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Post the lyrics to The Greatest Song of All-time Well, I sought gold and diamond rings
My own drug to ease the pain that living brings Walked from the mountain to the valley floor Searching for my beautiful reward Searching for my beautiful reward From a house on a hill, a sacred light shines I walk through these rooms, but none of them are mine Down empty hallways, I went from door to door Searching for my beautiful reward Searching for my beautiful reward Well, your hair shone in the sun I was so high, yeah, I was the lucky one Then I came crashing down like a drunk on a barroom floor Searching for my beautiful reward Searching for my beautiful reward Tonight, I can feel the cold wind at my back I'm flyin' high over gray fields, my feathers long and black Down along the river's silent edge I soar Searching for my beautiful reward Searching for my beautiful reward... |
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my current fave
RISE AGAINST - Rumors Of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated please don't ask me how I ended up at my wits end and beaking down pages torn from books we never read because we're plugged into this grid don't pull this plug right now or then we'dreally have to live when i die will they remember not what i did but what i haven't done? it's not the end that i fear with each breath, it's life that scares me to death when we build these dreams on sand how they all slip through our hands this might be our only chance let's take this one day at a time i'll hold your hand if you hold mine the time that we kill keeps us alive your words won't save me now i'm at the edge feeling the sweat drip from my brow get a grip on yourself is what they say every hour every day hands over my ears, i've been screaming all these years when i die will they remember not what i did but what i haven't done? it's not the end i fear with each breath, it's life that scares me to death when we build these dreams on sand how they all slip through our hands this might be our only chance let's take this one day at a time i'll hold your hand if you hold mine the time that we kill keeps us alive we came in search of answers we left empty handed again shots fired into the sky are now returning where the fuck will you hide? hiding from the laughter in the closet of our lives but the door hinges are squeaking letting in thin shards of light and now a hand's extending outward, quiet comfort they invite do we dare take what they offer, do we step into the light? when i die will they remember not what i did but what i haven't done? it's not the end i fear with each breath, it's life that scares me to death when we build these dreams on sand how they all slip through our hands this might be our only chance let's take this one day at a time i'll hold your hand if you hold mine the time that we kill keeps us alive | |
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Let's go down 2 the holy river
If we drown then we'll be delivered U can still see the picture upon the wall One eye staring at nothing at all The other one trying 2 focus through all your tears U can try and try but there's nothin' 2 hide U can't run from yourself and what's inside U got 2 find the answers 2 the questions that U most fear So over and over U ask your soul Why'd U come down 2 a world so cold? And the voice inside says 2night the truth will be told U surrounded yourself with all the wrong faces Spending your time in all the wrong places Puttin' your faith in things that only make U cry People say they love U when they wanna help But how can they when U can't help yourself? The more they say they love U, the more U just wanna die So here we go again, the self analysis Have another glass of Port and uh.. forget this The band's playin' at the club 2night and they're bound 2 groove There U are, U think U're high U can't ask yourself cuz U'd only lie If U had a dollar 4 every time U tried U can't call nobody cuz they'll tell U straight up Come and make love when U really hate 'em Relationships based on the physical are over and done They're over and done (They're over and done) U'd rather have fun With only one, with only one Only one... one (one) And then it hit 'cha like a fist on a wall Who gave U life when there was none at all? Who gave the sun permission 2 rise up everyday? (Ooh, oh yes) Let me tell it (Go'n) If U ask God 2 love U longer Every breath U take will make U stronger Keepin' U happy (happy) and proud 2 call His name (Go'n and say it) Jesus (Jesus) And over and over U ask your soul Why'd U come down 2 a world so cold? And the voice inside said 2night the truth will be told And this time I was listening, hear me Let's go down 2 the holy river If we drown then we'll be delivered (Yes we will) If we don't then we'll never see the light (No) If U die before U try U'll have 2 come back and face the light (Oh yes) When U believe it, U got a good reason 2 cry (Oh my, my) So I went on down 2 the holy river I called my girl and told her I had something 2 give her I asked her 2 marry me and she said yes, I cried Oh, that night I drowned in her tears and mine And.. and instead of a glass of sorrow and wine Looking back y'all, I don't miss nothing except the time And when I see that picture upon the wall The one eye staring at nothing at all My eyes trying 2 focus but these are much different tears Oh, yes they are Let's go down 2 the holy river {x3} Keenmeister |
