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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 09:52 PM
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Breakup song by Rachel Yamagata. Listen. It's great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOBwWnoNI6U

I can't get this out of my head.

Elephants
If the elephants have past lives yet all destined to always remember
It's no wonder how they scream
Like you and I they must have some temper

And I am dreaming of them on the planes
Dirtying up their beds
Watching for some sign of rain to cool their hot heads

And how dare that you send me that card when I am doing all that I can do
You are forcing me to remember when all I want is to just forget you

If the tiger shall protect her young then tell me how did you slip by
All my instincts have failed me for once
I must have somehow slept the whole night

And I am dreaming of them with their kill
Tearing it all apart
Blood dripping from their lips and teeth sinking into heart

And how dare that you say you'll call
When you know I need some peace of mind
If you have to take sides with the animals
Won't you do it with one who is kind

And if the hawks in the trees need the dead
If you're living you don't stand a chance
For a time though you share the same bed
There are only two ends to this dance

You can flee with your wounds just in time or lie there as he feeds
Watching yourself ripped to shreds and laughing as you bleed

So for those of you falling in love keep it kind
Keep it good
Keep it right
Throw yourself in the midst of danger but keep one eye open at night
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McPainsBrain Donating Member (84 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 09:58 PM
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1. Not bad, but I prefer this one
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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 10:00 PM
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2. You are obviously male.
That's not a bad thing. :P

It's the lyrics, man! "Teeth into heart." Eh. Maybe it's just me.
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McPainsBrain Donating Member (84 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 10:02 PM
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3. Guilty
Toss me in along with 49% of the world's population. :)

How about this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EclwkWmDZ1g
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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 10:12 PM
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6. I like it, but it doesn't exhibit enough resignation.
We old people are seriously into resignation. :P
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 10:06 PM
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4. i prefer this song of her's
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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 10:10 PM
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5. I know that song. I think...
Edited on Wed Oct-08-08 10:11 PM by crim son
I think that songs that are more defiant and hopeful, appeal to young people, and rightly so. We old folks, who have shut too many doors and ard gasping for air looking for the window, we are attracted to the ones that just say... "hey".

Ava, you rock. I can't thank you enough. :hug:
On edit: Kira says you are "absolutely beautiful."

edited for typo and omission
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 10:15 PM
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7. well shucks, thanks
i've got to figure up something good to write on the group's page.

and here's a song to make you feel happier -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHTsc9PU2A
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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 10:22 PM
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8. Anything you write would be appreciated. One of you videos.
And the song you posted? Listening now, and feeling good, seriously. Thanks. :loveya: :pals:
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-08-08 10:27 PM
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9. thanks
and glad you like the song :hug:
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