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Other Lives — As I Lay My Head Down
Album: Tamer Animals
Avg rating:
7

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Total ratings: 1458









Released: 2011
Length: 3:42
Plays (last 30 days): 1
As I lay my head down
upon that grassy field
winter's passing
Snowfall.
no one will ever know.
yeah, yeah, yes, oh yeah
As I lay my head down
upon that grassy field
you won't find me
I'm alone.
No one will ever know.
oh, look at the years going by.
no, troubles come into your life.
oh, now that you finally have found the end.
the end.
the end is holy.
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 TJS wrote:
Sounds interesting from the start.  I guess we'll see how it builds.
 
An interesting first comment, posted 10 years ago. 
 tm wrote:

this album is moody and fantastically smooth to listen to



Agreed. Several of the tracks on this effort are simply fantastic...
I find it odd that despite the lyrics, this song makes me happy to be alive.  Wait, it may actually be because of the lyrics 
Cool tune :)
this album is moody and fantastically smooth to listen to
That was very good! not all songs can pull off that vibe. Not to take away from Tamer...My favorite is Brokedown  Palace by the GD.  maybe with Marsalis... Loved Patty Griffin's  Long Ride Home Also.  Lost way too many friends and loved ones.. Time and Music heal... Peace... Love...Be Safe
 mikegrinker wrote:
Conjures up the Moody Blues. And that's good.
 
Yes, that's VERY good.
This song is so sad. Still I like it very much. 
Conjures up the Moody Blues. And that's good.
Boring
This album is very atmospheric...
Growing.....

So what is this about a new Other Lives album coming out?
 stegokitty wrote:
It's like The Beatles and Of Montreal had a baby.
I likes it. 

 
Negative, Gregorian chants meet the Moody Blues, this would be the creation.
 sonicsurfer wrote:
loving that I can take #radioparadise wherever I go in the Caribbean.

 
take me there too along with the same radio :)
loving that I can take #radioparadise wherever I go in the Caribbean.
It's like The Beatles and Of Montreal had a baby.
I likes it. 
Best Playlist I've heard in months.  Changing now....I'm an old fart,  but thanks for the last 4 hours RP.  WOW its been great. Should've recorded it!!!!!{#Clap}
 jhorton wrote:
The more I hear this album, the more blown away I am. One of the strongest albums from anyone in years!

They have a new one due out in May, can't wait to hear it! 

 
I agree. It seeps in and never leaves. Just bought tickets to see them in NYC in May. Hope they are as good in concert!
The more I hear this album, the more blown away I am. One of the strongest albums from anyone in years!

They have a new one due out in May, can't wait to hear it! 
 Contaminator wrote:

I'm pretty sure that the lyrics are referring to a death (suicide, most likely) in a faraway deserted place.

 
I took away from it that we live our lives and die and people forget we even existed.  A lament about our ultimate insignificance if you will.
Nice song. And I upped my rating +1 thanks to the awesome cover.

 

"My Guitar Gently Weeps" accompanies in the background as I listen...


 Lauriea wrote:
I don't get the lyrics....

 
I'm pretty sure that the lyrics are referring to a death (suicide, most likely) in a faraway deserted place.
 fredriley wrote:

If you don't like a poster, just a finger twitch on page up/down will scroll past the source of your enragement. Lazarus makes things even easier by posting in a distinctive font and colour. I appreciate his contributions, which are sometimes idiosyncratically off-kilter, but I can see how others might be wound up by him.
 
Well said...

I can't please everybody, and I am not interested in trying...  anybody who reviews my song comments will see that many of my comments are responses to people who have made happy affirmations to me...  I get tons of compliments and positive responses from very many marvelous people...

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, fredriley...  I really enjoy your song comments...  keep on rocking in the free world...

this song is marvelous...

 michaelgmitchell wrote:
I honestly think I'm going to stop reading song comments because I become enraged to see the moron 'Lazarus' back on the site. Seriously. Such a waste of space.

 
If you don't like a poster, just a finger twitch on page up/down will scroll past the source of your enragement. Lazarus makes things even easier by posting in a distinctive font and colour. I appreciate his contributions, which are sometimes idiosyncratically off-kilter, but I can see how others might be wound up by him.
 richlister wrote:

I don't!

 
Nor me 
 WonderLizard wrote:
This/they may be the second coming of prog--with apologies to Porcupine Tree--but I am there. Exquisite writing, production, and execution.

 

An exacting synopsis. I agree on all counts. This is going on the wish list... 
 Darlington wrote:

Me too!!!!

 
I don't!
I don't get the lyrics....
This/they may be the second coming of prog--with apologies to Porcupine Tree--but I am there. Exquisite writing, production, and execution.
I thought it was Midlake..{#Headache}
 Nenelena wrote:
I love this band! {#Sunny}

 
Me too!!!!
Great band! thanks again RP
I love this band! {#Sunny}
 haresfur wrote:
Needs more cowbell.

 
{#Naughty} --> {#Shhh} --> {#Zip-lip} --> {#Notworthy}
Huh.  I don't remember rating this a 1.  : \
I am hearing Rox Sexsmith
 Rachoh wrote:
Such a primal song, I love it.

I've enjoyed following the musical evolution of Other Lives -- such a creative & talented group.  

 

Needs more cowbell.
Now THIS is a beautiful song!
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
I honestly think I'm going to stop reading song comments because I become enraged to see the moron 'Lazarus' back on the site. Seriously. Such a waste of space.

 
But if you do that, and if everyone else does that, there will be nobody else leaving comments! Please stay. We need you.
Another brilliant live cut --->



Everybody in my churches be dancing wantonly...  love this song...
 
Such a primal song, I love it.

I've enjoyed following the musical evolution of Other Lives -- such a creative & talented group.  
Sounds like Ron Sexsmith.

I'll bet a million bucks you keep reading and posting song comments...


this song is marvelous...  love it...

 
I honestly think I'm going to stop reading song comments because I become enraged to see the moron 'Lazarus' back on the site. Seriously. Such a waste of space.
Please, please stop with this band. It's not nap time.

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
 I am sooo jealous .. cannot wait to see this band live.  The depth of their music takes me away ...

Athyrius wrote:
Watch the live concert from Paris... amazing!
 


The album (and the previous one as well) is beautiful. One of the best "hidden gems" bands around.
Watch the live concert from Paris... amazing!
the song and whole lp is great but live show was a little bit disappointing for me
this is beautiful——I don't know why, but I think of the Electric Prunes doing "Kyrie Ellison" cuz it sounds so stately, yet psychedelic.
This song is growing every time it plays!
I bought this disc a couple of months ago - really good overall.  If you like this vibe you'll love the disc.
Stumbled upon them a year ago, maybe, on KCRW's MBE. Drawn to them ever since.
Growing on me 8->9
GOOD
They recently opened for Radiohead here in Santa Barbara.

Had never heard of this band until they opened for Radiohead a few months ago. This is an excellent album, I've probably listened to it more than anything else this year. Their first one is good too, but this one's better I think.


Strangely hypnotic, which draws me in and makes me listen.
7 {#Arrow} 8
I don't like! I've just heard this song three or four times, but I have not a good feeling about her
The Moody Blues meets Tomorrow Never Knows by way of Arcade Fire and a flamenco rhythm track ??
Funny the hybrids.
 
I like this - make me think of John Lennon in his afterlife.
The more I hear of 'Other Lives'...the more I enjoy! Laughing
On first listen, reminds me a bit of Republic Tigers. Looking forward to more.
Sounds interesting from the start.  I guess we'll see how it builds.