| Queensrÿche – Silent Lucidity Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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dfenton's comment is very moving. And this song is very moving. I used to meditate to this song. It just strikes a very pleasant chord and resonates inside of your head to give you this warm, calm feeling that rolls over you. Even when the song crescendos and grows louder, it is still calm. In any case, to me, the song is a close loved one or a soul mate that died. The lyrics are reassurance that they will be with them in dreams and inside of their hearts wherever they go. That's it. Such a beautiful song ... so little to say about it. |
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| Queensrÿche – Silent Lucidity Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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dfenton's comment is very moving. And this song is very moving. I used to meditate to this song. It just strikes a very pleasant chord and resonates inside of your head to give you this warm, calm feeling that rolls over you. Even when the song crescendos and grows louder, it is still calm. In any case, to me, the song is a close loved one or a soul mate that died. The lyrics are reassurance that they will be with them in dreams and inside of their hearts wherever they go. That's it. Such a beautiful song ... so little to say about it. |
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| The Goo Goo Dolls – Name Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Anyone who thinks that this song is an autobiographical, raise your hand. Me too. Kemichiro I think has it mostly right, but I'm about 98% sure the song is not about his dad. I have yet to find an interview or clip where he talks extensively about his early life, but with my experience in being from a first-generation Ukrainian family (I'd get killed if I ever drew the parallel to Polish, but the two cultures are quite similar when it comes to family dynamic) the realtionship with his dad was probably more obligational. The paternal bond is just not there. Plus, his dad was a drunk, so it is likely there was not much love lost when he died. No, Johnny is talking to himself in this song. He had to drop out of high school to take care of his family ... matter of fact, he almost went to trade school to be a plumber. He's talking to the side of himself that's struggling between whether he should be going on with his music. It looks like he was almost ashamed of that side of himself because of his obligation, and it's kind of shameful as a male in a Polish family to "neglect" their obligations by not working to support their family. Music is seen as a hobby, or something to do at parties. Not a serious way to put food on the table. So perhaps the "I won't tell them your name ..." and "You can hide beside me ..." lines were really him hiding his true self from those who depended on him. But as I always say ... only the musician is the one who knows and we are merely those that form our own interpretations as to why what they made is beautiful. I cried when they played this on the 4th of July in Niagara Square. I was there, baby! Really good time. If anyone has the chance to see them in an open-air theatre, do it. They are amazing. And if you ever get the rare chance to see them in the B-Lo (That's Buffalo, NY for all those that are not in the know) it's even more kick ass ... B-LO WEST SIDE REPRESENT!!! |
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| The Goo Goo Dolls – Name Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Anyone who thinks that this song is an autobiographical, raise your hand. Me too. Kemichiro I think has it mostly right, but I'm about 98% sure the song is not about his dad. I have yet to find an interview or clip where he talks extensively about his early life, but with my experience in being from a first-generation Ukrainian family (I'd get killed if I ever drew the parallel to Polish, but the two cultures are quite similar when it comes to family dynamic) the realtionship with his dad was probably more obligational. The paternal bond is just not there. Plus, his dad was a drunk, so it is likely there was not much love lost when he died. No, Johnny is talking to himself in this song. He had to drop out of high school to take care of his family ... matter of fact, he almost went to trade school to be a plumber. He's talking to the side of himself that's struggling between whether he should be going on with his music. It looks like he was almost ashamed of that side of himself because of his obligation, and it's kind of shameful as a male in a Polish family to "neglect" their obligations by not working to support their family. Music is seen as a hobby, or something to do at parties. Not a serious way to put food on the table. So perhaps the "I won't tell them your name ..." and "You can hide beside me ..." lines were really him hiding his true self from those who depended on him. But as I always say ... only the musician is the one who knows and we are merely those that form our own interpretations as to why what they made is beautiful. I cried when they played this on the 4th of July in Niagara Square. I was there, baby! Really good time. If anyone has the chance to see them in an open-air theatre, do it. They are amazing. And if you ever get the rare chance to see them in the B-Lo (That's Buffalo, NY for all those that are not in the know) it's even more kick ass ... B-LO WEST SIDE REPRESENT!!! |
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| The Goo Goo Dolls – Name Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Anyone who thinks that this song is an autobiographical, raise your hand. Me too. Kemichiro I think has it mostly right, but I'm about 98% sure the song is not about his dad. I have yet to find an interview or clip where he talks extensively about his early life, but with my experience in being from a first-generation Ukrainian family (I'd get killed if I ever drew the parallel to Polish, but the two cultures are quite similar when it comes to family dynamic) the realtionship with his dad was probably more obligational. The paternal bond is just not there. Plus, his dad was a drunk, so it is likely there was not much love lost when he died. No, Johnny is talking to himself in this song. He had to drop out of high school to take care of his family ... matter of fact, he almost went to trade school to be a plumber. He's talking to the side of himself that's struggling between whether he should be going on with his music. It looks like he was almost ashamed of that side of himself because of his obligation, and it's kind of shameful as a male in a Polish family to "neglect" their obligations by not working to support their family. Music is seen as a hobby, or something to do at parties. Not a serious way to put food on the table. So perhaps the "I won't tell them your name ..." and "You can hide beside me ..." lines were really him hiding his true self from those who depended on him. But as I always say ... only the musician is the one who knows and we are merely those that form our own interpretations as to why what they made is beautiful. I cried when they played this on the 4th of July in Niagara Square. I was there, baby! Really good time. If anyone has the chance to see them in an open-air theatre, do it. They are amazing. And if you ever get the rare chance to see them in the B-Lo (That's Buffalo, NY for all those that are not in the know) it's even more kick ass ... B-LO WEST SIDE REPRESENT!!! |
