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Liz Phair — Ride
Album: Whitechocolatespaceegg
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Released: 1998
Length: 3:00
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As I stumble into bed, I curse the devil in my head
And if I die before I wake, I hope the lord won't hesitate
To pluck my coffin from the ground
He need not heed the neighbors now
And throw me up for all to see, the flies of
August swarming me...

I get a ride. Right by your side
Under your skin. I'm digging in

Well I don't know, but I've been told
The road to heaven is paved with gold
And if I die before I wake, I need a ride
From you

Well sticks and stones can break my bones
And boys can make me kick and moan
But when I want it autodrive, I get a ride
From you

I get a ride 98.5 Positive T-cell Regeneration
Regeneration Regeneration Positive T-cell Regeneration
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 smartn1 wrote:

She gets a 7 based on the positive T-cell lyrics alone



Her father is John Phair, a highly acclaimed immunologist.

https://www.feinberg.northwest...
Posted 8 months ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
Seems like she was born 10 or 15 years too late... her music would have been great in the 1985-1995 period.  If this was 1998 it was a bit past the style of the time.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Fans are gonna hate this comment but there is something mediocre yet great about this tune and Liz Phair in general. I enjoy her music genuinely even if I don't think it's that good artistically.. anyway that's it.
Posted 1 year ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
 rtrt wrote:
Didn't think I had heard this before, but then I have it as a 7 so that's not right...anyway I came to check what Shirley Manson album it was from. Might be losing it here...
 
Thought I heard a little bit of inflection that sounded like Shirley.
Posted 1 year ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Does The Umbrella Corporation know about this song??
Posted 1 year ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 weevilkinevil wrote:

Liz Phair's voice sucks. Comments about how hot she looks doesn't make up for the fact that she audibly has little talent.




NO. her voice doesn't suck. It has character. Apparently a character you don't like. And it has nothing to do with what she looks like.
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
She gets a 7 based on the positive T-cell lyrics alone
Posted 1 year ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
I'll give her a ride anytime to anywhere!
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 JaySea wrote:

There are comments from 19 years ago for this song. How is that even possible?


Good music (and RP) stands the test of time, so here we are, still listening to Liz Phair (and RP)!
Posted 1 year ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
 JaySea wrote:

There are comments from 19 years ago for this song. How is that even possible?



20 years ago now!
Posted 1 year ago by Samantho    [ Reply ]
 JaySea wrote:

There are comments from 19 years ago for this song. How is that even possible?


Kinda blows your mind at times
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 JaySea wrote:

There are comments from 19 years ago for this song. How is that even possible?

I know, right? This came out 23 (!!) years ago?
c.

Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
There are comments from 19 years ago for this song. How is that even possible?
Posted 2 years ago by JaySea    [ Reply ]
Liz Phair's first three albums are classics.  Exile in Guyville is  all  Space and Time...very few  can grab it  most don't ever  even come close. 
Posted 2 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
Didn't think I had heard this before, but then I have it as a 7 so that's not right...anyway I came to check what Shirley Manson album it was from. Might be losing it here...
Posted 2 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
 jukes1 wrote:

You mean a d*ck? Because Iā€™m not really seeing your point otherwise.

Dylan has a duck?
Posted 2 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
YES YES YES!!! Don't overthink it, friends.
Posted 3 years ago by mizreardon    [ Reply ]
Vocal fry, skip this.
Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Love this!
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:

The problem is, she doesn't have any of the other stuff B. Dylan, N. Young, T. Waits. L. Cohen, etc. have. If she did, then no argument. 
 
You mean a d*ck? Because Iā€™m not really seeing your point otherwise.
Posted 3 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:

The problem is, she doesn't have any of the other stuff B. Dylan, N. Young, T. Waits. L. Cohen, etc. have. If she did, then no argument. 
 

Hmm. Well, I like her voice.
Posted 3 years ago by BebePassiflora    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

There are plenty of singer/songwriters whose voices are not considered technically "good" (B. Dylan, N. Young, T. Waits. L. Cohen, etc.).  Stick with American Idol and you'll be safe.
 
The problem is, she doesn't have any of the other stuff B. Dylan, N. Young, T. Waits. L. Cohen, etc. have. If she did, then no argument. 
Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

There are plenty of singer/songwriters whose voices are not considered technically "good" (B. Dylan, N. Young, T. Waits. L. Cohen, etc.).  Stick with American Idol and you'll be safe.
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Posted 3 years ago by itcanrraine    [ Reply ]
 Jimmy86 wrote:
I'm not too familiar with Liz Phair (unlike one other poster here, I LIKE Supernova, but it's about the only one I know), but I liked this! She's got a very nice voice, and the arrangements on this song were really cool! Play more Liz Phair, as I want to know more about her!
 
