Khoaki Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 "There's none left for you, or for me.... but we're having a good time! Having a good time!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingardium LevioSIA Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 It does remind me of IBTY, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I haven't been paying much attention to the lyrics, so I can't comment on those. It also reminds me of Madness a little, with the way it builds up, but I think Explorers does it better. It's an improvement over other recent ballads like Guiding Light. I quite like it overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrsjrcj Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 After getting over the initial with the "go to sleep line" I wonder if there is a deeper meaning? Conspiracy theorist (which Matt is in to) like to say they "woke up" or took the red pill (think Matrix). Maybe Matt is saying "go back to sleep" kind of tongue in cheek and just ignore how we are fucking up our planet. Maybe too deep… Overall, a decent Christmas lullaby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaSarahS Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Maybe Matt is saying "go back to sleep" kind of tongue in cheek Or more like "how the fuck am I going to sleep with this nightmare on my mind?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizutsu Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 lovely tune i laughed at the merry christmas tag for longer than i should have lmao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Radiata Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I like it. But, the "free me" part is sang too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Sometimes this is my guilty pleasure on the album and sometimes I just cringe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think it's growing on me. Those harmonies are just <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 It's growing slowly, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberBaby Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 It's a good song. I think if Don't Stop Me Now made a baby with No Surprises this is what we would get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahG123 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 just listened to it. I thought it was supposed to be bad... It made me cry. I don't cry over music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schneck Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I don't get all the hate for Explorers it's definitely not the worst song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makemescreamyourscreams Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 for many years I've looked for the perfect song to be played at my funeral, I think i might just found it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaSarahS Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 just listened to it. I thought it was supposed to be bad... It made me cry. I don't cry over music. Me too. Between this and Save Me, I'm a mess. I don't get all the hate for Explorers it's definitely not the worst song. It's nowhere near the worst. I think Big Freeze is getting more hate at the moment anyhow. for many years I've looked for the perfect song to be played at my funeral, I think i might just found it :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper_chondriac_muser Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I almost completely forgot about the 'lullaby' Matt had promised us until I heard the intro ... this needs to grow on me but it's got potential. If this is the cheesiest we'll get (Survival is only cheesy lyrically: the riffage saves it from falling into that category!) it's not the end of the world. I hear a Beatles-like sound, and then it suddenly gets Christmassy... 'Free me from this world' could easily be 'Feed the world' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mamba Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I don't get all the hate for Explorers it's definitely not the worst song. Personally I'm just having Electric Six played. So much nonsense to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DifferentPerson Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The ending is a bit random, with "Go to sleep." What's that all about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The ending is a bit random, with "Go to sleep." What's that all about It's a lullaby. How is it random? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirthas Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 It starts with Shine, have a bit of Soaked in it, and the chorus reminds me TOO MUCH of Invincible. I like it, but otherwise I think I would have liked it more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkadelic Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The ending is a bit random, with "Go to sleep." What's that all about Yeah, I could've done without that. Good song otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uccellino Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Tinkly bells and 'go to sleep' Damn, Warner have taken away all the leaks from Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaSarahS Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Damn, Warner have taken away all the leaks from Youtube But there is this! [soundcloud] [/soundcloud] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meep Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 It starts with Shine, have a bit of Soaked in it, and the chorus reminds me TOO MUCH of Invincible. I like it, but otherwise I think I would have liked it more Invincible was my first thought too! That one part of Matt's singing that is exactly like Don't Stop Me Now, catches my ear every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben93 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That one part of Matt's singing that is exactly like Don't Stop Me Now, catches my ear every time That bit really bugs me...i dont generally mind them trying to be Queen except for that part of this song and the random queen-esque vocal harmony in madness Do quite like this song though, bit too long but would probably like to see it live. Actually thought the 'go to sleep' bit was quite a nice (if not slightly odd) touch as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunge Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Well we all knew one of the songs was going to be a lullaby, and it's clearly Explorers. The intro smacks of it. It's not bad, it's just far too long in my books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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