Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Official lyrics for Sleep/Down Under

The official site has the lyrics for Sleep and Down Under.
Bunny beats Pony. : (
(Thanks Brad/explodingboy and Crystal/caterpillargirl2)
Posted by Craig at 8:22 PM

148 comments:

  1. CraigJuly 15, 2008 at 8:25 PM

    My apologies to Cat and the other bunny lovers.
    : )

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  2. AnonymousJuly 15, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    I knew it was bunny all along

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  3. JennyJuly 15, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Honestly, it's very difficult to tell if it's bunny or pony... I might make the same mistake :P At least the kitten's there, heehee.

    Got my single yesterday...Amazon.uk sure is efficient! :D And I'm sooooo in love with Down Under. My favorite b-side so far. (Probably my favorite song from all the three singles so far!)

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  4. MareeJuly 15, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Bunny it is! >:^D

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  5. altr2eliseJuly 15, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    I'm sure it is actually Pony, but Robert is saying bunny just to piss Craig off :)

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  6. CraigJuly 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    Elise: I know he changed it on purpose. Watch what happens in a few days when we're not looking. He'll change it back to pony. : )

    And I'm only half-kidding. : )

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  7. caterpillargirl2July 15, 2008 at 8:49 PM

    SWIDALONGACURE TIME...

    Cute :)

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  8. altr2eliseJuly 15, 2008 at 8:50 PM

    That's what I reckon too, Craig :)

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  9. JennyJuly 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    I won't be surprised if Robert did change it on purpose... :P

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  10. MichelleJuly 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Bunnies always beat ponies!

    I have a pet bunny and he's the best pet ever (and spoiled rotten!).

    That's pretty fucking awesome there's a Cure song now with the word bunny in it. I can die happy. :P

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  11. 7bluestarsJuly 15, 2008 at 9:08 PM

    LOL!

    Bullshit, elise, it's all MY fault! As I said in another thread, he almost always goes opposite of what I say, and I said 'pony' and that he might hold the lyrics back as long as possible. Yes, I'm THAT important! ;-)))

    Seriously, I'm really loving 'Down Under' as well. At last I've got the real words to ponder! Those are some seriously esoteric lyrics imo! YUM!!!!

    One more thing -- I'll wager that Craig was absolutely correct when he said that the Wizard had not transcribed the lyrics in final until recently. Actually, I'm wondering if he finished these two up only today. Whatev, they taste ever so good to this starving old soul!

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  12. CraigJuly 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    Down Under is all about sex. V and I are analyzing this right now. We'll get back to you later. ; )

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  13. Clockwise CatJuly 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM

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  14. CraigJuly 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    Yeah, yeah, you win. Congratulations.

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  15. Clockwise CatJuly 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    Craig, do a sense a tinge of disappointment? A wee bit of chagrin, perhaps?

    :-)

    *hops around room*

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  16. caterpillargirl2July 15, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Um, yeah....Down Under is about sex. I've never heard another song that had "wet spot" in it.

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  17. CraigJuly 15, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    Forget "Wet Spot", how about this:

    DISGUISE THE STROKE
    ENTICE THEM OUT
    TO CALL THEIR NUMBER

    Holy...!!! ; )

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  18. AnonymousJuly 15, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    I sent The Cure myspace page a message asking them to print the b-side lyrics in the singles. We should all do this. It's such a simple thing, but it's nice to have this stuff in hard copy and should cost much on Geffen's part. The company did it for "The End of the World" single, why not keep it up?

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  19. AnonymousJuly 15, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    Won't have the single for a few weeks. Anyone else find the super sticky glue Geffen uses to seal the CD. It keeps sticking to things!

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  20. Dumb AnguishJuly 15, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    "Give it the bunny"

    Aha! Now it makes perfect sense!!

    I mean, "Give to the pony" ???? That's just awkward. :)

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  21. Clockwise CatJuly 15, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    Craig, when you isolate them like that, I see your point... but embedded within the rest of the lyrics I am hard-pressed to say this is explicitly or implicitly about sex...

