| Slash – Promise Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Like rock_hawk, when I first heard this song, I thought of Chris Cornell saying this to a child. And I actually wasn't a fan of this song the first couple times I listened to the album, even though I really like Cornell. But this song's grown on me, and I now think that this is one of my favs from the album. I still think that the intro's weak, and this song is not Slash's best guitar work, but the chorus MORE than makes up for any shortfalls, and is as memorable as any chorus on the album IMO. And of course, Cornell's voice is amazing, as always. The lyrics are great, and really uplifting. They're not hard to understand, and they're honest. The meaning I take away is this: The world will try to screw you over, change you, hurt you, and mock you. But you need to keep going, keep the fire alive, and not let the negativity of this world bring you down. The reason I think he's talking to a child is because it sounds like he's preparing someone who is not familiar with, or has not experienced, the "real world". |
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| Slash – We're all gonna die Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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You're right tyrock. I don't think this song's too complicated. The lyrics are as stupid as they need to be, considering what the song is saying. "Let's get high", "pee on the ground", AND "jump around"?? Sounds like fun! The song's lyrics mean that there's no point taking life seriously, because we're all going to die at some point anyway. So let's just do what we want to, and have a good time while we can. |
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| Slash – Ghost Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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No comments for this song yet? I really like this song, and it's one of my favs from the album. It's an uptempo song with riffs and a sound that reminds me of classic The Cult (the band Ian Astbury fronts). From the guitar riff at the intro, to the 2 guitars during the rest of the song, it's a kick-ass tune. Plus, the guitar solo 3/4 of the way through the song is awesome, and leads perfectly into the chorus. Great guitar work from Slash om this track. As for a meaning, I think this might be one of the more ambiguous songs on the album. It's definitely a song to get you hyped-up and feeling some energy. I think he's saying that we need to face our fears. The fear you feel deep inside isn't real, but more like an illusion that needs to be destroyed in order to move forward. The fear can also destroy you, but you can't escape it, you can't run forever, and you can't hide. So you must fight it, there's no other choice. For me, the part where he says "Rock-n-roll" is like saying "let's do this" or "time to kick some ass". |
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| Slash – Nothing to Say Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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I agree with some of what you said StephenY. This song is about religious people and themes, and this is what I thought the first time I heard the song. Clearly the song is questioning religious people, although I find the criticisms quite simplistic. I really like the album, and this song is great, but some of the lyrics are pretty cliche and narrow-minded. For example, when M. Shadows sings: "All hail the mighty father, but love will keep you blind." and "Same questions we keep asking, Won't hear the answers cause we're scared of what we'll find" For me, these lyrics (and some others) just don't do justice to the complex and divisive discussion that is the debate about religion, God, evolution, etc. And I realize that it's a rock song on a Slash album, so maybe I'm asking too much, but the lyrics are nothing special. They aren't NEARLY as good as the music for this song IMO. Also, M. Shadows is singing both from the perspective of the theist and atheist throughout the song. Sometimes he sings "I" and "We", and sometimes "You." And while this could be due to poor lyric-writing, it may also mean that the song isn't a simple anti-religion rant. Perhaps he's not only criticizing religion, but also pointing out how human nature, and the flaws of imperfect people screw up the real message that any given religion is SUPPOSED to listen to and live out. He's no Bible-thumper, but he may just be saying WAKE UP to all of the people who call themselves religious, but don't fully think about their beliefs. When he sings the chorus (which actually has better lyrics IMO): "And still we march further away, Singing our songs of yesterday. While so much still stands in our way, Voices with nothing to say." ... I take it as a criticism of the religious people, or more specifically, ORGANIZED religious. The religious messages aren't being attacked, just hypocritical people who have forgotten who they sing songs for, and what those songs are about. There are times when religious people should be condemning the actions of others: War, racism, and corruption for example (and notice that I said actions. I'm not talking about condemning or judging the people themselves). And then there are the issues that organized religious people would rather discuss: Gay marriage, evolution, and the building of mosques. My interpretation of the chorus: Getting further from the real message; singing some old songs of bygone eras; while important/urgent issues need to be addressed; these people have nothing important or constructive to add to the debate |
