At first I was like "Silly Tom... writing another entertaining yet basically pointless post about how much Simple Plan sucks", but then I read the lyrics and realized which song you were talking about. I've been hearing this song in the dining hall all freakin' semester and it is such a load of rancid horseshit. Every time it comes on I have to fight the urge to throw my entire tray of food against the wall, American-Beauty-style. It is the most wretchedly whiny song I have ever heard. And it's completely arrogant either way you look at it- arrogantly self-pitying if they actually feel that way and arrogantly commercial if they are just trying to write an "anthem" like you said (which I don't doubt at all).
So basically I agree with everything you said. Wow, I haven't heard this song in a few weeks and you just brought allllll the hate back. Thanks, Tom.
I wouldn't say Simple Plan is especially bad, just very bland. This song isn't about anything really. It's too general and generic. But, I think the lyrics are supposed to embody teen angst, which is usually self-involved. Therefore, I cannot agree with your theory that the members of Simple Plan believe they are the only suffering people in the world. Surely they've heard of all the shootings and rapes that have been committed by the underground hip hop stars you feel such a strong connection with. In conclusion, Tom, I really don't think you have to convince any of us that Simple Plan is not good, and I suggest you direct your energy and hatred toward something more harmful than a radio-friendly high school band.
This post makes me think you're going to become a crazy-hobo-Simple Plan-stalker and follow them on their tours and try to beat them up and throw daggers at them. You'll probably have a realllly long beard while you do this too. I think the phrase I hate most about that song is just the 'welcome to my life' part. It makes me want to punch the lead singer (who in my mind embodies the band) in the face.
On another note, Iris told me you had fun at the ITS banquet, lol. I'm home now and thus we need to hang out ASAP. Since you never answer your phone CALL ME.
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So basically I agree with everything you said. Wow, I haven't heard this song in a few weeks and you just brought allllll the hate back. Thanks, Tom.
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On another note, Iris told me you had fun at the ITS banquet, lol. I'm home now and thus we need to hang out ASAP. Since you never answer your phone CALL ME.
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