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Haha. But then, surely God created Tha Gayz (dem gayz - coming to a record store near you) so they should be accepted, too. God created cows. God created gays.

If you don't like them, that's totally up to you. I can't stand Beyonce, for example, but millions love her. But, well, he started it by asking us why exactly we liked the song, so I thought "well, haha, I'm gonna let him have it!" You never know, you might find the song has more relevance for you as time goes by. There's millions of songs out there that mean very little at first, but then one day they just click for you.

I don't understand why people hate other people they've never ever met or been offended by, anyway. Those videos that were posted not too long ago, in 4 parts on youtube from that talk show Dr. Phil. Somebody made a good point by saying "How does their gay marriage affect yours?" It doesn't really. I don't think it does.

If you find the lyrics boring, then that's fine, because lyrics mean things to different people. It's all down to the individual. But, imo, they are far, far from boring. You might look at them and think they look a little simplistic at first, but I think the more and more you think about them, the more perfect they seem. "And I wonder When I sing along with you If everything could ever feel this real forever If anything could ever be this good again The only thing I'll ever ask of you Got to promise not to stop when I say when She sang" That's the chorus. To me, this seems like being in a perfect moment with somebody else, where you do not want this moment to end. You want it to stay "Everlong." The "she sang" bit sounds quite strange at first, but it sounds like she keeps on singing, so that the moment does infact carry on. It sounds like the person writing this song is lost in the moment with this woman. "The only thing I'll ever ask of you Got to promise not to stop when I say when." Does this mean stop singing, or does this mean stop physically being with him, in these moments? "Tonight I've thrown myself into And out of the red, out of her head, she sang" What does this mean to you? To me, I believe that the person that wrote this song must have cared a lot for the person he was writing it about. When you "throw yourself into and out of the red" I guess it means how you would put everything on the line for this person, and would do everything you could for them. "She sang" - maybe the person is oblivious to just how much he cares for her, and so just continues to do the things that she does. I love looking at lyrics, and they're great because they'll mean so many things to different people. Do I think these lyrics are boring? No way. There's so much that I get from it. I agree, youtube or dailymotion isn't the best source for hearing songs, especially when there's quite a few things going on, like you say. Hmm, I don't use spotify, and have no idea how it works, but I'm sure if I ask Dan (Dare) he'll help me there, heh.

Dude, you've been learning for a month and half. You shouldn't even be thinking about singing at all, just yet. One important thing: When you're playing the bits that you know, try and get into the groove and the feel of the piece. This means making sure you get the speed of the song right, and feeling that connection between yourself and the music. I remember when I was learning "When You Say Nothing At All" by Ronan Keating, I had the right notes but I just couldn't enjoy what I was playing for some reason. It felt sloppy and I wasn't connecting at all. So, I slowed it down, making sure I "felt" each note, and I really enjoy it now. The feel is very important, with all instruments. My advice would be to follow the link that DuD gave. I use that site for tabs, and it's great. Although, be wary: Some songs may not sound right, and you will see about 100 different tabs for the one song. Sometimes you will have to look around a little to get the right tab for you. That's what I found when I was looking for a tab to "Under The Bridge." Only know the intro and most of the verse so far, need to look at it again to get further. Also, you hear good music around you all the time. So, learn as much as you can. Listen to music, then search for tabs for that piece. It's a great way to progress, and to find enjoyment in music you maybe didn't care much for before. So, play everything. Plus, the more songs you look at, the more you will get better at spotting patterns and rhythms. There's quite a lot of songs out there that use a G or C chord, for example, so...it's pretty great. My advice would also be to pick up a cheap scales or chord book, too. I did that, and they're great for developing strength in your fingers. My final advice: Enjoy what you do. It's very hard learning an instrument, and there will be times where you want to cry because you feel you're not getting anywhere. But, stay passionate about it, and enjoy it as much as you can. The accomplishment you will feel when you learn something new is absolutely unreal. There are three songs I'm going to give you that I think will be good for you to look at: Johnny Cash - Hurt. It's relatively slow, but this is very good for getting that "feel". Every note is deliberate. Nirvana - About a Girl - Acoustic version. This song is pretty good for perfecting up and down strokes. There's only a few chords needed for it (particularly the verse) but I think it's a nice and soothing piece to play. Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing At All. A nice little mix of a few chord shapes and note picking. When you get this right, you will feel quite happy. When you get it right and can sing it a bit further down the line, you will be ecstatic.

