Stand Up - Hunger for the Great Light Discussion

[CornellDMBfan]

one of the only songs still without a thread to discuss it, and it definitely deserves one. this song is so vastly different from anything dMb has ever come up with before, but it is absolutely rockin'. I think that it's going to absolutely blow people out of the water live. I know some people aren't going to like it because of the new sound/style . . . but if you can get over the notion that dMb now is supposed to be the same dMb as 5 or 10 years ago (ie. acknowledge the fact that bands "evolve"), then I think you'll find this song as awesome as I do.

[chrisandiego]

I'm lovin it! Killer outro as well...

[esc2476]

Def a favorite of mine. It has so many different elements to it, it seems like a song that can be listened to for years without getting stale. :thumbsup

[Franchize41]

probably my favourite song on the album... cant wait to hear it at Darien this summer...

[seekup755]

song is great..but the outro seems to come out of nowhere and doesn't seem to flow that well (in my opinion)

[Moose6868]

five bucks says CornellDMBFan didn't go to class today.

snoop on friday yesssssss

[hockeyandDMB]

I thought I read somewhere that this is the song Stefan wrote...does anyone know for sure?

My fav so far either way.

[evanhyde]

I thought I read somewhere that this is the song Stefan wrote...does anyone know for sure?

My fav so far either way.

that is correct.

[Dodo41]

wow, im suprised by this reaction. but either way, i disliked this song A LOT...liked the outro.

[Erich]

I like the rhythmn of this song a lot. I dont like that "great light.... of love" crap though. But this is definatly one of the better songs on this album.

[Erich]

i knew it. Listen to the outro and imagine "song that jane likes". thats why I like the song so much :lol the progression is similar at times, and that outro is spot on to Jane, I think :)

[Dodo41]

it sounds like an everclear song or something...like so much for the afterglow

[krbarrett77]

song is great..but the outro seems to come out of nowhere and doesn't seem to flow that well (in my opinion)

Yeah, feels forced to me.

I think it would have flowed better if it had come in at least 10 seconds after the song had ended, and crept in with low volume.

[jaazzman]

loved it too

by far the best tune on the cd

[bense27]

This song is one of my favorites on Stand Up.

[jr_cigar]

Definitely my least favourite. It does absolutely nothing for me. I dunno, maybe that will change.

[adam1234]

By far the WORST song on Stand Up.

[shoegal_97]

wow, I totally dig this song, one of my favorites so far :thumbsup

[wtweibburnin1]

it sounds like an everclear song or something...like so much for the afterglow

I think it sounds like something Ashley Simpson would sing...
Not a fan of this song at all!

[MistreatedLewis]

I liked it but it wasn't one of my favorites after the first listen... that could very well change soon though.

Man, this album feels like a great blend of BTCS and Everyday to me. I'm quite excited!

[CSNY2K2]

Great tune, Great sound to it.... About of one man's best things; Eating out a woman...

[DJ Naga Pampa]

I liked it but it wasn't one of my favorites after the first listen... that could very well change soon though.

Man, this album feels like a great blend of BTCS and Everyday to me. I'm quite excited!
actually i think this ablum has a bit of everything like

stand up gives a crash feel...probably b/c of the too much similarity

hello again to me seems like it should have gone to busted stuff but that might be b/c of grace is gone

and for some reason i get this vibe of uttad from smooth rider...it just reminds me of what would you say, its werid and i wish i could explain it but i cant.

this is what makes this album just so damn cool. it's so different but at the same time it still relates to another album or song in some way then again thats just me

[mtkelchen]

OK Stefan gets to write all the music from here on out! Sweet!

[Nikos]

I like this song a lot...really good beat...except for the chant "o great light of love" in the middle...

[MoBb]

I`ve listened through the album 3 times now, and this song is by far the best..It doesn`t seem to be over-produced, like some of the other songs..

[wishyouwerehere]

I don't know what you can call it. A mix of Halloween/Crush and...? I LOVE IT.This is the hottest song on there. I would LOVE for it to be in an encore. Stefan- way to go...never knew he thought such things! Sweet.

[seek up and #41]

i like it but i think it was a bad choice for the closer of the album

[ace0242]

the songs that stefan gets credit for writting have been insanely awesome. dreaming tree and hunger. pretty genius

[DMBzilla]

I really dig this tune. Reminds me of Nirvana musically, with that touch of DMB still in the foreground. I think this is really gonna rock out live, and it might kinda to the way of What You Are in a sense that it goes from an unknown to a huge crowd pleaser, possibily as a closer.

