Posted by finelinebob on May 10, 2004, at 14:00:09
In reply to Cold is Being by Renaissance, posted by Emme on May 10, 2004, at 12:13:19
Geez, Emme, I thought this one would beat yours, but:
Oh how can we believe
We earn what we receiveYIKES! Unless you have a cheerful and sunny disposition, the reality of that is such a kick in the teeth ... and all too familiar. It's taken me years to learn those words aren't true, and I'm still learning the lesson!
Any Husker Du/Sugar fans probably know what demons Bob Mould has wrestled with. For this song, I wish I could post his guitar solos ... "tortured" is an appropriate term. As bleak as the song is, it can also be quite cathartic. Particularly when you turn your "amp" up to 11.
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Another exit on the freeway
Another bridge I cannot bear to cross alone
And I've been on the mend
I've been getting ready to change my name againAnd once I had a love so fair
Once I had a reason to keep on
Left a paragraph taped up on my door
It said "Don't wait up 'cause I ain't comin' home"So I've been driving far and wide to find my call in life
Been looking for a place where I belong
I guess a little pain never killed anyone
I guess I feel that way againI can't come clean, I cannot stay
Got no reason to explain
I've been here too long, I need a change
And I hope you'll understandStained glass window never gonna carry my name
Been laid to rest in a field of sticks and stones
And above my head all that's left are footsteps
Of some kid too young too far away from homeSo don't send me invitations to your big parade
Place of residence unknown
In my eyes there is no compromise
There is no calm before the stormThese things happen all the time
Should I throw myself from the hanging tree?
Is there a place for those of us who don't belong?
I haven't found it yet
poster:finelinebob
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