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12. Are You Giving Me Back My Love?
Hope you’ve got extra tissue.
JAY: "I wanted to make this sound like "To Here Knows When" by My Bloody Valentine, make it very dense but soft… but I didn’t know how to do it. After a while I just started making it more and more sparse, with bass and guitar and then just this string part that goes through it. And then it turned into Simon & Garfunkel. Some of the music in that is an old song we played even before Sloan that Chris had lying around, it used to be really heavy but we sort of slowed it down and played on acoustic guitar."
PATRICK: "It’s the saddest song I’ve ever heard."
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| Hi Evan, I'm 17 and nice to meet you. :)))
Your right there Evan. Sloan do
deserve alot more then what they are recievin'. Bands like Nickleback and Creed and all those bands get alot of reward for things they didn't even do. Like not writin' even half of da songs they sing.
Why should they get credit for doin' nothin' ?- They probably pay professional writers to make the songs for them. They got so much money to do that.
Another, they can't sing. It all sounds the same.
Now a singer like Jay for instance is what I call a singer. His voice is different, unique, a very sweet tone to it.
A band like Sloan is what I call awesome music.. I mean awesome!!!
~Peace*Love~
-Mary Kathleen MacMaster |
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I agree as well, accept I'm only 16, and it's music like that I only listen to. All of my buddies are either into punk or rap, which for the most part has no value at all and is sooooo repetetive and boring. It's a song like this that you can actually feel, and I can't say enough good things about it. And Sloan is one of the few groups I listen to which actually have some variation between each of the tunes. Every song is different, most likely because all 4 of them write the stuff. I love all of the music, and this is just another example of what a great band Sloan is, and they definetly do not get the recognition which they deserve.
Thanks, Evan |
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| Ohhh very true Anon, very true. I agree completly. :))
~Peace*Love~
-Mary Kathleen MacMaster |
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| I believe those who dislike this song are missing a life experience to make it familiar.
This is the *ultimate* rejection. Inredibly poignant, simple and painful. It reminds me of Ben Folds' Reinhold Messner CD.
Not being a single, this song is the sort of gem that kids will discover in 30 years and wonder why they've never heard more music like it. Congratulations, Jay. |
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Okay, I can't reply in the "Your Dreams Have Come True" track. Anyways the nickname "herb" replied that the song is gay. Well.. let me tell you a little somethin'. Your reply is very true, you know why?- when you said it is gay, gay means happy and, that song is a happy tune. But, if you mean the other meanin'.. well.. your wrong !
Sloan are talented young men!~ blah~!
And I don't see why a Sloan fan like yourself, as I think you are, would actually say such a thing.
Every album rockz, no doubt about it.
If you think music is all about bashin' drums and electical guitars goin' wild, well.. I dunno. I think music is all in the person's voice. Sure, the background is great to set in with the person's voice but, if you have music loud enough to drown that person, it really doesn't sound good, just a bunch of bangin'.
The voices of Sloan and the music made by them is beautifuly put together. All that takes alot of hard work. It's never too easy to write somethin' to what you want it to turn out to. It takes long term practice. Just like Sloan did, took their time to get what they putted on their album. I give them tons of credit for it too.
They are my true heroes.
I love you guys!!!!
Never give up your awesome music!
*smooooooooooches to 4 of you* :))))*
~*A special little passionate kiss to Jay*~
~Peace*Love~
-Mary Kathleen MacMaster |
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| Why would anyone think of bodies hitting the floor when they think about this song?
Say, can we mosh to this? Ballroom moshing? Could be an Olympic event... |
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| Right on! But, Sloan are allready gettin' it on! wazzzzzzzz sup!? heheh
-Mary Kathleen MacMaster |
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| What else is there to say? Sloan f#ckin rocks! Just because they aren't screaming,"Let the bodies hit the floor", or some other revamped bridging-the-gap (between rock & rap) bullshit, doesn't mean you can't harmonize when you rock. Get it on Sloan... |
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Awww, I'll try not to give ya a BIG kiss ;)
Sweeeeeeeeet, and cute. You won't look like a moron by accidently.
postin' twice. I think your rock heroes will understand ;) Believe me, I can make a fool of myself too and probably they are noticin' it. But, them understandin' makes me feel alot! better. :))
-Mary Kathleen MacMaster |
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| I didn't post it twice! Now I'll look like a moron to my rock heroes. :-( |
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| All I have to say about it is that it makes the biscuit in a hi fi way and THAT'S THAT!. So don't blow me up or smooch me. |
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| All I have to say about it is that it makes the biscuit in a hi fi way and THAT'S THAT!. So don't blow me up or smooch me. |
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Glad ya asked sweetie.
Hello Kitty, "makes the biscuit" is just a sayin' I hear people say alot of times at home and when I shoppin', and even in school. I wouldn't really call it a Nova Scotian expression, eventhough I am one :) but, anyone can say it if ya hear it enough. It simply means, it's really, really good, just like a biscuit is. I suppose this is a old sayin' 'cause I think biscuits were, as I want to say "Popular" in those days.
