so you wanna be a rock n roll star...

well listen now to what i say
just buy yourself an electric guitar
and learn how to play....
::tom petty::

for all budding rock stars, here's one last frames lyric to muse on: from burn the maps, ::finally::
i read an interview where glenn said this was a reflection on the struggle of doing what he does... i wonder lyrically if he is writing to himself... ie. the ::you:: his him.

in other words, being a rock n roll star is about the music and the passion, not being a star... glenn just wants to play in a band but struggles with an ego just like the rest of us...

reflecting on the gig, i think the reason the frames have made such an impact on their fans, especially once seen live, is that glenn has despite his fears kept it real. an ordinary guy pouring out his soul and when you see it you want to do it. not for the fame or prestige but because it looks like the most amazing self expression imaginable. and you applaud him the way you would a friend. and he still seems surprised anyone is still listening god love him...


finally

did you fall on your way
its a long way down
welcome back to your place
i hope you know it now
cause its true what you say
were the wrong way round

and the lie that cut the worse
has been resolved, then reversed

finally..

ah come on.. show the way
where are you running now.
is it lack of restraint
has you turning round.

and in the end, were both the same
you played your part, so your part to blame

when you want something that much,
it's drawing trouble on your life
and when you found something that good
its hard to focus on whats right

and in the end what hurt the worst
has been resolved and then reversed
and i know its not what you said
its like the letter i just sat and read

finally..

you found something so good
its drawing trouble on your life
and when you lost something so good
its hard to focus on whats right

i love it so far..

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