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Did you imagine you could ever be so strong,
Then watch your fear just turn into relief?
Your sea of doubt become your own belief?
Though tears don't come to cry some grief away,
The tears will help to keep your need at bay.
So come on now, come on now, child.
You're here just a while.
Come on now, come on now, child.
You're here just a while.
A mother told me just before she died
My mother told me just before she died,
"Oh darling, darling, don't you be like me.
You will fall in love with the very first man you meet."
But mother, mother, some will never know;
The love that you have is still holding my soul.
(Beth Orton & Terry Callier)
So come on now, come on now, child.
You're here just a little while.
Come on now, come on now, child.
You're here just a while.
(Beth Orton)
You're here just a while...
(Terry Callier)
Here just a while....
(Beth Orton)
So much stays unknown till the time you are strong.
Did you imagine you could ever feel so strong,
And all your pain just turns into relief?
All your doubt becomes your own belief?
Though tears don't come to cry some grief away,
The years will help to keep your need at bay.
(Beth Orton & Terry Callier)
So come on now, come on now, child.
You're here just a while.
Come on now, come on now, child.
You're here just a while.
So come on now, come on now, child.
You're here just a while.
Come on now, come on now, child.
You're here just a while.
(Beth Orton)
You're here just a while....
(Terry Callier)
Here just a while....
(Beth Orton)
You're here just a while
You might as well smile,
You might as well smile,
'Cause tomorrow, you just don't know.
It will pass. It's gonna pass.
(Beth Orton & Terry Callier)
It will pass in time.
It will pass in time.
It will pass.
It will pass in time.
It will pass in time.
It will pass.
(Beth Orton)
It's gonna pass
It's gonna pass
It's gonna pass in time.
(Beth Orton & Terry Callier)
It will pass in time
It will pass.
(Beth Orton)
It's gonna pass...
(Terry Callier)
It will pass in time.
(Beth Orton and Terry Callier)
It's gonna pass
(Beth Orton)
It's gonna pass
I guess I'm in the minority here. I like everything about this song.
The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
I couldn't agree more.
Do I hear a bit female Van Morrison?
So when you listen to him, you probably hear a male Beth Orton?
60% of those rating it gave it a least a 6. That means that you (and I) are in the majority, despite a vocal few posting here.
I find it helpful to keep in mind that even if there are dozens of negative posts, that represents a tiny, tiny fraction of the total RP audience.
Math is a powerful thing. And this is a powerful song -- at least according to me, and I'm the only one whose opinion I trust :-)
And, I trust your opinion also, most of the time!

I guess I'm in the minority here. I like everything about this song.
The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
60% of those rating it gave it a least a 6. That means that you (and I) are in the majority, despite a vocal few posting here.
I find it helpful to keep in mind that even if there are dozens of negative posts, that represents a tiny, tiny fraction of the total RP audience.
Math is a powerful thing. And this is a powerful song -- at least according to me, and I'm the only one whose opinion I trust :-)
Thats exactly what I've always felt about the dissonance too. It's clearly intentional. Love it!
Generally, I *really* don't like such dissonance. I don't know why this song works for me, but it does. Brilliant!
As they say on the likes of America's Got Talent or The X Factor... "a bit pitchy". The harmonies are not "harmonious" either. Sorry Beth, you are straying into Natalie Merchant territory with this one.
I guess I'm in the minority here. I like everything about this song.
The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
This is special
Hadn't occurred to me before... now I can't unhear it
The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
Thats exactly what I've always felt about the dissonance too. It's clearly intentional. Love it!

The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
Maybe cuz you like her and you know others do too?
Wow, a 5,4. So the average of the people don't really like Beth Orton. I do like her music. I dig it, actually. But I can understand it separates people in two. Love it or hate it, I suppose.
I think it's just that more people don't like this particular song, on average her songs have a rating around 6.98.
The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
Wow, a 5,4. So the average of the people don't really like Beth Orton. I do like her music. I dig it, actually. But I can understand it separates people in two. Love it or hate it, I suppose.
The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
you are not alone.
I love everything about this song.
The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
I agree; I like the song and her style. Apparently it's not for everyone.
The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
Perhaps the minority but no alone. There is no part of this song I don’t like.
The 'dissonant' qualities lend a humanness, or vulnerability to it.
ciarataylor wrote:
No its at least two.
c.

2 but just for the drummer ...
Just so.

