Almost Famous Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 It don't really matterYou're gunna find out for yourselfNo it don't really matterYou're gonna leave these thing toSomebody elseIf they were missionariesReal time visionariesSitting in a Chinese stewTo view my dis-infatu-ationI know that I'm a classic caseWatch my disenchanted faceBlame it on the Falun Gong*They've seen the end and you can't hold on nowCause it would take a lot more hate than youTo stop the fascinationEven with an iron fistnore then they got to rule the nationBut all I got is precious timeIt don't really matterguess, ill keep it to myselfNo it don't really matterIt's time I look around for sombody elseCause it would take a lot more time than youI've got more masturbationEven with an iron fistall they got to rule the nation when all I got isPrecious timeall they got to rule the nation when all I got isPrecious timeIt don't really matteri guess you found out for yourselfNo it don't really matterSo you can hear it now fromSomebody elseYou think you got it all locked up insideAnd if you beat them they'll also diebeacuse your walkinnow your keepin your own guied helpAnd with your makes you stophow they all reach out for your helpand I'm out of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridayfan13 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 i always figured it would be banned in china, and judging by the way axl talked in the NYC interview,he has too. so with this in mind i say.......FUCK CHINA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar_legend Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 You'd probably be able to buy the CD for less than a dollar in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Seal Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 You'd probably be able to buy the CD for less than a dollar in China. Unless the great governement of People's Republic Of China decides that anyone selling them will be sent to labour camps Though I guess you could still get it for 1½ dollar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNR'R Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) All the lyric sites get it wrong.This is it:It don't really matterYou're gonna find out for yourselfNo it don't really matter'Gonna leave these thing toSomebody elseIf they were missionariesReal time visionariesSitting in a Chinese stewTo view my dis-infatu-ationI know that I'm a classic caseWatch my disenchanted faceBlame it on the Falun Gong*They've seen the end and you can't hold on now'Cause it would take a lot more hate than youTo stop the fascinationEven with an iron fistMore than we got to rule the nationBut all I've got is precious timeIt don't really matterJust find out for youtselfNo it don't really matterIt's time I looked around for sombody else'Cause it would take a lot more time and youHave got more masturbationEven with an iron fistMore than you got to rule the nation When all I got, isPrecious timeMore than you got to rule the nationWhen all I got isPrecious timeIt don't really matterI guess you'll found out for yourselfNo it don't really matterSo you can hear it now fromSomebody elseYou think you got it all locked up insideAnd if you beat them enough they'll dieIt's like a walk in a park from a cellAnd now you're keeping your own guided helpAnd if your Great Wall rots, blame yourselfWhile they all reach out for your helpAnd I'm out of timeI listened to the Bloody Roses Remaster to get that. Check yourself.The Great Wall line would be controversial in China too. Edited August 22, 2006 by GNR'R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W. Axl Kev Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 You think you got it all locked up insideAnd if you beat them enough they'll dieIt's like a walk in a park from a cellAnd now you're keeping your own guided helpAnd if your Great Wall rots, blame yourselfWhile they all reach out for your helpAnd you're out of timeI listened to the Bloody Roses Remaster to get that. Check yourself.The Great Wall line would be controversial in China too.Yeah you came the closest. I agree about the part with the 'Great wall', absolutely awesome lyrics though. At least it shows there is a meaning behind the title of the record and not just a pretty name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 It will be banned outright, but you won't stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC185 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 You think you got it all locked up insideAnd if you beat them enough they'll dieIt's like a walk in a park from a cellAnd now you're keeping your own guided helpAnd if your Great Wall rots, blame yourselfThat does sound about right, lyrically its a much stronger song than i realised, its kickass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Our baby got to rule the nation but all I got isI always thought it was "more than you've got to rule the nation"You are correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr-dave Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) You guys have the last verse wrong.This are the correct lyrics.Chinese Democracy (note: he changes the wording every show)It don’t really matter You're gonna find out for yourself No, it don't really matter You're gonna leave this thing to Somebody else If they were missionaries Real time visionaries Sitting in a Chinese stoopView my dis-infatu-ation I know that I'm a classic case Watch my disenchanted face Blame it on the Falun Gong They see the end and you can't hold on now Cause it would take a lot more hate than you To stop the fascination Even with an iron fist More than you got to rule the nation When all I got is precious time It don't really matter Guess Ill keep it to myself. No it don't really matter It's time I look around for Somebody else Cause it would take a lot more time than you Have got for masturbation Even with an iron fist More than you got to rule the nation When all I got is precious time More than you got to fool the nation When all I got is precious time (solo) It don't really matter I guess you'll find out for yourself No it don't really matter So you can hear it now from somebody else You think you got it all locked up inside And if you feed them enough they’ll die It's like walk in the park from a cell And now you're keeping your own kind in hell And when your great wall rotsBlame yourself. While their arms reach up for your help And I’m outta time Edited August 22, 2006 by gnr-dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W. Axl Kev Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 You think you got it all locked up inside And if you feed them enough they’ll die It's like walk in the park from a cell And now you're keeping your own kind in hell And when your great wall rotsBlame yourself. While their arms reach up for your help And I’m outta timeNah man the other guy was closer but I think you might be right with the line I highlighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwideboss Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I think it's more important to know first if it's going to come out, and then you can think about where it will be banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr-dave Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) You think you got it all locked up inside And if you feed them enough they’ll die It's like walk in the park from a cell And now you're keeping your own kind in hell And when your great wall rotsBlame yourself. While their arms reach up for your help