The official "IRS" discussion.

[axlsalinger]

I can't believe we're still arguing about these lyrics!

To all the emotions and love that it takes(?)

I have been certain that it was "emotions" for a very long time. The rest is definitely harder to decipher. Earlier I had "To all the emotions that I've had to take" but "and love that it takes" may be right. And perhaps the line starts with through? "Through all the emotions and love that it takes"

You made your mind up and gone anyway

I will still argue strongly that this is "You made your mind up ad hoc anyway". I haven't seen anything else that fits better.

With a sweet hangover, and the headlines true now

That damn word is hard to make out, it sounds like 'sweet' but that just doesn't fit the line. I'm still going with "cheap" until Uncle Axl clears this up.

I feel your doing this all for my health

Someone in the lyrics thread came up with "I bet you think I'm doing this all for my health" and I am 99% convinced this is correct. I can hear him say it.

There's no use now in dragging it on

"There's no use now in not gettin' on". This is what I hear in both the studio and live version.

[KillYourIdols]

Yeah I hear "betcha think" as well. He says it fast and, to me, its clear as day.

[elevendayempire]

To all the emotions and love that it takes(?)

It's "Through all the motions, love has stayed". It makes sense in the context of the song, when you consider that the next line is... "And that's the truth, and here's the worst yet."

I will still argue strongly that this is "You made your mind up ad hoc anyway". I haven't seen anything else that fits better.

..."You made your mind up, and your heart anyway".

With a sweet hangover, and the headlines true now

Yeah, that's the best interpretation I've heard.

Someone in the lyrics thread came up with "I bet you think I'm doing this all for my health" and I am 99% convinced this is correct. I can hear him say it.

That would be me. Well, it might've been someone else too, but I definitely posted that somewhere...

"There's no use now in not gettin' on". This is what I hear in both the studio and live version.

Yup.

SG

[Ineverlearn000022]

My buddy..."Is this new"....I love it!"...."It  soundsl like the old stuff".....from a non fan.

[Ineverlearn000022]

It was I.R.S.

[F*ck Fear]

Wow.

[CheapJon]

My buddy..."Is this new"....I love it!"...."It? soundsl like the old stuff".....from a non fan.

fuckin great play it for your other friends too

[nesquick]

The Ram Am Ring version is earth-shattering (especially the end). Pure adrenaline.
One of the best Rock song I have ever heard.

[welshrose]

Listening to this song with a good pair of headphones is just killer. This tune is just unreal, and in my opinion tops the bands new material.

It is really arty, the structure, the time signature, the vocal delivery, it just screams something modern and new.

I can't praise this song enough, even if it is one of those songs that it takes awhile to "get". I get it like nobodys business.

IRS is a great song, and I am highly anticipating hearing a finished version of the song. I am so glad they play it on tour.

well that is all.

[Tonrey]

I love the song.

[GNRBABY]

I love this thread!

[killingvector]

Anyone else with a random thought?

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[estebanf]

IRS is a very nice song from what we've heard on the leak, but the IRS version performed at Rock Am Ring is KILLER; OUTSTANDING. Bumblefoot REALLY does his job.

Axl's voice at the end of the track (IRS-RAR) sounds like regan/satan in ''The Exorcist'', that voice reminds me of his voice in Rock In Rio II. Killer, the best track of that DVD.

yes dude, IRS is an Incredible Song, even when it is the weakest leaked track of the four.

[Back Off Bitch]

IRS is a very nice song from what we've heard on the leak, but the IRS version performed at Rock Am Ring is KILLER; OUTSTANDING. Bumblefoot REALLY does his job.

Axl's voice at the end of the track (IRS-RAR) sounds like regan/satan in ''The Exorcist'', that voice reminds me of his voice in Rock In Rio II. Killer, the best track of that DVD.

yes dude, IRS is an Incredible Song, even when it is the weakest leaked track of the four.

[Cleopatra2U]

Yes, IRS is an Incredibly Rockin' Song... ?But then, so are most GNR songs. ?

Lyrically I find it a bit weak in that it's kind of silly to consider calling the IRS or the FBI (like they'll do anything for you if you do ), but the guitar during the verses puts me in mind of Tony Iommi/(old) Black Sabbath, and I just love that! ?

[Risico]

I adore the live version, but the demo is really flat - Hopefully the final product resembles what they've been playing on the tour (and it's likely that it will).

[welshrose]

Anyone else with a random thought?

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I think we need a workshop to teach some users how to use it.

whatever man.  There has been so many negative vibes on this site recently, and when a fan expresses his enjoyment for a tune there has to be some jerk off with something to say.

[KIKO2K6]

I love this thread!

Agreed.

I.R.S the demos are a work in progress.
I.R.S live is kick ass.

[italysfinest1985]

It is an amazing song, and has great potential to be a radio hit.

[J.J. Cook]

I think it's ok but prefer TWAT/Better. Music's pretty good but personally I find the lyrics stupid.