Something Special

wsimon74
wsimon74 Posts: 517
in The Porch
As a dad of three amazing daughters, gotta say, this song hit me hard. Not sure I'm gonna be able to make it through this live without shedding a tear or two. 

"Oh if the night grows long, you're not feeling loved, I will be there. and not 'cause it's my job, I work for free because you're ... so special."
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  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,940
    edited April 2024
    DAD also, but did not like the song at all, lyrics aside (meaning I love the lyrics).  Added edit:  It is just a soft ass Christmas single to me.  amazing intent, but this is a rock and roll band, not "Bread" the band
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  • RS65573
    RS65573 Posts: 2,506
    I have no kids and love this song...the cheese is thick, but the vibe is strong!
  • BloodMeridian80
    BloodMeridian80 Seattle Posts: 722
    Glad some people like the song. Don’t think it fits on a PJ/this album.
  • wsimon74
    wsimon74 Posts: 517
    hrd2imgn said:
    DAD also, but did not like the song at all, lyrics aside
    All good, as a wise man once said, to each his own! From the comments I've seen, it does seem to be shaping up, so far, as the most debated/divisive song on the album, you either love it or hate it. 
  • kmcmanus
    kmcmanus Posts: 905
    No one can appreciate the symmetry of the man who wrote Alive & Release writing about how much he loves being a dad 12 albums later? It’s a nice full circle moment.
  • wsimon74
    wsimon74 Posts: 517
    kmcmanus said:
    No one can appreciate the symmetry of the man who wrote Alive & Release writing about how much he loves being a dad 12 albums later? It’s a nice full circle moment.
    My thoughts exactly. A lot of us have grown up with this band, and have may shared experiences, going from being young, trying to find direction and exercising our demons, to growing up to being parents who want nothing more than our children to be happy and loved.  I know a lot of fans are not connecting with this song, but, personally, one of my faves, and not just limited to this album. 
  • Vedder4Prez
    Vedder4Prez Posts: 859
    Absolutely loved it on the first listen the other night and only liking it more and more each additional listen!

    I wonder if it will be played live much or at all? 
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  • Vedder4Prez
    Vedder4Prez Posts: 859
    Also, has anyone on the band talked about it on SiriusXM today? The time I caught it, it was the one song that didn't have an intro from a band member 
    Nashville '00
    Houston, B'ham, Nashville, Atlanta '03
    Toledo, Grand Rapids '04
    Kitchener, London '05
    Camden x 2, D.C., Cincy, San Fran x 3 '06
    Chicago '07
    Columbia '08
    MSG x 2 '10;
    PJ 20 x 2 '11
    Atlanta '12
    Wrigley '13
    St. Louis, Memphis '14
    Lexington, Wrigley '16
    Wrigley x 2 '18
    Nashville '22
    Nashville x 2 '25
  • Spartanacus
    Spartanacus Oviedo, FL Posts: 943
    Just finally found this on YouTube.  It takes the place of Wreckage as the worst song for me.
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  • OfThePearl
    OfThePearl Posts: 1,011
    kmcmanus said:
    No one can appreciate the symmetry of the man who wrote Alive & Release writing about how much he loves being a dad 12 albums later? It’s a nice full circle moment.
    I don't think the words are cheesy at all, but the music...Would have liked something...else. Maybe he wanted something more youthful, because its about his daughters. Olivia said its her favorite song. I value that she appreciated it.
  • DoDaFoo
    DoDaFoo Seattle, WA Posts: 260
    Dad here. Absolutely love it.
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,024
    Those aren't tears in my eyes it's just damn tree season i promise 
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  • MikeDigs
    MikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,680
    When I first heard the snippet, I didn't like this.  But after spinning the album, I don't mind this at all and I really dig the bass line.  It grooves nicely.  A nice ballad placed well within the context of the album flow.

    I'm actually having a hard time picking which track is my least favorite, because they all are growing on me with each listen.  None of these songs are skippable.  I just let it play.

    I'm experiencing a cool effect from this album, where each song seems to lift up the other songs.
    I'm spinning, oh-oh-oh I'm spinning
  • bazfromoz
    bazfromoz Posts: 256
    Perfect accompaniment to Thin Air. 

    Like Thin Air Part 2, 24 years down the line 


    and I love it 
  • Ukuleddie Vegger
    Ukuleddie Vegger Posts: 528
    I’m the Father of my Daughter, Pearl. We Love the song!
  • OfThePearl
    OfThePearl Posts: 1,011
    Ukuleddie Vegger said:
    I’m the Father of my Daughter, Pearl. We Love the song!
    I can see you dancing together 💕!
  • PJammin'
    PJammin' Posts: 1,913
    This song has such a great beat. The lyrics are as human as can be. That’s Ed! ❤️ 
    I died. I died and you just stood there. I died and you watched. I died and you walked by and said no. I'm dead.
  • wsimon74
    wsimon74 Posts: 517
    bazfromoz said:
    Perfect accompaniment to Thin Air. 

    Like Thin Air Part 2, 24 years down the line 


    and I love it 
    nailed it! 
  • runstaples
    runstaples WY/NC Posts: 1,227
    Same here, three kids. My wife started crying immediately, haha. 
    Appeared to be an animal, yet so polite.
  • wnh1977
    wnh1977 Iowa Posts: 651
    edited April 2024
    Vedder4Prez said:
    Also, has anyone on the band talked about it on SiriusXM today? The time I caught it, it was the one song that didn't have an intro from a band member 
    I did catch a Jeff intro to the song... said something about it being Eddie's baby.  Also said something along the lines of the album needing something like that, a bit more uplifting track.  Why?  Ten didn't veer into cheese... neither did Vs.  Gigaton for that matter... 12 tunes that don't approach cheese :)  Ed also had a long-winded Ed-type intro... main point being that they've all raised good kids that are turning into young adults, and now it's up to the kids... written in the spirit of pride, gratitude and hope about his kids.

    My immediate feeling is it kind of has the hokey feeling of something like "Let the Records Play"... however, the problem with Lightning Bolt, for me, was "Let the Records Play" and "Sleeping By Myself" back-to-back... I think that is a strong album up until that stretch.  "Something Special" is just one song and I can appreciate something a little cheese from a proud 59 year old Ed.
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