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Madrugada — Majesty
Album: Grit
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:15
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So am I
Good or bad
The way that things did turn out
I did only make you sad

And we cried and we cried
On the phone
Oh but in my mind
You were never that all alone

Oh you were majesty
Your roads were heavy
And your longing was cut from bone

So am I
Am I good or bad
Could only awake your anger
I could only make you mad
Now was that how you showed me
That you were still so young and bold
Anyway those fights did drive me
And I was dying of thirst and I wasn't growin' old

Oh you were majesty
Your ropes were heavy
And your roads were very cold
Oh, oh, oh majesty

But in my mind
I could still climb inside your bed
And I could be victorious
Still the only man to pass to the glorious arch of your head, o-oh

Oh you were majesty
Your ropes were heavy
And your cheeks were very red

Oh you were majesty
And it's like I said
That spirit, is now dead

Oh, oh, oh Majesty
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I always hear "Now was that how you showed me
That you were still so young and bald". It's a curse!
Posted 1 month ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
 germartcasas wrote:
Madrugada means dawn in Spanish...
 
Actually it's a little more complicated and spooky than that!  'Madrugada' is the time between late night and early morning, just before dawn.  (Dawn is  more commonly translated as 'alba' or 'amanecer').   One of the best band names ever !  
Posted 7 months ago by johnnycache    [ Reply ]
10/10! Every freaking time! EFT
Posted 9 months ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
There is something about this song, that pulls you in. Mood maybe. Total 8 for me.
Posted 11 months ago by kasia1podhalanka    [ Reply ]
I love this song, but the live version is so much more passionate. I could listen to it all day.
Posted 1 year ago by Old_Crow    [ Reply ]
Live version of this song is amazing! Take it for a ride...you will be a happy camper
Posted 1 year ago by LoveRParadise    [ Reply ]
Interesting sound!
Posted 1 year ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
Fabulous set this morning.



Posted 1 year ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 fcatalao wrote:
saw them last week. absolutely brilliant.
 
Details!
Posted 1 year ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
saw them last week. absolutely brilliant.
Posted 1 year ago by fcatalao    [ Reply ]
When I live bad things in here, just be gentle and lady to myself is a personality. I prefer just drink water and eat bread instead of eating truth.
Posted 2 years ago by taklalaratar    [ Reply ]
The band is back together and I see a bunch of shows in Europe are sold out.

When is the band coming to North America?

And who is replacing lead guitarist Robert Burås?
Posted 2 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Masterpiece! One of the most beautiful voice in rock music!
Posted 2 years ago by capooti    [ Reply ]
Thanks for info about 2019 dates. Almost missed it. Got my ticket now.
Posted 2 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
Sure a masterpiece! We will see Madrugada in February in Paradiso Amsterdam. Can't wait.
Posted 2 years ago by reneng    [ Reply ]
A masterpiece. Though the live version is even more masterpiece-ful!

Wife and I are flying from CA to Norway to see the Madrugada show in February 2019...one of our all time favorite bands, thanks to Bill & Rebecca!
Posted 2 years ago by bschena    [ Reply ]
Great song to start the day :-) I like the live version better though, perhaps because I heard it first? {#Ask}
Posted 2 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
Such a beautiful song!  And what an amazing voice
Posted 2 years ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
What a voice.  Made me stop working and listen.  Has to be a 9.  
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Increasing to  9 - O U T S T A N D I N G
Posted 2 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]

I just bumped my rating to a 10.  And had this song come out a year earlier, and I had known about it, well, it totally matches the feelings I had for a certain female "friend" in mid-2001, the friend that I should have forgotten about by now and damn it I don't think I ever will.  Arrrgggg

Long Live RP!!


Posted 3 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
For me this is 8 - Most Excellent  TY Madrugada  and RP
Posted 3 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:

Almost like Kris Kristofferson meets Leonard Cohen

 
wow. that's pretty accurate!
Posted 3 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 pumpkins3 wrote:
Dark and brooding. In other words, just perfect.

 
Almost like Kris Kristofferson meets Leonard Cohen
Posted 3 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
8->9
Posted 3 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 mgkiwi wrote:
WONDERFUL - LIVE VERSION EVEN BETTER!!

 
agreed, man what a voice! {#Sunny}
Posted 4 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
majesty indeed

{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 4 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
Love this
Posted 4 years ago by Ishwara    [ Reply ]
 germartcasas@yahoo.com wrote:
Madrugada means dawn in Spanish...

