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Luscious Jackson — Naked Eye
Album: Fever In Fever Out
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Released: 1996
Length: 4:33
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Wearing nothing is devine
Naked is a state of mind
I take things off to clear my head
To say the things I haven't said
Live inside the elements
The earth and sky are my best friends
Water is the evidence
That washes me from end to end

With my naked eye
I saw all the falling rain
Coming down on me
With my naked eye
I saw all if I said it all
I could see

It's not a choice I tried to make
It's not a thought I couldn't take
Something told me it was time
To give you yours and leave me mine
My vision started to be clear
I watched the sunlight coming near
I knew the day I knew the night
I knew i could regain my sight

And it feels alright
And it feels alright

With my naked eye
I saw all the falling rain
Coming down on me
With my naked eye
I saw all if I said it all
I could see

With my naked eye
I saw all the falling rain
Coming down on me
With my naked eye
I saw all if I said it all
I could see

Last night I came into your home
To break some ice and throw some stones
I asked if we could be alone
I had some troubles of my own
Knew I had to say goodbye
To all the old things held inside
If I let the moment fly
I knew they'd all be magnified

And it feels alright
And it feels alright

Came around after dark
You are nothing but a lark
Know I snuck in like a narc
I knew I had to leave my mark
Wanted to be satisfied
I tried to be dignified
Wearing nothing is divine
Naked is a state of mind

And it feels alright
And it feels alright

With my naked eye
I saw all the falling rain
Coming down on me
With my naked eye
I saw all if I said it all
I could see

With my naked eye
I saw all the falling rain
Coming down on me
With my naked eye
I saw all if I said it all
I could see

It feels alright
It feels alright
It feels alright
It feels alright
It feels alright
It feels alright
It feels alright
It feels alright
It feels alright
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Posted 8 months ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
the live version on YT has a rawer, stronger drumming presence and none of the unnecessary production on this version


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXq7ywhEiZo
Posted 3 years ago by jkforde    [ Reply ]
Hitting  the PSD ...what a great feature!
Posted 6 years ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
LOVE this one
Posted 6 years ago by ditty    [ Reply ]
Bill said Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters were up next and I immediately thought they needed to give Luscious Jackson their groove back.
Posted 6 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
LOTS of memories to this album.  It’s very good overall!  Very fun to hear it again....
Posted 6 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
It's fun....
Posted 6 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
One and done. 
Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 randyblew wrote:
Anyone on RP who doesn't think this song a slinky, sexy piece of silky good music officially shouldn't be here. Perfect play. She's channeling lusciousness.

 
Geez, did I really just waste six years of music listening time??  {#Doh}
Posted 8 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 basketcase wrote:
Bananarama anyone?
 
This doesn't sound like Bananarama at all.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Boring music from 90's {#Sleep}
Posted 8 years ago by Nenelena    [ Reply ]
 randyblew wrote:
Anyone on RP who doesn't think this song a slinky, sexy piece of silky good music officially shouldn't be here. Perfect play. She's channeling lusciousness.

 
Amen! And well said.
Posted 8 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
Anyone on RP who doesn't think this song a slinky, sexy piece of silky good music officially shouldn't be here. Perfect play. She's channeling lusciousness.
Posted 8 years ago by randyblew    [ Reply ]
Am I nuts or is this a different mix? Feels more lo-fi vs. what I remember.
Posted 8 years ago by cpw    [ Reply ]
I location scouted and location managed a video here in NYC for this artist in this year. I forget the tune. Maybe it was this one? Not a bad bit of booty piffle. 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 basketcase wrote:
Bananarama anyone?
 
