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Stars — Your Ex-Lover is Dead
Album: Set Yourself on Fire
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:14
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God, that was strange to see you again
Introduced by a friend of a friend
Smiled and said, "Yes, I think we've met before"
In that instant it started to pour

Captured a taxi despite all the rain
We drove in silence across Pont Champlain
And all of that time you thought I was sad
I was trying to remember your name

This scar is a fleck on my porcelain skin
You tried to reach deep but you couldn't get in
And now you're outside me, you see all the beauty
Repent all your sin

Nothing but time and a face that you'll lose
I chose to feel it and you couldn't choose
I'll write you a postcard, I'll send you the news
From the house down the road from real love

Live through this and you won't look back
Live through this and you won't look back
Live through this and you won't look back

There's one thing I have to say so I'll be brave
You were what I wanted
I gave what I gave
I'm not sorry I met you
I'm not sorry it's over
I'm not sorry there's nothing to save
I'm not sorry there's nothing to save
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Neko Case-ish which is a great thing
Posted 1 day ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 sfoster66 wrote:

I tried to reach deep once...and she couldn't let me in...scars are tougher than one can imagine, especially for those that have been the victims of the most awful thing that a man, or rather a boy in high school, can do to teenage woman...that shit is always there just below the surface...but she hid it well when we met, so I had no idea what was to come...

This song always reminds me of her and I and the twist of emotions that whole relationship created...the sobbing phone call that she made at the end...drunk almost to the point of oblivion, admitting in a whisper that she did love me, no matter what she had said and the anger pretended and projected in the moment when her fear of facing her emotions and her unspeakable history became too great to endure... 

One day, I'd like to be able to show that coward what it feels like to live a life covered in shame and fear...I hope that she recovered somehow.  I hope she was able to calm that primal fear.  That she was able to put down the bottle that was her crutch.  The same bottle that ensured that the life that flickered in her for a week or two or six would never do anything except break us...  

I hope that she managed to let someone reach deep... 


I've been down a similar road in a past relationship, although maybe not as hard and twisted as years. You come to love someone who's been hurt and you accept their scars even when they can't always do the same...and then something changes and that person can't accept that you know their past pain, or can't break up gracefully when their heart's moved on. 

I hope your friend has found peace and happiness and that you have too. 
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

Is the volume going up and down during the louder vocals?  I can hear it happening about 2 or 3 times a second.  Not sure if that's the player or if they're doing something weird with the gain.



i hear that as well.

**EDIT - one day later (8/4/23) still hearing it. like it, but if this gets played daily, it's going to lose it's appeal...
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Is the volume going up and down during the louder vocals?  I can hear it happening about 2 or 3 times a second.  Not sure if that's the player or if they're doing something weird with the gain.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 nlarsen1 wrote:


And this whole time, I thought it was "I'm sorry, there's nothing to SAY." Which maybe evokes a similar feeling.

What a masterpiece.


I ALSO thought those were the lyrics for years. Hits just as hard but a little differently either way.
Posted 2 years ago by nlarsen1    [ Reply ]
I tried to reach deep once...and she couldn't let me in...scars are tougher than one can imagine, especially for those that have been the victims of the most awful thing that a man, or rather a boy in high school, can do to teenage woman...that shit is always there just below the surface...but she hid it well when we met, so I had no idea what was to come...

This song always reminds me of her and I and the twist of emotions that whole relationship created...the sobbing phone call that she made at the end...drunk almost to the point of oblivion, admitting in a whisper that she did love me, no matter what she had said and the anger pretended and projected in the moment when her fear of facing her emotions and her unspeakable history became too great to endure... 

One day, I'd like to be able to show that coward what it feels like to live a life covered in shame and fear...I hope that she recovered somehow.  I hope she was able to calm that primal fear.  That she was able to put down the bottle that was her crutch.  The same bottle that ensured that the life that flickered in her for a week or two or six would never do anything except break us...  

I hope that she managed to let someone reach deep... 
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Another one in the bucket of day stopping songs. When your debut album starts with this masterpiece, you know you've got something going for you.

Memories of pre-kids, first marriage, following relationships, life changes, all in a song.