    Maybe I'm just dense but I find these lyrics super cryptic...and very intriguing.

    Either way it seems to me that recently RSXXX is one big horn-dog.

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  22. CraigJuly 15, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    Whatever, Sleep is about the magical adventures of jesus and Down Under is about fucking...possibly in the water.
    If not, I'll eat a bunny and a pony.
    : )

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  23. JennyJuly 15, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    "Either way it seems to me that recently RSXXX is one big horn-dog."

    LOL! That is so true!

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  24. CraigJuly 15, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    I can see the new poll now:
    Down Under - Sex or Scuba Diving?

    Or both!!! : o

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  25. Clockwise CatJuly 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM

    Scuba sex! After all, the suits are rubber. :-)

    But are they monkey suits?

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  26. furreverJuly 15, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    Woohoo, bunny wins!!!!

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  27. Dumb AnguishJuly 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    clockwise cat, you have me strangely aroused (inches ever closer)

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  28. altr2eliseJuly 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    Sex!

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  29. Clockwise CatJuly 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    I'm wearing my rubber monkey suit! Come on over Dumb Anguish and we can go Down Under together to meet Elise!

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  30. altr2eliseJuly 15, 2008 at 10:14 PM

    Come to Australia!!!!!!

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  31. Clockwise CatJuly 15, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    Dumb Anguish, I peeked at your blog... I like your rant style... feel free to submit to my webzine. :-)

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  32. Clockwise CatJuly 15, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    elise: I would but I have laundry to do tomorrow.

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  33. altr2eliseJuly 15, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    bugger!

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  34. UnknownJuly 15, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    I voted for pony, but when I got the CD and was listening to it very, very loud, it did sound like bunny.

    But on another part I keep hearing:

    GIVE IT TO THE FANS
    AND SEE IF THEY LIKE THIS SHIT

    I may be wrong, though.

    I love Down Under...it could have been an A-side.

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  35. caterpillargirl2July 15, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    GIVE IT TO THE FANS
    AND SEE IF THEY LIKE THIS SHIT

    But wait.....it has to be played very, very, very LOUDLY to hear it.

    LOL!

    Oh, the madness never stops does it.

    XOXOXOX - to The Cure!

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  36. altr2eliseJuly 15, 2008 at 11:05 PM

    with lyrics like YOU JUST BLEW MY CUE, I don't think there is any doubt what RSX is singing about :)

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  37. Singled out...July 15, 2008 at 11:23 PM

    I've enjoyed the singles so far. I can't wait for the album...

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  38. mock goth gurlJuly 15, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    Down Under does seem like it's about sex...I mean come on...Down Under. :)~

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  39. altr2eliseJuly 15, 2008 at 11:56 PM

    MGG - I agree completely AND I think Cat is right, RSXXX does seem to be extremely toey lately

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  40. CraigJuly 15, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    Elise: What does toey mean? : )

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  41. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    How to speak Australian 101

    Toey = Horny, Randy, Antsy

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  42. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:04 AM

    Oh, ok. Thought it meant doing it with your toes.

    Might have to rename TimTam to Toey. : )

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  43. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:06 AM

    I thought you didn't want to name TimTam something rude - to change his name to Toey would be completely against that philosphy.

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  44. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    I was just kidding. I love TimTam and would never rename him.

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  45. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:10 AM

    Craig, you've become a regular kidder these days ;)

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  46. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    Yes I have Elise. ; )

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  47. mock goth gurlJuly 16, 2008 at 12:14 AM

    Yes elise, and I think he's especially sexxxy in the SWID video. That tongue, the stubble, the way he moves his hands...good god. I think he's doing it on purpose to drive me mad with desire.

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  48. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    Always with the animal references, now we have moved on to goats - just kidding :)

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  49. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    MGG - I think he is trying to drive us all mad with desire - and it's working

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  50. vJuly 16, 2008 at 12:26 AM

    Elise! I'm listening to "our song"!