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"Tribute" By Tenacious D
[spoken] This is the greatest and best song in the world... Tribute. Long time ago me and my brother Kyle here, we was hitchhikin' down a long and lonesome road. All of a sudden, there shined a shiny demon... in the middle... of the road. And he said: [sung] "Play the best song in the world, or I'll eat your soul." (soul) [spoken] Well me and Kyle, we looked at each other, and we each said... "Okay." [sung] And we played the first thing that came to our heads, Just so happened to be, The Best Song in the World, it was The Best Song in the World. Look into my eyes and it's easy to see One and one make two, two and one make three, It was destiny. Once every hundred-thousand years or so, When the sun doth shine and the moon doth glow And the grass doth grow... Needless to say, the beast was stunned. Whip-crack went his schwumpy tail, And the beast was done. He asked us: "(snort) Be you angels?" And we said, "Nay. We are but men." Rock! Ahhh, ahhh, ahhh-ah-ah, Ohhh, whoah, ah-whoah-oh! This is not The Greatest Song in the World, no. This is just a tribute. Couldn't remember The Greatest Song in the World, no, no. This is a tribute, oh, to The Greatest Song in the World, All right! It was The Greatest Song in the World, All right! It was the best muthafuckin' song the greatest song in the world. [2-part skat] [spoken] And the peculiar thing is this my friends: the song we sang on that fateful night it didn't actually sound anything like this song. [sung] This is just a tribute! You gotta believe me! And I wish you were there! Just a matter of opinion. Ah, fuck! Good God, God lovin', So surprised to find you can't stop it. [skat] All right! All right! 
Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended, for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones. (Ecclesiastes 7:9) | |
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andykeen said: Let's go down 2 the holy river...
This is one of my favourite Prince lyrics. Personally, I could do without the Jesus stuff and the overly romanticized ending, but it's a beaut. |
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the greatest song of all time doesn't have lyrics  , so i'll have to go with this one.
she's my only true love. she's all that I think of - look here, in my wallet: that's her. she grew up on a farm there. there's a place on my arm, where i've written her name next to mine. you see I just can't live without her, and I'm her only boy. and she grew up outside McHenry in Johnsburg, Illinois | |
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JediMaster said: "Tribute" By Tenacious D
The D!  That's funny: I thought of that song when I started this thread. |
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TheFrogSpawn said: the greatest song of all time doesn't have lyrics
, so i'll have to go with this one.
she's my only true love. she's all that I think of - look here, in my wallet: that's her. Tom! Some good stuff being posted here so far. Incidentally, which other piece of music are you referring to? |
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Ace said: TheFrogSpawn said: the greatest song of all time doesn't have lyrics
, so i'll have to go with this one.
she's my only true love. she's all that I think of - look here, in my wallet: that's her. Tom! Some good stuff being posted here so far. Incidentally, which other piece of music are you referring to?spanish flea, by herb alpert & the tijuana brass. 
billions would disagree, but hey. | |
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Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then Spin me around 'til I fell asleep Then up the stairs he would carry me And I knew for sure I was loved If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him I'd play a song that would never, ever end How I'd love, love, love To dance with my father again When I and my mother would disagree To get my way, I would run from her to him He'd make me laugh just to comfort me Then finally make me do just what my mama said Later that night when I was asleep He left a dollar under my sheet Never dreamed that he would be gone from me If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him I'd play a song that would never, ever end 'Cause I'd love, love, love To dance with my father again Sometimes I'd listen outside her door And I'd hear how my mother cried for him I pray for her even more than me I pray for her even more than me I know I'm praying for much too much But could you send back the only man she loved I know you don't do it usually But dear Lord she's dying To dance with my father again Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream sorry am i allowed 2 posts? Keenmeister |
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andykeen said: sorry am i allowed 2 posts?
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TheFrogSpawn said: andykeen said: sorry am i allowed 2 posts?
Shut up frog  Keenmeister |
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andykeen said: Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence...
