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Sam Phillips — No Explanations
Album: Don't Do Anything
Avg rating:
6.4

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Total ratings: 382









Released: 2008
Length: 3:01
Plays (last 30 days): 0
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I thought if he understood
He wouldn't treat me this way
No explanations, no more explanations
She looked me over and over
And couldn't locate me
No explanations, no more explanations

I found some miracle like
Running away from you
No more explanations
This is bigger than you
And a part of the truth
You trust
This is the breaking of you

Running out of here
Time you're saving
No explanation
There's only so much pain
They can (?)
No explanations, no more explanations

This is bigger than you
And a part of the truth
You trust
This is the breaking of you
Comments (30)add comment
Nice!
Posted 3 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
it's been two years since anyone's had something to say about this song.
i have something to say. it's pretty good.
was my comment worth the wait ?
i think so.
Posted 3 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
Interesting tune, think I really like it!
Posted 6 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
The "Native American sound" to which people have referred in their comments makes me think of the clicking/rattling sound made by the pieces of sheep's hooves that are worn by Hopi Kachinas during dances.  But that's just what the sound calls to mind for me.   
Posted 7 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
SUCH a great song from a phenomenal album!  Thanks for playing it, RP!
Posted 7 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
I like all of Sam Phillips' stuff, but I think she's at her best when she's at her most cathartic.  This album is my second favorite behind Omnipop.  But I guess I'm in the minority here.
Posted 8 years ago by smg58    [ Reply ]
Fuzzy, chunky and distinctive. Quite a change from the usual Sam Phillips songs played here. 7 from the intrigued Nottingham jury.
Posted 9 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:

How exactly is that a Native American vibe?  

Sounds to me like she's smashing grapes with her feet in that bathtub as she's singing.  Ugh.   

 
Mmmmm, native american wine!



Posted 10 years ago by blackjackshellac    [ Reply ]
 ugly wrote:
I like that sort of Native American vibe she's created in the background.
 
How exactly is that a Native American vibe?  

Sounds to me like she's smashing grapes with her feet in that bathtub as she's singing.  Ugh.   
Posted 11 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
still awesome
Posted 12 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
awesome
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
Still loathing this song.....
 
beautiful music to hang yourself by
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
 ugly wrote:
I like that sort of Native American vibe she's created in the background.
 
Yes, but this time it is not doing anything for me.

Posted 13 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
Still loathing this song.....
 
Thanks for the update.  Keep us posted.

Posted 13 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Still loathing this song.....
Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Here is the correct Wiki link.:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Phillips_(musician)

Posted 14 years ago by Jim__Sheila    [ Reply ]
Always like hearing the haunting voice of Sam Phillips...
 
Posted 15 years ago by sahlman    [ Reply ]
I like that sort of Native American vibe she's created in the background.
Posted 15 years ago by ugly    [ Reply ]
Ugggghhhhh! {#Stop}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
She's not your everyday noise I hear on the radio all day. I love her sound. It doesnt hurt that she looks like Ally McBeal. {#Lol}

I hope she keeps it up.
Posted 15 years ago by sal1274    [ Reply ]
not fond of this song but the rest of this album is wonderful
Posted 15 years ago by wildgoosechase    [ Reply ]
This entire album is abysmal.
Posted 15 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
I find it quite humorous that just about everyone knocking this music (Though I don't find it to be all that outstanding.) is just really into more standard music and tend to have really unrealistic ratings.
Posted 15 years ago by DELTA__9__FOOLS    [ Reply ]
So far from what I have heard Sam Phillips has really missed the boat with this album. Don't even like the tired sounds of both songs I have heard so far. I agree, maybe a better producer?

Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
None of the songs from this album have an average rating higher than 6.  Around here, I think that's a pretty good indicator that the album sucks as a whole.
Posted 15 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Well, if she's trying to shed her reputation for writing light pop songs, I think she may have succeeded.

And I agree, T Bone is missed on this track. 
Posted 15 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
 daveesh wrote:
she looks like sally kellerman

 
mmm, shower scene from MASH

Posted 15 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
I think the arrangements on this track are very poor. They really distract from, rather than complement the singing. Only gets a 2 from me - she could be doing a lot better with the same material but a better producer/arranger.
Posted 15 years ago by top20    [ Reply ]
she looks like sally kellerman
Posted 15 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Nice. I think this is the first CD she's made in a while without T Bone Burnett (ex husband) producing. Sounds good...
Posted 15 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]