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The Innocence Mission — Tomorrow On The Runway
Album: Befriended
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7

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Total ratings: 392









Released: 2003
Length: 4:15
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Old days, don't come to find me
The sun is just about to climb up over there
While my heart is sinking I do not want my voice
To go out into the air

Did you leave the darkness without me?
You're always miles ahead
And you're standing in tomorrow on the runway

Oh, be the music in my head
The air around my bed
Oh, be my rest
Replace the small disgraces of the times and places
That I never really left

Did you leave the darkness without me?
You're always miles ahead
And you're standing in tomorrow on the runway

Oh, I want to fly, fly forward into the light
Be alive, to come alive
On the leaf-bright Friday drive
Sudden horses at the red light
Turn around, see clearer ways to go now
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Soothing
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
was she also in The Sundays? this is very sweet.
Posted 11 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
minnie mouse, is that you??
 
OMG, not another whiny girly voice...
Posted 11 years ago by demenshea    [ Reply ]
Pristine. Makes me feel good...and produces a much needed smile on this kind yet aging face.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
minnie mouse, is that you??
Posted 11 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
 laozilover wrote:
I believe I HAVE this record!

 

Laozimemory {#Lol}
Posted 12 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
Nice song!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
let's get the gun  {#Yell}  Reminds of "Can I take my gun to heaven".  sorry, i think it was a good tune............nice logo, too

Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I believe I HAVE this record!

Posted 12 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
I'm sinking in twee! Help me! I can't take much more of this. . . someone please throw me a snare. . . a Marshall amp. . . a cowbell. . . ANYTHING!

Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 tulfan wrote:
I ALWAYS feel better after hearing one of their pieces...
 
Me, too, tulfan! {#High-five}  Something about the childlike quality of the vocals and the simple, melodic music always makes me breathe easier and do a little daydreaming of sunshine, meadows, and birds singing. Love this song...


Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I ALWAYS feel better after hearing one of their pieces...
Posted 13 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Karen's voice is divine!
Posted 13 years ago by namp    [ Reply ]
Can't believe I had given this only a '7'.  I just bumped it to a '9'.  How cum I don't have this record?!?

Posted 13 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
The album "Glow" (1995) is one of their best. Highly recommended.

Oh yeah - almost forgot - wouldn't know diddley-squat about this band or many awesome others if not for RP. I'd be stuck in the '80s - OH NOES! {#Eek}
Posted 14 years ago by TonyT    [ Reply ]
I like it. Belle & Sebastian sensibilities with some Sundays thrown in.
Posted 14 years ago by ladron    [ Reply ]
 Ropes wrote:
yes...i agree...agree...agree. thrice, as a matter of fact.

 wferrier wrote:

sublime and ephemeral. . .


 

 

Doh!  You guys beat me to it!...Did I mention that I think her voice is rather ethereal and lilting?  {#Tongue}
Posted 15 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
yes...i agree...agree...agree. thrice, as a matter of fact.

 wferrier wrote:
sublime and ephemeral. . .

 


