MMJ Into Jesus? Says Who?

[ratchetisfake]

honestly, when it comes down to it, what does it matter whether Jim writes him songs about the baby jesus? the whole concept of music is to give you something to relate to. the lyrics mean what you want them to. interpret them into whatever you can identify them with in your personal life.  of course we all what to know how Jim comes up with these amazing songs, but just like his religious views, i think thats rather private. being a songwriter is difficult because its your personal thoughts being brought out for the world to see. its a very intimate act within. so whats it matter is Jim is a bible thumper or not? whatever his motivation for songwriting is, i hope he keeps it up for a long time.

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what if his motivation is kiddie porn?

[ratchetisfake]

obviously its NOT that. but if is, then.....im drawing a blank.   :-/

[megisnotreal]

what if his motivation is...

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My point being....Have you ever REALLY Listened to Into The Woods?

[megisnotreal]

you know who the easy mornin rebel really is?

[ratchetisfake]

broccoli, yum.
and yes, into the woods is one of my favorites. in all its creepy strange-ness.

[ratchetisfake]

yum to lionel too.

[ycartrob]

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Seriously though, It seems like it's pretty legitimate to want to ask these questions about a songwritter, I for one would like to know a little bit about the person and their ideas if they are creating any kind of art that I enjoy or touches me in some way.  I think it is relevent, some people may not and I can understand that school of thought as well.  

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This picture makes me want to play some !!! and rub KY Jelly all on my nipples.

[ycartrob]

I'm sorry to be so harsh to Christians, I have a lot of respect and love for many Christians, but this is a lot like talking to a brick wall (I was going to say a kindergartner but that's giving some of you too much credit).

Hmmmm.  Perhaps you should look in the mirror, then.  If personal insults are all you have to add to this debate, then maybe you're the kindergartner.  Religion is a thorny issue, and declaring anyone who's got a different view on it as a "brick wall" or "kindergartner" is just as dismissive as saying "you're a fucking stupid asshole".

I believe the point is as follows: a kindergartner would have said, "you're a fucking stupid asshole", whereas an educated and intellectually superior person would say, "this is a lot like talking to a brick wall (I was going to say a kindergartner but that's giving some of you too much credit)".

I think that's the point. My people are still analyzing the data and running some tests; they're a small crew and don't have a lot of experience, but they make up for it with zeal and zest for life and truth...

S T A N D   B Y

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Wait, I'm already doing that, but it does go very nicely with that picture.  oooohhhh

[megisnotreal]

Seriously though, It seems like it's pretty legitimate to want to ask these questions about a songwritter, I for one would like to know a little bit about the person and their ideas if they are creating any kind of art that I enjoy or touches me in some way.  I think it is relevent, some people may not and I can understand that school of thought as well.  

I know what you mean. I've always been that way, especially with authors. You sort of want to know what inspired these people do write such great things-- it's not about wanting to copy someone ideals, it's about admiring the creative process... it's about seeing how others make sense/art out of life... it's about respecting that ability...

well, that and broccoli.

and cheese.

[sweatboard]

less talk, more cats and little boys please.

[megisnotreal]

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Seriously though, It seems like it's pretty legitimate to want to ask these questions about a songwritter, I for one would like to know a little bit about the person and their ideas if they are creating any kind of art that I enjoy or touches me in some way.  I think it is relevent, some people may not and I can understand that school of thought as well.  

I know what you mean. I've always been that way, especially with authors. You sort of want to know what inspired these people do write such great things-- it's not about wanting to copy someone ideals, it's about admiring the creative process... it's about seeing how others make sense/art out of life... it's about respecting that ability...

well, that and broccoli.

and cheese.

Very well said, I think people run into problems when they find out the ideals of the artist don't match up with their own.  They start to feel like they are wrong for getting something out of it.  It's always weird when you have a meaning of a song figured out in your head only to find out that the artist actually didn't write it about kittens and little boys getting it on, you start to feel like, well, mabey this song doesn't really speak to me.  How can I listen to this song anymore KNOWING that this guy isn't into this stuff, I mean, I thought "Finally someone else understands me".  

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Together please.

[ycartrob]

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Speaking of things that get me hot....




I watched that Will Ferill movie "Stranger Than Fiction" the other night and there are like 8 Spoon songs on that bitch.  Very Cool, the movie was good to.