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Morcheeba — Enjoy the Ride
Album: Dive Deep
Avg rating:
7.7

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Total ratings: 3635









Released: 2008
Length: 3:59
Plays (last 30 days): 5
(feat. Judy Tzuke)

Shut the gates and sunset
After that you can't get out
You can see the bigger picture
Find out what it's all about
You're open to the skyline
You won't want to go back home
In a garden full of angels
You will never be alone

But oh the road is long
The stones that you are walking on
Have gone

With the moonlight to guide you
Feel the joy of being alive
The day that you stop running
Is the day that you arrive

And the night that you got locked in
Was the time to decide
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride

If you close the door to your house
Don't let anybody in
It's a room that's full of nothing
All that underneath your skin
Face against the window
You can't watch it fade to grey
And you'll never catch the fickle wind
If you choose to stay

But oh the road is long
The stones that you are walking on
Have gone

With the moonlight to guide you
Feel the joy of being alive
The day that you stop running
Is the day that you arrive

And the night that you got locked in
Was the time to decide
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride

Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
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RP Please play more Morcheeba! So many good tunes! 
fantastic song and fantastic album 
 lily34 wrote:

this one isn't skye singing, is it?  still pretty groovy.



It's Judie Tzuke.
this one isn't skye singing, is it?  still pretty groovy.
mu current themesong in life as a Gen Xer
Everything Morcheeba does is indeed sublime… ❤️
Nice choice of song following Christine McVie Song, thanks William
So is Bill and company just expertly selective, or is everything that Morcheeba does just sublime?



The former.

If you like this you may like pretty much all other Morcheeba. I argue that much of the rest of Morcheeba is sublime and suggest digging into their back catalog starting with Big Calm and  Who can you Trust? On the other hand yes, everything on RP is expertly selective! Cheers.
I thought that was Sade singing - beautiful voice
 tm wrote:

well - I didnt ever realize this was Morcheeba after hearing it here for years and I love it



Because it isn't Skye singing. 
sublime
 Typesbad wrote:

So is Bill and company just expertly selective, or is everything that Morcheeba does just sublime?




The former.
well - I didnt ever realize this was Morcheeba after hearing it here for years and I love it
Extremely.....nice!
This one always creates a groove that settles in well during work time.  I seem to type on this confounded computer better when this one is playing.  Smooth and silky!
 ExploitingChaos wrote:

It's just a ride...


YASSSS I totally heard that, too!!
It's just a ride...

RIP Bill Hicks
AMAZING
One of many I love from Morcheeba
I like Morcheeba a lot and saw them twice live. The first time around 2014 still with Paul Godfrey and the last one in 2018. Great gigs and only disappointment was that they didn't perform this song. 


Update: saw them again yesterday (feb 22) and they played this song. Nice concert. One could feel the positive energy of enjoying a concert after the long and difficult phase of covid restrictions. Both the band and the crowd. 
 bev wrote:
Wow, that voice...I had to look to see if it was Christine McVie/Fleetwood Mac!

Wiki tells me it's Judie Tzuke. Nice...smooooooooth...{#Sunny}
 
Wow, I never discerned that similarity before, but you're right - there is a comparison to Christine's voice.  Both beautiful.
One of my constant faves on RP.
With the moonlight to guide you

Feel the joy of being alive

The day that you stop running

Is the day that you arrive .
This is my fav song by this group - probably because the video is particularly great as well.
Some folks like Lescheeba, but I like Morcheeba.
i love the lyrics, and the melody.... Basically the whole song, thanks
The day you stop running is the day that you arrive...

Just enjoy the ride!!! 
Would give Skye and the boys a 20+ rating for this epic track if possible. Brings back fond memories {#Whistle}
This is one that will be stuck inside my head this day. A true earworm.
A slithering groove for sure!
ziggytrix wrote:
"The world is like a ride at an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it, you think it's real, cause that's how powerful our minds are.

And the ride goes up and down and round and round; it has thrills and chills and it's very brightly colored and it's very loud and it's fun... for a while.

Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question: "Is this real, or is this just a ride?" And other people have remembered, and they come back to us, and they say, "Hey - don't worry, don't be afraid - EVER - because... this is just a ride." And we... KILL those people. "Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride - SHUT HIM UP! Look at my furrows of worry! Look at my big bank account, and my family! This just HAS to be real!"

It's just a ride.

And we always kill those good guys who try and tell us that, you ever notice that? And let the demons run amok. But it doesn't matter because...

it's just a ride.

