len(songs) Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 No song has caused as much endless debate as The Speed Of Love. With its "poor mans Bravado" riff, stereotypical Counterparts lyrics and unfortunate placement towards the middle of the album, it has polarized board members for months at a time. So, now I feel that we need a thread for bashing it. What do you find the most revolting (or enchanting) about TSOL? I'll start: While all the lyrics pretty much suck, the worst one has got to be "At the speed of love, a radiance that travels". I mean, not only is the phrasing awkward, but it's not really saying anything while still managing to sound bad. Cringe-worthy even within the song. And don't even get me started about the "meaning". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) It's one of the most deconstructed songs lyrically over at songmeanings.com: General CommentI think that this song is talking about how fast it would take love to get to New York City from Chicago if it could only take one road, and a bottle of waterIronMetallidethon February 21, 2006 Link General CommentIt's speaking about the power of love and its manifestations in almost many aspects of our lives!rimastratocasteron March 01, 2013 Link Edited September 15, 2014 by savagegrace26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you're bashing it solely because of the lyrics, it's lost on me. Never paid attention to them. I'm in the majority that thinks it's at the bottom of the list on the album, but I don't mind the song. It's not something I go out of my way to listen to but when it does pop up I never skip it. Also, I think it's better than Bravado ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Well......"rubs hands together" It's unbelievable . in that on your first listen.......you're like.......no they didn't just do that.......not MY Rush. So you listen again............MY GOD THEY DID!!!!!!!!!! Where's the oven!!!!!! LOL I said earlier. They just SOUND bored doing it. I could excuse it a little if they sold the song better. but even they sound completely uninterested in what they're putting down. So i can't buy it. Horrid track. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 http://liztellsfrank.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/speed-movie-pictures-4511.jpghttp://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/33300000/Love-love-33308236-2560-1600.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I ain't bashing anything! :o *hides in a box* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Savage and Len are a tag team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The Speed of Love stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The Speed of Love stinks. Weren't you in the minority that likes the song at one point? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The Speed of Love stinks. Weren't you in the minority that likes the song at one point? :P Yes. But for the benefit of this thread, it stinks. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 as he looks for Lorraine...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yeah it does stink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you're bashing it solely because of the lyrics, it's lost on me. Never paid attention to them. I'm in the majority that thinks it's at the bottom of the list on the album, but I don't mind the song. It's not something I go out of my way to listen to but when it does pop up I never skip it. Also, I think it's better than Bravado ;) I prefer Speed Of Love to anything on RTB or T4E. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you're bashing it solely because of the lyrics, it's lost on me. Never paid attention to them. I'm in the majority that thinks it's at the bottom of the list on the album, but I don't mind the song. It's not something I go out of my way to listen to but when it does pop up I never skip it. Also, I think it's better than Bravado ;) I prefer Speed Of Love to anything on RTB or T4E.Really? Even Dreamline? Driven? Those are both absolute classics (though honestly I like Time and Motion better). Are you saying you love TSOL that much? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you're bashing it solely because of the lyrics, it's lost on me. Never paid attention to them. I'm in the majority that thinks it's at the bottom of the list on the album, but I don't mind the song. It's not something I go out of my way to listen to but when it does pop up I never skip it. Also, I think it's better than Bravado ;) I prefer Speed Of Love to anything on RTB or T4E.Really? Even Dreamline? Driven? Those are both absolute classics (though honestly I like Time and Motion better). Are you saying you love TSOL that much? Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you're bashing it solely because of the lyrics, it's lost on me. Never paid attention to them. I'm in the majority that thinks it's at the bottom of the list on the album, but I don't mind the song. It's not something I go out of my way to listen to but when it does pop up I never skip it. Also, I think it's better than Bravado ;) I prefer Speed Of Love to anything on RTB or T4E.Really? Even Dreamline? Driven? Those are both absolute classics (though honestly I like Time and Motion better). Are you saying you love TSOL that much? Yup.Wow, jeez... :eyeroll: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack jaw gaze Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) The Speed of Love stinks.What is "How do Rush fans describe the worst song from Counterparts and the J. Giles Band"? * * Or whoever did Love Stinks Edited September 15, 2014 by Slack jaw gaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you're bashing it solely because of the lyrics, it's lost on me. Never paid attention to them. I'm in the majority that thinks it's at the bottom of the list on the album, but I don't mind the song. It's not something I go out of my way to listen to but when it does pop up I never skip it. Also, I think it's better than Bravado ;) I prefer Speed Of Love to anything on RTB or T4E.Really? Even Dreamline? Driven? Those are both absolute classics (though honestly I like Time and Motion better). Are you saying you love TSOL that much? Yup.Wow, jeez... :eyeroll: I also think Cold Fire and Everyday Glory are 10/10's, and the two best Rush songs of the nineties. My top five 90's Rush songs: 1. Everyday Glory2. Cold Fire3. Speed Of Love4. Dreamline5. Carve Away The Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack jaw gaze Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Fact: It was originally called Speed Of Smell and was a tribute to the Dutch Oven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you're bashing it solely because of the lyrics, it's lost on me. Never paid attention to them. I'm in the majority that thinks it's at the bottom of the list on the album, but I don't mind the song. It's not something I go out of my way to listen to but when it does pop up I never skip it. Also, I think it's better than Bravado ;) I prefer Speed Of Love to anything on RTB or T4E.Really? Even Dreamline? Driven? Those are both absolute classics (though honestly I like Time and Motion better). Are you saying you love TSOL that much? Yup.Wow, jeez... :eyeroll: I also think Cold Fire and Everyday Glory are 10/10's, and the two best Rush songs of the nineties. My top five 90's Rush songs: 1. Everyday Glory2. Cold Fire3. Speed Of Love4. Dreamline5. Carve Away The Stone 1. Dreamline2. Cut to the Chase3. Leave That Thing Alone4. Ghost of a Chance5. Animate6. Test for Echo7. Nobody's Hero8. Driven9. Bravado10. Totem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you're bashing it solely because of the lyrics, it's lost on me. Never paid attention to them. I'm in the majority that thinks it's at the bottom of the list on the album, but I don't mind the song. It's not something I go out of my way to listen to but when it does pop up I never skip it. Also, I think it's better than Bravado ;) I prefer Speed Of Love to anything on RTB or T4E.Really? Even Dreamline? Driven? Those are both absolute classics (though honestly I like Time and Motion better). Are you saying you love TSOL that much? Yup.Wow, jeez... :eyeroll: I also think Cold Fire and Everyday Glory are 10/10's, and the two best Rush songs of the nineties. My top five 90's Rush songs: 1. Everyday Glory2. Cold Fire3. Speed Of Love4. Dreamline5. Carve Away The Stone 1. Dreamline2. Cut to the Chase3. Leave That Thing Alone4. Ghost of a Chance5. Animate6. Test for Echo7. Nobody's Hero8. Driven9. Bravado10. Totem All those songs are good to great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 1. Animate2. Dreamline3. Leave That Thing Alone4. Time and Motion5. Driven6. Double Agent7. Test For Echo8. Roll The Bones9. Between Sun & Moon10. Where's My Thing? Not much to choose from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Alternately 1. Half The World2. The Speed Of Love3. Neurotica4. Face Up5. The Color Of Right6. Stick It Out7. You Bet Your Life8. The Big Wheel9. Dog Years10. Cold Fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Alternately 1. Half The World2. The Speed Of Love3. Neurotica4. Face Up5. The Color Of Right6. Stick It Out7. You Bet Your Life8. The Big Wheel9. Dog Years10. Cold Fire The Color of Right and Cold Fire would be in my top 15 best from the 90s. 1. Dreamline2. Cut to the Chase3. Leave That Thing Alone4. Ghost of a Chance5. Animate6. Test for Echo7. Nobody's Hero8. Driven9. Bravado10. Totem11. Between Sun & Moon12. Cold Fire13. Double Agent14. The Color of Right15. Where's My Thing?16. Heresy17. Time and Motion18. Roll the Bones19. Limbo20. Stick It Out21. The Big Wheel---------------------------------------THE FINE LINE BETWEEN GOOD AND NOT SO GOOD22. Virtuality23. Alien Shore24. Everyday Glory25. Resist26. Dog Years27. Carve Away the Stone28. Half the World29. You Bet Your Life30. Neurotica31. Face Up32.The Speed of Love Edited September 15, 2014 by savagegrace26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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