Yes Please. just the one will do at my age...
Posted 9 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
Is this a different mix?  It has much clearer lyrics and the off kilter chords are not jarring, like they were in my memory of this song.
Posted 9 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
just too cool.
Posted 9 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
BillnDollarBaby wrote:
This song makes me rather nervous for some reason.
If you listen too closely they have you!
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
morgsy67 wrote:
I bought this CD back then based on this track. You should see the the layer of dust it has on it.
so at first I thought you meant you based to this song and then couldn't listen to it again. woah.
Posted 16 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
Terrible terrible crap!
Posted 16 years ago by GanjaGood    [ Reply ]
Bananarama anyone?
Posted 16 years ago by basketcase    [ Reply ]
Always liked this one but the mix sounds different from the version I have.
Posted 16 years ago by crinky    [ Reply ]
BillnDollarBaby wrote:
This song makes me rather nervous for some reason.
That's funny, I share your anxiety. Something about the beat? Either way it's good to hear after so long.
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
I bought this CD back then based on this track. You should see the the layer of dust it has on it.
Posted 16 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
Luscious Jackson / Jill Cunniff
Posted 16 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
A tolerable track off an intolerable album.
Posted 16 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
I've never heard a Luscious jackson song, just caught the hype about the name years ago. It's not bad at all, not really my thing.
Posted 16 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Groovy track
Posted 17 years ago by carbonatom    [ Reply ]
rachlan wrote:
Yeah, years ago asked someone for the CD for my birthday, and had that grave disappointment. oh well. Guess I wasn't alone.
Me three. Last year I got on a binge and bought every album of every group that every member of The Bangles was ever in . . . and this particular album had few if any good cuts. This is another case of repetition of a poor line of text not improving it.
Posted 17 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
CCinSB wrote:
Got that right.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
TobiMc3 wrote:
get your party on! :-)
Yeah!! Haven't heard this is yeeears!
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
my god how old is this song? or actually... how old do I feel all of a sudden..hehe. I remember listening to this one on the radio when it was really popular. Not excellent but still sounds ok, and definitely brings back memories!
Posted 17 years ago by tripi    [ Reply ]
seedeater wrote:
cool band name, cool song, but the rest of the album is only mediocre
Their first EP was great! Funny and musically very rich. I was so disappointed when this one came out and was so mediocre. I've never understood why this monotonous song got so popular.
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Don't want to like it but I do.
Posted 17 years ago by bobdylan    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
I usually prefer strong masculine sounding vocals...but something about this song does it for me.
Posted 17 years ago by russteaches    [ Reply ]
I've always liked this song. Sounds like I'm better off thinking it's they're only one....
Posted 17 years ago by malmquna    [ Reply ]
get your party on! :-)
Posted 17 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
seedeater wrote:
cool band name, cool song, but the rest of the album is only mediocre
Yeah, years ago asked someone for the CD for my birthday, and had that grave disappointment. oh well. Guess I wasn't alone.
Posted 17 years ago by rachlan    [ Reply ]
coloradojohn wrote:
One of the coolest grooves ever! Oh yeah, wanna know these rocking gals!
love the rocking bananas
Posted 17 years ago by BdylanT303    [ Reply ]
coloradojohn wrote:
One of the coolest grooves ever! Oh yeah, wanna know these rocking gals!
Oh yeah. Wait! Ack! The stream just stopped! Nevermind... all better. Ahhh
Posted 17 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
seedeater wrote:
cool band name, cool song, but the rest of the album is only mediocre
I dunno, best song on the album, for sure; but it's consistent, and I return to it every once in a while.
Posted 17 years ago by mitykc    [ Reply ]
seedeater wrote:
cool band name, cool song, but the rest of the album is only mediocre
So true, unfortunately.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
seedeater wrote:
cool band name, cool song, but the rest of the album is only mediocre
Yes, this song is definitely well above the rest of the tunes on the CD. A great example for using Itunes.
Posted 17 years ago by JsDad    [ Reply ]
One of the coolest grooves ever! Oh yeah, wanna know these rocking gals!
