Jobby 100 Posted February 21, 2012 In the context of the verses though it's not that uplifting. I've just always interpreted the lyrics as someone saying to an old friend or maybe even themselves, "Oi, you used to be a really great person. Now you're all fucked up. It's all right, don't be scared, just be who you were - leave all this stupid shit behind." (Obviously that's a very simple way of explaining it) To me that's really uplifting. Different views and opinions and all that though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kueller 106 Posted February 21, 2012 I've just always interpreted the lyrics as someone saying to an old friend or maybe even themselves, "Oi, you used to be a really great person. Now you're all fucked up. It's all right, don't be scared, just be who you were - leave all this stupid shit behind." (Obviously that's a very simple way of explaining it) To me that's really uplifting. Different views and opinions and all that though. Well I know the song can be interpreted a bunch of different ways, since it's not that extensive. I've seen it as someone telling that same thing to themselves, desperately wanting to go back to what they once were. I guess I just find it a little darker when viewed as someone self reflecting as opposed to another trying to be uplifting. That's just the way I interpret it. It's one of the more personal songs to me so I bother more about its meaning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polandspring 10 Posted February 21, 2012 Showbiz is the darkest in the personal sense. If I had to choose one song that didn't apply to my life, it would probably be that one, although if Take a Bow was directed at me I wouldn't feel that warm inside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominic. 10 Posted February 21, 2012 I just cannot see Screenager as dark. The fact bones were used on it doesn't make much of a difference to me, and the chorus, in terms of lyrics kind of reminds me of Falling Away With You I dunno, I can kinda see what people mean when they mention it, but dark is not the right word I'd use for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kueller 106 Posted February 21, 2012 I don't consider Screenager the darkest song (that title goes to Meglomania for me), but I just don't find it very uplifting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominic. 10 Posted February 21, 2012 I don't consider Screenager the darkest song (that title goes to Meglomania for me), but I just don't find it very uplifting. Oh yeah, for sure. It's not my happy songs, it's probably one of my 'moderately sad thinking of better times while slobbing at home boozing on lemonade like a bad man' catergory song Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kueller 106 Posted February 21, 2012 'moderately sad thinking of better times while slobbing at home boozing on lemonade like a bad man' That sounds a lot like me minus the lemonade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HannahG123 14 Posted March 10, 2012 In terms of Dark I'd say ruled by secrecy, showbiz, and the start and very end of eternally missed. However the song that gives me chills the most is escape, since it's such a powerful song about his parents breaking up and I can see the emotion Matt put into it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FabriPav 10 Posted March 10, 2012 However the song that gives me chills the most is escape, since it's such a powerful song about his parents breaking up and I can see the emotion Matt put into it http://board.muse.mu/showthread.php?t=85425 that's more relevant to this thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HannahG123 14 Posted March 10, 2012 http://board.muse.mu/showthread.php?t=85425 that's more relevant to this thread Oh, I suppose it is, I dunno I find I dark because it gives me chills Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will_ 10 Posted March 12, 2012 Guiding Light. That was really funny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Born Lee 26 Posted March 12, 2012 I'd agree with the likes of RBS, Screenager and Megalomania. Even Endlessly seems quite dark to me, even though the lyrics are supposedly positive, the music is pretty haunting. Oh, and Hoodoo. Couldn't forget Hoodoo. Very dark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Animus 10 Posted March 12, 2012 hyperchondriac music... maybe.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim59 10 Posted March 12, 2012 Neutron Star Collision. Duh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alehartl 10 Posted March 12, 2012 Neutron Star Collision. Duh. More like darkest hour... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burning_October 10 Posted March 12, 2012 If you listen to the lyrics of Neutron Star Collision, there actually does seem to be something a bit creepy going on underneath it. Whether or not that was intentional, though, I have no idea. Personally i'll go with Hyper Chondriac Music Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Animus 10 Posted March 13, 2012 If you listen to the lyrics of Neutron Star Collision, there actually does seem to be something a bit creepy going on underneath it. Whether or not that was intentional, though, I have no idea. Personally i'll go with Hyper Chondriac Music yep yep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m0hawk 10 Posted March 14, 2012 Tie between Hyper Chondriac Music and Megalomania. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7revor 10 Posted March 14, 2012 Ruled By Secrecy for sure. Micro Cuts, Megalomania, Showbiz. The usual mentions. But I may take some heat for haha.. Exogenesis Overture It's pretty disastrous, I love when the guitar comes in after that epic drum fill. I feel that it has a pretty dark vibe to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim59 10 Posted March 17, 2012 Ruled By Secrecy for sure. Micro Cuts, Megalomania, Showbiz. The usual mentions. But I may take some heat for haha.. Exogenesis Overture It's pretty disastrous, I love when the guitar comes in after that epic drum fill. I feel that it has a pretty dark vibe to it. I have to agree with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen-Paranoid 10 Posted March 20, 2012 Showbiz, I think. It's desperate and so dark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
depplover_1980 10 Posted March 22, 2012 Megalomania without question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steampunklibrarian 10 Posted April 17, 2012 It's the beginning...the intro that always gets me into that slightly creeped feeling...The song itself could have the sweetest lyrics but if the sound is off from the start... Megalomania, Eternally Missed, Forced In, Spiral Static and Sing for Absolution. I adore them all but they are all just a bit...wrong...in a wonderful way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hat 27 Posted April 18, 2012 If you listen to the lyrics of Neutron Star Collision, there actually does seem to be something a bit creepy going on underneath it. Whether or not that was intentional, though, I have no idea. Personally i'll go with Hyper Chondriac Music Well duh, it's about a breakup, so ofc it's gonna have some dark undertones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