Seriously, what is this talk about it not having a climax? If anything at all, this song is brilliant at building up and laying different sounds on top of each other. You've got the opening riff, then at around 13 seconds the second guitar and bass kicks in, before the drums then come in a few seconds later. That second riff comes in at around 24 seconds, and it just compliments everything so nicely. Having a song feature so many beautiful sounds within a few minutes, it's great. I don't know, maybe you need to be a guitar person to enjoy it? I know I enjoy the guitar, Villan also plays, as does Odwin. Maybe we can get more out of it than others do? At 56 seconds, you have a little break where you just hear the music, and for some reason I always enjoy that part. I don't know about you, but this song always feels like it's moving to me. At 1:24, you can hear the hi-hat opening slowly and the sounds gradually get louder, then a few seconds later it just kicks into the chorus. The crescendo before "And I wonderrrrr..." Again, I don't know what you hear, but it's an uplifting moment for me. "If anything could ever be this real forever." Everyone mentions the guitar, but Taylor Hawkins/Dave Grohl does an excellent job on the drums. I know Dave Grohl originally did the whole album himself, but he also re-recorded everyone once Taylor and Nate got on board. So, I don't actually know if the drums on the album are by Dave or Taylor, but Taylor performs it live and he gives the song so much energy. I also play the drums, and this is such an emotional piece to play. The pace to it is electric, and it always feels it is going somewhere. It's very busy. Those sixteenth notes on the hi-hat are just murder to play, but brilliant to listen to. I have no idea how The Grohl manages to get that sound out of them. There are so many sounds in this. Like the hi-hat opening that I mentioned earlier. Next time you listen to this song, try to listen to just the drums. Magical. There are so many sounds going on in this, and it really gets on my nerves when people dismiss it, or say that they feel this isn't going anywhere. It does. What about the break at 3:13? Those inaudible whispers that you hear from Grohl, before it all comes back in. Me and forum member Rizz tried to work out what he was saying in that section. Part of it is from an instructional manual, part is from a letter, and we couldn't work out the rest. Really, this is a beautiful song. To me, everything just blends together, but there is so much going on here it is unbelieveable. You mention that Tori plays the piano live during Cornflake Girl. Equally, Grohl plays this on guitar live, and also does a haunting acoustical version. Given the fact that The Grohl actually recorded the whole album and each instrument by himself, that deserves more than just a little recognition. 3:22 when everything comes back together: those drums! It gets me everytime. How can you listen to that and actually say that this song has no climax? I've called that "section" (from 3:22 to 3:37 and then to the end) the last hurrah. If this were a movie scene, it would be the part where Han Solo arrives to clear the way for Luke to fire the Photon/Proton Torpedoes in the Death Star Trench. When I finish listening to this song, I usually never listen to another song straight afterwards, but there is almost a sense of peace at the end of it. Well, haha, that is my dissection of it. There are many more reasons why I love this song. There's a reason many people say that this is their favourite song, because there's such an emotional feeling that you get from it. Some songs seem more relevant when you're going through a crisis or something, but this song always has me feeling hairs on the back of my neck, or feeling more than a little uplifted (after the last hurrah). It's a rollercoaster, but it's one I love taking everytime. ... To someone who claims to be a lover of music, how can you honestly say that there is a lack of much going on? This is baffling. Honestly baffling.

I hurd u liek mudkipz?! Yeah, I've pretty much heard the same stuff. I worry for Newcastle's strikeforce, because...there just doesn't seem to be a lot of them. I used to like Ameobi, but I don't think he's good enough to be their main source of goals. He's good as another option, like a second or third striker.

Arsenal had a bit of luck on their side, mind. Their second goal was offside and had a hint of handball, and their third came from Eduardo...who just had his two game ban over-turned, haha. Also, yeah, I heard Newcastle were in a bit of bother. Ameobi is out til January or something, I heard? Is that right? So, they're looking to bring in some players on loan, as replacement.

We're like brothers, man. I would make love to you, but that would be incest. I agree though, it's a good problem to have. Actually, no, it's rubbish. I want to be able to play more games, haha. Grand Slam Tennis is one game I want, and Punchout!!

My Wii collection would have doubled by now, to be honest, if I had more money. Looking at the upcoming games in the thread by H-O-T, there are some corkers in there. A Boy and his Blob, Muramasa, Silent Hill and Dead Space are all must haves for me. Still, that's at least 25 quid or so per game. 4 games...that's a hundred quid! I would love to do a thread where people talk about how much they had spent on games. We must be talking in the thousands or so for some people this generation. That's madness. No. It's Spartaaa.

I must say, I was a little bit surprised she went for Cornflake Girl over Everlong. I played it on guitar for her at Christmas! Although, I also did sing...which killed the song.

