Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
I got to tell you something
This phenomenon, I had to put it in a song
And it goes like

Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally

You want to know what brings me here, oh
You glide through my head, blind to fear
And I know why

Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally

Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally

You live too far away
Your voice rings like a bell anyway
Don't give up your independence
Unless it feels so right
Nothing good comes easily
Sometimes you've got to fight

Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally

You launched a thousand ships in my heart, so easy
Still it's fine from afar
And you know that

Whoa
Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
Whoa
I got to tell you something


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    I couldn't disagree with beautifuldsastr any more. I am a long time 311 fan, and Amber is one of their best songs. Here's the thing, a song can go mainstream and still be great. I know that over-hyped, over-commercialized songs (which this song is not) may often suck, but become popular due to exposure and idiots. However, a song is a song, take it for what it is. If I like a song, I don't really care how many other chuckleheads like or dislike it. I don't listen to music to be cool. I love the song "Sweet" off the self-titled album. The song is obscure to your average, radio-songs 311 fan. Am I hip for liking it? Is the song any greater because it's less known. Who gives a f*ck? I dig it. I would feel the same way about Amber whether it was popular or not. All Mixed Up is another great song. Incredibly popular. Who cares? Love it! beautifuldsastr, just do your thing and don't sweat fools, you apparently have good taste.

    mikewoo9on January 07, 2005   Link

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