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Kongos — Come With Me Now
Album: Lunatic
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6.8

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Released: 2014
Length: 3:30
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Afraid to lose control
And caught up in this world
I've wasted time, I've wasted breath
I think I've thought myself to death

I was born without this fear
Now only this seems clear
I need to move, I need to fight
I need to lose myself tonight

Come with me now
I'm gonna take you down
Come with me now
I'm gonna show you how

I think with my heart and I move with my head
I open my mouth and it's something I've read
I stood at this door before, I'm told
But a part of me knows that I'm growing too old

Confused what I thought with something I felt
Confuse what I feel with something that's real
I tried to sell my soul last night
Funny, he wouldn't even take a bite

Far away
I heard him say (come with me now)
Don't delay
I heard him say (come with me now)
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Posted 2 months ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 springof63 wrote:

I'd kind of given up on rating songs on RP (cause the system lacks granularity as i've mentioned elsewhere), but having read the slagging this song seems to be getting for no reason of the songs fault, and the current rating total being 6.9 (which in my opinion should read '69'), i've just given it a '70' (a '7' in this sledgehammer system), because i like it.
and i have to say i have never ever heard it played on any other radio station at all ever.
Just my tu'pence worth, as always. 

don’t know about you but i gave it a 10 a while ago, just because i love this song 


Posted 4 months ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 springof63 wrote:

I'd kind of given up on rating songs on RP (cause the system lacks granularity as i've mentioned elsewhere), but having read the slagging this song seems to be getting for no reason of the songs fault, and the current rating total being 6.9 (which in my opinion should read '69'), i've just given it a '70' (a '7' in this sledgehammer system), because i like it.
and i have to say i have never ever heard it played on any other radio station at all ever.
Just my tu'pence worth, as always. 



I completely agree. This is very catchy and very RP. I knew nothing about this band, and have never heard this track elsewhere except for one place. On YouTube, many years ago, I followed a young woman who drove a big rig! Her name is Allie Knight and this was one of her favourites. In fact she made her own video to go with it and the band approved. The thing I like most about RP is the randomness. I hear stuff I haven't heard before, and haven't heard anywhere else. Long live RP! 
Posted 6 months ago by sid1950    [ Reply ]
I'd kind of given up on rating songs on RP (cause the system lacks granularity as i've mentioned elsewhere), but having read the slagging this song seems to be getting for no reason of the songs fault, and the current rating total being 6.9 (which in my opinion should read '69'), i've just given it a '70' (a '7' in this sledgehammer system), because i like it.
and i have to say i have never ever heard it played on any other radio station at all ever.
Just my tu'pence worth, as always. 
Posted 1 year ago by springof63    [ Reply ]
Woah is interchangeable with whoa.  To stop.
Posted 1 year ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Lekker South African rock! Luvit. Thanks guys.
Posted 1 year ago by tdwinter    [ Reply ]
It's just good ole fashioned foot stompin'  music!
Posted 1 year ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
It's more than 'kind of' catchy. It makes me tap my toes and curl my lips into a smile when it starts. It's a tune. Doesn't matter I heard it first in an ad.
Posted 2 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Modern rock radio has driven this into the ground for me. And that's fine. It's not my cup of tea.

They sound strikingly like their father, which is neat.
Posted 2 years ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
Why the outrage at this tune? It's kinda catchy and fun, I think. Please keep this in rotation. It's good marching music.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 tonyinnj wrote:





 I believe it was George Barris that built it. The dragster that appeared in "The Munsters" TV show.
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Libra48 wrote:



More cow bell Please?      :o)        Naugatuck Connecticut 



You can always have more cow-bell
Posted 2 years ago by visserman365    [ Reply ]
Got to love this type of African American music!
Posted 2 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
 forthbrdge wrote:

One of my shameless city driving songs. (A song list that I hate to admit includes Rob Zombie's Dragula..) I hear this and I my mind is ducking in and out of Chicago rush hour traffic.

Wasn't Dragula one of Ed Roth's creations...?-)

Tony in NJ

W.A.S.T.E.



Posted 3 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
Can definitely hear a bit of John Kongos in this one.
Posted 3 years ago by NoisyMiner    [ Reply ]
 Larswede wrote:

A question to those who complain about the song being overplayed at various unnamed radio stations: Why are you listened to those stations so much? Read a book, listen to the news, and then when you are ready for an eclectic music mix go to RP 



Sometimes you cannot avoid it. Is that so hard to understand ? What`s wrong with you people. Can`t tolerate ANY criticism.
Posted 3 years ago by Dalsir    [ Reply ]
 whatsupdude wrote:

The people posting negative comments about this song are evidently lame in a mental sense.