 
Not quite correct, "Madrugada" is the time between midnight and the dawn, dawn is called "Amanecer". During the Madrugada a lot of interesting and mysterious things could happen.
Posted 4 years ago by MiguelEI    [ Reply ]
Dark and brooding. In other words, just perfect.
Posted 4 years ago by pumpkins3    [ Reply ]
Madrugada means dawn in Spanish...
Posted 4 years ago by germartcasas    [ Reply ]
Gotta admit, the live version is more powerful. Most bands would be envious of this...
Posted 5 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
I'd love to have this guys voice when I do Karaoke.  {#Whistle}
Posted 5 years ago by Peakmecca    [ Reply ]
Good,  two points and three lines met
     Bad,  it only makes you sad
Posted 5 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Yup, like this and love the live.   
Posted 5 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
an outstanding transmission of sound
 
Posted 5 years ago by Singlow    [ Reply ]
WONDERFUL - LIVE VERSION EVEN BETTER!!
Posted 5 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
The sus2 (I think?) chord really makes the song for me
Posted 5 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
I bought the album on the basis of hearing this one track and am loving it. A fusion of Nick Cave and Counting Crows, meets The Doors ;-)
 
Posted 5 years ago by philb213    [ Reply ]
Love this song!
Posted 6 years ago by Artemis_Crow    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

Beautiful post, my friend, which covers both versions superbly.

 
Agreed with both of you guys!
Posted 6 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]
 AndyJ wrote:
This version is a bit more reflective than the Live album... Same song can be sung as angry accusatory... Interestng comparisons... Thanks for both... I'm a more reflective type than angry. Anger closes too many doors permanently. Reflections offer an opportunity for learning and forgiveness...

 
Beautiful post, my friend, which covers both versions superbly.
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 oddbod wrote:

Sighing,,,

 

triple sigh...
Posted 6 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
The subtle dissonance in the songs refrain is what makes this song so haunting and gorgeous.  
Posted 6 years ago by Rachoh    [ Reply ]
 

In the wee smmall hours watching cold rain in streetlight; I prefer this version... 

Mood, emotion, feelings change... Different versions for different nights and times...

BBoyes wrote:
The live album version has a lot more passion and energy. I prefer it to this studio production which seems dry, mostly flat, and plodding in comparison.
 
jb0nez wrote:
Wow I'd love to hear this live...bet it's amazing

 

 


Posted 6 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 Bluesgrrl wrote:
{#Hearteyes}

His voice (sigh)

 
Sighing,,,
Posted 6 years ago by oddbod    [ Reply ]
The live album version has a lot more passion and energy. I prefer it to this studio production which seems dry, mostly flat, and plodding in comparison.
 
jb0nez wrote:
Wow I'd love to hear this live...bet it's amazing

 


Posted 6 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
I guess a lot of listeners like this song, but it is OVERPLAYED.  Does this group have any other songs?
With all due respect to the Madrugada fans out there, I find this song annoyingly repetitive--both in lyrics and melody.  Monotonous and monotonic, if you ask me.  Sorry, just don't like it.  
Posted 7 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
:)+1  Cynaera wrote:
This version is good, but it doesn't rivet me to my chair and reduce me to tears of emotion like the live version. Still, the potential is there, and I really love Madrugada. I never would have known of them had I not checked into the RadioParadiseHotel (yeah, and I didn't even try to check out, because I knew I'd never leave.)

 

Posted 7 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
Bump:) totally agree with ann:) 7 here, 10 live  Pedro1874 wrote:

I knew Cynaera would have liked the live version better!  RIP Ann.  Keep her posts on the front page. {#Sunny}

 

Posted 7 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes}

His voice (sigh)
Posted 7 years ago by Bluesgrrl    [ Reply ]
 nelamvr6 wrote:

The live version IS amazing, you can find it on their album "Live at Tralfamadore"




 
I dont' really apreciate the live version, little bit forced, prefer this one, more natural


Posted 7 years ago by philipr    [ Reply ]
Really like it, got a bit of a Nick Cave thing going down. Heck, I can imagine cave singing this.
Posted 7 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
 Nakigrrrl wrote:
anyone else hear Roger Whittaker?   {#Neutral}

 
It's RW 2.0
Posted 7 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
It's nice to hear a different version of this, but the live version (from "Live at the Tralfamadore") is incredibly powerful and well worth it!
Posted 7 years ago by us    [ Reply ]
The live version is much more powerful ... this version is almost sweet
Posted 7 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
 Nakigrrrl wrote:
anyone else hear Roger Whittaker?   {#Neutral}

 
"Un éléphant, sur mon balcon, je crois avoir perdu la raison"
Posted 7 years ago by MusiqueMusique    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
 
Stick around, Bill's got what feels like dozens of versions of this song.