You are certainly a select audience of .. one. Enjoy.
jhorton wrote:
She plays her voice like a beautiful string or horn. She knows where the notes are. She chooses to sing around them.
If you can't hear her hit them, YOU'RE NOT LISTENING GOOD ENOUGH!
That doesn't really explain why the guy singing harmonies is flat as well.
Who gave this chick the mistaken impression that she can sing? Unacceptable to anybody who appreciates singing on key. So flat. So ugly. So ugh PSD SAVES THE DAY
jhorton wrote:
She plays her voice like a beautiful string or horn. She knows where the notes are. She chooses to sing around them.
If you can't hear her hit them, YOU'RE NOT LISTENING GOOD ENOUGH!
That doesn't really explain why the guy singing harmonies is flat as well.
yeah it's a nice lyric, too bad the singing is so dreadful.
yup, just awful....
Except for, well, lots of people, but I simply cannot tohelerate Beheth.
IBGone.
You leave town tonight, right now. And when you're gone, you stay gone, or you be gone. You lost all your R.P. privileges. Deal?
Except for, well, lots of people, but I simply cannot tohelerate Beheth.
IBGone.
She plays her voice like a beautiful string or horn. She knows where the notes are. She chooses to sing around them.
If you can't hear her hit them, YOU'RE NOT LISTENING GOOD ENOUGH!
yeah it's a nice lyric, too bad the singing is so dreadful.
Dreadful? This is nothing but fantastic. Hit the PSD button next time. I'm sick of reading negative shit in this comment section...
The late, great Terry Callier.

yeah it's a nice lyric, too bad the singing is so dreadful.
May not ring your bell Burg but I wish I could make something as awe-inspiringly beautiful as this. I think the vocals are sublime and they move me every time I hear them. It is art and I don’t care if its in or out of tune it’s the effect it has on the audience (me) that counts.
^ THIS.

Indeed...
...and thankfully, THIS will pass in time. Unbelievably bad. There's "art" and then there's crap - entitled artists who feel they can record anything because they've earned it.


What you call dissonance works for me. Not everything must follow the expected relationship between what is expected and what emerges. I understand that some see this as discordant, but I have come to hear the uniqueness and appreciate this piece. Although the male singer subtracts from the whole.
May not ring your bell Burg but I wish I could make something as awe-inspiringly beautiful as this. I think the vocals are sublime and they move me every time I hear them. It is art and I don’t care if its in or out of tune it’s the effect it has on the audience (me) that counts.
Worked pretty well for Bob Dylan.
Yes, I see what you mean. Thankfully the song is pleasant enough to not be spoiled by it. Not sure the guy hits any of the notes though
The guy is the only one that doesn't hit the notes??
Yes, I see what you mean. Thankfully the song is pleasant enough to not be spoiled by it. Not sure the guy hits any of the notes though
I mean... you definitely don't have to like it, I can easily see why it's stylistically irksome... but the idea that it is somehow a lack of ability/appreciation of what she's doing is silly.
I'm not even a very big fan of Beth Orton... and indeed I often find the "flatness" she sings with to be too relentlessly downbeat and lacklustre... but it's definitely not an accident, or just an inability to do other things with her voice - that's the way she wants to sound.
I think RP should have a "like" button for comments like this one!
Good Lord... the lyrics, music, sentiment. Just beautiful.
Apparently i don't hear "flat" or "off-key". I hear lyrics, vocals, instruments and melody that really sound great together.
Let the trolling continue...
I mean... you definitely don't have to like it, I can easily see why it's stylistically irksome... but the idea that it is somehow a lack of ability/appreciation of what she's doing is silly.
I'm not even a very big fan of Beth Orton... and indeed I often find the "flatness" she sings with to be too relentlessly downbeat and lacklustre... but it's definitely not an accident, or just an inability to do other things with her voice - that's the way she wants to sound.
But mother, mother, some will never know;
The love that you have is still holding my soul.
I find it beautiful. Especially as a parent.
Barely on key.
Thank goodness even this song will pass...
No, I was saying you are another insignificant music "critic" riding piggyback on somebody else's negative comment, lacking the mental capital to come up with your own sarcasm. Not to mention calling anybody that wants to challange your easy cynicism a "troll".
You are way, way off. I wasn't remotely trying to piggyback on another music critic. I happen to like Beth Orton and wasn't trying to criticize the song.
All my original comment was saying was that I found the other comment hilarious. If I laugh at a joke told by Louis CK, does that mean I'm trying to be a comic or even agreeing with the statement he made by his joke? Some things are just funny.
So you call me "bankrupt" on account of that? It appears you're the one with "easy cynicism."
I love her.
Love flowing here too.
Don't understand the hate - such a beautiful song.
Actually no, I'm not bankrupt. Not rich by any stretch, but definitely not legally insolvent.
What's that? "Bankrupt" was just a figure of speech? Well, so was "made my day."
F'ing troll.
No, I was saying you are another insignificant music "critic" riding piggyback on somebody else's negative comment, lacking the mental capital to come up with your own sarcasm. Not to mention calling anybody that wants to challange your easy cynicism a "troll".
That's all it takes to make your day? You're fuckin' bankrupt.
Actually no, I'm not bankrupt. Not rich by any stretch, but definitely not legally insolvent.
What's that? "Bankrupt" was just a figure of speech? Well, so was "made my day."
F'ing troll.
LOL!!! This comment made my day, thanks.
That's all it takes to make your day? You're fuckin' bankrupt.
LOL!!! This comment made my day, thanks.
...sigh...mmmnn hmmnn...
Painfully flat - ouch !
Torture....

It really is flat. I'm surprised they ever released it like this.
Painfully flat - ouch !
Torture....

pearlst84 wrote:
Yes!! Yes!! You are right.
Bill: THANK YOU!!!