As a fan of that lyric, you'll probably appreciate these: Independence Day Well Papa go to bed now it's getting late Nothing we can say is gonna change anything now I'll be leaving in the morning from St. Mary's Gate We wouldn't change this thing even if we could somehow Cause the darkness of this house has got the best of us There's a darkness in this town that's got us too But they can't touch me now And you can't touch me now They ain't gonna do to me What I watched them do to you So say goodbye it's Independence Day It's Independence Day All down the line Just say goodbye it's Independence Day It's Independence Day this time Now I don't know what it always was with us We chose the words, and yeah, we drew the lines There was just no way this house could hold the two of us I guess that we were just too much of the same kind Well say goodbye it's Independence Day It's Independence Day all boys must run away So say goodbye it's Independence Day All men must make their way come Independence Day Now the rooms are all empty down at Frankie's joint And the highway she's deserted down to Breaker's Point There's a lot of people leaving town now Leaving their friends, their homes At night they walk that dark and dusty highway all alone Well Papa go to bed now it's getting late Nothing we can say can change anything now Because there's just different people coming down here now and they see things in different ways And soon everything we've known will just be swept away So say goodbye it's Independence Day Papa now I know the things you wanted that you could not say But won't you just say goodbye it's Independence Day I swear I never meant to take those things away My Father's House Last night I dreamed that I was a child out where the pines grow wild and tall I was trying to make it home through the forest before the darkness falls I heard the wind rustling through the trees and ghostly voices rose from the fields I ran with my heart pounding down that broken path With the devil snappin' at my heels I broke through the trees, and there in the night My father's house stood shining hard and bright the branches and brambles tore my clothes and scratched my arms But I ran till I fell, shaking in his arms I awoke and I imagined the hard things that pulled us apart Will never again, sir, tear us from each other's hearts I got dressed, and to that house I did ride from out on the road, I could see its windows shining in light I walked up the steps and stood on the porch a woman I didn't recognize came and spoke to me through a chained door I told her my story, and who I'd come for She said "I'm sorry, son, but no one by that name lives here anymore" My father's house shines hard and bright it stands like a beacon calling me in the night Calling and calling, so cold and alone Shining 'cross this dark highway where our sins lie unatoned Walk Like a Man I remember how rough your hand felt on mine On my wedding day And the tears cried on my shoulder I couldn't turn away Well so much has happened to me That I don't understand All I can think of is being five years old following behind you at the beach Tracing your footprints in the sand Trying to walk like a man By Our Lady Of The Roses We lived in the shadow of the elms I remember ma draggin' me and my sister up the street to the church Whenever she heard those wedding bells Well would they ever look so happy again The handsome groom and his bride As they stepped into that long black limousine For their mystery ride Well tonight you step away from me And alone at the alter I stand And as I watch my bride coming down the aisle I pray For the strength to walk like a man Well now the years have gone and I've grown From that seed you've sown But I didn't think there'd be so many steps I'd have to learn on my own Well I was young and I didn't know what to do When I saw your best steps stolen away from you Now I'll do what I can I'll walk like a man And I'll keep on walkin'... |
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andykeen said: sorry am i allowed 2 posts?
Post as many as you'd like.  |
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Ace said: JediMaster said: "Tribute" By Tenacious D
The D! That's funny: I thought of that song when I started this thread. Nobody rocks like The D!
Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended, for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones. (Ecclesiastes 7:9) | |
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Ace said: andykeen said: Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence...
As a fan of that lyric, you'll probably appreciate these: sorry i've never heard of them  Keenmeister |
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And, here I thought I'd find the lyrics from all of the songs from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack.
I'm disappointed, Ace. | |
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andykeen said: TheFrogSpawn said: Shut up frog | |
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AzureStarr said: And, here I thought I'd find the lyrics from all of the songs from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack.
I'm disappointed, Ace. 
And your favourite lyric, Miss Smartypants, would be...? |
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TheFrogSpawn said: andykeen said: Shut up frog Dont make me hurt U!!!!!  Keenmeister |
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Ace said: AzureStarr said: And, here I thought I'd find the lyrics from all of the songs from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack.
I'm disappointed, Ace.