Both brilliant players, and loved by the fans. I was a bit surprised that Harry decided to play three strikers. But, the move to put Keane on the left just didn't work at all. Still, you live and learn. I like him and the team, so I hope they have a good season. The game against Besiktas was very, very tough. That crowd! Fucking unbelieveable. It must be so intimidating for the players to play in a place like that. I read something where Ben Foster said that he couldn't communicate with his defenders, because it was just too damn loud. That's awesome. I'm chuffed that Scholes got the winning goal, and looking back on the Spurs game I think he was maybe a little unlucky to get sent off. I was quite harsh on him, but looking at the replays, he probably was a little hard done by. Maybe. I still haven't decided. Anyway, it was a tough game, and I think we should have played 4-4-2 from the start, rather than 4-5-1 with Rooney as the lone striker. It didn't work, I feel. A bit too overcrowded in midfield, but I think Fergie's aim was to secure the midfield, make sure we don't concede, then push to 4-4-2 if we still hadn't scored. I was impressed by Valencia, who kept on beating his man. If he had 2 strikers to aim for from the start, I think it would've been a higher scoring game. But, Besiktas played very well, and held their lines pretty well. Time and time again Rooney and then Owen were offside. I watched the Liverpool game tonight. Torres seemed out of the game for most of it, and he just seemed a bit leggy. Maybe his confidence is a tad low? But still, he helped set up the winner. Kuyt was brilliant in the first half, and I don't understand how Reira (sp?) didn't score?! Poor guy. He had something like 3 chances in 5 minutes and probably should have scored at least one of them.

I had an idea that the figure was high, but I never knew it was that high. Being addicted to drugs must be one of the worst situations you could get yourself in. I can't imagine what it's like to have someone who's addicted in your family, or if it was your partner or something. Scary.

Ahh, ok. Didn't know that, I was only going off what was posted here. How do they ease people off the Heroin? Do they just give them less and less, until eventually they don't need the drug? I know that Methadone was used as a substitute, and that it has quite a lot of side effects.

Galaxy Quest is a brilliant film. Such a good cast, too. Never fails to make me laugh.

I'm going to stick up for Danny somewhat, here. I'm not sure if giving these addicts access to these drugs is the right course of action. I do understand that it is one possible solution, but I'm not sure if it should be the first choice. I think more needs to be done to look at why people get hooked on drugs in the first place, or find themselves part of that particular culture. I also don't think prison necessarily solves the problem either. I guess the angle I'm looking at it from is more of a prevention angle, the pro-active route. How can we do that? Education is the first step, and I can definitely say that the education that teenagers are getting to make them aware of the dangers of addiction is very good. At least in the schools I've been into anyway. However, so many people (particularly teenagers, older ones) find themselves falling into a particular crowd where drugs are being taken. Although, there are many different situations as to how people get into drugs. There's no one answer, I think.

If this were a movie, this would be the hot sex scene that takes place in a field of roses with Damien Rice playing in the background. I'd go on top, naturally. I'm going with Everlong, but the competition is has faced through the last few rounds have been very, very good. Of the highest caliber. Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine And The Tori Amos are all very good. Had Everlong not progressed, then I think I would have stuck with Fake Plastic Trees from the earlier round.

Haha, screw you! I did that trick on my Mum the other day. I felt so proud. I originally got that from Only Fools and Horses. I want to put Derren Brown in a steel cage with David Blaiiiiine, with Uri Geller as a special guest referee. I would sit on my arse quite happily and watch that on telly. Drinking tea from the head of Paul Mckenna.

So I did have it right, in my head. Damn, I really don't understand some people. Surely they should be welcoming such a system. Any system where anybody, regardless of age, wealth or background can receive medical treatment when they need it should be encouraged. Danny, I was looking at some Youtube videos earlier, and some of the comments that people were making were exactly as you said: A few comments I read said that if people can't afford the treatment, then they should work and then pay for it, and to basically stop relying on the rich. Thankfully, some comments replied back with "Well, there's many reasons why people may not be working. Old age or a disability, for example." Also, how frequent are these free clinics? I'm guessing it would vary on city to city.

