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Madrugada — Majesty (Live)
Album: Live At Tralfamadore
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Released: 2005
Length: 6:35
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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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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This song still gives me the goose bumps all these years later.

Sivert Høyem og Madrugada:  Tusin Tuck!
Posted 1 week ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 slaskey wrote:
Anyone hear echos of old Waterboys in this 
 

Nope 
Posted 1 month ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 bigbobbybubba wrote:
I love this song, especially the live version on YouTube. The lyrics are so sexist and so wrong.
 

Please explain, because I have got no clue. 
Posted 1 month ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 jlind wrote:

I started it out as a 10... I think I have less than 80 10's out of more 3000 ratings
 
I have about 5 10s
Posted 1 month ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:
Just made this a 10
 
I started it out as a 10... I think I have less than 80 10's out of more 3000 ratings
Posted 1 month ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Just made this a 10
Posted 2 months ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Hey, this is COOL!
Posted 3 months ago by costoonces    [ Reply ]
what a tuneee..... 10/10
Posted 4 months ago by ralphyboy    [ Reply ]
Such a monster sound!
Posted 6 months ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
A Scandinavian live set?  

Only on RP.   
Posted 6 months ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
All the feels!
Posted 7 months ago by cmcisaac    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:
It's just a T-bone steak



 

you've ruined the perfection
Posted 8 months ago by Alleggs    [ Reply ]
Its not uncommon for me to get all teary eyed when I listen to this song 
Posted 8 months ago by Laurelai    [ Reply ]
Cracking guitar solo, shame they are no longer...
Posted 8 months ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
Just changed my rating from an 8 to a solid 9. Bravo!!!
Posted 9 months ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
How did I miss these guys? Oh that's right I was working 16 hour days during this time and hanging out in sports bars.
Posted 9 months ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Wonderfully resonate vocals! 10/10 always
Posted 9 months ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]

This has been a 10 since I first heard it almost 15 years ago here on RP... 

We still miss you Robert Burås... 
Posted 10 months ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I'm PSD-ing not because I don't like it, but I hear it a lot on RP
Posted 10 months ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
Glorious track 10
Posted 10 months ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
I want to see these guys live - what a great song!
Posted 10 months ago by lynn01    [ Reply ]
I love this song, especially the live version on YouTube. The lyrics are so sexist and so wrong.
Posted 11 months ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
10 for me. Love this guys voice, RP introduced me to them a few years ago and forever grateful for them doing so. 
Posted 11 months ago by gbt    [ Reply ]
 Laurelai wrote:
This is goosebump imduscing
 
So is your spelling, good sir 
Posted 11 months ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
How have I   missed this?  It stopped me in my tracks.   My son found me suddenly sobbing at the keyboard.   As if listening to Sam Stone.  What is happening ?

And why does this bring to mind Gord Downie?
Posted 1 year ago by wawa2c    [ Reply ]


Young and bald
Posted 1 year ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
This is goosebump imduscing
Posted 1 year ago by Laurelai    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:
I've got this at a 9 but it sure feels like a 10.
 The studio version is only about an 8, but this is a 10 for me.
c.

Posted 1 year ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Anyone hear echos of old Waterboys in this 
Posted 1 year ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
This is one of those songs you have on in the background and it suddenly leaks into the foreground and you rush to find out who it is. Nice.
Posted 1 year ago by exjunkie    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:
I've got this at a 9 but it sure feels like a 10.
 
Yes! 9 > 10 for the uplifting comment from jsd52756, more live sets like this Bill.
Posted 1 year ago by danfl75    [ Reply ]
Great song - first time I've heard it.
Posted 1 year ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
10 -> 11
Posted 1 year ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
I've got this at a 9 but it sure feels like a 10.
Posted 1 year ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Another winner from RP between this place and WFMU my musicale tastes have grown and have given up on commercial rock radio
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
What a voice!   What guitar!  What a dream of heaven on earth!
Posted 1 year ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
a complete RP find - thank you so much, Majestic
Posted 1 year ago by intothehills    [ Reply ]
Skydog
Posted 1 year ago by adyboy94    [ Reply ]
You just can't beat Live Music! This song always stops me in my tracks.
Posted 1 year ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
Madrugada is touring again. Saw and very much enjoyed them last night. As good as it can possibly get.
Posted 1 year ago by B_Drexler    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP.  I doubt I would ever have discovered this band and their astounding lead  singer without you.  Great way to finish my working day and go for a beer.  
Posted 1 year ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
stopping whatever I am doing to turn this up...
 
