Musically it's great, but I must say that some of the lyrics irk me a bit - in particular the evolution slagging. How anyone can not believe in evolution with the amount of evidence that is out there is beyond me.
I'm also not a fan of his slagging of democracy. Sure, it's not perfect, but it's the best political system humans have managed so far. But hey, I've come to accept that as much as I respect him and his religion, there are some times when I just have to grit my teeth and listen to the next line. It's no biggie. Still a great track otherwise. Toejam @ Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com
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Very very special sound , love lyrics Forever in my life... | |
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npggirl77 said: I like it. It reminds me of something. A few things. I cannot figure out what it reminds me of just yet. Going to listen to it more, and try to figure it out...
Me too! I think I've worked out what it is.... let me know when you have, and see if we agree... | |
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zucris said: Very very special sound , love lyrics
Sound is good but lyrics are just awful...just awful. It's a list of confused statements made to look 'deep' but when you actually read them..don't actually mean a thing. The day he dumps that JW shit will be a day for us all to rejoice. | |
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pald1 said: zucris said: Very very special sound , love lyrics
Sound is good but lyrics are just awful...just awful. It's a list of confused statements made to look 'deep' but when you actually read them..don't actually mean a thing. The day he dumps that JW shit will be a day for us all to rejoice. it´s a matter of taste or experience ... Once upon a time Prince said "open mind". Life is for me like a string of "upload and download" Forever in my life... | |
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WaterInYourBath said: 2elijah said: True. He wrapped politics/social/religion all in that song. Love the title, "Colonized Mind" It grabs one's attention right away. When he does the guitar solo in it, you get that blues/rock feel and feel the lyrics too, the kind that touches the soul. I got a tiny bit of a "gospel" feel out of it too, but that's just me, what can I say?. I like when I could feel the song with the lyrics where it touches your soul. [Edited 12/19/08 11:04am] Yes. Very, very deep. The title and lyrics involve a lengthly, vastly studied history. College professors are going to EAT.THIS.UP. Oh please. Where? At the University Of Naive Worldviews? These lyrics are about as deep and intelligent as a city puddle. No hard feelings. | |
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Wall said: Oh please. Where? At the University Of Naive Worldviews? These lyrics are about as deep and intelligent as a city puddle. I feel the same way about your posts. JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!! | |
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toejam said: Musically it's great, but I must say that some of the lyrics irk me a bit - in particular the evolution slagging. How anyone can not believe in evolution with the amount of evidence that is out there is beyond me.
found a missing link lately, have ya? | |
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Wall said: WaterInYourBath said: Yes. Very, very deep. The title and lyrics involve a lengthly, vastly studied history. College professors are going to EAT.THIS.UP. Oh please. Where? At the University Of Naive Worldviews? These lyrics are about as deep and intelligent as a city puddle. Hi Hater! | |
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now im wondering if this is in response to Obamas having Rick Warren bless his inauguration [Edited 12/19/08 18:33pm] | |
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toejam said: Musically it's great, but I must say that some of the lyrics irk me a bit - in particular the evolution slagging. How anyone can not believe in evolution with the amount of evidence that is out there is beyond me.
I'm also not a fan of his slagging of democracy. Sure, it's not perfect, but it's the best political system humans have managed so far. But hey, I've come to accept that as much as I respect him and his religion, there are some times when I just have to grit my teeth and listen to the next line. It's no biggie. Still a great track otherwise. ah... and you are one who the song is written... a colonized mind. We are all so full of here | |
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hollywooddove said: toejam said: Musically it's great, but I must say that some of the lyrics irk me a bit - in particular the evolution slagging. How anyone can not believe in evolution with the amount of evidence that is out there is beyond me.
I'm also not a fan of his slagging of democracy. Sure, it's not perfect, but it's the best political system humans have managed so far. But hey, I've come to accept that as much as I respect him and his religion, there are some times when I just have to grit my teeth and listen to the next line. It's no biggie. Still a great track otherwise. ah... and you are one who the song is written... a colonized mind. is that like a colonic for you brain? [Edited 12/19/08 18:39pm] | |
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Brilliant song that I've heard prob over 20 times since yesterday.... LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT.
Very inspired.... the new stuff, along w/his covers of Watchtower/Best of U r the most inspired stuff he's done since TGE.... LOVE the passion on it. Kinda reminds me of "The War" as well.... I Love U, But I Don't Trust U Anymore... | |
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Jeffiner said: npggirl77 said: I like it. It reminds me of something. A few things. I cannot figure out what it reminds me of just yet. Going to listen to it more, and try to figure it out...
