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Some Nights -- WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR? TIME TO DECIDE

 
KoFFee_
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I kept hearing a song by Fun on the radio called “Some nights”. It had all these elements, plus it sounded rousing and seemed apropos of the zeitgeist of our nation in some way. So I went online to see the video.

This song asks the question “What do I stand for?” against the backdrop of the War of Northern Aggression (more widely known as the American Civil War). In this video, the singer is depicted as a soldier for the Federal Government.
The singer seems to be ambivalent about the cause, and questions his involvement, but, like all young people, is driven by his passions and the notion of a “cause”. The song has a distinct martial feeling in the rat-tat-tat of the drumming.


Read more and watch the video here:
[link to www.theburningplatform.com]

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However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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I saw Promised Land and Lincoln.

If it is said to be a good movie I will go.
 Quoting: WindyMind


Yeah, that song bothers me.

I've heard it while flipping through the radio
While I drive. It's catchy in a youthful, stylish
Way that after the 10th time you hear it you
Want to throw up.

But what really bothers me is the dude sounds
Like a pussy. I always tell him to grow some balls
Before turning the channel.

It just sounds like an anthem for an indecisive, whiny,
Confused, morally bankrupt generation.
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I just noticed this in one of the comments below the video:

Police tank patrols south Fulton neighborhood


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However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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Here's more:

Armored truck patrolling community after break-ins

using heavy machinery normally used for SWAT situations to deal with a spate of burglaries and home invasions.

Fulton County police are patrolling the streets near Estonian Drive in an armored vehicle that looks like something you'd see during war, said south Fulton County resident John Hunter.

"It's a bit much. It's not Afghanistan," Hunter said.

[link to www.wsbtv.com]
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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If you listen to the CD each song has elements of the last, to really get it you have to listen to the who CD.


OR, for a quicker look, just listen to "Carry On Carry On," this is the "match" if you will, to "Some Nights"

So in Some Nights, we have this tortored, conflicted soul, in Carry On Carry On we have this person who just pushes through his conflicted life.
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If you listen to the CD each song has elements of the last, to really get it you have to listen to the who CD.


OR, for a quicker look, just listen to "Carry On Carry On," this is the "match" if you will, to "Some Nights"

So in Some Nights, we have this tortored, conflicted soul, in Carry On Carry On we have this person who just pushes through his conflicted life.
 Quoting: Poppy 1430445


Listening to it now -- thanks!

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However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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I stand for Jesus Christ and His Glory!

Praise and Glory to The Most High God!
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I don't know how WindyMind got quoted in
My above post... weird.

Anyway... Sorry to go all negative on ya Koffee,
It's not at you though... Just the song.
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I stand for Jesus Christ and His Glory!

Praise and Glory to The Most High God!
 Quoting: jdb


:lrss:
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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I don't know how WindyMind got quoted in
My above post... weird.

Anyway... Sorry to go all negative on ya Koffee,
It's not at you though... Just the song.
 Quoting: Madigan


:fnec:

Just kidding around...

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However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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I stand for Jesus Christ and His Glory!

Praise and Glory to The Most High God!
 Quoting: jdb


bump
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I stand for Jesus Christ and His Glory!

Praise and Glory to The Most High God!
 Quoting: jdb


bump
 Quoting: Uncle Mikey

:rps:

I'll join you in, I actually have a shofar!
:sho1:
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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didnt their other song say something about setting the world on fire.
does sound like some childish revolutionary bullcrap. misguided
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didnt their other song say something about setting the world on fire.
does sound like some childish revolutionary bullcrap. misguided
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I don't know. But it could be fire that causes destruction to this world.

"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up."
2 Peter 3:10
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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We live in a world where nobody likes to take a stand. Politicians like to ride the fence on issues, they will say things like: "I am personally opposed to abortion, but I don't want to inflict my views on others" ... translation -- they are for it while being against it!

Sadly we live in a time when too many religious leaders are doing the same thing; they won't take stands on issues of sin for fear of offending society and being chastised by the press as old fashion and out of style. They are afraid they will be rejected if they take a stand and speak the truth.

Our young people are being told that nothing anymore is really wrong, just be careful not to hurt anyone and everything is ok ... teachers and schools avoid taking stands on any issue, they try and be morally neutral on everything.

When it comes to world crisis, we stay out of them unless it is in our national interest; we take stands only when we benefit from them – not necessarily because of moral absolutes.

How different were men in years past, even great scientists of the past were not afraid to take stands; men like Sir Isaac Newton -- he was a brilliant mathematician, a great physicist, he gave us the invention of the telescope, his studies in gravitation opened the understanding of great forces in the universe. Yet, when asked as an old man, “What do you consider your greatest discovery?” he responded humbly, “I have made two important discoveries in life, the one, I know I am a very great sinner; the other, I know Jesus is even a greater Savior!” This was taking a stand!