The unusual composition, arrangements, and interesting guitar textures are what makes her music special to me. I also enjoy her voice and lyrics that express her "attitude". Love this album most of all, it's still real but more musical and polished in a good way to my ears. Please play more from it like Big Tall Man, Johnny Feelgood, Baby Got Going, or Headache. I love Exile too, but isn't it possible that this is also an authentic expression of her after having a child?
Posted 4 years ago by danfl75    [ Reply ]
 weevilkinevil wrote:
Liz Phair's voice sucks. Comments about how hot she looks doesn't make up for the fact that she audibly has little talent.
 
There are plenty of singer/songwriters whose voices are not considered technically "good" (B. Dylan, N. Young, T. Waits. L. Cohen, etc.).  Stick with American Idol and you'll be safe.
Posted 4 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
various comments saying her voice sucks... I hear her voice crack on "boys can make me kick and moan" and think "now there's a lost weekend waiting to happen". Yum.
Posted 4 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before; not a surprise as this milieu has never been my norm.

However, gotta go with an 8 for her sparkle, sunshine, and spunk.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Liz's voice still makes me stop and smile, 20 years later. There is something lighthearted and playful about her voice that takes me back to good times in the 90's...
Posted 5 years ago by Throttle13    [ Reply ]
No one could argue that this album is as good as Exile. Which makes one wonder how nothing from Exile in Guyville appears on the RP playlist.
Posted 5 years ago by snelson056    [ Reply ]
lizzie is fabulicious...
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
that was a ride
purchase
Posted 12 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
Yes!
Posted 13 years ago by kittyhawk    [ Reply ]
No! Awful!

Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
∩ weevilkinevil wrote:
Liz Phair's voice sucks. Comments about how hot she looks doesn't make up for the fact that she audibly has little talent.
 
It's like coffee, wine, beer, etc. It sucks the first time you try it and you think "people really like this stuff"? But if you keep trying it grows on you and sooner or later you understand it. 


Posted 13 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
Johnny Feelgood is a better cut. But love the whole album.

Posted 13 years ago by Kemoc    [ Reply ]
 weevilkinevil wrote:
Liz Phair's voice sucks. Comments about how hot she looks doesn't make up for the fact that she audibly has little talent.
 

Yes it does.{#Hearteyes} I think her voice sucks too, but I don't care.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]

As an christian child, I must not prohibited this song!
Think over! It's what Jesus say!


Posted 13 years ago by frank-peter    [ Reply ]
 enidualc wrote:
 
i'm a super huge fan, so i wont comment on your voice comment, nor will i tell you that you suck; but i'll agree she's an acquired taste and to me she's yummy. {#Tongue-out}


 weevilkinevil wrote:
Liz Phair's voice sucks. Comments about how hot she looks doesn't make up for the fact that she audibly has little talent.
 
  mee too!


Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 4merdj wrote:
It is only phair to give Liz a ride {#Devil_pimp}
 
WORD.

Posted 13 years ago by Crawlmeister    [ Reply ]
It is only phair to give Liz a ride {#Devil_pimp}
Posted 13 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 duchamp wrote:
How do you spell FLAT?
 
It looks like you figured out how to spell it all by yourself. 

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
How do you spell FLAT?
Posted 13 years ago by duchamp    [ Reply ]
love
Posted 13 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 
i'm a super huge fan, so i wont comment on your voice comment, nor will i tell you that you suck; but i'll agree she's an acquired taste and to me she's yummy. {#Tongue-out}


 weevilkinevil wrote:
Liz Phair's voice sucks. Comments about how hot she looks doesn't make up for the fact that she audibly has little talent.
 


Posted 13 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
Liz Phair's voice sucks. Comments about how hot she looks doesn't make up for the fact that she audibly has little talent.
Posted 13 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
my grrlll liz.
one of her best lines...................kick n moan..................{#Flamed}

Posted 13 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
Love this song from my favorite Liz Phair record. 

On another note, does the stream keep cutting out for anyone else? It's been doing that for a while this morning no matter which settings I use. Was doing the same thing last night on my home computer. 
Posted 14 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
 brandog wrote:
The roots of slack-rock - love this album (degenerate as it is.)
 
Hah!  Almost spit out my diet coke.  The above statement is SO true.

Exile is one of the best albums of the 90's.  This album isn't anywhere near that level, but a song like this sure is fun!  And totally degenerate.
Posted 14 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
Not crazy about her music, but boy do I love her!!{#Hearteyes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Really fun album.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Well, we're in some mood this morning!  Love the fly-swarming image — LOL
Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
Bill, if you're going to play a Liz Phair song, "Flower" should be at the top of the list.

Seriously.


Posted 14 years ago by Gryn    [ Reply ]
Hush little baby, don't say a word...