Lyrically, wow. Dave got a little on the raunchy side, but it works. It's a very different song with very different lyrics -- more direct than Crash or Rapunzel. I just think it's rockin' overall and will be in concert to a huge degree.

[CornellDMBfan]

five bucks says CornellDMBFan didn't go to class today.

snoop on friday yesssssss
only had one class today, and it was before I found out :D

and I won't be here Friday . . . but for good reason - I'm racing at Opening Day in Seattle (my hometown)

[citydress]

For me, Hunger is my favorite on the album. Simply because it screams badass and I have high, HIGH hopes for this one live. We better be blown away. And I have new respect for the genius of Stefan. Love it.

[RavenDMB1]

I love the new album, minus this one song. I don't like it for some reason.... i just aint feeling this one tune.

[marco j]

If EFFIN Butch would stop with the Boston sound on the keys ALREADY!

Butch needs to go!

[jimb0 927]

I dunno why they named it Hunger For The Great Light, I think Suck Me Off would be much more accurate.

[jdmbellen]

i'm not feeling this song...yet anyway...its kinda weird/nuts..i don't know what to make of it.

[marco j]

Man that's pretty weak one of you took a poin because of that. I'm sorry for thinking Butch sticks out like a sore thumb . His sound from his casio is painful. It's still pretty lame someone thinks an opinion should be punished.

[bdfresh62]

I love this song. It is probably my favorite off the album right now.

[MistreatedLewis]

For me, Hunger is my favorite on the album. Simply because it screams badass and I have high, HIGH hopes for this one live. We better be blown away. And I have new respect for the genius of Stefan. Love it.


New respect? Did you miss The Last Stop and The Dreaming Tree?

haha

[tyler1389]

I hate this song. And, I have been very positive about the entire album, but this song sounds like 80's trash. This was the kind of music I was moving away from when I found DMB. I'm glad its the last song, its very easy to leave out. The only thing redeeming is the outro, which I'm pretty sure is actually independent of "hunger."

[DJ Naga Pampa]

is it just me or does anybody hear some beatles in hunger (i mean sounds like a beatle song)

[dmbkristin]

"Lessard wrote the music for 'Hunger for the Great Light,' with lyrics about oral sex added by Matthews, who says, 'This is our most overt "fucking" song ever.'"

When I read that originally, I was expecting something different (dirtier) than what the lyrics ended up being! :lol Something more like Rapunzel.

But I like it.

[pakelikaforprez]

AHhaah, whoa. I really like this song. But in my excitement, i didn't take the time to listen to the words so much.... hahahaha. going down on women is effin' key. lol. this song is badass. I am definatly looking forword to this live! ALPINE HERE WE CCOMME!!!

[Alandmb]

who sings this song? :rolleyes

[Ozzu]

I think this might be my favorite song on the album. The bridge on it just seems to come out of nowhere and is so badass. Ok, I need to listen to it again.... :D

[billies]

I hate this song. And, I have been very positive about the entire album, but this song sounds like 80's trash. This was the kind of music I was moving away from when I found DMB. I'm glad its the last song, its very easy to leave out. The only thing redeeming is the outro, which I'm pretty sure is actually independent of "hunger."



FINALLY....i read the whole thread and at last I find someone who agrees with me. Im not sure what people are seeing in the song. In my opinion the least creative/stimulating song on the album. Lyrics are killing me. Dave's voice just doesn't seem to fit in this kind of song. However, I could see the band doing something interesting with it live....which is all that really matters to me.

Adam

[twostep87]

im diggin it alot!!.....butch must stay, sure he sounds bad but hes an essential part you just dont "see" it.

[benney]

Yeah, have to say I'm not really loving this song. Don't mind it. All I can think of when I hear this song is Stefan in those clips and how awful the riff sounded without the band. Hope it grows on me as I've like everything else I've heard.

[dmb2much40]

I dont like that "great light.... of love" crap though

i don't either, it doesn't really fit the song (moreso the music behind it). i like the main part of the song though, sounds like something from STP's tiny music. the outro is cool, but i think would have been better with another 10 seconds or so of space between the end of the song and when it started.

[greyst1crash]

After trying to hold out from listening to the last two songs, hoping i'd have the willpower to make it to tuesday, i finally caved and listened to hunger. this song just fu*king rocks. definitely a new sound for dmb, but my god, its just awesome. i completly agree with the people who see the huge live potential of this song. this could surely become a closer this summer, or in the future. my only complaint is the outro's placement. should have been a little longer after the end of the song, like some of you have said. aside from that, simply great. cheers -

[Chaddington]

is it just me or does anybody hear some beatles in hunger (i mean sounds like a beatle song)

Yeah, I'm hearing it in Stand Up & Steady As We Go, too. I think it has to do with the harmoics and some of the Beatles later albums. I can't quite put my finger on it.