And your favourite lyric, Miss Smartypants, would be...? I'll have to get back to you on that. I have to go and get my kids from school and meet the ex quickly... I'll think about my favorite while I'm away. I'll be going with something from The Cure... probably off of the Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me album... probably from track ten... which I think is Hot, Hot, Hot... I'll post it up when I get back! | |
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pink floyd
Wish You Were Here Lyrics blue skies from pain. Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year, Running over the same old ground. What have you found? The same old fears. Wish you were here. [Edited 5/3/05 8:43am] | |
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Stairway to Heaven (Page-Plant) ----- There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold And she's buying a stairway to heaven And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed With a word she can get what she came for Woe oh oh oh oh oh And she's buying a stairway to heaven There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure And you know sometimes words have two meanings In the tree by the brook there's a songbird who sings Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven Woe oh oh oh oh oh And she's buying a stairway to heaven There's a feeling I get when I look to the west And my spirit is crying for leaving In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees And the voices of those who stand looking Woe oh oh oh oh oh And she's buying a stairway to heaven And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune Then the piper will lead us to reason And a new day will dawn for those who stand long And the forest will echo with laughter And it makes me wonder If there's a bustle in your hedgerow Don't be alarmed now It's just a spring clean for the May Queen Yes there are two paths you can go by but in the long run There's still time to change the road you're on Your head is humming and it won't go because you don't know The piper's calling you to join him Dear lady can't you hear the wind blow and did you know Your stairway lies on the whispering wind And as we wind on down the road Our shadows taller than our souls There walks a lady we all know Who shines white light and wants to show How everything still turns to gold And if you listen very hard The tune will come to you at last When all are one and one is all To be a rock and not to roll Woe oh oh oh oh oh And she's buying a stairway to heaven There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold And she's buying a stairway to heaven And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed With a word she can get what she came for And she's buying a stairway to heaven, uh uh uh  | |
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shausler said: pink floyd
Wish You Were Here Lyrics So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell, blue skies from pain. Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year, Running over the same old ground. What have you found? The same old fears. Wish you were here. 
shaus, you legend.
that's up there with my favourites, too. outstaaaaannnnnding song. | |
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TheFrogSpawn said: Joni is an underrated lyricist. Here's a great one from just a few years back: I pulled up behind a Cadillac We were waiting for the light And I took a look at his license plate It said, "Just Ice." Is justice just ice? Governed by greed and lust? Just the strong doing what they can And the weak suffering what they must? And the gas leaks And the oil spills And sex sells everything And sex kills ... Sex kills ... Doctors' pills give you brand new ills And the bills bury you like an avalanche And lawyers haven't been this popular Since Robespierre slaughtered half of France! And Indian chiefs with their old beliefs know The balance is undone - crazy ions - You can feel it out in traffic Everyone hates everyone And the gas leaks And the oil spills And sex sells everything And sex kills ... Sex kills ... All these jackoffs at the office The rapist in the pool Oh and the tragedies in the nurseries- Little kids packin' guns to school The ulcerated ozone These tumors of the skin- This hostile sun beating down on This massive mess we're in And the gas leaks And the oil spills And sex sells everything And sex kills ... Sex kills ... Sex kills ... Sex kills ... Sex kills ... |
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shausler said: pink floyd
Wish You Were Here Lyrics blue skies from pain. Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year, Running over the same old ground. What have you found? The same old fears. Wish you were here. [Edited 5/3/05 8:43am] Not much of a Floyd fan, myself, but this is a very pretty song. I particularly like this line: "Did you exchange a walk-on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?" |
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I never meant 2 cause u any sorrow
I never meant 2 cause u any pain I only wanted 2 one time see u laughing I only wanted 2 see u laughing in the purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only wanted 2 see u bathing in the purple rain I never wanted 2 be your weekend lover I only wanted 2 be some kind of friend - hey Baby I could never steal u from another It's such a shame our friendship had 2 end Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Only wanted 2 see u underneath the purple rain Honey I know, I know, I know times r changing It's time we all reach out 4 something new That means u 2 U say u want a leader But u can't seem 2 make up your mind I think u better close it Let me guide u 2 the purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Only wanted 2 see u, only wanted 2 see u in the purple rain Don't hate me 'cause I'm NOT beautiful | |
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