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Morcheeba — The Sea
Album: Big Calm
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7.7

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Total ratings: 4113









Released: 1998
Length: 5:31
Plays (last 30 days): 3
Flocking to the sea
Crowds of people wait for me
Sea gulls scavenge
Steal ice cream
Worries vanish
Within my dream

I left my soul there,
Down by the sea
I lost control here
Living free

I left my soul there,
Down by the sea
I lost control here
Living free

Fishing boats sail past the shore
No singing may-day any more
The sun is shining
The Water's clear
Just you and I walk along the pier

I left my soul there,
Down by the sea
I lost control here
Living free

I left my soul there,
Down by the sea
I lost control here
Living free

A cool breeze flows but mind the wasp
Some get stung it's worth the cost
I'd love to stay
The city calls me home
More hassles fuss and lies on the phone

I left my soul there,
Down by the sea
I lost control here
Living free

I left my soul there,
Down by the sea
I lost control here
Living free

I left my soul there,
Down by the sea
I lost control here
Living free

I left my soul there,
Down by the sea
I lost control with you,
And living, living,
And I, living, by the sea
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As the first real snow storm of the season starts making its moves down the range, hearing this song makes me realize how much I miss living by the sea! How I miss my two years in Yoshida-cho and eight in Noto Hanto... My students and I used to have such fun at Shizunami Beach and Omaezaki in Shizuoka... There were always soft, rolling waves at Shizunami (the name means Quiet Waves), and at the other extreme, there were some big waves at Omaezaki, and windsurfing championships were held there... My ex- and I used to enjoy beach picnics all along the way between Nanao and Wajima, Ishikawa, on the sheltered coast of the Sea of Japan, where there were the most spectacular rock formations in an infinite array of tranquil bays with steep, thickly forested bamboo- and cedar-clad mountains behind. Since time is fleeting, I'm glad those idyllic moments left such lasting impressions on me, for it makes me proud to think that I must have been truly mindful and present in each of them.. And may I always be so!  Amen.  Just like Nature, Radio Paradise is so often my favorite realm of recreation and meditation!
This song was my introduction to Morcheeba, twenty-five years ago, and thence to trip-hop. It never gets stale. Definite 10 from me.
 MrStatenIsle wrote:

Well, as I've input before, "some folks like less cheeba, but I'm ok with More Cheeba!"



More venison for Van Morrison!
 Pjesnik wrote:

I must admit that it took me some 20 hearings of the song and looking at the album cover before I finally noticed a woman in the foreground . Is this called naive, or I just have inclination towards Buddhism?   



never really looked at the cover close, but never noticed her either. Skye's lovely voice distracted me. Yeah, that's it!
I must admit that it took me some 20 hearings of the song and looking at the album cover before I finally noticed a woman in the foreground . Is this called naive, or I just have inclination towards Buddhism?   
Weird that they tried to boot Skye. 

Wiki: By the end of 2003, the Godfrey brothers split with Edwards, citing creative and personal differences.[25] Edwards received "a phone call from our manager saying that it was over. It was a relief to think we didn't have to continue".[26] She was under the impression that the band had ceased to operate.
I could listen to Skye's voice all day long... 😍
The way that guitar player lays off that "wahwah" to stay with the laid back mood of the song yet makes it still stand out. Nice.
 tony_b wrote:
Bliss
 
Not quite, but shows the way.  
canzone confortevole buona per quest'ora in ITALIA
 rate 8
 VH1 wrote:
Weston-super-Mud here I come!
 
Fixed.  ;)
 skyian wrote:
I liked it at first, but I've heard it too often and now it is irritating.
 
 
If this depicts only 1% of your life experiences, you should not worry. 
Well, as I've input before, "some folks like less cheeba, but I'm ok with More Cheeba!"
Sublime.
Weston-super-Mare here I come!

