47. Life Is A Lemon And I Want My Money Back - Page 2

RSG · 03 Nov 2003, 05:44

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Originally Posted by Quigmo

Is there a better song to listen to when you need to vent after a bad day?
10/10

No, no there isn't. A really angry powerful song. Explosive!
If I'm really angry, and I feel like I'm about to blow, I put this track on. Honestly, it really calms me down. Like most of the songs on BAT2, it is really a soothing album. I put it on and it has this magical feeling in like almost all of the tracks. Great song on a great record, written by a great songwriter, and SUNG, by a great actor\singer.

Meat made a good point. He says he considers himself an actor rather than a singer. I notice, in all of his songs, he puts himself into a character, of who would sing this song. You can feel the anger in his voice, and the music. Great song of its kind! I love the line...
And you can shove it up your @$$. Ya, its awesome. 100% Frustration, and it shows. 11\10.

The parts where everything is defective is my favourite part of the whole record, sometimes its hard to tell, but this song wouldn't get an 11 from me, if there were no "Defectives" It would be a 10, and I LOVE IT

kaz · 13 Nov 2003, 14:39

totally reflects how i feel half the time so its another fav 9/10

Chris · 13 Nov 2003, 16:28

I love this song.

It is brilliant for getting rid of the end-of-th-working-day blues!!!

But has anyone else noticed how it is a song that you cannot play at normal volume? You can't listen to it quietly in the car or on the walkman. it has to be on the stereo as loud as possible with the air guitar out!!!!

10/10 (but only because 10 is the highest mark i am allowed to give!"!!!!!)

kaz · 13 Nov 2003, 22:44

i can't say im in to the whole air guitar thing but i get what you mean it totally has to be played at full volume even if it does annoy the neighbours

Jayd · 14 Nov 2003, 11:50

When I first listened to Bat 2 in 93, wasn't to sure about this song, but now I love it, one of the best songs by Meat, especially the Live version, 10/10.

RSG · 16 Nov 2003, 08:16

I should mention that, the storytellers version i'm listening to is really good as well. I would give it a 9\10. (but this doesn't count towards the standings, (I don't think). I love the fact, Patti is in it.

ChrissybabezNI · 21 Nov 2003, 01:26

Like loads of people have said, I love the shove it up your ar$* at the end. great song to listen to up loud

9/10

Loafy Meats · 21 Nov 2003, 15:30

It's really not one of my favourites on the album, but it's the one that gets stuck in my head the most. I find myself singing it alot at work - annoys the hell out of everyone around me.... (non ML fans) I think 7

BadAttitude · 22 Nov 2003, 04:50

I Love it, even my 23 year old daughter loves this one.
It's a great song to play when you have had a really bad day.

I give it a 9/10

Autumn (BadAttitude)

DIZZY DRUMMER · 07 Dec 2003, 00:37

Badger wrote:

Quote:

Whenever something in the world is really getting you down or, ahem, p*ssing you off (sorry!), crank this up and you immediately feel better!

Agree with this. I love this song, brilliant lyrics.

10/10

RSG · 09 Dec 2003, 00:33

Full of Teen angst and power and screaming guitars and full of emotion.
I can tell somebody how incredible an amazing this song is. But how can I explain to them what the Title means?

Life Is A Lemon ( I Want My Money Back )

How can I explain what that means to somebody?

Thanks guys in advance. :)

PanicLord · 09 Dec 2003, 20:45

I love this song. There is no way I can listen to this without singing along (usually losing my voice in the process

).

I don't think the title really needs any more explaining RSG :) but for your benefit,

A "Lemon" is a broken / duff / rubbish product (in the USA I think), so the title says: Life is rubbish, give me my money back.

Great lyrics, nice to hear Jimmy in there, and such powerful emotion, my 2nd favourite song on the album (after ELTEE).

10/10

A Slice Of English · 09 Dec 2003, 21:42

This is my 'Feeling down but angry song'

The other side of the coin is my 'Feeling sad, feeling blue' song which is "It Just Won't Quit"

Man, I can be depressing but these songs I can totally relate to on a roughly 50:50 basis 99% of the time.

9/10

evil nickname · 09 Dec 2003, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSG

Life Is A Lemon ( I Want My Money Back )

How can I explain what that means to somebody?