No, I'm pretty astute...just don't find this very pleasant at all...definitely would not recommend.  And I'm okay with that...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
The people posting negative comments about this song are evidently lame in a mental sense.
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
I think sunflowerbee has the right attitude on this one.  Try it you might like it.
Posted 3 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
Like the entire album. Heard it a few years ago and played it a lot. First time hearing it on RP.
Posted 3 years ago by milleymeister    [ Reply ]
At the right time, right place, in the right frame of mind, this song is a 9.5. Other times it's just an 8.
Posted 3 years ago by skiboy53    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:
 Agreed.  'XRT in Chi. is also wearing this out, and it's just NOT THAT GOOD!

 
TIP: avoid your local station which overplays it. Listen more to RP which doesn't overplay it. Plays (last 30 days): Main Mix - 4  =once a week (168 hours)
OR
Revert to your local station which overplays it ... that way we don't get your whining comments





Posted 3 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
Saw them live twice. The first time it was a surprise as a support for another band. I had never heard of these guys, but they rocked! After that I looked them up and you can definitely hear their father's influence in the music they make. The second time I bought a ticket to a show in Amsterdam and they blew off the roof! Got me a signed vinyl record as a present  
Posted 3 years ago by Henkdroid    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by primeeileen133    [ Reply ]
 Larswede wrote:
A question to those who complain about the song being overplayed at various unnamed radio stations: Why are you listened to those stations so much? Read a book, listen to the news, and then when you are ready for an eclectic music mix go to RP 
 
To those people who like hearing the same crap,  then I suggest iHeartRadio 
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
A question to those who complain about the song being overplayed at various unnamed radio stations: Why are you listened to those stations so much? Read a book, listen to the news, and then when you are ready for an eclectic music mix go to RP 
Posted 4 years ago by Larswede    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
Where's the puke emoji?
 
It's right... 🤢...  there.  🤮
Posted 4 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
These guys are a hoot live! You cannot sit down!
Posted 4 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
Where's the puke emoji?
Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 jelgator wrote:
I think this was music on some commercial for something, right?

 
Promo for The Grand Tour, for one
Posted 5 years ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
8 from me, especially today.
Posted 5 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
One of my shameless city driving songs. (A song list that I hate to admit includes Rob Zombie's Dragula..) I hear this and I my mind is ducking in and out of Chicago rush hour traffic.
Posted 5 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
I think this was music on some commercial for something, right?

Posted 5 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 TerrorGovernor wrote:

I must say this sucks in a unique way.
But, yeah. It sucks.

 

Reminds me of the "Sail" guys.  Catchy for a handful of seconds, then annoying and contrived and sponsored by Red Bull.
Posted 5 years ago by oldkcscdj    [ Reply ]
One of maybe two or three songs where I "PSD". 
Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
Still sucks.
 
I must say this sucks in a unique way.
But, yeah. It sucks.
Posted 5 years ago by TerrorGovernor    [ Reply ]
Bleh.
Posted 6 years ago by annds    [ Reply ]
Made me look.  8
Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Still sucks.
Posted 6 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]



More cow bell Please?      :o)        Naugatuck Connecticut 
Posted 6 years ago by Libra48    [ Reply ]
That accordion so rocks!
Posted 6 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
What a waste, when you have such a great voice. But you gotta pay your bills, I understand.
Posted 6 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
This is a BOP.
Posted 6 years ago by Truewh1t    [ Reply ]
 inozjeff wrote:
I think this deserves a bit higher than it is getting.  Catchy but IMO a good catchy.  Just a matter of taste.  Always thought they sang it as "War Come With Me Now" but it's "WHOA" - does make more sense.  Their dad must be proud.  He of "He's Gonna Step On You Again" and "Tokoloshe Man" fame from the early '70s (John Kongos) - also played here occasionally.  These are his kids.  Still, a guilty pleasure tune.

 
agree
Posted 7 years ago by michel_zws    [ Reply ]
awesome!
{#Bananajam}
Posted 7 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
 activelistener wrote:
Piece of shit

 
For sure
Posted 7 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
This song makes me dance in the kitchen while cooking breakfast! {#Bananapiano}
Posted 7 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
Nope.. Still despise the song. Defo a PSD or off.
Posted 7 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
I think this deserves a bit higher than it is getting.  Catchy but IMO a good catchy.  Just a matter of taste.  Always thought they sang it as "War Come With Me Now" but it's "WHOA" - does make more sense.  Their dad must be proud.  He of "He's Gonna Step On You Again" and "Tokoloshe Man" fame from the early '70s (John Kongos) - also played here occasionally.  These are his kids.  Still, a guilty pleasure tune.
Posted 9 years ago by inozjeff    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:
Y'all need to seriously lighten up.  I have no problem with this tune in rotation here.
 