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  51. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:27 AM

    *voodoo smile* v

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  52. vJuly 16, 2008 at 12:28 AM

    Elise: Yay, you remembered. :)

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  53. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:29 AM

    I can't say what I'm listening to.
    : )

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  54. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    v - how could I ever forget. Those were special days.

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  55. vJuly 16, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    Craig: ;)

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  56. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:31 AM

    v - I'm heading to the supermarket soon - any special requests?

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  57. vJuly 16, 2008 at 12:32 AM

    Elise: Hmm, some Tim Tams sound good... :)

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  58. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:32 AM

    V: Tim Tams sound wonderful, don't they? ; )

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  59. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:33 AM

    v - TimTams are a given for your care package, but is there anything else you would like to try? Do you prefer candy or chocolate?

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  60. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:34 AM

    Craig - you rejected my offer for TimTams - v, don't let him have any :)

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  61. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    Hahahahaha...yeah V, don't EVER let me have any, you hear me? ; )

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  62. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    Elise: But I got the coolest TimTam ever!

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  63. vJuly 16, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    Elise: I have no other requests. I will take whatever you are kind enough to send me. :) Usually I prefer chocolate to candy.

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  64. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:38 AM

    V: No lollipops or anything like that? : )

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  65. vJuly 16, 2008 at 12:39 AM

    Elise: Don't worry, I promise I won't let Craig have any Tim Tams! :)

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  66. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:41 AM

    v - ok - I'll spend some time wandering the confectionery aisle and see what special treats I can send your way.

    Craig - yes, you have your own special TimTam

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  67. vJuly 16, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    Okay, lollipops are also good. :)

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  68. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    Elise: Can you remind V about the special instructions for Tim Tams?

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  69. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:43 AM

    Craig - i'm not sure that I want to get drawn into this game

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  70. vJuly 16, 2008 at 12:44 AM

    Craig is being bad!

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  71. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:45 AM

    v - yes he is..... I think his protestations of innocence have completely failed

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  72. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:49 AM

    Sorry Elise, didn't mean anything by it.

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  73. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:50 AM

    no harm done :)

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  74. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:52 AM

    I just meant for hot chocolate or coffee.

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  75. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:53 AM

    It is always best with a Milo (hot chocolate) and the hint for young players is NOT to have the drink too hot as it burns when you finally suck it through.

    is that what you meant, Craig?

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  76. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 12:55 AM

    Yes, but don't you have to break it in half or something like that?

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  77. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 12:59 AM

    nibble the chocolate off of the ends to let the hot chocolate seep through.

    here is a youtube link:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=9MQZX1nLOJ4

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  78. vJuly 16, 2008 at 12:59 AM

    Tasty! :)

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  79. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    Elise: umm, ok. You put it that way, not me!

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  80. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 1:08 AM

    ummmm.... i just gave the basic instructions, how you choose to interpret them is up to you :)

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  81. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 1:21 AM

    Yeah, V, stop being so naughty. ; )

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  82. vJuly 16, 2008 at 1:24 AM

    Awww, okay. I'll be good now. o:)

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  83. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 1:25 AM

    *Craig snatches V's halo, hides it*
    : )

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  84. vJuly 16, 2008 at 1:28 AM

    Uh oh, now what am I supposed to do?? >:)

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  85. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 1:30 AM

    v - I'd lend you mine, but it hasn't been the same since I tripped on it all those years ago

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  86. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 1:33 AM

    Craig now has two halos. Double Innocent!

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  87. vJuly 16, 2008 at 1:35 AM

    Or do they cancel each other out???

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  88. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 1:38 AM

    : O
    Oh no! Now what?

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  89. 722July 16, 2008 at 2:49 AM

    The only song I really like from those released is "FreakShow", and apart from "the only one", the rest have been mediocre, at best... THank God RObert didn't release a double album...

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  90. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 6:06 AM

    BSC!!! yes, please

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  91. Clockwise CatJuly 16, 2008 at 6:13 AM

    BSC and PHT need to be in full effect for The Perfect Boy. I expect no less and if they don't deliver, I will turn in my Cure Fan Card.

