personal, American, and universal all at once is remarkable. |
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| Lali Puna – Nin-com-pop Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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How can I be 3 of the 4 comments? Is this song not important to anyone? :)
Okay, I am little obsessed. I cannot get away from the idea that nobody would say "realize your fate" lightly. I have my Buddhist bias, but .. |
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| Radiohead – Weird Fishes/Arpeggi Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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Sorry if this has been brought up b4 - just read old Rolling Stone piece on In Rainbows; they called this song "depressing, even by Radiohead standards". While I can't express my feelings about this song, I find it entirely uplifting. It's about a turning point. Something that really changes your life. |
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| Radiohead – Weird Fishes/Arpeggi Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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This video is a nice performance on Jools Holland's show, with decent audio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO2QmmqqSQk
Radiohead are one of those bands who always impress me with how well they can re-create their studio sounds live. |
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| Martin Tielli – Voices From the Wilderness Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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For anyone who can't find or can't afford Rheostatics' and Martin's CDs, there is a Rheos-approved site of many fan-recorded live shows at http://www.rheostaticslive.com/
The quality varies a lot, but when it's good it's great. When you see the soundboard mentioned in the recording notes, it's likely to be better quality. There's a wonderful set by Martin from Lee's Palace, Toronto, 2005 which includes Voices from the Wilderness : http://www.rheostaticslive.com/Martin-Lees-Apr5-02.shtml |
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| Todd Rundgren – Real Man Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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I always thought this was about the vagaries of a restless and very individual spiritual journey. It's clear from Todd's body of work, with it's multitude of spiritual references, that he's looked at many spiritual avenues. I believe he's a Unitarian Universalist now, which makes a lot of sense. |
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| Martin Tielli – I'll Never Tear You Apart Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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An astounding song. It floors me every time. The imagery of land, water and beasts - nature, and the total bravery of what's disclosed is stunning. I wouldn't care to guess what Martin's meaning is, but to me, broadly, it seems to be an account of being torn apart by love, with a sort of injured outrageous irony about it. |
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| Underworld – Jumbo Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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Not sure about the meaning. But you know that situation, when certain feelings are dominating your mind, and you briefly allow yourself to envision the whole world through that lens, it's almost surreal, and you're there but only observing. That's how it makes me feel. Dave Seaman's remix on one of the Global Underground series enhances this too, I think. |
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| Fleet Foxes – White Winter Hymnal Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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I can't find obvious meaning to the words. And as posted, perhaps there wasn't much intended. But it backs up an idea I've always had; that musicians are sometimes capable of bringing together music and words guided only by what they inherently 'know' will have a certain effect. I react joyously to this song, but I'm not really sure why. |
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| Talib Kweli – Love Language Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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Genius, that's all I can say. His flow on this track, coupled with the sublime beats, I don't think it gets much better. |
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| Coldplay – Speed of Sound Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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Given that I feel this song is about spiritual enlightenment, I think the chorus is purely impressionistic, and speaks to the explosive nature of realization, or awakening. Perhaps Chris chose the bird analogy to illustrate an unimaginable blossoming of sorts. |
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| City and Colour – Waiting... Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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I thought this might be about spiritual enlightenment; the need for it and the beginning of it. In the same way that some feel similarly about Coldplay's 'Speed of Sound'. |
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| Martin Tielli – Waterstriders Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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Martin is my favourite musical artist ever, and I don't say that lightly :)
This song is beautifully impressionistic, as are many of Martin's. Loosely, I feel this about a momentous point in his life; contemplation of an important decision; about haunting memories that can be left but not forgotten, about which he feels so strongly, that he will in the end give himself to.
Be sure to check out the unreleased acoustic version, previously called 'The Bridge' - it's available at http://www.martintielli.net/music_downloads.htm |
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| Todd Rundgren – Healing Part I Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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Surely Healing I - III is a guided meditation of sorts?
I was very drawn to it in 1981 without really understanding it, and re-discovering it now, it floors me - in the best possible way. |
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| Coldplay – Speed of Sound Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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All I can say is that I believe that some people posting here have understood the true nature of this song, and they know who they are, and of course, I agree :) |
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| Talib Kweli – Move Somethin' Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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I am awed by this whole album. This song is a great example of using gangster rap tactics to deliver the most positive, conscious messages you'll ever hear! |
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| Talib Kweli – Love Language Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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Amen again. I like all kinds of hip hop, though it's not my main thing. But this record should be high on the list of best albums ever made, in any genre. I don't believe the same Kweli magic has been captured since. I hope it is again in future. |
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| Talib Kweli – Memories Live Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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I love this album so much, it's the one hip hop record I always try to have my friends and family hear (most of them don't think they like hip hop).
I say: forget your preconceptions about hip hop, and listen to how "enlightened" this music is! |
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| Talib Kweli – Memories Live Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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For my money, Reflection Eternal is the best hip hop album yet made. Kweli is a genius. It would be enough to produce so many conscious lyrics, but to deliver them all with his unique flow IS, as said above, insane - insanely good!
"Definitely this is how hip hop was meant to be, Eventually"
He got that right. |
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| Rheostatics – Jesus Was Once a Teanager Too Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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Note sure about this one. It does seem to tell a very specific story. Perhaps about a misunderstood person with mental health issues? It wouldn't be the first time in a Rheos song! |
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| Rheostatics – Onilley's Strange Dream Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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This has always been my fave Rheos' track. Mainly because it showcases the awesome gifts of Martin Tielli.
As suggested, there's nothing very mysterious about the words, but for me, this is the kind of epic only a poet would even bother writing. |
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| Rheostatics – Claire Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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Interesting how Rheos' songs can be very cryptic, yet Tim's songs are always quite clear. |
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| Lali Puna – Nin-com-pop Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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... I forgot; I don't think I'd understand this song the same without hearing it. The "it was too much" part of my view is not in the words at all.
But it's what the music does when it takes over after "But then one day, it came, a little". And this punctuation is closer to the singer's, and a shade more revealing. |
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| Lali Puna – Nin-com-pop Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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Amazing how people see things differently. I have an equally succinct but totally different view of this song:
She was over-protected, and when pain did eventually enter her life, it was too much. But life's like that, and you need to roll with the punches. |
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