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Thread started 07/18/11 4:20am

InternationalL
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The Grand Progression

How do you interpret these lyrics? biggrin

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Reply #1 posted 07/18/11 4:50am

Dave1992

It´s pretty obvious, isn´t it? The song might be full of metephors, but they are quite self-explenatory, especially after the chorus.

It´s a beautiful love song. One of his best.

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Reply #2 posted 07/18/11 6:20am

Shorty

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I love this song!

"not a fan" falloff yeah...ok
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Reply #3 posted 07/18/11 6:38am

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Dave1992 said:

It´s pretty obvious, isn´t it? The song might be full of metephors, but they are quite self-explenatory, especially after the chorus.

It´s a beautiful love song. One of his best.

No can you explain it please smile

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Reply #4 posted 07/18/11 7:32am

MrNorway

About the interpretation: I´m not quite sure. BUT I have 2 say that I think this song is absolutely brilliant and very very underrated. And I honestly can´t believe that this song wasn´t chosen over Still Would Stand All Time for GB, because I´ve never "gotten" SWSAT - it doesn´t really make any special impression on me. The Grand Progression, on the other hand, is fantastic! What do U guys think about this? Do U think SWSAT was the right choice or would U, like me, prefer the other one??

But I like that U pull this song into the spotlight, InternationalLover smile

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Reply #5 posted 07/18/11 7:46am

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MrNorway said:

About the interpretation: I´m not quite sure. BUT I have 2 say that I think this song is absolutely brilliant and very very underrated. And I honestly can´t believe that this song wasn´t chosen over Still Would Stand All Time for GB, because I´ve never "gotten" SWSAT - it doesn´t really make any special impression on me. The Grand Progression, on the other hand, is fantastic! What do U guys think about this? Do U think SWSAT was the right choice or would U, like me, prefer the other one??

But I like that U pull this song into the spotlight, InternationalLover smile

razz I like it more than SWSAT, but that's still a good song. This song sounds more Parade-y to me.

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Reply #6 posted 07/18/11 8:51am

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InternationalLover82 said:

MrNorway said:

About the interpretation: I´m not quite sure. BUT I have 2 say that I think this song is absolutely brilliant and very very underrated. And I honestly can´t believe that this song wasn´t chosen over Still Would Stand All Time for GB, because I´ve never "gotten" SWSAT - it doesn´t really make any special impression on me. The Grand Progression, on the other hand, is fantastic! What do U guys think about this? Do U think SWSAT was the right choice or would U, like me, prefer the other one??

But I like that U pull this song into the spotlight, InternationalLover smile

razz I like it more than SWSAT, but that's still a good song. This song sounds more Parade-y to me.

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Me, too. I think because of the piano.

Lyrics:

Can it be in this seemingly short space of time
We've lived a year or 2 inside our minds?
Now I want 2 whisper in your ear
That U're OK

If love were gold then I would be fixed 4 life
If I was a star, then baby, U would be the night
And I want 2 live my whole life through
Inside of U

CHORUS:
Darling it seems I have found the grand progression
Whenever I'm in your arms
From July until June, every sun and every moon
Melting inside of your charms

If there really is a God up above
2 him I owe my life 4 U my love
Now ... darling, if I died yesterday
It's OK

CHORUS {x2}

Can it be in this seemingly short space of time
We've lived a year or 2 inside our minds?
Now I want 2 spend my whole life through
Inside of U

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Reply #7 posted 07/18/11 9:23am

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MrNorway said:

About the interpretation: I´m not quite sure. BUT I have 2 say that I think this song is absolutely brilliant and very very underrated. And I honestly can´t believe that this song wasn´t chosen over Still Would Stand All Time for GB, because I´ve never "gotten" SWSAT - it doesn´t really make any special impression on me. The Grand Progression, on the other hand, is fantastic! What do U guys think about this? Do U think SWSAT was the right choice or would U, like me, prefer the other one??

I think SWSAT was the right choice. I've never understood the praise for Grand Progression, it has left absolutely no impression on me whatsoever.

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Reply #8 posted 07/18/11 9:33am

MrNorway

NouveauDance said:

MrNorway said:

About the interpretation: I´m not quite sure. BUT I have 2 say that I think this song is absolutely brilliant and very very underrated. And I honestly can´t believe that this song wasn´t chosen over Still Would Stand All Time for GB, because I´ve never "gotten" SWSAT - it doesn´t really make any special impression on me. The Grand Progression, on the other hand, is fantastic! What do U guys think about this? Do U think SWSAT was the right choice or would U, like me, prefer the other one??

I think SWSAT was the right choice. I've never understood the praise for Grand Progression, it has left absolutely no impression on me whatsoever.

That´s fine - and interesting. I guess it just sums up all the different types of music he has, and a song that is anonymous 2 me is the other way around 2 U, and vice versa. smile

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Reply #9 posted 07/18/11 9:46am

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I love still would stand all time too, it seems like the right choice for the movie.

"not a fan" falloff yeah...ok
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Reply #10 posted 07/19/11 4:40am

SoulAlive

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I've never understood the praise for Grand Progression, it has left absolutely no impression on me whatsoever.

I agree.The song is pretty boring to my ears.

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Reply #11 posted 07/26/11 6:15pm

InternationalL
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Well this line I kinda don't get -

Can it be in this seemingly short space of time
We've lived a year or 2 inside our minds?

The grand progression?? Progessing from what?

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Reply #12 posted 07/27/11 12:32am

Spanky

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It's about an erection, dummy.

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Reply #13 posted 07/27/11 12:33am

Spanky

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It's also about his first time with Anna Fantastic.

I wish u heaven
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