This is a Call (59 page)

‘
Slow down!
’

Mission Impossible, ‘Life Already Drawn’, written by Mission Impossible, from the first Mission Impossible demo tape.

‘
To err is human, so what the fuck are you? Working so hard to make me perfect too …
’

Mission Impossible, ‘To Err Is Human’, written by Dave Grohl, from the first Mission Impossible demo tape.

‘
I can’t promise perfection, I can only try
’

Mission Impossible, ‘I Can Only Try’, written by Mission Impossible, from the split EP
Thanks
(Sammich, 1985).

‘
If you’re really upset and you don’t know what to do, then shout it out or talk it out, don’t crawl into your shell
’

Mission Impossible, ‘Into Your Shell’, written by Mission Impossible, from the split EP
Thanks
(Sammich, 1985).

‘
Now I’m off to face a new horizon but I don’t think I’ll be alone.
’

Mission Impossible, ‘Now I’m Alone’, written by Mission Impossible, from the split EP
Thanks
(Sammich, 1985).

‘
… more from a three minute record than we ever learned in school
’

Bruce Springsteen, ‘No Surrender’, written by Bruce Springsteen, published by Bruce Springsteen (ASCAP), from the album
Born in the U.S.A.
(Columbia, 1984).

‘We’re from the basement /We’re from underground /We want to break all barriers with our sound /We’re sick and tired of fucking rejection / But we’re not down ’cause we got a direction.
’

Scream, ‘We’re Fed Up’, written by Scream, from the album
Still Screaming
(Dischord, 1983).

‘
Yesterday it rained so hard I thought the roof was gonna give / But now today’s so bright, just wanna let it all in
’

Scream, ‘This Side Up’, written by Scream, from the album
This Side Up
(Dischord, 1985).

‘
The sky’s my limit
’

Dain Bramage, ‘I Scream Not Coming Down’, written by Dan Kozak and Reuben Radding, published by Dainger Island/Further Down Music, from the album
I Scream Not Coming Down
(Fartblossom, 1987).

‘
smoke rising outta Dischord House
’

Pussy Galore, ‘You Look Like a Jew’, written by Jon Spencer, published by Vinyl Drip Int., from the EP
Groovy Hate Fuck
(Shove, 1986).

‘
The spoken word is weak. Scream, motherfuckers, scream!
’

Steve Albini, ‘Spoken Word Intro Thing’, written by Steve Albini, from the album
Sub Pop 100
(Sub Pop, 1986).

‘
Damaged by you / Damaged by me / I’m confused / Confused / Don’t wanna be confused.
’

Black Flag, ‘Damaged II’, written by Greg Ginn, published by Cesstone Music (BMI), from the album
Damaged
(SST, 1981).

‘I’m a negative creep, I’m a negative creep, I’m a negative creep and I’m stoned
’ Nirvana, ‘Negative Creep’, written by Kurt Cobain, published by The End of Music/EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc. (BMI), from the album
Bleach
(Sub Pop, 1989).

‘
over-bored and self-assured
’

Nirvana, ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, written by Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, published by The End of Music, M.J.-Twelve Music and Murky Slough Music, all EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc., all BMI, from the album
Nevermind
(Geffen, 1991).

‘
With the lights out, it’s less dangerous. Here we are now, entertain us …
’ Nirvana, ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, written by Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, published by The End of Music, M.J.-Twelve Music and Murky Slough Music, all EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc., all BMI, from the album
Nevermind
(Geffen, 1991).

‘
pretty songs
’

Nirvana, ‘In Bloom’, written by Kurt Cobain, published by The End of Music/ EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc. (BMI), from the album
Nevermind
(Geffen, 1991).

‘
plays an old guitar, with a coin found by the phone
’

Late!, ‘Friend of a Friend’, written by Dave Grohl, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, administered by EMI Music (BMI), from the album
Pocketwatch
(Simple Machines, 1993).

‘
or Flipside … one of those punk things
’

Late!, ’Just Another Story About Skeeter Thompson’, written by Dave Grohl, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, administered by EMI Music (BMI), from the album
Pocketwatch
(Simple Machines, 1993).

‘
Some say love it is a river …
’

Better Midler, ‘The Rose’, written by Amanda McBroom, published by Chappell, from the album
The Rose: The Original Soundtrack Recording
(Atlantic, 1979).

‘
Teenage angst has paid off well / Now I’m bored and old
’

Nirvana, ‘Serve the Servants’, written by Kurt Cobain, published by The End of Music/EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc. (BMI), from the album
In Utero
(Geffen, 1993).

‘
I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black
’

Nirvana, ‘Heart-Shaped Box’, written by Kurt Cobain, published by The End of Music/EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc. (BMI), from the album
In Utero
(Geffen, 1993).

‘
Cufk Tish Sips
’

Nirvana, ‘Tourette’s’, written by Kurt Cobain, published by The End of Music/EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc. (BMI), from the album
In Utero
(Geffen, 1993).

‘
Pain
’

Nirvana, ‘You Know You’re Right’, written by Kurt Cobain, published by The End of Music/EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc. (BMI), from the album
Nirvana
(Geffen, 2002).

‘
You can’t fire me because I quit’

Nirvana, ‘Scentless Apprentice’, words by Kurt Cobain, music by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, published by The End of Music/ EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc. (BMI), from the album
In Utero
(Geffen, 1993).

‘
Big train, big train, do you wanna ride my big train?
’

Mike Watt, ‘Big Train’, written by Tony Kinman and Chip Kinman, published by Sony Music Entertainment Inc., from the album
Ball-Hog or Tugboat?
(Columbia, 1995).

