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The Weepies — World Spins Madly On
Album: Say I Am You
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Released: 2006
Length: 2:40
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I woke up and wished that I was dead
With an aching in my head
I lay motionless in bed
I thought of you and where you'd gone
And let the world spin madly on

And everything that I said I'd do
Like make the world brand new
And take the time for you
I just got lost and slept right through the dawn
And the world spins madly on

I let the day go by
I always say goodbye
I watch the stars from my windowsill
The whole world is moving and I'm standing still

I woke up and wished that I was dead
With an aching in my head
I lay motionless in bed
The night is here and the day is gone
And the world spins madly on

I thought of you and where you'd gone
And the world spins madly on
And the world spins madly on
And the world spins madly on and on and on
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 blotto wrote:
was just thinking the exact same thing, even though I read the name, didn't hear it.

 ktnsb wrote:


Actually, when Bill said these guys were called "the weepies", I laughed because it was such a perfect name for their sound. I think the song is pretty lame.
 


 

The Weepies are doing a short US tour this year and will be at the Fillmore in San Francisco on May 12th.
You couldn't understand this song if you hadn't experienced loss.  Beautiful.
The animated video for this good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBk3ynRbtsw
 prophetzarquon wrote:


please bill, no more of this maudlin, 9th grade, third class, derivative tosh.......

 
It's not that maudlin.
Somehow I can imagine JD wrapping up another episode of Scrubs when this song starts.
mehhhhhhhhhhhhh 

I love their sound and simplicity.


 prophetzarquon wrote:


please bill, no more of this maudlin, 9th grade, third class, derivative tosh.......

 
On the plus side, it's quite short


please bill, no more of this maudlin, 9th grade, third class, derivative tosh.......
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 blotto wrote:
was just thinking the exact same thing, even though I read the name, didn't hear it.

 ktnsb wrote:


Actually, when Bill said these guys were called "the weepies", I laughed because it was such a perfect name for their sound. I think the song is pretty lame.
 
 
ditto that
was just thinking the exact same thing, even though I read the name, didn't hear it.

 ktnsb wrote:


Actually, when Bill said these guys were called "the weepies", I laughed because it was such a perfect name for their sound. I think the song is pretty lame.
 


 aaehr wrote:
Simon & Garfunkel!!!
 

I heard it too. Something in the harmonies.

Nice!
Love The Weepies.  Intelligent Indie Rock.  They have to be among the coolest music I've "woken up" to.  :-)
I just adore this song each time I hear it.

And it speaks to the melancholy I'm feeling right now.
Very perty song!
 auburntigerrich wrote:
My new favorite album. Every track on Say I Am You stands alone on its own. I really enjoy Deb's backup on this one. Try "Riga Girls" and "Slow Pony Home".
 
  . . . alone on its own?


 robco1 wrote:
I think this is a beautiful and deceptively simple song. Takes me back to a place I don't like to go, though. For those who can't relate to this one, I sincerely hope you never do.

Crap. I need a f*&^% drink now.
 

Know what you mean.  This one just rips me to shreds.

10.
Love The Weepies!
robco1 wrote:
Takes me back to a place I don't like to go, though. For those who can't relate to this one, I sincerely hope you never do.
There, there Robco. It's gonna be alright.
I think this is a beautiful and deceptively simple song. Takes me back to a place I don't like to go, though. For those who can't relate to this one, I sincerely hope you never do. Crap. I need a f*&^% drink now.
My new favorite album. Every track on Say I Am You stands alone on its own. I really enjoy Deb's backup on this one. Try "Riga Girls" and "Slow Pony Home".
OldFrenchie wrote:
I think "Sloppy Seconds" and the "Revolting Cocks" have the corner on that market
are you KIDDING? Revolting Cocks is a great band name!
Kerly wrote:
Adore it. It makes tears.
Deb Talan never disappoints Kerly
penguinja wrote:
Worst name for a band this side of Hoobastank.
Actually, when Bill said these guys were called "the weepies", I laughed because it was such a perfect name for their sound. I think the song is pretty lame.
aaehr wrote:
Simon & Garfunkel!!!
yah i love them to... am i missing something or do they have to do with this song?
Roverfish wrote:
Aren't weepies the eye-boogers your dog gets? Not sure I'd liken the band to that...pretty good tune, anyway.
and I am a disease a fish gets...
Simon & Garfunkel!!!
Gilbert O'Sullivan lives!
Adore it. It makes tears.
Aren't weepies the eye-boogers your dog gets? Not sure I'd liken the band to that...pretty good tune, anyway.
Old_Pat wrote:
No.... The Seatsniffers. Gorgeous song, tho.....
Actually Cat Butt is the worst band name I ever heard.
Thanks to RP I like The Weepies and this one is a really sad song
In my pop 5 of best albums of 2006 - a must have.
One of the few songs that me and my 18 yr old both like
penguinja wrote:
Worst name for a band this side of Hoobastank. Gorgeous song, though.
I think "Sloppy Seconds" and the "Revolting Cocks" have the corner on that market
Great song...but I like "Gotta Have You" better....
penguinja wrote:
Worst name for a band this side of Hoobastank. Gorgeous song, though.
No.... The Seatsniffers. Gorgeous song, tho.....
penguinja wrote:
Worst name for a band this side of Hoobastank. Gorgeous song, though.
Agreed on both counts.
Lovely CD from start to finish.
this was really nice! i must check them out...
WOW that is sweet, love the lyrics!!! ...had to order yet another album thanks to RP!
gabeanderson wrote:
this after "Blue Foundation - Save This Town" is a great transition... two songs new to me right in a row. rock on!
Exact same segue tonight... (looking for the black helicopters) Great song!
An 8 from me FWIW
This is the song for you if you've ever failed someone and end up hating yourself and missing the world. "The day is gone..."
Worst name for a band this side of Hoobastank. Gorgeous song, though.
I can't tell you how much this song just struck the right chord in me.... I love RP for constantly, inexorably and happily expanding my musical horizons. 9
Lovely kicking your feet up walk through the woods and light of life.
this after "Blue Foundation - Save This Town" is a great transition... two songs new to me right in a row. rock on!
Papa_John wrote:
Reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel. Simple and pretty. Gets an 8 from me. :-)
Exactly what I was thinking.
I love Deb Talan and Steve Tannen's solo stuff, but I LOVE them together as the Weepies. Their first album, Happiness, is a short but lovely gem.
hcaudill wrote:
This would be a good name for a lot of post-Coldplay heart-on-their-sleeve groups.
heh. amusingly, this duet (singer-songwriters Deb Talan and Steve Tannen--Deb Talan has some other songs on RP) has a great album called "Happiness", which is almost all very upbeat. =)
Great track!
Excellent! More!
Reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel. Simple and pretty. Gets an 8 from me. :-)
This would be a good name for a lot of post-Coldplay heart-on-their-sleeve groups.
wow, i am totally digging this. Gotta write this band's name down so i dont forget.