 
The live version IS amazing, you can find it on their album "Live at Tralfamadore"



Posted 7 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]

His voice is so soothing.


Posted 7 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 jb0nez wrote:
Wow I'd love to hear this live...bet it's amazing

  
Stick around, Bill's got what feels like dozens of versions of this song.
Posted 7 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
{#Crown}
Posted 7 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]

...pass through the glorious arch of your head....

 

 

so where does that come from?  Nice turn of phrase.


Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
what a voice <3
Posted 8 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
Long time no hear - I LOVE this song!
Posted 8 years ago by JoanneE    [ Reply ]
Madrugada is definitely one band I would never have known were it not for RP.  {#Cheers}
Posted 8 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Wow I'd love to hear this live...bet it's amazing
Posted 8 years ago by jb0nez    [ Reply ]
No comparison to the live version. Only gets a 6 the live version is God like.
Posted 8 years ago by Papasmeg    [ Reply ]
anyone else hear Roger Whittaker?   {#Neutral}
Posted 8 years ago by Nakigrrrl    [ Reply ]
Don't like it as much as the live version but damn, Sivert Hoyem has a beautiful and haunting voice!
Posted 8 years ago by fitzworld    [ Reply ]
Man, the weather is terrible, I can hear the Crab Slough fog horn from here . . . wait, it's just Madrugada again.
Posted 8 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This version is good, but it doesn't rivet me to my chair and reduce me to tears of emotion like the live version. Still, the potential is there, and I really love Madrugada. I never would have known of them had I not checked into the RadioParadiseHotel (yeah, and I didn't even try to check out, because I knew I'd never leave.)
 
I knew Cynaera would have liked the live version better!  RIP Ann.  Keep her posts on the front page. {#Sunny}
Posted 8 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
this version = 10
live version = 10
Posted 8 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
Live version = 9

This version = 8
 



I agree
Posted 8 years ago by lunatic    [ Reply ]
Funny enough, I like the Live version better - so Not like me lol!
Posted 8 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Live version = 9
This version = 8
Posted 8 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
This version is a bit more reflective than the Live album... Same song can be sung as angry accusatory... Interestng comparisons... Thanks for both... I'm a more reflective type than angry. Anger closes too many doors permanently. Reflections offer an opportunity for learning and forgiveness...
Posted 8 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

Some of their stuff is palatable, but RP overplayed this track a couple of years ago to the point that it now ranks alongside Hotel California, Layla, Stairway To Heaven, Lola and Freebird as tracks I never need to hear again. In short, it's been "Clear Channeled."
 
Blasphemer.
Posted 8 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I am with you lot  - !!!
 
lily34 wrote:

yes. yes. yes.
 


Posted 8 years ago by vandarbar    [ Reply ]
No wonder she dumped his depressing ass.
Posted 8 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 agkagk wrote:

Yes, the love version takes it up a notch
 
i thought that for a long time. but this morning, the studio version is doing it for me.
Posted 8 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 laozilover wrote:
{#Clap}I just upgraded my rating from 9 to 10.  The lyrics bother me, though.  I get the drift, but the precise meaning?  Anyone?  Beuhler?
 

Sex with a unique meeting of minds?  Fleeting but glorious.  

Makes me think of Steven Wilson's lyrics about sex as just another way of passing time. 


Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Wow, first time I've heard the studio version.  Soooooo much better than the live dreck, with his godawful caterwauling.  Thanks for playing this one instead. 
Posted 8 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
 d48m02h1918 wrote:
Sorry, not a fan {#No}
 
Some of their stuff is palatable, but RP overplayed this track a couple of years ago to the point that it now ranks alongside Hotel California, Layla, Stairway To Heaven, Lola and Freebird as tracks I never need to hear again. In short, it's been "Clear Channeled."
Posted 8 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
ambelively goooooddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd !!!
thanks thanks thanks for this {#Group-hug}
Posted 8 years ago by cinziacursio    [ Reply ]
Totally enjoy both versions!{#Clap}
Posted 8 years ago by linzie    [ Reply ]
Sorry, not a fan {#No}
Posted 8 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
 rommi wrote:
It's a blast every time! Thank you RP! :)
 