I'm not sorry there's nothing to save, I'm not sorry. There's nothing to save.

That last line. Ooof. <3
Posted 3 years ago by nlarsen1    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

It's bad news.  

You were married, yes?  So there must have been something there at the beginning.  As the last lines of this song capture eloquently, "I'm sorry there's nothing to save."
 

And this whole time, I thought it was "I'm sorry, there's nothing to SAY." Which maybe evokes a similar feeling.

What a masterpiece.
Posted 4 years ago by nlarsen1    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song, quite a masterpiece. And a great album, too. 
Posted 5 years ago by nlarsen1    [ Reply ]
IMO, Amy should do all of the lead vocals for this band
Posted 5 years ago by chuck.b.meyers    [ Reply ]
love her voice. love this song.
Posted 5 years ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
 metod wrote:
So proud to be a Montrealer...so proud of the music created in this parts of the world.

 
I agree!
Posted 5 years ago by mtldude    [ Reply ]
 ShaunJ wrote:
Question: if your ex-lover is dead, is that good or bad news?
 
Depends on whether or not you can make a case for self-defence. Apparently.
Posted 7 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
 ShaunJ wrote:

Question: if your ex-lover is dead, is that good or bad news?

 
I guess it's better than having a present-day lover who is dead...well, unless you're into that kind of stuff.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 ShaunJ wrote:
Question: if your ex-lover is dead, is that good or bad news?
 
It's bad news.  

You were lovers, yes?  So there must have been something there at the beginning.  As the last lines of this song capture eloquently, "I'm sorry there's nothing to save."
Posted 8 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]

"When there is nothing left to burn, you have to set yourself on fire."https://goo.gl/VC2BvR

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or, bags of firewood are only a fiver......... in fact, Im turning in, tomorrows another day, at least for me.
goodnight and enjoy your self emoliation, .... keep the noise down would you?!
Posted 8 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]


         The Loneliest Monk is Thelonious Monk. It's the fate.I think.
         I'm afraid I can't say my ex, she knew or planned what next.
Posted 9 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
very nice. Never heard before.{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 9 years ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:

Jeff Buckley wrote "Lover You Should Have Come Over" about his breakup with his girlfriend. I went to a memorial concert ten years after his death and one of the performers covered the song. I did okay until the bridge, and on the verse "It's never over / A kingdom for a kiss upon her shoulder..." the guy in front of me collapsed in grief. Within seconds it was painfully clear for whom the central metaphor of the song was no metaphor.

A song is what you bring to it. Great ones touch us and make us examine who we are and what we feel. As this one has done for me today.
 
Thanks for that
Posted 9 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 ShaunJ wrote:

Question: if your ex-lover is dead, is that good or bad news?

 
Memories of a previous life rush in; meeting an old friend from the past.
Recollection; a reliving.  Reflection, contemplation.

Good memories, even though it may have ended badly.  Thankful for the experience, the connection.  Sad the connection is no more, but it was worthwhile.

OK, so its not just the song talking...
Posted 9 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Interesting!
Posted 10 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
As Faulkner said, "The Past is not dead — in fact, it's not even past." The haunting, Quantum-Entangled drama in this song cuts deep!

 
Question: if your ex-lover is dead, is that good or bad news?
Posted 10 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
As Faulkner said, "The Past is not dead — in fact, it's not even past." The haunting, Quantum-Entangled drama in this song cuts deep!
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I never thought of that; setting myself on fire. Hmmm.
Posted 10 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Probably the best thing ever to emerge from the lil Indies. Some kind of masterpiece.
Posted 10 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
So proud to be a Montrealer...so proud of the music created in this parts of the world.
Posted 12 years ago by metod    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Are this lot The Decembrists in disguise?

dogpound wrote:
predate them.
 
Only by 1 year.....  I agree with Fred — this band should be lumped in with Decemberists.  I hit the PSD button when either of them are played! 
Posted 12 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
such a weird/great song title.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 bigcat wrote:
This set is so depressing, I may have to go watch golf. Or soccer
 

Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Are this lot The Decembrists in disguise?
 
predate them.
Posted 14 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
I can understand why some people might have a strong emotional connection to it.  I find it just a little too precious, and pretentious.

