This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
In my head I am already gone
Side roads boarded up, decisions decided on
But in my nights there are restless hours
When three A-M comes down and nothing else comes up
And the only thing we know
Is it's getting dark and we'd better go
And the only thing we see
Are the despairs of the day
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I'm all right to drive
And in my heart I'm the weary kind
I'm much tired to cry
Though it's sad enough for tears
It's been try, fail, try for years
And when the next year comes along
I don't know if I'll be home
I don't know if we'll survive
And the only thing we know
Is it's getting dark and we'd better go
And the only thing we see
Are the despairs of the day
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I'm all right to drive
And we're much too young of men
To carry such heavy heads
And tonight for the first time
It felt good to be alive
Yeah, we're much too young of men
To carry such heavy heads
And tonight for the first time
It felt good to be alive again, my friend
Only thing we know
It's getting dark and we'd better go
And the only thing we see
Are the despairs of the day
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I'm all right to drive
Side roads boarded up, decisions decided on
But in my nights there are restless hours
When three A-M comes down and nothing else comes up
And the only thing we know
Is it's getting dark and we'd better go
And the only thing we see
Are the despairs of the day
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I'm all right to drive
And in my heart I'm the weary kind
I'm much tired to cry
Though it's sad enough for tears
It's been try, fail, try for years
And when the next year comes along
I don't know if I'll be home
I don't know if we'll survive
And the only thing we know
Is it's getting dark and we'd better go
And the only thing we see
Are the despairs of the day
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I'm all right to drive
And we're much too young of men
To carry such heavy heads
And tonight for the first time
It felt good to be alive
Yeah, we're much too young of men
To carry such heavy heads
And tonight for the first time
It felt good to be alive again, my friend
Only thing we know
It's getting dark and we'd better go
And the only thing we see
Are the despairs of the day
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I
And if you're too tired
Go to sleep my brothers, I'm all right to drive
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
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,
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.
Lyric correction: "Though it's sad enough for tears, it's been try, fail, try for years." Although until I read the booklet, I thought it was "it's been dropping dry for years." Haha.
To me, this is one of they're best songs. I am surprised no one else has commented on it. Great sing along chorus.
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I think of a road trip every time i hear this song. beautiful.
No more comments??? I love this song, especially the line:
"And tonight for the first time, it felt good to be alive"
I've been feeling that way a lot recently, life is good.
To me, I definitely see a sort of coming of age inspiration here. Reminds me of high school graduation, really. But, when I first heard the song, the chorus and outro were the only parts that stuck with me, so it just reminded me of a road trip then.
"In my head I am already gone. Side roads boarded up, Decisions decided on. But in my nights there are restless hours. When 3 A.M. comes down, And nothing else comes up."
I've known plenty of seniors who have all these plans in their heads, and will usually talk about them, but there's definitely a sort of restlessness.
"And in my heart I'm the wary kind. I'm much too tired to cry. Though it's sad enough for tears, It's been try fail hard for years. And when the next year comes along, I don't know if I'll be home. I don't know if I'll survive."
And this verse would the best example for a coming of age/graduation interpretation.
In my head I am already gone Side road pointed home Decisions decided on
But in my nights There are restless hours 3 AM goes down Nothing else comes up
And the only thing we know Is it's getting dark and we better go And the only thing we say Are the despairs of the day
And if you're too tired Go to sleep, my brothers, I And if you're too tired Go to sleep, my brothers I'm alright to drive
But in my heart I'm the weary kind I'm much too tired to cry Though it's sad enough for tears It's been dropping dry for years When the next year comes along I don't know if I'll be home I don't know if we'll survive
And the only thing we know Is it's getting dark and we better go And the only thing we say Are the despairs of the day
And if you're too tired Go to sleep, my brothers, I And if you're too tired Go to sleep, my brothers I'm alright to drive
And we're much too young of men To carry such heavy heads And tonight for the first time It felt good to be alive And we're much too young of men To carry such heavy heads And tonight for the first time It felt good to be alive again, my friend
The only thing we know Is it's getting dark and we better go And the only thing we say Are the despairs of the day
And if you're too tired Go to sleep, my brothers, I And if you're too tired Go to sleep, my brothers, I And if you're too tired Go to sleep, my brothers, I And if you're too tired Go to sleep, my brothers I'm alright to drive
He's a designated driver. He's alright to drive.