With compliments to TOFC / Arsenal - New Song

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  1. #1TFC

    #1TFC Member

    Apr 28, 2007
    Section 123
    First high 5"s to TOFC / Arsenal for the hilarious and brilliant suggestion to have as one of our team songs the 1979 classic - "Always look on the bright side of life"

    After watching the video and then imaging 20K people singing and whistling this tune I thought it was just hilarious and frankly good fun.

    So for the Sept 15th game, what do you all think? Can we get the 1st part of the song out followed by a little whistling to finish it off?

    Here is the first part and all the lyrics for those who are interested. I would suggest that you visit You Tube, listed below to see it professionally song.:D

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Some things in life are bad[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]They can really make you mad[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Other things just make you swear and curse.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When you're chewing on life's gristle[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Don't grumble, give a whistle[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]And this'll help things turn out for the best...[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]And...always look on the bright side of life... [/FONT]​

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Always look on the light side of life... [/FONT]

    (whistle, whistle, whistle and more whistling)


    -------------------------------------------------------- and the rest of the tune---------------
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If life seems jolly rotten[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]There's something you've forgotten[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When you're feeling in the dumps[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Don't be silly chumps[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]And...always look on the bright side of life... [/FONT]​

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Always look on the light side of life... [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]For life is quite absurd[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]And death's the final word[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You must always face the curtain with a bow.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]So always look on the bright side of death [/FONT]​

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just before you draw your terminal breath [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Life's a piece of shit[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When you look at it[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You'll see it's all a show[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Keep 'em laughing as you go[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just remember that the last laugh is on you.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]And always look on the bright side of life...[/FONT]​

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Always look on the right side of life... [/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif](Come on guys, cheer up!)[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Always look on the bright side of life...[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Always look on the bright side of life...[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif](Worse things happen at sea, you know.)[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Always look on the bright side of life...[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif](I mean - what have you got to lose?)[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif](You know, you come from nothing - you're going back to nothing.[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What have you lost? Nothing!)[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Always look on the right side of life...[/FONT]


    ------------------------ and the You Tube link -----------------------------------




    We have a great team!!​
     
  2. #1TFC

    #1TFC Member

    Apr 28, 2007
    Section 123
    So when the team is rather flat,
    and is starting to slip, slip slip
    or the ref seems full of crap,
    we can wet our whistles and moisten our lips
    and try to look on the bright side of life,

    whistle , whistle, whistle

    (well back to my day job adding up columns of numbers)
     
  3. Mississauga FC

    Mississauga FC New Member

    May 30, 2007
    not trying to be a downer, just asking a question because i don't know, but have any of these requests actually worked? i remember there was a post on here for a 2 minute standing ovation before the chivas game. well, im sure some people did, a hell of a lot didn't, and some were just standing because, well, they were just standing instead of sitting. have any of the song requests off of bigsoccer lead anywhere? maybe ideas should be sent to the groups to get them starting it??
     
  4. #1TFC

    #1TFC Member

    Apr 28, 2007
    Section 123
    Good question.

    Likely there has been limited response. THe section I sit in participated in the standing "O" although I suspect many were not sure what they were doing or why.

    In reality only a very small percentage of attending fans read these threads so the liklihood of success is slim since most people have no idea of what is expected.

    Having said that it is like buying a lottery ticket. If you do not buy you will not win so what the heck I will give these things a try.

    I kinda hope the supporter sections will pick up on these ideas and with their commitment and solidarity can help to move the idea forward.
     
  5. TorFC-TML

    TorFC-TML New Member

    May 5, 2007
    Toronto

    Nothing fan-wise is every organized on bigosccer. People from the RPB and U-Sector forums bring their ideas here sometimes, but nothing ever goes the other way.

    It's funny that the other MLS groups have boards on bigsoccer but ours just have their own websites. :cool:
     
  6. themodelcitizen

    Jul 23, 2000
    BMO Field - Sec. 114
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    some people were singing "always look on the bright side of life" during the Chivas game. I was too p*ssed to join in but I could appreciate the humour in it. Actually singing all the verses seemsa bit optimistic, but we could give it a try.

    Speaking of TOFC/Arsenal, he'll be familiar with the "Thierry Henry, Thierry Henry, Thierry Henry" song that can easily be switched to "Toronto FC"... can't find a link anywhere but its really catchy
     
  7. TOFC/ARSENAL

    TOFC/ARSENAL Member

    Jan 20, 2007
    Thanks #1TFC. I really hope it catches on.
     
  8. TOFC/ARSENAL

    TOFC/ARSENAL Member

    Jan 20, 2007
    It's now on RPB and U-Sector forums.
     
  9. #1TFC

    #1TFC Member

    Apr 28, 2007
    Section 123
    Hey Arsenal - hearing anything on your song idea from the south end?
     
  10. jadger

    jadger Member

    Apr 12, 2006
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Way to copy the anti-Manchester United chant from England. :(

    come on, none of you have heard the "Always look on the runway for ice" song?

    and what are those of us who can't whistle supposed to do for that song eh?

    If you want any success with cheers, you have to go around pregame to all the ppl outside and let them know your plan.
     
  11. F.C.T.O.

    F.C.T.O. New Member

    Jan 23, 2007
    Waterloo-Hamilton
    I sing this song...i

    U2 - With or Without You (Live Version with Lyrics)
    [youtube]P8SPeR60lRI[/youtube]



    Why should we sing this song?

    I don't know...I just like it...and it has a big "ohhhhhh" in it as well...:ph




    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_chant
     
  12. TOFC/ARSENAL

    TOFC/ARSENAL Member

    Jan 20, 2007
    Somebody on USector said that they were singing it in New England in April when they went down to the game. If I remember correctly, we lost 4-0
     

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