I Think I Get IT

JulesB · 05 Apr 2003, 07:43

I've finally heard the entire album from start to finish in the order it was meant to be. I have many thoughts on it and I want to share them with this community of fans. Before I do that, I want everyone to know, I am an older fan that looks at an album as a concept piece. I think that is because it was a new thing when I was younger and I embraced that idea.

Okay, now please be gentle, cause I have a lot of life behind me and I do have a tendancy to read into things that may not always be there.

For the last few years the online community has speculated on Meat's marriage. No one really had an answer, it was always unconfirmed.

Well, if you listen to Chapter One of CHSIB, I think Meat is trying to tell us his marriage has ended and what lead to it. Take that with a grain of salt. Just my feelings.

In Chapter Two, it starts with Testify, so I think he is referring to Chapter One, I just testified. Meaning "I'm telling you what I've just been through".

Throughout the rest of Chapter Two, Meat is telling us he moved on, he is happy now and is willing to take on the world. Ending with Forever Young is a message to us, the fans, you are as young as you think. Life is precious and he is enjoying it and so should we.

Agree, disagree, let me know. I think I have an explanation for every song, so ask.

This is the most excellent messageboard I have ever been a part of, kudos to all of you.

Jules

Vickip · 05 Apr 2003, 08:12

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Originally Posted by JulesFromMOTS

I've finally heard the entire album from start to finish in the order it was meant to be. I have many thoughts on it and I want to share them with this community of fans. Before I do that, I want everyone to know, I am an older fan that looks at an album as a concept piece. I think that is because it was a new thing when I was younger and I embraced that idea.

Okay, now please be gentle, cause I have a lot of life behind me and I do have a tendancy to read into things that may not always be there.

For the last few years the online community has speculated on Meat's marriage. No one really had an answer, it was always unconfirmed.

Well, if you listen to Chapter One of CHSIB, I think Meat is trying to tell us his marriage has ended and what lead to it. Take that with a grain of salt. Just my feelings.

In Chapter Two, it starts with Testify, so I think he is referring to Chapter One, I just testified. Meaning "I'm telling you what I've just been through".

Throughout the rest of Chapter Two, Meat is telling us he moved on, he is happy now and is willing to take on the world. Ending with Forever Young is a message to us, the fans, you are as young as you think. Life is precious and he is enjoying it and so should we.

Agree, disagree, let me know. I think I have an explanation for every song, so ask.

This is the most excellent messageboard I have ever been a part of, kudos to all of you.

Jules

Hi Jules :)

I got the CD tonight and can't stop listening to it!
Yes ... I see exactly what you mean. At first I was wondering how Testify fit in, but this makes perfect sense. I still haven't figured out Do It though ...

The entire CD is absolutely incredible and moving at the same time ....

Vicki

mariella · 05 Apr 2003, 10:11

How could I add anything to this? You have said everything I wanted to say about it, no more and no less..

I cherish this album.

Jules, Thank you!

Great day to you,

Mariella

Michel · 05 Apr 2003, 11:58

I think you're right with this story of the album. I can't say more about the story of this album.

Space Monkey · 05 Apr 2003, 13:47

The songs mean whatever the listener wants them to mean. That's the whole point of music.

Draw your own conclusions, attach your own meanings, but above all else - enjoy!

Space

Bart · 05 Apr 2003, 14:10

Jules, I had exactly same thoughts first time i listened to the album. For the first time he opens his soul with his music. It is new to me and infact i like it. besides that, the album touches me. i have never heard him singing so sensitive as on this album. His voice moves me. Thanx Jules for your experience.

Vickip · 06 Apr 2003, 04:05

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Originally Posted by Bart

Jules, I had exactly same thoughts first time i listened to the album. For the first time he opens his soul with his music. It is new to me and infact i like it. besides that, the album touches me. i have never heard him singing so sensitive as on this album. His voice moves me. Thanx Jules for your experience.

Yes ... my feelings exactly Bart :)
Vicki

Bart · 06 Apr 2003, 10:12

Hello Vicky

Do you like the album or what? It is truly one of his best, isn't it? I am very curious what the English fans think of the album. Tomorrow we will find out!!

I bet this album comes in the english charts at number one in the first week of its release. Just like Bat 2.

Vickip · 06 Apr 2003, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Bart

Hello Vicky

Do you like the album or what? It is truly one of his best, isn't it? I am very curious what the English fans think of the album. Tomorrow we will find out!!

I bet this album comes in the english charts at number one in the first week of its release. Just like Bat 2.