[lilc]

Yeah, I'm hearing it in Stand Up & Steady As We Go, too. I think it has to do with the harmoics and some of the Beatles later albums. I can't quite put my finger on it.

i totally agree and im liking it...the beatles sound mixed with the flaver of dmb is just music to my ears:D

on vh1 driven there is a segment about the beatles influence on dave matthews,

:ggoat

[chellek23]

I think it's my favorite. Haven't really paid attention to the lyrics yet, but I dig the new sound. I can't wait to hear it live!

And I've been reminded of a couple Beatles songs as well. I was too tired to think of which ones while listening for the first time at 2am after a week of hellacious finals....

How's that for a run-on sentence? Still so tired...

[JaZzBounty]

This clip shows yet another type DMB tried, and it's different but man I love what I'm hearing. It's so different and I'm so excited for all of the songs I've heard so far. I just love hearing something a bit different then what I've been listening to lately. And no I haven't gone to VH1, I'm not listening :)

[Dodo41]

one thing that bothers me, other than this song is that guy "older fans opionion of the album" or whatever....dude says "the only song i like is hunger for the great light because its the closest to BTCS" what the FUCK was that guy talking about...

edit: thats not the direct quote, it was something of that nature though

[dmb2stepper]

:bounce
Has no one else noticed that the Great Light of Love part and the end of the song is almost AC/DC's Shook Me All Night Long exactly?!!!!!!!!!

[TwoDaveStep]

Not my favorite songs on the album but do enjoy the flair they bring to the album.

[wishyouwerehere]

I'm thinking that I want the lyrics to get much more intense (I know I know) and that perhaps have it in the Encore on 6-1!!!! Stefan is def. comin on in there, ya know? This is pure sweetness.

[bullox005]

. . . but if you can get over the notion that dMb now is supposed to be the same dMb as 5 or 10 years ago (ie. acknowledge the fact that bands "evolve"), then I think you'll find this song as awesome as I do.

in my opinion, Hunger is without question the worst song on the album. i do not think this because i think the band shouldn't evolve or change.

i simply think the song sounds like satan taking a shit after a night of Yeger and Krystals. :evil

when i heard Die Trying and Out of My Hands, however, methinks i heard God whispher, "You are my finest creation." :angel

[JMDMB]

The beginning sounds like the beatles "you've got to hide your love away".
I love how the beat kicks in with the guitar riff.

[Popeye2003]

I'm loving this one.

Here's what I've got for the lyrics:

Oh great light of love
Oh great light of love
Oh great light of love
Oh great light of love

Here, you, go your dirty girl
Good God, try to love, try to
Oh God, love is alive inside you
You know who needs you

I wanna be your hunger
I wanna see you open wide
And then I'll go down for you
I wanna blow your mind

It's hiding
(?)
Not yet
To love you

You and I, such a pretty thing
Smile, smile, you know you thrill me
Crossed your heart, oh I hope to die
You know I'd love to

I wanna be your hunger
I wanna see you open wide
And then I'll go down for you
I wanna blow your mind

You and I, oh oh
(?)

Oh great light of love
Oh great light of love
Oh great light of love
Oh great light of love

You cause like an answer (?)
Prays, God, try to love, try to
Oh I have a little (?)
Uh oh I love you

I wanna be your hungry
I wanna see you open wide
And when I'll go down for you
I wanna blow your mind

You you hey you
You you hey
You you oh

[eevulhomer]

HGTGL is the shit!!!! Got it on repeat!

[eevulhomer]

whoops, meant HFTGL

[MistreatedLewis]

HGTGL is the shit!!!! Got it on repeat!

Me too!!

[Chaddington]

Here, you, go your dirty girl
Good God, try to love, try to
Oh God, love is alive inside you
You know who needs you

I wanna be your hunger
I wanna see you open wide
And then I'll go down for you
I wanna blow your mind


Strong sexual overtones, anyone? :hump or should I use :p

[Bildo23]

song is great..but the outro seems to come out of nowhere and doesn't seem to flow that well (in my opinion)

Outro out of nowhere... kinda like the Stone
Anyways... this is by far my favorite song on the album, along with smooth rider. Hunger sounds like something that would be great live, if it grows a little more, some more vocals.

