Spike Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 It's kind of weird that Billie puts depressing lyrics in songs that sound like you're in fucking Disneyland. Let's give an example : "Blood, Sex and Booze" "Throw them to the dogs, let them eat my flesh down..." Jesus, and the melody is so damn amazing. I get it, he could put that in one of his unreleased norwegian black metal songs, but in BSB - it just doesn't fit. If you think that's weird you should listen to Springsteen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 It's a part of its charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastard of 1969 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 It's a part of its charm. Everything BUT a charm. Disturbing lyrics and nice melody? That's like playing Justin Bieber's songs on sitar and maracas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Everything BUT a charm. Disturbing lyrics and nice melody? That's like playing Justin Bieber's songs on sitar and maracas. I love that whole technique, it's dark in its own way and I think it heightens the impact of the lyrics. Especially coming from Yorkshire where everyone is "stiff upper lip" and repressed emotions, so putting something negative across in a light way is something I can really connect to. I don't think it's even particularly true of Green Day in general though, but it's something Bruce Springsteen and the Gaslight Anthem have built their careers around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastard of 1969 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I love that whole technique, it's dark in its own way and I think it heightens the impact of the lyrics. Especially coming from Yorkshire where everyone is "stiff upper lip" and repressed emotions, so putting something negative across in a light way is something I can really connect to. I don't think it's even particularly true of Green Day in general though, but it's something Bruce Springsteen and the Gaslight Anthem have built their careers around. There has to be something else those artists built their careers around, since I like both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hermione Posted October 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2014 It's kind of weird that Billie puts depressing lyrics in songs that sound like you're in fucking Disneyland. Let's give an example : "Blood, Sex and Booze" "Throw them to the dogs, let them eat my flesh down..." Jesus, and the melody is so damn amazing. I get it, he could put that in one of his unreleased norwegian black metal songs, but in BSB - it just doesn't fit. One of the things that defines Green Day and makes them great I'd say, the contrast and dark humour of depressing lyrics paired with a cheerful melody. "Throw me to the dogs, let them eat my flesh down to the wood, it feels so good" in the context of that song is kind of the opposite of depressing though , it's a sexual innuendo. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Come on, all sad songs don't have to be slow and the dark ones can sound cheerfully. If they did some of them would drop-dead boring and made lots of things sound the same. This technique broadens the variety of things you can do with your melody. Also it adds a certain feel I really love. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Angel Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 A good example of that is Chump - it sounds cheerful and light, but it's about random hatred. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauli Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 When any unpopular opinions haven't been posted for nearly a week, you know GDC is dying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 When any unpopular opinions haven't been posted for nearly a week, you know GDC is dying. Seriously, though. Do not go gentle into that good night, GDC! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauli Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Seriously, though. Do not go gentle into that good night, GDC! I know! Someone needs to do something or soon this place is as dead as stone. We must do something Honestly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I know! Someone needs to do something or soon this place is as dead as stone. We must do something Honestly. We've got to take Billie, Mike and Tre hostage and force them to record a live-in-the-studio album. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauli Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 We've got to take Billie, Mike and Tre hostage and force them to record a live-in-the-studio album. Yes! We must gather all our brethren and sisters! GDC needs action and action shall be given! We all must sacrifice ourselves and our time for the community before it's too late 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Yes! We must gather all our brethren and sisters! GDC needs action and action shall be given! We all must sacrifice ourselves and our time for the community before it's too late I'll get the duct tape, you bring the tasers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disappearing Boy Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I'm not a big fan of Warning (song or album). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauli Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I'm not a big fan of Warning (song or album). It is my second favourite album of theirs, sir. Would you state the reasons for your unholy blashemy, if ye be willing, yer dissappearness Nickness? Being the most massive admirer of the album, even I must admit Warning as a song includes a blatantly recycled riff, and a generic chorus and so does not impress me that much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Warning is a weird one in that I love it even though it's the most repetitive song in the world. It's not even a riff, it's just a straight run up and down the scale. But I love it. And those lyrics are fantastic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I'm not a big fan of Warning (song or album). Warning the album is my third-favorite of theirs and remains one of my go-to late summer/early fall albums. It's obviously more subdued than its predecessors, but I for one love the more folk-rock feel that dominates it. I agree that the song is one of the weakest on the album, but I still enjoy it. And as noted, the lyrics are great (is it true that they're all slogans Billie took from billboards and bumper stickers?). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disappearing Boy Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 It is my second favourite album of theirs, sir. Would you state the reasons for your unholy blashemy, if ye be willing, yer dissappearness Nickness? Being the most massive admirer of the album, even I must admit Warning as a song includes a blatantly recycled riff, and a generic chorus and so does not impress me that much. Warning the album is my third-favorite of theirs and remains one of my go-to late summer/early fall albums. It's obviously more subdued than its predecessors, but I for one love the more folk-rock feel that dominates it. I agree that the song is one of the weakest on the album, but I still enjoy it. And as noted, the lyrics are great (is it true that they're all slogans Billie took from billboards and bumper stickers?).I respect the fact that they went in a different direction, but the whole acoustic/'folk punk' thing isn't for me. Misery and Minority are great, Blood Sex and Booze is good too, but the others are just fairly average. In general, the album just isn't to my taste.But as Mike said 'Green Day is like sex, when we're good, we're good, but when we're bad, we're still pretty damn good!'Also, Dissappearingness Nickness is gonna be a new member title. If I were inclined to change my username, I'd change it to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I respect the fact that they went in a different direction, but the whole acoustic/'folk punk' thing isn't for me. Misery and Minority are great, Blood Sex and Booze is good too, but the others are just fairly average. In general, the album just isn't to my taste. CASTAWAY IS NOT AVERAGE YOU TAKE THAT BACK 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disappearing Boy Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 CASTAWAY IS NOT AVERAGE YOU TAKE THAT BACKOk, it's just above average Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 I'd love another acoustic folk punk album. I'll never get over how awesome Misery is. Green Day should collaborate with Gogol Bordello 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I'd love another acoustic folk punk album. I'll never get over how awesome Misery is. Green Day should collaborate with Gogol Bordello Or Bob Dylan. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Or Bob Dylan. You are just the worst kind of person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 You are just the worst kind of person. Now the thread is deserted except for some kelp And a piece of an old rep that lies on the shore You always responded when I PM'd your help You gimme a user title and a key to the door. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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