Same here :-)
Posted 1 year ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
stopping whatever I am doing to turn this up...
Posted 1 year ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Was in a bar in Bangkok at 3am drunk playing pool with Bargirls when this started playing. All sorts of weird and wonderful characters were there too. One of those amazing moments and this song always transports me back. I'll never forget. Robert Buras the mercurial guitar player sadly found dead in his apartment guitar in hand.. glad I got to hear this solo from him.
Posted 1 year ago by aardonhope479    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:

You might be right, but I still like T-bone steak.
 
I'm firing up the BBQ when I get home tonight!!  This song is great, and knowing that the band is back together makes me hope they visit the Seattle area soon (and/or I hope I haven't recently missed them like I missed Bill Idol and Steve Stevens recently :-( ) 

Long Live RP!!
Posted 1 year ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
I'm upping this to a 9.
Posted 1 year ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
Saw them 2 weeks ago. Small venue. Great great concert
Posted 1 year ago by fcatalao    [ Reply ]
One of those RP songs that worm their way into your head & heart eventually.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
His voice is hypnotizing.
Posted 2 years ago by codeic    [ Reply ]
 Stephenater wrote:

I think I finally figured it out!

”It’s just that you’re insane”. 

or

”It’s just that you were insane”.
 
You might be right, but I still like T-bone steak.
Posted 2 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 Broken_Ear wrote:
It's just a t-bone steak!
It's just a t-bone steak!

Man those lyrics grab my stomach each time.
 
I think I finally figured it out!

”It’s just that you’re insane”. 

or

”It’s just that you were insane”.
Posted 2 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
One of those songs that gets better with every listen. Not over played I guess...
Posted 2 years ago by parryboi    [ Reply ]
It's just a t-bone steak!
It's just a t-bone steak!

Man those lyrics grab my stomach each time.
Posted 2 years ago by Broken_Ear    [ Reply ]
I like the guitar work into the peaking CODA
Posted 2 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
 harleyjiggler wrote:
Reminds me of Rag 'n' Bone Man - I'm Only Human
 
Both songs have pretty traditional chord progressions, though this one is about fifteen years older.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Rag 'n' Bone Man - I'm Only Human
Posted 2 years ago by harleyjiggler    [ Reply ]
 nevar23 wrote:
It's 2018 and I'm still hoping someday we'll solve the mystery of those end lyrics. {#Laughing} Such a great song.
 
Ditto!  One of these days, I'm gonna tweet Sivert and untangle this riddle!
Posted 2 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
It's 2018 and I'm still hoping someday we'll solve the mystery of those end lyrics.
{#Laughing} Such a great song.

Edit: January 1st 2019 and still hoping.

Edit #2: Jan. 1st 2021 and I'm going with Stephenater's comment that "It's just that you're insane" is the long elusive lyric. Happy New Year, all!

Posted 2 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
The voice, the feel, the lyrics, the simple chord progression, the song. live....Majestic!
Posted 2 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Reminds me a bit of Gene - the rising vocals and the sense of building...
Posted 2 years ago by intothehills    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 2 years ago by ksgoforth    [ Reply ]
10 from me...a vocal masterpiece and great song!
Posted 2 years ago by zatxela    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing the chorus as "Mais est-ce que tu le sais ?" {#Think}
Posted 2 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
It's just a T-bone steak



Posted 2 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
8 to a 9.  Play it as much as you wish, thanks Bill.
Posted 2 years ago by scadawizard    [ Reply ]
Thanks for introducing me to this Group/Song- Keep playing it!
Posted 3 years ago by NEOvManhattan    [ Reply ]
Makes me cry. I feel so much.
Posted 3 years ago by jsumnergar    [ Reply ]
I’ve heard this track here more than anyone should in a lifetime. Recycle please!!!
Posted 3 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 jsd52756 wrote:
Last year in the hospital at Christmas, getting hooked up to an IV for IVIG infusions. My daughter had just brought me a set of noise cancelling Bose headphones to my room for my Christmas gift.  Put them on and this song just started.  This tune put me in the place I needed to be right then.
Thanks Bill & Madrugada for helping me out when I needed it most.
-John

 

Wow, that is a powerful connection! They call it Radio Paradise for a reason!