Dream girl is ok but i think it would be a Pee-Break song live

[esc2476]

Me too!! Same here.

[Popeye2003]

HGTGL is the shit!!!! Got it on repeat!
Same here.

[Popeye2003]

Strong sexual overtones, anyone? :hump or should I use :p
Dave has used sexual overtones, but never like this.

Oh right, Stefan wrote it. Naughty boy :lol

[beastfrmthfares]

Seems like everyone either completely loves or hates this song. I think its pretty damn rockin myself...very unique to say the least. "I want to be your hunger" (guitar riff guitar riff)

good stuff

[The Onion]

This is the best song ever! It's been stuck in my head since yesterday!

:D I like it.

[bdfresh62]

This song is still stuck in my head. Sucha great song. Thank goodness Stefan is a perv. :thumbsup

[MistreatedLewis]

This song is still stuck in my head. Sucha great song. Thank goodness Stefan is a perv. :thumbsup


This one has been stuck in my head all day too

[benney]

:bounce
Has no one else noticed that the Great Light of Love part and the end of the song is almost AC/DC's Shook Me All Night Long exactly?!!!!!!!!!
Knew it reminded me of something!

[eric311]

DMB's 'Hunger for the Great Light = The Darkness's 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love

[lilc]

I believe this is the "I Did It" of Stand Up

[crushme36]

I WANT TO BE YOUR HUNGER, I WANT TO SEE YOU OPEN WIDE!
AND WHEN I GO DOWN FOR YOU, I WANT TO BLOW YOUR MIND!

YES!!!!! :multi :multi

[MistreatedLewis]

Ok this song rocks. I can't wait to hear this one all summer!

[OCMarsh]

At first I hated this one because it's an anti-DMB electric rock song. But dammit this song rocks. If it were by any other band I would have loved it right away.

[MistreatedLewis]

Dave is such a good vocalist when it comes to the harder rock songs... I always thought they should play more stuff like this...

[ggies]

Dave is such a good vocalist when it comes to the harder rock songs... I always thought they should play more stuff like this...


right, but then u would have just another rock band and not the Dave Matthews Band. And we can all go out and listen to all that rock crap, but i listen to DMB to be different and have a different ear.

[MistreatedLewis]

right, but then u would have just another rock band and not the Dave Matthews Band. And we can all go out and listen to all that rock crap, but i listen to DMB to be different and have a different ear.


What rock band do you know plays songs like Drive In Drive Out Too Much and Last Stop? These songs are all very distinctly DMB.

[ggies]

What rock band do you know plays songs like Drive In Drive Out Too Much and Last Stop? These songs are all very distinctly DMB.


no no, sorry, i was referring to the statement about "they should play more stuff like this" and you were referring to the song Hunger for the great light. I dont hate this song, i just dont want them to play more stuff like this, then they would be more like every other rock band.

[ant_marching41]

im really diggin this song, probably my favorite so far. sounds a lot like watchtower and goes into the dave harmony thing that reminds me of a beatles thing, lol. but i like it a lot.

[benney]

okay, it's really grown on me now. Only realised I'd changed my mind to liking it when I realised I'd been singing in my head all evening. So much room for jamming around the chords in this song...

[shoegal_97]

HGTGL is the shit!!!! Got it on repeat!

Its so perfect that this post is on the top page, it makes me laugh everytime cause I can tell how excited you were about it since you mispelled it!
It's definetly one of my favorite on the album :thumbsup

[lilc]

isnt this the tune that stefan wrote?...i have a feeling that if stefan had control of this entire album, dmb would be more of a semi-rock band....not bad sound at all just def. different..but i like the way they sound on this electric tune

[MistreatedLewis]

im really diggin this song, probably my favorite so far. sounds a lot like watchtower and goes into the dave harmony thing that reminds me of a beatles thing, lol. but i like it a lot.

It is the most overtly Beatles-esque track this band has ever recorded I think. Except for the vocals.

[40pigs]

honestly, I've tried to really listen to this, as of right now I may dislike this song more than Sleep To Dream Her. The song is complete garbage.

[MistreatedLewis]

honestly, I've tried to really listen to this, as of right now I may dislike this song more than Sleep To Dream Her. The song is complete garbage.

Whoa... I like both of those songs.

[40pigs]

Whoa... I like both of those songs.

Thats awesome. I honestly hate this song more everytime I put it on, it just sounds completely awkward to me. Hard to explain.

[MistreatedLewis]

Thats awesome. I honestly hate this song more everytime I put it on, it just sounds completely awkward to me. Hard to explain.


Well... ummm... I hope they play some stuff you like this summer.