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| Slash – Back from Cali Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Yep, awesome song. I love the guitar riff and Myles' voice at the beginning, and how great they sound together. Very bluesy intro to the song. Slash is the man. As far as a meaning, I think it's fairly straightforward: The dude's ready to go home. It sounds like he's had a helluva time in L.A., and now he's had enough of that lifestyle. He can't leave on his own, for many possible reasons. But he knows that his lifestyle's unhealthy, so he HAS to leave. "I'm tired and broken and I lost my way" ... "So if you please mama can you save me Before I blow this life to hell" |
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| Megadeth – Endgame Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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This song is great. When I first heard it I was blown away. I couldn't believe Dave was willing to put his reputation and life at risk by talking about the New World Order and government in such an honest and truthful way. I'm happy Dave decided to stand up for what he believes in, and write a song which will hopefully make people aware and eventually allow them to wake up. Though I'm not sure (I haven't read any quotes, and I missed the Alex Jones interview), it's likely that the Alex Jones movie "Endgame" inspired this song to some extent. Look up "New World Order." Visit the Infowars website. Watch the movie "Endgame". Learn about these things for yourself instead of taking Alex Jones', Dave Mustaine's, or anyone else's word for it. And realize that all of the rights that Bush took away from Americans to fight "terrorists" have not been given back by Obama. And the next president won't give them back either. Because the erosion of rights, and increasing of Big Brother surveillance is all part of a plan to create a society of controlled people. Obama may not be the Antichrist, or leader of a New World Order, but he's no savior either. And he isn't reversing laws, restoring rights, or keeping the spying and secret prisons from existing. He's just the guy who gets a lot of love because Bush played the role of "Evil President" so well. Like "Good Cop, Bad Cop", Obama has come in after Bush, and although they work for the same people, Obama looks like a great guy next to Bush. But in reality, the laws Bush passed still exist, and Obama has furthered the New World Order agenda. Maybe Obama won't implement detention centers or "FEMA camps", but he hasn't made it impossible for the next guy either. And if Obama, the president everyone loves, isn't fighting for your rights, why do you think he's better than Bush? And who's to say the next president won't establish detention camps legally, because Obama has done NOTHING to change the laws while he has the chance? |
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| Megadeth – Endgame Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Shredder94, "No and no"?? Really? Did you listen to the whole song, or read all of the lyrics? I'm pretty sure what Kingdrew122 and Elfie123 have said is accurate. You're partially right though, when you say this song is about Bush: "The ex-president signed a secret bill that can Land a legal US citizen in jail and the Patriot act stripped away our constitutional rights They say a concentration camp just popped up, yeah, right!" That part is referring to Bush, but the rest of the song refers to the protagonist's nightmares of, or life in, a New World Order. Maybe you don't know about the NWO, but the song mentions an unknown president who will bring about a New World Order. Your country is not yet a part of the NWO, not officially anyway. So this song is set in the future, not the past. You are also partially correct to state that Bush signed "a bill into law that nowone knew about for a period of some time, and the bill aloud it to be legal for people to be placed into detention centers if they contributed to parties that bush considered terrorism". Bush passed laws that increase the ability of government agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA) to spy on and detain citizens who are considered terrorists. Other laws were passed before Bush became president which included plans for martial law and detention centers to be established in the case of emergency. But you must also be aware that Obama has done nothing to reverse these laws, and has not even tried to get the American people their rights back. Bush may have passed the laws, but Obama is running things the same way, minus the harsh criticism that Bush faced. I'm reminded of the famous lyrics from The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again": Meet the new boss / Same as the old boss. |
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| Megadeth – Endgame Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Shredder 94, "No and no"?? Really? Did you listen to the whole song, or read all of the lyrics? I'm pretty sure what Kingdrew122 and Elfie123 have said is accurate. You're partially right though, when you say this song is about Bush: "The ex-president signed a secret bill that can Land a legal US citizen in jail and the Patriot act stripped away our constitutional rights They say a concentration camp just popped up, yeah, right!" That part is referring to Bush, but the rest of the song refers to the protagonist's nightmares of, or life in, a New World Order. Maybe you don't know about the NWO, but the song mentions an unknown president who will bring about a New World Order. Your country is not yet a part of the NWO, not officially anyway. So this song is set in the future, not the past. You are also partially correct to state that Bush signed "a bill into law that nowone knew about for a period of some time, and the bill aloud it to be legal for people to be placed into detention centers if they contributed to parties that bush considered terrorism". Bush passed laws that increase the ability of government agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA) to spy on and detain citizens who are considered terrorists. Other laws were passed before Bush became president which included plans for martial law and detention centers to be established in the case of emergency. But you must also be aware that Obama has done nothing to reverse these laws, and has not even tried to get the American people their rights back. Bush may have passed the laws, but Obama is running things the same way, minus the harsh criticism that Bush faced. I'm reminded of the famous lyrics from The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again": Meet the new boss / Same as the old boss. |
