Interpret theme song

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acwoodcraft-1 — 16 years ago(November 25, 2009 04:09 PM)

If I remember, I think when it was first shown on TV they used an instrumental version of the theme then as well.
Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans

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OptimusTimelord — 16 years ago(March 03, 2010 04:51 AM)

I know the 'only way to win is cheat' verse is from a scene in the movie, but I've never heard this verse before;
I try to find a way to make
all our little joys relate
without that ever-present hate
but now I know that it's too late, and
[REFRAIN]
Is it available on any version of the song anywhere? I don't own the soundtrack, maybe someone can tell me if these two extra verses are on it?
"
All
the long distance lines are down? What about the satellites, is it snowing in space?"

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OptimusTimelord — 15 years ago(October 27, 2010 08:44 AM)

To answer my own question; just got a copy of the soundtrack on CD and it's basically just a compilation of sound clips from the movie.
Glad I didn't pay much for it. But the mystery of that additional verse continues
"
All
the long distance lines are down? What about the satellites, is it snowing in space?"

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shieldsdraeger — 9 years ago(January 14, 2017 05:09 PM)

I presume that the verse starting-(1)I try to find a way to make- is part of the official
lyrics. But I have yet to find a recorded version that includes that verse. Some also
omit the verse starting-(2)The only way to win is cheat. The soundtrack version used over
the opening credits includes #2, but not #1. The version sung during Painless' last
supper is even shorter. It omits #1 and skips from the end of verse #2 to the final
extended refrain. They use a wonderful instrumental and choral version(No Lyrics) for
the following sequence-Painless' res-erection. They must have used whichever version fit
the edited sequence, timewise.

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krisluvkev — 16 years ago(April 21, 2009 09:19 PM)

great song

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krisluvkev — 16 years ago(May 13, 2009 08:53 PM)

tHAT WAS A VERY THOUGHTFUL AND INSIGHTFUL 14 YEAR OLD

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jefgg — 12 years ago(August 28, 2013 05:47 PM)

The singers of the song should have been shot. They sound like they are on valium. Someone capable of singing with feeling and emotion should have sang it. Janis Joplin would have been excellent.

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dsnyder1 — 12 years ago(October 23, 2013 09:54 PM)

The low key way they sang it was done purposely,it was done for effect.You meant should have SUNG it.A real emotional variation IMO would have been over the top.

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robertfranz — 12 years ago(September 08, 2013 08:14 AM)

I find it disheartening that anyone could require interpretation of one of the most transparent and accessible anthems of the 20th century.
Do you need Cliff Notes for Happy Birthday?

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thomasam32 — 9 years ago(June 02, 2016 10:14 AM)

I like a lot of the lyrics throughout the song, they're poetic and beautiful particularly within the backdrop of the movie and the Korean War.
Still though the main refrain drives me crazy. "Suicide is painless"? Why would it be painless? "It brings on many changes"? Yes, I would think dying would bring on a few changes here and there. It's kind of a big deal.
That's just written in a very clunky kind of way. It's too bad because much of the rest of the song is great.

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eyeonyouproductions — 9 years ago(June 18, 2016 10:21 AM)

Life sucks, then you die That's pretty much what it means. Take it or leave it, it's gonna happen, so you might as well learnt to roll with it.