Silent Lucidity by Queensrÿche Reaction

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 366

  • @beowulfthedane
    @beowulfthedane 2 года назад +11

    The song is about teaching a child that is having nightmares how to lucid dream. Lucid dreaming is when you are aware that you are dreaming and rather than waking up immediately you control the dream.

    • @rocketmann8333
      @rocketmann8333 5 месяцев назад

      I learned to be a lucid dreamer to escape the loneliness as a child I'll never forget the 1st time I was actually able to fly I worked so hard at it for a few years and after that experience I looked forward to going to sleep and my dreams are vivid and alive and fascinating to this day at 62, though they have not come as frequent since im working long hours. :/... This song blew me away when I heard it, It fills the heart with emotion you can only understand in a lucid dream...

    • @BlizzardSeeker
      @BlizzardSeeker 8 дней назад

      I've changed my dreams several time when something bad was happening and somehow ended up back before the event. Once, I even remembered saying this is not happening it's only a dream and I was back to before the bad event occurred...the dream took another direction. I don't know how I did it, nor do I know if I'll be able to do it again.

  • @christopherules
    @christopherules 2 года назад +60

    For those of us who are older (I’m nearly 59) and we were all listening to this in our mid to late twenties when it was new, how lucky were we? Queensryche was a metal orchestra that produced dozens and dozens of wonderful songs, and this was just one of them! Wow!

    • @Belluser-we1uc5cb2l
      @Belluser-we1uc5cb2l 11 месяцев назад +3

      Yes, I'm 57. I had this cassette. Remember those lol. His voice was amazing. Music now is awful.

    • @glencoecoachable
      @glencoecoachable 10 месяцев назад +1

      I'm 58 and still listening to it!!

    • @karma73bike
      @karma73bike 4 месяца назад

      51 years for me, my last year of high school was graced with great tunes like this.

  • @AudiophileTubes
    @AudiophileTubes 2 года назад +58

    'Silent Lucidity' is a MASTERPIECE! Brings me to tears, each and every time.

  • @alfredwaller3072
    @alfredwaller3072 10 месяцев назад +6

    Dolly and Tanya listening to Queensryche, Gold 🫣

  • @leontoolbelt4559
    @leontoolbelt4559 2 года назад +3

    I,m gunna give credit where its due!!! these young ladies are beautiful. wow . nobody ever talks about us and why we love rock at our age. thank you so much!

  • @alfredwaller3072
    @alfredwaller3072 10 месяцев назад +2

    This to me was a new father singing to his brand new child, about lucid dreaming

  • @farrellschultz1111
    @farrellschultz1111 3 года назад +17

    The man playing the guitar was the writer of this song. His name is Chris DeGarmo. He was inspired to write it one night after checking on his daughter who had had a nightmare.

  • @jlmso11568
    @jlmso11568 3 года назад +46

    "I will remember" is another beautiful song of this band.

    • @Markcello
      @Markcello 3 года назад +1

      Yeeeeees!!!

    • @nancyzilinsky4219
      @nancyzilinsky4219 3 года назад +1

      Another beautiful song " Someone else " 💖

    • @Sharris65
      @Sharris65 Год назад +1

      Do the unplugged version of "I will remember". It's epic.

  • @mikegrant5721
    @mikegrant5721 Год назад +1

    Finally somebody I can relate to you guys are gorgeous

  • @Almcingrid3663
    @Almcingrid3663 3 года назад +58

    Much more of a rock song by “Take Hold of the Flame” really shows Geoff Tate’s vocal range. Their live performance in Tokyo (I Think) will blow your mind!

    • @Almcingrid3663
      @Almcingrid3663 3 года назад +5

      @the world has fallen of course it’s not but, it clearly shows Geoff’s vocal abilities.

    • @autumnphillips151
      @autumnphillips151 3 года назад +9

      Yeah, it’s the Tokyo performance from 1984.

    • @mikeb36240
      @mikeb36240 2 года назад +2

      Amazing performance in Tokyo

  • @rabe7217
    @rabe7217 3 года назад +34

    You have just dipped your toe into one of the GREATEST voices in rock! Geoff Tate is an, Incredible singer and the ENTIRE band were also GREAT musicians!!. Empire the album was recorded 30 years ago and, If you listen to the entire album in it`s content you would swear it was written yesterday. And, If you REALLY want to expand your Queensryche catalog then, LISTEN to the ENTIRE previous album " Operation Mindcrime" If you dare!. It`s a concept album that tells a story from start to finish.

