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Madrugada — Majesty
Album: Grit
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8

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Total ratings: 4193









Released: 2002
Length: 4:16
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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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 ih8bills wrote:


Have you ever seen Sivert Hoyem live at the Acropolis ? It is on YouTube, and that is how I discovered this song and his voice. 


The live version is stunning. With a glass of wine in my hand and preparing a dinner. It does not continue until I have danced my 70 year old ass off!
Posted 2 weeks ago by Peter.    [ Reply ]
What a voice and what a brilliant song from a mixed northern Euro band that rocks us in North America 
Posted 2 weeks ago by Peter.    [ Reply ]
 LoveRParadise wrote:

Live version of this song is amazing! Take it for a ride...you will be a happy camper



Have you ever seen Sivert Hoyem live at the Acropolis ? It is on YouTube, and that is how I discovered this song and his voice. 
Posted 4 months ago by ih8bills    [ Reply ]
This would probably be an 8 for me if the “Live at Tralfamadore” version didn’t exist. As it is, it’s a 7. The live version is an easy 10, and is so much more emotional. That said, Høyem‘s voice almost always stops me in my tracks.
Posted 1 year ago by Talus1    [ Reply ]
Love this song but I herad the live version before the studio version and belive me it is even better.
Posted 1 year ago by spacemanspiff    [ Reply ]
 Roku wrote:

his voice just melts me - the entire sound is perfect.



yes, i'd love to hear him sing this right into my ear very softly.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Exactly how I like my women - So young and bald...
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I have seen 
majesty,
tasted
heaven,
and fell back to earth.
Onwards...
Posted 1 year ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
Have to be followed by D.A.D., another great scandinavian rockband! Wakes you up, after dreaming from life (vs.).
Posted 1 year ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 germartcasas wrote:

Madrugada means dawn in Spanish...




Not exactly. see my next comment.
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 johnnycache wrote:

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 !  



Thank You for the info!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:

One of the many reasons why i have given up on commercial music radio 



I Agree! That is why we come here.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
his voice just melts me - the entire sound is perfect.
Posted 1 year ago by Roku    [ Reply ]
 jelgator wrote:

Damn



You mean Damn!
Posted 1 year ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Weltklasse Musik, immer wieder hier auf Radio Paradiese, Thanks you Radio Paradise! :-) Best Greets from Austria
Posted 1 year ago by silberschmucky    [ Reply ]
Damn
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 pk53 wrote:

one of the treasures of RP.

One of the many reasons why i have given up on commercial music radio 
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Majestic song.
Posted 2 years ago by Clark_Novato    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:



Yep! I never heard of them prior to RP.  Now I like a lot of their music!  Thanx RP!   

one of the treasures of RP.
Posted 2 years ago by pk53    [ Reply ]
Another vote for the live version. Please. 
Posted 2 years ago by nicolas65    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:

Madrugada deserves its own genre.




Yep! I never heard of them prior to RP.  Now I like a lot of their music!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Madrugada deserves its own genre.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Amazing song, amazing music....hah! 
Posted 2 years ago by sashaly1968    [ Reply ]
 mgkiwi wrote:
Amazing song, amazing voice. Play the live version 


I agree, every live version is better, but especially the one from 2005 Oslo Spektrum.
Posted 2 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Amazing song, amazing voice. Play the live version 
Posted 2 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
He says "majesty" 7 times .
Posted 2 years ago by igotitmade2k    [ Reply ]
 Old_Crow wrote:
I love this song, but the live version is so much more passionate. I could listen to it all day.



Thanks sir,
just listened to it and it went instantly to my favorites 
Posted 2 years ago by Fedaykinsson    [ Reply ]
First time with this song gave it an 8
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
I always hear "Now was that how you showed me
That you were still so young and bald". It's a curse!
Posted 4 years 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 4 years ago by johnnycache    [ Reply ]
10/10! Every freaking time! EFT
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
There is something about this song, that pulls you in. Mood maybe. Total 8 for me.
Posted 5 years 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 5 years ago by Old_Crow    [ Reply ]
Live version of this song is amazing! Take it for a ride...you will be a happy camper
Posted 5 years ago by LoveRParadise    [ Reply ]
Interesting sound!
Posted 5 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
Fabulous set this morning.



Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 fcatalao wrote:
saw them last week. absolutely brilliant.
 