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  92. Clockwise CatJuly 16, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    okay i'm still jet lagged and up early and bored and procrastinating my tasks for the day.

    so far, my ratings:

    a-sides:

    1. freakshow
    2. the only one (hated it, now i love it - wtf)
    3. sleep when i'm dead

    b-sides:

    1. akos
    2. du
    3. nytrip

    lyrics:

    1. du
    2. fs
    3. only one
    4. swid
    5. nytrip
    6. akos

    overall:

    1. akos
    2. du
    3. fs
    4. only one
    5. swid
    6. nytrip

    try it - it's fun and low in calories

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  93. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 6:45 AM

    whoa - that is some serious thinking for early in the morning.

    too much for me to consider, and besides So You Think You Can Dance is on :)

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  94. Clockwise CatJuly 16, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    elise, it was either that or ruminate on the vapidity of existence. i chose the former for mental health reasons.

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  95. altr2eliseJuly 16, 2008 at 6:53 AM

    excellent choice, Cat :)

    I'm winding down for the day - I've managed to have a chat with most of my Cure Buddies today.... it just doesn't get better than this

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  96. AnonymousJuly 16, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    Yay for bunnies! But I'm not sure a chicken belongs in a Cure lyric. Or anyone's lyrics. Hmmmm. *ponderous* :-P

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  97. AnahJuly 16, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    Aww crap...I was sure it was pony, but only because of the riding aspect!

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  98. AnahJuly 16, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    And I always miss chatting with you Elise... Grr!

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  99. the Big GingeJuly 16, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    out of the 6 released songs - I like NY trip best - it's got so many riffs and it's seamlessly tune-full

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  100. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    You guys are all fucking crazy, you do know that, don't you? ;-)

    Also, you got it all wrong re: 'Down Under'. It was obviously inspired by 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'!

    Watch!     :-D I'm so loving this song! <3 <3

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  101. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 10:13 AM


    Better vid.

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  102. sofiaJuly 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    okay cat- here are my ratings...

    a-sides:

    1. the only one
    2. freakshow
    3. sleep when i'm dead

    b-sides:

    1. down under
    2. ny trip
    3. all kinds of stuff

    overall:
    down under

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  103. caterpillargirl2July 16, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    Ah, maybe 7bluestars.

    That was a freaky scene.

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  104. caterpillargirl2July 16, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    Mind if I join?

    a-sides:

    1. the only one
    2. freakshow
    3. sleep when i'm dead

    b-sides:

    1. NY Trip
    2. Down Under
    3. All Kinds of Stuff

    overall:
    The Only One

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  105. AnahJuly 16, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    I won't post mine until UTS comes out.


    :P

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  106. Dumb AnguishJuly 16, 2008 at 11:47 AM

    Cat, you and me are on the same page yet again. We must go scuba diving.

    All Kinds of Stuff is definitely my favorite of the new stuff so far. If I had to pick a least favorite, I'd go with The Only One. I'm still not too crazy wild nuts about that song.

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  107. AnonymousJuly 16, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    down under is about the sirens .. its obvious . doh\!

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  108. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    @cg2: My tongue was planted steadfastly in cheek when I wrote that -- sorta. ;-)

    Speaking of tongues, what's up with Robert's prodigious one and his microphone. *again* Oh, what Freud could have done with that vid! ;-)

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  109. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    "REMEMBER NOT ALL GAMES ARE WON
    BY THE LAST ONE TO LOSE…"

    Is anyone else obsessed with the lyrics to 'Down Under'?

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  110. caterpillargirl2July 16, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    7Bstars - regardless, it was a neat movie clip to watch. I hadn't seen that movie.

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  111. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    It's a great flick. :-)

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  112. cure_kittyJuly 16, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    Well thanks to Robert for posting the lyrics. I've finally had a chance to read over the lyrics to both songs. Good, weird, strange but I do love them! And with SWID I thought it was pony but I knew it would end up being bunny. Doesn’t matter as long as kitty is in the song!!! Go kitties!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!

