The lyrics of this song are just as applicable today as when they were written, 20 years ago. It is a searing indictment of the average citizen's preoccupation with materialism, empty slogans and signs of patriotism, and our glorification of war. All you have to do is change the term "holy Desert Shield" to "holy War on Terror" and it was like that song was written for today. This song was a true masterpiece precisely because it told us to wake up! Apparently, we are still in a slumber.
This band started with so much promise. Personally I think Ed got way too comfortable in his own skin by the time they made Songs from Black Mountain.
More Bon Jovi then REM., and going on American Idol! Why would anyone do that unless they were desperate? Can you imagine Pearl Jam doing that? However, that said, he still has one of the most interesting and powerful voices in rock.
in MTV Brazil i used to be watch a video of this song which is placed in a show put up by a radio station...the band plays better than in this one...anyone has that video??
na mtv brasil eu costumava a ver o video dessa música q era diferente...a banda tocava ela com mais alma...era tipo um show q uma radio promovia...92 alguma coisa...alguem tem?
ah tah,essa foi uma das minhas primeiras covers no youtube...chequem 'andrellsv mirror' na busca
First song I ever heard from them and I was kinda wowed, cuz they were local boys for me. It's not everyday that great rock musicians rise from the dust of the amish farmlands. I also got see Kowalczyk throw a punch with intent at the sound guy after a concert at Rosemont college in 93. That woulda landed too but the drummer caught him and he whiffed by what looked to be about 1/2 an inch.
I don't know anything about Krishnamurti or Ed dedicating anything to him, but this song is amazing. Thie first time I heard it I know it was special. 14 years later, I still love it.
Awesome! I saw them last week in Orlando, they performed this one! Something about it just gives me chills! Just as good now as it was back then! Thanks for adding!!
wow... just wow.. i feel yeah i feel old.. this is great i missed all this late night stuff back in the day cause i was to young to stay up that late lol.
New bands are shit . LIVE along with pearl jam , alice in chains, nirvana ,soundgarden,toad the wet sproket and many others are our music so we have to be proud to have 30 or more years ......
ele ainda tinha cabelo....
RonaldoStm 3 weeks ago
égua, os caras ainda eram muleques mesmo...mas ja faziam musica com qualidade...gostei...muito bom.
RonaldoStm 3 weeks ago
Every song on the Mental Jewelry CD was great. I played the hell outta the CD
JonHawaii2003 2 months ago
OMG I love Live so much and I forgot this song even existed! I am so happy I found this. Amazing song! I vow to never forget this awesomeness again.
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The lyrics of this song are just as applicable today as when they were written, 20 years ago. It is a searing indictment of the average citizen's preoccupation with materialism, empty slogans and signs of patriotism, and our glorification of war. All you have to do is change the term "holy Desert Shield" to "holy War on Terror" and it was like that song was written for today. This song was a true masterpiece precisely because it told us to wake up! Apparently, we are still in a slumber.
alphacause 8 months ago
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OutoftheBluetheband 10 months ago
FUUCCKK SHIT MELODY SHIT MEDLODY
alicanagri 1 year ago
is this on the old Jon Stewart show...
hellomcflyy 1 year ago
This band started with so much promise. Personally I think Ed got way too comfortable in his own skin by the time they made Songs from Black Mountain.
More Bon Jovi then REM., and going on American Idol! Why would anyone do that unless they were desperate? Can you imagine Pearl Jam doing that? However, that said, he still has one of the most interesting and powerful voices in rock.
Nabou1 1 year ago 3
i LOVE the melody of Eds voice in this song !
Skater6977 1 year ago
They were meant to be huge like U2...maybe bigger.