  • @HocusPocusFocus69
    @HocusPocusFocus69 3 года назад +17

    Great reaction!
    I used to have Queensryche's live concert in Tokyo on VHS tape back in 1984.
    I wore that video out!
    Every time I'd watch it, my Mom (she was a widow at that time) would watch it with me.
    She would comment "That man is gorgeous!!!"
    I would laugh and say "MOM!!!UGGGGHHHH!!! 😁😁😁
    What I wouldn't give to relive those moments with her.
    She passed away in 2008 from breast cancer.
    I miss her sooo much 💔💔💔

  • @williamweiss6128
    @williamweiss6128 3 года назад +14

    Queensryche...one of my favs.

  • @Anautistictherapist
    @Anautistictherapist Год назад +1

    The song is inspired by a book about lucid dreaming that the guitarist of the band read, and when one of his children had a bad dream, he was inspired to write the song. Lucid dreaming is a technique one can develop which allows you to realize you are dreaming without actually waking up, which allows you to then control your dream and take it where you want. I’ve dreamt lucidly, and it’s indescribable. I felt electric (I don’t know how else to describe it) being in another world that was just as real as the waking world.

  • @josephmummerth2516
    @josephmummerth2516 Год назад +2

    it`s about lucid dreaming , the ability to know you are dreaming , and direct your your dreams in the way you want !hard to learn , not everyone can do it , but worth it if you can !

    • @theprofessorkeen1911
      @theprofessorkeen1911 8 месяцев назад

      No, no it wasn't. It was about Chris DeGarmo's life event when his daughter (a very young at the time) had a night mare and he calmed her down. It inspired him to make this like a lullaby of sorts.

  • @sammybeck7794
    @sammybeck7794 3 года назад +3

    I was wondering when we would see you two lovely ladies doing reactions again. Good to see you

  • @ajdayton101
    @ajdayton101 3 года назад +2

    I like the way you did this. Just let the song play for the most part. They are one of my favorite bands. Quite nice to watch you lovely ladies enjoy the song. I do believe the song is about the dream world, and being able to guide what you dream about. "Living twice at once you'll learn, your safe from pain in the dream domain, a soul set free to fly."

  • @theMermaidRhonda
    @theMermaidRhonda 2 месяца назад

    I loved this song from the first time I heard it way back in the early nineties. I played in the band in school, so when I listen to something like this I can hear every single instrument in it. It's absolutely stunning and still gives me chills every time I listen to it. Perfection!

  • @zazz69ed
    @zazz69ed 3 года назад +2

    last time i saw an interview about this song.. it was a lullaby written to his daughter who dreamed of a death of a loved one.. hence the lyrics all about being a dream and to trust him and what he says as he helps guide her through the dream. but that has been decades ago LOL shows my age.. just found you at random and now liked and subbed.. might make a suggestion as i saw it here by someone else also.. geoff tate is a vocal beast with a stellar range.. check out the live version of take hold of the flame to see just how big his range is and doing so while live vs in a studio... he is amazing. like you two. so rock on!!! \m/

    • @WineNotReactions
      @WineNotReactions  3 года назад +1

      Thanks...we will give it a try🍷🍷🍷

    • @zazz69ed
      @zazz69ed 3 года назад

      @@WineNotReactions oh on a side note.. the video i suggested.. he had been playing a festival and had already been singing for over 4 hours and this was the last song for the night from them. Thank you for replying to me.. not used to beautiful women responding to me LOL might i suggest also a 15 caymus cab... not to expensive by some standards and yet very very good and im not a wine man and loved it. :)

  • @christopherbaldwin2005
    @christopherbaldwin2005 3 года назад +39

    Another great Queensryche song is "Jet City Woman". You really get to see the amazing range of the band. Thank you for doing some great song's. Pink Floyd is my favorite, and I loved your "Time" reaction!