Posted 15 years ago by Ropes    [ Reply ]
sublime and ephemeral. . .
Posted 15 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
I love her voice!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by PureGirl    [ Reply ]
Ohh... hadn't heard this one from them! Nice, as usual. She has such a lovely voice!
Posted 16 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
Reminds me sort of Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention
Posted 16 years ago by tiare    [ Reply ]
This one always puts a smile on my face.
Posted 16 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
heart felt music
Posted 16 years ago by tiare    [ Reply ]
I like her voice.
Posted 16 years ago by darkhorse53    [ Reply ]
davin wrote:
this reminds me of something or other off of the 90's romeo and juliet sound track hmmmmm interesting
Stina Nordenstam, methinks.
Posted 16 years ago by NorthernLad    [ Reply ]
palatin8 wrote:
Last couple of songs make me wonder, hey, you got a scale of 1 -10 to vote, not a 6 -10.
I never rate below 5, give Bill some credit for not addin' suko barfo shit to his own precious station! True! I've never heard a song that warrents a below 5 ratin' on RP!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
So much sweetness and melancholy makes some people sick, i just love it! Oscar
Posted 17 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Sounds like "standing on tomorrow in your underwear"?
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
I like her voice a lot. It makes the song. The acoustic guitar is pleasant but not notable. The composition is meant to create an contemplative ambience and it succeeds.
Posted 17 years ago by omniphiliac    [ Reply ]
Last couple of songs make me wonder, hey, you got a scale of 1 -10 to vote, not a 6 -10.
Posted 17 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
This is cute.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
Delicate sounds with boring lyrics lead to me firing up my CD player.
Posted 17 years ago by eclectek    [ Reply ]
jerkstore wrote:
thats chicken dijon with green beans, 2 egg whites with cheese, and 3 cups of coffee... that just gives me physical pain
Gotta admit this made me chuckle...
Posted 17 years ago by NewFee    [ Reply ]
this reminds me of something or other off of the 90's romeo and juliet sound track hmmmmm interesting
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
I agree with what others have said - that Karen Peris's voice is a bit too precious for me. She does a couple of songs with Natalie Merchant, though - Frozen Charlotte and When They Ring the Golden Bells, I think - and that combination of voices is just amazing. They suit each other perfectly. Anyway, I still enjoy this, but the little-girl quality of the voice does get a bit much for me.
Posted 17 years ago by juliealice    [ Reply ]
It not only speaks to me... it sings to me. 8.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
OMG Thought this was Anna Ternheim for a minute there.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 18 years ago by prairiedogj    [ Reply ]
mission accomplished
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
nick_valensi wrote:
that voice... not again... It is so annoying. Ok, that's it. This deserves a 1.
That's funny...the voice is what I *like* about this song.
Posted 18 years ago by Skinwalker    [ Reply ]
that voice... not again... It is so annoying. Ok, that's it. This deserves a 1.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by The_Waker    [ Reply ]
What an incredible recording of a remarkably unusual and evocative voice.
Posted 18 years ago by Randyl    [ Reply ]
I love IM. Thanks RP.
Posted 18 years ago by spindrift    [ Reply ]
If I make it into heaven this will be one of the songs playing there.
Posted 18 years ago by lepton    [ Reply ]
I'm sorry... I just can't stand that voice.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
olsaltybastard wrote:
I've heard this several times now. I can't help but pick up a phony "cutesie little girl" sound that just isn't allowing me to like this one bit.
Ah! The very reason I like it!
Posted 18 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
I've heard this several times now. I can't help but pick up a phony "cutesie little girl" sound that just isn't allowing me to like this one bit.
Posted 18 years ago by olsaltybastard    [ Reply ]
jerkstore wrote:
thats chicken dijon with green beans, 2 egg whites with cheese, and 3 cups of coffee... that just gives me physical pain
Accurate, but I'm not sure that there's a puke smiley big enough to cover that drivel.
Posted 18 years ago by RADIOSLOTH    [ Reply ]
This lot are nice - they can be a tad too 'lovely' for me at times though. Maybe I just don't know them well enough yet...
Posted 18 years ago by tiddalick    [ Reply ]
jerkstore wrote:
thats chicken dijon with green beans, 2 egg whites with cheese, and 3 cups of coffee... that just gives me physical pain
I, for one, don't need the dietary inventory with the "puke" emoticon....But it does ADD IMPACT!
Posted 18 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
This is an awesome melancholy song. Those who despise it are probably "happy" all the time. Life's not always . The comments show their "happy" faces. I should know--been there, will do it again.
Posted 18 years ago by plutodazed    [ Reply ]
spindrift wrote:
If I'm grateful to RP for any one thing, it's for introducing me to the Innocence Mission. They sound the way sunset in winter looks.
thats chicken dijon with green beans, 2 egg whites with cheese, and 3 cups of coffee... that just gives me physical pain
