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cracking tune and all that, but i've never really understood the lyrics. I'm sure they are very deep and all, but would someone care to explain ? IN the first bit I'm not sure if the answers to the questions are yes or no or indeed whether thats good or not. The burning sword and that stuff is clearly pretty clear that somethings worth fighting for, but then why would we really want to build jerusalem here ? I'm sure when Blake wrote it it wasn't the war zone it is now, but even so, why ?
please discuss...
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green
And was the holy lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills
And was Jerusalem builded there
Among those dark Satanic mills
Bring me my bow (my bow) of burning gold
Bring me my arrows of desire
Bring me my spears o'clouds unfold
Bring me my chariot of fire
I will not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my (my) sword sleep in hand
'Til we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land
'Til we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land
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« Reply #1 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 11:03:57 » |
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I guess he means build a Jerusalem as in a state worthy of god or sommin.
I bet the holy lamb of god would make an ace kebab.
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 11:13:14 » |
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good question not sure think i remember being taught it at skool but too busy lookin up sexy suzis skirt  |
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 11:18:53 » |
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 11:20:00 » |
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aah wikipedia an excellent resource! where u watchin the game si? |
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« Reply #5 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 11:21:48 » |
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Probably just at my house in Southampton. You going out anywhere?
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« Reply #6 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 11:25:12 » |
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prob varsity good atmosphere will be packed tho
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« Reply #7 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 11:27:25 » |
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Yeah, I usually avoid Varsity now and go to Avondales. Atmosphere is a bit tame, but at least you have more chance of getting a good spot and the beer is just as cheap.
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« Reply #8 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 12:00:51 » |
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Yeah, I usually avoid Varsity now and go to Avondales. Atmosphere is a bit tame, but at least you have more chance of getting a good spot and the beer is just as cheap. always was quite fond of the Alex myself just off london road... |
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« Reply #9 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 12:22:18 » |
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Yeah, I usually avoid Varsity now and go to Avondales. Atmosphere is a bit tame, but at least you have more chance of getting a good spot and the beer is just as cheap. always was quite fond of the Alex myself just off london road... My housemate works there, but I don't think I've been there in ages. |
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« Reply #10 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 12:28:51 » |
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me neither !
Geting back to the subject, wiki pedia clears a fewthings up. later on, when some one offers to go to the bar, i will ask for a pint and then aske if they can also bring me my bow (my bow) of burning gold.
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« Reply #11 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 12:29:40 » |
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« Reply #12 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 12:53:37 » |
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I guess he means build a Jerusalem as in a state worthy of god or sommin.
I bet the holy lamb of god would make an ace kebab. Jesus kebab? Can't say I have tried it myself Loving the Fat Les song  |
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« Reply #13 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 22:00:39 » |
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possibly the best song ever created, we sang it all the way to manchester when we had our mini bus and we'll sing it all the way to germany on my little road trip  |
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Plays in midfield and his name is Tommy Miller,
signed him from Huddersfield his name is Tommy Miller,
first touch is average but his second is a killer,
heeeeeey Tommy Miller!
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