It can't perhaps, but it should. The Hip, once a staple of consistency album to album. Their last few albums conspired against this trend (after IVL). However, there always seems to be a gem or two on each new disc (this track; in view; morning moon). Love ya guys regardless.
Great song, a song aimed at the all the yahoo's who supported the war in iraq and alienated the dixie chicks. I hope Toby keith likes this one, cause it has got you in the cross hairs. stupid ass redneck, i would meet him at center ice and this deliver this message personally
I confess. I never really liked the Hip. I bought the new album after hearing Morning Moon, and I was INSTANTLY hooked. I went back through their (quite extensive) catalog and can easily say that these guys are amongst the elites of Canadian music. Love it!
The Hip are my favorite band for a very simple reason. Awesome poetry, need more be said. They reenvisioned modern rock for me. You can rock out and still say something meaningful in every song.
whats funny is that i had never heard of the Hip before University, and then a few guys introduced me to their music..favorite band baby...best song..
this song was written around the time, and about, the iraq war and how celebrity members of the american community openly supported it (toby keith for one). in saying that, the line 'stares into the queer of the firefight', could describe an american soldiers doubts as to the legitimacy of this war, as a violent confrontation is taking place before him/her. and queer, used here, could mean the absurdity of the firefight itself. like, queer, odd, out of place...you know?
It can't perhaps, but it should. The Hip, once a staple of consistency album to album. Their last few albums conspired against this trend (after IVL). However, there always seems to be a gem or two on each new disc (this track; in view; morning moon). Love ya guys regardless.
falang78 2 months ago
Remember the Canadian TV Show "Corner Gas" where the Hip appear in a cameo playing this song?
TylerDz1701 2 months ago
good fucking tune
Liefo45 1 year ago 2
Just watched them at the Orpheum in Vancouver. Fucking Awesome!!
cgord31 2 years ago 3
Great song, a song aimed at the all the yahoo's who supported the war in iraq and alienated the dixie chicks. I hope Toby keith likes this one, cause it has got you in the cross hairs. stupid ass redneck, i would meet him at center ice and this deliver this message personally
southbeach001 2 years ago 4
Love this song from the hip listen to it everyday at the gym !
appleguru86 2 years ago 3
@appleguru86 Me too! I use it to close up my run on the rowing machine. Totally makes me forget I'm completely wiped haha
ericguyot 2 years ago
i love the hip.
craaabppl 2 years ago 3
They're fantastic, right up there with the Go-Betweens.
ItsAllAboutNash 2 years ago
I confess. I never really liked the Hip. I bought the new album after hearing Morning Moon, and I was INSTANTLY hooked. I went back through their (quite extensive) catalog and can easily say that these guys are amongst the elites of Canadian music. Love it!
underthelighthouse 2 years ago 13
@underthelighthouse Thats great for you bro, enjoy it the rest of your days...
jimnell 3 months ago
great song. im putting this in my favorite songs of the the 00's.
craaabppl 2 years ago
This song is godly, looks like their drummer needs new heads though
kimchisuop 3 years ago
The Hip are my favorite band for a very simple reason. Awesome poetry, need more be said. They reenvisioned modern rock for me. You can rock out and still say something meaningful in every song.
mathgeek37 3 years ago
Well said! Their music realy speaks to me as well! The Hip have a great sense of melody, tempo and poetry which comes together wonderfully.
Canman99 3 years ago 5
Does anybody have bass tab for this song...or know how to play it on the bass?
v00d00daddy 3 years ago
google it
vancouver56 3 years ago 2
whats funny is that i had never heard of the Hip before University, and then a few guys introduced me to their music..favorite band baby...best song..
hateinureyz 3 years ago
my fav song by them.. they're so holy!
crestfallen999 3 years ago
I bow at their feet, with the others. . .
cdamrow 3 years ago
This is a great song... but... 'stares into the queer of the firefight'... what the fuck?
plendzion 3 years ago
this song was written around the time, and about, the iraq war and how celebrity members of the american community openly supported it (toby keith for one). in saying that, the line 'stares into the queer of the firefight', could describe an american soldiers doubts as to the legitimacy of this war, as a violent confrontation is taking place before him/her. and queer, used here, could mean the absurdity of the firefight itself. like, queer, odd, out of place...you know?
wiggywoo75 3 years ago 6
The Hip kick ass.
ManBerries233543 3 years ago 3
i love the hip!!! gord downie is such a poet, nothing tops their music
wripped 4 years ago 4
purty good
ericspeak 4 years ago