[40pigs]

Well... ummm... I hope they play some stuff you like this summer.

It's certainly not about me, they should play whatever they please for sure. :thumbsup

[MistreatedLewis]

It's certainly not about me, they should play whatever they please for sure. :thumbsup


Well... one that you like would be good at least. I think everyone who goes to see them (who owns at least one album) should get to hear at least one song they like.

[CSNY2K2]

Dave wrote the lyrics, Stefan wrote the Music............

[bense27]

Dave wrote the lyrics, Stefan wrote the Music............ And Stefan wrote some SWEET music. No doubt about it.

[MistreatedLewis]

If there's some kind of decent jam at the end of this song live, this is going to be one of the freshest, most fun songs they've written since Rapunzel and The Last Stop (I'd put Joy Ride in this category as well).

[brydro]

Listening to it now, Love it, the end is soft, but I could so hear Carter starting to jam, and the band getting right back into the song, I want to hear this live. Hopefully MONDAY!

[Enduring Dan]

Easily one of my favorites on the album, if not my favorite. Just rockin. I love the bluntness to the lyrics...combined with the music it creates a pretty intense passion.

[ethaxton]

Didnt read the thread yet, but now that I have the cd...the beginning of this song reminds me of nirvana...anyone else agree?

[sdchilders]

Didnt read the thread yet, but now that I have the cd...the beginning of this song reminds me of nirvana...anyone else agree?

Yeah, I hear that part is Nirvana like, and the rest of the song seems Beatles like, and it is just a really suggestive tune. I don't really love it yet, but it definitely has a rock appeal. Maybe it'll sound better live or in the car.

[MistreatedLewis]

And Stefan wrote some SWEET music. No doubt about it.

He always does!

[aspenbooboo41]

:thumbsup My favorite song on the album. I think it's stylistically rich, and has immense potential for live play. I know this is one song I will not tire of hearing.

[dmb-brazil]

is it just me or does anybody hear some beatles in hunger (i mean sounds like a beatle song)

ABSOLUTELY ! I don't care for the Beatles and don't care all that much for this song either. It's just ok.....

[wanderer123]

I'm loving HFTGL .... it is such a fresh sound for DMB i feel, and it is a song that really grows on you and sticks with you after a couple of listens. Upon thinking about what this song would be like live, the first thing that came to my mind is "God, the lighting on hunger is gonna be phenomenal with the rockin' beat and funky keyboards" .... and it's about damn time DMB did an uptempo for makin' love! :hump

later,
Scott

[SpecialAgent007]

I love rock music but this is a disgrace to rock music and a pathetic excuse for rock music...it smells like rotten meat.

[MistreatedLewis]

I love rock music but this is a disgrace to rock music and a pathetic excuse for rock music...it smells like rotten meat.

lol. I like the song but that's a great post. I may copy it and paste it on the Steady As We Go thread (change the words rock music to sappy ballad)

[bullox005]

honestly, I've tried to really listen to this, as of right now I may dislike this song more than Sleep To Dream Her. The song is complete garbage.

100% agree. not to diss the entire album, but...

this song SUUUUUUUCKS

[vedhead10]

This is BY FAR one of the worst DMB songs ever. I mean come on...Stefan (if what I have read is true) needs to stay as far away from songwriting as possible. The obvious first thought when the guitar riff comes in is that it's some sort of Nirvana rip off, but, I wouldnt even say that, cause Nirvana was (at times) GOOD. This riff is like an 8th grader learning to play guitar...sounds like he grabbed his epiphone les paul copy, his mini-marshall stack and ran down the hallway to show his mom that he figured out what a barre chord is and that he can MAKE SONGS when he clicks it into distortion and plays those chords back to back!!!
maybe thats why Dave didnt really put forth the effort in the lyric department on this album...
...still a lot of thoughts to come with a lot more listens...
let's just PRAY they dont play this song on tour...

[SpecialAgent007]

Stefan helped a lot on BTCS, but they were still going w/ their sound and stretching off of that...this is just a rock tune that screams "I wish I was in a garageband!!!" It's just atrocious...the song should be about a minute and a half long and be a secret song ending in a fit of laughter at themselves by the band...

