Two More Lists - Page 6

darklinensuit · #76 06-11-2004, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

HAPPIEST:
1. Say You Will
2. Without You
3. Angel
4. Think About It
5. Paper Doll

SADDEST:

1. Blue Denim~~ IMHO, one of her saddest songs EVER
2. Bombay Sapphires (I know Stevie says the "I can see past you" line is supposed to be hopeful, but I hear an incredible sadness in these lyrics, as if she is trying very hard to convince herself that she can indeed, move on)
3. Silver Springs~ no explanation necessary
4. Goodbye Baby--- it would be hopeful, if I did not always think of the backstory when listening to it.
5. Storms--- gut wrenchingly so.
6. Stand Back (yes, musically it kicks ass but my interpretation of her lyrics makes me feel it is really a very sad song, very troubled, with alot of fear, confusion, anger and a sense of being abandoned emotionally running through it. To me, that is all very sad.

To me the sadness of Blue Denim is in her voice. She sounds klike she's about to crack from misery.

- Jake

AliceLover · #77 06-11-2004, 02:34 PM

I am surprised no one has said alic eyet for one of the saddest.

"Like alice through the Looking Glass. She used to know who she was"

Stevie looking through a mirror saying how she used to know who she was obsviously. Very sad to me.

Jimmy

Johnny Stew · #78 06-11-2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Who the hell is that? haha. Never heard of the guy. I have heard of John Waite and Stevie Nicks though...

Chas Sandford (sometimes credited as Chas Sanford) isn't too famous, so it's unlikely you would have heard of him... he's a songwriter/musician/producer out of Nashville, and other than Stevie & John Waite, he's worked with Chicago, Bette Midler, Roger Daltry, Berlin, and others.

darklinensuit · #79 06-11-2004, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AliceLover

I am surprised no one has said alic eyet for one of the saddest.

"Like alice through the Looking Glass. She used to know who she was"

Stevie looking through a mirror saying how she used to know who she was obsviously. Very sad to me.

Jimmy

I don't feel it, I guess. For a long time Alice was my least favorite Stevie song. Oh well.
I guess you could make a similar case for Real Tears.

- Jake

dissention · #80 06-11-2004, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

I guess you could make a similar case for Real Tears.

That song never did anything for me. It's probably due to it sounding like a demo more than a studio track. I remember a few radio interviews back from when it was released where people said they loved it, though. I never got it, I guess.

Johnny Stew · #81 06-11-2004, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

That song never did anything for me. It's probably due to it sounding like a demo more than a studio track. I remember a few radio interviews back from when it was released where people said they loved it, though. I never got it, I guess.

I think I've mentioned that my mother tends to prefer Lindsey's music (her other faves: The Beatles, Paul McCartney solo, Tears For Fears, Simply Red & Seal)... but her two favorite Stevie songs are Illume and Real Tears.

golddustwoman77 · #82 06-12-2004, 02:30 PM

I think it is hard to pick happy, Stevie songs.

I think most of Stevie's songs have at least a sad undercurrent, so let's start with the saddest.

Saddest with the Mac

1. Storms
2. Silver Springs
3. Beautiful Child
4. Sister of the Moon
5. Landslide
6. Sara
7. Dreams

Saddest Solo

1. If You Ever Did Believe
2. Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You
3. Reconsider Me
4. Love Is
5. Wild Heart
6. After the Glitter Fades

Happiest with the Mac

1. Angel
2. Gypsy
3. Say You Will

Happiest Solo

1. Candlebright
2. If Anyone Falls
3. Rooms on Fire

darklinensuit · #83 06-12-2004, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

That song never did anything for me. It's probably due to it sounding like a demo more than a studio track. I remember a few radio interviews back from when it was released where people said they loved it, though. I never got it, I guess.

IMO the song isn't bad but it's not her best vocal.

- Jake

darklinensuit · #84 06-12-2004, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by golddustwoman77

Saddest Solo

1. If You Ever Did Believe

Happiest Solo

1. Candlebright

I think IYEDB has some sad lyrics but a bouncy sound that does not match up. I'd love to hear your explanation of Candlebright, because to me that song isn't especially happy at all.

- Jake

Hawkeye · #85 06-12-2004, 10:58 PM

I think Candlebright is a VERY happy song.

golddustwoman77 · #86 06-13-2004, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

I think IYEDB has some sad lyrics but a bouncy sound that does not match up. I'd love to hear your explanation of Candlebright, because to me that song isn't especially happy at all.

- Jake

I did say in my previous post that it was going to be difficult to find a totally happy, Stevie song.

