I love this song, it has two great messages in it: 1) One person realizing he's being in a relationship just due to his guilt and pride, not fooling himself anymore and just wanting to leave. In the song that makes it sound like he's just a dick, but hurting someone is hard to do. It's that bridge between compassion and self-actualization where the correct thing to do is to be selfish and leave. 2) The other person not saying shit like "Nah that's fine I didn't want you anyways, go ahead and leave!" They recognize that it hurts, that it will be painful, but also they are still their own unique person without their partner. They aren't *defined* by their partner's presence. Don't be so arrogant, don't think of them as someone who can't handle their own individuality and nobody is interested in a one-sided relationship. The song is just so brutally honest.
I was lucky in 1998 had season tickets to Raleigh venue and BNL played twice. This is arguably the best, most soulful song they have ever done. Steve Page ladies and gentlemen. Mc
bow down people..... saw these guys in London in 1992, this vocal performance is beyond comprehension. the greatest vocal performance by a white man ever recorded
This song is so brutally honest and heart wrenching. I love how the song sounds like something you should be dancing to at a high school dance with that partner that you just don't have the guts to admit that you don't want to go steady with anymore.
I'm late to the BNL's. I love how truely humble they are, which I can only attribute to being Canadians. Two highly talented song writers, able to work together, respect each other, like each other as much as two people can. They have SO MANY good songs. What a band. I'm glad I was late to them, now i'm not sick of them...:)
I saw them on this tour when they came to detroit. I've only seen two concerts in my 25 years on this Earth. Metallica and Barenaked Ladies. If I died today, I would've seen my two favorite bands ever. I will always listen to these guys, even if it's not the exact lineup. The Detroit BNL show was the first time I've ever danced with two drunk lesbians. Hahaha. I hope God blesses Jim, Tyler, Kevin, Andy, Ed, and Steve. I hope Steve gets better and realizes where he belongs. Thanks guys.
Here's the steven page i knew and loved...the change was absolutely obvious, and sad...im glad there's still a bnl to go c, even tho i miss THIS steven page...
