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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
 Posted - 09/18/2005 : 11:31:58
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Yes I'm aware of the song oracle thread dedicated to this song, but it's archived and locked and it's been almost two years, and there's been much bashing of this most excellent tune of late, so I humbly give you the lyrics:
Why do you hate me?
Why don't you just simmer down?
You could be doing great things
Instead of just pushing me around
Or maybe just be sleeping
Even you at times must get tired
You're such a wire
You're such a wire
Look at you
You're such a wire
Look at you
Packing it
Blasting it
You're such a wire
The world it looks so big
But it feels so small
I'm snapping like a twig
In this dried up, dying fall
I think the winter is going to be a real whirligig
Why do I hate you?
That''s because I am full of it
If all your dreams came true
Then you must be completely full of it
You won't catch me weeping
'Cause you know that I'm not a crier
I'm such a wire
Im such a wire
Look at me
I'm such a wire
Look at me
Packing it
Blasting it
I'm such a wire
All hail Pistolero. Long live the Catholics!
I like this song. I like the lyrics and I like the music. Discuss. And most definitely disagree if you disagree.
this thread is dedicated to fbc
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2005 : 11:44:59
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i don't think it's bad at all, don't understand why that guy said it was his worst song.
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2005 : 12:37:52
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I think it's a pretty good song, although not a favorite of mine. As far as the first half of Pistolero goes, it's one of the best.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2005 : 13:12:40
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The horror, the horror...
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
145 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2005 : 14:29:15
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| I think it has a pretty cool "Rolling Stones-ish" vibe. I like it. It's not a classic or anything, but a solid tune... |
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Kirk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2005 : 17:30:23
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2005 : 18:13:45
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2005 : 19:10:56
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Originally posted by vilainde
The horror, the horror...
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf
I know, Denis. This is not a good song. It is "ugly". But it's also a Stones rip-off. |
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tt
- FB Fan -
70 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2005 : 21:16:47
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2005 : 22:03:03
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good stuff, the whole "I'm snapping like a twig
In this dried up, dying fall"
yeah. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 03:53:32
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it's been said before but...
"packing it, blasting it"
sounds mighty tasty
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 05:44:46
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its my 2nd favourite song off pistolero after the mighty western star. i like it a lot.
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It's an insane world, and I'm proud to be a part of it. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 11:07:09
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I like it
the first song of FB I tried to play myself
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God save the Noisies |
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Oil Boy
- FB Fan -
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 11:21:27
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The first time I listened to Pistolero, "Wire" was immediately thrust into godlike status. It's classic Frank.
It also contains one of my all time favorite lyrics: "If all your dreams came true then you must be completely full of it." |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 20:56:26
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Look at you
Packing it
Blasting it
/Just so fan tastic as ya
Search a While..... |
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 00:28:25
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A Stones rip-off? I don't hear that at all. I like the whole "Why do you hate me" "Why do I hate you" duality going on there. I guess you could say in a record with a bunch a rockin shit it is kind of a straggler, but still a great song to me.
Nothin' like a wintry whirligig! |
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 03:06:55
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No sorry... It's cool to be against the wave and all, but this song is indeed a R Stones, Dylan funny imitation and really does not bear comparison with so many beautiful tunes Frank Black recorded. ... for me....
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
145 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 04:16:38
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 22:05:35
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I bought Pistolero soon after it was released but I never got into it.
You guys inspired me to blow the dust off and give it another spin. I like this
song a lot right now. "Why do you hate me?..." It makes me sad to think of anyone
hating Frank Black. I wonder what inspired this song... Thanks everyone for helping me
discover another whole CD of Frank's music to help tide me over until the next one finally
comes along! |
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Mister Dog
- FB Fan -
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 13:38:57
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Pistolero is probably my least favorite FB album (out of the ones I have). This song (like most on the album) is pretty mediocre. Not good, not bad. There are only a couple really exceptional songs on the album.
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2005 : 05:58:05
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This was one of my favourite songs off Pistolero from early listens along with Bad Harmony, Billy R & Smoke-Up. As time has passed, I still love it. A great song to my ears.
** I’m a snake oh yes I’m very smart ** |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2005 : 12:26:54
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I was just listening to this song, again, nice and loud and got all nostalgic for the best band ever.
Gonna go shed a tear or two right now. Anybody care to join me?
I got some heaven in my head
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
1036 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 01:17:37
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who is that bloke on the right, k ?
and is this the mobile FB&TC recording van ? possibly not...
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band |
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
1036 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 01:20:14
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"You won't catch me weeping
'Cause you know that I'm not a crier"
just like
"i'm a hater of the human kind"
"This heart, it is not softening"
seems like chuck used to be hard as nails at those times...
but i can relate to it, really. or at least understand.
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 03:57:32
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Originally posted by two reelers
who is that bloke on the right, k ?
and is this the mobile FB&TC recording van ? possibly not...
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band
That there on the right is Mister Scott Boutier.
Far as I know it's just a rental van they used.
I got some heaven in my head
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OldManInaCoffeeCan
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1467 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 04:15:51
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Originally posted by kathryn
it's been said before but...
"packing it, blasting it"
sounds mighty tasty
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
Ha, I'm feeling you dog!
Nothing better than "packing it and blasting it", and yes, I've been told it is mighty tasty
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"I'm more of a self-indulgent epic kind of guy." King Charles IV
"two separate albums released on the same day, thank you" |
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
1036 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 05:00:14
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
quote:
Originally posted by two reelers
who is that bloke on the right, k ?
and is this the mobile FB&TC recording van ? possibly not...
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band
That there on the right is Mister Scott Boutier.
Far as I know it's just a rental van they used.
I got some heaven in my head
o, i thought scott was the one on the left, but now i see it seems to be the one & only rich g.
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band |
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The "You're Such a Wire" appreciation thread