[bphlzl]

is it just me or does anybody hear some beatles in hunger (i mean sounds like a beatle song)
i hear a lot of beatles in this song! :D
it rocks :thumbsup

[Steve2TheO]

Plain and simple, good song that's going to be better live and DAVE: give us back our lyrics!!! Personally, I would prefer a band's evolution to be musical, not that you can't evolve lyrically but I don't think he has. He can't write about the same things, nor would I want him to, but it's that way that he used to write that makes every song appeal to my life that I miss. Because it's definitely in hiding (I will never say gone, never). And I disagree with their take on the whole 'make people want to stand up' as a way to push lyrically simple songs. Not worth it and not a deserving enough mantra to sacrifice an entire album's worth of good lyrics in favor of chants and one liners.

[MistreatedLewis]

This is BY FAR one of the worst DMB songs ever. I mean come on...Stefan (if what I have read is true) needs to stay as far away from songwriting as possible. The obvious first thought when the guitar riff comes in is that it's some sort of Nirvana rip off, but, I wouldnt even say that, cause Nirvana was (at times) GOOD. This riff is like an 8th grader learning to play guitar...sounds like he grabbed his epiphone les paul copy, his mini-marshall stack and ran down the hallway to show his mom that he figured out what a barre chord is and that he can MAKE SONGS when he clicks it into distortion and plays those chords back to back!!!
maybe thats why Dave didnt really put forth the effort in the lyric department on this album...
...still a lot of thoughts to come with a lot more listens...
let's just PRAY they dont play this song on tour...

Nirvana was really always good.

[guitplyr86]

is it just me or is this song reminiscent of spotlight?

[Antilles328]

Did anyone miss the electric in the live version?

[dman0808]

is it just me or is this song reminiscent of spotlight?
not except the fact they both have "light" in their name
Did anyone miss the electric in the live version?

I didn't miss the electric at all....

But my real reason for the post is i was watching the DVD and during the part when they're talking about this song, there's a clip of Boyd soloing and then a clip of LeRoi soloing into the end of the song with many horns. WHY DIDN'T THEY LEAVE THAT IN?!? Those were awesome parts, i think they would have sounded AMAZING in the song.

[MistreatedLewis]

Is it just me or does Out of My Hands sound a little bit like Ants Marching. This is especially suspicious because the words Hands sounds a little bit like the word Ants.

Does anyone think Out of My Hands may be a reworked Ants Marching?

[dman0808]

But my real reason for the post is i was watching the DVD and during the part when they're talking about this song, there's a clip of Boyd soloing and then a clip of LeRoi soloing into the end of the song with many horns. WHY DIDN'T THEY LEAVE THAT IN?!? Those were awesome parts, i think they would have sounded AMAZING in the song.

for those who don't know what i'm talking about here's an audio clip:

hxxp://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0IBINWL5XV5XC0PYZLIYF8LTO3

[mcw517]

I think it's just you...

Dunno, I'm playing it now and I don't see any similarities, besides the fact that both songs are DMB.

[MistreatedLewis]

for those who don't know what i'm talking about here's an audio clip:

hxxp://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0IBINWL5XV5XC0PYZLIYF8LTO3


Thanks for the clip... that was cool, you are right, shoulda kept it. :thumbsup

[Carbigio]

for those who don't know what i'm talking about here's an audio clip:

hxxp://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0IBINWL5XV5XC0PYZLIYF8LTO3


Wow. You are right, if they had ironed those solos out, this song might have been salvaged.

[watchtower86]

i don't care what anyone says, i really like this song. fun to play and fun to listen to

[MistreatedLewis]

i don't care what anyone says, i really like this song. fun to play and fun to listen to


I agree wholeheartedly. :thumbsup

[_Scout_]

I know Stefan wrote part of it, but is he also playing the guitar?

[Julia<3sDMB]

Great tune, Great sound to it.... About of one man's best things; Eating out a woman...


Ding Ding Ding! Come on boys. I know some of you are WAY more musically educated then I am, but I am willing to bet that most (or good percentage of you) have experianced oral sex. That's what the songs about and I think the music picks it up perfectly. It's rough, raw, and savage: just how we like it.... um, yeah... anyway....
Granted the electric guitar isn't Hendrix, but blame that on Stefan's bass. Remember they said it was ok to play something else... seriously though let them try new things. You know they will pull it together on tour.

I still think the bring the beat back shit is FAR worse, but that's for another thread.

[_Scout_]

The more I listen to this song the more I like it. I don't play any instruments and I sing like a wet cat, but I can dance and this song lends itself well to some dirty dancing.

I also think it's cool that they took a harder riff and made it their own. Like they said in the DVD this song is a nod to songs like "smell like teen spirit" and the NIN "fuck you like an animal" song. :monkey

[d+ter]

Definitely my least favourite. It does absolutely nothing for me. I dunno, maybe that will change.

By far the WORST song on Stand Up.

