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Thoughts?
Is COBL a form of new age mystic bullshit?
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Thoughts?
popacrobat
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Maybe
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Totally.
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Conceivably
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Tiger Edge
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One-word answers are a form of OLD age mystic bullshit, people.
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Probably
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Tiger Edge
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slime
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Completely 
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smileys are forbidden in this thread.
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what about hugs? 
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New age mystic bullshit, dayglo eyes
City lit with bullshit lies
Advertising in the skies
For new Age Mystic Bullshit
Can you see the New Age Mystic Bullshit inside of me?
What happened to the bullshit I had inside of me?
City lit with bullshit lies
Advertising in the skies
For new Age Mystic Bullshit
Can you see the New Age Mystic Bullshit inside of me?
What happened to the bullshit I had inside of me?
popacrobat
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bono is a fucking liar.
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what about hugs?
I WILL NOT BE CONNED
These were the original lyrics, I assume?
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i am ABSOLUTELY REPULSED by this thread.
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So.. is this just another goof off thread or are we actually going to have a discussion? Just checking..
nadie
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Thanks for the lulz.
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City of Blinding Lights happens to be a direct representative of new age mysticism as I will later prove in my thesis. But first we must all take a closer look at the final lyrics as they stand on the multi-million selling album, "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb".
Made mention in the very first verse is the notion of existentialism. While that is not a clear indication of new age mystic bullshit, it certainly is the beginning of its multiple mentions in the following verse and more importantly, the chorus. In it, the author is in fact searching for "universal truth" by refuting that the more a being grows in the current status of the world, the less he becomes in contact with the absolute and universal truth.
By "people like us" within the second verse of the song, Bono is referring to those deeply involved in new age mysticism. The day-glo eyes line is a further reference to those who can see the truth. Although a neon heart is atypical of societies rich in self-absorption, it is quite clear that Bono is using this allegory rather loosely. A heart cannot be neon, but indeed, neon can have a heart. I believe that this can be an association with the impressiveness of nature, as neon is a natual element. One need not look further than the periodic table to see this fact come to fruition. Furthermore, fireflies are an absolute representation of the Buddhist belief in daoism, as a firefly lights the way for those who wish to be enlightened when in the darkness. The fireflies light our way to universal knowledge and absolute truth.
I believe the third verse, or rather, the rise to the chorus is a direct reference to new age Christianity. "Ready to leave the ground" is a notion that is accepted by Christians of all denominations of the resurrection of Christ, himself a fan of Bono's lyrical structure.
In order to continue with the Christian faith allegories, Bono refers to this mystical city as the "city of blinding lights." The final message is classic in both its religious and ecumenical thrust, reminding us that God loves us all, even the unfaithful. It’s also earnest, emerging from faith that love and reason will see us through troubled times, a modern and rather adulterated view of new age mystic, but nonetheless acceptable.
Laughing before looking has long since been regarded as a form of anti-mysticism. Bono makes sure to note and compel us to not engage in mirth without being fully aware in absolute truth. Similarly, those who study new age mysticism know full well that photographs, albeit popular in non-mystical societies, are a form of showing the hideousness of a person. In fact, Bono seems to suggest that photographs strip away the true aura of the irises of an enlightened one, leaving red marks on kodak printed paper.
Walking unafraid is a common aspect of new age kabbalah movements as studied by Madonna, Britney Spears and at times, even the late Michael Jackson. It involves deep concentration. With 'clothes you made' Bono makes reference to those who surround themselves with the mystical, but not mythical, positive aura that surrounds those who believe they understand the absolute truth but in reality, don't. This aura is a form of forgery, as the beauty on the inside, the beauty that is the absolute truth begins to fade away when the outside aura takes over. Bono acknowledges that the character in this song, perhaps himself, is beginning to see the effect of faux absolute truth.
In the bridge, Bono explains the most important part of the song: Time. While time is indeed a positive aspect of new mysticism (in fact, without it, we would still have old age mysticism) it is also one that robs absolute truth. Critics of new age mysticism believe that one is not born with absolute truth, but that is a stealthy diversion tactic. Newborns never look before laughing and the also don't take photographs unless forced to by those who have been corrupted. The only true way to remain enlightened is to study new age mysticism in order to avoid the raping of time on one's aura. It takes deep concentration and even deeper study to keep the universal truth in one's soul. Without it, the aura that eventually escapes us and begins to cocoon us providing a faux shroud of mysticism.
