What's with the fucking yeah yeah yeahs?

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

Speed of Sound has some great lyrics. It's probably because Eddie is a folk hero now instead of a grunge god. But The Fixer lyrics are pretty cheesy.

I think you have to look at them within the framework of the song and the message they are wanting to put out. Kind of like how REM put out songs like Stand and Shiny Happy People - they're supposed to be fun songs, and as such, that gives them freedom to write goofy upbeat lyrics. As soon as you can get over the light-hearted lyrics, it's a lot easier to enjoy the songs.

I think Ed and the band are just showing more sides of their personalities through their writing. Kind of like trying on different outfits, hard rock, punk, 'grunge', pop, folk - the diversity they display is truly impressive to me, and I've slowly come round to enjoying all of their many styles over the years.

facepollution wrote:

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

Speed of Sound has some great lyrics. It's probably because Eddie is a folk hero now instead of a grunge god. But The Fixer lyrics are pretty cheesy.

I think you have to look at them within the framework of the song and the message they are wanting to put out. Kind of like how REM put out songs like Stand and Shiny Happy People - they're supposed to be fun songs, and as such, that gives them freedom to write goofy upbeat lyrics. As soon as you can get over the light-hearted lyrics, it's a lot easier to enjoy the songs.

I think Ed and the band are just showing more sides of their personalities through their writing. Kind of like trying on different outfits, hard rock, punk, 'grunge', pop, folk - the diversity they display is truly impressive to me, and I've slowly come round to enjoying all of their many styles over the years.

Nicely put.

The lyrics overall are quite different from the last few albums. It seems Ed has tried to be less specific with his phrasing, using general themes for his writing instead of writing lyrcics about a particular circumstance. I love both types myself, depending on the song. The lyrics here are sound like theyve come from his ITW experience. Jeff himself has said that i think.

Different writing perspective, different structure, more vague & oblique. I like it. Its a new direction for PJ, and i love it.

I wonder if any of the new songs have his classic storytelling lyrics? none of the ones ive heard do.

slightofjeff wrote:

Winner, winner.

And, as I've mentioned far too often on this board already, the Fixer lyric "fight to get it back again" is sneaky good.

It might sound like a throwaway line off the top of Ed's head, but it isn't.

Most definitely. I had a perfect birds eye view of the pit at the SBE show, and the singalong and fist pumping for that line was really impressive, it certainly felt like it meant something. That's why it pisses me off when people dismiss pop songs, the message might be simple, but it can still have a powerful meaning.

halszka123 wrote:

i'm sorry for pissing You off

Ha ha, I think it's good for people to try and see things from different perspectives. Believe me, I've spent a lot of time in the past feeling let down because PJ's new record didn't fit what I wanted or expected at the time. Having been lucky enough to see the band live 5 times in the last 3 years I came to realise that just because the new music might not sound like the old Pearl Jam, it doesn't mean that those older songs are gone and forgotten. They're all very much alive (pun intended ), and that kind of changed the way I approached the newer stuff. For example I don't need to compare Ed's newer lyrics to older songs because the key to good song writing, and life in general, for that matter, is to push forward and try new things. Some songs or experiences might be better than others, but as long as you enjoy the journey it's all good

halszka123 wrote:

facepollution- ok, ok, ok. I would like to say all my complaining becomes from my nature, but it's worthless and not true. Flat.
Ok. maybe You are right (again). Maybe i will change my opinion. But now I feel disappointed.
It will be better for me and for the pit i won't say my opinions for a while. I am rather spontaneus, but who cares and why my temporal thoughts have to shit the board?
So it is not easy for me, but I will try to not post, only read topics. (And THIS is against my nature)

Don't censor yourself on my account :? :shock:

I was just pointing out that sometimes it's worth looking at the bigger picture - and if you think about it, it's in your interest to do that since you want to like the new songs.

halszka123 wrote:

I don't do it. Just i think You were right because i felt touched by Your words. It doesn't depends on You, don't feel sorry or sth like this.
I just admit now I was in hurry to show my emotions bout the song.

Fair enough. Sometimes I gain new appreciation for songs when I hear them in the context of the record rather than as singles - I'm confident this is going to be a brilliant record, just you wait and see

ZiggyStar wrote:

Yes yes yes.

Write some lyrics instead of yeah yeah yeahs....

I'm going to take a shot in the dark & guess you haven't heard either 'The End' or 'Speed of Sound'?

Two of the greatest songs (lyrically) I have heard from PJ. I look forward to finding out who wrote the lyrics/music from the album booklet.

ZiggyStar wrote:

Calum wrote:

ZiggyStar wrote:

Yes yes yes.

Write some lyrics instead of yeah yeah yeahs....

I'm going to take a shot in the dark & guess you haven't heard either 'The End' or 'Speed of Sound'?

Two of the greatest songs (lyrically) I have heard from PJ. I look forward to finding out who wrote the lyrics/music from the album booklet.

No I haven't.....I didn't even want to hear Supersonic but I caved in. Wish I hadn't now.

i have a feeling Fixer and Supersonic are gonna be the worst songs on the album (to me). i'm much more excited about the rest of the album. except Johnny Guitar

RL200920 wrote:

Stop bitching about everything.