Starsailor — Stars And Stripes
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The stars and stripes won't keep you warm at night
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
The union jack strapped across your back
Has lost some of the strength it had before
The families of your men can't be ignored
This land of green becoming so obscene
A chance to have a history to tell
A fairy tale nation up for sale
They sell in San Francisco oh so well
Put your bullets down you may as well
The ground on which you stand
Not owned by any man
Oh this fragile peace
So close your weary eyes
That old romantic prize
It never can be reached
It never can be
Oh tell me that you love me
The stars and stripes won't keep you warm at night
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
A fairytale nation up for sale
The families of your men can't be ignored
Put your bullets down now I implore
The ground on which you stand
Not owned by any man
Oh this fragile peace
So close your weary eyes
That old romantic prize
It never can be reached
It never can be reached
It never can be reached
It can't be reached
The stars and stripes won't keep you warm at night
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
The union jack strapped across your back
Has lost some of the strength it had before
The families of your men can't be ignored
This land of green becoming so obscene
A chance to have a history to tell
A fairy tale nation up for sale
They sell in San Francisco oh so well
Put your bullets down you may as well
The ground on which you stand
Not owned by any man
Oh this fragile peace
So close your weary eyes
That old romantic prize
It never can be reached
It never can be
Oh tell me that you love me
The stars and stripes won't keep you warm at night
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
A fairytale nation up for sale
The families of your men can't be ignored
Put your bullets down now I implore
The ground on which you stand
Not owned by any man
Oh this fragile peace
So close your weary eyes
That old romantic prize
It never can be reached
It never can be reached
It never can be reached
It can't be reached
The stars and stripes won't keep you warm at night
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
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Vapid presentism. Lyricist doesn't know much history before the founding of the US.
Whoops—looks like someone heard the same many years ago...
StrangeDay wrote:
StrangeDay wrote:
some acords sounds like "the man who solds the world" 
...there's a little bit of "man who sold the world" in here...
Close, it came from Tim Buckley - Starsailor album which was released back in the early 70s
Bluesgrrl wrote:
Came from Jeff Buckley.
Bluesgrrl wrote:
Came from Jeff Buckley.
maxjboxer wrote:
Up-voted
The stars and stripes won't keep you warm at night
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
History called and said get your head out of your a**
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
History called and said get your head out of your a**
Up-voted
The stars and stripes won't keep you warm at night
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
History called and said get your head out of your a**
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
History called and said get your head out of your a**
Bluesgrrl wrote:
Came from Jeff Buckley.
jeff's dads album title.
Came from Jeff Buckley.
jeff's dads album title.
Bumping 7 -> 8 cool..
cosmiclint wrote:
There are some similarities in parts of the melody but the chord progression in this song is quite different.
Still hear Little Red Riding Hood :)
There are some similarities in parts of the melody but the chord progression in this song is quite different.
JasondotG wrote:
That was my first thought: what a strange cover version.
Is there a whole progression stolen from "The Man Who Sold the World" in there? I hear it!
That was my first thought: what a strange cover version.
Love this band, always have. Great tune!
Is there a whole progression stolen from "The Man Who Sold the World" in there? I hear it!
so happy to hear this on RP again. been a while. love this band.
Bill, My Man, this just sucks. Whining, strident and moronic. Much of what he's singing about is true, but it also true that there is a thing called "national interest". And a need for some small measure of reasonableness in rants. Those were things we forgot back in the Anti-Viet Nam War Movement. You worry about drones? Wait until you see the air full of commercial applications. You ain't seen nothin', yet.
I like the message in this song... speaking of which—
Secret court lets NSA extend its trawl of Verizon customers' phone records
Still hear Little Red Riding Hood :)
Love your comment on this one, Bill!!
Go drones!!!!
Go drones!!!!
Winner, best sounding band with most ridiculous name. Along with Supergrass.
STOLEN MELODY!
oh, i love it when bill plays starsailor. reminds me of the early RP days. :)
Wow, have not heard this band in YEARS! Very nice! They were never well known but very solid overall.
Started with a 7, but quickly bumped it to 8. Good sound.
Pretty song, and getting abit of a "James" vibe
Yes, this song rocks. A 7 for the first time listen.
dc_zee wrote:
I get an Old 97s vibe...
Good observation...I get the same feeling. It's a good one. Would rather hear Old 97s, though...
I get an Old 97s vibe...
Good observation...I get the same feeling. It's a good one. Would rather hear Old 97s, though...
Shesdifferent wrote:
Came from Jeff Buckley.
Love the song, not so in love with the name of the band but hey? What do I know?
Came from Jeff Buckley.
RedGuitar wrote:
I get an Old 97s vibe...
Singer reminds me of Johnette Napolitano from Concrete Blonde.
I get an Old 97s vibe...
Great voice, great groove. Thanks again, BillG, for introducing me to new bands!
Love the song, not so in love with the name of the band but hey? What do I know?
Enjoy this cover
paulmack wrote:
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone. Wow, I could write a book on the senselessness of this comment, but I have better things to do right now than take out the trash.
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone.
WOW! Awesome.
At points... I expect Jorma to start singing "keep your lamps trimmed and burning."
Yes, that's a good thing.
Yes, that's a good thing.
jesspra wrote:
Do you think everything that is posted here has to be "of value" or "somehow productive"? And how do you define that, in this context? And do you think all the dancing bananas have value?
Do you think everything that is posted here has to be "of value" or "somehow productive"? And how do you define that, in this context? And do you think all the dancing bananas have value?
paulmack wrote:
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone.
You did smoke something before to write this, right? Or are you always that high?
I don't intend to be mean either... Although, sometimes, I can't resist. No, just kidding. Bad me!
