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| Thursday – For The Workforce, Drowning Lyrics
| 22 years ago
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Am I the only one who is a little worried about the next album? I mean this song is good, but I don't know if I could take a whole album of it. There are less screams and more chants, if anyone can understand what I am trying to say. I understand the whole progression of music thing, but I would personally enjoy a more Full Collapse sound and less of a Jet Black New Year sound. |
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| Sparta – Collapse Lyrics
| 22 years ago
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Maybe this song is about an assasination. The host could be an important leader who keeps everything running and organized and without him the future seems to have "fallen short" and all hope appears to be lost. I can't think of someone who was assasinated in that part of Africa though. |
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| At the Drive-In – Ursa Minor Lyrics
| 22 years ago
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The first line, "sting around the wallet itch," implies some kind of greediness, which makes me think of a group or country that totally oppresses or uses or exterminates another for their own economic gain. The line, "skip with elbowed sobs your palms were soaking wet parched in the stupor," gives an image of someone who is happy pushing others out of the way who may be crying, such as those victims of imperialism.
"permission to land" and "second native" give the implications of someone coming out of no where to control these total strangers, such as the colonists in America and the native Americans.
Although holyzarquon explained that the name means little bear, maybe it has something to do with Russia. You know the reference to the Russian Bear. It talks a lot about dying during sleep, maybe it is about Chernobyl or some disaster like that. Or maybe some country like Afganistan that Russian attempted to take over and turn into a little bear.
Those are just some ideas. |
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| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics
| 22 years ago
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There are very few people in the world who actually think war is good, but just because you don't like war is no reason to be against it. Sometimes it is necessary to stand up to those who threaten world stability with military action. It is that mentality that eventually ended the Nazi plague. Countries like America started realizing that it doesn't work to allow someone to openly violate post-war agreements. That's what Saddam has done, and the international community has allowed it to happen. Without the U.S.'s insistance there wouldn't even be any focus on this regime that has tortured and mass executed minority groups and those that oppose them exactly like the Nazis did. That's the scariest thing: No one even cared that any of this was happening until Bush brought it to the surface recently. If you have some real reasons for why this war is unnecesary I would except them as legitimate arguments, but to say that war is a bad thing and therefore we should not have it is just stupid. We all know it's a bad thing but sometimes you have to do what's right. But I guess Julie345's country doesn't really care to learn from their national history and prevent that same thing from occuring somewhere else. Idiot. |
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| At the Drive-In – A Devil Among The Tailors Lyrics
| 22 years ago
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This song is about the assasination of John F. Kennedy. I'm not sure what they are saying about it, but that is absolutely the meaning. The "graffiti splattered on the convertible" is Kennedy's blood. The "grassy knoll" is where many investigators believe there was a second shooter. Many researchers believe that Lee Harvey Oswald was a "patsy", as Oswald claimed. Oswald was a member of a communist group within America. Maybe they're saying there was a connection between communism and Kennedy's assasination. |
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| At the Drive-In – Alpha Centauri Lyrics
| 22 years ago
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One of the reasons for Vietnam I have heard is that it was a huge money maker for the ecomony and government, so maybe both of the opinions above are right. |
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| At the Drive-In – Hourglass Lyrics
| 22 years ago
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I think this song is more about alienation from those around you and maybe wishing that you were an astronaut so you had an excuse to get away from the world for a while. Just a song about being fed up with people. |
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| At the Drive-In – Arcarsenal Lyrics
| 22 years ago
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First of all, this really shouldn't be a debate on US foreign policy, and second of all, no, I don't think the US should stop military actions in Iraq. I'm the type of person that doesn't like it when thousands of people within a nation are murdered and oppressed by a horrible dictator that rules the nation with an iron fist. I'm glad that the Iraqi people are free even if now they are showing some resentment towards America. They are better off now that they don't have to worry about being gassed, tortured, or mutilated. Don't you think that's a good enough reason for military action, as well as Saddam's lack of compliance with international law and post-Gulf War agreements? I guess you just really don't care about the suffering of others. I really don't like debating opinions on politics when it should be about the meanings of songs, so let's stop. |
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| Thursday – A Hole In The World Lyrics
| 22 years ago
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I've been wondering about that too. It could be that line: "There is no such thing as whole There is a hole in the world", but it doesn't fit exactly. Maybe the words are rearranged or repeated or something. |
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| Thursday – Autobiography of a Nation Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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What I meant was that in situations such as Iraq, the U.S. has actually refused to divide the nation into smaller ones, so that line doesn't hold up. Also, if anyone has erased their images and dance, it has been Saddam's regime itself, which has shown no toleration for minority groups within his nation. |
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| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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On October 13 2002 I posted that I was against the war in Iraq. Since that time, my views have changed completely. I am not someone who likes wars (there are very few people on this planet who do), but I have tried over and over again to convince myself this war is unnecessary and I can not come up with a single reason why keeping Saddam Hussein in power is a good thing for humanity.