Your mileage, of course, may vary.
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Are this lot The Decembrists in disguise?
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
LOL  I wish hahahahaha
Posted 14 years ago by DD ka-bluie    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:
A song is what you bring to it. Great ones touch us and make us examine who we are and what we feel. As this one has done for me today.

 
Well written.  Bravo!

{#Clap}

Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
love the intro to this - sounds like Orson Wells.
Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 bigcat wrote:
This set is so depressing, I may have to go watch golf. Or soccer
 
Wow.
Uplifting.
{#Cheesygrin}

Posted 14 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
This set is so depressing, I may have to go watch golf. Or soccer
Posted 14 years ago by bigcat    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
um, sorry, this one is not about death in any literal sense
 
Jeff Buckley wrote "Lover You Should Have Come Over" about his breakup with his girlfriend. I went to a memorial concert ten years after his death and one of the performers covered the song. I did okay until the bridge, and on the verse "It's never over / A kingdom for a kiss upon her shoulder..." the guy in front of me collapsed in grief. Within seconds it was painfully clear for whom the central metaphor of the song was no metaphor.

A song is what you bring to it. Great ones touch us and make us examine who we are and what we feel. As this one has done for me today.

Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
um, sorry, this one is not about death in any literal sense
doesn't need to be - the total nothingness regarding a person once granted entrance to the sanctum sanctorum is joltingly depressing.

Oh, great. The next song is Jeff Buckley's Last Goodbye.

Both beautiful, but I picked a bad week to give up ether.

Posted 15 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
more stars!
Posted 15 years ago by andrewmi    [ Reply ]
um, sorry, this one is not about death in any literal sense
Posted 15 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 element1 wrote:
I really like this song, but I feel like it needs a good refrain.  It's a lot of verse and no hook.
 

I was just wondering the same thing!
Posted 15 years ago by ksg    [ Reply ]
Okay, this is one of my favourite songs ever. It takes me back to roadtrips I took in the summer of 2007.

I'm so happy that RP has picked it up! Yay for Canadian Content.


Posted 15 years ago by cbahlai    [ Reply ]
Another great Radio Paradise song used to wonderful effect on "So You Think You Can Dance"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhXtietJZr4
Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]
 musicology wrote:
love this tune
 
Yes, another great example of what is "special" about RP! 

Posted 15 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
love this tune
Posted 15 years ago by musicology    [ Reply ]
II really like this track.  Does anyone know if the whole CD is this strong?
Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
I really like this song, but I feel like it needs a good refrain.  It's a lot of verse and no hook.
Posted 15 years ago by element1    [ Reply ]
 TernaryBit wrote:
he's doing it again!! STOP the death!
 
{#Shhh} Don't mention Death, I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it.
Posted 16 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 anniebear wrote:
Man fcuk this set Bill, enough death.
 
he's doing it again!! STOP the death!

Posted 16 years ago by TernaryBit    [ Reply ]
Beautiful and artfully done. Really captures the end of a hopeless relationship; the sadness, the yearning, the hopes and dreams debased.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Man fcuk this set Bill, enough death.
Posted 16 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
Define eclectic:

10:31 am Stars
Your Ex-Lover is Dead 
 
10:26 am Jim Carroll Band
People Who Died 
 
10:21 am Butthole Surfers
Pepper Electric 
 
10:16 am Pearl Jam
Nothing As It Seems
Has to be one of my favourite sets ever, just because it's so out there. Awesome, Bill.
Posted 16 years ago by CortezTheKiller    [ Reply ]
Please play "Reunion".  Or "The Aspidistra Flies".  Yum.
Posted 16 years ago by pinklife    [ Reply ]
Live through this
and you won't look back . . .

Fat chance.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
 gabbadar wrote:
Please excuse me while I OD on pills, everyone.

Playlist:
Stars - Your Ex-Lover is Dead
Oingo Boingo - Dead Man's Party
Jim Carroll Band - People Who Died
Butthole Surfers - Pepper



 
That one was priceless!! LOL!

Posted 16 years ago by petersontaylor    [ Reply ]
Please excuse me while I OD on pills, everyone.

