Lyrics that are in a song but aren't in the official lyrics on their website. Maybe she didn't answer it because she doesn't know either.

 

I SLIDE ON A MONKEY

 

If anybody can figure out which song I'm talking about, I'll give you a reward. I'll give you a better reward if you can tell me what the lyrics are (assuming those aren't it).

February 1, 2011 - submitted by Jordan, Netherlands[/color]

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

I was just listening to Coldplay's B-side The Goldrush and I know Will sings in the beginning of the song but who is singing round 1:21 till 1:39 my guess though is Jonny. Would you be able to enlighten me?

 

JJ

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

There's so much going on in that song. Around the 1'21 mark it sounds more like Jonny to me but it's not that easy to tell as you can hear Brian Eno as well as Chris & Jonny talking, laughing and singing.

 

Other people said they thought it was Guy, but I ALWAYS SAID IT SOUNDED MORE LIKE JONNY. MWAHAHA. I knew it. :smug:

Lyrics that are in a song but aren't in the official lyrics on their website. Maybe she didn't answer it because she doesn't know either.

 

I SLIDE ON A MONKEY

 

If anybody can figure out which song I'm talking about, I'll give you a reward. I'll give you a better reward if you can tell me what the lyrics are (assuming those aren't it).

 

Murder? :confused:

Murder? :confused:

:lol: YES

 

Now tell me what he's really saying...

:lol: YES

 

Now tell me what he's really saying...

 

2.25, it really sounds like I slide on a monkey :laugh3:

2.25, it really sounds like I slide on a monkey :laugh3:

See!?! It's nice to know I'm not going crazy. :nice:

:lol: YES

 

Now tell me what he's really saying...

 

from the recordings page:

 

 

 

Murder coming to get us

Yeah coming to get us and away we hide

Murder, see it all around us

See it all around us

And away we hide

 

Murder coming to get us

They're coming to get us

And away we hide

Away we hide

 

Tie me to a tree

Tie my hands above my head

Sing a song to me

Sing a song like what you said

 

And they're gonna murder me

They're gonna take me down

Even before I sleep

I cry murder

 

Come spit at us

Come and throw your weight around

Come and fight with us

Try and knock us to the ground

 

'Cause they're gonna murder me

They're gonna take me down

Even before I sleep

I scream murder

Murder

 

Oh now what can it possibly gain?

Oh what can it possibly gain?

Oh now what can it possibly gain?

Oh yeah what can it possibly gain?

 

Cry murder, murder

I cry murder

 

Murder I'm coming to get us

I'm coming to get us

And away we hide

Murder, see it all around us

See it all around us

And away we hide

Murder coming to get us

It's coming to get us

And away we hide

Murder, see it all around you

See it all around you

And away we hide

 

 

 

edit: oh, i just listened to the part you're referring to and realized that it's not any of the actual lyrics :dunce:

 

hmm... it sounds like he says, "somethingsomething ok" maybe "that's right, ok"... i don't know. :P

^ This line isn't mentioned. It's between

 

And they're gonna murder me

They're gonna take me down

Even before I sleep

I cry murder

 

and

Come spit at us

Come and throw your weight around

Come and fight with us

Try and knock us to the ground

I SLIDE ON A MONKEY

 

You know, I suppose it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility, considering the second line in 1'36" (also during the AROBTTH era) is "like monkeys in cages".

oops, posted in wrong thread

February 4, 2011 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom

 

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"I have a bit of a problem, I have been with my boyfriend for almost 10 years, we even have a 2 year old together, but lately we have been arguing non stop. If I didn't have a child with him I'm sure I would break it off. I almost feel like all of this fighting is getting in the way of my parenting.What should I do? Caitlin."

 

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The Oracle replies:

 

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February 4, 2011 - submitted by Timmy, United States of America

 

Q. Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION - #11

"If your neighbor takes you out for dinner and from time to time, he shares some of his wine with you, does that mean I am financially in his debt? My neighbor is demanding I pay him 100 dollars for all the nice things he ever did for me. Can a person be a good deeds bank account - where you can get cash later for gifts given now? Your wisdom would be much appreciated in this. Thank you!