    Down Under is definitely about sex, no questions about that! Not sure about the Harry Potter video reference 7bluestars but then I'm not really into HP so I wouldn’t even know what the video is all about. BTW, how have you been?

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  113. AnahJuly 16, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Down Under and The Only One.

    Hello!

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  114. falstaff41July 16, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    so the cuddly-wuddly Robert can be naughty, too (giggle). Give me a bucket. Even better, give me a decent song.

    I've heard less coo-ing in a pigeon-loft.

    The latest songs are dreaful. Sorry for committing the deadly sin of not being upbeat and subscribing to the triumphal return-of-form type thing. They're just crap, seemingly out of ideas. Not jaded-witty. Just jaded. The lyrics, especially, are just bereft. Not cutesy-inane clever, just crap.

    I suppose if you're goign to fall from a great height (which you could argue started after The Top, but who cares) then you might as well do it free-style, and make no bones about it.

    What is it? The success? Weariness? (dare I say it) Money? Ego?

    It's all just so fucking embarrassing. Sure, let your hair down, dont worry about getting older - but at least make sure you exercise judgement when it comes to what you decide to put out there, what you release. It's all you've got.

    How did these songs ever escape the inner censor or policeman?

    I'm soooo not loving this (giggle).

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  115. falstaff41July 16, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    ...and sadly they dont even work as pastiche either (which some of us must have wondered about)....

    sorry, I mean giggle, cuddle-wuddly, etc etc

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  116. AnahJuly 16, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    You confuse me.

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  117. falstaff41July 16, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    how? it's pretty simple stuff...I dont like the new songs.

    (or all the soppy, over-indulgent miaowing that surrounds them...but that's not the song's fault. Well actually, maybe it is. They seem to pander to it. Why I have no idea.)

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  118. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    cure_kitty, I'm hanging in. :-*

    anah, don't you see? The lyrics are bereft and so are we who see magic in them -- we are bereft of intellect and taste, doncha know. And to top it off, we are also a bunch of fawning, sentimental fools. God, we suck! :-p

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  119. falstaff41July 16, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    well i wish it were that simple, lol.

    But yeah, I think there's an element of that. it all seems a bit hypey-fizzy, but that's up to others.

    It's more the songs I'm worried about.

    It seems emperor's new clothes to me.
    Pony\bunny to me is like arguing whether a fly round a shit is brown or dark brown...it's sort of missing the point (even if it is just a bit of fun)

    No need for the defensive stuff.

    I wish I could get something from the new songs. You wonder whether it's you (me) or the songs.

    Sadly, i think it's the songs.

    Good job it's each to their own, eh? (goes off to put on Hendrix or Mozart).

    Recent Bob songs all seem to make zippy noises, no?

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  120. CraigJuly 16, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    I'll play Cat's game:

    A-sides:
    1. Sleep When I'm Dead (rocks!)
    2. Freakshow (fun!)
    3.
    4. The Only One (whatever!) : )

    B-sides:
    1. NY Trip (someone special)
    2. All Kinds Of Stuff (foolish mistakes)
    3. Down Under (midnight swims)

    Overall:
    1. NY Trip
    2. All Kinds of Stuff
    3. Sleep When I'm Dead
    4. Down Under
    5. Freakshow
    6.
    7.
    8. Only One : )

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  121. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    @falstaff41:
    Of course it's simple. Wtf else would you expect from simple-minded creatures like us?

    At least we have what is known as a sense of humor and an appreciation for silly, comical diversions. Alas, you apparently have neither. :-p

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  122. Clockwise CatJuly 16, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    craig, the only one never grew on you? for some reason, my hatred transmuted to love - nearly overnight! love it almost as much as other cure-pop, strangely.

