Steve Brock from Az Big X fan! The lyric: "We gave up trying so long ago" has always hit me hard. The song is a great description of a relationship where one is depressed and the other doesn't know how to respond to it. Pat from Fargo Bought "See How We Are" on release in '87, but failed to notice Dave Alvin wrote it. Saw Dave Alvin and the Guilty ones in KC 09/21/24. His version is a LOT This song is beloved by the band's fans and has grown in popularity, but it was never a hit. A victim of timing, the late '80s found X out-of-favor at radio stations, as anything perceived as "Punk" had a hard time getting airplay (Billy Idol excepted). “4th of July” is a song by American rock band X, from their sixth studio album See How We Are. It was released in 1987 as the first single from the album by Elektra Records. Soundgarden is familiar with apocalyptic themes, and 4th Of July is rife with them. The song isn’t actually about Independence Day; it seems to be about the end of the world. In the track, the narrator sees lights in the sky that remind him of fireworks on the actual 4th of July holiday. It also seems a bit disjointed and almost rambling, which makes sense as Chris Cornell revealed that the Robert Christgau reviewed the album in his 1987 "Consumer Guide" column for The Village Voice: "Even during the first four songs, when the sustained detail of the writing--with a boost from Dave Alvin's tormented yet unembittered '4th of July'—makes it seems [sic] they'll fight for every inch, you miss Billy Zoom's syncretic junk: fine though he is, Tony Gilkyson is too neoclassy for these G: 320033 Cadd9: x32033 Em7: 0x2033 [Intro] G Em7 [Verse] G D She's waiting for me when I get home from work Cadd9 G But things just ain't the same G D She turns out the light and cries in t Your music playlist for the 4th of July! Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USALenny Kravitz - American WomanMiley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate SonKaty Perry - FireworkJohn Mellencamp - Pink HousesBonnie McKee - American GirlJames Brown - Living In AmericaDemi Lovoto - Made In The USAKenny Chesney - American KidsGeorge Michael - Freedom! ’90The Beach Boys The punk band X recorded '4th of July,' a song written by Dave Alvin, 4th of July Lyrics & Meanings: She's waitin' for me / When I get home from work / Oh, but things ain't just the same / She turns out the light / And cries in the dark / Won't answer when I call her name / / On the stairs I smoke a / Cigarette alone / Mexican kids are shootin' / Fireworks below / Hey baby, it's the Fourth of July / Hey baby, it it's about independence day - not necessary the 4th of july in the literal sense since the mexican kids are lighting fireworks below (mexicans celebrate independence day on september 16th). his woman doesn't love him anymore, he's spending his time on the stairs alone, and he has decided to leave her. Original lyrics of 4th Of July song by X. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of X lyrics. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. X - 4th of July Lyrics. She's waitin' for me when I get home from work Oh but things just ain't the same She turns out the light and cries in the dark And she won't. Official video for "4th of July" by X. Fourth Of July Chords by X. One accurate version. Play along with original audio www.xtheband.comBandcamp- The 4th of July is here, and in 2025, we have a whole weekend to celebrate. That's right, the holiday falls on a Friday, which means it's officially time to slam that laptop shut and get ready for three days of cookouts, fireworks, and, yes, music. For us, no 4th of July celebration is complete with Listen to 4th of July by X. See lyrics and music videos, find X tour dates, buy concert tickets, and more! Last year’s Independence Day choice was a tuneful ditty named “4 th of July” by Shooter Jennings. This year, another song with the identically appropriate title by the simplest group ever to alphabetize in your record collection: X. The LP version of X's 4th of July from the album "See How We Are". Written by Dave Alvin. Looking for good Fourth of July songs to celebrate the red, white, and blue? From patriotic songs to party anthems, the best 4th of July songs are great for your next barbecue or fireworks show. Including songs that mention 4th of July, our Independence Day playlist also features popular hits,
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