Me too! I think I've worked out what it is.... let me know when you have, and see if we agree... i'm with both of you guys. yes when i first heard it yes i felt as if i have heard this before but prince has put this into a fresh version. yep i have gathered 2 what i feel and think. like you i want 2 have more time to wrap my head around it more so | |
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Best song of all four, in my opinion. So there is another one leaked out now? Prince I will always miss and love U. | |
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bellanoche said: I LOVE this track. It's my favorite so far! I cannot listen to it enough.
I'm with U. I really dig this track, and I hope it's released in a quality format... like vinyl. I'll take CD, if no vinyl available. "He's a musician's musician..." | |
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luv this tune. can c the family with planet earth, lion of judah vibe.
my thought for now, as reflected off what i could pick off the lyrics, is that Prince will always say what he wants to say through his music, no matter what. Snare drum pound on the 2 & 4 | |
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As much as I think the lyrics are horrible and the album probably will continue along those lines, its cool to see you JWs get excited over music, especially when its taboo at times to get into it.
Prince should be credited for bringing y'all into the musical sphere, but remember one day Prince might revert to his old self and make some great music with some very questionable content. Are you going to turn on him then? You'd best not. | |
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Wow great song - Simplicity is beautiful - Bass, Drum, Guitar, Vocals - No overproduction and just enough happening in the music to make it interesting but not over done.
Yeah, this needs to be in a quality format. I don't mind that I do not agree with all the lyrics. I think it's one way to look at things but I sense it's a somewhat negative way to look at the world - in some places. | |
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Giovanni777 said: bellanoche said: I LOVE this track. It's my favorite so far! I cannot listen to it enough.
I'm with U. I really dig this track, and I hope it's released in a quality format... like vinyl. I'll take CD, if no vinyl available. Hi Giovanni777, it's nice to see that you're still around. I enjoy reading your posts! perfection is a fallacy of the imagination... | |
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MelittaLove said: Colonized Mind
Upload The evolution principle U see a rock on the shore - And say, "It's always been there" Download No responsibility Do what U want - Nobody cares Upload The master race idea Genetically disposed - 2 rule the world Download Future full of isolated Full of isolated - Boys and girls Upload The 2 party system The lesser of 2 dangers - Illusion of choice Download Their form of fascism Nothing really ever changes - U never had a voice If U look, U're sure gonna find Throughout mankind's history A Colonized Mind The one in power makes law Under which the colonized fall Without God, it's just the blind leading the blind Upload A joint venture record deal It's just another way another man can still sleep While he's sticking U with the bill Download A temporary acquisition of fleeting fame and fortune Nothing to leave in your will Upload A child with no father Download No respect for authority Upload A child with no mother Download A hard time showing love If U look, U're sure gonna find Throughout mankind's history A Colonized Mind The one in power makes law Under which the colonized fall Without God, it's just the blind leading the blind thanks to: JulesWindu for the lyrics Right On!!! [Edited 12/19/08 21:52pm] | |
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Shu said: toejam said: Musically it's great, but I must say that some of the lyrics irk me a bit - in particular the evolution slagging. How anyone can not believe in evolution with the amount of evidence that is out there is beyond me.
found a missing link lately, have ya? Yes, it's called "Tiktaalik" and can be found in several museums. It's a fish that led to the evolution of amphibians. Try reading something more than creationist litereature, ok? | |
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zucris said: pald1 said: Sound is good but lyrics are just awful...just awful. It's a list of confused statements made to look 'deep' but when you actually read them..don't actually mean a thing. The day he dumps that JW shit will be a day for us all to rejoice. it´s a matter of taste or experience ... Once upon a time Prince said "open mind". Life is for me like a string of "upload and download" I would just press delete | |
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Love it,love it,love it! I'm SO xcited all this new great music! | |
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pald1 said: zucris said: it´s a matter of taste or experience ... Once upon a time Prince said "open mind". Life is for me like a string of "upload and download" I would just press delete The upload/download is a great concept though if it went like this: Upload War on Iraq Liberate, etc Download Corruption Oil, etc | |
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Loves it! | |
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Rockability said: pald1 said: I would just press delete The upload/download is a great concept though if it went like this: Upload War on Iraq Liberate, etc Download Corruption Oil, etc Crude, but more coherent, I guess. | |
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Reminds me of "The War" but also a bit Dillonesque! If the milk turns out to be sour, I aint the kinda pussy to drink it! | |
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...i like the voice effects..it rings in my ears..LISTEN...mzsexybaby ..She's Just A Baby..but she's my lady..my loveR..my only friend!..true love that will last!..PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND..WHAT SHE SEES IN AN OLDER MAN..they never stop 2 think that maybe i'm what she's looking 4..THEY NEVER TAKE THE TIME..2 look in her mind | |
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