Playlist:
Stars - Your Ex-Lover is Dead
Oingo Boingo - Dead Man's Party
Jim Carroll Band - People Who Died
Butthole Surfers - Pepper



Posted 16 years ago by gabbadar    [ Reply ]
Love the Friday morning death theme
Posted 16 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
 The_Enemy wrote:
Actually, I've got the opposite reaction. I love the quote. The song is meh.
 
How am I to know you aren't just being a contrarian, Enemy?

Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I just love that spoken intro....
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
wow, those lyrics hit me. Maybe it was the Jim Carroll Band "People Who Died" warmup, but damn...


Posted 16 years ago by MediaGrrl    [ Reply ]
Wow.

"Live through this and you won't look back?" Fat chance.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
auburntigerrich wrote:
Cool to hear Stars on RP - not my favorite track, but still eclectic. = )
I DISCOVERED THEM ON THE FILM QUIET CAOS FROM NANNI MORETTI... REALLY INTERESTING THE SCENE CHOOSEN
Posted 16 years ago by sertarjos    [ Reply ]
jenakle wrote:
winter wrote: That opening bit about "set yourself on fire" sounds like a line from a movie - anyone know if it is? It's the father of one of the band's members. Amy Millan: Yeah, so it's just these things that we wing. It actually happened in mastering, but it had been an idea that Torquil had had for sometime, to have his father on the record in some capacity. I called him in Vancouver and was like, "We need your dad," and he was like, "Yeah, we do. Okay, call him up. He's having his eggs right now." (Laughter) Amy Millan: "Get him to say 'When there's nothing left to burn, set yourself on fire.'" https://www.splendidmagazine.com/features/stars/
ITHOUGHT IT WAS A PHRASE FROM ORSOSN WELLES ISN'T?
Posted 16 years ago by sertarjos    [ Reply ]
greenighs wrote:
Wow, Torquil's dad is James Earl Jones?
ITS SOUNDS LIKE ORSON WELLES FINAL WORDS : REMEMBER ROSEBUD...
Posted 16 years ago by sertarjos    [ Reply ]
yeah! Thanks for playing an awesome band like Stars on RP!!!
Posted 16 years ago by linz_bobinz    [ Reply ]
Cool to hear Stars on RP - not my favorite track, but still eclectic. = )
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
papaman wrote:
I say that if you write a song claiming your ex-lover is dead then your ex-lover is not dead.
Wonderful point of existentialism, Papaman. Sartre wrote about the experience of being in the presence of an absence.
Posted 17 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
jenakle wrote:
winter wrote: That opening bit about "set yourself on fire" sounds like a line from a movie - anyone know if it is? It's the father of one of the band's members. Amy Millan: Yeah, so it's just these things that we wing. It actually happened in mastering, but it had been an idea that Torquil had had for sometime, to have his father on the record in some capacity. I called him in Vancouver and was like, "We need your dad," and he was like, "Yeah, we do. Okay, call him up. He's having his eggs right now." (Laughter) Amy Millan: "Get him to say 'When there's nothing left to burn, set yourself on fire.'" https://www.splendidmagazine.com/features/stars/
Wow, Torquil's dad is James Earl Jones?
Posted 17 years ago by greenighs    [ Reply ]
Reversed again for March. When a formula works use it. tompoll wrote:
Odd... Same song list as in August, just reversed order.
Posted 17 years ago by zjustme    [ Reply ]
Ouch.
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
canadave wrote:
Anyone know what the sampled line from the beginning is?
winter wrote: That opening bit about "set yourself on fire" sounds like a line from a movie - anyone know if it is? It's the father of one of the band's members. Amy Millan: Yeah, so it's just these things that we wing. It actually happened in mastering, but it had been an idea that Torquil had had for sometime, to have his father on the record in some capacity. I called him in Vancouver and was like, "We need your dad," and he was like, "Yeah, we do. Okay, call him up. He's having his eggs right now." (Laughter) Amy Millan: "Get him to say 'When there's nothing left to burn, set yourself on fire.'" https://www.splendidmagazine.com/features/stars/
Posted 17 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
such a sad song :( ...a tale wonderfully told.
Posted 17 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
This album is simply awesome.
Posted 17 years ago by jbyrd13    [ Reply ]
Jamunca wrote:
Jim Carroll Band - People Who Died Oingo Boingo - Dead Man's Party Stars - Your Ex-Lover is Dead ...does someone need a hug? Bill?