Timmy"

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Wow, quite frankly I am shocked. In my opinion your neighbour has no right to ask for any financial reimbursement from gifting you dinner and wine etc. Some might say that you took advantage of his generosity but to me it sounds like he had an ulterior motive anyway so was not to be trusted. Gifts by definition are exactly that and you can't suddenly take them back further down the line. I took my ex to the Maldives should I be demanding payment now that we're not together? No of course not, that idea is ridiculous. Hmm but then again... I am joking! Judge Judy would certainly agree with me and your neighbour should not see a penny from you but perhaps in future it would be wise not to accept any similar offers or to occasionally return the gestures to make it more even. Over to you...

 

I think that if you hadn't been clearly warned that retribution would later be demanded, then in no way are you financially obliged towards your neighbour. So it's quite mean for him to ask. But then, I suppose you are still obliged morally. Although good deeds should always be done for free, I still try to pay someone back the kindness they offered, but rather by returning the favour, not in cash! Perhaps your neighbour is asking for money because he has financial problems at the moment. So you could find a way of helping him out, by what means you can afford: for example you may explain that you can't give him $100, but you are there if he needs your help. That way you would show your gratitude, by still making it clear that you won't pay for friendship. If however, he's doing fine and is simply trying to make a profit out it, make your opinion clear and get away from that harmful relationship! I hope things turn out well. Colleen, France

 

Our answer is gonna be a bit pretentious, but here goes: Marcel Mauss, the French anthropologist, claimed in his research that “free gifts” are a modern misconception of capitalism. He shows that in primitive times’ gift economy, there was an obligation to accept a gift, but always to reciprocate one, and he shows how this still operates in modern times. For example, if you're invited to a wedding and bring a gift, it is already a “payment” for the “free” food served there, and you would certainly expect a gift from that same person in your own wedding. In this sense, there are no "free gifts". We are in fact all "a good deed bank account" (love that phrase btw).

However, it seems to us that your neighbor is confusing money economy with gift economy, or in more plain words, just being an impolite jerk. We do not live in a tribe anymore, so he needed at least to hint in advance that he is expecting a return, also no one said a gift has to be reciprocated with hard cash. Our advice: give him 10 dollars and say good riddance!

Cheers, Yonatan.

 

If your neighbor has a good heart (no hidden agendas) he/she will expect nothing in return. Dinner = quality time = caring = a form of love therefore no strings attached since love is freedom. Great people are popular, everyone wants to have dinner with them. Being with people is loving people too it doesn't need to be attached to owing or debt. Sophie

 

Pay the neighbour his $100 so that he no longer thinks you're in "debt" to him. Then continue to treat him well in word and in deed. Try to demonstrate with your actions how a decent human being treats others: with kindness, patience, forgiveness, and generosity, regardless of whether or not it's ever reciprocated. Bitterness and resentment are, perhaps, the easiest emotions to feel in this sort of confrontation, but in the end they are always the least rewarding. Relationships of all sorts often experience growth after going through, and resolving, conflict, and are that much more meaningful for having done so.

Consider what it would be like having your neighbour as your friend, versus as your enemy (especially if neither of you intend to move any time soon.)

I heard it said once that anger should be a short-term visitor, not a long-term guest; Let your anger drive you to resolve this issue without stooping down to his level. Ask yourself, “Five years from now, how will I have wished I had responded to this.”

This is certainly not the easiest way to handle the situation, but remember: bitterness is not known for its healing abilities. Hope this helps! Harley.

 

I believe a GIFT must be well-thought-of before given, by the "Giver".

I can give the gift from my heart with no strings or hidden agendas attached to it - it is truly a PRESENT (in the now).

When I think later: maybe I should not have given the gift, then I know that is not my heart speaking, but my ego. Marina.

