Nollaig Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 The Juliana Theory! Another great band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 "Theres a place I go, When I'm alone, And do anything I want, Be anyone I wanna be but It is us I see and I cannot believe I'm falling..." Newton Faulkner - Dream Catch Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 'I wanna know what it's like to be awkward and innocent, not belligerent. I wanna know how it feels to be useful and pertinent and have common sense.. yeah Let me in, let me in to the club, cuz I wanna belong, And I need to get strong, and if memory serves, I'm addicted to words and they're useless. It's the only way I have learned to express myself through other peoples' descriptions of life.. I'm afraid I'm alone and entirely useless...' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 "Theres a place I go,When I'm alone, And do anything I want, Be anyone I wanna be but It is us I see and I cannot believe I'm falling..." Newton Faulkner - Dream Catch Me Love that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Psychic spies from China Try to steal your mind's elation Little girls from Sweden Dream of silver screen quotations And if you want these kind of dreams It's Californication It's the edge of the world and all of western civilization The sun may rise in the East At least it settles in the final location It's understood that Hollywood sells Californication Pay your surgeon very well To break the spell of aging Celebrity skin is this your chin Or is that war you're waging First born unicorn Hardcore soft porn Dream of Californication Marry me girl be my fairy to the world Be my very own constellation A teenage bride with a baby inside Getting high on information And buy me a star on the boulevard It's Californication Space may be the final frontier But it's made in a Hollywood basement Cobain can you hear this fear Singing songs off station to station And Elderon's not far away It's Californication Born and raised by those who praise Control of population Everybody's been there And I don't mean on vacation First born unicorn Hard core soft porn Dream of Californication Destruction leads to a very rough road But it also breeds creation And earthquakes are to a girl's guitar They're just another good vibration And tidal waves couldn't save the world From Californication... Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication Each line is so brilliantly written and packed full of meaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Love that song. It's amazing. Like, I'm sure I could say more if it wasn't gone 5am and I wasn't half passed out, but there you go. It is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) How dare the Premier ignore my invitations? He'll have to go! So, too, the bunch he luncheons with - it's second on my list of things to do. At the top is stopping by your place of work and acting like I haven't dreamed of you and I, and marriage in an orange grove. You are the only thing in any room you're ever in. I'm stubborn, selfish and too old. I sat you down and told you how the truest love that's ever found is for oneself. You pulled apart my theory with a weary and disinterested sigh. So, yes, I guess I'm asking you to back a horse that's good for glue and nothing else, but find a man that's truer than, find a man that needs you more than I. Sit with me a while and let me listen to you talk about your dreams and your obsessions. I'll be quiet and confessional. The violets explode inside me when I meet your eyes and I'm spinning and I'm diving like a cloud of starlings... Darling, is this love? Starlings by Elbow Guy Garvey is, in my opinion (obviously - dur, Mac!), one of the greatest lyrical poets of contemporary music. Edited April 7, 2009 by Mac Typo - sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 For me, Morrisey is the best lyricist of our time. I have too many favourites by him so I'll say this one for now Hand in glove - The Smiths Hand in glove The sun shines out of our behinds No, it's not like any other love This one is different - because it's us Hand in glove We can go wherever we please And everything depends upon How near you stand to me And if the people stare Then the people stare Oh, i really don't know and i really don't care Kiss my shades ... oh ... Hand in glove The good people laugh Yes, we may be hidden by rags But we've something they never have Hand in glove The sun shines out of our behinds Yes, we may be hidden by rags But we've something they never have And if the people stare Then the people stare Oh, i really don't know and i really don't care Kiss my shades ... oh ... So, hand in glove i stake my claim I'll fight to the last breath If they dare touch a hair on your head I'll fight to the last breath For the good life is out there somewhere So stay on my arm, you little charmer But i know my luck too well Yes, i know my luck too well And i'll probably never see you again I'll probably never see you again I'll probably never see you again Oh ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I Want You - Bob Dylan (4th verse) Well, I return to the Queen of Spades And talk with my chambermaid. She knows that I'm not afraid To look at her. She is good to me And there's nothing she doesn't see. She knows where I'd like to be But it doesn't matter. I want you, I want you, I want you so bad, Honey, I want you All's A Chord - Steve Howe Don't bring yourself down here My constitution will just disappear You'll feel the atmosphere Seeping between the end of the year Even though lines are gathering Time's still travelling All's a chord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissWhitlock Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication Each line is so brilliantly written and packed full of meaning. I absolutely adore every Red Hot Chili Peppers song ever. The lyrics are just... awesome Dosed- RHCP Way upon the mountain where she died All I ever wanted was your life Deep inside the canyon I can't hide All I ever wanted