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04-18-2008, 10:58 AM
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~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~
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I am not a HUGE U2 fan either but after putting out 20 c/ds they have something I like such as the one you mentioned and this one. You're dangerous 'cause you're honest You're dangerous, you don't know what you want Well you left my heart empty as a vacant lot For any spirit to haunt Hey hey sha la la Hey hey You're an accident waiting to happen You're a piece of glass left there on the beach Well you tell me things I know you're not supposed to Then you leave me just out of reach Hey hey sha la la Hey hey sha la la Who's gonna ride your wild horses Who's gonna drown in your blue sea Who's gonna ride your wild horses Who's gonna fall at the foot of thee Well you stole it 'cause I needed the cash And you killed it 'cause I wanted revenge Well you lied to me 'cause I asked you to Baby, can we still be friends Hey hey sha la la Hey hey sha la la Who's gonna ride your wild horses Who's gonna drown in your blue sea Who's gonna ride your wild horses Who's gonna fall at the foot of thee Oh, the deeper I spin Oh, the hunter will sin for your ivory skin Took a drive in the dirty rain To a place where the wind calls your name Under the trees the river laughing at you and me Hallelujah, heavens white rose The doors you open I just can't close Don't turn around, don't turn around again Don't turn around, your gypsy heart Don't turn around, don't turn around again Don't turn around, and don't look back Come on now love, don't you look back Who's gonna ride your wild horses Who's gonna drown in your blue sea Who's gonna taste your salt water kisses Who's gonna take the place of me Who's gonna ride your wild horses Who's gonna tame the heart of thee psst.. I actually like Coldplay and Lifehouse better. but if you want to know what I think amazing lyircs are then I say Opeth and Amorphis have some really poignant ones. Last edited by skysidhe; 04-18-2008 at 11:06 AM. Reason: adding suggestions |
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04-18-2008, 11:11 AM
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~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~
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Hope Leaves
-Opeth In the corner beside my window There hangs a lonely photograph There is no reason I'd never notice A memory that could hold me back There is a wound that's always bleeding There is a road I'm always walking And I know you'll never return to this place Gone through days without talking There is a comfort in silence So used to losing all ambition Struggling to maintain what's left Once undone, there is only smoke Burning in my eyes to blind To cover up what really happened Force the darkness unto me |
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04-18-2008, 11:23 AM
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Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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I must be feeling introspective today. I may have posted these before, but I love the metaphor of these lyrics:
Barenaked Ladies (Ed Robertson---swoon!) If I Should Fall I look straight in the window, try not to look below Pretend I'm not up here, try counting sheep But the sheep seem to shower off this office tower It’s nine-point-eight straight down, I can't stop my knees Chorus: I wish I could fly From this building From this wall And if I should try Would you catch me if I fall? My hands clench the squeegee, my secular rosary Hang on to your wallet, hang on to your rings I can't look below me, or something to throw me I curse at the windstorms that October brings I look in the boardroom; a modern pharaoh's tomb I'd gladly swap places, if they care to dive They're lined up at the window, peer down into limbo They're frightened of jumping, in case they survive I wish I could step from this scaffold Onto soft green pastures, shopping malls, or bed With my family and my pastor and my grandfather who's dead Look straight in the mirror, watch it come clearer I look like a painter, behind all the grease But painting's creating, and I'm just erasing A crystal-clear canvas is my masterpiece (Chorus) (Chorus) When I fall When I fall
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04-28-2008, 11:25 PM
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erika
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Haven't laughed this hard in a long time
I better stop now before I start crying Go off to sleep in the sunshine I don't want to see the day when it's dying She's a sight to see, she's good to me I'm already somebody's baby She's a pretty thing and she knows everything But I'm already somebody's baby You don't deserve to be lonely But those drugs you got won't make you feel better Pretty soon you'll find it's the only Little part of your life you're keeping together I'm nice to you, I could make it through That you're already somebody's baby I could make you smile if you stayed a while But how long will you stay with me baby Because your candle burns too bright Well, I almost forgot it was twilight Even if I think that you are right Well, I'm tired of being down, I got no fight You're wonderful, when it's beautiful But I'm already somebody's baby And if I went with you I'd disappoint you too Well, I'm already somebody's baby Already somebody's baby Twilight - Elliott Smith
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04-29-2008, 09:27 AM
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barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy.
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This goes with my current state of bummed-out-ness....