It's quite clear that this song is a proponent of new age mystic bullshit as evidenced above.
Does someone care to comment on the musical aspects of this song? I'm quite sure it is riddled with evidence of new age mysticism.
The Disciple
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Holy crap. I don't know what 2 say 2 that @ all....
Holy crap. I don't know what 2 say 2 that @ all....
I have always loved this song but I think you've made me love it even more now.
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City of Blinding Lights happens to be a direct representative of new age mysticism as I will later prove in my thesis. But first we must all take a closer look at the final lyrics as they stand on the multi-million selling album, "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb".
Made mention in the very first verse is the notion of existentialism. While that is not a clear indication of new age mystic bullshit, it certainly is the beginning of its multiple mentions in the following verse and more importantly, the chorus. In it, the author is in fact searching for "universal truth" by refuting that the more a being grows in the current status of the world, the less he becomes in contact with the absolute and universal truth.
By "people like us" within the second verse of the song, Bono is referring to those deeply involved in new age mysticism. The day-glo eyes line is a further reference to those who can see the truth. Although a neon heart is atypical of societies rich in self-absorption, it is quite clear that Bono is using this allegory rather loosely. A heart cannot be neon, but indeed, neon can have a heart. I believe that this can be an association with the impressiveness of nature, as neon is a natual element. One need not look further than the periodic table to see this fact come to fruition. Furthermore, fireflies are an absolute representation of the Buddhist belief in daoism, as a firefly lights the way for those who wish to be enlightened when in the darkness. The fireflies light our way to universal knowledge and absolute truth.
I believe the third verse, or rather, the rise to the chorus is a direct reference to new age Christianity. "Ready to leave the ground" is a notion that is accepted by Christians of all denominations of the resurrection of Christ, himself a fan of Bono's lyrical structure.
In order to continue with the Christian faith allegories, Bono refers to this mystical city as the "city of blinding lights." The final message is classic in both its religious and ecumenical thrust, reminding us that God loves us all, even the unfaithful. It’s also earnest, emerging from faith that love and reason will see us through troubled times, a modern and rather adulterated view of new age mystic, but nonetheless acceptable.
Laughing before looking has long since been regarded as a form of anti-mysticism. Bono makes sure to note and compel us to not engage in mirth without being fully aware in absolute truth. Similarly, those who study new age mysticism know full well that photographs, albeit popular in non-mystical societies, are a form of showing the hideousness of a person. In fact, Bono seems to suggest that photographs strip away the true aura of the irises of an enlightened one, leaving red marks on kodak printed paper.
Walking unafraid is a common aspect of new age kabbalah movements as studied by Madonna, Britney Spears and at times, even the late Michael Jackson. It involves deep concentration. With 'clothes you made' Bono makes reference to those who surround themselves with the mystical, but not mythical, positive aura that surrounds those who believe they understand the absolute truth but in reality, don't. This aura is a form of forgery, as the beauty on the inside, the beauty that is the absolute truth begins to fade away when the outside aura takes over. Bono acknowledges that the character in this song, perhaps himself, is beginning to see the effect of faux absolute truth.
In the bridge, Bono explains the most important part of the song: Time. While time is indeed a positive aspect of new mysticism (in fact, without it, we would still have old age mysticism) it is also one that robs absolute truth. Critics of new age mysticism believe that one is not born with absolute truth, but that is a stealthy diversion tactic. Newborns never look before laughing and the also don't take photographs unless forced to by those who have been corrupted. The only true way to remain enlightened is to study new age mysticism in order to avoid the raping of time on one's aura. It takes deep concentration and even deeper study to keep the universal truth in one's soul. Without it, the aura that eventually escapes us and begins to cocoon us providing a faux shroud of mysticism.
It's quite clear that this song is a proponent of new age mystic bullshit as evidenced above.
Does someone care to comment on the musical aspects of this song? I'm quite sure it is riddled with evidence of new age mysticism.
Excellent post! 5 stars for new age mystic bullshit™!
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I'm more of a fan of new age esoterica bullshit, myself.
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