Wuzelwazel seems to think that there is no correlation between Saddam and Hitler. I, personally beg to differ. The actions of Hussein directly mirror that of pre-world war II Hitler. From the mass murder of minority groups to the government run media to the open violations of post-war agreements to the expelling of weapons inspectors (yes they were in Germany after WWI as well) he has given many reasons why this war is necessary. History has a tendency to repeat itself. I would not be able to live with myself if we were to repeat the same mistakes as the Europeans who believed that appeasement would work to stop the most horrible human being on the planet. All those people died fighting WWII because of their mistakes. I would feel they died in vain if we were to learn nothing from it.
Without the threat of force how can the U.N. possibly enforce anything they agree to. No wonder Saddam doesn't care what the rest of the world tells him to do. He thinks that we would never do anything to stop him. Sounds eerily similar to...uh...Hitler? |
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| At the Drive-In – Cosmonaut Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I saw a special a few years ago, that I remember, that had many witnesses of the TWA crash. They all said the same thing, that it looked like a missle or something hit the plane. However, the government says that nothing like that happened. It might have been a military training exercise that went wrong and accidentally killed all those people. I think the black box they speak of may not be one of those, "either the TV or the plane's black box," but both. I think it is used as a symbol to represent the TV's apparent conspiracy as well as the plane's black box. What do they call that, parallel symbolism or something? |
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| At the Drive-In – Arcarsenal Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I tend to think this song shows why a war in Iraq is necessary. Saddam has "robbed them of their cause." The whole point of a government is to benefit the people of a nation. He, however has just slaughtered those who oppose him and used all available funds to promote his own "sickened thirsts", such as a nuclear program and the perpetuation of his regime. |
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| Thursday – Autobiography of a Nation Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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This song really isn't Thursday gone politics. By that I mean that this song is pretty much only about the Native Americans that have had genocide performed on them. It isn't too much about modern day politics in my opinion. Just the whole thing about adopting customs and stuff. It mainly refers to the fact that a lot of our culture was taken from them. Any country now-adays that the U.S. may exploit really doesn't have their customs taken, they are just being used. The modern day parts about the TV and stuff aren't too political either. It's more just about how our society is just too dependent on things like that and others telling us what to do. Just like the mob mentality that went into treating the Indians like animals and not the human beings that they are. |
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| Rx Bandits – Nothing Sacred Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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One of the greatest lyrics I have ever read: "When was the last time that you looked up and gazed upon a shopping mall and said, "How beautiful" " |
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| Third Eye Blind – Darwin Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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Are you sure this proves he believes in evolution? I kind of interpreted it as being a questioning of evolution. Like it is too simple or something. A feeling that there has to be something more, or a reason for life. |
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| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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To prevent you from further humiliating yourself, Dark Gem, I thought I should let you know that the U.S. has never sold nuclear weapons to any nation. That would be nuclear proliferation and that was outlawed by the U.N. The U.S. may have sold weapons to Iraq at one point but never nuclear ones. I'm not sure where you're from, but either YOUR media is censoring what you hear or you just didn't take the time to learn anything before you made an opinion about something in world affairs.
As a side note, there has been a defected Iraqi nuclear scientist who explained that he and two others went to France to buy parts for a nuclear weapon. He said that the French knew what they were being used for and said they would keep quiet. He bought them himself! The French now are completely against a war in Iraq. I'm not accusing them of anything, but maybe that is one reason why. Don't blame America for all of the world's problems. |
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| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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To prevent you from further humiliating yourself, Dark Gem, I thought I should let you know that the U.S. has never sold nuclear weapons to any nation. That would be considered nuclear proliferation and that is outlawed by the U.N. The U.S. may have sold some weapons to Iraq at one point when we backed them but never nuclear weapons. I'm not sure where you are from, but either YOUR media is lying to you or you just don't take the time to learn something before you make an opinion about world affairs.
As a side note, there has been a defected Iraqi nuclear scientist who confessed to going to France to buy parts that would be used for nuclear weapons. He said that the French were aware of what they would be used for and said they would keep quiet about it. He bought them himself! France is now against the war in Iraq. I'm not accusing them of anything, but maybe this could be one reason why. Don't go blaming America for all the problems the world faces. |
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| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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To prevent you from further humiliating yourself, Dark Gem, I thought I should let you know that the U.S. has never sold nuclear weapons to any nation. That would be considered nuclear proliferation and that is outlawed by the U.N. The U.S. may have sold some weapons to Iraq at one point when we backed them but never nuclear weapons. I'm not sure where you are from, but either YOUR media is lying to you or you just don't take the time to learn something before you make an opinion about world affairs.
