How do you explain to a Girl why the "Thunderchild" track makes Men cry?

Orionaut · 28 May 2015 at 23:40

"Thunderchild" (Jeff Wayne-War of the Worlds)

Gets me completely, every time!

Not all men certainly but a Lot of Men find "Thunderchild" a powerful emotional experience.

The other half doesn't really understand it however and I am finding it hard to explain.

(OTOH I have another lady friend who has a rather better understanding, but she is from a Navy family (And indeed, She had an Uncle who was killed on the Hood, albeit as a very young man and long before her time))

I have tears running down my face just writing this.

Those that understand will understand,

Those that don't will find it incomprehensible!

Dunks · 28 May 2015 at 23:43

Nutter.

cheesyboy · 28 May 2015 at 23:43

No idea, fella

Can someone hum it for me?

Xordium · 28 May 2015 at 23:48

You have to explain it encapsulates fragile sentiments of honour and duty and the dedication to sacrifice oneself as a matter of duty against the surety of impending oblivion.

[FnG]magnolia · 28 May 2015 at 23:49

Orionaut said:
"Thunderchild" (Jeff Wayne-War of the Worlds)

Gets me completely, every time!

Not all men certainly but a Lot of Men find "Thunderchild" a powerful emotional experience.

The other half doesn't really understand it however and I am finding it hard to explain.

(OTOH I have another lady friend who has a rather better understanding, but she is from a Navy family (And indeed, She had an Uncle who was killed on the Hood, albeit as a very young man and long before her time))

I have tears running down my face just writing this.

Those that understand will understand,

Those that don't will find it incomprehensible!

This requires a poll!

simpletom · 28 May 2015 at 23:50

cheesyboy said:
No idea, fella

Can someone hum it for me?

Some tub got nuked by three-legged aliens to a pompous prog-rock/orchestral soundtrack.

Xordium · 28 May 2015 at 23:51

[FnG]magnolia;28098555 said:
This requires a poll!

But does it move you Magnolia.

Mr Badger · 28 May 2015 at 23:52

Pudney · 28 May 2015 at 23:57

Xordium said:
You have to explain it encapsulates fragile sentiments of honour and duty and the dedication to sacrifice oneself as a matter of duty against the surety of impending oblivion.

And the hope that's given and then taken away soon after.

Narj · 29 May 2015 at 00:06

Blocking the exit of the steamer? Heard of prune juice?

George Hincapie · 29 May 2015 at 00:09

It doesn't make me cry. Perhaps the OP has had gender realignment surgery and doesn't realise?

Narj · 29 May 2015 at 00:10

Only thing that makes me cry is The Green Mile. Bloody film puts grit in my eyes.

Skeeter · 29 May 2015 at 00:10

War of the Worlds is the soundtrack to my childhood.

Hades · 29 May 2015 at 00:12

Skeeter said:
War of the Worlds is the soundtrack to my childhood.

This. So much this.

Sliver · 29 May 2015 at 00:14

Orionaut said:
I have tears running down my face just writing this.

Don't be daft. :rolleyes:

ganesh · 29 May 2015 at 00:14

I have no idea what you're talking about.

cheesyboy · 29 May 2015 at 00:15

Narj said:
Only thing that makes me cry is The Green Mile. Bloody film puts grit in my eyes.

Yup.

Well, that and The Fly 2. The bit with the mutant dog.

Not even joking.

ScoTTyBEEE · 29 May 2015 at 00:15

Forever autumn does me. I feel like my make believe wife died. Even raises a tear when I'm drunk.

You always loved this time of year.....sob.....sob.........

Cos you're not HEEAARRRRRRRRRRRR COS YOUR NOT HEEEEEEEEEARRR .....sob...

CorrectHorseBattery · 29 May 2015 at 00:15

U wot m8

^JP^ · 29 May 2015 at 00:16

Farewell Thunder Child

How do you explain to a Girl why the "Thunderchild" track makes Men cry?

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