Dust in the Wind I close my eyes only for a moment and the moment's gone all my dreams pass before my eyes a curiosity dust in the wind all we are is dust in the wind Same old song just a drop of water in the endless sea all we do crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see dust in the wind all we are is dust in the wind Now, don't hang on nothing last forever but the earth and sky it slips away And all your money won't another minute buy Dust in the wind all we are is dust in the wind dust in the wind everything is dust in the wind
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04-29-2008, 12:33 PM
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I'm still a jerk
Join Date: Oct 2007
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I. overture
Words and music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart And the meek shall inherit the earth. Ii. the temples of syrinx Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson ... the massive grey walls of the temples rise from the Heart of every federation city. I have always been awed By them, to think that every single facet of every life is Regulated and directed from within! our books, our music, Our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent Wisdom of the priests... Weve taken care of everything The words you hear the songs you sing The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes Its one for all and all for one We work together common sons Never need to wonder how or why We are the priests of the temples of syrinx Our great computers fill the hallowed halls We are the priests of the temples of syrinx All the gifts of life are held within our walls Look around this world we made Equality our stock in trade Come and join the brotherhood of man Oh what a nice contented world Let the banners be unfurled Hold the red star proudly high in hand We are the priests of the temples of syrinx Our great computers fill the hallowed halls. We are the priests of the temples of syrinx All the gifts of life are held within our walls. Iii. discovery Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson ... behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was Hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the Dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in My hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was Beautiful ... ... I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn The keys to make them sound differently. as I struck the Wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious Sounds, and soon my own music! how different it could Be from the music of the temples! I cant wait to tell the Priests about it! ... What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound Its got wires that vibrate and give music What can this thing be that I found? See how it sings like a sad heart And joyously screams out its pain Sounds that build high like a mountain Or notes that fall gently like rain I cant wait to share this new wonder The people will all see its light Let them all make their own music The priests praise my name on this night Iv. presentation Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson ... in the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up To a circle of grim, expressionless faces. father brown Rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed Throughout the silent temple hall. ... ... instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were Words of quiet rejection! instead of praise, sullen Dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as father brown Ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his Feet... I know its most unusual To come before you so But Ive found an ancient miracle I thought that you should know Listen to my music And hear what it can do Theres something here as strong as life I know that it will reach you Yes, we know its nothing new Its just a waste of time We have no need for ancient ways The world is doing fine Another toy will help destroy The elder race of man Forget about your silly whim It doesnt fit the plan I cant believe youre saying These things just cant be true Our world could use this beauty Just think what we might do Listen to my music And hear what it can do Theres something here as strong as life I know that it will reach you Dont annoy us further We have our work to do Just think about the average What use have they for you? Another toy will help destroy The elder race of man Forget about your silly whim It doesnt fit the plan V. oracle: the dream Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson ... I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so Vivid to me. clearly yet I see the beckoning hand of the Oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase ... ... I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities And the pure spirit of man revealed in the lives and works Of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and Understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, A way that had been crushed by the federation long ago. i Saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss Of all these things ... I wandered home though silent streets And fell into a fitful sleep Escape to realms beyond the night Dream cant you show me the light? I stand atop a spiral stair An oracle confronts me there He leads me on light years away Through astral nights, galactic days I see the works of gifted hands That grace this strange and wondrous land I see the hand of man arise With hungry mind and open eyes They left the planets long ago The elder race still learn and grow Their power grows with purpose strong To claim the home where they belong Home, to tear the temples down... Home, to change.. Vi. soliloquy Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson ... I have not left this cave for days now, it has become My last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of The waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live Under the control of the federation, but there is no other Place to go. my last hope is that with my death I may pass Into the world of my dream, and know peace at last. The sleep is still in my eyes The dream is still in my head I heave a sigh and sadly smile And lie a while in bed I wish that it might come to pass Not fade like all my dreams Just think of what my life might be In a world like I have seen I dont think I can carry on Carry on this cold and empty life Oh...noo! My spirits are low in the depths of despair My lifeblood spills over.. Vii. grand finale Music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart Attention all planets of the solar federation Attention all planets of the solar federation Attention all planets of the solar federation We have assumed control. We have assumed control. We have assumed control.
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"Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering. |
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04-29-2008, 12:34 PM
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I'm still a jerk
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This song was based on Anthem by Ann Ran
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"Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering. |
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04-29-2008, 04:31 PM
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Looking forward to open mic night.
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Ayn Rand?
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04-30-2008, 01:00 PM
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Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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OH, I love that song:
"And Ann ran, she ran so far away She ran all night and day She couldn't get away.":p
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01-12-2009, 09:56 AM
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Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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Can't post the darn video...so here's the lyrics. Heard over the weekend to remind my why I love The Pretenders.
Don't get me wrong If I'm looking kind of dazzled I see neon lights Whenever you walk by Don't get me wrong If you say "Hello" and I take a ride Upon a sea where the mystic moon Is playing havoc with the tide Don't get me wrong Don't get me wrong If I'm acting so distracted I'm thinking about the fireworks That go off when you smile Don't get me wrong If I split like light refracted I'm only off to wander Across a moonlit mile Once in awhile Two people meet Seemingly for no reason They just pass on the street Suddenly thunder, showers everywhere Who can explain the thunder and rain But there's something in the air Don't get me wrong If I come and go like fashion I might be great tomorrow But hopeless yesterday Don't get me wrong If I fall in the "mode of passion" It might be unbelievable But let's not say "so long" It might just be fantastic Don't get me wrong
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01-14-2009, 07:45 PM
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What do you want? A cookie?
