What's in a name Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm planning a tattoo with lyrics from Jesus of Suburbia. My problem is that I'm not 100% sure of the accuracy of the lyrics. The AI lyrics booklet has "But there's nothing wrong with me This is how I'm supposed to be In the land of make believe that don't believe in me." But when Billie sings it, I've noticed he sings "And there's nothing wrong with me" and " In A land of make believe". Surely it all comes down to personal preference, but I'm just kind of confused. I kind of prefer the way it's written for "But there's nothing wrong with me" but I also like "in A land of make believe" as opposed to "The land of make believe". Anybody else see me predicament? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boringdays Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 nope, get what you like bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Seagull Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Billie fucked up the lyrics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I've just given the isolated vocal track a listen and it's 100% "And there's nothing wrong with me, this is how I'm supposed to be, in a land of make believe, they don't believe in me." He probably just inadvertently changed it slightly in the studio (hence the difference between 'but' and 'and') and it just happened to be the best take. Surely it makes more sense to get what's actually in the song rather than in the lyric book? Since his performance of it is the song, not a scribbling of the lyrics. That said, obviously it's up to you, do what you prefer since both are equally valid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I always thought it was "THEY don't believe in me" rather than "THAT don't believe in me". Billie Joe's shocking grammar strikes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LudeBoy Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 you should get a tattoo of a green day ticket stub like that one moron. because pinning it on your wall is to mainstream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 you should get a tattoo of a green day ticket stub like that one moron. because pinning it on your wall is to mainstream. Should get a new one done before every show. Then they could scan your body instead of your ticket. Which, when you think about it, would be kinda cool. For about 5 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I always thought it was "THEY don't believe in me" rather than "THAT don't believe in me". It is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 It is Ah, like it's "I COULDN'T really care less"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Ah, like it's "I COULDN'T really care less"? 'merica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_like_jen Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I have a "This is how I'm supposed to be" tattoo...I've always loved that line! Get a little bit drunk (not too drunk to function), put the song on, sing along and record yourself singing. Listen back to it when you're sober and go with what ever phrase you sing. I find that wine is the best alcohol to sing with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 There are a ton of errors in the Green Day booklets. If i remember correctly the Warning booklet has for Macys Day Parade "well along it was me and you" when he clearly sings "a lesson learned for me and you" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 There are a ton of errors in the Green Day booklets. If i remember correctly the Warning booklet has for Macys Day Parade "well along it was me and you" when he clearly sings "a lesson learned for me and you" Sometimes they use the lyrics as the lyrics sheet says and sometimes artists dont always follow the lyrics 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTH Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Sometimes they use the lyrics as the lyrics sheet says and sometimes artists dont always follow the lyrics 100% that realisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNICORN VOMIT Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Billie just makes it up as he goes along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Nimrod Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Billie just makes it up as he goes along So that's how the trilogy was written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Billie never ends up singing what's in the lyrics booklet 100% in the studio. He always changes a few words 'cause he can't get it perfect every time, y'know? If I were you I'd get what he actually sings in the recording, but it's really up to you and what you think sounds best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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