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mcveighp Posted Sat 21 Mar, 2015 9:10 PM |
| I've been listening to the back catalogue the past few days. been playing my wifes bump some of my fav songs but I defiantly have noticed a change in writing style and a much more philosophical lyric associated with the tracks after the arrival of kids. Did anyone else notice this? |
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fenririel Posted Thu 02 Apr, 2015 5:49 AM |
Definitely. Andy's Ancient Train has the same worries as Boxes, but this one goes further about his life concerns. A Different Room is probably the best song Doug has written yet, and I sense his worry for the passing of days too. As for Fran's Reminder and Warning Sign, they mark a cornerstone too. My Eyes was the first song that reflected his thoughts on how different life was going to be as a parent, but Reminder shows his own growth since his boy has grown.
Funnily, Neil has been a parent for much longer, yet we don't hear his voice (I mean his writing). I wonder how a song written by him would reflect the whole band feeling. |
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paul_c Posted Wed 27 May, 2015 1:09 PM |
fenririel wrote: My Eyes was the first song that reflected his thoughts on how different life was going to be as a parent
What about Flowers in the Window? |
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paul_c Posted Wed 27 May, 2015 1:11 PM |
They look different too... ;)
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