I know it's a little far fetched, but does anyone else think that Reunion could also be applied to the Richie situation? I know it's been written for that university event, but the lyrics could apply to different things as well. Just sayin' ;-)

I thought when it was first played after his speech that it was a message to Richie.

Some friends will go and some will stay,
Okay, some last a chapter, some a page
For some love comes disguised as lust (Orianthi)
But you'll find love when you find trust someday

Even the "Go start your own revolution, and I'll see you at the reunion" could be go off do your own thing and I'll see you again when you're ready.

That's what I meant :-)

I gotta say that I really disliked Reunion when I first heard it last year and the "love your life" line somehow still makes me cringe. But other than that some lines are quite good and it's a decent song. Nothing earth shattering, but not as bad as I had it stored in my memories :D

Yeah, I think so too. It's ok, just not the kind of song I would like to have on the album, but not bad at all. And there's always been filler/not-so-great songs on almost every album ;-)

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Yes , you are right . I didn't remember that:eek:

Reunion is Not gonna fit the album if the songs are back to roots rockers.
Also the last song sound a bit cheesy like this is our house

I think in the last few years Jons writing style and subject has become much more centred on, and reflective of, his age. The first time I heard walk like a man I thought it sounds like this guy is trying to pass on some fatherly advice here.Then I got that impression again hearing live before you die from the circle.

When WAN came out I remember hearing the fighter and thinking Jons very aware that he's getting older, he seems very reflective of his place in the world and a lot of his writing is now based on the things important to him in the world at this point in his life; his family, the band, the humanitarian work.

None of this is a criticism of course, he really would be pushing it to sing about being in the back seat of your car at 54. When Meatloaf does it now it can be rather cringey...

So I expect the new album to have the tone of someones parents or grandparents giving advice. Not much of a spoiler as we know reunion is on the album already, but just a consideration of how we reached the point we're at with the band.

I think the "live your life" stuff will still be there as always, but perhaps tinged with more sadness and Jon looking back. Less "When the world gets in my face I say, Have a Nice Day!" and more "When the world got in my face, I told it Have a Nice day".

Just curious, did Jon say he wrote this song for the event or he just popped up with the song and sang it there?
If it's not specifically written for the event then it should be more interesting... maybe.

It won't be full of back to the roots rockers. No one really believes that anymore...