SkyWizardx317 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 When I first heard the 30-second preview of this song, I was like: . Then as I listen to the song itself, I just realized that the song is surprisingly, not bad at all. With the exception of the lyrics, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iminvincible Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikaterina Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 It's pretty cheesy, yes. Well, very. I'm still trying to decide if I like it or not. It's definetly NOT their best... I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enemy Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 It's pretty cheesy, yes. Well, very. I'm still trying to decide if I like it or not. It's definetly NOT their best... I dunno. Don't be afraid of the cheese! (p.s. we definitely need a cheese emoticon on here. As well as the Darth Vader one.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyneutron Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 It is REALLY good if you have big headphones. On normal (fairly large) speakers and normal headphones it sounds shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozza Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I wonder when they will get over the self-parody? It does really sound like a Muse parody. It has all the elements of them in it with the worst parts really highlighted (cheesy lyrics, poor attempt at a feel good anthem, cliched solo). I don't know, it's kinda funny and the chorus is catchy in that sort of irritating 'why is this song in my head' way. I just find it awkward and I'm far more comfortable laughing with a band than at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madzip Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Am going to post what I've just posted on my facebook:) Oh dear. Oh deary, deary me. It's got me! The cheesey song! Listened to it in my car (which has got a bangingly good sound system) numerous times this morning and I now love it! If you aren't someone who takes themselves (or life) too seriously (and I'm truly not) and aren't seeing this song as a personal attack on your musical tastes then it is actually a very fun song (yes, yes, it's supposed to be sad but it makes me smile as it happens :p) and I can see this being a great one for singing along to at gigs (with simultaneous cheese-waving, of course!)! Those who take themselves too seriously won't be able to view it this way though I woke up singing NSC this morning.. always a great sign for me. Can't wait to hear it live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareeh Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 well the people like it. 16th in itunes. [after 15/16ish hours release] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozza Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 well the people like it. 16th in itunes. [after 15/16ish hours release] Well they've succeeded in one aspect then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikaterina Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Yeah, after the 4th or 5 th listen, it's staring to sound alright. The start's a bit... I dunno, but the chorus and the piano are staring to work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seregon Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 It does really sound like a Muse parody. It has all the elements of them in it with the worst parts really highlighted (cheesy lyrics, poor attempt at a feel good anthem, cliched solo). I don't know, it's kinda funny and the chorus is catchy in that sort of irritating 'why is this song in my head' way. I just find it awkward and I'm far more comfortable laughing with a band than at them. Aside from all the "it sounds terrible, I hate it" I'm kind of wondering what their intentions were when producing this song. I agree it's so ridiculous in places you want to laugh it off but is that what Muse wanted? Did they purposely want to take the piss out of themselves? There's elements of so many of their own songs in it, it does make me wonder that it could also be a pisstake of those who take their music very seriously (I'm not really meaning fans, I mean the media and those who asked them to write a song for Twilight) cause this song gives the impression it didn't take long to make at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 It does really sound like a Muse parody. It has all the elements of them in it with the worst parts really highlighted (cheesy lyrics, poor attempt at a feel good anthem, cliched solo). I don't know, it's kinda funny and the chorus is catchy in that sort of irritating 'why is this song in my head' way. I just find it awkward and I'm far more comfortable laughing with a band than at them. Yeah for a love song I did get a good laugh and I just found myself singing to the chorus Doesn't make it good though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyneutron Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 So that song was floating around since about 8 months ago and that song was what I thought would probably be on another album in the future, but it's gonna be a long time until we get to do that, and then obviously these Eclipse , the Twilight people contacted us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seregon Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Funny how from the preview, it sounded terrible but the chorus is actually alright compared to the rest of the song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightofcydonia Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 If it's a parody, why make the fans complicit and sell it? If the band want to take the piss out of themselves, fine, but for fans who've come to expect a certain level from them, this song is dross, parody or not. If their music had been that bad back in the day, Showbiz would never have been picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozza Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Aside from all the "it sounds terrible, I hate it" I'm kind of wondering what their intentions were when producing this song. I agree it's so ridiculous in places you want to laugh it off but is that what Muse wanted? Did they purposely want to take the piss out of themselves? There's elements of so many of their own songs in it, it does make me wonder that it could also be a pisstake of those who take their music very seriously (I'm not really meaning fans, I mean the media and those who asked them to write a song for Twilight) cause this song gives the impression it didn't take long to make at all. I thought USoE was a bit of a piss take and kinda funny when I first heard it, but nothing in comparison to this Thing is, USoE is a staple on the set and they seem really keen on it. They're just so different from the way they were. And no I don't want a carbon copy of Origin every time, it's just the serious riff-classical thing they had going on in the early years was what appealed to me about them, the cheesy love songs and 'experimental pop' does not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 But it makes money Also I realised that the piano is the best bit, so essentially Rachmaninov should be credited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 See, I'm not saying it's 'good', I'm saying I'm really enjoying listening to it and singing along to it! Heard loud through really good speakers I think it sounds great! Lyrics were ridiculously easy to learn right through so I'm more than ready to join in at any gigs they perform it at! I suspect it wasn't/isn't their intention to create a 'fun/funny' song but that is exactly what they've achieved, from my perspective at least! I'm not ashamed to say I love it either!:p:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyneutron Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I don't think it's a terrible song. Not their normal standard, but far from their worst, but still better than 95% of modern music. It is fun to listen to, the lyrics as a whole aren't as terrible as i thought they would be, I think it's just unusual for such direct lyrics from Matt. I don't hate it, but i don't Love it either, and I don't think it deserves either love or hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Funny how from the preview, it sounded terrible but the chorus is actually alright compared to the rest of the song So, so true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forwen Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 My initial reaction last night was 'Oh my god, what is this?'. It made me cringe to start with but then I just laughed. I now can't stop listening to it. I really like it! It cracks me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokamak Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I wonder when they will get over the self-parody? Yes, they're just being a caricature now. I'm happy for them if it attracts a wider audience but I think it's a shame they forget their roots. Can we have this Muse back please? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDyJindQEio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smit Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Fucking awfull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurophu Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 this makes me REALLY wonder what a next album could be like.. they seem to need to be 'different' for each new album but then these songs have been so successful (moneywise)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunerz Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 According to this, at the moment NSC is between 30-35 on the mid-week charts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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