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My husband and I sang this to each other for our wedding vows...so this song and its lyrics mean alot to me and always will
Staind "Right Here" I know I've been mistaken But just give me a break and see the changes that I've made I've got some imperfections But how can you collect them all and throw them in my face But you always find a way to keep me right here waiting You always find the words to say to keep me right here waiting And if you chose to walk away I'd still be right here waiting Searching for the things to say to keep you right here waiting I hope you're not intending To be so condescending it's as much as i can take and you're so independent you just refuse to bend so I keep bending till I break But you always find a way to keep me right here waiting You always find the words to say to keep me right here waiting And if you chose to walk away I'd still be right here waiting Searching for the things to say to keep you right here waiting I've made a commitment I'm willing to bleed for you I needed fulfillment I found what I need in you Why can't you just forgive me I don't want to relive all the mistakes I've made along the way But I always find a way to keep you right here waiting I always find the words to say to keep you right here waiting But you always find a way To keep me right here waiting You always find the words to say to keep me right here waiting And if I chose to walk away would you be right here waiting Searching for the things to say to keep me right here waiting
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01-24-2009, 10:50 AM
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~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~
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Suite Madame Blue
Time after time I sit and I wait for your call I know Im a fool what can I say Whatever the price Ill pay for you, madame blue Once long ago, one word from your lips and the world turned around But somehow you've changed, you're so far away I long for the past and dream of the days with you, madame blue Suite madame blue, gaze in your looking glass You're not a child anymore Suite madame blue, the future is all but past Dressed in your jewels, you made your own rules You conquered the world and more ..............heavens door America....america...america..america.. America....america...america..america.. America....america...america..america.. Red white and blue, gaze in your looking glass You're not a child anymore Red, white, and blue, the future is all but past So lift up your heart, make a new start And lead us away from here Last edited by skysidhe; 01-24-2009 at 11:10 AM. |
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01-24-2009, 11:10 AM
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~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~
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If Everyone Was Listening
The actors and jesters are here The stage is in darkness and clear For raising the curtain And no-ones quite certain whose play it is How long ago, how long If only we had listened thein. If wed known just how right we were going to be. For we dreamed a lot And we schemed a lot And we tried to sing of love before the stage fell apart. If everyone was listening you know Thered be a chance that we could save the show Wholl be the last clown To bring the house down? Oh no, please no, dont let the curtain fall Well, what is your costume today? Who are the props in your play? Youre acting a part which you thought from the start Was an honest one. Well how do you plead? An actor indeed! Go re-learn your lines, You dont know what youve done The finales begun. If everyone was listening you know Thered be a chance that we could save the show, Wholl be the last clown To bring the house down? Oh no, please no, dont let the curtain fall. |
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01-24-2009, 03:19 PM
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Blatantly Homosapien
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to the tune of George Srait's "Carrying your love with Me"
All I've got's this twenty dollar bag I don't know what I'll do when I smoke that.. I guess maybe I could go downtown I might get lucky and find some brown dirt weed I'll be sure to save the seeds to plant next year...... I'm carrying my drugs with me I got busted down in Tennessee For selling cocaine and LSD..... Carrying my drugs with me.
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01-25-2009, 10:06 PM
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To shreds, you say?
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Which one are you?
Zodiac Words by Richie Havens There is a secret that has been kept from man 2,000 years There is a secret that has been kept from man 2,000 years And that secret is that there are only twelve people on the earth at any given time That there are only twelve people on the earth at any given time And these people have been symbolized Down through the ages of mankind, by many symbols They were called: Twelve tribes of Israel Twelve sons of Jacob Twelve gates of Heaven Twelve inches in a foot Twelve months to the year Twelve men on the jury Twelve days of Christmas Twelve disciples of Jesus Christ Twelve manners of fruit on the tree by the side of the river Good for the healing of all nations Good for the healing of all nations And these people are And these people are: Aries, who is....I am, ain't I? Taurus, who is...I have, don't I? Gemini, who is...I think, I think... I think so much I wish I could stop thinking Cancer, who is...I feel, I feel, and there are no words to describe how I feel Leo, who is...I will, o'er my will Virgo, who is....I analyze, I analyze Libra, who is...I balance, I balance, I balance between those who know and those who do not know Scorpio, who is...I desire, I desire, I desire.. Sagittarius, who is...I see, I see...I see so much in what I'm doing I cannot finish what I'm doing Capricorn, who is...I use, I use...I use all of my experience in order to survive Aquarius, who is...I know, I know... why do I know when no one around me knows what I know Pisces, who is...I believe, I believe... or there is nothing for me to believe in These are the twelve people who inherit the earth You are one of them and there are only eleven others And if you get to know the eleven others You will be able to get along with everyone all over the world... all over the world
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