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  • PearlJen401PearlJen401 Posts: 233
    "Indifference" would be my answer.

    but right as i read the question "sleight of hand" popped into my head

    "I'll see you on the other side..."

    *edit* i'm a real asshole tonight. I dont' know what is wrong with me. I am moving faster than my brain. I read "is there a song that is as important to you as this one is to me" after i answered i saw what the post really read. I'm sorry release 30 and everyone else who posted here. I truly apologize :(
    “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
    — Lao Tzu
  • Red_DotRed_Dot Posts: 1,454
    I LOVE off he goes - reminds me of a friend.
    Take me for a ride before we leave...
  • WhywhyzedWhywhyzed Posts: 270
    I think this is the best song in an incredibly deep and diverse catalog.
  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    pjamamy wrote:
    I was out of my mind to hear it at Mansfield I.

    me too, it was the first time I got to experience it live
    1998 ~ Barrie
    2003 ~ Toronto
    2005 ~ London, Toronto
    2006 ~ Toronto
    2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
    2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
    2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
    2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Detroit
    2019 - Chicago X 2
  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    this song has become a sort of vehicle for me in terms of turning people on to some of PJ's songs. i throw this on, and people can relate somehow. lyrics are somewhat decipherable, guitars and rhythm are just fluid. it's placid and soaring enough to make people want to hear more. i don't, however, follow this song with 'lukin' or 'blood'. :)
    I love to turn you on
  • The Waiting Trophy ManThe Waiting Trophy Man Posts: 12,158
    Could possibly be my absolute favorite song. At least it is right now and it's always "up there". Considering how great their catalogue is (quantity-wise and quality-wise) that says a lot. LOVE IT
    Another habit says it's in love with you
    Another habit says its long overdue
    Another habit like an unwanted friend
    I'm so happy with my righteous self
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    The Waiting Trophy Man wrote:
    Could possibly be my absolute favorite song. At least it is right now and it's always "up there". Considering how great their catalogue is (quantity-wise and quality-wise) that says a lot. LOVE IT

    It replaced Black as my favorite some time ago. Seems the older I get, then more acutely I can relate to it. Unfortunately enough.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • djmikeyz28djmikeyz28 Posts: 281
    This has always been one of favorites. Nails my best from growing up to a T.

    I was lucky enough to see Ed do this one at night 2 of his solo show in Chicago this summer. That song alone was worth the price of admission for me. :D
    Chicago-United Center 6/18/2003
    Chicago-United Center 5/17/2006
    Chicago-United Center 8/24/2009
    Ed Solo Chicago-Chicago Theatre 6/29/2011
    PJ20-Alpine Valley 9/3/2011 + 9/4/2011
    Chicago-Wrigley 7/19/2013
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    djmikeyz28 wrote:
    This has always been one of favorites. Nails my best from growing up to a T.

    I was lucky enough to see Ed do this one at night 2 of his solo show in Chicago this summer. That song alone was worth the price of admission for me. :D

    I would love to hear Ed do this song solo.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • PJForceofNaturePJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    I have always loved the live versions of "Off He Goes", but now, listening to the studio version, I love it just as much!
    "A beacon on dry land"
  • Mike's SideMike's Side Posts: 954
    This song kicks off every trip i go on. It is primed and ready to go for when i head to the airport in a few hours.
    1996 - Ft Lauderdale
    1998 - West Palm Beach 1
    2000 - West Palm Beach 1&2
    2003 - WPB,Tampa,Atlanta,Camden 1&2,MSG 1&2, Boston 3,Hershey Park
    2004 - Asheville, Kissimmee
    2008 - West Palm Beach,Tampa,Columbia,Virginia Beach, Mansfield 1&2
    2010 - Hartford,Boston,Newark, MSG 1&2
    2011 - PJ20 1&2, Costa Rica
    2013 - Wrigley,Brooklyn 1&2,Seattle
    2014 - Denver,Mountain View 1&2
    2015 - Bogata, Mexico City
    2016 - Ft Lauderdale,Miami,Tampa,NYC 1&2,Telluride,Fenway 1&2,Wrigley 1&2

  • ozgurkdozgurkd Posts: 434
    South of Seattle wrote:
    I like "Off he Goes" better ;):D

    he goes off
    Living is no laughing matter: you must live with great seriousness like a squirrel for example - I mean without looking for something beyond and above living, I mean living must be your whole occupation.
    Nazım Hikmet
  • ozgurkdozgurkd Posts: 434
    Red_Dot wrote:
    I LOVE off he goes - reminds me of a friend.


    I connect to this song a lot too and maybe that's why I feel it is a "she"
    Living is no laughing matter: you must live with great seriousness like a squirrel for example - I mean without looking for something beyond and above living, I mean living must be your whole occupation.
    Nazım Hikmet
  • ozgurkdozgurkd Posts: 434
    Brisk. wrote:
    quite a few lines i love in this song..

    And now I rub my eyes, for he has returned!
    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned

    the way eddie sings those are just awesome.


    The video reminds me of Kurt but even many more beutiful people who died young ....Kurt sang very beautifully but he stil does .....

    and finally someone talks about a concert I went to. In Sweden. There were paragliders on top of us.And many gulls around, was nice
    Living is no laughing matter: you must live with great seriousness like a squirrel for example - I mean without looking for something beyond and above living, I mean living must be your whole occupation.
    Nazım Hikmet
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