    • @krissvega
      @krissvega 3 года назад +1

      Jet City Woman, The Best Of The Best ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

    • @sporehux8344
      @sporehux8344 3 года назад +1

      Jet city woman was the reason I went a bought a bass to learn

  • @billtaylor3382
    @billtaylor3382 3 года назад +1

    63 yo guy here and grew up with all the great rock music!

  • @davenewman1970
    @davenewman1970 3 года назад +15

    Take hold of the flame live. Amazing

  • @deedeeocallaghan3577
    @deedeeocallaghan3577 3 года назад +5

    Anybody Listening? Is also beautiful vocally and musically. Probably my favorite Queensryche song. And yes! Geoff Tate, the singer, is gorgeous. Saw him last week in concert and he hasn’t lost any of it!

  • @michaelketley876
    @michaelketley876 3 года назад +1

    Cash and Bev, what lovely ladies you are !

  • @GORF_EMPIRE
    @GORF_EMPIRE 3 года назад +2

    You two ladies are very lovely and have great taste in music! I'm in love!

  • @selmonb921
    @selmonb921 2 месяца назад

    I was more captivated by such a well behaved dog you have sitting politely behind you! He or she deserves a double treat!

  • @kevztunz
    @kevztunz 3 года назад +1

    You two look like you would be great friends to have. :)

  • @chadbrooke9841
    @chadbrooke9841 3 года назад +11

    It’s about dreams. And the ability to steer and control your dreams.

  • @johndef5075
    @johndef5075 3 года назад +5

    Every song on this album is spectacular. A real metal masterpiece❤

  • @Hulkamaniac418
    @Hulkamaniac418 19 дней назад

    “His hair is getting into the guitar” 😂. Sign of the times, those early 90s lol

  • @Boodieman72
    @Boodieman72 3 года назад +3

    It's about a child having a nightmare and the parent comforting the child and teaching the child lucid dreaming to take control of their dream.

  • @michaelvanderburgh1088
    @michaelvanderburgh1088 3 года назад +9

    Listen to the Operation Mind crime album in it’s entirety.. one of Queensryche’s masterpieces.

  • @billwell9266
    @billwell9266 3 года назад +6

    You would love the entire Empire album. Was lucky enough to see them live 3 times before Chris DeGarmo (lead guitar) left the band.

  • @sabrinac5447
    @sabrinac5447 3 года назад +4

    Queensryche is an amazing band & this is just one of the many amazing songs from them definitely check out more from them you won’t be disappointed❣️

  • @myownchannel247
    @myownchannel247 3 года назад +4

    it's about lucid dreaming which is being aware and conscious that you're dreaming while asleep without waking up and also facing your fears and overcoming them by dreaming anything you like... yeah, it's pretty deep

  • @alveycaveman1
    @alveycaveman1 3 года назад

    Love you ladies....and tis song....I had tis song played at my son's funeral....your remark about the ball was spot on..."Losing someone to the game....of life"

  • @xnyph8490
    @xnyph8490 3 года назад +3

    You two, in your older age, are still so beautiful. Thank-you for your reaction. This song deals with a young boy, and his "lucid-dreaming". Look up lucid dreaming, if you're wanting to know what it is.

  • @gornhorror
    @gornhorror 3 года назад +3

    I think the word you used was perfect. "Haunting". That's the best was to describe this song. I saw them live once and it is one of my most memorable concerts.

  • @akc5150
    @akc5150 3 года назад +10

    Nightwish......... Ghost Love Score.... live at Wacken...... Might need a couple of bottles for this as its quite a long one!

  • @sageevermoore5831
    @sageevermoore5831 3 года назад +3

    this song definitely deserve the full bottle! Oh and thank you for the shout out✋🏼😌!!!
    - Your Bestie, Jenna

  • @tilemonkee5510
    @tilemonkee5510 2 года назад

    So great, seeing you lovely ladies looking even More beautiful then the last time I watched your reaction! ❤️❤️

  • @johnsmith2046
    @johnsmith2046 3 года назад +12

    Thanks, Cash, for doing this. I always liked Queensryche. The album they did before this one, was my favorite. Cheers from northeast Ohio.

  • @franklambert5399
    @franklambert5399 Год назад

    THANK YOU FOR CALLING OUT EAST TEXAS LADIES!!! Just a few miles down the road in Lindale here! Texas has the FEELS!!!