Hear! Hear! Just because it is played on the radio doesn't make it wrong.
Posted 9 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Y'all need to seriously lighten up.  I have no problem with this tune in rotation here.
Posted 9 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
This is one of my PSD favorites!
Posted 9 years ago by vanmas    [ Reply ]
 AphidA wrote:
I listen to RP to avoid this kind of radio crap. Too bad this is in rotation.

 
PRO TIP: Avoid the radio instead! Then you can evaluate music on its own merits instead of holding this station up to some weird "I don't like it because I heard it elsewhere" hipster standard.
Posted 9 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
Piece of shit
Posted 9 years ago by activelistener    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Why do I suddenly have an urge to buy a pickup? 

 
Because I want to drive it over a cliff when this song comes on!!!  {#Frustrated}
Posted 9 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
Still loving this song and the group. {#Music}
Posted 10 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]
an NOY ing.
Posted 10 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
got way overplayed here ,, dont want to hear it again for 10 years!
Posted 10 years ago by laup    [ Reply ]
I listen to RP to avoid this kind of radio crap. Too bad this is in rotation.
Posted 10 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
One hit wonder!!!
Posted 10 years ago by xnavy    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Chumbawamba to my ears

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBKulK-qDyU 
Posted 10 years ago by walkerpub    [ Reply ]
Not one to post negative comments but hell, I can think of a lot of other SA artists I'd rather hear on the highly esteemed RP.
Posted 10 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Why do I suddenly have an urge to buy a pickup? 
 
HA! I know what you mean! But...better not! Good song btw.
Posted 10 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

Anybody want to post an interpretation?  I get the "War! Come with me now" even though the RP-version lyrics omit the exclamation.

That missing word changes the meaning considerably, eh?



 
I heard the same thing.  So I looked it up on another lyric site:  https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/kongos/comewithmenow.html. On that site they are singing "Whoa".  Which sounds an awful lot like war.
Posted 10 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]

Anybody want to post an interpretation?  I get the "War! Come with me now" even though the RP-version lyrics omit the exclamation.

That missing word changes the meaning considerably, eh?


Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Why do I suddenly have an urge to buy a pickup? 
Posted 10 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Like some others I instantly thought of John Kongos and so looked them up on Wiki. I think the track is better than it's current rating, which is perhaps low due to being overplayed in the USofA (but not in the UK). The album is quite good too - some tracks show more of their father's influence than others.
Posted 10 years ago by The_Walrus    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
Maybe it could be a good song but my local radio station overplays it to the point that I can't stand it. Maybe I'll re-visit in a few years.

  Agreed.  'XRT in Chi. is also wearing this out, and it's just NOT THAT GOOD!

Posted 10 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 KaraokeVox wrote:
the soundtrack for army boot camp and beyond to afghanistan!
 

and then to the grave. That's the point of the song
Posted 10 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
This blows so bad.
Posted 10 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
Maybe it could be a good song but my local radio station overplays it to the point that I can't stand it. Maybe I'll re-visit in a few years.
Posted 10 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 nut222 wrote:
I'd never heard the track before, but instantly guessed it was by John Kongos (70s hits "Tokoloshe Man" and "He's gonna step on you again") because of the whole style of tune/production.
I was wrong - but looked it/him up, and found out that the band are - his 4 sons .......

 

And the release was produced by him!
Posted 10 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Acknowledging the political correctness of the comments bellow, this cut has very serious stones and a genuinely primal drive.  Gave it an 8.
Posted 10 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
the soundtrack for army boot camp and beyond to afghanistan!
Posted 10 years ago by KaraokeVox    [ Reply ]
According to Bill, the four sons of John Kongos are in this band. 

Definitely a conspiracy.  
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
Fing TERRIBLE

 
is that the same as FN?
Posted 10 years ago by leonswiatek    [ Reply ]
 Shmelo wrote:
The chorus of this song makes me want to boil kittens. Not in a good way.

