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Split Enz — Message To My Girl (Live)
Album: Anniversary
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Released: 1995
Length: 4:45
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I don't want to say, "I love you"
That would give away too much
It's hip to be detached and precious
The only thing you feel is vicious

I don't want to say, "I want you"
Even though I want you so much
It's wrapped up in conversation
It's whispered in a hush

Though I'm frightened by the words
Think it's time I made it heard

CHORUS
No more empty self-possession
Visions swept under the mat
It's no New Year's resolution
It's more than that

Now, I wake up happy
Warm in a lover's embrace
No one else can touch us
While we're in this place

So I'll sing it to the world
This simple message to my girl

CHORUS

Though I'm frightened by the words
Think it's time I made it heard
So I'll sing it to the world
A simple message to my girl

CHORUS

Oh, there's nothing quite as real
As the touch of your sweet hand
I can't spend the rest of my life
Buried in the sand

Oh, every night I hear you call my name
I'm gonna sleep in my thoughts that roam
Oh, every night to express my pain
But I won't get wrapped in your tomb
No, I don't care, I don't care why you've gone now
And every night sings the same song, same song
I hear hear humming in my sleep
I don't want to say
I don't want to say

I can't spend the rest of my life
Buried in the sand
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great piano. i can't believe i don't remember this one from them.
Posted 8 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 stub30 wrote:

Especially since Eddie and Neil are such good friends, the transition is even greater.


Cool! The subtlest of brilliant juxtapositions. Sure do Love love love me some RP!
Posted 3 years ago by Michellegoguen    [ Reply ]
My wedding reception bride-groom dance song; it's still more than that...
Posted 5 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
Apparently Neil Finn is lined up to replace Lindsey Buckinham in the Fleetwood Mac 2018 tour. Not sure if he will be a permanent member but just a little bit of info for you guys who appreciate Neil Finn , his voice and song writing ability.
  That was a surprise - and Mike Campbell to boot.  Should be interesting.

Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Apparently Neil Finn is lined up to replace Lindsey Buckinham in the Fleetwood Mac 2018 tour. Not sure if he will be a permanent member but just a little bit of info for you guys who appreciate Neil Finn , his voice and song writing ability.
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
One of the great kiwi bands, along with The Chills and Straitjacket Fits
Posted 6 years ago by murr69st335    [ Reply ]
 water wrote:
Thank you, Bill!

 Yes, thank you again.  Me and my girl both love this.... the lyrics are especially cool.

It's hip to be detached and precious
The only thing you feel is vicious
I don't want to say, "I want you"
Even though I want you so much
It's wrapped up in conversation
It's whispered in a hush
Though I'm frightened by the words
Think it's time I made it heard
then that awesome CHORUS 


Posted 6 years ago by boltonblue242    [ Reply ]
For me he is as as valuable cultural treasure to the English language as Dylan, McCartney, Lennon, Simon, Mitchell, Wonder or Young
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Michellegoguen wrote:
I humbly offer my opinion that Neil Finn is one of the greatest modern-day song writers and wonderfully identifiable voices. Bill and Rebecca, thank you for the masterful transition between Live Pearl Jam and this gem of a throw back from Split Enz. I heart you.

Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]

This gave me the biggest grin!  I concur — EXACTLY! (and I saw Mr. Tillbrook twice, in Denver and in Tokyo, and he's a NICE BLOKE)
——— 
Foot wrote:
Somewhere Difford & Tillbrook (Squeeze) are smiling.

Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Somewhere Difford & Tillbrook (Squeeze) are smiling.
Posted 7 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Thank you, Bill!
Posted 7 years ago by water    [ Reply ]
Big Crowded House fan, didn't know about Split Enz. Cracking little tune.

Never seen CH live, but saw Tim Finn playing with Supertramp on their Some Things Never Change tour - he was brilliant. 
Posted 7 years ago by CDextrous    [ Reply ]
Amazing song, great version.
Posted 7 years ago by janvge    [ Reply ]
{#Nyah} was just listening to some finn bros other day / great song ! love me some enz
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Pretty great version. Thanks, Bill!
Posted 7 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
Wow, this one is a snoozer.
Posted 8 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Tim was at odds with Split Enz and Neil actually had to step up with song writing and singing their songs. Tim was in an odd place an playing with some other guys on the side. They have quite a history between the 2 brothers.
Posted 8 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
What's odd about this CD is that you're reminded that the Enz were Tim Finn's band, and his songs dominate. When Neil's songs come in, the whole feeling of the band subtly shifts, and you realize why there had to be a Crowded House. I'm sure, like other brother acts (the Gallaghers, Davies, Followells, Everlys, etc.), they had their, um, moments. It's a mark of both their class that neither has publicly, at least to my knowledge, pilloried the other.