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  123. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    P.S. I fail to understand why some fans insist on slamming other fans who have different tastes. Why can't we be respectful of each other and perhaps even rejoice in the fact that we aren't all mindlessly marching in lockstep? I'm not all over every new song, and there are a couple in the back catalog that I don't care if I hear ever again, but shit, I won't insult another fan who feels differently about them.

    The fact that falstaff41, et al have found no joy is regrettable. Would that those of us who found something resonant could express our delight without fear of being labeled thick and/or devoid of taste.

    And...

    Reading the bunny v. pony debate was a blast! :-)

    Hey, Cat, my sweet! I had a similar reaction to 'The Only One' -- it did little for me at first (didn't hate it though), but after a few listens, I was rather hooked. It will never be in my book of faves, but I really like it.

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  124. Clockwise CatJuly 16, 2008 at 4:38 PM

    T: Some people are naturally bereft of humor or civility. Life fast forwards.

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  125. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 4:46 PM

    Actually, Cat, I owe falstaff41 an apology. I just remembered that I've lashed out with my viper tongue at generic fans of rap, pop tarts like the Simpson airheads, Toby Keith, Gretchen Wilson, et al. I'm a very bad and hypocritical witch, I am. :-(

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  126. Clockwise CatJuly 16, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    good. apologize then. i won't. :-)

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  127. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    Cat, I just missed you at the other crib. :-(

    Anyway, I said I owed him/her an apology, but it's only a partial one. Fans of the Simpson twats, Toby Keith, Gretchen Wilson, and most rap are, well, you know... >:-)

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  128. Clockwise CatJuly 16, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    T, I have no problems with people expressing their dislike for a cure song. i do have issues with people expressing it in such a condescending way. i have issues with condescension in general... but then, my retort was condescending, so there ya go.

    three cheers for condescension!

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  129. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 5:27 PM

    Cat, me darlin', we is on the same page and that's always a good thing! <3

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  130. Clockwise CatJuly 16, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    we're almost always on the same page... except when it comes to LOVESONG, anyway. it's a great piss-break tune, i'll say that much. :-*

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  131. Clockwise CatJuly 16, 2008 at 5:33 PM

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  132. RandyJuly 16, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    i love the little things in the production on down under, in the background. great song, really reminds me of a wms b-side.

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  133. 7bluestarsJuly 16, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    I'm still wrapped up in deciphering the lyrics. "That old black magic's got me in its spell!"

    Damn, I do love Robert-speak! Sometimes it's crystalline clear, and other times it's damned near opaque!<3

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  134. AnahJuly 16, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    Craig said...

    "Whatever, Sleep is about the magical adventures of jesus and Down Under is about fucking...possibly in the water.
    If not, I'll eat a bunny and a pony.
    : )"



    This is my favorite Craig quote ever. I want to put it in my profile.

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  135. HelsabotJuly 16, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    BUNNIEES! YEeeeAhhhhh....

    lemme see if this works...

    /)/) (\(\
    ('.') ('.')
    (> )><( <)
    *\)\) (/(/*


    \\
    \\_ \\
    (') \\_
    / )=.----(')
    o( ) o( )_-\_


    \\
    \\_
    .--- (')
    o( )_- \_

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  136. HelsabotJuly 16, 2008 at 10:14 PM

    DOH!

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  137. falstaff41July 17, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Condescending to who, and according to who? The thing is, if you dont agree even remotely with what's being said - and dont feel like being witty or bantery in the received way - why not say what you mean? What's to get so charged about? Sure people resent it a little if you seem to gate-crash and dont doff your cap to those that post the most...but so what? Does it have to be group-hug and gentility?

    Sadly, the one thing I used to like about Cure fans was their broad-mindedness, ability to absorb, their wit. What I find aroudn here is a bit of closed-shop...and yes, the fluffy, cutesy-wutesy-I-want-to-mumsy-Robert-he's so-adorable-purr-purr drives me to fucking distraction, whether it's light-hearted or not. Sorry.

    And the person I blame? Not fans, but Robert, for playing up this side, for seeming to encourage it with these sorts of songs. To me it just reflects piss-poor songs.