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
agreed on all points. watch the dvd of how stefan "came up with the riff" and you'll appreciate it even less...

:monkey

[MistreatedLewis]

The more I listen to this song the more I like it. I don't play any instruments and I sing like a wet cat, but I can dance and this song lends itself well to some dirty dancing.

I also think it's cool that they took a harder riff and made it their own. Like they said in the DVD this song is a nod to songs like "smell like teen spirit" and the NIN "fuck you like an animal" song. :monkey


I agree... if DMB released an album of songs that sound like this it would be a lame... but despite the blatant tribute to the grunge era (which I love) they still make it very much their own. Dave's voice alone makes it different... this recording would never be confused with Cobain or Vedder... I like it a lot.

[Mave Datthews]

The more I listen to this song the more I like it. I don't play any instruments and I sing like a wet cat, but I can dance and this song lends itself well to some dirty dancing.

I also think it's cool that they took a harder riff and made it their own. Like they said in the DVD this song is a nod to songs like "smell like teen spirit" and the NIN "fuck you like an animal" song. :monkey
i really don't think this song is a "nod" to Teen Spirit or Closer. all Fonzie said was that he really loves heavy music like Nirvana, Tool and NIN...

[Ruvo11]

i really can't believe how many people dislike this song. it's by far my favorite. and live, it'll be a beast by mid July. i like the way it starts out kind of slow and builds up, if they added a big jam at the end (kind of like how they start slow with Watchtower, and then blow the roof off) i think it would work really well with this song.

[lisah420]

I love this song. Especially as a woman. ;)
It really gets me to moving to the beat. What a nice end to an awesome album.
AND...I would love for Dave to blow my mind... hehe. :cool

[_Scout_]

i really don't think this song is a "nod" to Teen Spirit or Closer. all Fonzie said was that he really loves heavy music like Nirvana, Tool and NIN...
Thanks for pointing out the name to the NIN song.

[laron384]

This song is a lot of fun. Has anyone else noticed that the beats on it are exactly one second apart? I thought that was pretty interesting when I saw it.

[meatball41]

Okay, so I listened to this CD non-stop for two weeks until I got completely burnt out on it and completely sick of it. Then I put it away and didn't listen to it for a couple of weeks so I could come back to it with a fresh state of mind, but yet at the same time kinda already knowing what to expect from the new stuff on this CD. And after breaking it back out my impression of alot of songs on this CD have a new, better opinion, but my opinion of this song hasn't gotten any better at all, in fact I think its gotten worse. This song is an embarrasement to the Dave Matthews Band. That guitar riff and beat sound like something that a beginner 14 year old just learned on the guitar. Not one of fucking Dave Matthews brilliant riffs. It sounds so amateur and pathetic. It's embarrasing when I have friends in the car and that song comes on they look at me like "this is your beloved Dave Matthews Band?" Ugh! The whole song, the structure, the phrasing of the lyrics, the beat! Just UGGGHH!!!!! Far and away the worst song they've ever put down on wax. And yes I am taking into consideration I Did It when I say that. This song makes me wanna :24 :24 !

[Nitro1515]

Okay, so I listened to this CD non-stop for two weeks until I got completely burnt out on it and completely sick of it. Then I put it away and didn't listen to it for a couple of weeks so I could come back to it with a fresh state of mind, but yet at the same time kinda already knowing what to expect from the new stuff on this CD. And after breaking it back out my impression of alot of songs on this CD have a new, better opinion, but my opinion of this song hasn't gotten any better at all, in fact I think its gotten worse. This song is an embarrasement to the Dave Matthews Band. That guitar riff and beat sound like something that a beginner 14 year old just learned on the guitar. Not one of fucking Dave Matthews brilliant riffs. It sounds so amateur and pathetic. It's embarrasing when I have friends in the car and that song comes on they look at me like "this is your beloved Dave Matthews Band?" Ugh! The whole song, the structure, the phrasing of the lyrics, the beat! Just UGGGHH!!!!! Far and away the worst song they've ever put down on wax. And yes I am taking into consideration I Did It when I say that. This song makes me wanna :24 :24 !
Agreed. Stefan needs to stick with bass, because this song makes it abundantly clear why he never made it as a guitar player. The riff is so simple, the lyrics are just filthy, and not in a good way like Rapunzel.

[CornellDMBfan]

I really, really enjoy this song live. can't wait to hear it again at the Gorge!

[MistreatedLewis]

I really, really enjoy this song live. can't wait to hear it again at the Gorge!


