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Theme song

posted 10 years ago by envenomedbliss
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Am I the only one who doesn't like it? Love the show but when the theme song comes on , I lower the volume. 😱

[–] grumpyoldguy1 10 years ago

Yes, you are the only one.

[–] mstcyr2 10 years ago

Actually, the theme song is quite possibly the worst song ever recorded and is the single reason why the show was axed. The singer sounds like Tom Waits at the end of a three-week bender.

[–] alioth4 10 years ago

Actually his voice reminded me a bit of Bob Dylan (whom I love). I liked the theme a lot, and the still shots that went with it. Definitely conveyed the bleakly haunted feel of the show, and the feel of separation and longing which the border/bridge signify: "Until I'm one with you/our love will be mistaken."

Understanding is a three-edged sword.

[–] chiaro_di_luna 10 years ago

Yes, reminded me a lot of Dylan, also! But I hated the song. To each his own.

[–] tb-sch 10 years ago

Definitely conveyed the bleakly haunted feel of the show, and the feel of separation and longing which the border/bridge signify: "Until I'm one with you/our love will be mistaken."

I would immediatly turn off the radio if such a song was playing, but for the show it seems indeed like a perfect soundtrack, especially in the short version used for the titles.

[–] P-rock52 10 years ago

Nope, I agree. It kinda bums me out. Always fast forward through it off the DVR

[–] exatera 10 years ago

I hate it too. I just fast-forward through it every time.

[–] meangrl29 10 years ago

I like it. It is sad but suits the show I think.

[–] koko-10 10 years ago

I love it; very evocative of the mood and setting of the show.

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

[–] lightningcows 10 years ago

...at first, I didn't quite understand why a melancholy love song would be the intro, but I see it now as symbolic of the "rift" between the US and Mexico at the border.

[–] alioth4 10 years ago

Exactly. It was a perfect fit. The raw feeling of those few words was a thing of beauty too.

Understanding is a three-edged sword.

[–] jimprideaux2 10 years ago

I think you nailed it!

[–] jalisco555 10 years ago

You're not the only one. I don't like it either.

[–] flimflamsam 10 years ago

I like it, really suits the show

I hope you have an army of raisins cause I've got a major scoop!

[–] SweetDee43 10 years ago

I can't stand it. I thought I was the only one! It's so boring. But this show has gotten to be a drag too, so it's fitting.