Lemons have a sour taste. Most people reflect upon that as a bad thing (rubbish I think - I like lemons), so you can see it as a metaphore for bad things. Basically, when someone says that 'Life is a lemon and I want my money back!', they mean that life is either a bore, not going the way it should be, full of lies, or whatever negativism you'd like to insert in this list - and they are so pissed about it, they want a refund... or something like that. I hope it makes sense... I thought it did, and then I typed it :)

rockfenris2005 · 14 Dec 2003, 11:22

I wish (if they'd release an anniversary cd of BAT 2) that they would use the REMIX from VERY BEST. I have two live versions. 1) my RUNNIN' FOR THE RED LIGHT single, and 2) the bonus cd that comes with the Australian CHSIB. I love how, in the live versions, it does that funky "rolling" trumpet sound, which sounds a cosmic quiz-show or something.... perhaps even distorted jazz. I give the song 10/10, because you can hear Jim singing on the "what about..." sections

RSG · 23 Dec 2003, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil nickname

Lemons have a sour taste. Most people reflect upon that as a bad thing (rubbish I think - I like lemons), so you can see it as a metaphore for bad things. Basically, when someone says that 'Life is a lemon and I want my money back!', they mean that life is either a bore, not going the way it should be, full of lies, or whatever negativism you'd like to insert in this list - and they are so pissed about it, they want a refund... or something like that. I hope it makes sense... I thought it did, and then I typed it :)

Makes sence to me, thank you. I personally thought that was what it meant.

LostSoul · 28 Dec 2003, 04:13

It ain't a rock song! it is a metal song (like BOOH) and I LOVE IT! since the first time I heard it!

Live it reaches a higher level!

9/10

ps: thanx Meat for the fake buck, I'll treasure it forever!

Skeleton · 24 Apr 2004, 22:45

Love this song. There is a little facts of life told in the lyrics. One of my favourite.

10/10

**RadioMaster** · 07 Jul 2006, 23:51

It´s true, everybody feels so sometimes, and it´s great to listen to it when it is so. You could just hate the whole world!

And that song satisfies you in that feeling.
IMO it could have been ended after the what about... part maybe one more chorus or so.

I read somewhere that Meat just tried to swim in that Nirvana soundalike mainstream of 92/93, but I see a big difference.
Or could you imagine LIAL sung by (RIP) good old Kurt?

Ross · 13 Jul 2006, 15:46

Great rocker... but it's the only Jim/Meat song I do feel goes on too long. Sometimes I'm in the mood for it, and sometimes I just want it to hurry onto RnR Dreams.

8.5 (9 Live)

Paul191 · 13 Jul 2006, 15:47

I think this song rocks, especially live!

9/10

Caelan · 13 Jul 2006, 20:15

I love this rock song..but it's one you don't need to hear to many times..
still great 7-10

Evil One · 24 Jan 2007, 00:13

8

White of High · 28 Jan 2007, 23:58

Average: 9.33 (336/36)

mikeloaf · 26 Feb 2007, 03:12

I love this song. Life is a lemon and I want my money back. This was the ultimate finale at RAH. I can't explain why but this song represents my life. i give this 10/10.

13 Nov 2003, 14:39	#27
kaz Super Loafer Join Date: 12.11.2003 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 243	totally reflects how i feel half the time so its another fav 9/10

13 Nov 2003, 16:28	#28
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	I love this song. It is brilliant for getting rid of the end-of-th-working-day blues!!! But has anyone else noticed how it is a song that you cannot play at normal volume? You can't listen to it quietly in the car or on the walkman. it has to be on the stereo as loud as possible with the air guitar out!!!! 10/10 (but only because 10 is the highest mark i am allowed to give!"!!!!!)

13 Nov 2003, 22:44	#29
kaz Super Loafer Join Date: 12.11.2003 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 243	i can't say im in to the whole air guitar thing but i get what you mean it totally has to be played at full volume even if it does annoy the neighbours

14 Nov 2003, 11:50	#30
Jayd If I could bust into hell....... I would Join Date: 13.06.2003 Location: Montclair, New Jersey Posts: 1,312	When I first listened to Bat 2 in 93, wasn't to sure about this song, but now I love it, one of the best songs by Meat, especially the Live version, 10/10.

16 Nov 2003, 08:16	#31
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	I should mention that, the storytellers version i'm listening to is really good as well. I would give it a 9\10. (but this doesn't count towards the standings, (I don't think). I love the fact, Patti is in it.