And I’m outta timeNah man the other guy was closer but I think you might be right with the line I highlighted.Trust me the lyrics I have are the closets.I have had that last verse correct for the past 5 years. (cept I agree with the rots part, I had rocks)AlsoYou really think"'Cause it would take a lot more time and youHave got more masturbation"Makes more sense and sounds more correct thanCause it would take a lot more time than you Have got for masturbation Edited August 22, 2006 by gnr-dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 There are some pretty outrageous lyrics in Chinese Democracy about the Falun Gong and so on. Will the Chinese Government ban CD?This song might have more to do with how Axl rules GnR then a political stance against the way the Chinese government rules the country. To moderates, China is a oppressive communism regime. However, in all reality, the Chinese government is doing what it believes is best for China without giving in to outside pressures (from the West) to reform. Only history will tell if China's way of governing was right or not. If China is successful in becoming the next superpower, like what many predict, then "China's version of democracy" will have prevailed and proven the right course. Similarly, if you use your imagination, you can draw an analogy to how Axl rules GnR ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe123 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 communism never works. It is pure evil. And it goes against the nature of man. Even if China were to become a superpower, how does that mean that it is right? The Soviet Union was also a superpower, and how many tens of millions of Russia's own citizens were killed by the communist government? From Marx, to Lenin, Stalin, to Kruchev (sp?), communism has and always be evil. Man was born to be free. Take the very topic at hand for example. Will CD be "banned" in China? That question could and would never be asked in the United States--as long as we are willing to continue to fight and die for our freedoms, that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisXGNR Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 How many GN'R fans are in China anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadlaser Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 The Falun Gong is an illegal religion in China, it uses torture and terrorism as a form of worship...I think... i've got an emoticon for you - dumbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNR'R Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 You think you got it all locked up inside And if you feed them enough they’ll die It's like walk in the park from a cell And now you're keeping your own kind in hell And when your great wall rotsBlame yourself. While their arms reach up for your help And I’m outta timeNah man the other guy was closer but I think you might be right with the line I highlighted.Trust me the lyrics I have are the closets.I have had that last verse correct for the past 5 years. (cept I agree with the rots part, I had rocks)AlsoYou really think"'Cause it would take a lot more time and youHave got more masturbation"Makes more sense and sounds more correct thanCause it would take a lot more time than you Have got for masturbationWho are you, the lyrics' police?Seriously, listen to it from 2002, he definately says 'More', not 'For'.But the line for 'And now you're keeping your own kind in hell' is probably correct, although it sounded wrong to me earlier. Hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixAreForKids Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 You think you got it all locked up insideAnd if you beat them enough they'll dieIt's like a walk in a park from a cellAnd now you're keeping your own guided helpAnd if your Great Wall rots, blame yourselfWhile they all reach out for your helpAnd you're out of timeI listened to the Bloody Roses Remaster to get that. Check yourself.The Great Wall line would be controversial in China too.Yeah you came the closest. I agree about the part with the 'Great wall', absolutely awesome lyrics though. At least it shows there is a meaning behind the title of the record and not just a pretty name.Actually it's:"And if your Great Wall falls (sometime rots), build a shelf." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 The Chinese Democracy Axl is refering to is a "state of mind" and the Falun Gong is a gang in LA. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W. Axl Kev Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 The Chinese Democracy Axl is refering to is a "state of mind" and the Falun Gong is a gang in LA. Right?Wrong.The Falun Gong is/was a Chinese group who believed in cultivation of mind and body. It's a practice of different meditations and spiritual teachings. In 1999 the people's Republic of China (the government) began to outlaw the Falun Gong for ''illegal activities''. Falun Gong claimed it essentially over jealousy that they were banned. Apparently many consider it to be a suppression of human rights to outlaw the Falun Gong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr-dave Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 (edited) You think you got it all locked up inside And if you feed them enough they’ll die It's like walk in the park from a cell And now you're keeping your own kind in hell And when your great wall rotsBlame yourself. While their arms reach up for your help And I’m outta timeNah man the other guy was closer but I think you might be right with the line I highlighted.Trust me the lyrics I have are the closets.I have had that last verse correct for the past 5 years. (cept I agree with the rots part, I had rocks)AlsoYou really think"'Cause it would take a lot more time and youHave got more masturbation"Makes more sense and sounds more correct thanCause it would take a lot more time than you Have got for masturbationWho are you, the lyrics' police?Seriously, listen to it from 2002, he definately says 'More', not 'For'.But the line for 'And now you're keeping your own kind in hell' is probably correct, although it sounded wrong to me earlier. Hmm No he does axl NEVER said MORE you show me one show he said that. Link it up. It has always been have got FOR. Have got MORE makes no sense grammatically. I dont understand people that claims certain lyrics are correct when they make no sense. ITs one thing to hear it wrong and have it make sense but its other for people to hear something and look at it written down, see it makes no sense and claim its correct. Edited August 26, 2006 by gnr-dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarmyBritJo Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I don't think having a song banned or an album for that matter will come as any suprise to Axl Rose, I would think that he's pretty used to that by now! Even in our "democracy" there are quite a few GnR songs that would never get air play............!Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 The Falun Gong is an illegal religion in China, it uses torture and terrorism as a form of worship...I think... i've got an emoticon for you - dumbassyeah, Mark was close to 'a Chinese group who believed in cultivation of mind and body. It's a practice of different meditations and spiritual teachings. In 1999 the people's Republic of China (the government) began to outlaw the Falun Gong for ''illegal activities''. '(cheers Kev) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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