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| Megadeth – Endgame Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| Dave isn't necessarily referring to the current president. He could be talking about the next president just as easily as he could be talking about Obama. Since Dave doesn't give any names, dates, or other info which would indicate which president he is referring to, I don't know why you would assume it's Obama. It's only clear that Dave believes that some president of the USA, at some point, will lead the New World Order, and help it to be established. | |
| The Black Crowes – I Ain't Hiding Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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BaW, WaWaWaWaW ... BaW, WaWaWaWaWaWaWaW I agree with both ejc and PinsNeedles. "Funk" and "party" are 2 words that come to mind while listening to this tune. The song is about New York City party life, perhaps a tribute to the late 1970s and Studio 54. When I first heard this song on the radio I loved it, but I had no idea who it was. When I found out it's by the Black Crowes, I was shocked. This song is so different from the southern-rock sound the Black Crowes have become known for. And I hope the haters keep their mouths shut, and enjoy this song for what it is (funky and retro), and what it's not (the modern southern-rock-blues sound the Crowes helped pioneer, and bands like the Kings of Leon have began to imitate, and progress). The rest of the album "Before The Frost" is nothing like this song. So props to the Crowes for trying something different for this tune, I think they pulled it off very well. I think this song has the '70s written all over it, like David Bowie re-imagined or something. |
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| Megadeth – Dialectic Chaos Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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This song is an instrumental track. In other words, no lyrics. So if you know the "real" meaning of this song, you must be Dave Mustaine. So let me ask you, Dave, "You rock dude. What does this song mean, man?" To me, it means: My face is melting, and I love it. Turn up the volume to 11, and melt my face the f-ck right off. Great way to start Endgame, and SO much better than Metallica's last instrumental track, "Suicide & Redemption", IMO. (BTW, I love Metallica too). |
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| Three Days Grace – Break Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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First off, great song. Every time I listen to it I get a rush of energy. Hopefully all of "Life Starts Now" will rock as hard as this single. I think this song could be about many things, including rising above the crowd, and taking charge of your life, as vane and Angel of Sin have already pointed out. But I'd like to add another possible angle... (wait for it) ... DRUGS! :) Now, I'll be the first to admit that there are far too many songs that people claim are ONLY about drugs. And usually I just laugh when people say that a song is only about drugs, especially when the lyrics are far too ambiguous to make this claim. So, I don't think this song is merely about drug use, but it could be one interpretation. A drug interpretation does seem far too obvious for a song like this... but what the hell, eh? "Tonight, my head is spinning I need something to pick me up" - I'm craving another fix. I'd like to take something to ease my pain. I'm not in a good state of mind, why don't I alter it? "Tonight, I start the fire Tonight I break away," - I'm going to light up, or maybe shoot up. I'm going to leave this state of consciousness, I'm going to break away from society's expectations. "Break! Away from everybody Break! Away from everything" - Get away, or escape, from the crap you face in life, the people you can't stand, and forget about life for a while. Take a break from worrying about life. "If you can't stand the way this place is Take, yourself to higher places" - If life is getting you down, get high. If everything sucks, escape to a different state of mind/reality/consciousness. Go on a trip. "At night I feel like a vampire It's not right I just can't give it up I'll try to get myself higher" - I go out at night looking for my next fix to ease my cravings (like a vampire). It's not a good thing to do, but I'm addicted (to some extent, could be physical or mental addiction). So I'll get high. "We're gonna light it up" - Let's blaze this J. :) (Or, in other words) We're going to get high on something/smoke something. Like I said before, I'm not the kind of guy who sees drug references in every song, and I realize songs have multiple meanings, both to the song writers and listeners. So I may be way off, but I find the possible drug references fairly strong in this song. |
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