21 Nov 2003, 01:26	#32
ChrissybabezNI Super Loafer Join Date: 18.11.2003 Location: Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland Posts: 352	Like loads of people have said, I love the shove it up your ar$* at the end. great song to listen to up loud 9/10

21 Nov 2003, 15:30	#33
Loafy Meats Senior Loafer Join Date: 18.11.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 162	It's really not one of my favourites on the album, but it's the one that gets stuck in my head the most. I find myself singing it alot at work - annoys the hell out of everyone around me.... (non ML fans) I think 7

22 Nov 2003, 04:50	#34
BadAttitude Super Loafer Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Florida Posts: 482	I Love it, even my 23 year old daughter loves this one. It's a great song to play when you have had a really bad day. I give it a 9/10 Autumn (BadAttitude)

09 Dec 2003, 00:33	#36
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Full of Teen angst and power and screaming guitars and full of emotion. I can tell somebody how incredible an amazing this song is. But how can I explain to them what the Title means? Life Is A Lemon ( I Want My Money Back ) How can I explain what that means to somebody? Thanks guys in advance. :)

09 Dec 2003, 20:45	#37
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,653	I love this song. There is no way I can listen to this without singing along (usually losing my voice in the process ). I don't think the title really needs any more explaining RSG :) but for your benefit, A "Lemon" is a broken / duff / rubbish product (in the USA I think), so the title says: Life is rubbish, give me my money back. Great lyrics, nice to hear Jimmy in there, and such powerful emotion, my 2nd favourite song on the album (after ELTEE). 10/10

09 Dec 2003, 21:42	#38
A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	This is my 'Feeling down but angry song' The other side of the coin is my 'Feeling sad, feeling blue' song which is "It Just Won't Quit" Man, I can be depressing but these songs I can totally relate to on a roughly 50:50 basis 99% of the time. 9/10

14 Dec 2003, 11:22	#40
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	I wish (if they'd release an anniversary cd of BAT 2) that they would use the REMIX from VERY BEST. I have two live versions. 1) my RUNNIN' FOR THE RED LIGHT single, and 2) the bonus cd that comes with the Australian CHSIB. I love how, in the live versions, it does that funky "rolling" trumpet sound, which sounds a cosmic quiz-show or something.... perhaps even distorted jazz. I give the song 10/10, because you can hear Jim singing on the "what about..." sections

28 Dec 2003, 04:13	#42
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	It ain't a rock song! it is a metal song (like BOOH) and I LOVE IT! since the first time I heard it! Live it reaches a higher level! 9/10 ps: thanx Meat for the fake buck, I'll treasure it forever!

24 Apr 2004, 22:45	#43
Skeleton Mega Loafer Join Date: 13.10.2003 Location: Grinning, Ducking & Running Posts: 3,668	Love this song. There is a little facts of life told in the lyrics. One of my favourite. 10/10

07 Jul 2006, 23:51	#44
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	It´s true, everybody feels so sometimes, and it´s great to listen to it when it is so. You could just hate the whole world! And that song satisfies you in that feeling. IMO it could have been ended after the what about... part maybe one more chorus or so. I read somewhere that Meat just tried to swim in that Nirvana soundalike mainstream of 92/93, but I see a big difference. Or could you imagine LIAL sung by (RIP) good old Kurt?

13 Jul 2006, 15:46	#45
Ross Best Sig and Avatar 2006!!! (shared) Join Date: 25.11.2003 Location: Coatbridge near Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 3,446	Great rocker... but it's the only Jim/Meat song I do feel goes on too long. Sometimes I'm in the mood for it, and sometimes I just want it to hurry onto RnR Dreams. 8.5 (9 Live)

13 Jul 2006, 15:47	#46
Paul191 Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.11.2005 Location: Posts: 1,530	I think this song rocks, especially live! 9/10

13 Jul 2006, 20:15	#47
Caelan life is one big adventure Join Date: 23.06.2005 Location: some town in Alberta called Leduc Posts: 5,550	I love this rock song..but it's one you don't need to hear to many times.. still great 7-10

24 Jan 2007, 00:13	#48
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,193	8

28 Jan 2007, 23:58	#49
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Average: 9.33 (336/36)

26 Feb 2007, 03:12	#50
mikeloaf Super Loafer Join Date: 06.11.2005 Location: England UK Posts: 708	I love this song. Life is a lemon and I want my money back. This was the ultimate finale at RAH. I can't explain why but this song represents my life. i give this 10/10.