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Rusted Root — Blue Diamonds
Album: Welcome To My Party
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:54
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We go out on the world tonight
With our blue diamonds
That were once our fears pressin' down on the town.
We go out my love
Holdin' all our bets.
Oh my lady resurrect this breath
On this hour of the night.
We'll make it love, we'll make it love.

Chorus:
'Cause I found you now.
And forever I won't waste this breath.
The time be by our side.
It's now or never,
I won't waste this breath.

Now don't you wait, I feel it in my head
Oh my lady, you're the woman I search
To roam my heart, roam my heart this way
Heeeey

Chorus:
'Cause I found you now.
And forever I won't waste this breath.
The time be by our side.
It's now or never,
I won't waste this breath.

I remember a time
A little less tame.
You roam my heart
Ooon this way, this way.

We go out on the world tonight
With our blue diamonds
That were once our fears pressin' down on the town.
We go out my love
Holdin' all our bets.
Oh my lady resurrect this breath
On this hour of the night.
We'll make it love, we'll make it love.

Chorus:
'Cause I found you now.
And forever I won't waste this breath.
The time be by our side.
It's now or never,
I won't waste this breath.
Comments (88)add comment
 nicknt wrote:
A confused songwriting.
 
Agree.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
A confused songwriting.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
I have known lots of people who dislike this band, but I actually like them.  I probably shouldn't because all of the criticisms are valid.  And yet, I love the voices and the overwrought tremolo and the just off-key harmonies.  It all works for me even though it shouldn't.  

RP - Please keep playing the band.  Everyone else, forward to the next track!
Posted 3 years ago by brian.gass77551    [ Reply ]
 RDL1 wrote:
Rough on the ears
 
Spread it on your chest instead.
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Rough on the ears
Posted 4 years ago by RDL1    [ Reply ]
This song is just plain weird...
Posted 5 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
i don't get it. this is the kind fo song that defines RP. very cool. like a breeze.
Posted 5 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
Yuck! Not Good, never got this Band, to each their own. Please end.
 
Posted 5 years ago by Jrsf6    [ Reply ]
I came here to write exactly that. Touché Sir

coyote620 wrote:
The harmonies on this song make me cringe.

 


Posted 6 years ago by tobstar    [ Reply ]
The harmonies on this song make me cringe.
Posted 6 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 Old_Pat wrote:
I'm sure that they've grown up in the generation that has been habitually rewarded because it would be good for their self-esteem. Yes. They tried.

 
And Island Records rewarded them with a contract apparently.  Hmmm.  {#Think}
Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the catholic school band "The Criers and Whiners".
Posted 6 years ago by Broken_Ear    [ Reply ]
Love it
Posted 7 years ago by Karetto    [ Reply ]
really glad this finally ended...holy whine fest Batman
Posted 7 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
This doesn't seem popular, but I find it very pleasant.  6 at least from my new Creative office speakers.
Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 Old_Pat wrote:
I'm sure that they've grown up in the generation that has been habitually rewarded because it would be good for their self-esteem. Yes. They tried.
 
I'm not so sure their ages have anything to do with it.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]

{#Stop}   and it just goes on and on and on.....

 


Posted 7 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
Welcome to my party. Care for some for whine?
Posted 7 years ago by Fearmore    [ Reply ]
Sounds pretty good to me! (Turn it up, man!)
Posted 7 years ago by Greyjoca    [ Reply ]
 anika200 wrote:
Not there greatest, meh.

 
Not greatest here either.
Posted 7 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Not there greatest, meh.
Posted 7 years ago by anika200    [ Reply ]
 MargoMallen wrote:

What does that mean?

 
It means Old_Pat didn't like it.
Posted 8 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Amateurish
Posted 8 years ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]
YUCK
Posted 8 years ago by jenmic    [ Reply ]
Bubbedy mmm bubbedy mm bubbedy no.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Old_Pat wrote:
I'm sure that they've grown up in the generation that has been habitually rewarded because it would be good for their self-esteem. Yes. They tried.

 
What does that mean?
Posted 8 years ago by MargoMallen    [ Reply ]
I'm sure that they've grown up in the generation that has been habitually rewarded because it would be good for their self-esteem. Yes. They tried.
Posted 8 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
{#Frustrated}
Posted 8 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
 coyote620 wrote:
I don't mind the song, even if his singing is a little too much out of his reach at times, but the harmony is simply AWFUL.  Maybe they didn't intend for her to sing in harmony, just to sing whatever without any melody or rhythm to what he is singing.  I just question that choice.

 


Posted 9 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 geoffs wrote:
I'm sorry, RR fans—I just cannot stand this band, especially the male singer. I'm not sure what it is that annoys me so much about his voice—the tremolo he way overuses, or just his affectations. I've just never heard a song by the band that I like, or even can tolerate long enough to get to the end of.
 
The voice really doesn't suit the song: he sounds like a guy who's about to eliminated from American Idol, forced to sing a Neil Finn song. 
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
sounds like the theme song of a 22-minute sitcom involving romantic 20 somethings with delusions of sexy counterculture hip—about to be cancelled though. like, bummer. i know, right?
Posted 9 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
they are the worst ever. ugh.
Posted 9 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]

Excuse me, Miss? I'd like a little less cheese with my music? This guy's smarmy, syrupy voice annoys the hell out of me.


Posted 13 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
I like the cover art......
Posted 13 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
yuk.
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 titanium667 wrote:
I just never "got" this band. And I'm from Pittsburgh!
 
It's music.  What are you hoping to "get?"

