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Broken Rebel

09-09-2007, 03:43 PM

...huh? beLIEve, everyone could do that! lol, what's it's significance?Probably because when you're a child, you're not taught exactly how the world is and as you get older, you start learning that the world isn't how you think it's supposed to be when you were little. So it's a lie?

Something like that, I guess. I'm not sure how to explain it very well but it has something to do with that.

The Reaper

09-09-2007, 03:48 PM

I confess......it was me!!

it NEEDED to be done.........

hehehehe

whoever did do that is just funneh.

Darko

09-09-2007, 03:49 PM

It's not mine btw, I wouldn't shamelessly plagiarize someone elses lyric for post secret. It's meant to be something personal to you - not something amy lee wrote.

09-09-2007, 03:49 PM

I confess......it was me!!

it NEEDED to be done.........

hehehehe

whoever did do that is just funneh.
lol you pwn xD

A*Morbid*Hope

09-09-2007, 03:50 PM

Oookay I get it! I bet it was Amy....lol jk!

Tasty Cakes

09-09-2007, 03:51 PM

AHA! We caught the culprit!
You're under arrest by the Ev-Police! :p
You have the right to remain Ev-tastic :p

binni

09-09-2007, 04:40 PM

It's not mine btw, I wouldn't shamelessly plagiarize someone elses lyric for post secret. It's meant to be something personal to you - not something amy lee wrote.

Someone else's lyric can just aswell be personal to you, if you really relate to it.

lol, like the OP said, it was just a matter of time ;)

Raven544

09-09-2007, 04:46 PM

........I missed something. Something critical. Wtf is the point of this thread?

Tasty Cakes

09-09-2007, 04:46 PM

........I missed something. Something critical. Wtf is the point of this thread?

World domination. It's kind of hard to miss...I think you need to read posts more carefully.

Darko

09-09-2007, 05:20 PM

Someone else's lyric can just aswell be personal to you, if you really relate to it.

lol, like the OP said, it was just a matter of time ;)

Yes I understand that, but that postcard was done in a completely boring, impersonal way. It's just lazy. Can't people have original thoughts instead?

ShadowCat713

09-09-2007, 05:30 PM

even though I'm doubting it
maybe they did think that up themselves, and thought it was original?
i know i've written poems that end up having the same or similar lines from songs

even though I really don't believe it was a coincidence

Lee

09-09-2007, 05:30 PM

I don't get it :'( lol am I missing something?

Arwen300

09-09-2007, 05:37 PM

I don't get it :'( lol am I missing something?

the lines on the post card were lyrics to 'Fields of Innocence' by Ev....

ghetto fab

09-09-2007, 05:42 PM

Yes I understand that, but that postcard was done in a completely boring, impersonal way. It's just lazy. Can't people have original thoughts instead?

Well, it's only boring and impersonal to that small, dedicated Ev fan base that knows where it came from. I'm sure everyone else thinks it's beautiful. :D The LIE in believing was an original and interesting touch, I guess. Give them credit somewhere, anyway.

I don't get it :'( lol am I missing something?

omg. *evicts from evthreads*

Lee

09-09-2007, 06:27 PM

Yes I understand they're Ev lyrics but I don't get the site? Whats it all about?

ishkabibble

09-09-2007, 06:30 PM

Well, it's only boring and impersonal to that small, dedicated Ev fan base that knows where it came from. I'm sure everyone else thinks it's beautiful. :D The LIE in believing was an original and interesting touch, I guess. Give them credit somewhere, anyway.

omg. *evicts from evthreads*

Actually there is a Fall Out Boy song with a lyric "the best part of believe is the lie"

Raven544

09-09-2007, 07:28 PM

Ok, postcard, got it. But lyrics are constantly used on postcards and greeting cards....

Rayne9045

09-09-2007, 07:32 PM

Have you ever seen the video for Dirty Little Secret. The post cards in that video are like whats on that site. Its really moving, actually. And those words can be used by anyone. I know they sound like lyrics from Fields of Innocence, but anyone can come up with that. No offense to Amy but its true. And maybe that person might even hold those lyrics close to their heart.

Tasty Cakes

09-09-2007, 08:09 PM

Have you ever seen the video for Dirty Little Secret. The post cards in that video are like whats on that site. Its really moving, actually.

Yes..."I like the smell of my own poo" is very moving.
It brought me to tears ;)

TerryChibi-chan

09-09-2007, 08:15 PM

........I missed something. Something critical. Wtf is the point of this thread?

yea I dont get it, its just a picture with lyrics and LIE pointed out ina word.
anyone can do that and anyone can be stupid enough to steal lyrics.

Rayne9045

09-10-2007, 07:49 AM

Actually, I meant the ones on the site.

Chiara

09-10-2007, 08:02 AM

I didn't understood nothing! What does it means?

Dark Artist

09-10-2007, 08:06 AM

It makes me wonder how many more of them are lyrics ripped off from your favourite band...

Then again, maybe these words are personal to whoever sent it, even though they are Ev lyrics.

gitanegirl

09-10-2007, 08:12 AM

I saw that too and I nearly made a thread! However, it was not me who did it, but it did make me smile.

Darko

09-10-2007, 02:36 PM

People are so ****ing stupid. What's the point of this thread?

The point of this thread is that the site postsecret (which is in fact very well known - VERY well known) has a postcard with evanescence lyrics on it.

My beef with it is that if they felt like that they coud have written something from their own heart, rather than just using lyrics. It's not that people will look at it and go "that's from an ev lyric" because most people wouldn't know that song - but it's just that they must be completely empty of ideas to have to do that.

~UtopianAngel~

09-10-2007, 02:43 PM

People are so ****ing stupid. What's the point of this thread?

The point of this thread is that the site postsecret (which is in fact very well known - VERY well known) has a postcard with evanescence lyrics on it.

Well I hadn't even heard of the site postsecret before I came across this thread so it can't be that well known or am i just "so ****ing stupid"? And maybe it's just because I don't know what that site postsecret really is all about, but I can't see what's the big deal about using lyrics? Maybe they can relate to them in some way as others have said previously on this thread?

Darko

09-10-2007, 03:14 PM

Well I hadn't even heard of the site postsecret before I came across this thread so it can't be that well known or am i just "so ****ing stupid"? And maybe it's just because I don't know what that site postsecret really is all about, but I can't see what's the big deal about using lyrics? Maybe they can relate to them in some way as others have said previously on this thread?

People are ****ing stupid if when they don't know what postsecret is, they ask ME what it is instead of just clicking on the link to find out for themselves. It's just lazy.

And yes I realise that they probably relate to the lyrics - but I still think it's lazy to use someone elses words. If I was sending a postcard to postsecret even though it would be tempting to use lyrics from bands I like, I'd feel much more like it was MY secret I was sharing with the world if I came up with a way to say it myself. And if I could make that way beautiful and thought provoking then all the better. I wouldn't just using someone elses words.

Ginger Fish

09-10-2007, 03:27 PM

Actually there is a Fall Out Boy song with a lyric "the best part of believe is the lie"

yeah, and an even older Manson shirt that does the lie in beLIEve trick, that is nothing new.

~UtopianAngel~

09-10-2007, 03:33 PM

People are ****ing stupid if when they don't know what postsecret is, they ask ME what it is instead of just clicking on the link to find out for themselves. It's just lazy.

And yes I realise that they probably relate to the lyrics - but I still think it's lazy to use someone elses words. If I was sending a postcard to postsecret even though it would be tempting to use lyrics from bands I like, I'd feel much more like it was MY secret I was sharing with the world if I came up with a way to say it myself. And if I could make that way beautiful and thought provoking then all the better. I wouldn't just using someone elses words.

Yeah we ask you because you're the one who started the thread, and I did click the link but at that point I didn't see the significance of someone using lyrics. But as you have kindly pointed out it's better to come up with a way to say something yourself, so now I understand.

buckeyejosh8706

09-10-2007, 04:20 PM

Well, I find it kind of neat.
Yeah, so they stole the lyrics from an Evanescence song; big deal.
Sometimes you just find those lyrics that say it best,
and you can't figure out any other way to express how you feel.
I think its still possible to be able to relate it,
who cares if someone else thought of it first.

I don't think this person meant to make it seem
like they are so great and original for writing that, and sending it in.
Something tells me, its probably a dedicated Evanescence fan,
considering most people haven't heard of "Field of Innocence".

Anyway, for those of you who do not understand the whole PostSecret thing,
it's just a thing where you anonymously write one of your biggest secrets,
onto a postcard and send it to this guy who publishes all of them in a book,
or in this case he posts them onto the PostSecret blog for other people to read.

People use it so that they feel like they are telling someone,
even though there is no way to know who sent the card in.

Raven544

09-10-2007, 05:13 PM

When it comes down to it, every word and phrase has been used in a song somewhere at some point in time by some band in some country.

gitanegirl

09-10-2007, 11:08 PM

Tasty Cakes

09-10-2007, 11:10 PM

Who cares? It's just a postcard.

Goddess_Of_Imaginary_Lite

09-13-2007, 10:21 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/dwem90/goback.jpg

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

I knew this would happen one day. So own up, who's was it?

OH MY GOD THATS MY FRIENDS !! and by the way... she is a die hard evanescence fan...so relax people.. she didn't mean it to be offensive..

AeternusAmatorius

09-14-2007, 09:33 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/dwem90/goback.jpg

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

I knew this would happen one day. So own up, who's was it?

Why does it matter who did it? Are you mad because someone did that?

It could have been someone who isn't a member of an Evanescence board, it could have been someone who is totally depressed and thinks everything is a lie because nothing is getting better, it could have even been someone who wants to be a child again because when you're a child there's that 'field of innocence' in the atmosphere because you 'know nothing.' I know I miss that feeling of being a kid and knowing nothing and I think everyone does.

Minki

09-14-2007, 09:55 AM

Why does it matter who did it? Are you mad because someone did that?

It could have been someone who isn't a member of an Evanescence board, it could have been someone who is totally depressed and thinks everything is a lie because nothing is getting better, it could have even been someone who wants to be a child again because when you're a child there's that 'field of innocence' in the atmosphere because you 'know nothing.' I know I miss that feeling of being a kid and knowing nothing and I think everyone does.

I second that. What's the big deal? It's not like they're saying anything about Evanescence. Don't let it get to you.

Dark_Horse

09-14-2007, 11:38 AM

i'm gonna keep this short and sweet:

nice postcard ;)

Trina Segelbaum

09-14-2007, 12:34 PM

i'm gonna keep this short and sweet:

nice postcard ;)

I second that!!!:) ;)
I think its cool, its a well known lyric from an Ev song!!
I don't find any harm in it!! :)
Who knew, something like this would go this far!

AcidAimy

09-14-2007, 03:29 PM

I never realized that putting Evanescence lyrics on a postcard would cause such a commotion.
While I am sure no one will take me seriously, I sent in the postcard.. I've sent in a few, all of which are on my deviantart site (just a reference for anyone who wants to compare handwriting or whatever..)

While it was unoriginal to use lyrics, somehow I find that it was already said for me.

As not just a dedicated Evanescence fan, but as a person with a "secret" to send, I just felt it appropriate.

I'm doomed to bashing and whatever else for what could be a long time now I am sure, but I'm glad I sent it in and I'm glad I used the lyrics I did.

This sounds pretty vague.
I just don't know what to say for myself.

.end

CLens

09-14-2007, 03:41 PM

I sent in the postcard..

wow, i didn't think anyone would actually admit to doing that. have any of your other postcards made the website/books?

AcidAimy

09-14-2007, 04:33 PM

wow, i didn't think anyone would actually admit to doing that. have any of your other postcards made the website/books?

Only one other one. I've sent in quite a few this past year.

WildInTheWind

09-14-2007, 08:20 PM

Every time I see this thread I think of percocet. :bangshead:

TerryChibi-chan

09-14-2007, 09:58 PM

Evil Vampiress

09-15-2007, 03:24 AM

What does this have to do with Evanescence other than the lyrics posted on the pictures? *Wonders why this thread is open* :rolleyes:

I never realized that putting Evanescence lyrics on a postcard would cause such a commotion.

LOL exactly!!!!! :)

BeautyInSilence

09-15-2007, 05:33 AM

Every time I see this thread I think of percocet. :bangshead:

you made me laugh :p

Darko

09-15-2007, 01:47 PM

guys this is stupid. Who cares honistly its not like there making money off of it. the person probably did it because they liked the song and it meant alot to them. Geeze its not liked they clamed the song as theres

That's not the point at all. If you bring everything down to its monetry value then that's terrible.

I don't understand why everyone thinks I'm angry about this. I'm not - I'm just disapointed. It's not a commotion - it's just me saying it's unoriginal and everyone else saying I'm wrong.

Can I ask the sender; what was the point of the "beLIEving" thing? Why the lie? Did it have a deeper meaning or not?

Dark_Horse

09-23-2007, 06:47 AM

Can I ask the sender; what was the point of the "beLIEving" thing? Why the lie? Did it have a deeper meaning or not?

Well, I presume because if you're believing in everything, you believe in lies too?

Kinda hard to explain...

Oops...brought this thread back from the dead again =P

Armando_O

09-23-2007, 08:23 AM

What does this have to do with Evanescence other than the lyrics posted on the pictures? *Wonders why this thread is open* :rolleyes:

LOL exactly!!!!! :)

xD...is this really important?? well i don't see putting lyrics on a postcard as a problem :|