was your life Otherside- RHCP Pour my life into a paper cup The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts She wants to know am I still a slut I've got to take it on the otherside Make Yourself- Incubus If I hadn't made me, I would've been made somehow.. If I hadn't assembled myself, Id've fallen apart by now. If I hadn't made me, I'd be more inclined to bow. Powers that be, Would have swallowed me up But that's more than I can allow. But... If you let them make you, they'll make you Paper-Mache At a distance you're strong, until the wind comes Then you'll crumble and blow away. If you let him f*** you there will be no foreplay. Rest assured, They'll screw you complete, Until your ass is blue and grey! You should make amends with you, If only for better health. But if you really want to live, Why not try, and Make yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Otherside- RHCP Pour my life into a paper cup The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts She wants to know am I still a slut I've got to take it on the otherside I love that song, Kiedis is a great lyricist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissWhitlock Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Yeah, he really is. It seems like just a random bunch of words but when you look into them, they're deep. I dunno about the lyrics in By The Way though. THAT is a random bunch of words. Steak Knife Caro Shark Con Job Boot Cut -- Dog Town Blood Bath Rib Cage Soft Tail -- Black Jack Dope D*** Pawn Shop Quick Pick it might make sense to Anthony but not to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy619 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Make Yourself- Incubus If I hadn't made me, I would've been made somehow.. If I hadn't assembled myself, Id've fallen apart by now. If I hadn't made me, I'd be more inclined to bow. Powers that be, Would have swallowed me up But that's more than I can allow. But... If you let them make you, they'll make you Paper-Mache At a distance you're strong, until the wind comes Then you'll crumble and blow away. If you let him f*** you there will be no foreplay. Rest assured, They'll screw you complete, Until your ass is blue and grey! You should make amends with you, If only for better health. But if you really want to live, Why not try, and Make yourself? I love Incubus, most of their songs have fantastic lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leah86 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 "There goes my hero,watch him as he goes,there goes my hero,he's ordinary...." -Foo Fighters - My Hero "You ask for me to enter,and then you make me crawl and I can't keep holding on, to what you got,when all you got is hurt.." - U2- One Love "It's a shame we have to die my dear, no one's getting out of here alive.." Foo Fighters - D.O.A "For you,there'll be no more crying,for you,the sun will be shining and I feel that when I'm with you,it's allright,i know it's right..and the songbirds keep singin' like they know the score and I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before.." - Fleetwood Mac - Songbird "They say the skies of Lebanon are burning,those mighty ceders bleeding in the heat. They're showing pictures on the television,women and children dying in the street. And we're still at it in our own place. Still tryig to reach the future through the past,still trying to carve tomorrwo from a tombstone, but hey don't listen to me.." - Paul Brady - The Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I like Songbird too but I've never heard the Fleetwood Mac version only the Eva Cassidy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissWhitlock Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I love Incubus, most of their songs have fantastic lyrics. Yes, they do, they do! Especially Drive, I love that song: Sometimes, I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear And I can't help but ask myself how much I let the fear Take the wheel and steer It's driven me before And it seems to have a vague, haunting mass appeal But lately I'm beginning to find that I Should be the one behind the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leah86 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I like Songbird too but I've never heard the Fleetwood Mac version only the Eva Cassidy one Yes,I like the Eva Cassidy version aswell.. My mam has a Fleetwood Mac CD (can't remember the name) and Stevie Nicks singing Songbird is absolutely brilliant. I just love the song though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticjnr Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 If you've lost your faith in love and music, the end won't be long. The Good Old Days - The Libertines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 My favourite song about Jesus! Chris de Burgh - Just Another Poor Boy He was but a traveller on the lonely road of life, She, her name was Mary, a lady of the night, She found him lying in that road, on a winter's night so cold, Just another poor boy, treat him right; She saw that he was hungry and gave him food to eat, She knew that he was weary and he had no place to sleep, She took him home to her own bed, she lay down his wounded head, And washed away the world from his hands and his feet, He was just another poor boy, just another poor boy, When he cried out in his sleep she held him tight, Just another poor boy, just another poor boy, And she gave him love and comfort through the night, Till the morning's light... At night she sat beside him, by the fire he would talk, He said all men were brothers and that love could conquer all, Many gathered round to hear, many for his life did fear, In troubled times like these men seldom talked. Oh they came for him one morning at the breaking of the day, She woke to hear him calling as they carried him away, Accusing him of spreading lies and hate, His public meetings were a danger to the state, Some soldier said "Who was he anyway?" Just another poor boy, just another poor boy, And the tears were falling from her face like rain, Just another poor boy, just another poor boy, And they hung him on a hillside far away, And on the ground she lay ... poor boy ... oh my Lord... Oh my Lord ... oh my Lord... