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When all is said and done
We're not the only ones
Who look at life this way
That's what the old folks say
But every time I see them
Makes me wish I had a gun
If I thought that I was crazy
Well, I guess I'd have more fun
I guess I'd have more fun
Ooh, Catcher in the Rye again
Ooh, Wont let you get away from him
It's just another day
Like today
You decide
I dont have to
Then they'll find
That I wont ask you
At any time
Or long thereafter
If it's cold outside
I'm imagining
Oh no
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Ooh, Catcher in the Rye again
Ooh, Wont let you get away from him
It's just another day
Like today
When all is said and done
We're not the only ones
Who look at life this way
That's what the young folks say
As if they'd ever change
As that, who am I to say?
But every time I'd see them
Makes me wish I had a gun
If I thought that I was crazy
Well, I guess I'd have more fun
'Cause what used to be's
Not going to be
And ought to find someone that belongs
Insane, like I do
Na na na na na
(Oh no)
Na na na na na
(Oh no)
Not an ordinary day, not in an ordinary way
All at once this song I heard
Never longer would it play
For anybody or anyone
That needed comfort from somebody
And needed comfort from someone
Who cared to be
Not like you
Not like me
In an ordinary way for me
Somebody set the wheels in motion
Hearts are memories
So you were the instrument
You were the one
Somebody took the body
Gave that boy a gun
Took our innocence
Beyond our stance
Some type of moment
There ya got it
The only thing you did
Oh oh
We're not the only ones
Who look at life this way
That's what the old folks say
But every time I see them
Makes me wish I had a gun
If I thought that I was crazy
Well, I guess I'd have more fun
I guess I'd have more fun
Ooh, Catcher in the Rye again
Ooh, Wont let you get away from him
It's just another day
Like today
You decide
I dont have to
Then they'll find
That I wont ask you
At any time
Or long thereafter
If it's cold outside
I'm imagining
Oh no
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Ooh, Catcher in the Rye again
Ooh, Wont let you get away from him
It's just another day
Like today
When all is said and done
We're not the only ones
Who look at life this way
That's what the young folks say
As if they'd ever change
As that, who am I to say?
But every time I'd see them
Makes me wish I had a gun
If I thought that I was crazy
Well, I guess I'd have more fun
'Cause what used to be's
Not going to be
And ought to find someone that belongs
Insane, like I do
Na na na na na
(Oh no)
Na na na na na
(Oh no)
Not an ordinary day, not in an ordinary way
All at once this song I heard
Never longer would it play
For anybody or anyone
That needed comfort from somebody
And needed comfort from someone
Who cared to be
Not like you
Not like me
In an ordinary way for me
Somebody set the wheels in motion
Hearts are memories
So you were the instrument
You were the one
Somebody took the body
Gave that boy a gun
Took our innocence
Beyond our stance
Some type of moment
There ya got it
The only thing you did
Oh oh
Lyrics submitted by Dyst
Track duration: 05:53
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It's a shame that on the Chinese Democracy album they deleted Brian Mays wonderful Solo and rather let Brian Finck play some crap, it destroys what would be a great song.
For me the song is inspired by what's referred to sometimes as Holden Caulfield syndrome. I feel there's a possibility that how the writing is structured with the thinking of the main character could somehow reprogram for lack of a better word some who may be a bit more vulnerable, with a skewed way of thinking and tried to allow myself to go what may be there or somewhat close during the verses. I'd think for most those lines are enjoyed as just venting, blowing off steam, humor or some type of entertainment where it may be how others seriously live in their minds.
The bridge b4 the solo is an artistic interpretation of a institutionalized mind. The outro is a tribute to Lennon and an indictment of the author for writing what i feel is utter garbage and I agree whole heartedly that it should be discontinued as required reading in schools. That's my take, I could be completely wrong, I do realize that the song and title could have the next poor soul reading the book and feeling inspired to make an unfortunate statement. So there's the catch I guess.
The final verse is talking more directly about Lennon's murder and the impact it had.
chapman said the book 'the catcher in the rye' was some sort of influence or something.
yes its true the song does talk about John Lenon. but this song is also a reference to the book itself.
for example "Took our innocence", in the book. the main character says he wants to be "the catcher in the rye" because he wants to catch children from falling off a cliff. this symbolizes how he wants to catch children from falling out of innocence, when they grow up.
another example "That needed comfort from somebody
And needed comfort from someone" throughout the whole book the main character is on his own and is in need to express his feelings to someone however he shields himself with a barrier of cynicism.
he sees the world as a phony place which brings me to "We're not the only ones
Who look at life this way"
unless you guys read the book you guys wont know what im talking about