It is overplayed IMO though...but it was a good song at the beginning Try this version, it was the version played at the Grammys IMO it is way better then the original version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br-nbfDh1_4
Stan - Eminem It is sad and sadist My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I.. got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window.. and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be gray, but your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad, it's not so bad.. 1st Chorus: volume gradually grows over raindrop background 2nd Chorus: full volume with beat right after "thunder" noise [Eminem as 'Stan'] Dear Slim, I wrote but you still ain't callin I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom I sent two letters back in autumn, you must not-a got him There probably was a problem at the post office or something Sometimes I scribble addresses too sloppy when I jot him but anyways; fuck it, what's been up? Man how's your daughter? My girlfriend's pregnant too, I'm bout to be a father If I have a daughter, guess what I'ma call her? I'ma name her Bonnie I read about your Uncle Ronnie too I'm sorry I had a friend kill himself over some bitch who didn't want him I know you probably hear this everyday, but I'm your biggest fan I even got the underground shit that you did with Skam I got a room full of your posters and your pictures man I like the shit you did with Ruckus too, that shit was phat Anyways, I hope you get this man, hit me back, just to chat, truly yours, your biggest fan This is Stan {Chorus: Dido [Eminem as 'Stan'] Dear Slim, you still ain't called or wrote, I hope you have a chance I ain't mad - I just think it's FUCKED UP you don't answer fans If you didn't wanna talk to me outside your concert you didn't have to, but you coulda signed an autograph for Matthew That's my little brother man, he's only six years old We waited in the blistering cold for you, four hours and you just said, "No." That's pretty shitty man - you're like his fucking idol He wants to be just like you man, he likes you more than I do I ain't that mad though, I just don't like being lied to Remember when we met in Denver - you said if I'd write you you would write back - see I'm just like you in a way I never knew my father neither; he used to always cheat on my mom and beat her I can relate to what you're saying in your songs so when I have a shitty day, I drift away and put 'em on cause I don't really got shit else so that shit helps when I'm depressed I even got a tattoo of your name across the chest Sometimes I even cut myself to see how much it bleeds It's like adrenaline, the pain is such a sudden rush for me See everything you say is real, and I respect you cause you tell it My girlfriend's jealous cause I talk about you 24/7 But she don't know you like I know you Slim, no one does She don't know what it was like for people like us growin up You gotta call me man, I'll be the biggest fan you'll ever lose Sincerely yours, Stan -- P.S. We should be together too {Chorus: Dido [Eminem as 'Stan'] Dear Mister-I'm-Too-Good-To-Call-Or-Write-My-Fans, this'll be the last package I ever send your ass It's been six months and still no word - I don't deserve it? I know you got my last two letters; I wrote the addresses on 'em perfect So this is my cassette I'm sending you, I hope you hear it I'm in the car right now, I'm doing 90 on the freeway Hey Slim, I drank a fifth of vodka, you dare me to drive? You know the song by Phil Collins, "In the Air of the Night" about that guy who coulda saved that other guy from drowning but didn't, then Phil saw it all, then at a show he found him? That's kinda how this is, you coulda rescued me from drowning Now it's too late - I'm on a 1000 downers now, I'm drowsy and all I wanted was a lousy letter or a call I hope you know I ripped ALL of your pictures off the wall I love you Slim, we coulda been together, think about it You ruined it now, I hope you can't sleep and you dream about it And when you dream I hope you can't sleep and you SCREAM about it I hope your conscience EATS AT YOU and you can't BREATHE without me See Slim; {*screaming* Shut up bitch! I'm trying to talk! Hey Slim, that's my girlfriend screamin in the trunk but I didn't slit her throat, I just tied her up, see I ain't like you cause if she suffocates she'll suffer more, and then she'll die too Well, gotta go, I'm almost at the bridge now Oh shit, I forgot, how am I supposed to send this shit out? {Chorus: Dido [Eminem] Dear Stan, I meant to write you sooner but I just been busy You said your girlfriend's pregnant now, how far along is she? Look, I'm really flattered you would call your daughter that and here's an autograph for your brother, I wrote it on the Starter cap I'm sorry I didn't see you at the show, I musta missed you Don't think I did that shit intentionally just to diss you But what's this shit you said about you like to cut your wrists too? I say that shit just clowning dog, c'mon - how fucked up is you? You got some issues Stan, I think you need some counseling to help your ass from bouncing off the walls when you get down some And what's this shit about us meant to be together? That type of shit'll make me not want us to meet each other I really think you and your girlfriend need each other or maybe you just need to treat her better I hope you get to read this letter, I just hope it reaches you in time before you hurt yourself, I think that you'll be doin just fine if you relax a little, I'm glad I inspire you but Stan why are you so mad? Try to understand, that I do want you as a fan I just don't want you to do some crazy shit I seen this one shit on the news a couple weeks ago that made me sick Some dude was drunk and drove his car over a bridge and had his girlfriend in the trunk, and she was pregnant with his kid and in the car they found a tape, but they didn't say who it was to Come to think about, his name was.. it was you Damn!
