by Angus McKay
A few months back, I was singing to myself at work. I do this mostly to get the annoying songs that they play at work out of my head. Anyway, on this particular day I decided to dig a little deeper in my song memory bank for something I hadn't heard in a while. I found a place that had been locked and hidden away for many years. It was the music of my high school years. As I played through these long-forgotten songs in my mind, I found that I still loved them like I did before. Pearl Jam, Spin Doctors, Collective Soul, Tonic, Nirvana, and others all came flooding back to me. It was great.
One song in particular stood out to me. I kind of consider it the anthem of my high school class (whether the others of the class of 97 will agree may be questionable). Anyway, for those of you who know it: I hope it brings back good feelings the same way it did for me. For those who are hearing it for the first time: welcome to my world.
This is Live: Lightning Crashes.
Lyrics:
lightning crashes, a new mother cries
her placenta falls to the floor
the angel opens her eyes
the confusion sets in
before the doctor can even close the door
lightning crashes, an old mother dies
her intentions fall to the floor
the angel closes her eyes
the confusion that was hers
belongs now, to the baby down the hall
oh now feel it comin' back again
like a rollin' thunder chasing the wind
forces pullin' from the center of the earth again
I can feel it.
lightning crashes, a new mother cries
this moment she's been waiting for
the angel opens her eyes
pale blue colored eyes,
presents the circle
and puts the glory out to hide, hide
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Great song, Angus. I still remember the night that JC introduced me to this band, under the preface of, "These guys are way better than Simon & Garfunkel", which was pretty much the standard way he started conversations about music with me back then.
ReplyDeleteHa. Yeah, I remember those days. I also remember how me and Chris Huish (now Glass) had a debate over what the song was about. Judging by the video, I think I won.
ReplyDeleteYeah, back then you had to say something shocking to get your attention, Angus. Like, "The Beatles suck, Angus, and where's why; we're all gonna watch Congo this weekend. Your attendance is not optional."
ReplyDeleteI make this joke because, for me, this song is so exquisitely representative of that period. I wasn't in high school, but I'm pretty sure we're talking about the same chunk of time. 1996-7ish.
I don't know if it was J.C., Chris, or you, Angus, who inspired/convinced me to get Throwing Copper, but I would play tracks 2 through 7 over and over and over.
Selling the Drama was the one that pierced my soul deepest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewDAgKKzsSE
I went through a personal creative renaissance during that time and this was the soundtrack. It's hard to hear Live and not feel the creative juices flow, as well as feel very nostalgic.
Thanks for choosing this song, Angus. I didn't realize how much I missed it.
Heh yeah I've always had a love hate relationship with this song. Don't get me wrong, I like it, but I heard it waaaay toooo much and thus the hate.
ReplyDeleteHate for all the radio stations, hate for all the people that had this cd and forced me to listen to it.
Oh and i hate unibrows, those people should be placed on an island and left to brood menacingly at each other.
This song reminds me of Brandon Shoemaker. He loved it and learned how to play it on the guitar. I think he played it for me every time I came over.
ReplyDeleteIt's comfort music. Not Live, but music from that period in our lives. Put it on and it instantly takes you back to a time when things weren't complicated. Or if they were it was of little consequence.
angus i don't think they are better than Simon & Garfunkel. I probably did just say it for shock value. i was such a punk. sorry
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