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hehe...it wasn't actually until I was typing my reply that the penny dropped about that one
I do actually like that song (for what it is) and it certainly is a very "up" song, but yes, by definition, hopeful and optimistic, perhaps a little deluded (can't we all just love everyone though, Prince included?
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) The Holy River? I add the question mark as I can't remember half the lyrics.
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If we believe in love at first sight then the same surely applies regarding hate at first sight? Are we really meant to love each and every one or is it more achievable to just avoid those we dislike and try to be civil?
There are things in nature that abhor each other. Are we not also part of nature? Doesn't mean it's wrong, in fact if the balance is there it means it is perfectly right. | |
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It's probably a discussion for another thread, but I believe you can love everyone on a really deep, fundamental level, even those you dislike, or even those whose principles (or lack thereof) you judge harshly.
I see love and hate as opposites only like truth and illusion; ie. what applies to one doesn't necessarily apply to the other.
I would suggest that humans are the only things in nature that abhor each other. Animals attack for various reasons, but, to my knowledge, there's nothing concrete to suggest that they hate each other - they are usually just defending territory, protecting family...or hungry.
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Cats and water. Gingers and sunshine. Women and cold rooms. Little girls and little boys. Simon Cowell and music. Bees and rain. Everything and Slough.
If the above list isn't enough to make you see that nature has things that abhor each other then I don't know what will | |
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Cats and water. Gingers and sunshine. Women and cold rooms. Little girls and little boys. Simon Cowell and music. Bees and rain. Everything and Slough.
If the above list isn't enough to make you see that nature has things that abhor each other then I don't know what will I want to hear about women and cold rooms  a whore in sheep's clothing | |
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Paisley Park! A funk a day keeps the nose away. | |
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You had me at Simon Cowell and music (or, more importantly, music and Simon Cowell).
You've proven not only that there are things in nature that abhor each other, but also you've covered off your "hate at first sight" theory too.
Nicely done
Now...how do we get those two to just avoid each other and try to be civil?
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She Loves Me 4 Me ?
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"I Will" comes to mind but I think the most uplifting are "Daddy Pop" and "Make Your Momma Happy". | |
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Everlasting Now | |
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Sister. If a song ever truly inspired me... | |
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Still Would Stand All Time A very positive song and an overlooked classic IMO Prince - Still Would Stand All Time Its just around the corner, its just around the block Vthis love that Ive been waiting for, a love solid as rock A love that reaffirms that we r not alone A love so bright inside u it glows And night and day would run together, and all things would b fine Still would stand all hate around us Still would stand all time Still would stand all time Its not a thousand years away, its not that far my brother When men will fight injustice instead of one another Its not that far if we all say yes and only try Then heaven on earth we will find (all time) (still, still would stand all time) No one man will be ruler, therefore love must rule us all Dishonesty, anger, fear, jealousy and greed will fall Love can save us all Oh, love, love, oh love if u would just please give us a sign Still would stand all time Heaven, heaven on earth we all want 2 find (we all want 2 find it) Still (still) would stand all time We r not alone people (were not alone) Tell me can u see the light (can ya see the light) If u just open your eyes (still would stand all time) So much u will know, so much u will show Love, love, its not that far away if we all say yes and give it a try (got ta give it...a try...yes!) still would stand all time (I say still) (so many times) so may times, I thought I could not make it (still would stand all time) Life was closing in I just knew, I just knew I couldnt take it Thats when love opened its arms, and if u dont go in child Still would stand all time (still would stand all time) U better run to the light, leave your past behind All things will be fine Still would stand all time The greatest live performer of our times was is and always will be Prince.
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Optimistic... I would have 2 say "Where-ever u go, Whatever u do" from the "Rave" album. | |
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Emancipation RIP  | |
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Believe it or not Uptown covers everything | |
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Buy a dictionary. That is more idealistic or fanciful than optimstic. | |
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I think the extent to which something can be optimistic is entirely subjective, and thus it's not wrong to suggest that the lyrics to 7 are optimistic, but that some see optimism where others see complete fantasy.
For example, some might say that it is optimistic to think that orgers could be civil and respectful of others' opinions.
Others might say that's idealistic, while others still would suggest it was downright fanciful.
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Chiquetet said:
I think the extent to which something can be optimistic is entirely subjective, and thus it's not wrong to suggest that the lyrics to 7 are optimistic, but that some see optimism where others see complete fantasy.
For example, some might say that it is optimistic to think that orgers could be civil and respectful of others' opinions.
Others might say that's idealistic, while others still would suggest it was downright fanciful.
He has a valid point though. It's never gonna happen. Fairy storys at best. | |
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Perhaps it's optimistic to those who believe in fairies then
Personally, I think we've come a long way since we began our journey on this planet. Without a timeframe on the creation of such a city...well, I'm not ruling anything out.
You could suggest that world peace is never gonna happen, but if any artist wrote a song about world peace, it would surely qualify as one of their most hopeful and optimistic songs, regardless of how unlikely such an outcome is judged as being.
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Whenever I have a shitty day at work, I can put on Its Gonna Be A Beautiful Night and I feel GOOD. | |
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