Posted 18 years ago by jerkstore    [ Reply ]
spindrift wrote:
If I'm grateful to RP for any one thing, it's for introducing me to the Innocence Mission. They sound the way sunset in winter looks.
Ooooooh, I like that analogy!
Posted 18 years ago by dragonflygal    [ Reply ]
If I'm grateful to RP for any one thing, it's for introducing me to the Innocence Mission. They sound the way sunset in winter looks.
Posted 18 years ago by spindrift    [ Reply ]
It's almost noon over here and the sun is shining brightly. This song totally ruins the mood. Maybe if it was the middle of the night I'd like it better.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
I really like Innocence Mission. They truly seem to have an innocence about them, and I love the childlike vocals. I could probably listen to their music for hours...
Posted 18 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Whay a relaxing song. :chillpill.gif:
Posted 18 years ago by superdan    [ Reply ]
whafrog wrote:
I love this track, but the rest of the album is too soft, without this track's haunting feeling.
I think the whole album is a haunting gem. It's amazing from start to finish, a pure pleasure.
Posted 18 years ago by MrKite    [ Reply ]
I love this track, but the rest of the album is too soft, without this track's haunting feeling.
Posted 18 years ago by whafrog    [ Reply ]
I've got 2 cd's by IM but haven't heard this one. Their songs all sound kindof the same... and yet I never tire of any of it. Perhaps becuase it's so subtle.. it always seems fresh.
Posted 18 years ago by cjg    [ Reply ]
This song is hauntingly beautiful :nodhead:
Posted 18 years ago by markvery    [ Reply ]
You could play this 10 times in a row and I'd be up for listening to it just one more time. That woman's voice is enchanting and cuts through what ever distractions I have here. (Which is not good when my wife is trying to talk to me) ;)
Posted 18 years ago by Darbuka    [ Reply ]
More of The Innocence Mission, please. Love her voice :nodhead:
Posted 18 years ago by SWboy    [ Reply ]
sweet as honey... pretty good
Posted 18 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
She plays with her voice, almost like having fun, she could be "diva", she doesn't want that... great band, amazing voice, great CD! Oscar
Posted 18 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
jagdriver wrote: This blows Dadofsammy wrote: Always nice to get well-thought out dissenting opinions. Careful now, you were using words with more than one syllable; you might confuse him. Great tune, great sound, great to hear it.
Posted 18 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
A delicate and graceful song that packs one hell of a punch. Gorgeous
Posted 18 years ago by MrKite    [ Reply ]
Karen has a beautiful voice. The Innocence Mission has been around for a while. She is of Amish background, which explains a lot about her worldview. Thanks for adding this!
Posted 18 years ago by Zarba    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Kinda Edie Brickell-ish, no?
The difference being that Edie Brickell can sing.
Posted 18 years ago by diane    [ Reply ]
I almost don't want to like this, must be bias. Not bad actually. Liked the comment about articulating an 8 year old voice, wondering if that biased me. *File under check out again.
Posted 18 years ago by g1lgam3sh    [ Reply ]
Great song from a terrific band.
Posted 18 years ago by dango    [ Reply ]
jagdriver wrote:
This blows
Always nice to get well-thought out dissenting opinions.
Posted 18 years ago by dadofsammy    [ Reply ]
Doesn't it make you want to hold hands and run through the fields picking flowers? ugh. :-&
Posted 18 years ago by lukekingland    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
She seems to have the gift of reaching a note BEFORE even singing it... Nifty. An 8.
If I weren't actually listing to it I'd have thought you were insane for making a comment like this, but... I'll be damned you're right. How does she do that?
Posted 18 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
This blows
Posted 18 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Whee!! Seriously.
Posted 19 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
Beautiful!
Posted 19 years ago by coentje    [ Reply ]
Oh I love this song and Innocence Mission! Karen's voice is what I would imagine would come out of an 8-year old on a swingset in the summer if the 8-year old could articulate the happiness of that moment. It makes me want to drive on a windy country road in spring with the windows down.
Posted 19 years ago by jstevep00    [ Reply ]
Nice, a bit like the Sundays too...
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
this band makes me all happy inside : )
Posted 19 years ago by damien    [ Reply ]
I have loved the Innocence Mission since they came to play the Hatch shell in Boston, many years ago now. They are *wonderful*. I still don't understand why they don't get more airplay, but that you for correcting that. :D Please, more tracks from this album. Thanks Bill and Rebecca.
Posted 19 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]
She seems to have the gift of reaching a note BEFORE even singing it... Nifty. An 8.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Joni Mitchell says this is one of her favorite bands. Easy to see why. Play lots and lots more of them.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Kinda Edie Brickell-ish, no? I like it. The simplistic innocence belies a more complex undertone.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]