"THE COURAGE TO STAND LIKE ELIJAH!"


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However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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didnt their other song say something about setting the world on fire.
does sound like some childish revolutionary bullcrap. misguided
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31973927


The world IS on fire.

For those that have eyes to see.
Overstand, this isn't a sermon from the hill, but a 'Trespassers Will Be Shot' Sign.
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:fnec:

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LMAO!!
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Speaking of "stand"-- AFTER YOU DONE ALL YOU CAN--You just:



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Last Edited by KoFFee_ on 01/11/2013 11:51 PM
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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:fnec:

 Quoting: KoFFee_


LMAO!!
 Quoting: Aluna


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However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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I stand for Jesus Christ and His Glory!

Praise and Glory to The Most High God!
 Quoting: jdb


what this said , I found it hard to watch , but wow what a song and voice , thanks KoFFeehf
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The Bible tells us

Roman 12
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.


I just ask each day when I get up what he wants me to do for him and trying hard to block out everything else


1John 2 is better
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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I realize this is off subject, but my son just came home and told me I would like this game he just downloaded on his ipad--Plague Inc.

The object of the game is to kill everybody on earth by way of plagues--your choice. You can select bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite, prion, nano-virus, bio-weapon and more.

You can check it out here:

[link to itunes.apple.com (secure)]

He told my other son about it earlier and I guess he's already hooked.

Last Edited by KoFFee_ on 01/12/2013 12:07 AM
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

"This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7
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I always thought it was more of a commentary on the illegal wars already going on.
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Here's more:

Armored truck patrolling community after break-ins

using heavy machinery normally used for SWAT situations to deal with a spate of burglaries and home invasions.

Fulton County police are patrolling the streets near Estonian Drive in an armored vehicle that looks like something you'd see during war, said south Fulton County resident John Hunter.

"It's a bit much. It's not Afghanistan," Hunter said.

[link to www.wsbtv.com]
 Quoting: KoFFee_


No big deal, their just getting people used to the up and coming fascist police state.. nothing to see here!
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I think this is one of the best sonds in a LONG time and will be for a long time!

Yes Fun. is awake and this song absolutely has plenty of meaning to it. I think it's meant to help wake people up that war is not the answer and let's stop fighting their wars.
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You should check out some B.o.B. He's on our side!

Check out shoot up the station, the watchers, 5th Dimension

Here's an example


With Morgan Freeman narrating.

[link to youtu.be]
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i stand for me.I look out for myself.Fuck the goverment and fuck the patriots.I learn in this life everyone is on their own.
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I do stand for Elohim of Abraham Isaac and Jacob.
We have such a short time left before things begin in this world. It is definitly time to pull out of Babylon. Just look at the persecution on the way. By passover we will really know if there is 1260 left.
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This song everyone on this sit should listen to because I think you relate in some way or another.



B.o.B. Ghost in the Machine

And that's him playing piano he also plays guitar! He is a gift to humanity I promise!

Here's a live version just to show him off


[link to youtu.be]





Tell me where am I supposed to go? And who am I supposed to believe. If only you knew what I knew. Then you could see just what I see. [Chorus:] So I grab my bags and go, as far away as I can go. Cause everything ain't what I used to know. And I try to hide, but I just can't hide no more. There's nothing worse than feeling like a ghost. You say I look fine, if only you knew what was on my mind. You'd see a whole different side, I couldn't show you even if I tried. I must have got lost in time when I found out I was only free to be, where ever I want to be. Some say I'm out of sight, how ironic and that we're all so blind. If you could open up your eyes, you could see what I couldn't describe. And then, you'd see the signs, and then your soul would be set free, and then you'd be released. [Chorus:] So I grab my bags and go, as far away as I can go. Cause everything ain't what I used to know. And I try to hide, but I just can't hide no more. There's nothing worse than feeling like a ghost. Tell me where am I supposed to go. And who am I supposed to believe. If only you knew what I knew. Then you could see. (Hey) [Chorus:] So I grab my bags and go, as far away as I can go. Cause everything ain't what I used to know. And I try to hide, but I just can't hide no more. There's nothing worse than feeling like a ghost. And I'm terrified, like I've seen a UFO. Cause everything ain't what I used to know. And I try to hide, but I just can't hide no more. There's nothing worse than <b

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Another one from Bobby Ray

Live!

Seriously if you hate music this guy may change your mind


This is him when he was not famous vs. now that he is.

Enjoy!

Check out him on the piano

[link to youtu.be]


Here he plays the guitar and rocks out!

Trust me he's possibly the most all around talented musician with a positive and awakening message and only time will prove me right perhaps


Don't Let Me Fall

[link to youtu.be]

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