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g---------------------------------7-9-12---|
d-7-7-10-7----7-7-10-7----7-9-10-----------|
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g----------7--9-12--------------14---------|
d-7-9-10---x--x--x-(end with >)--x---------|
a-x-x--x---5--7-10--------------12---------|
E-5-7--8-----------------------------------|
Riff C
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b-----------------------------------------------|
g-7-7-10--9-10----7-7-10--9-10--5-5-5-5-5-5-5---|
d-x-x--x--x--x----x-x--x--x--x--5-5-5-5-5-5-5---|
a-5-5--8--7--8----5-5--8--7--8--3-3-3-3-3-3-3---|
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Riff A
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b------------------------------------------|
g-7-7-5-3--7-7-5-5--7-7-5-3--7-7-5-5-------|
d-7-7-5-3--7-7-5-5--7-7-5-3--7-7-5-5-------|
a-5-5-3-1--5-5-3-3--5-5-3-1--5-5-3-3-------|
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Repeat ^ for verse
Riff B
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d-7-7-7-7-7--5-5-5-5-5--3-3-3-3-3--2-2-2-2-2----|
a-7-7-7-7-7--5-5-5-5-5--3-3-3-3-3--2-2-2-2-2----|
E-5-5-5-5-5--3-3-3-3-3--1-1-1-1-1--0-0-0-0-0----|
Chorus (Eryn Smith i don't want...)
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g-5-5-5-5-3-3-3-3--------------------------|
d-5-5-5-5-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5----------|
a-3-3-3-3-1-1-1-1-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5----------|
E-----------------1-1-1-1-3-3-3-3----------|
Repeat riff b, then riff a, then riff b. Then Chorus, Then Riff C
(You should know..)
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d-5-----3---------5-----------------------|
a-5-----3-End ON--5-----------------------|
E-7-----1---------3-----------------------|
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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Ultra Violet Average |
#1 by Ultra Violet at Mar 1, 1972 at 5:20 AM EST |
| I agree with eternallygrunge, it seems more of a break-up or anti-love song esp. the ending | |
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The Random Rock Average |
#2 by The Random Rocker at May 7, 1972 at 1:32 PM EST |
| explain what beutifully written means. there is a difference between a good song and a song that sounds good. people shouldnt listen to music just because the tune is pleasing to them. but thats kind of silly that i came to this site and looked up a song that i dont like. i have to admit though, when i first listened to this song before, it was stuck in my head all of the time. but i dont like it anymore- so i guess if you have a real passion for sex (you sex addict, jk) this could be a real meaningful song to you. but i think this song is stupid | |
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Crystal Average |
#3 by Crystal at May 31, 1975 at 3:35 AM EST |
| Yeah - They/Shawn said that "It's about falling in love with a punk chick". I can see where's you're getting the "break-up" thing, though - the line "It's over" would suggest this, plus "though I know we'll leave here lonely, 'cause in the end, it's meant to be that way anyway." seems more about the fact that he knows it won't last. | |
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Keith Average |
#4 by Keith Amaral at Nov 10, 1977 at 2:49 PM EST |
| "eryn smith" (not her real name) was a girl shawn that met on a cruise. | |
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Sawyer Rhythm Player |
#5 by Sawyer Hildebrandt at Apr 23, 1978 at 10:27 AM EST |
| i love this song...i have it memorized & in class, my friend and i will freestyle it...we sing the guitar parts and everything...haha...if i was eryn smith, i'd be very flattered...when i grow up, i decided i want to be eryn smith...i'm not joking. I LOVE THE MATCHES! | |
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SLIPKNOT FUCING Rhythm Player |
#6 by SLIPKNOT FUCING RULES!!!! v at Jan 14, 1982 at 8:49 PM EST |
| tuna_at i would rather have good bands make love songs like this then listen to the other more shitty love songs that are out. | |
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Dillon Rhythm Player |
#7 by Dillon H. at Jul 8, 1983 at 8:13 PM EST |
| even though i dont think this is a love song at all it seems more about him breaking up with a girl because he thinks its going to happen anyways its more of an anti-love song. saying no point in trying your meant to be lonely | |
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austin Rhythm Player |
#8 by austin ballard at Apr 22, 1986 at 7:26 AM EST |
| Eryn is acually a real person, and Her and Shawn are really good friends. They met on a cruse ship, when they were younger. | |
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albert Rhythm Player |
#9 by albert casualtie at May 23, 1987 at 3:43 PM EST |