I'm sorry I missed it on my one show of the tour (didn't get to hear Bayou, You Might Die Trying either unfortunately). I really like this song.

[JAmi]

this song live at saratoga blew my mind.... i liked it on the studio version but had no idea how crazy i would go when i heard it live... i think it has a great energy

[dancingfires29]

I agree...this song was huge at Alpine. You could feel the energy, and it seemed obvious to me that they had a great time playing it.

I think the whole album was a nice change of pace.

[jazzman443]

i love it, it rocks outloud, probably one of my favorites alltime great intro with the drums

[CUatGreySt]

my .02 this song is just about as good as "i did it" not my fav, but it isn't bad live. I don't care for stand up either, but it kicks ass live!

[OCMarsh]

I heard 12 of 14 SU songs at the Gorge. Hunger left the biggest impression on me. AB Intro was a close second, but Hunger just punched me in the mouth and left me wanting more, even after the third night.

[|UAY| |)(V)|3]

I heard 12 of 14 SU songs at the Gorge. Hunger left the biggest impression on me. AB Intro was a close second, but Hunger just punched me in the mouth and left me wanting more, even after the third night.
Punched you in the mouth, eh?
:hump;)

[bothedmbfan]

isnt this the tune that stefan wrote?...i have a feeling that if stefan had control of this entire album, dmb would be more of a semi-rock band....not bad sound at all just def. different..but i like the way they sound on this electric tune

you are right, Fonzie should have major, if not total control of the next DMB-Batson album.

[bothedmbfan]

I love this song. Especially as a woman. ;)
It really gets me to moving to the beat. What a nice end to an awesome album.
AND...I would love for Dave to blow my mind... hehe. :cool

Hey, hey, hey now, what is with that talk, it is vulgar, it's is at least pg-13, and it is !$#%ing hilarious.

all hail the birthday boy.

[Socks]

It sounds like the Muppets guest on this song.

I like the violin part at the end of the studio version, but other than that, it's mediocre song. Not horrible, but compared to their good stuff it might as well be.

[Tomriddle]

All around good song

[CornellDMBfan]

well, I've heard this song 5 times in a row (Randall's, Gorge) . . . that's a bit much, BUT . . . I can say that it is AWESOME live. ROCKs hard

[dmb_lover4136]

this song has so much energy Live- It rocks and The band enjoys playing it, Alot of fun playing it

[kbail1230]

This song is definately not about oral sex, IMO. It is about something completely different.

[MistreatedLewis]

I'll say one thing. It may not be as good a song as Grace Is Gone in the songwriting sense, but I'd sure as hell take this one over Grace in any show I go to see.

[CornellDMBfan]

This song is definately not about oral sex, IMO. It is about something completely different.
let's hear it :lol

[Erica]

I'm sorry I missed it on my one show of the tour (didn't get to hear Bayou, You Might Die Trying either unfortunately). I really like this song.


You needed to be at the KC show.......we heard all 3 of those. HFTGL is one I was very happy to hear- very funky. :hump

[MistreatedLewis]

You needed to be at the KC show.......we heard all 3 of those. HFTGL is one I was very happy to hear- very funky. :hump

Night 1 SBC would have worked too, but I was too lame to go. Next year maybe.

[hoggdogg]

I love this song!!!!
Live and studio version both!:bounce

[kbail1230]

let's hear it :lol Blow your mind can equate to :violent guns. Like a desire to assassinate possible. Thats all i'll give you for now. Oh yeah, and my "aim is to kill you?" that cant be about oral sex. Ok and "when I go down for you"...
http://www.dave-matthews-band.net/Photos/photos.html ---> theres the last clue (photo on bottom right)

But who knows- might be oral sex. :p

[tidalwave]

This has to be one of the best DMB songs. They opened with it when i saw them on 6/25. It was awesome.

[d+ter]

worst dmb song. far and away.

[CornellDMBfan]

Blow your mind can equate to :violent guns. Like a desire to assassinate possible. Thats all i'll give you for now. Oh yeah, and my "aim is to kill you?" that cant be about oral sex. Ok and "when I go down for you"...
http://www.dave-matthews-band.net/Photos/photos.html ---> theres the last clue (photo on bottom right)

But who knows- might be oral sex. :p
interesting . . . but I think you're reading too much into it. what about all the references to love? and what about the fact that Dave wrote the lyrics in response to Stefan's request that the lyrics be "dirty?"

[MistreatedLewis]

worst dmb song. far and away.


You give Angel and Mother Father way too much credit.

[CornellDMBfan]

You give Angel and Mother Father way too much credit.
:lol