Posted 8 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
It's a blast every time! Thank you RP! :)
Posted 9 years ago by rommi    [ Reply ]
 DigitalJer wrote:
bill, you can play this once a day (live version, too!) and I still wouldn't tire of it. Perfection.
 
yes. yes. yes.
Posted 9 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
PSD stat...
Posted 9 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
bill, you can play this once a day (live version, too!) and I still wouldn't tire of it. Perfection.
Posted 9 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 nevar23 wrote:
Love this song, but I feel obligated to go and listen to the live version now. {#Meditate}
 


Yes, the live version takes it up a notch

Posted 9 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
Wow, this band is growing on me... Gotta get me sum {#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by sandymac2010    [ Reply ]
 djblitz wrote:
I'm going through a breakup......you're killin' me today, Bill. 
 
Don't listen to PJ's "Black" then....

 
Posted 9 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
gets me every time.
Posted 9 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Can I say this song, these lyrics, this voice... is Prozac for chicks?
Posted 9 years ago by salzburg4321    [ Reply ]
Great song, but as others said LIVE version is godlike, from another planet...
Posted 9 years ago by duduhead    [ Reply ]
Not sure why it took me so long to realize how awesome this song is!  One of those chords are just perfect...I think it's a sus2?  Maybe a maj7?  Couldn't turn it up loud enough at work to hear it well, but it has a beautiful, 'tense' sound to it!
Posted 9 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
Love this song, but I feel obligated to go and listen to the live version now. {#Meditate}
Posted 9 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
Majestically boring...
Posted 9 years ago by tdola2    [ Reply ]

          {#Meditate}
Posted 9 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
that is a matter of opinion...depends on your mood.  This version is a bit more on the 'gentle' side. wolverine wrote:
First time hearing this and i'm loving it, too bad i can't unhear it and have another first time hearing experience for such a excellent song.
I guess i'll have to wait to hear the live version to have my first again (based on the comments here, the live one is better) i can't wait!
 

Posted 9 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Norway in our hearts

This song, A SOLID NINE

Posted 9 years ago by simme2    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this and i'm loving it, too bad i can't unhear it and have another first time hearing experience for such a excellent song.
I guess i'll have to wait to hear the live version to have my first again (based on the comments here, the live one is better) i can't wait!
Posted 9 years ago by wolverine    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Very well-stated.  I agree completely! {#Yes}
 

YESSSS !   {#High-five}
Posted 9 years ago by JH_Junior    [ Reply ]
 stevano wrote:
I second all the "Live Version Is Better!" votes. This version has an almost "unplugged" honesty and poetic beauty – but the live version gives it the godlike power. Thanks Bill, for giving us both!
 
Very well-stated.  I agree completely! {#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I'm going through a breakup......you're killin' me today, Bill. 
Posted 10 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}I just upgraded my rating from 9 to 10.  The lyrics bother me, though.  I get the drift, but the precise meaning?  Anyone?  Beuhler?


Posted 10 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
I second all the "Live Version Is Better!" votes. This version has an almost "unplugged" honesty and poetic beauty – but the live version gives it the godlike power. Thanks Bill, for giving us both!
Posted 10 years ago by stevano    [ Reply ]
Love this tune, but the live version is much better (which I also heard first on RP!)

Posted 10 years ago by seanluyk    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:
The live version really carries the emotion and soul, and by comparison this version now seems somewhat underwhelming.
 

But these are the seeds man, these are the seeds
Posted 10 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
As a fellow commentator said on this forum, although referring to another track...dude can sing
Posted 10 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
Just found this (relatively) new post on youtube, says it's the live from tralfamadore version, may be worth checking out since that version seems impossible to find in the US.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KirfeA0JzbA&feature=related
Posted 10 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
I really like this song, going for the album for sure now!
Posted 10 years ago by flapser    [ Reply ]
such a great song, still noving it!!!!!
Posted 10 years ago by icke    [ Reply ]
Oh my gosh, this gives me goose-bumps. Wonderful.
Posted 10 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
love this
thanks RP
go get the album and be prepared to be surprised!
{#Notworthy}
Posted 10 years ago by Glencoe_JC    [ Reply ]
Oh, majesty...
Posted 10 years ago by muzikbrazil    [ Reply ]
8->9 excellent song but this version is not quite as powerful as the live version, which is simply off the charts, beyond category, beyond rating
Posted 10 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]