Posted 14 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
they were uninspiring in concert..........
Posted 14 years ago by Bakaretsu    [ Reply ]
RP and I really part company when it comes to this kind of over done stuff.
Posted 14 years ago by rationibus    [ Reply ]
Perfectly clear why BillG likes this one.  Very nice.
Posted 14 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:
I once had blue diamonds.
Oh, wait. Those weren't diamonds.

 
{#Roflol}

Posted 14 years ago by pinklife    [ Reply ]
I just never "got" this band. And I'm from Pittsburgh!
Posted 15 years ago by titanium667    [ Reply ]
Song seems to go nowhere, just plods along. Not that getting somewhere is the point (It's the journey, not the destination) but it seems like they didn't take the scenic route to wherever they're going
Posted 15 years ago by BoneRoller    [ Reply ]
Are these blue diamonds In The Sky, or are they On The Soles Of Her Shoes?
Posted 15 years ago by baltimorelovejoy    [ Reply ]
nice, very different from their usual style ...
Posted 15 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
ahhh, my favorite neo-hippie yinzers!!! No wonder a neo-hippie yinzer like me would like them.
Posted 15 years ago by Jack_Straw    [ Reply ]
I once had blue diamonds. Oh, wait. Those weren't diamonds.
Posted 15 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Always been good.
Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
StickerSticker wrote:
Not quite sure if this guy can sing or not. every once in a while he seems to hold a note.
Most annoying sound in the universe...at least in the top ten.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Hmmm... lots of flak for the voice. Doesn\'t bother me - it\'s kind of \"sandy\". And it goes well with the chick\'s voice. Oh, but good zing about being in front of the computer. Some geeks think they\'ve *already* inherited the earth. ;)
Posted 16 years ago by Bosonator    [ Reply ]
Nice song to hear today. I need to put this CD back into the rotation.
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
joshfm wrote:
Well, he sing a heck of a lot better than most. That's why he's behind the mic and you're in front of a computer.
You say that like it's a bad thing..
Posted 16 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
i simply love this song... it's been a favorite of mine for years... it's a shame that a lot of rusted root fans shunned this album... i think they did a great job with it.
Posted 16 years ago by lilmisskaleena    [ Reply ]
pannaramma wrote:
I'm sure. He can't
Well, he sing a heck of a lot better than most. That's why he's behind the mic and you're in front of a computer.
Posted 16 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
StickerSticker wrote:
Not quite sure if this guy can sing or not. every once in a while he seems to hold a note.
I'm sure. He can't
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Not quite sure if this guy can sing or not. every once in a while he seems to hold a note.
Posted 17 years ago by StickerSticker    [ Reply ]
I love this guy.
Posted 20 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Enrique: I really do like the funky Eastern bridge in this song though.
Yeah, I think they would've been better off shelving the rest of the song and just building off this riff. But that's just me.
Posted 20 years ago by ludwig7    [ Reply ]
I really like Rusted Root. This guy\'s voice is so strong and they put on a great live show! Good song!
Posted 20 years ago by tuningin    [ Reply ]
Root is perfect for this station, but there\'s a few better tunes that aren\'t so... snoooooooozy... <> ;-)
Posted 20 years ago by AJ_the_Voice    [ Reply ]
Not a big RR fan, but this was AWESOME!
Posted 21 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
What a snooooooooozer. Wake me when it\'s over.
Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
good tune but a bit overplayed.. dont ya think?
Posted 21 years ago by ludemunky    [ Reply ]
interesting...i dig bands/songs which tend to have a voice that is a bit off-kilter....and I used to like this one, but have heard it enough for a while. Shelve it.
Posted 21 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
That\'s okay, I can\'t stand REM for the same reason, but LOVE RR.
Posted 21 years ago by newmoon    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by geoffs: I'm sorry, RR fans--I just cannot stand this band, especially the male singer. I'm not sure what it is that annoys me so much about his voice--the tremolo he way overuses, or just his affectations. I've just never heard a song by the band that I like, or even can tolerate long enough to get to the end of.
Posted 21 years ago by newmoon    [ Reply ]
Hmmmmmm..I quite like his voice and this song. :)
Posted 21 years ago by splendy    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by GF: this voice is terrible. of course the irony is that I think the music is great.
I totally agree. His voice ruins this song (or any of their other songs he sings) for me. There is another Rusted Root song being played on RP that I do enjoy because the female singer is the lead vocal.
Posted 21 years ago by tom_tom    [ Reply ]
Damn this is good... good enough to compel me to upgrade from a 9 to a 10.
Posted 21 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
For the most part, I don\'t care for Rusted Root. The guy sounds too much like a David Byrne impersonator for my liking. I really do like the funky Eastern bridge in this song though.
Posted 21 years ago by Enrique    [ Reply ]
Love it! :D
Posted 21 years ago by PierreP    [ Reply ]
Very nice singalong tune. Their voices fit perfectly together. The song has got a \'bridge\' you wouldn\'t expect, btw.
Posted 21 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
You know, when I heard this just right now, I was thinking exactly the same thing! Great song.
Originally Posted by Mot: With every new listen, I love this song more and more. That, to me, is the mark of an excellent tune!
Posted 21 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
With every new listen, I love this song more and more. That, to me, is the mark of an excellent tune!
Posted 21 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by lily33: this band is just awful. for me to poop on. ;)
What an intelligent statement. They're new album is excellent! Run out and buy it
Posted 21 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
YAY! New Rusted Root! Now I can only hope they\'ll do a larger tour and get down to GA!
Posted 22 years ago by andrewgd    [ Reply ]