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| The Goo Goo Dolls – Name Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Anyone who thinks that this song is an autobiographical, raise your hand. Me too. Kemichiro I think has it mostly right, but I'm about 98% sure the song is not about his dad. I have yet to find an interview or clip where he talks extensively about his early life, but with my experience in being from a first-generation Ukrainian family (I'd get killed if I ever drew the parallel to Polish, but the two cultures are quite similar when it comes to family dynamic) the realtionship with his dad was probably more obligational. The paternal bond is just not there. Plus, his dad was a drunk, so it is likely there was not much love lost when he died. No, Johnny is talking to himself in this song. He had to drop out of high school to take care of his family ... matter of fact, he almost went to trade school to be a plumber. He's talking to the side of himself that's struggling between whether he should be going on with his music. It looks like he was almost ashamed of that side of himself because of his obligation, and it's kind of shameful as a male in a Polish family to "neglect" their obligations by not working to support their family. Music is seen as a hobby, or something to do at parties. Not a serious way to put food on the table. So perhaps the "I won't tell them your name ..." and "You can hide beside me ..." lines were really him hiding his true self from those who depended on him. But as I always say ... only the musician is the one who knows and we are merely those that form our own interpretations as to why what they made is beautiful. I cried when they played this on the 4th of July in Niagara Square. I was there, baby! Really good time. If anyone has the chance to see them in an open-air theatre, do it. They are amazing. And if you ever get the rare chance to see them in the B-Lo (That's Buffalo, NY for all those that are not in the know) it's even more kick ass ... B-LO WEST SIDE REPRESENT!!! |
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| The Goo Goo Dolls – Name Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Anyone who thinks that this song is an autobiographical, raise your hand. Me too. Kemichiro I think has it mostly right, but I'm about 98% sure the song is not about his dad. I have yet to find an interview or clip where he talks extensively about his early life, but with my experience in being from a first-generation Ukrainian family (I'd get killed if I ever drew the parallel to Polish, but the two cultures are quite similar when it comes to family dynamic) the realtionship with his dad was probably more obligational. The paternal bond is just not there. Plus, his dad was a drunk, so it is likely there was not much love lost when he died. No, Johnny is talking to himself in this song. He had to drop out of high school to take care of his family ... matter of fact, he almost went to trade school to be a plumber. He's talking to the side of himself that's struggling between whether he should be going on with his music. It looks like he was almost ashamed of that side of himself because of his obligation, and it's kind of shameful as a male in a Polish family to "neglect" their obligations by not working to support their family. Music is seen as a hobby, or something to do at parties. Not a serious way to put food on the table. So perhaps the "I won't tell them your name ..." and "You can hide beside me ..." lines were really him hiding his true self from those who depended on him. But as I always say ... only the musician is the one who knows and we are merely those that form our own interpretations as to why what they made is beautiful. I cried when they played this on the 4th of July in Niagara Square. I was there, baby! Really good time. If anyone has the chance to see them in an open-air theatre, do it. They are amazing. And if you ever get the rare chance to see them in the B-Lo (That's Buffalo, NY for all those that are not in the know) it's even more kick ass ... B-LO WEST SIDE REPRESENT!!! |
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| The Goo Goo Dolls – Name Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Anyone who thinks that this song is an autobiographical, raise your hand. Me too. Kemichiro I think has it mostly right, but I'm about 98% sure the song is not about his dad. I have yet to find an interview or clip where he talks extensively about his early life, but with my experience in being from a first-generation Ukrainian family (I'd get killed if I ever drew the parallel to Polish, but the two cultures are quite similar when it comes to family dynamic) the realtionship with his dad was probably more obligational. The paternal bond is just not there. Plus, his dad was a drunk, so it is likely there was not much love lost when he died. No, Johnny is talking to himself in this song. He had to drop out of high school to take care of his family ... matter of fact, he almost went to trade school to be a plumber. He's talking to the side of himself that's struggling between whether he should be going on with his music. It looks like he was almost ashamed of that side of himself because of his obligation, and it's kind of shameful as a male in a Polish family to "neglect" their obligations by not working to support their family. Music is seen as a hobby, or something to do at parties. Not a serious way to put food on the table. So perhaps the "I won't tell them your name ..." and "You can hide beside me ..." lines were really him hiding his true self from those who depended on him. But as I always say ... only the musician is the one who knows and we are merely those that form our own interpretations as to why what they made is beautiful. I cried when they played this on the 4th of July in Niagara Square. I was there, baby! Really good time. If anyone has the chance to see them in an open-air theatre, do it. They are amazing. And if you ever get the rare chance to see them in the B-Lo (That's Buffalo, NY for all those that are not in the know) it's even more kick ass ... B-LO WEST SIDE REPRESENT!!! |
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| The Tea Party – Heaven Coming Down Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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This song is absolutely beautiful. The arpeggios in the guitar almost make you feel like you're in free fall and never want to come down. I remember seeing Tea Party at the Friendship Festival 2003. The moment they started playing Heaven Coming Down it started to pour. As if God was saying "I heard you, man." This is a song that I like to play when I need that lift. And it is a constant reminder of that good time. If you listen to the words, regardless of the use of the occult references or just the broken meter of the lyrics, the title "Heaven Coming Down" just implies being showered with grace. The rest of the song is related to rebirth. But what's more important is that if you close your eyes and don't even listen to the lyrics, you feel the meaning. Anyone agree or dod I just sound like a fanatic? |
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