The View

Great song, rather then say what ill think ill put what Isaac Brock himself said in interview with onion av. "Basically, it's a push-me, pull-me thing. Science finds a way to fuck things up, and then science finds a way to fix it. There's a song on the record that's pretty much about that, "The View." That whole "We're fixed right where we stand" lyric. For every positive thing that we accomplish, something negative comes out of it, and vice versa."

Also the drug lines saying at this point that if it takes drugs to make me happy then that works for me. I really like the feel of this song, and the whole positive negative feel to it. life it rents us.

Read dhelm's review, it answers all.

Shouts from both sides, "Well we've got the land but they've got the view!"

I always thought that line meant that one side of the argument was saying that they had the land, but the others had the view. Now I think that both sides of this argument are saying that they have the land but the other side has the view... because the grass is always greener on the otherside. Just a little thought.

I love this song because, we all experience problems and pain and stress, but without it, happiness would be meaningless and feel empty. Thats whats so sick about it, you can take all the shit life throws at you, and still see it in a positive way. Look forward to the brighter things in life. that's my interpretation of it. its too bad people have to argue about lyrics and fight about the real point of a song, even if the writer wrote it for his own point. whats cool about good music like this, is that you can interpret however you see it and apply it to your situation. Especially this song, I'm sure most of us can relate to it. (if you look at it from my point of view).

The line that hits me is "If life's not beautiful without the pain, I'd just rather never even see beauty again." paraphrased of course. That sums up the whole song for me, life can be shitty sometimes and at this point he doesn't even see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's beautiful and sad, but i love this song, along with the album.

I can't believe no one has figured out the relatively simplistic message of the lines:

[As life gets longer, awful feels softer. Well it feels pretty soft to me.] - Meaning his life has certainly felt pretty long, so awful thus feels pretty soft.

[And if it takes shit to make bliss, Then I feel pretty blissfully.] - A lot of shitty things have happened in his life. Thus, if shitty things make bliss, then Isaac must feel pretty blissfully.

probably the most under-rated song on the album

this is the most addicting song... ever?

In my opinion this is the pop'yiest song off MM's most recent album. Being a rather long time fan of MM makes me say "huh" when I listen to this song. It feels mainstream, which isn't to say it isn't good, it's just different for MM. With that being said, I love this song. It's simple and it has a great message.

This song is awesome, the whole album is incredible! Im not so sure what its about but i think its about science and life and stuff. I also think hes talking about all these losers who are angry at mm for going a little more mainstream..."and if it takes shit to make bliss, then i feel pretty blissfully" oh and for anyone who feels that way...screw you and get a life, how can u blame someone for wanting more recognition and stuff....damn just be happy for them

I think this song is amazing. I just started listening to the cd a few days ago.. and I love it. There is a lot going on in the song.. =O)