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Ok, maybe its not Nickleback, it could just be their lead singer. Right now I'm streaming a local rock station which is playing "Burn it To the Ground," which is probably one of the most awful songs I've ever heard. Now before anyone calls me a curmudgeon, trust me, I like a good nihilistic, damn the consequences, let's party rock song. "Have a Drink On Me" by AC/DC comes to mind:
Oh, Whiskey, gin and brandy With a glass I'm pretty handy I'm trying to walk a straight line On sour mash and cheap wine So join me for a drink boys We're gonna make a big noise So don't worry about tomorrow Take it today Forget about the tip We'll get hell to pay
Great song-great lyrics, and great music. Now let's turn to "Burn it To the Ground":
Well it's midnight, damn right We're wound up too tight I got a fist full of whiskey The bottle just bit me That s*** makes me bat-s*** crazy We got no fear no doubt all in balls out
First of all Chad Kroeger sounds like he's actually singing this song the morning after this tale of debauchery because he sounds like he's dry heaving when he sings-but that's every Nickleback song. In this particular song it sounds like Chad is hanging his head out of the window of a speeding car and screaming the lyrics while the car circles a track. But let's examine this particular verse-I won't even address the use of the term bat-s*** in a song because it's just beyond words. But using s*** to rhyme with s***? Really? Finally, as if using bat-s*** in a song wasn't silly sounding enough, the next line goes even lower by using the term "balls out."
We're going out tonight To kick out every light Take anything we want Take everything in sight We're going til the world stops turning While we Burn It To The Ground tonight
Kick out every light? Take anything you want? Take everything in sight? It sounds like these guys are the type that bouncers love to tune up and toss out on their rearends. The whole thing just sounds like the anthem of snot-nosed 21 year old douchebags wetting their pants at thought of legally being able to drink alcohol. However, this song is the mere tip of Nickleback's douchebaggery:
Exhibit C:
I don't think this needs any explanation.
In conclusion, Nickleback just gives the impression that these poor guys just never fit in and for some reason bought into the illusion that cavorting with strippers, growing odd looking facial hair, and getting drunk and belligerent was the key to being cool. It just reminds me of that one guy that everyone knew in high school/college who always managed to take it a little too far. The guy who did kegstands until he landed in the ER, and upon emerging from getting his stomach pumped said "THAT WAS AWESOME!!!" You know who I'm talking about. So, I'm being too hard on ol' Chad or are there others out there bewildered by Nickelback's success?
^ This whole post had LOL'ing quite heavily! Awesome! Very well done.
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Originally Posted by Ozgal
I like the group on facebook, "this pickle can have more fans than nickleback" or something like that.
Some of Nicklleback's older stuff is OK. Now most of thier newer stuff either all sound the same or borderline redneck rock (like Kid Rock.) Ugh...
don't insult us rednecks.
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I actually really like them.