Odd... Same song list as in August, just reversed order.
Posted 17 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
meh, i think that ridiculous little bit (the quote at the begining) tarnishes an otherwise gorgeous song.
Actually, I've got the opposite reaction. I love the quote. The song is meh.
Posted 17 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
davyjrshort wrote:
That's such a great little quote at the start. and a nice song too
meh, i think that ridiculous little bit tarnishes an otherwise gorgeous song.
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
It's cool that Neanderthals can still get work playing drums in a rock band.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Can we get some more Stars on RP? I have been trying to upload some of the new album but the upload app says the files aren't mp3s (which they are)...
Posted 17 years ago by ianguy    [ Reply ]
I say that if you write a song claiming your ex-lover is dead then you're ex-lover is not dead.
Posted 17 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
coloradojohn wrote:
Man, that would be AWESOME! Hell, yeah! Bill, you reading this? Some things just fall into your lap, and you gotta grab 'em!
Or maybe Human League's "Don't You Want Me"
Posted 17 years ago by Captain_D0D00    [ Reply ]
Gonna see these guys in November. Can't wait.
Posted 17 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
canadave wrote:
Anyone know what the sampled line from the beginning is?
You mean the spoken part? Backscroll and you will see: It's the father of one of the performers....
Posted 17 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Damn. This just hit me like a brick wall. Amazing how music can affect your mood...
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
davyjrshort wrote:
That's such a great little quote at the start. and a nice song too
Every time I hear that quote, I'm expecting something like...Rob Zombie. Yes, this is a nice song, but the transition is a bit odd.
Posted 17 years ago by dexev    [ Reply ]
QualityPie wrote:
I like this much more than I understand why I do. It's just . . . RIGHT.
I love your logic :)
Posted 17 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
That's such a great little quote at the start. and a nice song too
Posted 17 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
top notch, check out the live version on fabchannel
Posted 17 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
Jim Carroll Band - People Who Died Oingo Boingo - Dead Man's Party Stars - Your Ex-Lover is Dead ...does someone need a hug? Bill?
Posted 17 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
QualityPie wrote:
I like this much more than I understand why I do. It's just . . . RIGHT.
I agree.
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Anyone know what the sampled line from the beginning is?
Posted 17 years ago by canadave    [ Reply ]
wondertoofar wrote:
"When there's nothing left to burn" Find a Buddhist!
As a Buddhist I actually find this amusing. Not the funniest thing on this forum. Let's see. Second funniest.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
wondertoofar wrote:
"When there's nothing left to burn" Find a Buddhist!
ass
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
mikedill wrote:
My girlfriend is absolutely in love with this song. Thanks for the introduction RP.
RP introduced you to your girlfriend?
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
My girlfriend is absolutely in love with this song. Thanks for the introduction RP.
Posted 18 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
QualityPie wrote:
I like this much more than I understand why I do. It's just . . . RIGHT.
I feel just the opposite.
Posted 18 years ago by splooge    [ Reply ]
I like this much more than I understand why I do. It's just . . . RIGHT.
Posted 18 years ago by QualityPie    [ Reply ]
saw Amy Millan a couple of times over the summer at festivals. Solo (with a back up band) she is pretty under whelming. Stars suits her vocal style much better (I think). Alone with a guitar she is worth listening to.
Posted 18 years ago by peterkb    [ Reply ]
Captain_D0D00 wrote:
I wonder if this is inappropriate too: I was looking forward to hearing this followed by Meatloaf's "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" to keep the angry lover duet theme going.
Man, that would be AWESOME! Hell, yeah! Bill, you reading this? Some things just fall into your lap, and you gotta grab 'em!
Posted 18 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
ryuujin23 wrote:
Give a man fire and he'll be warm for a day, set him on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
pure comedy.
Posted 18 years ago by juliecb    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
You'd think someone your age would know better than to make such inappropriate comments. Not funny!
Wait....that _is_ funny.
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
when theres nothing left to play... play this song again.. and again.. and again
(apparently, Tony wasn't around so I posted for him)
Posted 18 years ago by underarmor    [ Reply ]
I love this song... lukewarm on the Stars as a whole. His part is so subtle and polite and she just floors him... and yeah, rebuttal, no thanks dude...
Posted 19 years ago by MrMocha    [ Reply ]
I wonder if this is inappropriate too: I was looking forward to hearing this followed by Meatloaf's "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" to keep the angry lover duet theme going.
Posted 19 years ago by Captain_D0D00    [ Reply ]
wondertoofar wrote:
"When there's nothing left to burn" Find a Buddhist!
You'd think someone your age would know better than to make such inappropriate comments. Not funny!
Posted 19 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
this band is pretty dull, live, surprisingly. i was disappointed.
Posted 19 years ago by canadianbug    [ Reply ]
very similiar styleto Arcade Fire. Both Bands from French Canada, bands Most Excellent!!
Posted 19 years ago by halfgazo    [ Reply ]
bubble_headed_beach_blond wrote:
i don't know. i'm not sure canada's musical exports have ever really measured up to the old days of The Guess Who. (HA HA HA HA!!!! sorry, i'm really sorry! you know i'm kidding, right? i'm kidding! i just couldn't let that chance slip past.)
HA HA HA! Bubbly reply! Well, frankly I could add up to your pile, but let's stick to good taste not awakening the haunting canadian ghosts from the past. Ciao
Posted 19 years ago by Dior    [ Reply ]
I'm not sorry the song's over, either.
Posted 19 years ago by dansie    [ Reply ]
Dior wrote:
Yest indeed, call it a Planet Alignment or something. And, sorrily most of you guys miss out completely on the thriving french scene, getting Simple Plan instead. Just uploaded an example with Les Breastfeeders (that's right). Vote for it on the LRC. High on the Menu (and future uploads) are : Daniel Belanger, Malajube, Cowboys Fringuants, Les Trois Accords, Lapointe, MiniÚre and many others. Bon appetit.
i don't know. i'm not sure canada's musical exports have ever really measured up to the old days of The Guess Who. (HA HA HA HA!!!! sorry, i'm really sorry! you know i'm kidding, right? i'm kidding! i just couldn't let that chance slip past.)
Posted 19 years ago by bubble_headed_beach_blond    [ Reply ]
"When there's nothing left to burn" Find a Buddhist!
Posted 19 years ago by wondertoofar    [ Reply ]
mikedill wrote:
This song grew on me to the point where I broke down and bought the cd. It's a pretty good disc... there are a few other stand-out tracks.
Hear, hear, have heard some of other good stuff on that disk, more tracks would suit here just fine... me thinks (anyone?)
Posted 19 years ago by hujoppi    [ Reply ]
one of the best CDs I ever purchased...and I'm about 3,000 CDs deep. Check out their other CDs too, they are all great
Posted 19 years ago by figsout    [ Reply ]
One of the most beautiful songs ever.
Posted 19 years ago by Gryn    [ Reply ]
hcaudill wrote:
WHEN YOU HAVE NOTHING LEFT TO BURN, YOU MUST SET YOURSELF ON FIRE!!
Give a man fire and he'll be warm for a day, set him on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Posted 19 years ago by ryuujin23    [ Reply ]
Still very beautiful, and sad at the same time.
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
I like this song a bit more each time I hear it.
Posted 19 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
when theres nothing left to play... play this song again.. and again.. and again
Posted 19 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Darlington wrote:
It's the father of one of the band members. They called him up and he agreed to come into the studio and record the spoken intro.
And it's a great intro it is - really grabs my attention everytime. Cool effects, etc. Would you ignite yourself if there was nothing left to burn? As for the tune - hate to say it, but it stagnates.
Posted 19 years ago by amcallis    [ Reply ]
catmaven wrote:
It started out exciting, but then it got so megaboring that I thought it was MOR (radio announcers' jargon).
I have to agree, it really lulls in the middle and loses its heart, and my attention.
Posted 19 years ago by revevad1    [ Reply ]