‘
The kids of today should defend themselves against the 70’s
’

Mike Watt, ‘Against the 70’s’, written by Mike Watt, published by Sony Music Entertainment Inc., from the album
Ball-Hog or Tugboat?
(Columbia, 1995).

‘
I don’t owe you anything
’ and ‘
How could it be I’m the only one who sees your rehearsed insanity?’
and ‘
I’ve been around all the pawns you’ve gagged and bound
’

Foo Fighters, ‘I’ll Stick Around’, written by Dave Grohl, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, administered by EMI Music (BMI), from the album
Foo Fighters
(Roswell/Capitol, 1995).

‘
This is a call to all my past resignations
’

Foo Fighters, ‘This Is a Call’, written by Dave Grohl, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, administered by EMI Music (BMI), from the album
Foo Fighters
(Roswell/Capitol, 1995).

‘
Breathe out, so I can breathe you in …
’

Foo Fighters, ‘Everlong’, written by Dave Grohl, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, from the album
The Colour and the Shape
(Roswell/Capitol, 1997).

‘We’re all gonna score. Fuck your drug war!
’

Harlingtox A. D., ‘Treason Daddy Brother in Crime Real Patriots Type Stuff ’, written by Harlingtox A. D., lyrics by Bruce Merkle, published by Harlingtox A. D., from the album
Harlingtox Angel Divine
(Laundry Room, 1996).

‘
I have always been a stupid fucker.
’

Harlingtox A. D., ‘Obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree’, written by Harlingtox A. D., lyrics by Bruce Merkle, published by Harlingtox A. D., from the album
Harlingtox Angel Divine
(Laundry Room, 1996).

‘
In all of the time that we’ve shared I’ve never been so scared
’

Foo Fighters, ‘Doll’, written by Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, from the album
The Colour and the Shape
(Roswell/ Capitol, 1997).

‘
I’m not scared
’

Foo Fighters, ‘New Way Home’, written by Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, from the album
The Colour and the Shape
(Roswell/Capitol, 1997).

‘
the boats and the King Dome
’

Foo Fighters, ‘New Way Home’, written by Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, from the album
The Colour and the Shape
(Roswell/Capitol, 1997).

‘
Line up all the bastards, all we want is the truth
’

Foo Fighters, ‘Stacked Actors’, written by Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, Flying Earform Music and Living Under a Rock Music, administered by EMI Virgin Songs, Inc. (BMI), from the album
There Is Nothing Left to Lose
(Roswell/Capitol, 1995).

‘
Into the sun we climb. Climbing our wings will burn bright. Everyone strapped in tight, we’ll ride it out. I’ll be coming home next year.
’

Foo Fighters, ‘Next Year’, written by Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, Flying Earform Music and Living Under a Rock Music, administered by EMI Virgin Songs, Inc. (BMI), from the album
There Is Nothing Left to Lose
(Roswell/Capitol, 1995).

‘
Mine is yours and yours is mine / There is no divide / In your honor I would die tonight
.’

Foo Fighters, ‘In Your Honor’, written by Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music and I Love the Punk Rock Music, both administered by Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Living Under a Rock Music, administered by Universal Music Corp. (AS CAP), and Flying Earform Music (BMI), from the album
InYour Honor
(Roswell/RCA, 2005).

‘
This is the last song that I will dedicate to you
’

Foo Fighters, ‘The Last Song’, written by Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music and I Love the Punk Rock Music, both administered by Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Living Under a Rock Music, administered by Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP), and Flying Earform Music (BMI), from the album
InYour Honor
(Roswell/RCA, 2005).

‘The only thing I ever ask of you is you gotta promise not to stop when I say when
’ Foo Fighters, ‘Everlong’, written by Dave Grohl, published by M.J.-Twelve Music, from the album
The Colour and the Shape
(Roswell/Capitol, 1997).

‘
Echoes, silence, patience and grace, all of these moments I’ll never replace
’

Foo Fighters, ‘Home’, written by Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music and I Love the Punk Rock Music, both administered by Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Living Under a Rock Music, administered by Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP), and Flying Earform Music (BMI), from the album
Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
(Roswell/RCA, 2007).

‘
unwanted strangers, exploited and dangerous
’

Them Crooked Vultures, ‘Elephant’, written by Them Crooked Vultures, published by Board Stiff Music (BMI), M.J.-Twelve Music, administered by songs of Universal Inc. (BMI), Cap Three, Ltd. (ASCAP), from the album
Them Crooked Vultures
(Columbia, 2009).

‘
Goodbye Jimmy, farewell youth
’

Foo Fighters, ‘Word Forward’, written by Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music and I Love the Punk Rock Music, both administered by Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Living Under a Rock Music, administered by Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP), and Flying Earform Music and Ruthensmear Music, both administered by Bug Music (BMI), from the album
Greatest Hits
(Roswell/Sony, 2009).

‘
I should have known, I was inside of you
’ and ‘
I cannot forgive you yet, to leave my heart in debt
’

Foo Fighters, ‘I Should Have Known’, written by Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music and I Love the Punk Rock Music, both administered by Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Living Under a Rock Music, administered by Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP), and Flying Earform Music and Ruthensmear Music, both administered by Bug Music (BMI), from the album
Wasting Light
(Roswell/RCA, 2011).

‘
came without a warning
’

Foo Fighters, ‘I Should Have Known’, written by Foo Fighters, published by M.J.-Twelve Music and I Love the Punk Rock Music, both administered by Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Living Under a Rock Music, administered by Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP), and Flying Earform Music and Ruthensmear Music, both administered by Bug Music (BMI), from the album
Wasting Light
(Roswell/RCA, 2011).