Posted 14 years ago by matchball    [ Reply ]
Sorry. Switched to Groove Salad. Can't take this. 
Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Love her.
Posted 14 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Mediocre at best....one hit wonder with  "Super Nova" in 1994.  Sheryl Crow blows her away in this genre..... as a guitarist and singer.....

Posted 15 years ago by inmanart    [ Reply ]
i was listening to Exile in Guyville at my desk before this song came on!!! yay
Posted 15 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
 j7 wrote:
as soon as I hear her voice, I'm horny.
 
If you were a guy, imagine how much more aroused you would be!

Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I love this dirty girl, too.
Every time she sings, it's like she's in bed with me.
If only...
As if....
Hello, Liz? Are you out there?

Posted 15 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
 enidualc wrote:

love this dirty girl {#High-five}


 
Absolutely!  Ever since I heard Exile in Guyville in the early 90s.  Always wanted to party with her...seems to be quite adventurous.{#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]

love this dirty girl {#High-five}


Posted 15 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
Looking at track listing for the album, it will be a rare occasion when "polyester bride" is played again. 
Posted 15 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajumprope} toe tappin good times.

Posted 15 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
{#Headache}
Posted 15 years ago by spiritual76    [ Reply ]
Loathe her. Shut UP, Liz.
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:
I want to watch TV with Liz. You fans will know the reference...

...what can I say? I'm in a rude mood.
 
At 4 am when the light is gray? I'll bring the jacks.  {#Wink}

P.S. I totally dig this song, one of the better ones from WCSE. It's good to need a ride!
Posted 15 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
daveesh wrote:
never understood the appeal...
Looking at your ratings........this seems to be common for you.......about a hundred ones!