ProfessorEggflesh 1 year ago
in MTV Brazil i used to be watch a video of this song which is placed in a show put up by a radio station...the band plays better than in this one...anyone has that video??
na mtv brasil eu costumava a ver o video dessa música q era diferente...a banda tocava ela com mais alma...era tipo um show q uma radio promovia...92 alguma coisa...alguem tem?
ah tah,essa foi uma das minhas primeiras covers no youtube...chequem 'andrellsv mirror' na busca
thanks
AndreVlaamsValle 1 year ago
chad gracey's drumming back then and the TC/SS days were sooooo interesting and creative.
gotigrz 1 year ago
First song I ever heard from them and I was kinda wowed, cuz they were local boys for me. It's not everyday that great rock musicians rise from the dust of the amish farmlands. I also got see Kowalczyk throw a punch with intent at the sound guy after a concert at Rosemont college in 93. That woulda landed too but the drummer caught him and he whiffed by what looked to be about 1/2 an inch.
ronlandis 1 year ago
Wow, love these early tunes! Looks like young Ed was boldly blazing the beginnings of a 'stache here:)
Jdaddy40 2 years ago
so lovely hair, Ed!!! beautiful!!!! ;*
u2nuna 2 years ago
ya well so long to live. what a fucking fiasco this has become, hopefully the gracious few will be good.
LT1045 2 years ago
This song bring me back good memories of my young days, love it .
godzuki444 2 years ago
yeaa amazing
faridjabba 2 years ago
The best of live. Uma musica com alma.
Lindaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
camilateresina 2 years ago
simply awesome to see. Ive been going to see live for over ten years and they are great, its awesome to see their beginnings
mav51 2 years ago
essa musica é maravilhosa, e a melodia enlouquece, faz viajar................
milladonasci 2 years ago
Seen Live twice in concert and both times amazing and yeah Mental Jewlery is best album indeed, second for me is Secret Samadhi.
orgyfanx 2 years ago
yea secret samadhi does get overshadowed by throwing copper and mental jewlery but is great
opethjay 2 years ago
Is mental jewlery as heavy as Throwing copper or Secret Samadhi?
suffx999 2 years ago
In a sense it's not as heavy as Throwing Copper, but a little more raw.
Razhwurz 2 years ago
By raw do you mean that use more of that weird unique sound that they stopped after secret samadhi?
I would call heavier more raw.
suffx999 2 years ago
I dont thin so, its Beutiful , Id say, intetign Guy
faridjabba 2 years ago
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orgyfanx 2 years ago
It's my favorite, too
Amazing
sabrinalasuper 2 years ago
Always been my favorite....
Hillsider1087 2 years ago
Pure gold.
dinglefritzer 3 years ago
These are the beginings of one of the best bands of your lifetime...enjoy them
witribendis 4 years ago 15
Live is the greatest band ever !
OXAXCO 4 years ago 11
I don't know anything about Krishnamurti or Ed dedicating anything to him, but this song is amazing. Thie first time I heard it I know it was special. 14 years later, I still love it.
6583987 4 years ago 4
a good song...a good band...in my humble opinion...
JRDL1981 4 years ago 3
the song is good so who gives a shit!can you write and sing like ed ?
ripping76 4 years ago 4
Awesome! This is one my favorite songs. Amazing how they are were so young.
omahaangel 4 years ago
Thanks so much for posting this! I remember it well, it was from the Dennis Miller Show.
hotanddark69 5 years ago
Favorite Live Song
Favorite Live Album (Mental Jewelry)
tehbluffman 5 years ago
Awesome! I saw them last week in Orlando, they performed this one! Something about it just gives me chills! Just as good now as it was back then! Thanks for adding!!
lynn32701 5 years ago
Nice hair boys!!! This is one of their best.
kayp29 5 years ago
one of my favorite songs by live
Cockey83 5 years ago 2
wow... just wow.. i feel yeah i feel old.. this is great i missed all this late night stuff back in the day cause i was to young to stay up that late lol.
autumnl78 5 years ago 3
New bands are shit . LIVE along with pearl jam , alice in chains, nirvana ,soundgarden,toad the wet sproket and many others are our music so we have to be proud to have 30 or more years ......
godzuki444 2 years ago
i love this song and this band
blackMesmer 5 years ago 2
those crazy kids from York, PA...
what a great clip!
mythbusta 5 years ago
Oh my.... How great is this?!
sjcbarnhart 5 years ago
Hahaha Ed looks so different, I really love this band
Dayaan 5 years ago 2