This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
MechanicalAzoz: Well, you've got to remember that all myths are symbolic, so Jesus never used his powers for hedonistic adolescent means. Still, I understand what you are saying...If most of us had the power to turn water into wine, most of the earth's population would be dead from alcohol poisoning... ^^ Heh.
This song is quite depressing, and I agree that it portrays the innate suffering of adolescence very well. There is also the homosexual theme, with those two women and the flower... hmm, I wonder what that is supposed to represent... And Marilyn Manson does an excellent job crossdressing in the video, not to mention the scenes of him bent over on the couch wearing nothing but thigh-high socks and an agonized expression. ^____^ This gender ambiguity fits perfectly with the theme of adolescent suffering: It is a time in life where things are not this or that. Also, it is opposites coming together: feminine and masculine. The name he chose for himself also fits this perfectly: Marilyn (Monroe) (Charles) Manson. Two opposites. This ambiguity is not a bad thing, especially when done with artistic intent, like how Marilyn Manson does.