Anyway, here was my take on Candlebright, and why I thought it was overall a happy song. The person she is writing this about understands her, and they except her for who she is----a woman who spends most of her life traveling. But regardless, they make things right for her whether this person is with her or only with her in her mind.-----For no special reason I am leaving you for awhile tonight I'm flying far above you Still I love you You make things right

Also, this person always has a way of leading her back home, and keeping her grounded----You're my candlebright in the window You guide me back again She write that I can't feel bad about them not having the relationship that she would like, because she is gone a lot. She know is doing all she can, and she seems to be at peace with that. I know in the lyrics that it says you are not my friend, but she could mean that this person is more than a friend to her.

But I also see a different take on this song, as well. This song could be about someone that she really cares about, but they don't quite feel the same way she does. She knows this, but they keep pulling her back in. She loves them in spite of herself. But if that is the interpretation, she seems to understand it and be at peace with it. It is like she is taking the relationship as it is, and believing in the good parts which help her through life on the road. She seems to have a positive outlook on the situation regardless. Therefore, if this is the true interpretation, it is still has a somewhat positive message.

Also, Candlebright has a pleasant, upbeat, musical backing, which helps with the pleasantness (Pleasantness---is that a word?!)

of the song.

This is why music is left up to interpretation, huh?!

Here are the lyrics for reread, if you would like:

For no special reason
I am leaving you for awhile tonight
I'm flying far above you
Still I love you
You make things right

Chorus:
I've been with you before
I'll be with you again
I'll come back for more, yea
The story has a strange ending

Well, you know me I'm a nomad
I can't feel bad
About the way I am
I've been rolling around
My whole life
You're my candlebright in the window

Chorus:
You guide me back again
And I come when you shine
You are not my friend, no
But I am something of a dreamer
I am something of a dreamer
I am something of a dreamer

(Repeat verse and Chorus)

Still I love you
My candlebright
You are not my friend
But still I love you
You're my candlebright
Still I love you
But you are not my friend
But still I love you
I can't feel bad

golddustwoman77 · #87 06-13-2004, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I think Candlebright is a VERY happy song.

Thanks for the back up, Hawkeye!

darklinensuit · #88 06-13-2004, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by golddustwoman77

I did say in my previous post that it was going to be difficult to find a totally happy, Stevie song.

Anyway, here was my take on Candlebright, and why I thought it was overall a happy song. The person she is writing this about understands her, and they except her for who she is----a woman who spends most of her life traveling. But regardless, they make things right for her whether this person is with her or only with her in her mind.-----For no special reason I am leaving you for awhile tonight I'm flying far above you Still I love you You make things right

Also, this person always has a way of leading her back home, and keeping her grounded----You're my candlebright in the window You guide me back again She write that I can't feel bad about them not having the relationship that she would like, because she is gone a lot. She know is doing all she can, and she seems to be at peace with that. I know in the lyrics that it says you are not my friend, but she could mean that this person is more than a friend to her.

But I also see a different take on this song, as well. This song could be about someone that she really cares about, but they don't quite feel the same way she does. She knows this, but they keep pulling her back in. She loves them in spite of herself. But if that is the interpretation, she seems to understand it and be at peace with it. It is like she is taking the relationship as it is, and believing in the good parts which help her through life on the road. She seems to have a positive outlook on the situation regardless. Therefore, if this is the true interpretation, it is still has a somewhat positive message.

Also, Candlebright has a pleasant, upbeat, musical backing, which helps with the pleasantness (Pleasantness---is that a word?!)

of the song.

This is why music is left up to interpretation, huh?!

Here are the lyrics for reread, if you would like:

For no special reason
I am leaving you for awhile tonight
I'm flying far above you
Still I love you
You make things right

Chorus:
I've been with you before
I'll be with you again
I'll come back for more, yea
The story has a strange ending

Well, you know me I'm a nomad
I can't feel bad
About the way I am
I've been rolling around
My whole life
You're my candlebright in the window

Chorus:
You guide me back again
And I come when you shine
You are not my friend, no
But I am something of a dreamer
I am something of a dreamer
I am something of a dreamer

(Repeat verse and Chorus)

Still I love you
My candlebright
You are not my friend
But still I love you
You're my candlebright
Still I love you
But you are not my friend
But still I love you
I can't feel bad

Thanks for the explanation. I'm still on the fence about the mood, though.
And BTW, Pleasantness is my middle name.

- Jake

golddustwoman77 · #89 06-13-2004, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Thanks for the explanation. I'm still on the fence about the mood, though.
And BTW, Pleasantness is my middle name.

- Jake

Nice, middle name!

Thanks for the "pleasant" reply.

skcin · #90 06-13-2004, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

"You can fry
Sizzling on your skillet
Flaring all the broilers
But you'll never feed me
My Tuna Helper
And we fight for the right white wine..."

- Jake

"...No red meat here
this is the fish aisle
it's just the way that it is here
and you say...I never thought it could
be so tasty
and we fight for good recipes..."

Paula