Yes, I agree I prefer the heavier gritty version as well. I like your rendition. Now that I have experience of “being a girl without a dream” in my past (not my present or my future) I feel the angst and appreciate the heaviness of the guitar!
Stipe clearly was processing a breakup when he wrote the lyrics. The double entendre of the chorus still floors me. Maybe someday I’ll rock it out with a real band.
Yes, I agree I prefer the heavier gritty version as well. I like your rendition. Now that I have experience of “being a girl without a dream” in my past (not my present or my future) I feel the angst and appreciate the heaviness of the guitar!
Stipe clearly was processing a breakup when he wrote the lyrics. The double entendre of the chorus still floors me. Maybe someday I’ll rock it out with a real band.
Glad you like it. Thank you, @Alissa Obrien.