| My second favorite Matches song and one of my favorite new-age love songs. Quite obvious what it's about.. | |
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Thomas Average |
#10 by Thomas Reuter at Jan 30, 1989 at 3:06 AM EST |
| the real eryn smith is fucking gorgeous. her name isnt eryn smith by the way.. | |
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Zach Rhythm Player |
#11 by Zach at Aug 16, 1993 at 2:49 AM EST |
| Heh, my sister's name is Erin Smith. I play this to piss her off, but I think she actually likes it. | |
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jimmy Wanna Be |
#12 by jimmy henry at Jan 12, 1995 at 9:58 AM EST |
| micheal, i don't see how you can say this song is stupid. shawn harris is an extremely talented writer, and this song is beautifully written, even if it is just about sex. | |
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kyle Average |
#13 by kyle anderson at Sep 19, 1995 at 4:06 AM EST |
| the matches are SOOO good. but i dont like these lyrics. like nofx said "stop singing songs of birds and love u've killed it now u've freed the dove" enough love songs. this songs catchy tho. | |
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Dakota Average |
#14 by Dakota Keyes at Jul 25, 1996 at 5:46 AM EST |
| I cant believe none of you know what this song is about. It's so obvious that its about sex, when he says stuff like, "zine between her bohemian jeans, half sober" and "shes a dog in heat" and "she has a damn nice butt". I also love the matches, but this song is stupid. if u have something else to say, please just leave a comment on this page. | |
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little Average |
#15 by little emo at Jan 17, 1997 at 6:19 PM EST |
| I agree with blink182addict/xxomfg_its_erinxx the most. But there's no proof that it's really about a long distance relationship. and its more then any kind of love related song. You people think about the words way too much. this is a very well written song. It has a great melody and energy. and it holds a lot in its meaning. | |
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Batmanuel Badass |
#16 by Batmanuel at Nov 23, 1999 at 12:34 AM EST |
| whoops said the song wrong...girls not BIRDS..u've killed the owl. my bad.. | |
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Francis Average |
#17 by Francis Delongchamp at Oct 17, 2000 at 1:34 PM EST |
| I love this song. My name is Erin and this is just a kick ass song. It reminds me a lot of me and my ex actually. He feels the same way. | |
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Peter Wanna Be |
#18 by Peter Lambden at Jun 18, 2001 at 3:18 PM EST |
| Okay you're all wrong! This is blink182addict again (I forgot my passoword.)...Anyway this song is about how he was in a long distance relationship with a girl (If you ever go down to Huntington). But he's getting bored of her because of the distance, though she doesn't feel the same way (She's got ADD, but isn't bored with me.). He tells her it's over but she tries to make him stay. When he says he just wants her to hold him but knows they'll leave there lonely he means where ever they're at they're gonna leave alone because they have to go seperate ways. He still thinks Eryn is an awesome girl but it's meant to be a "just friend" type thing because of the distance and he'll never forget her.So yes, it's a break up song but it's not an anti-love song. | |
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Erik Lead Player |
#19 by Erik StJimmy at Sep 30, 2001 at 3:47 PM EST |
| Yeah - They/Shawn said that "It's about falling in love with a punk chick". I can see where's you're getting the "break-up" thing, though - the line "It's over" would suggest this, plus "though I know we'll leave here lonely, 'cause in the end, it's meant to be that way anyway." seems more about the fact that he knows it won't last. | |
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Cicely aka Icic Badass |
#20 by Cicely aka Icicles and CSkank Shankle (if u stalk me i will shoot you.) at Apr 24, 2002 at 9:53 AM EST |
| this is my favorite the matches song, ever. WOW. | |
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matt Average |
#21 by matt spolsky at Jun 27, 2002 at 9:07 AM EST |
| its a pretty good love song. unique. and tuna_at sorry to break it to you, but i don't ever think love songs will die. | |
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Avinash Average |
#22 by Avinash Dutta at Mar 28, 2007 at 6:37 AM EST |
| I agree with blink182addict/xxomfg_its_erinxx the most. But there's no proof that it's really about a long distance relationship. and its more then any kind of love related song. You people think about the words way too much. this is a very well written song. It has a great melody and energy. and it holds a lot in its meaning. | |
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