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Thanks Worfrat, I have read this before and have spent hours meditating on it. One theme that really resonates with me is the Bell's symbolism of having rung (played the music) the Declaration of Birth, Liberty and Freedom...etc., and how overtime we lose our way (give up our Liberty or have it taken from us) and we need to hear the Bell ring to find our way back. The Bell is cracked but hopefully has one good ring left, and God help the child who has to ring this Bell again, for that would mean we are in grave peril of losing all our freedoms. I see us now inching closer to being this child as the government continues to strip away our Liberty (i.e. National Defense Authorization Act, NSA, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, ....) all in the name of "protecting you" (Agenda 21 and The New World Order). We need to roll away the dew (have a rebirth) and listen to what the Bell originally rang. Not that this is the only theme in these mind expanding lyrics. Please note: This forum is in no way officially associated with Lockn' Festival or its promoters.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 9:44:41 GMT -5
Franklin's Tower: Have you ever read this? I think you may find it very interesting. Also, here's the essay Hunter was responding to.
For everyone else, if you've never checked out David Dodd's Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics page, I urge you to do so. Always a good read.
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Post by Franklin's Tower on Apr 21, 2014 14:11:29 GMT -5
Apr 21, 2014 9:44:41 GMT -5 @wharfrat1490 said:Franklin's Tower: Have you ever read this? I think you may find it very interesting. Also, here's the essay Hunter was responding to.
For everyone else, if you've never checked out David Dodd's Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics page, I urge you to do so. Always a good read.
Last Edit: Apr 21, 2014 14:27:13 GMT -5 by Franklin's Tower
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Post by Sneake on Apr 21, 2014 17:12:04 GMT -5
not to be debby downer, but i think it would be a good idea to keep the contest thread clear of extra discussion. please, by all means, continue your discussions here
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 20:31:17 GMT -5
Will do. Sorry, sorry, sorry.
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Post by Dylan on Apr 21, 2014 21:22:11 GMT -5
Dude, no apology necessary. I was actually going to comment on your post myself, so it was definitely a good idea to move this thread so we can expound on the topic without hijacking the contest thread.
Oddly (or perhaps not) I stumbled across the The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics at my local library. Any deadhead should spend at least a few hours with that book. That website you linked is fascinating - thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 21:34:24 GMT -5
Could also be a resource for folks on this site who love Lockn', want a shirt, but are not necessarily deadheads. That's probably a narrow subset, but still...
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Post by Dylan on Apr 21, 2014 21:39:52 GMT -5
Those people are not eligible.
Hey sneake! Although you graciously withdrew yourself from eligibility, what would have been yours?
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Post by Sneake on Apr 22, 2014 6:16:18 GMT -5
oh man... hmmmm... i'll have to think on that while i'm at work today. not time now. i'll get back to you
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Post by Dylan on Apr 22, 2014 20:28:08 GMT -5
I hear ya, there are a million options.
Honestly, I'm not sure I could give a straight answer myself. There are so many different facets to their lyrics, sometimes your "favorite" can depend on your mood.
I admit, I am terribly attached to Fire On the Mountain. If pressed at the moment, I might got with:
Long distance runner, what you standin' there for?
That line brings great joy to my heart, can't exactly say why.
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Post by Sneake on Apr 22, 2014 21:46:28 GMT -5
st stephen has long been a favorite of mine. two lyrics that come to mind (since of course i was too busy at work to even think about anything else:
"Sunlight splatters, dawn with answers, darkness shrugs and bids the day goodbye."
and
"Talk about your plenty, talk about your ills. One man gathers what another man spills"
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 21:48:17 GMT -5
Doesn't have to be your actual favorite, does it? I mean, when people ask what my favorite Dead song is I always say: can't really pick a favorite per se, but I really enjoy B. E. Women.
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Post by Sneake on Apr 22, 2014 21:48:57 GMT -5
and omg, easy wind. that song speaks to my soul
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 22:28:18 GMT -5
So the Dragon With Matches digs Fire On The Mountain and The Answer Man is a fan of St. Stephen. Big surprise!