 
Begging the question, is there a good way to boil kittens? 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
The chorus of this song makes me want to boil kittens. Not in a good way.
Posted 10 years ago by Shmelo    [ Reply ]
I like the really complicated, shuffling rhythms to this, but I keep hearing the chanted verse as "War! Go (not come) with me now!"  Doesn't make a lot of sense, but then it doesn't have to.
Posted 10 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
Fing TERRIBLE
Posted 10 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
I'd never heard the track before, but instantly guessed it was by John Kongos (70s hits "Tokoloshe Man" and "He's gonna step on you again") because of the whole style of tune/production.
I was wrong - but looked it/him up, and found out that the band are - his 4 sons .......
Posted 10 years ago by nut222    [ Reply ]
I love it every time you play this song! I bought their album based on this song and I am thrilled. I recommend this groups music 100%. It'd be nice to hear other cuts (Hey I Don't Know, I'm Only Joking, Kids These Days) - please consider expanding the playlist. Thanks!
Posted 10 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]
Love this song!  Disappointed that it's been co-opted by movies and commercials so quickly.  But doesn't take anything away from its general awesomeness.
Posted 10 years ago by lkovathana    [ Reply ]
"I've wasted time
I've wasted breath
I think I've thought myself to death."

Love the lyrics and it's very relevant to my state of mind these days.
Posted 10 years ago by bugleboy624    [ Reply ]
love the segue into Chet Atkins!  
Posted 10 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Great legacy continued by the next generation.  Like it.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Great song to wake up to!
Posted 10 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]
Interesting, eclectic, but very groovy album.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
I've heard this a few times now and I really like it!  Def one I will be finding on iTunes and adding to my collection. {#Bananajam}
Posted 10 years ago by DarkAngelUK    [ Reply ]
Played 9 times in the last 30 days.
My 7 year old loves this song - i'm starting to hate it.
Posted 10 years ago by akdavey    [ Reply ]
I respect these guys and I enjoy the variety we hear on RP, but this chorus is fingernails on my chalkboard.
Posted 10 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
Thanks to you, RP, I just went and bought the album. I know I won't be disappointed. {#Drummer}
Posted 10 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a good New Orleans song. Being from New Orleans I can say that.{#Guitarist}
Posted 10 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
nice {#Bounce}
Posted 10 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
iPoding any minute now. Me and my new office chair are rocking on the floor. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Yeah, like it!
Posted 10 years ago by kylieh    [ Reply ]
use an accordian - go to jail
Posted 10 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
{#Roflol}  I like it....
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
PSD song {#Eh}
Posted 10 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
OK, not sure what it is that I like about this.  It's incredibly quirky, the way the accordion mingles with the slide guitar and the shouty alternative vocals.  I definitely like it though.  Off to explore the artist on Napster (streaming music service, not illegal download service).

Edit.  I like the 2007 album.  I think I'm quite likely to buy the new one.
Posted 10 years ago by Dagadog    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:
A bit too loud compared to the preceding songs, so needed to lower the volume. Ok, but not great. Not sure if I would need to listen to it at all, not something I need to hear again.

Edit - now the next song is on, and I can turn the volume up again. The level is too loud compared to the rest of the station. Not a pleasant or interesting song.

 
This is mastered horribly. I've tamed it quite a bit, though. Should be better now.
Posted 10 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Excellent fun song. I first heard this in a quirky movie whose name escapes me at the moment.


Posted 10 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
Bill even knows about John Kongos - impressed!{#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
That was f-ing brilliant. Loved it
Posted 10 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]

This song is currently being played on the local "alternative" radio station as well as the "hard Rock" radio station...


Posted 10 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
A bit too loud compared to the preceding songs, so needed to lower the volume. Ok, but not great. Not sure if I would need to listen to it at all, not something I need to hear again.

Edit - now the next song is on, and I can turn the volume up again. The level is too loud compared to the rest of the station. Not a pleasant or interesting song.
Posted 10 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Not sure if it's good enough for repeated hearings, but it's a bit different and it rocks. 7 > 8. 
 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I dig it! {#Bounce}
Posted 10 years ago by katjazuu    [ Reply ]
 Athyrius wrote:

Neither are useless comments.

 

Not enjoyable are useless comments like the one above, either.
Posted 10 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
 danimal3114u wrote:
6 --> 7 upon second listen.

 
I concur.
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
wow ... this song rocks !!    {#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
Not enjoyable

 
Neither are useless comments.
Posted 10 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
Not enjoyable
Posted 10 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP - I just found this band and love this song! Can't remember the last time I liked a song with an accordion. I like it when you introduce current music.
Posted 10 years ago by lauriet    [ Reply ]
6 --> 7 upon second listen.
Posted 10 years ago by danimal3114u    [ Reply ]
Damn I like this song!!
Posted 10 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
 mostling wrote:
The beginning reminds me of a Paul Simon song, but once it gets going its Bang A Gong time.

 
The first song on the Graceland album...."The boy in bubble"

Very good call!


Posted 10 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]


"Do I look like a reasonable man to you, or a peppermint nightmare?"
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
It was a slow day... oh, wait...
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]