colonizedmind Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, Teroz said: Brain is the best drummer the band ever had, all a round drumming Outlook wise. Steven was the best sound, the swing man - Phil Rudd type of gem in him. But Brain got Stevens groove, wasnt a robot on the UYI stuff like Matt and slays Frank to bits on any CD number. Miss him. It is an Ok song, better than a few that made on CD and I love that album, so good effort. But I am really waiting for the General, Tommy Stinson likes It, Thus I reckon I will. best regards, oldie member since 2002 Good to hear some "oldies"signing in with thoughts, that's what it's all about! Bringing everyone back together, that's another great thing about today! AND there's more to come....show time soon! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stay.Of.Execution Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Angeles_ said: Ive seen Sante D'Orazio, Del James, Chrissie Hynde Dave Grohl John 5 and Tommy Lee, (besides Beta, Fernando, Vanessa, Bacha, Meegan, Sussan and the techs) Dizzys wife sitting at the back of the stage at one shot Plus del James and jordan Edited August 18, 2023 by Stay.Of.Execution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimisbatman Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 5 hours ago, kever20 said: To quote Fernando, "Perhaps is a great song; the General is a monster." When did he say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carburetta Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 This might sound a little weird but the piano, from the first time I heard it, reminds me a little of Scottish jig music. Overall I like the song though, I’d have probably replaced the piano though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristmasFnatic Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 20 hours ago, kingcanyon said: i feel like its about either Axl or Izzy 20 hours ago, Blackstar said: I think the verse and the chorus are about different themes. I can't help thinking that the chorus is about Slash again Yeah, if it was written late 90s or whatever, cant help but think it is about Slash cuz Axl was very bitter then. Could be about Izzy too. who is the savior he is talking about? Himself or GNR as a whole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimisbatman Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, The Real McCoy said: It really does feel like this is the beginning of something big. It is........... Another intergalactic tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, ChristmasFnatic said: Yeah, if it was written late 90s or whatever, cant help but think it is about Slash cuz Axl was very bitter then. Could be about Izzy too. who is the savior he is talking about? Himself or GNR as a whole? The verses don't seem to be about the band/former band mates in relation to himself, but about something much more personal (romantic relationship or even his family). The chorus could be about himself or the band. In the latter case it would be mostly about Slash - doesn't makes much sense to be about Izzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stay.Of.Execution Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Just now, Blackstar said: The verses don't seem to be about the band/former band mates in relation to himself, but about something much more personal (romantic relationship or even his family). The chorus could be about himself or the band. In the latter case it would be mostly about Slash - doesn't makes much sense to be about Izzy. Yeah I was thinking the "you're all alone" part was him singing about himself. I especially love the "My sense of rejection Is no excuse for my behaviour" part. Very mature 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 My interpretation is that the verses is Axl scolding himself somewhat for having ended some relationship (love interest, former band mates), while the chorus I interpret, for unknown reasons, as someone else chastising Axl for having been a fool. A really self-reflective song, in either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Stay.Of.Execution said: Yeah I was thinking the "you're all alone" part was him singing about himself. I especially love the "My sense of rejection Is no excuse for my behaviour" part. Very mature The "you're all alone" part yes, could be about himself. The other lines in the chorus don't seem to be about himself though - I don't think he would go so far in self-blaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DoMw94 Posted August 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, Carburetta said: Who do you think the woman hugging someone is at 2:46? Woman?! That's John 5 😂 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 32 minutes ago, jimisbatman said: When did he say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycmale Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) Cool perhaps shirt from the online merch truck. Nicer than the ones on the website https://gnrmerchtruck.com//perhaps-tee Edited August 18, 2023 by nycmale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNFNRUK Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Blackstar said: The "you're all alone" part yes, could be about himself. The other lines in the chorus don't seem to be about himself though - I don't think he would go so far in self-blaming. I don’t either, this is the same Axl who wrote “I’m sorry for you, not sorry for me”… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausagebrain Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Just downloaded a ludicrously expensive hi-res file of Perhaps, and played it through a ludicrously expensive hi-fi via a ludicrously expensive USB cable. And all the elements sound much better. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurhamGirl Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Heard it four times now and I really like it, great video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonizedmind Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Since we're talking lyrics, themes and meanings... If General is what we think it's about....it could be one of Axl's most personal and painful lyrics ever....his childhood.... Just now, Sausagebrain said: Just downloaded a ludicrously expensive hi-res file of Perhaps, and played it through a ludicrously expensive hi-fi via a ludicrously expensive USB cable. And all the elements sound much better. Be more specific....as I will do the same if so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
©GnrPersia Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, nycmale said: Cool perhaps shirt from the online merch truck. Nicer than the ones on the website https://gnrmerchtruck.com//perhaps-tee I get 404 could you take a screenshot please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonizedmind Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, Stay.Of.Execution said: Yeah I was thinking the "you're all alone" part was him singing about himself. I especially love the "My sense of rejection Is no excuse for my behaviour" part. Very mature Maybe the trilogy was gonna mature in themes, in fact, wasn't it meant to get far darker, was his original comments,.on here I believe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Why a vinyl and not a cd? Who has a record players these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Just now, ©GnrPersia said: I get 404 could you take a screenshot please? How about this link? https://gnrmerchtruck.com/collections/all/products/perhaps-tee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimisbatman Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Gordon Comstock said: Thanks for that. Best day being gnr fan yesterday, since 2nd Vegas night 2016. Let's hope we one day get to hear old version of The General w/ cd era guys to, and new version isn't brickwalled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycmale Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Gordon Comstock said: How about this link? https://gnrmerchtruck.com/collections/all/products/perhaps-tee Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, colonizedmind said: Since we're talking lyrics, themes and meanings... If General is what we think it's about....it could be one of Axl's most personal and painful lyrics ever....his childhood.... I've always been curious about why "we" think it's about child abuse. Where does that come from? Just Evader's interpretation of the lyrics or there is something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 minute ago, dontdamnmeuyi2015 said: Why a vinyl and not a cd? Who has a record players these days? Probably around the same number of people who have a CD player... I have a CD player in my truck but I can't remember the last time I played one at home - I'm either listening to vinyl or my ipod/bluetooth speaker around the house... I think the Hard Skool CD's and cassette's were announced shortly after the 7" vinyl, I'm sure Perhaps will get a CD eventually too (probably with some live tracks) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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