New Songs

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I braved two Austin Walmarts in a Texas A&M sweatshirt (we just beat University of Texas 12-7) to find this. The Walmart associates at the first were absolutely clueless, but at the second, I had more luck.

No More Cloudy Days- I agree with Irene above.

Fast Company- Seems very retro. Good beat. Not impressed with Don's falsetto (I'd rather hear his sexy normal voice), but the harmonies are great. You can hear Glenn very well in the chorus. I do love the line "Fast company... you're going nowhere fast."

Do Something- gorgeous. Tim's vocals are terrific, lovely melody, and I like the country-fied arrangement. Easy on the ears, that's for sure!


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Here's the lyrics for "Fast Company." There are a couple lines I'm not sure of - if I could get some help, that would be great! I'll do Tim's later - right now, the family awaits!

Fast Company

Now, where you going?
Now, what’s the rush?
You listen here
No, you just hush
I know what you think
That man don’t know anything
But I’ve been around a while
I know what’s happening

Everybody wanna check you out
Everybody wanna be your friend
And all this pressure
Where do I fit in?
They don’t own up and you don’t know (?)
Ain’t got nothing you ain’t got
But you keep on runnin, you keep on runnin’ with the

Fast company
Fast company
You’re going nowhere, you’re going nowhere fast
Fast company
Fast company
You’re going nowhere, you’re going nowhere fast

Now it’s alright
To have some fun
This is your time
Your life has just begun
You race straight out the door
Don’t have very much to say
Your motor’s runnin’ hot
You can’t wait [?] anyway

Lookin’ up the road ahead
You can’t see very far
Remember where you come from
Remember who you are
Be careful what you say
Be careful who you trust
This world is beautiful
This world is dangerous

Fast company
Fast company
You’re going nowhere, you’re going nowhere fast
Fast company
Fast company
You’re going nowhere, you’re going nowhere fast

Talk to me and help me try to remember
How it feels to be so in doubt (?)
Talk to me and help me try to remember
That ragin’ fire that the years put out

Fast company
Fast company
You’re going nowhere, you’re going nowhere fast
Fast company
Fast company
You’re going nowhere, you’re going nowhere fast

(Repeat a few times)


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[EasyFeeling]

In the meantime I've heard these new songs and I have to say Do Something killed me. The melody and harmonies are wonderful and Timmy's voice is superb. Love it from start to finish. That's a characteristic Eagles song to my liking.

Fast Company, I'm not sure yet. I really like this song however it sounds more like a Don solo song. Reminds me of Inside Job. I think I need to listen to it more often.

All in all I'm really happy about these new songs. Can't wait for new album.

[Z]

I love this song!!!!


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Be careful what you say
Be careful who you trust
This world is beautiful
This world is dangerous

[EasyFeeling]

Which one do you love?

[timfan]

I got the CD!! yay!!! only one Walmart in the whole HUGE city had it so...i went to edge of the city to get it; but it sure was worth it...I'm listening to it right now! (Kath is happy can you tell? )

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And the lyrics to Do Something:

Do Something

I’ve been walkin’ through the fields
And on the streets of town
Trying to make sense of what you left me
Everything that I believed in
Has been turned upside down
And now it seems the whole wide world’s gone crazy

But when I feel like giving up
And I’m ready to walk away
In the stillness, I can hear
A voice inside me say

Do something
Do something
It’s too late for saving face
Don’t just stand there takin’ up space
Why don’t you do something?
Do something
It’s not over
No, it’s never too late

You were always on my side
Love was all we had
Now I sit and watch our love unraveling
I pick up the morning paper
All the news is bad
How did we get on this road we’re traveling?

But when I feel like giving up
And there’s nowhere left to go
That’s the time I dig down deep
The only thing I know

Do something
Do something
Don’t leave it up for someone else
Don’t feel sorry for yourself
Why don’t you do something?
Do something
It’s not over
No, it’s never too late

Run away

Don: You can’t run away
All your honor
For your pride
You’ll sleep better
Knowin’ you tried

To do something
Do something
It’s too easy not to care
You’re not ready for the rockin’ chair
Get up and do something
Do something
Don’t wait too long
Even if it’s wrong
You’ve got to do something
Do something
It’s not over
No, it’s never too late



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A little lyrics analysis:

Fast Company seems like a straightfoward cautionary tale to new kids in town; however, I like that the bridge towards the end complicates matters with the 'veteran' yearning for the 'lean and hungry' days.

Do Something is certainly very readily applicable to the Eagles and the new album they've been alluding to since 2001, isn't it?


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[EasyFeeling]

Congratulations Kath.

Oh, the lyrics, thank you! I've listened to the song 10 times at least today and I've decided it's my absolute favourite Timmy song.

[glenneaglesfan]

WOW!! That's all I can say! Thanks so much for getting those lyrics down, Nancy. I see Fast Company as a father talking to his son, with some wistful memories of his own youth. Do Something - on the surface about a failing relationship, but it could equally apply to a lot of decisions people need to make in life.

I think I'll have to wait and see if it comes out over here as the DVD won't play on my equipment. I downloaded a free decoder to watch Almost Famous when Kay sent it to me, but it was a trial and has expired.

Btw, I laughed at your tales of Walmart! I don't suppose our significant others would have tried so hard!


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