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Dittos on all the comments about Kiedis and his lyrical ability. He is one amazing poet! I dug out some of my old Cake CDs over the weekend and I forgot how much I love their lyrics - they make me laugh out loud! Here's my fave: Short Skirt, Long Jacket I want a girl with a mind like a diamond I want a girl who know's what's best I want a girl with shoes that cut And eyes that burn like cigarettes I want a girl with the right allocation Who's fast, and thorough, and sharp as a tack She's playing with her jewelry, she's putting up her hair She's touring the facility and picking up slack I want a girl with a short skirt, And a long jacket I want a girl who gets up early I want a girl who stays up late I want a girl with uninterrupted prosperity Who uses a machetti to cut through red tape With fingernails that shine like justice And a voice that is dark like tinted glass She is fast, thorough, and sharp as a tack She's touring the facility and picking up slack I want a girl with a short skirt, And a long, long jacket Nana nana nana... I want a girl with a smooth liquidation I want a girl with good dividends At citi bank we will meet accidentally We'll start to talk when she borrows my pen She wants a car with a cup holder arm rest She wants a car that will get her there She's changing her name from Kiddy to Karen She's trading her MG for a white Chrysler Le Barron I want a girl with a short skirt, And a long jacket Nana nana nana... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Haha me and Peacefield posted at the exact same time when this thread hadn't been touched in a couple days! Edited April 20, 2009 by Nollaig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Haha me and Peacefield posted at the exact time when this thread hadn't been touched in a couple days! I didn't even notice that, Roxi, freaky! I think you and I must be on the same wave length sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rach.at.the.disco Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I recently found this song and I love it. Black Dresses - The Spill Canvas My secret is fatally gorgeous I'd die for you But in this Bonnie and Clyde kind of romance Tell me what would you do? My secret is fatally gorgeous I'd die for you But when your precious life is at stake Tell me would you die for me too? The quivering liquids in your stomach Will eat away at the bad habits that have made you A real character in the story of your now distant life Goodnight and goodbye, quickly, quickly Goodbyes are said and roses thrown And the crowd starts to weep But the irony of the story is when I fell to my knees And began clawing at the dirt in front of the tombstone Of my bashful childhood With you by my side, you're screaming at the Top of your lungs, "let it go" And I'm screaming at the top of my lungs "The ceremony was not proper, there was not enough people, And who picked the music? Those melodies almost made me physically sick" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissWhitlock Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I thought the lyrics to When I'm Gone by Eminem were quite good actually. That and Cleaning out My Closet. Hang on, When I'm Gone Have you ever loved someone so much, you'd give an arm for? Not the expression, no, literally give an arm for? When they know they're your heart And you know you were their armour And you will destroy anyone who would try to harm 'her But what happens when karma, turns right around and bites you? And everything you stand for, turns on you, despite you? What happens when you become the main source of her pain? "Daddy look what I made", Dad's gotta go catch a plane "Daddy where's Mommy? I can't find Mommy where is she?" I don't know go play Hailie, baby, your Daddy's busy Daddy's writing a song, this song ain't gonna write itself I'll give you one underdog then you gotta swing by yourself Then turn right around in that song and tell her you love her And put hands on her mother, who's a spitting image of her That's Slim Shady, yeah baby, Slim Shady's crazy Shady made me, but tonight Shady's rocka-by-baby... "I get the point - fine, me and Mommy are going" But baby wait, "it's too late Dad, you made the choice "Now go out there and show 'em that you love 'em more than us" That's what they want, they want you Marshall, they keep.. screamin' your name It's no wonder you can't go to sleep, just take another pill Yeah, I bet you you will. You rap about it, yeah, word, k-keep it real I hear applause, all this time I couldn't see How could it be, that the curtain is closing on me I turn around, find a gun on the ground, **** it Put it to my brain and scream "die Shady" and pop it The sky darkens, my life flashes, the plane that I was supposed to be on crashes and burns to ashes That's when I wake up, alarm clock's ringin', there's birds singin' It's Spring and Hailie's outside swinging, I walk right up to Kim and kiss her Tell her I miss her, Hailie just smiles and winks at her little sister It's quite long, jeez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nirvana - Dumb A beautiful song. I'm not like them But I can pretend The sun is gone But I have a light The day is done I'm having fun I think I'm dumb Or maybe just happy Think I'm just happy My heart is broke But I have some glue Help me inhale And mend it with you We'll float around And hang out on clouds Then we'll come down And have a hangover Have a hangover Skin the sun Fall asleep Wish away soul is cheap Lesson learned Wish me luck Soothe the burn Wake me up I'm not like them But I can pretend The sun is gone, But I have a light the day is done, I'm having fun I think I'm dumb Or Maybe just happy Think I'm just happy I think I'm dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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