As a side note, there has been a defected Iraqi nuclear scientist who confessed to going to France to buy parts that would be used for nuclear weapons. He said that the French were aware of what they would be used for and said they would keep quiet about it. He bought them himself! France is now against the war in Iraq. I'm not accusing them of anything, but maybe this could be one reason why. Don't go blaming America for all the problems the world faces. |
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| Millencolin – Dr Jackal & Mr Hide Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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Your kidding, no one has posted anything here? This is one of the greatest Millencolin songs out there. Great message too, about not giving up no matter what people say. |
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| At the Drive-In – Pattern Against User Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I'm probably wrong but I always thought this song was about how the older people in our society control everything. There are so many references to old age. This always seemed like a song of youthful rebellion. |
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| At the Drive-In – Sleepwalk Capsules Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I think this song actually has more to do with their opinions on how the government controls our lives. ATDI feels that our every action is controlled by those in power. |
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| Jimmy Eat World – Opener Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I think this song has to do with making some mistakes in life, but that it isn't over. You just need to learn from them. I'm not sure about this, but it sounds like when they are screaming at the end, Tom says,"Your bit of room to grow." and Jim says,"Hey, we're not slaves." Can someone tell me if I'm right. |
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| Thursday – I Am The Killer Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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This song is definitely about how everyone in society gives in to conformity. There is just a total loss of identity. He is the Killer because it is almost as if he killed himself or someone else because he gave in. He is exactly the same as everyone else and that is why he feels as though he is the killer. |
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| Thursday – A Hole In The World Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I interpret the song as saying that there is a lack of human compassion and caring in the world. That is the "hole in the world". It also seems like it says that you should get on with your life anyway: "When the world comes crashing down. Part with it. Start again." |
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| Thursday – Autobiography of a Nation Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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Does anyone know why in the cd booklet there is another line at the end saying, "But I am still here and we are all guilty." but it's not in the song or on this lyrics page? |
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| The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – A Jackknife to a Swan Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I think it is about sometimes having to take risks, and not regretting them:"Step in one direction" Even if it doesn't work out. You can't go worrying about death and money(Walter's shift) and things like that. |
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| Pulley – Lifer Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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One of the best Pulley songs. The reason I started listening to Pulley. The song hints of depression, but leaves room for hope in things you love, like music. |
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| Pulley – Mandingo Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I am not sure about the actual meaning of this song, but I get a feeling that it has to do with how much relationships hurt. How they only lead to loneliness, deception, and anger. |
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| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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A big thank you goes out to Sergio 8 for proving to me that there still are ignorant people in this world to be controlled by motivational yet ruthless leaders like Osama Bin Laden. The U.S. did not fight in Afghanistan in a dumb way at all. They eliminated the horrible leaders that had been ruling these people, and worked with the silent sane majority to establish a government that would benefit the people of Afghanistan. I'm sorry I have no puke left. Anyway, I wouldn't even waste that on worthless scum like you who are so manipulated by untrue statements. |
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| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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Hey asshole, yeah you, Proto punk, stop putting words in people's mouths like XxEmoPunkGrlxX. She was stating the complete opposite of what you are saying. The U.S. is avoiding killing innocent people unlike the ones they are after, who target them. Talk about brain washing, you feel that because many countries dislike the U.S., they are right? They are entitled to their beliefs but they certainly can't go killing innocent people over them. You feel that because many dislike the US you should too? You say: "Some of you people are saying that one american's life is worth more then countless Afghan's lives". That is completely untrue. The facts are that the innocent people killed in Afghanistan is devastatingly less than those in the WTC. I will go throw up again if there is anything left after being so emotionally drained from reading posts by ignorant fools. |
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| Millencolin – Afghan Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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When I read the comments made by jack-05 and anyone who supports him, I feel absolutely sick to the core. He is a complete hypocrite, if that has not been previously established, as he speaks of very few innocent deaths in Afghanistan as being more disgusting than the thousands that were slaughtered in the United States. I am from New Jersey, and from my home I can see New York City. I will tell you that it is very different to watch 200 stories of people fall in real life than on TV. You people make comments that the people in the WTC were guilty of being corporate slavedrivers, when you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Do you ever consider the people that work for them? Even still, you have no right in wishing death upon those people, and feeling severe remorse for those who may accidentally be killed in war. Three people from my town have perished in it, and I knew one family personally. Not only that but I watched those brave firefighters sacrificing their own lives to save those they didn't even know. My father, being a fireman, has attended several different funerals for these courageous people. You make claims that the U.S. deserved this, but until you can convince me that the U.S. was killing innocent people in Kabul prior to September 11, your argument holds no truth at all. You people just think it is so cool to rebel against anything that is decent in the world. You sit there in your fucking cozy-ass Europe and Canada and give us shit for being bad people. Millencolin is one of my favorite bands but until they step outside their houses in Sweden and see people falling hundreds of feet to their deaths, they have no right in my book telling others how to react to national tragedies. I am not however in favor of fighting in Iraq, because that would be unprovoked, but the war in Afghanistan is completely understandable due to the fact that is retaliatory. The intentional killing of thousands is, in my culture, slightly more horrible than the accidental killing of a few. I am going to go throw up now. |
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