papashaun Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Got a question for someone who has more knowledge of the recording....Off the Live Era-'87-'93 album, Leading into Estranged, Axl says... "It's a nice happy song, kind of like a walk in the park...uh...The sun coming through your window in the morning, it's a beautiful day, and you've got nothing better to do than commit.....____ _____???" What does Axl say at this point? Sounds like something muffled or slurred?? I've never been able to make it out, and one version I've heard actually censors his speaking at this point. I'm sure someone out there knows. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estrangedtwat Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 He says "hari kari"....the Japanese ritualistic suicide by slicing your guts open with a sword. This was probably meant as a reference to the Tokyo crowd, but chances are they couldn't understand his pronunciation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seppuku 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Bob Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 harakiri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfday Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I originally thought he was saying that Cubs announcer Harry Carey should be committed..... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
©GnrPersia Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Tokyo 92. and it's "Harakiri" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papashaun Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 Thanks for the help! I too swear I thought he was saying "Harry Carey" LOL Had me thinking..."Cubs Win! Cubs Win! Holy Cow!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 What does he say next? "Hey, you're into that, alright?" Is that it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merces Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 What word is said afher the speech, that everyone should take a step back, starting from the back, before the song starts it sounds like "Idiot" ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillionsOfSpiders Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 26 minutes ago, merces said: What word is said afher the speech, that everyone should take a step back, starting from the back, before the song starts it sounds like "Idiot" ?! “Hit it” for the band to start playing again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream of the Butterfly Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I always loved that little speech by Axl (the harakiri one). Remember it well from the Use Your Illusion World Tour - 1992 in Tokyo VHS they put out in the early 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estrangedtwat Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Harry Caray. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvH Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 10 hours ago, jamillos said: What does he say next? "Hey, you're into that, alright?" Is that it? Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valengf Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 13 hours ago, jamillos said: What does he say next? "Hey, you're into that, alright?" Is that it? Oh you're into that? Alright. This is called Estranged... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migmanson Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 What about before You Could Be Mine? "Perhaps a little bit of Arnold @@@@@ ?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunsJail Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 53 minutes ago, migmanson said: What about before You Could Be Mine? "Perhaps a little bit of Arnold @@@@@ ?" “Perhaps a little bit of Arnold for you” referring to Terminator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWolllert Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 8/11/2019 at 7:59 PM, papashaun said: Got a question for someone who has more knowledge of the recording....Off the Live Era-'87-'93 album, Leading into Estranged, Axl says... "It's a nice happy song, kind of like a walk in the park...uh...The sun coming through your window in the morning, it's a beautiful day, and you've got nothing better to do than commit.....____ _____???" What does Axl say at this point? Sounds like something muffled or slurred?? I've never been able to make it out, and one version I've heard actually censors his speaking at this point. I'm sure someone out there knows. Thanks in advance. "... and you've got nothing better to do than committing harum-scarum soul." - ... in the sense of acting impetuous, irresponsible, uncontrolled or unpredictable although there's no real reason to do so, cause everything is fine or stronger perfect until then. In a way it's a careless mistake caused by a fickle soul, when dealing with interpersonal relationships such as f.e. love. I you want to put it positively, we're talking about an oversensitive person dealing with personal demons. At least that's the way I've always thought about it regarding the song following ('Estranged'). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, HWolllert said: "... and you've got nothing better to do than committing harum-scarum soul." - ... in the sense of acting impetuous, irresponsible, uncontrolled or unpredictable although there's no real reason to do so, cause everything is fine or stronger perfect until then. In a way it's a careless mistake caused by a fickle soul, when dealing with interpersonal relationships such as f.e. love. I you want to put it positively, we're talking about an oversensitive person dealing with personal demons. At least that's the way I've always thought about it regarding the song following ('Estranged'). It's already been explained, it goes: "... than commit harakiri, so..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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