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Grant-Lee Phillips — Nothin' Is For Sure
Album: Ladies' Love Oracle
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Released: 2000
Length: 4:19
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There's a tug at my heart
Like a rope it's pulling
Out on the horizon
But I've no way of knowing
Where to start

Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes
Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light
Nothing is for sure oh as I begin my day
Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way

Staring at the ceiling
I can see to heaven
But only when I'm willing
So I pray for the strength
To begin again again

Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes
Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light
Nothing is for sure oh as I begin my day
Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way

Spin me the other way
I've got to learn not to say always
Spin me the other way
People on the other half got no worries

Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes
Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light
Nothing is for sure no as I begin my day
Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way

Nothing is for sure oh
And nothing is for sure
Spin me the other way
I've got to learn not to say always
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Does not sound like he has a relationship with God.

Posted 15 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
i don't care who he's trying to sound like - that breathy vocal just makes me want to smack him. Too bad, 'cause it's a nice enough tune.
Posted 15 years ago by Exene    [ Reply ]
 reason06 wrote:


perhaps it was just awkwardly stated. perhaps it means ; this guy is trying too hard to sound just like Lennon? That is a statement I would agree with.
 

Funny, I kept hearing George Harrison
Posted 16 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
 colt4x5 wrote:
he shoulda made his bed afore they took the pitcher.
 
Why, does he look thirsty?

Posted 16 years ago by bitterdave    [ Reply ]
he shoulda made his bed afore they took the pitcher.
Posted 16 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
Farquwaar wrote:
This may be one of the stupidest things ever written in this forum. Let's face it, any singer/songwriter post 1968 could be called a "Lennon-wannabe". Lennon set the standard. He's who we all wanted to be.(or Paul, maybe!!!) And really wouldn't, even you, like to have written just one of John Lennons songs?
perhaps it was just awkwardly stated. perhaps it means ; this guy is trying too hard to sound just like Lennon? That is a statement I would agree with.
Posted 16 years ago by reason06    [ Reply ]
This song is repetitive, that is for sure.
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
whodini wrote:
Does he think anything is for sure?
Well, yeah... nothin.
Posted 17 years ago by dorkmeister    [ Reply ]
LennytheB wrote:
just another Lennon-wannabe
Check him out on the song "The Whole Shebang" where he's channeling Bowie. His ability to sound like Lennon and Bowie says to me that he's got some amazing pipes, otherwise he'd sound like . . . Bob Dylan.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Does he think anything is for sure?
Posted 18 years ago by whodini    [ Reply ]
-relayer- wrote:
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HAHAHA!
Posted 18 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
LennytheB wrote:
just another Lennon-wannabe
This may be one of the stupidest things ever written in this forum. Let's face it, any singer/songwriter post 1968 could be called a "Lennon-wannabe". Lennon set the standard. He's who we all wanted to be.(or Paul, maybe!!!) And really wouldn't, even you, like to have written just one of John Lennons songs?
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
Men love MySQL. 2
Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
I happen to think he's in fact a very good singer
Posted 18 years ago by Maaike    [ Reply ]
this reminds of the crap Charlie Garcia used to do back in the day.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
just another Lennon-wannabe
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
catmaven wrote:
Hate falsetto in general. Hate this one in particular--it is even worse than that on Beatles songs. An amazing zchievement (neologism).
Fully agree...
Posted 18 years ago by red04star    [ Reply ]
Hate falsetto in general. Hate this one in particular--it is even worse than that on Beatles songs. An amazing zchievement (neologism). Sounds neither confident nor melodic to me.
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
I actually like it! EDIT: Too long though, could have been a perfect 1 minute song..
Posted 18 years ago by Pantagruel    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I've just dropped from 6 to three, and that is not because I don't like Oracle (wich is a nice expensive product for end users, but should be forbidden for the sake of system administrators). It is nice to listen to. But only once. Once a year that is. More is overplaying it.
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
traveyes wrote:
some of those high notes sound a little like Jeff Buckley, which is not a bad thing. .
yah :highfive: I hear that too, and you're right it's not a bad thing at all.
Posted 19 years ago by Fat_Man_Flo    [ Reply ]
If you like Phillips, his band Grant Lee Buffalo put out 3 really good albums.
Posted 19 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
so I've investigated further...I now own two Grant Lee CDs (Mobilize and Virginia Creeper) and they are fantastic... RP, you're costing me a lot of damn $!
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of David Garza. Terrific sound.
Posted 19 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
Love grant lee, he plays at Largo quite frequently in Los Angeles.
Posted 19 years ago by Metro    [ Reply ]
I'd heard of this guy, but hadn't heard his music until this song...wow. must investigate further...
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
Boosiewolf wrote:
This is just awesome, and has a very definite John Lennon feel to it.
or some mellow Billy Squier - almost embarassed to make that connection, but I can hear it....
Posted 19 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]
Spin me the other way I've got to learn not to say always :(
Posted 19 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Anne Marie and trekhead... I'm so glad you enjoyed the lyrics!! absolutely my pleasure.... and long live Grant-Lee! :grouphug.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by beautifuldreamer    [ Reply ]
I'll be a Radio Paradise fan as long as you play Grant Lee. He's totally under-rated and Grant Lee Buffalo's Vancouver show was what smart rock and roll should sound like: loud, confident, melodic, and innovative.
Posted 19 years ago by liebe    [ Reply ]
Thanks to beautifuldreamer, nice! And agreed.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
This made me stay at work a little bit longer today. :D
Posted 19 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Hello fellow listeners: I have been a dedicated fan of Grant Lee Phillips for the past three years. I have managed to collect three of his solo albums (Ladies' Love Oracle, Mobilize and Virginia Creeper) and one double CD set from the former Grant Lee Buffalo (Gems from the Vault...) ... this guy is phenomenal... lyrically and melodically... NEVER disappoints me. I have attended 3 live shows---- I sometimes feel lucky- when the venues are rather small and intimate... but in the back of my mind--- I know this guy should be a millionaire... then my nickname took wings: beautifuldreamer (the name of one of my all time favorite songs from Mobilize) at any rate--- I'll get to the point--- I just wanted to share my opinion and the lyrics to this beautiful song (I'll also try to remember to post lyrics whenever I hear one of his songs... and no I'm not his agent!) Nothin' Is For Sure- Grant Lee Phillips: There's a tug at my heart Like a rope it's pulling Out on the horizon But I've no way of knowing Where to start Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light Nothing is for sure oh as I begin my day Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way Staring at the ceiling I can see to heaven But only when I'm willing So I pray for the strength To begin again again Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light Nothing is for sure oh as I begin my day Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way Spin me the other way I've got to learn not to say always Spin me the other way People on the other half got no worries Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light Nothing is for sure no as I begin my day Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way Nothing is for sure oh and nothing is for sure Nothing is for sure oh and nothing is for sure Spin me the other way I've got to learn not to say always
Posted 20 years ago by beautifuldreamer    [ Reply ]
some of those high notes sound a little like Jeff Buckley, which is not a bad thing. .
Posted 20 years ago by traveyes    [ Reply ]
I think I like it because it reminds me of the HOllies "I'll Pay You Back with Interest."
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
This is just awesome, and has a very definite John Lennon feel to it.
Posted 20 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
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Posted 20 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]