 

I think, legally, terminology could dictate some implications (or was dinner "a gift"?), but we leave jurisdiction well behind when talking about a simple dinner (albeit with wine!) with friends and neighbours. The simple act of one person purchasing dinner is considered not only customary, but done out of sheer empathy and kindness. Obviously, if the payee makes the issue of reciprocity known upon buying dinner, then there may be some obligation for you to return the favour. However, I think all this messing about could be easily solved by you taking your (hopefully now not estranged) neighbour out to dinner. Just make sure YOU pick up the cost and provide some polite, friendly banter! Tom

 

I would honestly say that while you might be in your neighbor's "debt", I hardly think it appropriate to demand cash from you.

Look at it this way a person does a good deed, (in this case, taking you out to dinner, giving you wine) to feel good about themselves. In most cases, people don't expect something in return. This is not to say that they would not be delighted to receive something in return, (i.e. you take him out for dinner at a later date, etc) but if the person is truly trying to be a do gooder, they shouldn't be blackmailing you as such, which, is really what they're doing.

You shouldn't be a "good deed bank". The best way to solve this, peacefully, is to have a talk with the person, maybe over dinner, and then you pay the tab as a show of goodwill. Have a system set up where if he takes you out for dinner, then you pay for dinner next time.

Sometimes, a simple talk will solve layers upon layers of issues. Simplicity is best. Fox

 

We should not give only to expect a payback eh!? Nej nej, we should give not expecting anything back. God bless you guys. Annso

 

The definition of a favor: something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration. The definition of neighbor: a person who shows kindliness or helpfulness toward his other fellow humans.

Apparently your neighbor needs a vocabulary lesson because he obviously does not comprehend the meaning of these words. Instead of sending your neighbor 100 dollars, send him a dictionary with a note attached that says this: "Knowledge will get you much farther than money will."

Maybe this sounds harsh, but your neighbor doesn't seem all that benevolent either... Hannah, Omaha, NE.

 

Thanks to everyone and apologies to the regulars who write every week; please don't stop replying.

 

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Is She gonna answer today???

^ :lol: I was just thinking that (but was too chicken to say something)

Sometimes she's very late :P

^

♫ ... for a very important date ♫

 

:wink:

Oh wait, she's starting to upload them now... :lol:

 

another question about R#42 :veryangry:

February 7, 2011 - submitted by Rafael, Brazil

 

Q. Hey Oracle! Are you ok? What about Roadie #42? Have you talked with him?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

He's a tinker that Roadie #42. I was in The Bakery and he was in The Beehive and we had a chat on Skype... not happy; I was promised a brew!

 

I have no news but there's sure to be a blog soon...

February 7, 2011 - submitted by Jimbob, United Kingdom

 

Q. Oracle, I recently went to see Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (that's desert, not to be confused with dessert) and thought it was amazing. Have you seen it, do you know if any of the 5 band members have seen it anywhere around the globe (and if so, any thoughts on it)?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I'm not really into those big all singing all dancing glam productions to be honest. I'm more your Sweeney Todd type. The band members haven't caught the production either but if you say it's good Jimbob maybe I will rent the film and if I like it, I'll don myself a feather boa and glitter and get down to the theatre...

February 7, 2011 - submitted by Jack, United States of America

 

Q. I'd be very impressed if you knew the answer to this question but I don't expect you to. I was wondering what Chris had written on his hand at their first gig as shown by a picture in the first gig video. I just found it amusing to see Chris having something on his hand even back then!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Basically Chris writes on his hand to remind him of two things; dedications and on this occasion as seen on 16th January 1998 of the Timeline, the set list of songs to be played that night.

Oh oracle :dozey:

 

 

I need lp5 info

yeah lp5 info will be great

holy sheesh i asked that question months ago...how does this Oracle system work?

holy sheesh i asked that question months ago...how does this Oracle system work?

EDIT: nevermind, I misunderstood your question :tongue:

 

Although maybe she was holding the question until she could get an accurate answer from someone; she just spoke with Roadie #42, so maybe he knew the answer.

holy sheesh i asked that question months ago...how does this Oracle system work?

 

Haha seriously! One of my questions got answered months after I asked it as well :P