 
 I often wonder a bit about Tim. I don't think it was that easy for him to have his little brother come up and steal the show, but I might be reading too much into it. He did have a bit of a nervous breakdown well before Neil came along. (he sings about this on one track) Guess it is like any family.. it's all kind of complex and there's no way to put it down in simple terms. And in the end, Neil might well not have been Neil if it hadn't been for Tim and Split Enz. I have great respect for both of them.

btw.. small edit : I chatted with Tim a couple of years back (he lives down the road from my sister) and he was genuinely pleased and approachable. 
Posted 8 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
 Michellegoguen wrote:
I humbly offer my opinion that Neil Finn is one of the greatest modern-day song writers and wonderfully identifiable voices. Bill and Rebecca, thank you for the masterful transition between Live Pearl Jam and this gem of a throw back from Split Enz. I heart you.

 
Especially since Eddie and Neil are such good friends, the transition is even greater.


Posted 9 years ago by stub30    [ Reply ]
I humbly offer my opinion that Neil Finn is one of the greatest modern-day song writers and wonderfully identifiable voices. Bill and Rebecca, thank you for the masterful transition between Live Pearl Jam and this gem of a throw back from Split Enz. I heart you.
Posted 9 years ago by Michellegoguen    [ Reply ]
I totally agree, the voice is a stunner; among the very best, but the music, the keys, the strings, the rhythms, the tangible hum beneath!
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
isn`t this voice great?
Posted 9 years ago by Austinette    [ Reply ]
What's odd about this CD is that you're reminded that the Enz were Tim Finn's band, and his songs dominate. When Neil's songs come in, the whole feeling of the band subtly shifts, and you realize why there had to be a Crowded House. I'm sure, like other brother acts (the Gallaghers, Davies, Followells, Everlys, etc.), they had their, um, moments. It's a mark of both their class that neither has publicly, at least to my knowledge, pilloried the other.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill, makes me so happy to hear this!!!
Posted 10 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
Oh, yes, this was hot; one of the gems of some very magical years of transformation for me; out of Corporate World and EE and onto The Rocky Mtn Way. They actually had airplay in the 80s, especially when I was DJ for Friday Rock Show at the CU Campus Radio Station!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Home town boys!
Posted 11 years ago by bozobit    [ Reply ]
{#Biggrin} Love, love, love this. Especially now ...
Posted 11 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Aaaaaaaah...lovely. Good to know this is still gracing the universe's airwaves long after the dissolution of a relationship that began in part with a mix tape that included this work of art....{#Think}
Posted 11 years ago by Buddikat    [ Reply ]
Yep. Good.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
A timeless hit from that great Kiwi band.  I remember when the original was released in Oz when I was living there - about 1983 - RP just keeps on bringing back the memories {#Notworthy}
Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Great live version of a great song!
Posted 12 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
i just love this!
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 ajlept wrote:
OK, it hasn't been played yet and somehow it's got a "1"! I had to give it a "10" just to raise it up some. I've heard it because I uploaded it.
 
And I thank you for that!
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
Oh, I haven't heard this song in so long, and I loved it so in the 80s when I was with this certain guy...{#Heartkiss}
Posted 12 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
New to me, and if you told me it was recorded last year, I would never know, this is AWESOME.... so fresh... yeah... car material.... {#Good-vibes}
Posted 12 years ago by Blastcat900    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous! What a lovely treat! Is there anyone who even comes close to Neil Finn when it comes to crafting beautiful pop songs? 
Posted 12 years ago by Exene    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh - the memories!!  
Posted 12 years ago by kiwilistener    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill for finally putting it "on the air." Great early Finn brothers! {#Clap}
Posted 12 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Didn't know the Finn Bros. were part of the band.  Learned something today.  Can I go home now {#Laughing}
Posted 12 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
Always a favourite of mine. Simple, listenable pop track.
Posted 12 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
OK, it hasn't been played yet and somehow it's got a "1"! I had to give it a "10" just to raise it up some. I've heard it because I uploaded it.
Posted 16 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]