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I recall this song connected to a film... some long time ago. Now to hear it again AND read the lyrics it reminds me of a low-octane Alanis Morissette: A pleasant stand-out sound for a radio broadcast of instrumental wallpaper but bad for a music collection IMHO. Memory, reminiscience and time combine to definitely accent the playability of this song. Nice to hear it.
Posted 17 years ago by CrowCommunications    [ Reply ]
cool band name, cool song, but the rest of the album is only mediocre
Posted 17 years ago by seedeater    [ Reply ]
i remember seeing this video back in the day... was it based in an airport or something.. isnt there some sort of investigation or following of someone going on... (some emoticons for good measure)
Posted 17 years ago by shmiverson    [ Reply ]
Grrrrrrrl Power!
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
I was just going to ask- they still make music? Mugro wrote:
I miss this band!
Posted 17 years ago by Wisercrowe    [ Reply ]
from a 2 to a 7, this has grown on me.
Posted 17 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
I miss this band!
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Man this is one COOL groove going on here... The voices, the strings, the drums. Luscious, indeed! Thanks, Bill!
Posted 18 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
what ever happened to these ladies?
Check out a "group" called Dusty Trails....mellower, but similar vocal sounds.
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Reading the lyrics to this song always reminds me of a bit Brett Butler used to do in her routine, she would poke fun at the Calvin Klein fragrance commercials and the waifs featured in them by saying, "honey, you don't know anything about obsession. Let me tell you about obsession. Obsession is scrambling around in the bushes outside a married man's house after midnight with a machete in one hand and a jar of vaseline in the other". Presumably in a trenchcoat.
Posted 18 years ago by aflanigan    [ Reply ]
great beat...
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
Naked Eye Lyrics by Luscious Jackson wearing nothing is divine naked is a state of mind i take things off to clear my head to say the things i haven't said i live inside the elements the earth and sky are my best friends water is the evidence that washes me from end to end with my naked eye i saw all the falling rain coming down on me with my naked eye i saw all if i said it all i could see it's not a choice i tried to make it's not a thought i couldn't take something told me it was time to give you yours and leave me mine my vision started to be clear i watched the sunlight coming near i knew the day i knew the night i knew i could regain my sight and it feels alright last night i came into your home to break some ice and throw some stones i asked if we could be alone i had some troubles of my own knew i had to say goodbye to all the old things held inside if i let the moment fly i knew they'd all be magnified and it feels alright came around after dark you are nothing but a lark know i snuck in like a narc i knew i had to leave my mark wanted to be satisfied i tried to be dignified wearing nothing is divine naked is a state of mind and it feels alright it feels alright
Posted 18 years ago by mxdcec    [ Reply ]
Pretty good one.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
liked the original version of this tune a bit better.
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
what ever happened to these ladies?
yick
Posted 18 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Yeah, it's the same with me, as I was thinking of buying this album, but I didn't like any other songs but this one. So I am glad I am able to hear it in RP Helchat wrote:
I LOVED this song when it first came out...... bought a couple cds, *yawn*, not into any other of their songs but this one... catchy tune, hate the albums....
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
MODEST and LUSCIOUS. Kinda like Mrs. Bush. Jr., not Sr. Ya know...Laura.
Posted 18 years ago by ryuujin23    [ Reply ]
I LOVED this song when it first came out...... bought a couple cds, *yawn*, not into any other of their songs but this one... catchy tune, hate the albums....
Posted 18 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
Definitely Not luscious.
Posted 18 years ago by Mangoman    [ Reply ]
JoJopugs wrote:
OH MY GOODNESS! PLEASE DON'T BE OFFENDED, BECAUSE YOU SHOULDN'T BE. I JUST CAN'T BELIVE THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS SONG BEFORE, YOU MUST BE PRETTY YOUNG TO HAVE NOT HEARD THIS HIGHLY PLAYED SONG ON THE RADIO AT LEAST ONCE!
They haven't played this in the UK, so I missed it too. Never even caught it on RP. Can't decide whether there's some substance here or whether it's just a trite, catchy tune. Either way, I dig it!!!
Posted 18 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Saw them open for Live in, I want to say '97? My girl at the time was convinced Ed Kowalczyk was looking at her (huge crush) so I had to counter with phantom glances directed at me from Gabby Glaser (I thought she was cute). Good live band.
Posted 18 years ago by lostindetroit    [ Reply ]
JoJopugs wrote:
OH MY GOODNESS! PLEASE DON'T BE OFFENDED, BECAUSE YOU SHOULDN'T BE. I JUST CAN'T BELIVE THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS SONG BEFORE, YOU MUST BE PRETTY YOUNG TO HAVE NOT HEARD THIS HIGHLY PLAYED SONG ON THE RADIO AT LEAST ONCE!
i had never head it either (i'm 32 1/2 years old). guess you miss out sometimes when you don't listen to the radio! :D
Posted 18 years ago by sugaree    [ Reply ]
jberko wrote:
Did mummy and daddy finally get you help?
No, they were just happy I wasn't a stoner obsessed with Prog Rock.
Posted 18 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
Kate Schellenbach (drummer for Luscious Jackson) was the original drummer for the Beastie Boys during their transition from punk to rap. Other than that -- unless they really shifted gears after this album -- it's definitely a stretch to say these girls as a group broke any ground for white female rappers.
Elecctric Honey wasn't any more rap than this album... Now their EARLIER stuff may be different, though. I've only heard a handful of songs that came previous to this album, but they didn't seem much different than this. Oh, well, music journalists aren't known for being particularly knowledgable about, well, much of anything. :D
Posted 18 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
is it just me or are is the singing completely flat?
Posted 18 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Filofox wrote:
Never heard it before...quite enjoyed it.
OH MY GOODNESS! PLEASE DON'T BE OFFENDED, BECAUSE YOU SHOULDN'T BE. I JUST CAN'T BELIVE THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS SONG BEFORE, YOU MUST BE PRETTY YOUNG TO HAVE NOT HEARD THIS HIGHLY PLAYED SONG ON THE RADIO AT LEAST ONCE!
Posted 18 years ago by JoJopugs    [ Reply ]
gandalfbmg wrote:
Great song, Great album, Great band. You know, I read a thing on CNN.com recently that mentioned these girls as 'pioneers for white women in rap' or some such. Huh?? Knowing the Beastie Boys does not a rapper make.
Kate Schellenbach (drummer for Luscious Jackson) was the original drummer for the Beastie Boys during their transition from punk to rap. Other than that -- unless they really shifted gears after this album -- it's definitely a stretch to say these girls as a group broke any ground for white female rappers.
Posted 18 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
This song kinda sucked but what a great album. This band was way too short-lived.
Posted 18 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
I like it.
Posted 19 years ago by pauleywalnuts    [ Reply ]
Never heard it before...quite enjoyed it.
Posted 19 years ago by Filofox    [ Reply ]
these girls rock. thank you beastie boys for helping to make them happen. thank you rp for playing them.
Posted 19 years ago by MisterVErb    [ Reply ]
damien wrote:
After poor sales to Electric Honey, they broke up - most unfortunate. I love this band, saw them several times during their run. The first time I saw them it was in a tiny club that held no more than 400 people back in '94 (Babyhead - Providence RI) and the openeing act was Ben Harper. BEN HARPER! I miss them, talented & lovely. Seriously cool chicks!
This stunningly good track belies how mediocre some of their work was, especially on the Electric Honey LP. Too bad they lost steam.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Wasn't there a BETTER, remixed version of this that came out soon after the original?
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
Wow, first time I hear this again in about 8 years.
Posted 19 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
I thought Disco was dead. Somebody shoot it, quick!
Posted 19 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
I would never, ever use the term 'lucious' when referring to Laura Bush! ewwww! ...and I am not just saying that because she married that idiot!
Posted 19 years ago by damien    [ Reply ]
Phat. Sexy. Cool.
Posted 19 years ago by neilpeart    [ Reply ]
Was, and still is, a very cool tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
MODEST and LUSCIOUS. Kinda like Mrs. Bush. Jr., not Sr. Ya know...Laura.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
what ever happened to these ladies?
After poor sales to Electric Honey, they broke up - most unfortunate. I love this band, saw them several times during their run. The first time I saw them it was in a tiny club that held no more than 400 people back in '94 (Babyhead - Providence RI) and the openeing act was Ben Harper. BEN HARPER! I miss them, talented & lovely. Seriously cool chicks!
Posted 19 years ago by damien    [ Reply ]
gandalfbmg wrote:
When I was like 16, I used to have this album and REM's Dead Letter Office in my CD changer on repeat, and play Dragon Warrior 3 for hours. That was NOT an attempt to make me look like a loser, just a testament to how listenable the album is. 8-<
Did mummy and daddy finally get you help?
Posted 19 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
luv this song.
Posted 19 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
gillespp wrote:
This is a really great album -- wonderful and surprising sounds they get.