Details!
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
saw them last week. absolutely brilliant.
Posted 6 years 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 6 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 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Masterpiece! One of the most beautiful voice in rock music!
Posted 6 years ago by capooti    [ Reply ]
Thanks for info about 2019 dates. Almost missed it. Got my ticket now.
Posted 6 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
Sure a masterpiece! We will see Madrugada in February in Paradiso Amsterdam. Can't wait.
Posted 6 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 6 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 6 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
Such a beautiful song!  And what an amazing voice
Posted 6 years ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
What a voice.  Made me stop working and listen.  Has to be a 9.  
Posted 6 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Increasing to  9 - O U T S T A N D I N G
Posted 7 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 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
For me this is 8 - Most Excellent  TY Madrugada  and RP
Posted 7 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:

Almost like Kris Kristofferson meets Leonard Cohen

 
wow. that's pretty accurate!
Posted 7 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 pumpkins3 wrote:
Dark and brooding. In other words, just perfect.

 
Almost like Kris Kristofferson meets Leonard Cohen
Posted 7 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
8->9
Posted 7 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 mgkiwi wrote:
WONDERFUL - LIVE VERSION EVEN BETTER!!

 
agreed, man what a voice! {#Sunny}
Posted 8 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
majesty indeed

{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 8 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
Love this
Posted 8 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 8 years ago by MiguelEI    [ Reply ]
Dark and brooding. In other words, just perfect.
Posted 9 years ago by pumpkins3    [ Reply ]
Madrugada means dawn in Spanish...
Posted 9 years ago by germartcasas    [ Reply ]
Gotta admit, the live version is more powerful. Most bands would be envious of this...
Posted 9 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
I'd love to have this guys voice when I do Karaoke.  {#Whistle}
Posted 9 years ago by Peakmecca    [ Reply ]
Good,  two points and three lines met
     Bad,  it only makes you sad
Posted 9 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Yup, like this and love the live.   
Posted 9 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
an outstanding transmission of sound
 
Posted 9 years ago by Singlow    [ Reply ]
WONDERFUL - LIVE VERSION EVEN BETTER!!
Posted 9 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
The sus2 (I think?) chord really makes the song for me
Posted 9 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 10 years ago by philb213    [ Reply ]
Love this song!
Posted 10 years ago by Artemis_Crow    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

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

 
Agreed with both of you guys!
Posted 10 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 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 oddbod wrote:

Sighing,,,

 

triple sigh...
Posted 10 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
The subtle dissonance in the songs refrain is what makes this song so haunting and gorgeous.  
Posted 10 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 10 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 Bluesgrrl wrote:
{#Hearteyes}

His voice (sigh)

 
Sighing,,,
Posted 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 11 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes}

His voice (sigh)
Posted 11 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 11 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 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
 Nakigrrrl wrote:
anyone else hear Roger Whittaker?   {#Neutral}

 
It's RW 2.0
Posted 11 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 11 years ago by us    [ Reply ]
The live version is much more powerful ... this version is almost sweet
Posted 11 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 11 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 11 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]

His voice is so soothing.


Posted 12 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 12 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
{#Crown}
Posted 12 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]

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

 

 

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


Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
what a voice <3
Posted 12 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
Long time no hear - I LOVE this song!
Posted 12 years ago by JoanneE    [ Reply ]
Madrugada is definitely one band I would never have known were it not for RP.  {#Cheers}
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Wow I'd love to hear this live...bet it's amazing
Posted 12 years ago by jb0nez    [ Reply ]
No comparison to the live version. Only gets a 6 the live version is God like.
Posted 12 years ago by Papasmeg    [ Reply ]
anyone else hear Roger Whittaker?   {#Neutral}
Posted 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
this version = 10
live version = 10
Posted 12 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
Live version = 9

This version = 8
 



I agree
Posted 12 years ago by lunatic    [ Reply ]
Funny enough, I like the Live version better - so Not like me lol!
Posted 12 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Live version = 9
This version = 8
Posted 12 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 12 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 12 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I am with you lot  - !!!
 
lily34 wrote:

yes. yes. yes.
 


Posted 12 years ago by vandarbar    [ Reply ]
No wonder she dumped his depressing ass.
Posted 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
ambelively goooooddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd !!!
thanks thanks thanks for this {#Group-hug}
Posted 12 years ago by cinziacursio    [ Reply ]
Totally enjoy both versions!{#Clap}
Posted 12 years ago by linzie    [ Reply ]
Sorry, not a fan {#No}
Posted 13 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
 rommi wrote:
It's a blast every time! Thank you RP! :)
 

Posted 13 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
It's a blast every time! Thank you RP! :)
Posted 13 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 13 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
PSD stat...
Posted 13 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 13 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 13 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]