Where is this fish & chips shop again?               
This is like one of THE best songs ever. 
 coloradojohn wrote:
Absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time, and probably my intro to this group; pretty sure RP turned me onto this way back when. We had furniture just like in the cover pic down in the Rec Room, and an old-school hi-fi console set, too. Many cool memories re-fired!

 
I know the sentiment (both furniture and music-wise)! 

I always liked this track by Morcheeba, one of a few that my (now long time ago ex) girlfriend brought to our relationship (along with Mazzy Star, Portishead, etc.) and thankfully I ripped all those CDs for her/me (and OMG I found out quick how much I HATED iTunes and Apple in general) and we partied hardy in the Seattle UDist (Go DAWGS!) - I think I have some great memories from those days - just need to clear the mental cobwebs and scrape the resin off my neurotransmitters ;-)

Long Live RP!

**EDIT** After all these years, it finally dawned on me what sounded familiar about this tune.  For me, it has a total Summertime vibe to it.  Have I asked for more Sam Cooke yet?  Long Live RP!!
Wow.  Thanks, BillG.
"Church!"
 coloradojohn wrote:
Absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time, and probably my intro to this group; pretty sure RP turned me onto this way back when. We had furniture just like in the cover pic down in the Rec Room, and an old-school hi-fi console set, too. Many cool memories re-fired!

 
We still have a table just like that.  70's retro - yeah!
Absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time, and probably my intro to this group; pretty sure RP turned me onto this way back when. We had furniture just like in the cover pic down in the Rec Room, and an old-school hi-fi console set, too. Many cool memories re-fired!
Bliss
one of my fave tunes from one of my fave albums
I don t get tired of it
This is an album to take you places. It matters not where...

P.S. Awesome guitar towards the end, a moment of genius.
Love this one

feels like laying in the ocean with a slow ripple floating me along 
sun above sea below
warm and cool at the same time 
I liked it at first, but I've heard it too often and now it is irritating.
 
a cool breeze flooOOows
great segues!
 Aghori wrote:
8 -> 9

 
Yep, just decided to up the ante too.
                                
                                    The Sea & Me

                     Sure, she has this amazing ability
               She's instantly making  friends with herself.
                 Sure,  she'd teach me one or two things.
                      But now I'm hellbent to find out
                        Who's who & which is which
Instant chill — great retro feeling.
"Calgon, take me away!"
Dropped in to rate this a 9. . . Just so I could then rate it a 10 again! 

Wac, wac, wacky wacka wacka
This music is what brought me to RP when the song was fresh..........and what keeps me here.
More Cheeba. 
 jrozzelle wrote:
the way she pronounces "people" in the opening lines just slays me

 
Dude —Skye could read anything drab (ie: the phonebook -that thing delivered on the doorstep that goes right into the recycle bin) and it would sound AMAZING riiiiight?!  {#Wink}
8 -> 9
Concur with the previous five comments. (BTW, this is one of my first "Radio Paradise Favorites" playlist additions; it's not in my "Chill Set" because that one has minimal percussion—although Morcheeba is there— but this is still great after all these years.)
Falls into a similar category as Air and Zero 7 which I like.
What a great song! So smooth and the hook really grabs you and pulls you in. And that voice. Love it. Thanks RP.
Another RP discovery. Thanks!
 
 IRocknRoll wrote:
March1t 2015! Ifeel like it's the 90s! I love the groove.
 
Smooth as a premium glass of scotch {#Cheers}
March1t 2015! Ifeel like it's the 90s! I love the groove.
 jrozzelle wrote:
the way she pronounces "people" in the opening lines just slays me

 
I guess that's an East End accent - pronouncing an "L" more like it's a "W".  I could be wrong.

I always think of Brighton when I hear this....Merry Xmas rpeeps.
 TerryS wrote:

Radio Paradise dot Calm.