When I was like 16, I used to have this album and REM's Dead Letter Office in my CD changer on repeat, and play Dragon Warrior 3 for hours. That was NOT an attempt to make me look like a loser, just a testament to how listenable the album is. 8-<
Posted 19 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
This is a really great album -- wonderful and surprising sounds they get.
Posted 19 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
what ever happened to these ladies?
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
I like it! I like it! I dunno why I do but I do! Want to hear more LJ
Posted 19 years ago by ediTed    [ Reply ]
I forgot how much fun this song is! I can't sit still.. ..
Posted 19 years ago by juliamak    [ Reply ]
I really dig every Luscous Jackson song I've heard. Maybe I need to get a clue and pick up one of their albums, eh? Great song.
Posted 19 years ago by pixidrizzl    [ Reply ]
It's cheap, its dirty. I want it..
Posted 19 years ago by mrkuryakin    [ Reply ]
Not a stupendous achievement, but a sweet riff and a style that lives in the images that the song talks about and sounds about. The singer does indeed seem to be in the rain, marvelling in the sensuousness of life and love. That's not a small accomplishment. The RP listeners who can't get past the fact that a particular song achieved popular success - well, I feel sorry for you. To the poster who really, really, really got upset and posted all those negative smileys about a pop song ..... you may have more ish-shoes than just a difference in music philosophy. <-X - Riff
Posted 19 years ago by riffster    [ Reply ]
AliGator wrote:
I've got it on my mp3 player for that very purpose! Well, this song, not the whole CD...
Might work well if you toss it into the mix with some Veruca Salt as well. "Volcano Girls" tends to be a good tune to jam out and exercise to.
Posted 19 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
i diggit enough, but it was kind of jarring coming immediately after Galactic's soulful "Bittersweet".
Posted 19 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Moonbmr72 wrote:
Awesome CD for running.
I've got it on my mp3 player for that very purpose! Well, this song, not the whole CD...
Posted 19 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Love it! :sunny.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
Wow! My first time hearing Luscious Jackson here on RP, and a good groovin' song too. Liking a lot, making me happy! :nodhead:
Posted 20 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
Awesome CD for running.
Posted 20 years ago by Moonbmr72    [ Reply ]
Not really my style, but it's cool & groovable. I like it. A nice piece of music.
Posted 20 years ago by flapjack    [ Reply ]
I still like it;infectious little ditty it remains. BTW--the band's name is based on a misspelling of Lucious Jackson, the former Philly 76er, but then someone here already knew that.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
orpheus wrote:
totally agree. way overhyped in their "time" and SO glad I don't have to hear this crap overplayed the way it was back in '97. :P :P :P :headshake: :headshake: :-& :-& :-&
So, where do you stand on this? I'm not picking up what you're laying down here. Please make yourself clear. Thank you. ;)
Posted 20 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
Ugh. Just ugh.
totally agree. way overhyped in their "time" and SO glad I don't have to hear this crap overplayed the way it was back in '97. :P :P :P :headshake: :headshake: :-& :-& :-&
Posted 20 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Not the best song on this great CD. I think these women were ahead of their time... \:D/
Posted 20 years ago by Mabels_Man    [ Reply ]
Not their best effort IMHO, but I enjoy the groove these ladies are producing. Thumbs up ! and booty shakin'
Posted 20 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
(pimp)
Posted 20 years ago by indigo_xia    [ Reply ]
i caught theses ladies as an opening act several years ago. Much to my surprise, they did indeed "RAWK"...much more booty shakin than i was expecting. Thumbs up!
Posted 20 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
I did always like this song, but I have to admit it does seem a little too main stream radio for RP, of course that does not mean it should not be played.
Posted 20 years ago by stickytylertoo    [ Reply ]
Great song - love it.
Posted 20 years ago by epod    [ Reply ]
Great song, Great album, Great band. You know, I read a thing on CNN.com recently that mentioned these girls as 'pioneers for white women in rap' or some such. Huh?? Knowing the Beastie Boys does not a rapper make.
Posted 20 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Monotonous.
Posted 20 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
These ladies can rock! The whole album is fantastic..
Posted 20 years ago by mrmonkey    [ Reply ]
Ugh. Just ugh.
Posted 20 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Nice addition! Does remind of Throwing Muses a bit...
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Saw this performed live at Lilith Fair and it was GREAT!!!! So glad to hear it on RP!!!
Posted 20 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]