    It would be nice to have something good to say, perhaps, but the songs are so shit I just can't find it.

    And CLockwise...I think you do seem to have a problem with me disliking these songs so much. I think the condescension thing is just a smoke-screen (condescending in ts own way, if you like). Yes I find a certain sort of talk irritating, but not half as irritating as the songs themselves.

    I think Robert is producing crap, plain and simple. Not middling, mediocre resting-on-laurels stuff, but some really quite bad songs. Bad half-arsed ideas, lazy old melodies given a new twist, same scales, less passion. Playing safe. Sadly, I know a lot of people who take this as given after the past few albums. I try not to. I just can't believe how bad most of new songs are - and I'm surprised more people dont feel the same way (or if they do, probably dont post here)

    Ah well, I'll live

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  138. David L LankfordJuly 17, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    I want a lin-by-line from Craig about Sleep When I'm Dead being about the adventures of Jesus! Curiousity!

    Falstaff - you mentioned Hendrix and Mozart, but what else gets you driving lately? Again, curiosity.

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  139. 7bluestarsJuly 17, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    "Sadly, the one thing I used to like about Cure fans was their broad-mindedness, ability to absorb, their wit. What I find aroudn here is a bit of closed-shop...and yes, the fluffy, cutesy-wutesy-I-want-to-mumsy-Robert-he's so-adorable-purr-purr drives me to fucking distraction, whether it's light-hearted or not. Sorry."

    I really don't understand why you insist on insulting us. I would resent your remark if it weren't so bloody absurd -- absurd, ironic, and hypocritical. The fact that you can't appreciate the songs is of absolutely no consequence to me; notwithstanding your arrogant, decidedly adverse opinion, I'm entralled by much of the new verse. That does not equate with declaring Robert Smith pure and innocent, a saint without knowledge of sin, or wanting to become his surrogate mother.

    Sorry, my ass! As we all know, there isn't even the faintest tinge of regret in your posts. Since when is it a crime to be polite? If you really are driven to fucking distraction, why not take your nastygrams elsewhere?

    Btw, you aren't the only one around here with an ear for Mozart, Hendrix, and a bevy of other timeless poets, composers, and musicians.

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  140. Clockwise CatJuly 17, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    Falstaff, plenty of people feel the way you do, just so you know. And no, I don't care that YOU personally don't like the songs. You are of no consequence to me, ultimately. What IS of consequence to me is your ATTITUDE. Cure fandom is RIFE with despicable hostility. I find it pathetic. If you hate the songs, fine! No one is forcing you to listen. All we ask is that you are polite toward those of us who do. But instead you resort to jaded cynicism - the refuge of the unimaginative.

    Good day. This topic is closed for me. :-)

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  141. Clockwise CatJuly 17, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    David, me too. And I want to understand why some people are sooo certain that DU is about sex. RSX won't answer my question at the official about it and other things. Damn him. Anyway, Craig, give us your SWID theological dissection!

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  142. David L LankfordJuly 17, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    yes theology. theology and bunnies.

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  143. CarlosJuly 21, 2008 at 1:50 AM

    pardon my ignorance, but would any one care to explain what are PHT and BSC?? i read them around on COF and i just dont get it! its really starting to become upsetting the fact that i see it everywhere and i dont understand, so please anyone!?

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  144. CraigJuly 21, 2008 at 1:55 AM

    Carlos: You're going to be sorry you asked. : )

    As always, this is for you V. ; )
    PHT = Penis Hugging Tights.

    I'll let Elise or Cat explain the other one.

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  145. vJuly 21, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    Woo hoo!! :)

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  146. KateJuly 22, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    BUNNY

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  147. CraigJuly 22, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    Easy to say now Kate, but where were you when the debate was raging?

    Oh yeah, you were having fun in Europe. *sigh*

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  148. KateJuly 22, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    Oh, Craig, I really missed you! *hug*

    I nearly peed my pants when I heard the track Bloodflowers playing in a food vendor in a U-Bahn (train) station in Berlin!

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