StarZebra
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone.
You did smoke something before to write this, right? Or are you always that high?
I don't intend to be mean either... Although, sometimes, I can't resist. No, just kidding. Bad me!
StarZebra
jesspra wrote:
Do you think everything that is posted here has to be "of value" or "somehow productive"? And how do you define that, in this context? And do you think all the dancing bananas have value?
Not withstanding this value or productivity "circlejurk", this song kicks ass.....................
Do you think everything that is posted here has to be "of value" or "somehow productive"? And how do you define that, in this context? And do you think all the dancing bananas have value?
Not withstanding this value or productivity "circlejurk", this song kicks ass.....................
paulmack wrote:
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone.
Do you think everything that is posted here has to be "of value" or "somehow productive"? And how do you define that, in this context? And do you think all the dancing bananas have value?
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone.
Do you think everything that is posted here has to be "of value" or "somehow productive"? And how do you define that, in this context? And do you think all the dancing bananas have value?
Bazooka wrote:
Yes Wow, More young song writers pushing the common limits. Oh Joy.
Yes, more young song writers wishing to re-make the world in their own ignorant image.
Yes Wow, More young song writers pushing the common limits. Oh Joy.
Yes, more young song writers wishing to re-make the world in their own ignorant image.
RedGuitar wrote:
I'm hearing Old '97s...
Singer reminds me of Johnette Napolitano from Concrete Blonde.
I'm hearing Old '97s...
paulmack wrote:
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone.
Are you a psychobabblist?
There is nothing wrong with Grammarcop's observation. I find a lot wrong with you trying to stifle commentary. Buzz off!
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone.
Are you a psychobabblist?
There is nothing wrong with Grammarcop's observation. I find a lot wrong with you trying to stifle commentary. Buzz off!
Grammarcop wrote:
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone.
The name "Starsailor" has a high "UGH!' factor for me. Evokes Air Supply or something.
Honestly, though, why should anyone care about that particular observation? Is there any reason to think that anyone else would feel the same way? And, so what, even if they did? I don't intend to be mean (although I probably come across that way, anyway) - you have every right to feel as you do. It's just that I would argue that's of value to you and worth volunteering if asked what you think - but that's not the case here. Maybe there's some way to get at that so it's somehow productive - or, if not possible, something else you could say that is instructive without inadvertently insulting someone.
Singer reminds me of Johnette Napolitano from Concrete Blonde.
Grammarcop wrote:
that's too bad.
i love their music. since the first.
The name "Starsailor" has a high "UGH!' factor for me. Evokes Air Supply or something.
that's too bad.
i love their music. since the first.
cosmiclint wrote:
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
Hey there Little Red Riding Hood
You sure are lookin' good
You're everything that a big bad wolf could want ...
You sure are lookin' good
You're everything that a big bad wolf could want ...
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
The name "Starsailor" has a high "UGH!' factor for me. Evokes Air Supply or something.
Hearing a bit of The Frames voice in this..
StrangeDay wrote:
mmmm... i haven't read the comments bellow... i see that more people thinks like me... heheh
some acords sounds like "the man who solds the world"
mmmm... i haven't read the comments bellow... i see that more people thinks like me... heheh
some acords sounds like "the man who solds the world"
smilestoomuch wrote:
"bass" it's a bass guitar, not a base guitar.
sorry, pet peeve.
I'm digging the base line.
"bass" it's a bass guitar, not a base guitar.
sorry, pet peeve.
MrGreg wrote:
Wow. Self-righteous yet angry.
Yes Wow, More young song writers pushing the common limits. Oh Joy.
Wow. Self-righteous yet angry.
Yes Wow, More young song writers pushing the common limits. Oh Joy.
goldberry wrote:
Wow. Self-righteous yet angry.
Wow. Killer song. Angry yet happy go lucky. Well done.
Wow. Self-righteous yet angry.
lmic wrote:
Right on...so far, I'm diggin' it. 7/10
Like an English, emo, Tom Petty. good...6
Right on...so far, I'm diggin' it. 7/10
deadmessengers wrote:
Right! I'm hearing just the same...!
Is that a bit of the "the man who sold the world" melody in the chorus?
Right! I'm hearing just the same...!
Hey there Little Red Riding Hood
You sure are lookin' good
You're everything that a big bad wolf could want ...
You sure are lookin' good
You're everything that a big bad wolf could want ...
Jack Bruce.....?
Like an English, emo, Tom Petty. good...6
chyk5 wrote:
He hasn't and most likely won't.
I believe that the British term for Mister Walsh is "Wanker Football Club Hooligan".
What ever floats his boat; he does have some good pipes.
I really liked this band's first album. I went to see them in Atlanta not long after it was released and the lead singer acted like an arrogant prick. I hope he's matured since then as this band had a lot of potential.
He hasn't and most likely won't.
I believe that the British term for Mister Walsh is "Wanker Football Club Hooligan".
What ever floats his boat; he does have some good pipes.
I'm digging the base line.
Cool cover.
Is that a bit of the "the man who sold the world" melody in the chorus?
I really liked this band's first album. I went to see them in Atlanta not long after it was released and the lead singer acted like an arrogant prick. I hope he's matured since then as this band had a lot of potential.
I wish you could fast-forward the radio...
Yawn....
Yawn....
hmmm...the man who sold the world melody in there...
Growing on me.
Wow — where has Starsailor been?
I didn't think that I liked this group but this is a good song.
Wow. Killer song. Angry yet happy go lucky. Well done.
sounds a little like joe henry, who's the (lead) singer?
I'm enjoying this! Thanks, Bill.
Great new track—I love Starsailor.
Won't keep those evil empires from your door
History called and said get your head out of your a**
You still sure about that?