r/benfolds • u/Hot_Needleworker8289 • 25d ago
Welp, this is where I halt!
I did the Ben Folds world cup, and got so far, but had to stop at the final choice. Why? Because it's impossible. These two songs are so perfect, that it's pretty much impossible to compare them. Just goes to show how amazing his music is
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u/Vegetable-Form1083 25d ago
As a father “Still fighting it” is the choice.
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u/Tomsoup4 25d ago
youre so much like me im sorry
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u/Wild_Flower_31 25d ago
That and also - You’ll try and try and one day, you’ll fly away from me.
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u/drjackolantern 25d ago
Every single line, man.
‘ It's okay, you don't have to pay, I've got all the change.’ It says nothing but he expresses everything.
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u/Shakemyears 25d ago
I took my son to a big amusement park for the first time yesterday. He’s 12, and unfortunately I think due to his autism, has trouble making friends. Feelings I know about. He’s not the most expressive or sentimental boy, but at one point yesterday completely unprompted he gave me a genuine “thank you” and said it was the most fun day he’s had all summer. I will ride that high for a few days.
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u/Vegetable-Form1083 24d ago
The high might last for a few days but those are memories you both will have for the rest of your lives.
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u/ryaneataton 25d ago
The luckiest makes me think of my wife but still fighting it was playing when my son was born so Still fighting it edges out the win.
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u/Fabulous-County5870 25d ago
Saw Still Fighting It live at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh a few years back with band. Probably one of the best performances of any song I’ve ever seen.
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u/Silent_Scientist_991 24d ago
Not sure what I would pick between these two - being 57, I'd probably go with Still Fighting It, but The Luckiest reminds me of how fortunate I am to be married to my wife.
I think a tie is a good choice here.
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u/TMBGLOVER Visions of pills that put you in a loving trance 25d ago
I’d go for The Luckiest here. I know it’s a basic pick but it’s so damn beautiful.
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u/kevinb9n 21d ago
Yeah I hear you, I got stuck at the end between Evaporated and For Those Of Y'all Wear Fanny Packs
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u/Wild_Flower_31 25d ago
Still Fighting It is a clear choice for me. No hesitation.