Title: The Who - Why Did I Fall For That Source:
YouTube URL Source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxv4g1jATks Published:Dec 31, 2023 Author:Peter Townshend Post Date:2023-12-31 17:57:42 by Dakmar Keywords:None Views:1824 Comments:78
[Verse 1] The streets of the future littered with remains Of both the fools and all the so called brains The whole prediction is enough to kill But only God knows if it won't or it will
[Chorus 1] Nobody knows why we fell so flat Some silly creature said we'd never crack Most would just survive and then bounce back But the rest are crying "Why'd I fall for that crap" Why did I fall for that?
[Verse 2] So many rash promises sincerely made By people who believed that we were being saved They made us all believe that we were acting white But the truth is we've forgotten how we used to fight
[Chorus 2] Nobody knows why we fell so flat We're impotent and neutered like whining cats We've found the piper but we've lost the rats But the kids are crying "Why'd you fall for that Dad?" Why did you fall?
It never rains under my umbrella
[Verse 3] Four minutes to midnight on a sunny day Maybe if we smile the clock will fade away Maybe we can force the hands to just reverse Maybe as a word, maybe maybe's a curse
[Chorus 3] Nobody knows why we fell so flat We've never been taught to fight or to face up to facts We simply believe that we'd remain intact But history is asking why'd you fall for that?
[Outro] Why did you fall? Why did I fall for that [x3]
Poster Comment:
This song popped into my head today and it matched my thoughts. Seemed like a good one for a hangout New Years Ever thread.
I would look so goddamned stupid in a zoot suit it's not even funny.
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
This is Doc: Last night one of Jim's friends and his wife invited us out for dinner and drinks. Jim was incapacitated from his back problems and declined. They wanted me to go alone with them and leave Jim at home.
WTF did they think was going to happen? Get me drunk and get involved in a threesome? I was a bit nonplussed at the prospect and offended. Jim has some unsavory friends. While I was with my children today he was telling me that his biker buddies that he was with wanted me to come over and have topless pictures taken of me on their harleys.
Jim seems to be out of his element. He's never been what I suppose you call a gentleman, but he was always a gentle man.
Last night when I got to his house he had a package on his porch that I brought in. It was a package from his sister of presents. We had fun looking through the things.
One of the things that got him crying was a Trump calendar. When I asked him WTF are you crying about he told me how he felt so bad about how badly he felt and was ashamed how Trumps wife was treated and how he wished that he could apologize to her in person. He's been deeply hurt somewhere in the past.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
Great, make me feel even more isolated about being a cripple :)
I did manage to get the spics next door to shut the fuck up, I set off a dozen cherry bombs at 3:00am. 122 more days of it and they might get the point, stupid fucking savages...
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
There's more to the calendar thing. I really respect Melania Trump, not so much because she's the most beautiful woman ever, speaks multiple languages and brought more dignity to the White House since Nancy Reagan, but because the MSM has been badmouthing her because she has been out of sight lately, the last being the Trump family Christmas picture where her absence is notable.
Melania Trump is dealing with an ailing mother and was needed elsewhere. I took care of my mother until I had to take her to hospice and have her put down, not unlike my wife and I had to do with so many dogs over the years. I was walking alone when it was Mom's time. It was very painful.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
Great, make me feel even more isolated about being a cripple
Don't feel bad, I hate for Kimmy to see me messed up. She's supposed to be my lover, not my caregiver or doctor. I used to be a man once.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Doc: I'm not sure what Jim has told you about his accident ten years ago but I almost lost him for good back then. When he was admitted it was listed as a vehicular suicide attempt which was later corrected.
The other noteworthy thing was that his wife told the the staff not to administer any painkillers because he was a drug addict. I don't think that's the case.
I honestly think that if Jim wanted to commit suicide that he could will himself to stop breathing. He's an interesting character. I've learned that when he talks I'd better listen. I thought I lost him last week when he kicked me out and told me to get my children under control.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
I would look stupid wearing a tight shirt like that.
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
I would look stupid wearing a tight shirt like that.