So I guess they putted that together and it became a sayin' for all of us.<-- I know, I am not makin sense here, *laughs
Anyways, I bet you can name alot of sayin's ya here along your days.
hmm.. theres so many, I forget half of them.. *smiles*. La8 :)
-Mary Kathleen MacMaster |
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| Is "makes the biscuit" a Nova Scotian expression? Just curious... |
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Aww... Christine.
To me this song is da best! I love slow tunes, especially Jay's and I love those rockin' ones where you just gotta jump around!
It really reminds me what happens in a everyday life. This song can really relate to da ones Sean Lennon makes. Nice and slow. Havin' a catchin' sound to it,and the voice really makes the biscuit! Like da song "queue" from Sean Lennon and "Space Ship", Two Fine Lovers". Anways, I just love this song :))) It really can make you feel warm inside..
-Mary Kathleen MacMaster |
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| This song really doesn't do much for me, it starts off well but gets really boring as it goes along. It sounds a little too early 80's-ish to me. Its not that horrible though, hearing it doesn't make me want to run screaming from the room or anything like that. |
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| Kirbyyyyyyyyyyyyyy *smooooooooooooches* you didn't have to email me to explain what HI-FI means ;) hehehe, I was makin' a joke over it. *smile*!!!
-Mary Kathleen MacMaster |
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| No!!!!!!!!!! don't Hi-5 someone..it can be very,very dangerous! you may go *BOOM! blow up to little bits of pieces.. ah.. I think I saw that on the simpsons, not sure.. *LAUGHS! But hey, do it anyways.. hehehe lalalalalal
-Mary Kathleen MacMaster |
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| eric carmen meets the bee gees. could use a bit more harmonic variety in the verse, but it's still above par for ferguson inc. |
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| there's a reason for the johnny and noelle thing at the end. they are actually two people that Jay knows who are/were a couple and were having serious problems in their relationship. At least that's what I've heard...i may be wrong. |
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| Jay is clearly the genius of Sloan. He's not worried about being "ballsy," he's just worried about creating the greatest songs ever. "Lemon Zinger" is certainly one of them, and he's almost back at that level for this album. |
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| I have to admit, I love everything about this song *except* the "Johnny & Noelle" line at the very end. Seems unnecessary, like it was just tacked on at the end for some inexplicable reason. I think the song would've been stronger without that bit... |
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Johnny and Noelle? I think Johhny is the 'dirtbag' in that Weatus song. Didn't he like that tube sock/keds sporting girl named Noelle?
Sorry, that was kind of a sick joke. |
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| If jay keep's singing like that he will be reciving love. I love that song it is beautiful. |
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| If jay keep's singing like that he will be reciving love. I love that song it is beautiful. |
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| Every time this # comes on my friend says, "Its the Air Supply song!" I don't think he's poking fun. I take it as a complement. Jay is a master of melody. I love everything that any of the four of them do. |
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| This song is great, it has that Air Supply feel to it. It doesn't sound a thing like Simon and Garfunkel. |
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| i love this song. i just really wanted to tell you that. |
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| #sniff#, I just realized that Pop Tart.. somone could've broke Jay's heart into pieces!!! ):.
I can't.. believe it can happen.. excuse me.. I can't take it.. |
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| Less is more. Such a sweet, straight-forward song -- heart-wrenching without having to resort to overwrought emotional "pyrotechnics". That's the mark of a strong songwriter (oh, and I'd say the same about "Life of a Working Girl").
What I want to know is, who would be stupid enough to break little Jay's heart? ;-) (Assuming that these songs are in any way autobiographical) |
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| Jay Ferguson is a superstar in stereo. |
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| jay's writing has evolved and has arrived. job well done. this track brings a girl to her knees. |
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| Who are Johnny and Noelle? A Google search only turned up a Johnny and Noelle on the Christian Cowboy Ministry Listing from Montana. Somehow I doubt this is who Jay has in mind. Anwers and thoughts are welcome. |
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| This song seems to provoke a lot of hostility out of some Sloan fans ,judging by their propensity to damn the tune as tripe their "parents listen to" (this attitude is inevitable when most of your fanbase are in their teens/early 20's). But this fact shouldn't discourage Jay (and Sloan as a whole) from musically straying from their basic framework. These guys are no longer children (I'm assuming they're all in their early 30's) and they shouldn't have to pander to juvenile mentality and musical stagnancy for the sake of a bunch bozos who don't like the "wimpy s**t". "Are You Giving Me Back My Love?" is a poignant ,touching tune that anyone who grew up with 70's AM radio softrock will appreciate. Don't let the bastards grind ya down, Jay. |
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The more I listen to it, the more I can't believe how well-crafted this song is, how perfect it is in every way.
"You play the song, the one that hits your heart from the start... The melody so sweet you want to die, violently.... The perfect words sung by the perfect voice in the world to me. I'm on your side- those were the sweetest words you spoke to me."