Hi Bart :)

I love it ! It's absolutely incredible

Meat was definitely right when he said it was his best one since Bat .. I still can't get the song Testify out of my mind

I hope you're right about tomorrow ... the latest message I got from Amazon.com.uk was that it won't be released until April 21st

It will be interesting to hear what the English fans think ... but I have a really good feeling about this album

Vicki

JulesB · 06 Apr 2003, 21:15

I have enjoyed all the responses and was thrilled so many agreed. WOW!

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Yes ... I see exactly what you mean. At first I was wondering how Testify fit in, but this makes perfect sense. I still haven't figured out Do It though ...

Vicki, I think DO IT! (for some reason that title has to be uppercase), makes me think of "Just get out there and get things done". I equate it to the American Nike slogan: Just Do It!. So in that sense it fits.

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How could I add anything to this? You have said everything I wanted to say about it, no more and no less..

Thanks Mariella, glad I made some sense.

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I think you're right with this story of the album. I can't say more about the story of this album.

Thanks Michel!

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Draw your own conclusions, attach your own meanings, but above all else - enjoy!

Space Monkey I Couldn't Have Said It Better!

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Jules, I had exactly same thoughts first time i listened to the album. For the first time he opens his soul with his music.

Bart, yes I really think this time it is more of a personal album. Very different from what we are used to. I like that, change is a good thing!

Take Care!

Jules

Vickip · 06 Apr 2003, 22:02

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Vicki, I think DO IT! (for some reason that title has to be uppercase), makes me think of "Just get out there and get things done". I equate it to the American Nike slogan: Just Do It!. So in that sense it fits.

Yes ... you're absolutely right :)

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Bart, yes I really think this time it is more of a personal album. Very different from what we are used to. I like that, change is a good thing!

I Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself Jules !!
Vicki

dottie · 07 Apr 2003, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Bart

Hello Vicky

Do you like the album or what? It is truly one of his best, isn't it? I am very curious what the English fans think of the album. Tomorrow we will find out!!

I bet this album comes in the english charts at number one in the first week of its release. Just like Bat 2.

Bart I've been given a date of Monday 14th April - whether or not that will happen remains to be seen - thats fromWoolworths in Hounslow

05 Apr 2003, 07:43	#1
JulesB Senior Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Posts: 188	I Think I Get IT I've finally heard the entire album from start to finish in the order it was meant to be. I have many thoughts on it and I want to share them with this community of fans. Before I do that, I want everyone to know, I am an older fan that looks at an album as a concept piece. I think that is because it was a new thing when I was younger and I embraced that idea. Okay, now please be gentle, cause I have a lot of life behind me and I do have a tendancy to read into things that may not always be there. For the last few years the online community has speculated on Meat's marriage. No one really had an answer, it was always unconfirmed. Well, if you listen to Chapter One of CHSIB, I think Meat is trying to tell us his marriage has ended and what lead to it. Take that with a grain of salt. Just my feelings. In Chapter Two, it starts with Testify, so I think he is referring to Chapter One, I just testified. Meaning "I'm telling you what I've just been through". Throughout the rest of Chapter Two, Meat is telling us he moved on, he is happy now and is willing to take on the world. Ending with Forever Young is a message to us, the fans, you are as young as you think. Life is precious and he is enjoying it and so should we. Agree, disagree, let me know. I think I have an explanation for every song, so ask. This is the most excellent messageboard I have ever been a part of, kudos to all of you. Jules

05 Apr 2003, 10:11	#3
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	How could I add anything to this? You have said everything I wanted to say about it, no more and no less.. I cherish this album. Jules, Thank you! Great day to you, Mariella

05 Apr 2003, 11:58	#4
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	I think you're right with this story of the album. I can't say more about the story of this album.

05 Apr 2003, 13:47	#5
Space Monkey Super Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 223	The songs mean whatever the listener wants them to mean. That's the whole point of music. Draw your own conclusions, attach your own meanings, but above all else - enjoy! Space

05 Apr 2003, 14:10	#6
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,244	Jules, I had exactly same thoughts first time i listened to the album. For the first time he opens his soul with his music. It is new to me and infact i like it. besides that, the album touches me. i have never heard him singing so sensitive as on this album. His voice moves me. Thanx Jules for your experience.

06 Apr 2003, 10:12	#8
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,244	Hello Vicky Do you like the album or what? It is truly one of his best, isn't it? I am very curious what the English fans think of the album. Tomorrow we will find out!! I bet this album comes in the english charts at number one in the first week of its release. Just like Bat 2.