  • @markweaver2439
    @markweaver2439 7 месяцев назад

    There are great songs that come around ever so often that captivate or mesmerize you. Songs that start out slow and builds to a crescendo and in the end, the bottom falls out. Free Bird, Stairway To Heaven, I'm Your Captain and Alive just to name a few and this song fits right in with those songs. The Goose bumps start jumping when they hit I with that harmony. A great song that will stand the test of time.

  • @craigm.9070
    @craigm.9070 2 года назад +2

    New subscriber here ladies! Thank you for reviewing this masterpiece across all genres; this song is still a great listen. For a 30 year old song it holds up really well; could drop right into the charts today and you would never know. Merry Christmas and be safe!

  • @andersgranstrom7128
    @andersgranstrom7128 3 года назад

    Magic, every time! Thank you!

  • @brianforce3010
    @brianforce3010 3 года назад +4

    I may be wrong, but pretty sure the lead singer was Classical or Opera trained. Read that somewhere once. You can hear it in his voice and delivery.

    • @brianb6024
      @brianb6024 3 года назад

      I agree! I hear the training in his voice

    • @tomfabozzi6309
      @tomfabozzi6309 3 года назад

      He trained under a famous voice teacher called David Kyle, who reportedly also worked with Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Layne Staley of Alice in Chains, July Garland and Bing Crosby!

  • @williamjamesayers7719
    @williamjamesayers7719 3 года назад +1

    Guitarist Chris Degarmo (with the double guitars), wrote this song after his song after his son had a nightmare......rest is history.

  • @drServitis
    @drServitis 3 года назад +2

    FIRST TIME SEEING THIS CHANNEL. SORRY, BUT AS A GUY I'VE GOTTA SAY IT!
    WOW, WHAT BEAUTIFUL WOMEN !!! Okay, I'll try to behave now!

  • @mikeferris408
    @mikeferris408 2 года назад

    🤘what a beautiful thing to see! 🤘👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍

  • @CondorSkyGhost
    @CondorSkyGhost 2 года назад

    Way to go lady's....stay forever 🌱 young! My favorite band and singer.....32 + years.

  • @CHOCKO895
    @CHOCKO895 2 года назад +1

    Enjoy your reactions. Two beautiful ladies

  • @marksingo2177
    @marksingo2177 3 года назад

    Great reaction Ladies!! Shout out from Pittsburgh..Bev, if you're ever in town..love to share a cup of coffee with you!!

  • @shineon7641
    @shineon7641 2 года назад

    Hi there you two! Welcome Bev! I Love your channel, so thank you for sharing this with all of us. I know it's a lot of work and I greatly appreciate you for it. It's nice to have two attractive ladies to share this with, You make the journey that much more enjoyable. Keep up the awesome work & I'll be back soon. Until then, please remain well and reasonably happy and... Keep Smiling...

    • @WineNotReactions
      @WineNotReactions  2 года назад

      Fabulous...thank you very much...its fun!!!🍷🍷🍷

  • @andresburgosriquelme3608
    @andresburgosriquelme3608 2 года назад

    Listen the full album is a master piece, grettings from Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

  • @bugvswindshield
    @bugvswindshield 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful reactions !
    Thanks for pontifications :)

  • @gregmcclure9665
    @gregmcclure9665 3 года назад +2

    The song was about Lucid Dreaming. Being aware of the dream as you are in it. So, in that state, you are aware and actually in control of everything that happens in the dream. Nice review!

  • @paulbateman8412
    @paulbateman8412 3 года назад +9

    Enjoying the Chanel Ladies. You can't go wrong with Devin Townsend. Huge vocal range, bags of charisma & a big rabbit hole of a discography to discover. Most people start with Kingdom EMGTV performance or Deadhead

  • @spatulagames9881
    @spatulagames9881 3 года назад +6

    Two names come to mind when I hear this- Michael Kamen for the string arrangement and Peter Collins for that snare drum sound.

  • @mikemandrake3026
    @mikemandrake3026 3 года назад

    Its ironic I'm drinking wine and came across your channel. Love your reaction. Love QUEENSRYCHE. One of the best bands ever.