 
{#Notworthy}{#Yes}
the way she pronounces "people" in the opening lines just slays me
still great after all these years.. {#Yes}
 dkliger wrote:
I always confuse Zero 7 with Morcheeba; they both have a similar smooth groove. . 

 
That is what I was hearing also.  Both great
This may just be perfect
Oh yeah...summer groove continues. Nice set, RP!
Bumping this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSsjl_HIRBM 


Welcome home Skye. Back where you belong!
10 for danceabililty - well, really an 8 'cause I don't like to dance that much but will make an exception to dance slow . . . and I can dance to this.
More Cheeba por favor.
 oldsaxon wrote:

2000?   (*giggle*)

I get that...really I do...the giggle is nothing but me feeling old.

 
Likewise.  By 2000 my last spliff was 17 years behind me.  Still trying not to feel old though.  Involves avoiding mirrors a lot.
 ottovonb wrote:
a) Super hot. 
b) Super cool.
c) Both. 

 
d) Super.
e) All of the above. 
 oldsaxon wrote:

2000?   (*giggle*)

I get that...really I do...the giggle is nothing but me feeling old.

 
OK it may have been in the late 90's {#Cheesygrin}. But you shouln't feel old(saxon), you're an RP listener !
 FrnaZ wrote:
Year 2000, smokin' my first spliffs while listening to Morcheeba with my friends and falling in love with this voice. Discovering the effect of the substance on music, being able to hear every tiny detail... It's been a while!

 
2000?   (*giggle*)

I get that...really I do...the giggle is nothing but me feeling old.
zounds, sounds made by human hands....{#Sunny}
I think the 4:20 light is on at RP...{#Devil_pimp}
Mello.                               {#Arrowu}
I just love diving into this ... perfect voice for this song (and a lovely mood to it all)
Sexy song.
Radio Paradise...... it's music like this that makes this station the bes!t (along with all the other eclectic music) 
Great guitar solo, great voice, great mood, great song. MSG's favorite Morcheeba song.
I always think of this : Jumping off the cliff
You know, I really like this, but I like a lot of songs with this "modern lounge" motif.  Chillin' baby.

Did all that rock out, drive too fast, climb the water tower shit years ago.  Now?  Chillin'.  Just like Morcheeba.
a) Super hot. 
b) Super cool.
c) Both. 
Year 2000, smokin' my first spliffs while listening to Morcheeba with my friends and falling in love with this voice. Discovering the effect of the substance on music, being able to hear every tiny detail... It's been a while!
 expatlar wrote:
Just went and bought the song (via rp) and upgraded my rating of this song. Really good stuff in my opinion. Especially after reading the earlier comments I'm sure I should buy the album.
 
You should, its a great album and well worth it if this tune floats your boat.

Wack wack wackie wacka wacka. . . .  
I always confuse Zero 7 with Morcheeba; they both have a similar smooth groove. . 
 vivyruest wrote:

{#Cheers}
 



 TerryS wrote:
Radio Paradise dot Calm.

^ ..was just about to bump this one myownself.. :P

 TerryS wrote:

Radio Paradise dot Calm.

 
{#Cheers}
Her voice perfectly fits this song.
What a great groove to this tune.
 KaiT wrote:
Perfect for today. Thinking of my Dad (R.I.P 2010), Bermuda and a home with pink sand.  
 


Sublime...classic stuff! Listening to this on hols in Portugal a few weeks ago...mmmm

I saw them in 96/97 in Bristol Uni and fell deeply in love with her, she just gets a hold of you.   It was a love affair between the two of us in a room full of 1000 people.
 Roach wrote:
Sort of a Zero 7 feel...Play Ground Love?
 
Definitely the same genre, however this album was released Mar 1998.  Air's "Playground Love" came out Feb 2000, and Zero 7's first album came out June 2001.

Radio Paradise dot Calm.


Had never heard of these guys then RP played some. Now I have all their albums...
That seems to happen a lot when I listen to RP...

