Casual Viewin'

54-40

About Casual Viewin'

Casual Viewin' is a 2000 album by Canadian alternative rock band 54-40. The title refers to a lyric from the Genesis song "Broadway Melody of 1974", which reads: "Marshall McLuhan, casual viewin', head buried in the sand." 54-40 commented in interviews at the time of the album's release that they were influenced by McLuhan's work when making the album, and that they adopted the Genesis lyric as a result.


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What I'm really wanting, a brand new machine 
One for converting plastic to dreams
If you ride upon the tiger you can never get off
They get hungry 

One thing is certain, all the rest are lies 
Beautiful and damned ones never realize 
That the dark is light enough to see the ignorance of greed
Still she cries 

Come on come on get up I want to take you 
Away from all of this and what has got you Lost and feeling down
You just get it off your back, let it fly away 

Poetry of motion counting out the beats
To hear a voice in every mind sounding out retreat
And as they run they look behind to see what tempts the wandering eye
Still she cries 

Trouble with the life of the Emperor's new mind
Casual viewin' in spite of what gets left behind 
Gentlemen you may include me out, ladies please accept my bow
Still she cries

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54-40

54•40 is a Canadian alternative rock group from Tsawwassen, British Columbia. more »

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Written by: BRAD MERRITT, MATT JOHNSON, NEIL OSBORNE, PHIL COMPARELLI

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"54-40" is a band from Canada that started in the 1980s. They are based out of British Columbia and named after the slogan "54-40 or fight!" relating to a territory dispute between the United States and British North America.
Song Release
"Casual Viewin'" was released as part of an album with the same name in 2000.
Genre
The band "54-40" is known for its alternative rock sound, but "Casual Viewin'" shows a slight shift towards a more funky and melodic style.
Album Success
Although not as popular as some of their previous releases, "Casual Viewin'" managed to peak at number 10 on the Canadian Albums Chart, marking it as quite successful.
Song Meaning
A unique interpretation known about the song "Casual Viewin'" is its exploration of the subtleness and complexities of human relationships from a relaxed perspective.
Band Members
During the time of the song's release, band members included Neil Osborne, Brad Merritt, Matt Johnson, and Dave Genn.
Live Performances
The song "Casual Viewin'" has remained a popular choice in the band's set lists for live performances over the years.
Music Video
There is an official music video for "Casual Viewin'" that encapsulates the laid-back feeling of the song with chill visuals.
Song Length
The song's duration is approximately four minutes and two seconds.
Record Label
The song "Casual Viewin'" was released under the record label "Columbia Records".

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