  • @mikeyrebs8259
    @mikeyrebs8259 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful song,

  • @terrybridges8024
    @terrybridges8024 2 года назад +1

    Watch Queenryche's 'Operation Livecrime'. Your mind will be blown!! Musically and vocally these guys are top notch and on that World Tour which 'Operation Livecrime' was recorded they were the top live band on the planet during that time.

    • @one2869
      @one2869 2 года назад

      You mean Operation Mindcrime I'm sure.

  • @pattyofurniture5674
    @pattyofurniture5674 2 года назад

    Makes me think about when my father passed away in 1988 that song gave me some comfort

    • @WineNotReactions
      @WineNotReactions  2 года назад

      Sorry for your loss...mine passed same year🍷🍷🍷

  • @gerryweed7697
    @gerryweed7697 3 года назад +4

    Pinnk Floyd - Coming back to life ( live to Pulse concert 1994 ) 😎👍

  • @markrobertdevison1227
    @markrobertdevison1227 3 года назад +4

    I saw Queensryche in concert. Fabulous show. Full bottle is the right rating.

    • @jonakers704
      @jonakers704 3 года назад +1

      Same. Saw them in Miami 1989 for the Empire tour, got to see them do the entirety of Operation Mindcrime... that was an incredible experience.

  • @dimitriosapostolou3919
    @dimitriosapostolou3919 3 года назад +1

    Two beautiful and mature women!!! Good night from Greece!!

  • @MicahRenfro
    @MicahRenfro 3 года назад

    it was a happier thought lol. The lead singer's son woke up from a nightmare crying, apparently, so his dad put him back to sleep and got the inspiration for this song! :)

  • @richsolo6349
    @richsolo6349 3 года назад +1

    Thanks! Love y'all

  • @k-popplayinklown5473
    @k-popplayinklown5473 3 года назад +6

    One of the best progressive rock bands
    Live all the early stuff

    • @batman1169
      @batman1169 3 года назад +1

      Just thinking the same, more prog, love a Rush reaction from this 🍷 wine lady.

    • @chrisbanks6659
      @chrisbanks6659 Год назад

      If there ain't a keyboard, it ain't prog!!!!

  • @dwaynedibbley6124
    @dwaynedibbley6124 2 года назад +1

    Damn American ladies of a certain age are so beautiful

  • @jaredoverton7992
    @jaredoverton7992 Год назад

    How a reaction video should be , unlike others who pause every few seconds to elaborate. Great job ladies and for giving your thoughts at the end of the song

  • @johntremmel3949
    @johntremmel3949 3 года назад +1

    That particular track may be a case of wine

  • @MrHolven2012
    @MrHolven2012 2 года назад

    New subscriber here, also in east Texas. Glad to see someone close to my age thoroughly enjoys this song. I've been a Queensryche fan all along and it still surprises me when someone hasn't ever heard of them. A little eye candy doesn't hurt either ☺️

  • @2009RipCity
    @2009RipCity 2 года назад

    Its all about controlling your dreams with Lucid Dreams are the greatest expierinces ANYONE can have. I know, I have been a Lucid dreamer as long as I can remember. Great video.Subscribed Pretty Ladies.....XO

  • @rayberczik7251
    @rayberczik7251 2 года назад

    I remember when this song first came out and was just blown away at the song from the music to the lyrics, it's an emotional song and put together very well and effective!!!!

  • @kevinmusso2397
    @kevinmusso2397 3 года назад

    Spectacular song. 👍🏼❤️

  • @brianb6024
    @brianb6024 3 года назад +3

    Very nice song ! I thought the singer really had a great voice 👍
    A very nice reaction, ladies ! a full bottle of wine in my book, all way round !

  • @christobaliancantu7112
    @christobaliancantu7112 3 года назад +1

    I'm subscribing after watching a few of your reactions,. 😊

    • @brianb6024
      @brianb6024 3 года назад

      Yaaaaaaaaay ! 🎶🎵

  • @robbmiller8459
    @robbmiller8459 3 года назад +7

    Great reaction from two of the most beautiful ladies on youtube. You guys are great together. How about some Bob Seger? Check out Night Moves or Hollywood Nights. Turn the Page always landed 3rd in greatest rock songs while DJs would play the list of top 500, with Free Bird #2 and Stairway to Heaven #1 for years running.