Nice collection of music chosen by human ears and taste... Like a good friend saying "Listen to this..."


 aspicer wrote:
This such an awesome album-a must own!
 

This such an awesome album-a must own!
Impeccable segue!!
The Stills-Halo the Harpoons into Morcheeba-The Sea........oowahhh...nice groove on a Friday night! 
Patty Griffin followed by Morcheeba.  1998 was a fine year.  

Wonderful song, wonderful album, wonderful cover art.


Perfect for today. Thinking of my Dad (R.I.P 2010), Bermuda and a home with pink sand.  
This song is in its second decade on RP and was among the first I heard when I joined years ago. Never tire of it.
Still a 10
Somebody posted this incredible BASE jumping video that used this song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSsjl_HIRBM

which I watch over and over. The music is perfect.
 

This is great Morcheeba
..makes my sofa much nicer on this sunny sunday....{#Sleep}
Smokey...{#Devil_pimp}
God, I had forgotten how much I still like Morcheeba!
Love this!!
am down by the sea,..and the song is, oh so smoothe.
smooth and easy....I like :)

 ziggytrix wrote:
  Cynaera wrote:
To cast a negative light on this - Morcheeba's lyrics always seem like they were written by a five-year old.  Still, on the positive side, I catch myself rocking to the rhythm and sometimes humming to the tunes.  Dang - I hate it when I'm ambiguous.
 
 
"Five-year old" is overly harsh.  The lyrics are pretty simple, but they at least rate a clever teenager. {#Mrgreen}
 
Oh, you're right, Ziggytrix - still, I think "Tape Loop" is one of my favorite songs, and betcha can't figure out why... (Hint:  La Femme Nikita.")


Ahhhh!  Good times down by the sea.  Hearing the lines moving against the sailboats....


I always think of the base jumping in Norway video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSsjl_HIRBM
 audiophelia wrote:
Getting out my beach chair now...
 
Yes!  Perfect music to get me ready for a vaca at the Joisey shore. {#Sunny}
can't get much smoover than this
 DaveInVA wrote:
I like Morcheeba and I have this CD but it sounds like someone is occasionally squeezing a duck during this song....
 
That'd be either DJ Swamp or DJ First Rate duckin' around on the turntables.

 sirdroseph wrote:
This very well may be their best effort.

 

well, I don't know many songs of Morcheeba, but I like "Aqualong" even more.
This very well may be their best effort.

New to Morcheeba but I really like what I've heard so far.
 socalhol wrote:
Sounds like Morcheeba — ah, yes because it's Skye singing!  {#Notworthy}
 
She does have a way about her.


easy breezy
The MORE I hear, the more I buy. Never heard of them berfore R-P...Now, one of my favorite bands.
R-P is an expensive habit... But I really enjoy it. Thanks for the -humans- making the mix... no more robot algorithms ever again...


My favorite Morcheeba song! Sweet memories :)

 DaveInVA wrote:
I like Morcheeba and I have this CD but it sounds like someone is occasionally squeezing a duck during this song....
 
Oh, is *that* where duck sauce comes from.

A cool breeze flows but mind the wasps
Some get stung; it's worth the cost....

Getting out my beach chair now...
With this kind of groove, Morcheeba could babble like my 6 month old for all I care.  Great stuff.
  Cynaera wrote:
To cast a negative light on this - Morcheeba's lyrics always seem like they were written by a five-year old.  Still, on the positive side, I catch myself rocking to the rhythm and sometimes humming to the tunes.  Dang - I hate it when I'm ambiguous.
 
 
"Five-year old" is overly harsh.  The lyrics are pretty simple, but they at least rate a clever teenager. {#Mrgreen}
Wanna own this one 7>8  Is the entire disc this good ?


Sounds like Morcheeba — ah, yes because it's Skye singing!  {#Notworthy}
 Vandy005 wrote:
The first Morcheeba song I ever heard and still my favorite...
 

Me too...timeless