I wouldn't mind seeing that.
When I was at Rainman's today, Scotty was worried about peeing outside because of all the BS cameras he has on his properties.
I was tempted to use my cell camera to see what he's so protective of.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
I pee when I need to pee, try not to smell up neighboring properties with hugely excessive amounts of urine. So far, so good.
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
I would look stupid wearing a tight shirt like that.
I wouldn't mind seeing that.
Buy me a drink! :)
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Doc wants to know all about my past. This was Punk's (Pam's) song back in the day.
Punk would never let me go home to my wife after an assignment without a (ahem) release. Pam hated my wife.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
The guys in the band all have BIG hair. I bet it takes a lot of shampoo to keep it all clean. ;)
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
I should've bought that damn house in Wabash you were lookin' at, but I was all worried about making sure my Godson and his daughter were provided for.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
Some former neighbors had a Pit Bull bitch tied up to the phone pole in front of their place. She had pups and they asked me to take one. I turned them down since it is hard enough to feed and take care of myself let alone a dog. ;)
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Doc: You're incorrigible. I might sign up for my own account PacHound so I can haunt you. lol
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
I should've bought that damn house in Wabash you were lookin' at, but I was all worried about making sure my Godson and his daughter were provided for.
It was a neat house, but had an alley thing running next to bedroom. How long before spics took over? Bood'nBoopdd'n
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
When we worked concerts in Chicago at the smaller venues, when we would catch them with beer or booze in the line we would take it since public drinking was not allowed.
One show at the Vic Theater I spot a paper sack in the litter basket. I open it up and it has most of a 12 pack in it. It was my brand. So I pick up the bag and start walking away.
This guy in the line hollers, "HEY!"
I said, "Hey what? It's my beer."
If I had caught him with it in the line, it would have been mine anyway. ;)
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
Some former neighbors had a Pit Bull bitch tied up to the phone pole in front of their place. She had pups and they asked me to take one. I turned them down since it is hard enough to feed and take care of myself let alone a dog. ;)
See, we should demand Korean neighbors if this multicultural bullshit is going to work out. Not that I would eat dog, but it would sure as shit cut down on on the noise of the spics keeping dogs outside 24/7. WoofWoof!
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
One show at the Vic Theater I spot a paper sack in the litter basket. I open it up and it has most of a 12 pack in it. It was my brand. So I pick up the bag and start walking away.
LOL, hells yes! :)
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
We worked The Who five or six times at The Vic Theater in the 80s and 90s. It was usually a well behaved crowd. At the end of every show Roger Daltrey would smash his guitar.
Then they would have a free autograph session in the main lobby. Anyone that wanted autographs could get them. ;)
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
Daltrey was lead singer, Pete Townshend was the one that smashed guitars best I recall.
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
When me and my wife had to have a dog put down, we were almost always there together to watch the pink or blue shots administered. It was a very solemn affair.
When my step-father was dying, Teri had to guide Sadie Mae alone, a smooth collie to the Rainbow Bridge. I still feel bad about that.
I suppose the worst one was loading my mother into the back of Marla's (GF) silver Nissan Sentra and having to drive her to her GP, then Parkview Randallia for a second opinion, then having to load her back into Marla's (my) car to go clear across town to the hospice. Nothing like letting Mom go in an ambulance in some comefort.
At least when whe got to the Visiting Nurse Hospice, they were waiting to help and treat my mother with some dignity and respect.
That was a fucking hard day.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
OMG Jim never told me about the situation with his mother at the end. His mother was a sweet kind gentle woman. I loved her. As a physician I can't get attached to patients but my man is trying to give me my humanity back it seems.
I understand a little bit better as to why he won't cut off communications with Marla now. I didn't know.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
"No one will win this time. I just want you back."
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Little Cashy has seen about as many countries as I have. Mine weren't so nice.
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy… but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
I shouldn't care, according to progressives but morons running BMW's/Honda's without mufflers up and down my street from 8:00pm to 6:00am every fucking day gets on my nerves. I'm the bad guy?
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs