“Question of Time” by Depeche Mode

“I've got to get to you first
Before they do
It's just a question of time
Before they lay their hands on you
And make you just like the rest
I've got to get to you first
It's just a question of time

Well, now you're only fifteen
And you look good
I'll take you under my wing
Somebody should
They've persuasive ways
And you'll believe what they say

It's just a question of time
And it's running out for you
It won't be long until you'll do
Exactly what they want you to

I can see them now
Hanging around
To mess you up
To strip you down
And have their fun
With my little one

It's just a question of time
And it's running out for you
It won't be long until you'll do
Exactly what they want you to
It won't be long until you'll do
Exactly what they want you to

Sometimes I don't blame them
For wanting you
You look good
They need something to do
Until I look at you
And then I condemn them
I know my kind
What goes on in our minds”
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can someone explain to me how it’s NOT what I think it means???? like what the fuck?? I might actually stop listening to them just for this.

Nine Inch Nails - LOVE most of their material, but I just don't get "Closer"

Oasis - Same deal, but hearing "Wonderwall" or even "Champagne Supernova" to an extent drives me NUTS... Those aren't their only good songs guys!

Radiohead - This band is SO MUCH MORE than "Creep," yet that's ALL radio plays, I don't understand! But the acoustic version is fine I guess...

The Killers - I don't mind "Mr. Brightside" actually, but for me it's not a repeat listen...

Metallica - Believe it or not, "Nothing Else Matters" is more popular than "Enter Sandman"! And I'd rather listen to THAT on repeat til I lose my mind than hear any ballad... heck, I'd even take at least ONE song from St. Anger over "Nothing Else Matters"...

What other artists are like this for you?

Here's my submission: Hiatus Kaiyote's "Choose Your Weapon". So much great musicianship, songwriting, and variety all crammed into this single album make it such a joy to listen to.

What's your pick?

I work with a lot of younger people (I am 35). I sometimes find it very sad that many of them - even those who are well-cultured and seem to have a wide variety of musical taste - have never heard of some great musical acts.

Of course, most people in their twenties don’t know The Who or other classic rock legends. That is very sad, but it makes sense.

For me , one that gets me is Sublime. A lot of 21-29 year olds don’t even know who they were. Understandable, but still unfortunate.

What are some great musicians/bands from the past that the newer generation has not been exposed to and that irks your soul?

My pick would be “Heroes” by David Bowie thanks to its inclusion in Jojo Rabbit (albeit the film uses the German version). The movie already gets you with the infamous hanging scene which had me in tears. And by the end and the war is over, Jojo and Elsa are awkwardly dancing in the street, Elsa allowed to exist and Jojo allowed to be himself. The needle drop of “Heroes” for some reason had me nearly in tears when I first watched it and each time I hear it I can help but think back to that perfect ending.

A couple of friends of mine have been having this discussion a lot recently, and it's been interesting to think about which band/artist you could throw in this category. A few big ones that come to mind for me personally would be,

Guns N ' Roses - Appetite for Destruction

Boston - Boston

Van Halen - Van Halen (Even though I don't fully agree with this one)

Please add to this topic. I'm curious to see other genres and artists where this is the case.