Live, Love and stay Wild my friend!
Thank you for sharing!
 
Posted 3 years ago by TomSweetwater    [ Reply ]
Norske inspirasjon  {#Sunny}
Posted 3 years ago by TomJB    [ Reply ]
Last year in the hospital at Christmas, getting hooked up to an IV for IVIG infusions. My daughter had just brought me a set of noise cancelling Bose headphones to my room for my Christmas gift.  Put them on and this song just started.  This tune put me in the place I needed to be right then.
Thanks Bill & Madrugada for helping me out when I needed it most.
-John
Posted 3 years ago by jsd52756    [ Reply ]
 RazzCat wrote:
Just gets better each time I hear it.
Thank you, RP, for introducing me to Sivert Hoyem's voice.
Majestic...

 
Ditto for me too!  A year ago the name Sivert Hoyem was just a name to me; now I know who he is and where he came from...not to mention having learned a new Spanish word :-) Long Live RP!!  And PEACE to all earthlings!!!
Posted 3 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

I hear "it's just a T-bird sing"

??

 

I'll wager on "it's just what Sivert said." 

Posted 3 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 qosforever wrote:
This live version is more powerful and has more feeling even that the studio version.  Beautiful!!
 
Agreed.  Great version of a wonderful song. Thanks, RP!
Posted 3 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
 JoanneE wrote:
Always one of my turn-the-volume-up tracks!

  

You're not alone. Just reached over and turned the dial up.
Posted 3 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
To speculate, Bill and Rebecca could be closet admirers of the Nordic social democracies.  They could be plotting to fundamentally change the good ol' USA through subversive music playing.   Vigilance is probably called for.
 
So, IOW... stay tuned?
Posted 3 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
 {#Hug}JoanneE wrote:
Always one of my turn-the-volume-up tracks!

 
exactly !
Posted 3 years ago by jojoshooter    [ Reply ]
Always one of my turn-the-volume-up tracks!
Posted 3 years ago by JoanneE    [ Reply ]
That guitar riff that closes this  . . . wow!
Posted 3 years ago by jagla    [ Reply ]
Anna Ternheim - To Be Gone (live) back to back with Madrugada - Majesty (Live)

Scandanavia rules!
Posted 3 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 dyharenas wrote:
So is the consensus still ....it's just a T-Bone steak...?

 
I hear "it's just a T-bird sing"

??
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
jeah first time for me too - not bad
Posted 3 years ago by slandering    [ Reply ]
Gonna PSD . {#Cheesygrin}
 
Posted 3 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Just gets better each time I hear it.
Thank you, RP, for introducing me to Sivert Hoyem's voice.
Majestic...
Posted 3 years ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
 qosforever wrote:
This live version is more powerful and has more feeling even that the studio version.  Beautiful!!

 
Agreed, this is fragile, vulnerable and incredibly layered. This takes an already amazing song, to the next level...10!
Posted 3 years ago by Deep6    [ Reply ]
Just love this and never tire hearing it. Thanks Bill and Rebecca for having great taste!!
Posted 3 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
 dyharenas wrote:
So is the consensus still ....it's just a T-Bone steak...?

 
No consensus that I can agree with, but you're making me hungry{#Tongue}

My vote is still "it's just what you would say", but I'm not convinced...
Posted 3 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
amazing.  Love his voice.  Thanks, Bill.  Would have never heard him without RP
Posted 3 years ago by rakash    [ Reply ]
This live version is more powerful and has more feeling even that the studio version.  Beautiful!!
Posted 3 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
{#Good-vibes}
Posted 3 years ago by physastro2050    [ Reply ]
Any way we can get a PSD on mobile?
Posted 3 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Majestic
Posted 3 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
Never fails to make me STOP and listen when this one comes on.
Thanks RP again for something so penetrating and felt. Never would have found this band / artist without you.

