Like I Do, Why so much contempt? Options

[Aitkens]

Jerry wouldn't change any of the shit lyrics, so it still would be trash for the most part.

[SecretInsomnia]

Jerry wouldn't change any of the shit lyrics, so it still would be trash for the most part.

Although lyrics can def define the sound on the album as a whole, I wasn't talking about lyrics with 'clean sound'.

[jayda]

Chad Taylor performs LID in 2004 with Ten Gallon Hat


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irpfWphJfEk

The other stuff.......

Omfg. Sorry, can't watch anymore.

[LiveRoCkS77]

This is objective truth.

-Obvious, basic, pop/praise chorus chord progression - check
-By the numbers song structure - check
-Cheesy, thin lyrics - check
-Entire song playing to the chorus hook - check

I like some pure sappy pop trash a bit, so this isn't necessarily a diss, I just don't like seeing Live doing it. I remember seeing Chad stomping to this song on one of the light night shows and realizing that one of my favorite bands was done making great music.

All you have to know about Live is that this is that last Live tune that casual listeners remember.

Gotta disagree with you here bro. I can name you a fuckload of songs that follow the formula you mention here, but were actually some pretty good fucking songs. When it comes to music, their is little left to objectivity.

As for LID, I still stand by my statements from long ago in saying that this is my favorite track from this band period. Although the lyrics are fucking putridly awful for the most of it. The song has an errie feel to it that makes the hair on my neck and arms stand up. I was in disbelief when it was not chosen as the first single. In my opinion, this song fits like a fucking glove on SS, just before Heropsychodreamer.

As for Heaven??? Can't believe I'm saying this but I agree with Nick here

I find nothing wrong with the song except that it's way too weenie rock pop. And I disagree with the assertion that the lyrics are really bad. I wouldn't say they are great neither by any stretch, but I think anybody who says they are pure trash is a tad off their fucking rocker. I do admit that I have an emotional attachment to this song. Having two beautiful young daughters myself helped this song strike home for me.

This post has been edited by LiveRoCkS77: Sep 24 2012, 11:58 pm