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| Therapy? – Clowns Galore Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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I don't think Cairns has ever written anything as good as this. He was obviously into a lot of Philosophy by the time this album came out. |
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| Red House Painters – Have You Forgotten Lyrics
| 14 years ago
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It's easy to twist the facts and become nostalgic as you grow old, but there's an undeniable simplicity that's inherent to youth. Probably because we're so uncomplicated then, and also because we're much easier on ourselves, which I think is part of the point the song is driving home. The lovely memories of childhood juxtapose perfectly with the idea of remembering how to not be too harsh on yourself. I guess we all can identify with growing up to become adults who take everything much too seriously, until all we're able to do is reach out for the time when things seemed fun and exciting. That's the reason this song resonates with so many people.
The beautiful delicate music makes the lyrics even more meaningful to me. I love the way Mark sings this lovely melody over a plain guitar for most of the song - almost like the type of ballad you learn to play with your friends when you're a teenager - only to be joined by a breathtaking steel guitar near the end. The song successfully awakens a nostalgic feeling, becoming nostalgic itself.
This is no ordinary song. This is the kind of music that enriches our existence, drawing from us moods we then become aware and grateful of. Few can evoke these sensations through their arts, and Mark Kozelek is definitely one of them. |
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| Mogwai – 2 Rights Make 1 Wrong Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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The title is a wordplay on the saying "two wrongs don't make one right", which means that wrongdoings should not be reciprocated with equally immoral acts. |
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| The Music – Cessation Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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This is one of my favorite Music songs. Love the sense of urgency, as ReActor mentioned. I think it has something to do with being young and enraged - at least that's what the instrumental and the lyrics make me think. |
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