Something For The Pain

it´s not one of my alltimefavorites, but its a good song. i like the Jon/Richie duett-thing in the middle of the song. i give it a 3/5.

I didn't really care for the song when it came out. The "c'mon c'mon c'mon" bit put me off..I wasn't the crazy about the chorus. But I did like the verses for the most part and and the actual music is good.

The video didn't help it though.

I think it is a perfect part


I don't give BJ enough credit to actually take the piss on grunge. In any which way.

I don't either. Especially when you consider the context of the entire album.

I must say that I've come to like the song much more than when it first came out. It wound up pretty much describing what I was going through in the months following 9-11 while I was adrift..without my own place. just my car and a few posessions like my clothes, stereo, computer...feeling very alone. For example:

Lonliness has found a home in me
My suitcase and guitar are my only family
I tried to need someone just like they needed me
I opened up my heart but all i did was bleed

I was also recovering from a bad relationship during those days. So that entire verse nailed what I was going through.

I've always liked this part especially

It's a very good song, and I like the live version from OWN. 4/5

Love this song and its lyrics. I used to skip Hey God - don't anymore - so this was how These Days started for me for quite a while

Oh, and I still hold my breath for that bit towards the end where Jon and Richie sing together the slow bit. Adore that!!

what?!? you skipped hey god?!?

Love it. No matter how many times I play it, it still sounds fresh and timeless. The lyrical content is quite depressing but does have a hint of optimism and the music is very upbeat which makes it the perfect suppliment for someone who is down and need lifting up.