It's like Jay predicted this one. |
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| This song is so haunting and pretty; it reminds me of George Harrison's tone in 'Beware of Darkness'...even (really) early Bee Gees...Jay is SO cool! |
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| This song is my favorite of this album. A BIG hug for Jay. |
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| this is a very pretty song, i love it and i love sloan. See you Tuesday
Stay Beautiful |
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| this is a very pretty song, i love it and i love sloan. See you Tuesday
Stay Beautiful |
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| Simple? Repetative? Well mixed but not my cup of tea? I'd rather agree with the person who said this is the saddest song she'd ever heard. Jay, you're a master of your craft. |
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| Not a very good song. Very boring. Very repetitive. |
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| Someone here said this song is heartbreaking and that's the sentiment I'd use. When Jay sings "I'm singing my heart out but you were so out of range" it tugs at my heartstrings, definitely. And Jay's plaintive voice just pulls at them more.
I think this is a truly wonderful song! |
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| What makes Sloan so cool is their multi modal musik making. They can rock with the best of them, but can also create emotional masterpieces like this song. If there's a better band on the planet these days i haven't heard them. Well done Jay. |
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| This sounds a bit like Leo Sayer of the 70's - or is it just me? |
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| The way some of you flip out your caual remarks as to your approval or dislike of a certain song blows me away. Some have obviously never written songs or know what goes into the making. I love Sloans' rocking stuff more than anybody but even more appreciate the way they can take something beautiful and intimate and not be afraid to share it w/ us. You should know by now that each Sloan album has slight directional changes as they mature musically. Try being kind with your comments to the artists who gave you you're favorite music and made you a fan in the 1st place. Excellent and deeply touching song for a songs'sake, Jay. |
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I like this song a lot. It did strike me as a lot more slow and sad than anything else Sloan has put out, but at the same time, is it really possible to categorize Sloan's style? Every member brings a different element to the band. In my opinion, Jay's always been the softer, slower, ballad contributor. I suppose Sloan's just broadening their, and in turn our, horizons. If it comes from Sloan, we listen, we love. :)
Not a big fan of the new album (yet), but this song is one of my favourites.
Thanks, Jay.
-Erin |
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| I take back my previous comments. I fickin love this song now. I'm singing my heart out, but you're so out of range. Good work, Jay. |
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| i love this song. it's terrific! |
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Jay, aw hun. you're so sweet. this song is so sad :(
I like it a lot, though. it's a goody. I luv you, Jay!
take it easy,
sarah/ash
Toronto, Canada |
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| This song broke my damn heart. I can't understand how anyone doesn't love it. Jay's vocals are as perfect here as I've ever ehard them. |
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| This song is well composed and well written. But, it's not my cup of tea. |
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| stop berating jay for writing a sad song. it could be worse, sloan could go emo.
just becuase a band makes a song that everyone just might like instead of the stuff that you, the " underapreciated, no one but me in my hometown likes this music, so therefore i must be cooler thyan everyone else, oh dear god people cannot listen to sloan, no one can except me cuz i'm the only cool one dammit" fan does not make them sellouts. music is for everyone, even your momma |
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| Andrew? You e-mailed and told me to email you back but, I don't understand what you applied to me. Mentioning about havin' Sloan tickets and showing up in a french hat and black leathers and a stet of bongoes? And saying they have lost it all? Umm can you explain to me what all that means, please. Talk later.
-Mary Kathleen Mac Master |
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| Andrew, please don't say that. Okay, sure you can have your opinion on it but, I really hate hearing Jay getting put down on his precious work he established towards us. His work is lovely to me, all of it.
Words is a work of gold. You combine them into your own meaning and thought. Words aren't to mess around with, all have a meaning for each other.
And Jay created his songs into his own prospection of things. He made it the way he liked it.
I say.. "admirable work Jay.. keep it up lad" and you sure will recieve love from meee! and others who truly believe in you. :)
-Mary Kathleen Mac Master |
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| jay, if you keep playing music like this you wont be reciving any love! |
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| I never thought I would here the words sloan and sell out on the seme sentence. this is the music my mother likes. |
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| OooOHh.. JP amazing words to describe it.. just so breath taking and exquisite.
-Mary Kathleen Mac Master |
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| Achingly beautiful. Timeless. |
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| Penguin of course Jay wants you to be honest. It's the key thing to success.
-Mary Kathleen Mac Master |
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| i dont like this song ,2 mellow.Sorry Jay, but i have 2 b honest,and i hope that's what u would want me 2 b |
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| This points strongest to the theory of Sloan taking the songwriting of Smeared and remodeling it to encompass everything else in their record collection apart from heavy guitars and pounding drums. My appetite is _REALLY_ whetted for the new album now. |
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Well..I shouldn't be on here, should be in bed with this terrible cold but*..
I only heard a little verse of the song but,It probably reminds me when my going-to-be ex-boyfriend allways trying to give me more and more love to me to get me to stay with him..Gee..I don't know or have a clue, Laughs! I just think this way..silly me*. |
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