Nice segue into Joe Jackson too!!
Posted 3 years ago by Faithful_Fool    [ Reply ]
So is the consensus still ....it's just a T-Bone steak...?
Posted 3 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
Robes, not roads, not ropes. Robes.
Posted 3 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Now this guy has a cool voice.
Posted 3 years ago by cheetahwheelies    [ Reply ]

Thank  you Madrugada for
Majesty (Live)

8 - Most Exellent to me


Posted 3 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 dig wrote:
Amazing how much more emotive live version is than studio version. 8>9.
 
An audience of fans'll do that for ya.
Posted 3 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Amazing how much more emotive live version is than studio version. 8>9.
Posted 3 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
 BBoyes wrote:

Exactly. Given the lyrics this makes even more sense. 

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 robes were heavy
And your longing was a cutting 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 growing old

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

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

Oh you were majesty
Your robes were heavy
And your treats were very red
Oh you were majesty
Now it's like I said
That spirit, it's now dead
Oh oh oh majesty, oh



 
Thanks for posting this, it further reinforces my love of this version of this wonderful song.  Only found on RP!
Posted 3 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
 buzzkill wrote:
So, I keep hearing this singer murder his vocals like some drunk at a karaoke party, and I decided to look this band up. Honestly, with the pedestrian guitar solo over such a well-worn chord progression, I still can't understand why we are constantly subjected to this mediocrity. Is there a Norwegian family member at RP that's trying to get them some airplay? Can we put this one to rest?

 
{#Bounce}
Thanks for the chuckle.  

To speculate, Bill and Rebecca could be closet admirers of the Nordic social democracies.  They could be plotting to fundamentally change the good ol' USA through subversive music playing.   Vigilance is probably called for.  
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 hugogdt wrote:

Someone commented on the studio version of this song that this live version has too much feeling, even anger ... this is precisely why I like it so much. Music is about feelings.

 
Exactly. Given the lyrics this makes even more sense. 

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 robes were heavy
And your longing was a cutting 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 growing old

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

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

Oh you were majesty
Your robes were heavy
And your treats were very red
Oh you were majesty
Now it's like I said
That spirit, it's now dead
Oh oh oh majesty, oh


Posted 4 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Love this song.
Posted 4 years ago by pumpkins3    [ Reply ]
I ordered a 'Best Of' cd a couple of days ago, it is a 2 disc compilation that has all but 3 of the 12 songs on the RP playlist
Posted 4 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
So, I keep hearing this singer murder his vocals like some drunk at a karaoke party, and I decided to look this band up. Honestly, with the pedestrian guitar solo over such a well-worn chord progression, I still can't understand why we are constantly subjected to this mediocrity. Is there a Norwegian family member at RP that's trying to get them some airplay? Can we put this one to rest?
Posted 4 years ago by buzzkill    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Guitar influence..... definitely David Gilmour but I was thinkin' that Neil Young may have had a little influence too.

 
Through the solo, it sounds like the same chord progression as Comfortably Numb.
Posted 4 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
godlike
Posted 4 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
HEAVY
Posted 4 years ago by lagger    [ Reply ]
Madrugada — Majesty (Live) for some reason this song grinds on me and it gets played quite a bit, not complaining!


Posted 4 years ago by markart    [ Reply ]
"PSD"
Posted 4 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Live performances like this are just wonderful. Thank you.
Posted 4 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Great tune!
 
Posted 4 years ago by Holzfaller    [ Reply ]
8-9 {#Music}
Posted 4 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
7>8 :)
Posted 4 years ago by DippingSauce    [ Reply ]
Majestic song {#Crown}
Posted 4 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 {#Yes}volnomad wrote:
Three consecutive great, moody songs from such different artists. Great set, Bill.

 


Posted 4 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
Three consecutive great, moody songs from such different artists. Great set, Bill.
Posted 4 years ago by volnomad    [ Reply ]
Never heard this, really glad I did. 
Happy Thanksgiving from the high desert.
-John
Posted 4 years ago by jsd52756    [ Reply ]
clean 10 out of 10
Posted 4 years ago by jessesteinen    [ Reply ]
 jimtyrrell wrote:
Thanks RP fof keeping this in "the rotation". The drama of this live performance (that far surpasses the studio version) gives me goose bumps everytime I hear it. 8.6

 
some tasty guitar going on here {#Bananajam}
Posted 4 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]