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Post by guests on Jan 24, 2008 15:03:19 GMT
Hey jamiemac.....karma to you for this thread  But here's the bad bit....KoL has just made me have a midlife crisis. It makes me so nostalgic for my youth, and makes me wish they were around to listen to in 1990. So instead of doing what i have been doing for the last 15 years (i.e bringing up kids and forgetting my other side), I keep remembering life in my twenties. If only I'd had KoL as a soundtrack then..... But for nowadays "wicker chair" reminds me of my old man..need I say more? You and I have a lot in common, Alexsol! But instead of giving me a mid-life crisis, KOL has made me really excited about music again...I haven't been so excited about a band in a long, long time. It feels good. And even though everyone is younger than me on here, this forum is a lot of fun. I've even tried to find more "age appropriate" forums, but they're boring! But, yeah, since most of the people on here are in their late teens/twenties, it does make me nostalgic when they talk about college, first jobs, first loves etc. They're going through such a fun time of life. Not to say that getting old is boring and sucks, but my 20's sure were fun! I totally went off topic, didn't I? I'm starting to sound like an old rambling person with Alzheimers.......uh oh. Just nod your head and politely agree with me. |
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Post by ahasarah on Jan 24, 2008 15:56:18 GMT
I didnt have the money or the time, I had a big project at work. I so WISH i fucked work off and went. I regret it so much  Finally a reason Jamie! I was worried at the time that you thought I was some weirdo - actually, don't say anything to that, you probably did  I'm gonna retreat back to lurkerdom now...... |
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Post by sovietkitsch on Jan 24, 2008 17:51:21 GMT
Your so lucky your mates are being cooperative. Mine are the kind to say, oh yeah I'll come. Then when it comes down to it say they can't. I'm worried they will do it with this, and I really wanna see the Kings again this year! I know the feeling! Nobody is sure about whether they want to go to Werchter this year or not. And now we agreed on not to go, but to go to Pukkelpop instead. But if it turns out Kings of Leon will be playing at Werchter this year after all, I'll hurt my friends, for sure. |
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Post by loserresol on Jan 24, 2008 18:18:34 GMT
Aren't they gonna play pukkelpop as well?  |
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Post by sovietkitsch on Jan 24, 2008 19:44:45 GMT
I hope so! It's going to be the first time that I'll be at Pukkelpop for the full 3 days. Can't wait!
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Post by SozzellLovesKOL on Jan 24, 2008 20:14:33 GMT
Anne, what was the festival you went to last year. Was it in Belgium? Just 'cause my brother went to one in Belgium last year and I wondered if it was the same one |
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Post by chandler on Jan 24, 2008 22:05:14 GMT
Also, I suffer from depression and use the Kings music to bring me 'out of the dark' sometimes - it's nice and it always helps. Same here Helen, KOL mean so much to me because listening to their music is one thing that I know will surely make me feel better again, even if it's just a tiny bit! Also, this is gonna sound silly but this forum is actually a god send for me. Coming on here and discussing my interests, feelings the Kings! Really takes my mind off the bad things in life, and I honestly don't know what I'd do without it [edit] And did you just feel homesick Chandy? Or did you just hate London! Sorry, Sozz, I only just noticed your post! Yeah, I was just really homesick and lonely, I didn't have many friends over there and I missed my boyf like crazy! I probably would have loved London if he was there with me but it felt really isolating. It's great the Kings and HA make you feel better. All the counsellors and medication in the world could never compare to our boys' music! |
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Post by mrsjjfollowill on Jan 24, 2008 22:11:31 GMT
Ohh yeah, that's another thing moonage. The Kings have lead me to do things I wouldn't usually. Like meeting Jade for the wembley gig. The idea of meeting someone off a forum that I have never met before would have sounded ridiculous. But now I have, it was one of the best things I have done so far in my life. Sounds OTT but meeting someone who shares so many of my interests and I get on with so well, has really really helped me feel better Now I just gotta meet more of you! I've just read this Sozz thats so sweet!! i know my love, KOL have brought me great joy over the years and meeting you was one of them!! we always have LONG talks about KOL whenever we meet up and i love it, like Sozz said we have to all meet up |
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Post by SozzellLovesKOL on Jan 24, 2008 22:19:13 GMT
Goshhh  One day we'll meet more people. Like Limmy, chandler and sovvie etc. One day... |
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Post by chandler on Jan 24, 2008 22:20:49 GMT
Yeah, that would be sooo cool! It would be great if everyone could come over here for oxegen this summer, we would have a blast. Next time I'm in London, I am looking you guys up fo sho.
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Post by mrsjjfollowill on Jan 24, 2008 22:25:11 GMT
yes yes yes Chandler!!!
i hope so meeting everyone for a intimate KOL gig would be fab!
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Post by eddy cocaine. on Jan 24, 2008 22:29:16 GMT
i hope you'll all be doing this meeting stuff whilst i'm visiting my brother, then i can join in the fun!
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Post by SozzellLovesKOL on Jan 24, 2008 22:31:39 GMT
Yeah, that would be sooo cool! It would be great if everyone could come over here for oxegen this summer, we would have a blast. Next time I'm in London, I am looking you guys up fo sho. I so badly want to come to Oxegen. I would if it weren't for my useless friends! Then I could meet you! And I only just noticed what you wrote back chandler ^^^ It's a shame you didn't like it so much. But I understand completely, even London for me has lately put me down a lot. I can't wait to leave college and go to uni out of London, I need a break from this place! |
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Post by countess of leon on Jan 24, 2008 22:58:00 GMT
Hey jamiemac.....karma to you for this thread But here's the bad bit....KoL has just made me have a midlife crisis. It makes me so nostalgic for my youth, and makes me wish they were around to listen to in 1990. So instead of doing what i have been doing for the last 15 years (i.e bringing up kids and forgetting my other side), I keep remembering life in my twenties. If only I'd had KoL as a soundtrack then..... But for nowadays "wicker chair" reminds me of my old man..need I say more? You and I have a lot in common, Alexsol! But instead of giving me a mid-life crisis, KOL has made me really excited about music again...I haven't been so excited about a band in a long, long time. It feels good. And even though everyone is younger than me on here, this forum is a lot of fun. I've even tried to find more "age appropriate" forums, but they're boring! But, yeah, since most of the people on here are in their late teens/twenties, it does make me nostalgic when they talk about college, first jobs, first loves etc. They're going through such a fun time of life. Not to say that getting old is boring and sucks, but my 20's sure were fun! I totally went off topic, didn't I? I'm starting to sound like an old rambling person with Alzheimers.......uh Just nod your head and politely agree with me. Lots of head nodding going on... But I'm glad it's not just me. And your view encourages me to look at it that way ...to be excited about music again, rather than rue my lost youth. So thanks for that. The last gig I went to before KoL was I think Oasis in london before they were even famous.... I took my kids to see KoL. It probably looked like I was doing them a favour, but really it was for my benefit. but I agree chichi, being in my twenties was fun indeed. |
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Post by talihinaruth on Jan 24, 2008 23:05:48 GMT
You and I have a lot in common, Alexsol! But instead of giving me a mid-life crisis, KOL has made me really excited about music again...I haven't been so excited about a band in a long, long time. It feels good. And even though everyone is younger than me on here, this forum is a lot of fun. I've even tried to find more "age appropriate" forums, but they're boring! But, yeah, since most of the people on here are in their late teens/twenties, it does make me nostalgic when they talk about college, first jobs, first loves etc. They're going through such a fun time of life. Not to say that getting old is boring and sucks, but my 20's sure were fun! I totally went off topic, didn't I? I'm starting to sound like an old rambling person with Alzheimers.......uh Just nod your head and politely agree with me. Lots of head nodding going on... But I'm glad it's not just me. And your view encourages me to look at it that way ...to be excited about music again, rather than rue my lost youth. So thanks for that. The last gig I went to before KoL was I think Oasis in london before they were even famous.... I took my kids to see KoL. It probably looked like I was doing them a favour, but really it was for my benefit. but I agree chichi, being in my twenties was fun indeed. i'm with you too ladies! i've taken my young kids to see KOL twice at festivals but they are too young for the other venues - so we have to go without them! *  * |
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Post by amxnda on Jan 25, 2008 2:22:59 GMT
Amongst, many hearfilled stories i have about how the Kings helped me, Really, i listened to KOL a shitload on the way to New York for Laguardia airport, then to Philadelphia, then Spain. Long ass flight,and im glad i had KOL to listen to. I listened to them alot over the summer and on the flights back. It just brings back good memories from the summer. & of course, i just sing to them in school alot. Ill post some better stories later  |
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Post by ashleej47 on Jan 25, 2008 2:27:58 GMT
^^haha, i sing along to them at school as well, mostly just to keep me from going insane! you dont know the amount of weird-ass looks i get when i start dancing like in the library or something.... i'm in a world of my own... ah dear! but KOL have really helped me to not take life so seriously and to take more risks.... im so much more spontaneous now that before i started listening to my beloved KOL.... god bless them!  |
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Post by ashleej47 on Jan 25, 2008 2:29:02 GMT
oh, and thanks to Jamie for this thread!
haha, i almost forgot......karma!
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Post by lauralimonada on Jan 25, 2008 4:00:01 GMT
jamiemac!!! i love "cali waiting" for that exact same line:
By giving in, what am i giving up?
Am i losing way too much?
This song helped through a rough time my boyfriend and i had. we both wanted to see other people but we would risk losing each other. would i lose "way too much?"
in the end, we didn't want to lose each other. so we stuck it out and are still together!
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Post by elle24 on Jan 25, 2008 9:19:16 GMT
No, i didnt like it at all, but i stuck it out for as long as i could. When I was on the way back on the plane i couldnt stop listening to four kicks. Me and my closest 3 mates always dance to that song in Fez (a rock club thingy) in my home town, I couldn't stop smiling. What stories do you have? hmm, i'm planning to start my MA in san francisco next year. you're not filling me with confidence. ooh awesome! San Francisco is one of my favorite cities in the WORLD and i've seen a lot. but my house is only about 30 minutes from SF and even now that i'm in college it's only an hour away. but yes it's way different from LA. let's just say nor cal and so cal are two very different places. but yes...definitely give it a shot. and now to the topic of this thread...just in general KOL is defining a transition i'm going through right now, having been living away from home for a couple of years now which i'm completely loving!! and of course they always bring me out of a funk. "Knocked Up" is also quite important because a very close friend of mine was going through some hardships and could relate to the song. |
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