    • @WineNotReactions
      @WineNotReactions  3 года назад

      Oh good songs...anf thanks so much!!🍷🍷

    • @LouieGrandie
      @LouieGrandie 3 года назад

      @@WineNotReactions Like your channel. If you are taking suggestions I would like to suggest BabyMetal and their performance Legend of 1997 Head Banger and The Warning Band and their song The End (Stars Always Seem To Fade) both you should enjoy and be delighted by.

  • @bobdillashaw4360
    @bobdillashaw4360 3 года назад +1

    Live in Japan 1984, Take hold of the flame really shows off his range and what he can do.

  • @GALACTUS-WORLD-EATER
    @GALACTUS-WORLD-EATER 8 месяцев назад

    Hi ladies, bit late getting here but, here we are. great reaction.

  • @user-wj3wl9ox4z
    @user-wj3wl9ox4z 2 года назад

    I'm so happy to see your channel growing! loved the reaction!

    • @WineNotReactions
      @WineNotReactions  2 года назад +1

      Thanks and thanks for your support!!!🍷🍷🍷🍷

  • @davidsuttles101
    @davidsuttles101 3 года назад +2

    Great reaction ladies! Check out Queensryche, Take Hold of the Flame, Tokyo 1984....really shows the range of the singer!

  • @bufferzone3247
    @bufferzone3247 Год назад

    Feel this one..... Queensryche. "Another Rainy Night"

  • @wanderingspirit7021
    @wanderingspirit7021 3 года назад

    Lovely ladies both of you. Great review and reaction.

  • @edwin.jansen
    @edwin.jansen Год назад

    "Your mind tricked you to feel the pain of someone close to you leaving the game of life". For me, this song is about highly sensitive people, lucid dreams and using that in your daily life and in general, dealing with that sensitivity when most people around you can not relate to it, even your parents. To me, this song is very personal because as a young child, I think I had this exact experience and my parents had no clue what I was talking about. I always get emotional listening to this song.

  • @ronaldyarush9907
    @ronaldyarush9907 3 года назад +1

    Queensryche, take hold of the flame, live in Tokyo, wont regret it

  • @robertwalker1803
    @robertwalker1803 3 года назад +2

    One of the most underrated bands of all time….they were musical geniuses. Try “ Jet City Woman” off the same album.

  • @1postoaktek
    @1postoaktek 2 года назад

    "Silent Lucidity" was written about a person having a lucid dream. A lucid dream happens when you are aware that you are dreaming, and can control parts of it. DeGarmo got the idea from a book called "Creative Dreaming"

  • @chrisp9975
    @chrisp9975 2 года назад

    Love Queensryche , check out a few obscure songs that I love , Someone else,and when the rain comes they really show how good Geoff’s voice was

  • @stephensanchez9590
    @stephensanchez9590 Год назад

    Amazing song,amazing band,amazing voice

  • @rockerforlife194
    @rockerforlife194 3 года назад +1

    Ladies I definitely agree! FULL Bottle!
    Great job Ladies!

  • @Steelwings19658
    @Steelwings19658 3 года назад

    Hello beautiful ladies. Another great reaction. I think your friend should be a permanent fixture on the channel. What a doll she is.

  • @Jeffrey.Seelman
    @Jeffrey.Seelman Год назад

    Excellent reaction. New subsriber Jeff. This song rocks! Very deep.

  • @damionblue5273
    @damionblue5273 3 года назад

    You girls are great enjoy your reactions. And classy too !

  • @randybaker6042
    @randybaker6042 3 года назад +1

    You two make a good team. Enjoyed it.

  • @ericatchison4999
    @ericatchison4999 2 года назад

    I used to sing that to my son as a lullaby to help him get back to sleep

  • @AnthonyLeeBand
    @AnthonyLeeBand 3 года назад

    My favorite song! 💜

  • @lancemarteen86
    @lancemarteen86 3 года назад

    Love your reaction. Another great song by you and Bev. Looking forward to seeing you again 🍷

  • @SierraBravo347
    @SierraBravo347 2 года назад

    Hello Ladies, fellow Texan here...Far North Big D. You should give a band I recently found a go round. It's called Arrows to Athens, and the song is City of Angels. Give'er a Spin, it's a great song. Y'all have a Great day, evening, or night...whichever it is if you read this.