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Neil Finn — The Climber
Album: One All
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:10
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Beside me now, are strangers to my eyes
It might be getting crazy, might be wise
Stranded either way
Such a lonely place
I'm looking out for you
Among the flies that wait in line
The days on end
The nights are cold
But always so intense

I try to reach the top most every day
And hope I turn my face up to the sky
And the cover hangs so low
I see no sign of light
Nothing springs to mind

Among the flies that wait in line
The days on end
The nights so cold
But always so intense

Here we are
There's a smile between us
And it's going on

You and me have always gotten through
Anyone can tell you that it's true
You feel it every time
You drive away from home
Headlights hypnotise
They take you off towards the sea
Into the night
You run away
From thoughts you cannot hide

(...)
Can't describe my hunger
For your (...)

(...)
Can't help thinking of you
Comments (39)add comment
What a class act.  Up there with the best songwriters out there.  Chapeau!
Posted 8 months ago by frogtoad    [ Reply ]
It's so very funny to see comments older than my very teenage son on here...

Dammit, reminded once again of my grey hair...
Posted 1 year ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Nice tune! But it is 6:45am & I am trying to wake up. ...time to switch to Rock Mix as my coffee kicks in!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Running to a Stand Still into The Climber  Priceless. 
Love the Frippesque Guitar in The Climber
Posted 3 years ago by mleidig    [ Reply ]
 miamizsun wrote:
finntastic.
 
Yes!!
Posted 3 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
"one all"? A 0-0 bore draw, more like :(
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
siandbeth wrote:
I heard somewhere that he wrote this song about his mother as a coping mechanism when she died. Aching heart!
Posted 16 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Although Finn is my favorite songwriter, I don't really like this album. The One Nil version of it is better than this re-fiddle, but still it's not the best. Needs more energy.
Posted 16 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
youngj wrote:
Great set! Yorn, LaMontagne and Finn. My cup of coffee is going down smoothly this morning.
agreed!
Posted 16 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
Great set! Yorn, LaMontagne and Finn. My cup of coffee is going down smoothly this morning.
Posted 16 years ago by youngj    [ Reply ]
ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
finntastic.
Posted 17 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
siandbeth wrote:
I heard somewhere that he wrote this song about his mother as a coping mechanism when she died. Aching heart!
"You and me have always gotten through Anyone can tell you that its true You feel it every time you drive away from home The headlights hypnotise and they take you off towards the sea Into the night you run away with thoughts you cannot hide Vacant eyes cant describe my hunger For your billowing arms Mother I cant help thinking of you Take this dull ache away"
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
Shaken_Bake wrote:
Word! The worst of Neil Finn beats the best of 99% of every other song out there!
Did you just say "Word"?? I didn't realize it was suddenly 1988.
Posted 17 years ago by Land_Shark    [ Reply ]
I heard somewhere that he wrote this song about his mother as a coping mechanism when she died. Aching heart!
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
some_call_me_john wrote:
i love the guitar on this one. Dreamy; groovy. It reminds me of Rober Fripp, of King Crimson fame. Anyone know who the guitarist was? By the way, the automagic link w. each song to amazon info is great. How about another automagic link to the clientele on the album that the song is from? Such a link would answer questions like mine above.
Add a favorite to Allmusic.com All will be answered
Posted 17 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
i love the guitar on this one. Dreamy; groovy. It reminds me of Rober Fripp, of King Crimson fame. Anyone know who the guitarist was? By the way, the automagic link w. each song to amazon info is great. How about another automagic link to the clientele on the album that the song is from? Such a link would answer questions like mine above.
Posted 17 years ago by some_call_me_john    [ Reply ]
Mark1970 wrote:
Not my favorite off One Nil, but still brilliant. This man could write a masterpiece with a spoon and vacuum cleaner...... one of the best songwriters of our time! Amazing harmonies!
Word! The worst of Neil Finn beats the best of 99% of every other song out there!
Posted 19 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
I like Neil. But, I'm finding this particular song a little long and boring frankly.
Posted 19 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite off One Nil, but still brilliant. This man could write a masterpiece with a spoon and vacuum cleaner...... one of the best songwriters of our time! Amazing harmonies!
Posted 20 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
Love the song but not this version. Sounds like it's on the wrong speed or something, or that Neil has a stomach ache. I'm getting seasick.
Posted 20 years ago by Pez    [ Reply ]
Neil Finn! Yes! As another post said, there are better songs on One Nil (or One All, as it got labeled here in the US). I could listen to "Anytime" anytime, and check out the live version on Neil Finn and Friends Live - Seven Worlds Collide.
Posted 20 years ago by DBCinCA    [ Reply ]
The Finns make the world sooo much better.
Posted 20 years ago by qbee    [ Reply ]
imagine this....a singer who can actually carry a tune and harmonize.!!!! what a wonderful talent. thank you NZ for the fabulous Finn Brothers, and for Peter Jackson FRODO lives!!
Posted 20 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
Us aussies would like to claim him as one of us, but only NZ could produce people like Neil and Tim Finn. \'Private Universe\' is one of his best, check it out.
Posted 20 years ago by skymunky    [ Reply ]
Not my absolute fave off of One Nil, but dude, I\'ll take whatever I can get. :)
Posted 21 years ago by Thea    [ Reply ]
* Yawn *
Posted 21 years ago by obzidian    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by sniemetz: To LBRC: Hmmm - very articulate and well reasoned. I don't always dig sound-a-likes (Finn reminds me of OK Computer/Radiohead), but this one I find likable. Let's face it: I am at work, and I'll take anything with a beat, a melody and decent vocals.
Um, Finn has been around since the early 80's, if anyone could be called sound a like it would be Radiohead, though, I don't see the comparison.
Posted 21 years ago by serene23    [ Reply ]
Wow that was beautiful. I kept thinking man I can\'t concentrate on my work, who is this making this incredible music. OH! it\'s Neil of course. I\'d grown familiar with Anytime and Turn and Run but this one caught me off gaurd. Beautiful Bill. Thanks.
Posted 21 years ago by utopiapark    [ Reply ]
Bill, please play \"Hole in the Ice\" off of ONE ALL, too.
Posted 21 years ago by Radio_Man    [ Reply ]
if anyone in this world copies anyone it\'s the crows and radiohead copying neil finn. he\'s been a master at beautiful musicmaking since these bands were in diapers. and this song certainly is not crap. it\'s not on regular radio, which is crap. thank you, paradise, for making it available :)
Posted 21 years ago by awamutu    [ Reply ]
To LBRC: Hmmm - very articulate and well reasoned. I don't always dig sound-a-likes (Finn reminds me of OK Computer/Radiohead), but this one I find likable. Let's face it: I am at work, and I'll take anything with a beat, a melody and decent vocals.
Posted 21 years ago by sniemetz    [ Reply ]
Would follow Counting Crows \"Good Time\" very well i think.
Posted 21 years ago by jasong    [ Reply ]