Mmm, that is a very nice bum. Stretched or not stretched. It is all lovely in the eyes of mein. Also, Baker Street is brilliant. Da duh dooo dada dudu dooooooooo Da duh doo dada dowwwwwwwwww

That must have been amazing. Who would have been your Man of the Match? Clubs agree to 'home-grown' quota England's Premier League clubs have agreed new rules on the number of "home-grown" players in their squads. From next season, each club will, at the end of every transfer window, have to name at least eight "home-grown" players in a squad of 25. To qualify as home grown, a player will have had to be registered for at least three seasons at an English or Welsh club between the ages of 16 and 21. Under the new measures, clubs will be able to boost their squads beyond the 25 limit but only by players under the age of 21. In agreeing to a quota on "home-grown" players from the beginning of the 2010-11 season, Premier League clubs have been guided by Uefa's interest in the development of young players. "It will encourage youth development and the promotion of young players," said Premier League chief Richard Scudamore. "It's a rule which we think will give clubs an extra incentive to develop players, and to make a better return from their investment in youth. "Make, rather than buy, is our intention." BBC Sport ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ So, whaddya think about this news? Out of curiosity, does this rule only apply to Premier League fixtures? So, what about FA Cup or Champions League games? I'm guessing that this rule applies to them, too. One flaw I think is that it'll just encourage more teams to buy foreign players at the age of 17 or so. By the time they're 21, they'll be classed as home-grown. I know it's with the aim of encouraging teams to develop their youth systems further, but still, it's a potential flaw.

Similarly, what if it were a group of men and girls? They could cause as much of a problem, I reckon. Particularly if there's sexings taking place. Anyway, looks like you had a cracking time. I laughed at the World High Class photo. I cringed at the poo on a bbq, thing. Therefore, balance is restored.

I found out about this very early this morning, and was pretty sad about it. I've loved his films, including Ghost and also Road House. That's a pretty awesome movie that I think a lot of people tend to skim over. I was quite sad to hear of his illness when the news initially broke. There were reports that he would barely last the end of the year. R.I.P.

Ok, what I'm going to say is widely off-topic, but the more I think about what I'm thinking, the more I think that I must be missing something: Why are so many Americans against the Health Care reforms planned by Obama? Now, I have never been to America, and I have met very few people who have or who come from there. My current knowledge of the system is that America is one of the only developed countries without a universal health care system. I also understand that, unless you can afford it, you just do not great treated. I've heard horror stories of where people who have needed treatment have decided against, because they do not want to impose any kind of debt on their family. I find that shocking. Can anyone elaborate on this a bit more? Is there a particular reason why they're against a service like the one we have here? In my head, I think I understand it all perfectly, but I'm just baffled why they're so against it. Which makes me believe that I'm missing something.

Today was a pretty crap day. My real Dad came around at about 2 oclock in the morning, shouting and being a tart. I was in bed sleeping, and I thought I was dreaming. Then, I thought...shit, this dream feels very real. Then, I realised it was not a dream. So, I got up and trained to calm him down, whilst freezing in my boxer shorts. Bastard British Weather. I also visited a school in England before I send off an application there. The train took about 20 minutes to get there, which is quite good. Although, how that train is still allowed to run I have no idea. It was old, and is one of these trains where you have to pull the window down and open the handle from the outside if you need to get out. The seats were covered in this great material that looked like your Auntie's sofa back in the 70s. There was some sort of carpet on the floor that had another strip right down the middle, throughout the carriage. Honestly, it was disgusting as hell. Then, I got into Bristol. Stopped at Patchway rail station, and what a shit-hole it is! The road next to the station was basically a long and thin stretch of road, barely big enough for two cars to travel side by side, and with bushes on either side of the road. It continued for about half a mile, with very little else to see. I was beginning to doubt where I was going, or if I was going the right way. When I reached the end of the road, there was a motorway/end of a dual carriageway, so I had to go down this underpass to get on the other side of the road. It was so bizarrely designed, and just seemed like a waste of space. You walked down this ramp, which then turned back on itself...when it could quite have easily just gone from A to B using much fewer resources. I found the school, sat in the reception area, and another visitor turned up. Another new teacher who wanted to look around the school. Then another. Then, one more. Eventually, the room was filled with 11 of us. 11! Not only that, but I had the opportunity to choose from 5 dates when I wanted to visit. So, imagine that 10 people turned up for each of those dates. That's 50 applicants. It's just bluddy ridiculous. So many people going for one job. I feel pretty damn cheated about choosing to be a teacher. You hear so much bollocks about how "ooo, we always need teachers. There will always be room for teachers." Is there fuck. I've known situations where 150+ applicants have gone for the one teaching job in Newport. How is that fair on people who have spent 4 years studying, because they were told they would find a job at the end of it. I'm feeling pretty bitter about that. It's one of these days where you just want cheer-up sex, then you go to sleep watching Match of the Day with chocolate. Then, I come home, with my feet killing because my shoes are rubbish. My heels really, really hurt when I was out, and my little toes felt sore. I come home, tired, and my Dad is back, shouting and arguing. I almost punched him, but I didn't want my hands to feel pain, like my feet. His face isn't worth my hands.