| Smile Empty Soul – Sitting Ducks Lyrics | 8 years ago |
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I LOVED this song upon release, but today, in the wake of Chris Cornell's death, it seems even more meaningful. It could pretty much be the epitaph of Cornell, Weiland, Staley, or Cobain. They squawked like the most powerful birds to ever exist, but were ultimately destroyed prematurely by either physical or emotional poisons. Why was grunge hit so hard? |
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| Blink-182 – Natives Lyrics | 9 years ago |
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@[PuppyKillingMachine:9665] I just happened to meander over to this page again after having a similar talk with someone, and was surprised to see your 2014 response. Glad I could help, but the feeling is mutual. The last few years have kicked my ass. I fought my way for a few promotions at work that ended up giving me a pretty nagging case of anxiety. As a guy who's always been content being single, I recently took a shot on someone - the someone I mentioned earlier who has battled similar anxiety issues that I'm still friendly chatting with - and that didn't pan out. I hit one of my lowest lows in quite some time. I've coped with anxiety's effects for the last few years. A few weeks ago I finally decided I'm sick of it. I'm taking a lot better care of myself with what I eat and drink and I'm working out consistently. I feel the best I have since the days of my youth. I feel healthier and more powerful than I ever have. I feel funnier, and more creative - which is where I still direct all of my ambition. I'm still nowhere near where people would have expected me to be. I still opt to live with my parents because they're great, it's cheaper than living alone, and I can save money to go all in on some of my own personal risks when the time seems right. I still grind it out with a slightly better job now, but it's still not the conventional measure of success. I still have a long way to go, but that chip on my shoulder is much smaller now. I've never been in a better place mentally, or physically, and that is all I could ever ask for. I hope the same for you. |
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| Flyleaf – Bury Your Heart Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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First and foremost, I love the juxtaposition and ambiguity of the words 'gold' and 'bones.' As far as the meaning of the song, I take it to be about someone working a job where they make a ton of money, often making tough decisions that hurt the people under them. They are financially stable, but their quality of life sucks since they're absorbed by a demanding job. The things that should matter like 'kids and wife' are being buried by greed. The money just isn't worth the sacrifice, and is therefore no better than a useless collection of bones.The same bones that came from the people before you who made the same dumb decision and died with nothing more than a bunch of shiny coins. |
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| Fair to Midland – Rikki Tikki Tavi Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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I hadn't listened to Fair to Midland in quite some time, but this song reminded me how awesome they are. It's always a great feeling to rediscover a group and realize you may have under appreciated them. That's a sign of true greatness. The song reminds me of the Beatles, which is odd because I've never liked the Beatles (Sorry, I respect them, but don't identify with the majority of their songs or sound; Elanor Rigby and Come Together being the only exceptions). To me this song is about remaining moral and opposing the immoral. There are 'snakes' or 'devils' throughout the world who will tempt you, but staying true to yourself and your beliefs and standing up for them is far more powerful. The ebb and flow of the song is awesome, and the Wizard of Oz references are some of my favorite lines. |
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| Blink-182 – Natives Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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I don't know if you're a fan of 10 Years, but their song 'Fix Me' mirrors your interpretation of this song. It replaced Dry Cell's 'Find A Way' as a personal favorite, until it was usurped by 'Natives'. The prodigy line is probably my favorite too. I have a similar story. I'm about to turn 28, but have amounted to nothing to many people's dismay. I graduated at the top of my class in high school, went to college and obtained an Engineering degree that I didn't care about, only doing so because it was expected of me. There were some weeks in college I absolutely hated and questioned my direction. I now work a job barely above minimum wage, live with my parents, and waste my time playing videogames, listening to rock, and watching Conan and Futurama. I aspire to be a comedian (or at least have an artistic career of some sort) and can't see myself ever settling for a conventional job. It's not the best life in many people's eyes, and I'm not always happy about all the aspects of it either, but I feel like it is the only way I can truly be myself. As a person who relates, I wish you luck on your path and hope there comes a day when you and I can look back on our lives an know we made the right decisions. |
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| Blink-182 – Natives Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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So far this is my favorite song from the album, as I identify with a lot of the lyrics. To me it's about a person questioning their way of life and the choices they have made, and wondering if their lack of maturity or ambition has been self-destructive or negatively affected others. Ultimately they choose to continue living they way they want to, regardless. |
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| Red – Buried Beneath Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| I think this may be my favorite Red song. The intro is amazing. The second I heard the bells I was hooked. | |
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