ok, it's time for an Ezralite to set the record straight. We've been discussing this song for about 4 years now on the BTE message borads, so here is a combination to answer your questions.
1.) The REM song IS "Talk about the passion." Kevin obsessed over REM, and so would his group of friends in HS. it is also that old of a song. Kevin started the band in college in 1989, so a song like "everybody hurts" would be too new. Plus it is 3:23.
2.) the cast of characters includes - Allie; Parents; KEvin and one or two other friends (we arrived late to the wake).
3.) Allie is not the main focus of the song. This song was written around 10 years after this happened. It is a way for Kevin to cope with the loss and to remember her. It was a hard subject till this song came out and is bing toated as the new single because it is such an important and honest homage to allie and the times around her death.
4.)get the new BTE CD on April 12th to hear the new version of this song. it is amazing even compared to the "closer" version. Better Than Ezra - "Before The Robots" April 12th
ok hope that helps.
ok, it's time for an Ezralite to set the record straight. We've been discussing this song for about 4 years now on the BTE message borads, so here is a combination to answer your questions. 1.) The REM song IS "Talk about the passion." Kevin obsessed over REM, and so would his group of friends in HS. it is also that old of a song. Kevin started the band in college in 1989, so a song like "everybody hurts" would be too new. Plus it is 3:23. 2.) the cast of characters includes - Allie; Parents; KEvin and one or two other friends (we arrived late to the wake).
3.) Allie is not the main focus of the song. This song was written around 10 years after this happened. It is a way for Kevin to cope with the loss and to remember her. It was a hard subject till this song came out and is bing toated as the new single because it is such an important and honest homage to allie and the times around her death.
4.)get the new BTE CD on April 12th to hear the new version of this song. it is amazing even compared to the "closer" version. Better Than Ezra - "Before The Robots" April 12th ok hope that helps.