Posted 15 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
i totally understand how some people just can't get liz. i mean, there's almost a disconnect between her first few and her more recent. she's changed directions. in my mind, i can't actually blame her - her position has changed. i don't necessarily like it, but it is what it is. i, however, love this cd from beginning to end. some tracks more than others. (same with her first cd which totally rocked my world and not just because it's awesome, but because of the track for track answering to the stones' exile on mainstreet, one of my 10 desert island cds) and i love this track a lot. won't go into why, but i love it.
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
There's not being wanting to sing (Robert Plant, Q-Tip for 2 sides of the same dice) Then there's trying to sing and just not being able to. That's this.
Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
very catchy and irreverent - nice twists on old cliches
Posted 15 years ago by divinemadness    [ Reply ]
Too much Liz still isn't enough. Incredible woman.
Posted 15 years ago by sclark    [ Reply ]
Whoa, totally thought this was Poe!
Posted 15 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
I want to watch TV with Liz. You fans will know the reference... ...what can I say? I'm in a rude mood.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
OMG I love you BILL!!!! I've been looking for this song for WEEKS
Posted 16 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
The image that God throws her up to 'The flies of August swarming me'... quite vivid ?>9
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
aaehr wrote:
who can like cotton-candy 60s ripoff, with little self-involved vocal fillups?
I CAN!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
aaehr wrote:
who can like cotton-candy 60s ripoff, with little self-involved vocal fillups?
Oh! Oh! Me! Me!
Posted 16 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
who can like cotton-candy 60s ripoff, with little self-involved vocal fillups?
Posted 16 years ago by aaehr    [ Reply ]
No wonder people thought Rock was dead around the time this came out. It was.
Posted 16 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
I love Liz Phair.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
skdenfeld wrote:
I've heard much better from her.
I've heard much better from... anybody. Sorry, I rate only a 5, 'cause I'm in a good mood.
Posted 16 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
celadonstone wrote:
How could you not like someone who "F*ck$ like a volcano..." Yip, I liked "Supernova" from Whip-Smart. Now that's great 90s grrrl rock.
Posted 16 years ago by tenacious_v    [ Reply ]
I've heard much better from her.
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
steeler wrote:
Exile in Guyville is a stripped-down piece of work, musically and emotionally. Exceptional. I doubt she'll ever come remotely close to matching it.
True.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
queenjill wrote:
Go back to "Exile in Guyville." Even if you don't think it's a masterpiece, you'll understand where some people might. It's her most genuinely personal and emotional work, whereas this song is just pop fluff.
Yep. Exile in Guyville is a stripped-down piece of work, musically and emotionally. Exceptional. I doubt she'll ever come remotely lose to matching it. But I don't mind this one.
Posted 17 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
hehehehehehe.....
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
dwhayslett wrote:
One might apply that judgement to the apparent idea that this is the only song she's ever released...
i have 97 of her songs on my ipod (perhaps a few duplicates...)
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
This is it?All the times I've heard about this chick and this is it?It's childlike and ridiculous.
I don't know if it's representative of her work, but I'm not impressed either.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Such a dirty little girl. I loves me some Liz Phair.
Posted 17 years ago by Land_Shark    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
This is it?All the times I've heard about this chick and this is it?It's childlike and ridiculous.
One might apply that judgement to the apparent idea that this is the only song she's ever released...
Posted 17 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
love my liz ~sigh~ perfect way to end the work week!
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
This is it?All the times I've heard about this chick and this is it?It's childlike and ridiculous.
I wanna hold her hand.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
This is it?All the times I've heard about this chick and this is it?It's childlike and ridiculous.
Go back to "Exile in Guyville." Even if you don't think it's a masterpiece, you'll understand where some people might. It's her most genuinely personal and emotional work, whereas this song is just pop fluff.
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
This is it?All the times I've heard about this chick and this is it?It's childlike and ridiculous.
This isn't typical of her current stuff. Or maybe I'm mixing her up with Fiona Apple.
Posted 17 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
Liz Phad
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
This is it?All the times I've heard about this chick and this is it?It's childlike and ridiculous.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Phor phuck sake, this phoray is phantastic--phar phrom phair.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
She has an ear for melody and a great voice - I have my preferences, but I think all her stuff is good.
Posted 17 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
Lonestar wrote:
You know your scrounging for material when you have to rip from nursery rhymes every second verse.
lol.. that too.. i thought that was a bit cheesy
Posted 17 years ago by sixxstrings    [ Reply ]
vvlee wrote:
Alrighty then, i hope it's working for her. If it gets a new generation of fans looking into her older stuff, that wouldn't be such a bad thing either. But I'll still take anything from Exile or WCSE anyday over the new stuff.
Yip, I liked "Supernova" from Whip-Smart. Now that's great 90s grrrl rock.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Very catchy .. very commercial radio friendly.. i mean it's good music to listen to while working..
Posted 17 years ago by sixxstrings    [ Reply ]
You know your scrounging for material when you have to rip from nursery rhymes every second verse.
Posted 17 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
Thea wrote:
she's been pretty honest about the fact that she's gotta make a living, she's a working mom, and this is what sells.
Alrighty then, i hope it's working for her. If it gets a new generation of fans looking into her older stuff, that wouldn't be such a bad thing either. But I'll still take anything from Exile or WCSE anyday over the new stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
earthbased wrote:
Too bad she can't sing in tune live.
She's always said she has horrible stage fright. You try singing in tune 100% of the time when you're scared to death.
Posted 17 years ago by cshotton    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure exactly what Liz is up to with her latest cheesy-pop stuff but given these earlier gems
she's been pretty honest about the fact that she's gotta make a living, she's a working mom, and this is what sells.
Posted 17 years ago by Thea    [ Reply ]
Rock on liz
Posted 17 years ago by andesitic    [ Reply ]
put her on the bus already.
Posted 17 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
Waybo wrote:
Love early Liz Phair. This album was pretty good. Her latest pop stuff sucks. Exile in Guyville was one of my favorite albums of all time.
Ditto, except that "Exile" *is* my favorite album of all time.
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
... ... Yum, but totally addictive! More Liz! ...
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Another Chicagoan who has seen Liz live. She's the real deal, send Alanis and Jewel and all the pretenders back to the used bin.
Posted 18 years ago by GPLDAN    [ Reply ]
jpbergjr wrote:
Right on, I'm from Chicago and one night Liz was taking the cover charge at the door at Schuba's and was just hanging and having a good time. The Chicago music scene has always been misunderstood and under appriciated. Maybe many find Natalie great, but I find her voice to be grating and her music and lyrics boring. Liz may not have a velvet voice, but she takes you on with her music with no holds barred.
Too bad she can't sing in tune live.
Posted 18 years ago by earthbased    [ Reply ]
what the hell i will give her a ride
Posted 18 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
Love early Liz Phair. This album was pretty good. Her latest pop stuff sucks. Exile in Guyville was one of my favorite albums of all time.
Posted 18 years ago by Waybo    [ Reply ]
dwhayslett wrote:
But do women like slutty men?
Apparently Hillary does!
Posted 18 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
artmarcia wrote:
I find this song to be really CREEPY!
macabre, actually
Posted 18 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Pipes wrote:
It's all about SEX! Men like slutty women. Not to take home, just for the ride.
But do women like slutty men?
Posted 18 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
This and Exile in Guyville are both on my short list of albums that I never tire of listening to all the way through. I'm not sure exactly what Liz is up to with her latest cheesy-pop stuff but given these earlier gems, I have no problem hanging in there with her to see whatever comes next.
Posted 18 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
Yay Liz! a fine song off a fine album. However, it would be great to get a few songs off of "Exile in Guyville" (eg Mesmerizing, Divorce Song, Never Said) on RP...
Posted 18 years ago by jfowler    [ Reply ]
Liz... "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy"... Big & Rich
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
daveesh wrote:
never understood the appeal...
It's all about SEX! Men like slutty women. Not to take home, just for the ride.
Posted 18 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]