Have you listened to his Recovery album yet? Very good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX5VnmVDxas&NR=1&feature=fvwp
These may have been mentioned: Harry Nilson's "Without You" Adele's "Someone Like You" which I mentioned recently in another post. Garth Brooks did a bang up job in "The Dance" ~String
You've Lost That Loving Feeling http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...aElRsUJ1pR7jKlzfA&sig2=JZhEB9c2MBYWyb-sOKWGMA Unchained Melody http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...oq3K7g05CMUIYvxEw&sig2=TICHkkW2Jck0qi2cBBmfqA
He Stopped Loving Her Today. (this is probably #1 on teh country song list) Ode to Billy Joe. Even the movie they made about it was depressing. They make movies about books, TV shows, cartoons, and even video games now. How many have they made because of a song?
Epitaph http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...xTsKaKc2rI4Wt1WjA&sig2=-qZ5E5f0aHY2MUvDSbJosw The wall on which the prophets wrote Is cracking at the seams. Upon the instruments if death The sunlight brightly gleams. When every man is torn apart With nightmares and with dreams, Will no one lay the laurel wreath As silence drowns the screams. Between the iron gates of fate, The seeds of time were sown, And watered by the deeds of those Who know and who are known; Knowledge is a deadly friend When no one sets the rules. The fate of all mankind I see Is in the hands of fools. Confusion will be my epitaph. As I crawl a cracked and broken path If we make it we can all sit back and laugh. But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying, Yes I fear tomorrow I'll be crying
Sky Pilot http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...IW7sUO5HQpIDDPRwA&sig2=ORYZcsQStneVfKqfPqCfyw He blesses the boys as they stand in line The smell of gun grease and the bayonets they shine He's there to help them all that he can To make them feel wanted he's a good holy man Sky pilot.....sky pilot How high can you fly You'll never, never, never reach the sky He smiles at the young soldiers Tells them its all right He knows of their fear in the forthcoming fight Soon there'll be blood and many will die Mothers and fathers back home they will cry Sky pilot.....sky pilot How high can you fly You'll never, never, never reach the sky He mumbles a prayer and it ends with a smile The order is given They move down the line But he's still behind and he'll meditate But it won't stop the bleeding or ease the hate As the young men move out into the battle zone He feels good, with God you're never alone He feels tired and he lays on his bed Hopes the men will find courage in the words that he said Sky pilot.....sky Pilot How high can you fly You'll never, never, never reach the sky You're soldiers of God you must understand The fate of your country is in your young hands May God give you strength Do your job real well If it all was worth it Only time it will tell In the morning they return With tears in their eyes The stench of death drifts up to the skies A soldier so ill looks at the sky pilot Remembers the words "Thou shalt not kill" Sky pilot.....sky pilot How high can you fly You never, never, never reach the sky
Animals - The House Of The Rising Sun (lyrics) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxYGeTV6fCw Muse - House of the Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtsmMCIfZzI&feature=related House of The Rising Sun - The Doors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ1oZVGmTr0&feature=related Jimi Hendrix - House Of The Rising Sun (instrumental) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4N-liPSLAQ&feature=related Eagles : house of the rising sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRvTR2at-bc&feature=related The White Stripes - House of The Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EPHWDWCCm0&feature=related Bon Jovi - House Of The Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdI_DU7D11g&feature=related Pink floyd house of the rising sun (rare) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Brkhhh9vs&feature=related Waylon Jennings House of the Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkTp4okg2ik&feature=fvwrel Joan Baez - House of the Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef-4-Dwv0l4&feature=related The Beatles - House Of The Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hEoaJGyHs4&feature=related Dolly Parton - The House of the rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io9RmKeLh00&feature=related House of the Rising Sun - Woody Guthrie version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqet7-PwqhE&feature=related House of the Rising Sun - Nina Simone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVOyh6aO2YU&feature=related Cat Power- House of the rising sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W14ykOFXIg4&feature=related Tracy Chapman - House of The Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1gp-k5y67E&feature=related Sinead O'Connor - The House of the Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bDW-YQZVLw&feature=related Duran Duran - House of the Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arwkgUk4A8Q&feature=related leadbelly - house of the rising sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5tOpyipNJs&feature=related
I listened (Really listened for once) to Sky Pilot on the classic rock station the other day. After years of just hearing it in the background kind of thing. My jaw dropped at the implications of the song.
