Shannon died from cocaine and not heroin...Ive never heard of him having a problem with heroin. I know he did have a valium deal, and valium is an opiate, but dont think the heroin thing is valid.
Ever known anyone with bad teeth? Do they smile real big when they are happy, do they laugh with their mouths open alot? Check one of your friends sometime who has a bunch of cavities on their front teeth....they are so conscious of their teeth they dont smile like most people.
With that in mind, I think the song is about remembering a friend, who on the outside doesnt look happy because of his unwillingness to smile, but the knowledge that he is laughing and smiling on the inside even if it is evident to the outside observer.
Knowing that the narrator takes pleasure in knowing that not only is his friend actually happy, the narrator sees that the world itself and everyone on it acts in the same manner. On the outside people are afraid to let their emotions show, but its nice to know that everything is going well, and that everything is really OK.
I also love the way Shannon uses poor grammar or wrong words to help paint the image of the song.
In "Time" on the first album he called Cumulus clouds, Columbus Clouds.... not only did it sound better, but it invites symbolism of Christopher Columbus..the first clouds of the day, pioneering the sky.
In this song Shannon says... "one of these days this will die, so will me and so will you"
So will me?? my english teacher would have kicked my
ass for writing that! In the context of the song, though, it is very effective, and adds to the emotion of the statement.... Blind Melon did that kind of stuff all the time....it is hard to catch sometimes, but really gives you another look at the song and what is being said.
Shannon died from cocaine and not heroin...Ive never heard of him having a problem with heroin. I know he did have a valium deal, and valium is an opiate, but dont think the heroin thing is valid.
Ever known anyone with bad teeth? Do they smile real big when they are happy, do they laugh with their mouths open alot? Check one of your friends sometime who has a bunch of cavities on their front teeth....they are so conscious of their teeth they dont smile like most people.
With that in mind, I think the song is about remembering a friend, who on the outside doesnt look happy because of his unwillingness to smile, but the knowledge that he is laughing and smiling on the inside even if it is evident to the outside observer.
Knowing that the narrator takes pleasure in knowing that not only is his friend actually happy, the narrator sees that the world itself and everyone on it acts in the same manner. On the outside people are afraid to let their emotions show, but its nice to know that everything is going well, and that everything is really OK.
I also love the way Shannon uses poor grammar or wrong words to help paint the image of the song.
In "Time" on the first album he called Cumulus clouds, Columbus Clouds.... not only did it sound better, but it invites symbolism of Christopher Columbus..the first clouds of the day, pioneering the sky.
In this song Shannon says... "one of these days this will die, so will me and so will you"
So will me?? my english teacher would have kicked my ass for writing that! In the context of the song, though, it is very effective, and adds to the emotion of the statement.... Blind Melon did that kind of stuff all the time....it is hard to catch sometimes, but really gives you another look at the song and what is being said.
valium is a benzo not an opiate
valium is a benzo not an opiate
that was a pretty deep analogy about the Mouthful Of Cavities/Expressing your feelings.
that was a pretty deep analogy about the Mouthful Of Cavities/Expressing your feelings.
@Bellyfull of Swans Valium is a Benzodiazepine, heroin is an opiate, totally different drugs, although both are downers.
@Bellyfull of Swans Valium is a Benzodiazepine, heroin is an opiate, totally different drugs, although both are downers.
@Bellyfull of Swans correction••••Valium is not an opiate!••• it’s a Benzodiazepine
@Bellyfull of Swans correction••••Valium is not an opiate!••• it’s a Benzodiazepine