And we can change it anytime we want. It's only a choice. No effort, no work, no job, no savings of money. A choice, right now, between fear and love. The eyes of fear want you to put bigger locks on your door, buy guns, close yourself off. The eyes of love, instead, see all of us as one.

Here's what we can do to change the world, right now, to a better ride: Take all that money that we spend on weapons and defense each year and instead spend it feeding and clothing and educating the poor of the world, which it would many times over - not one human being excluded - and we could explore space, together, both inner and outer, forever, in peace." - Bill Hicks

 

with great respect, thanks for this alex. timely don't you think?

 ziggytrix wrote:
"The world is like a ride at an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it, you think it's real, cause that's how powerful our minds are.

And the ride goes up and down and round and round; it has thrills and chills and it's very brightly colored and it's very loud and it's fun... for a while.

Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question: "Is this real, or is this just a ride?" And other people have remembered, and they come back to us, and they say, "Hey - don't worry, don't be afraid - EVER - because... this is just a ride." And we... KILL those people. "Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride - SHUT HIM UP! Look at my furrows of worry! Look at my big bank account, and my family! This just HAS to be real!"

It's just a ride.

And we always kill those good guys who try and tell us that, you ever notice that? And let the demons run amok. But it doesn't matter because...

it's just a ride.

And we can change it anytime we want. It's only a choice. No effort, no work, no job, no savings of money. A choice, right now, between fear and love. The eyes of fear want you to put bigger locks on your door, buy guns, close yourself off. The eyes of love, instead, see all of us as one.

Here's what we can do to change the world, right now, to a better ride: Take all that money that we spend on weapons and defense each year and instead spend it feeding and clothing and educating the poor of the world, which it would many times over - not one human being excluded - and we could explore space, together, both inner and outer, forever, in peace." - Bill Hicks

 
Exactly.  Amen.  Amplified and quadrupled. 

There is no spoon. 

"The world is like a ride at an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it, you think it's real, cause that's how powerful our minds are.

And the ride goes up and down and round and round; it has thrills and chills and it's very brightly colored and it's very loud and it's fun... for a while.

Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question: "Is this real, or is this just a ride?" And other people have remembered, and they come back to us, and they say, "Hey - don't worry, don't be afraid - EVER - because... this is just a ride." And we... KILL those people. "Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride - SHUT HIM UP! Look at my furrows of worry! Look at my big bank account, and my family! This just HAS to be real!"

It's just a ride.

And we always kill those good guys who try and tell us that, you ever notice that? And let the demons run amok. But it doesn't matter because...

it's just a ride.

And we can change it anytime we want. It's only a choice. No effort, no work, no job, no savings of money. A choice, right now, between fear and love. The eyes of fear want you to put bigger locks on your door, buy guns, close yourself off. The eyes of love, instead, see all of us as one.

Here's what we can do to change the world, right now, to a better ride: Take all that money that we spend on weapons and defense each year and instead spend it feeding and clothing and educating the poor of the world, which it would many times over - not one human being excluded - and we could explore space, together, both inner and outer, forever, in peace." - Bill Hicks
I like Judy Tzuke but it would be interesting to hear Skye Edwards singing it.  For this version a 7 from me - for an imaginary sultry breathless version from Skye - a 9 !
The vocals are by Judie Tzuke
Discovering songs like this is why I am now totall hooked on Rp
 averybadcat wrote:
if this had a banjo somewhere i would bump my 9 to a 10
 
As someone who isn't musically inclined, I can perfectly imagine a soft tickling of banjo strings replacing the guitar during what I believe is the bridge of the song. 
Nice voice and chorus fit nicely with right after world in Your eyes by Depeche Mode
stop repeating stop chasing shadows!
 fredriley wrote:
This is very likely about Highgate Cemetery, in London, where many famous people are buried, and is closed of a night. Audrey Niffenegger wrote a wonderfully-idiosyncratic ghost story Her Fearful Symmetry based on the cemetery, which I can very highly recommend. 10 from the spooked Nottingham jury.

Egyptian Avenue, West entrance, Highgate Cemetery

 
Tyger tyger burning bright indeed.
 Typesbad wrote:
So is Bill and company just expertly selective, or is everything that Morcheeba does just sublime?

 
Yep.
One of the few songs that could teach you how to live.
So is Bill and company just expertly selective, or is everything that Morcheeba does just sublime?
this album is 8 years old but is new to me,....look out Google here I come
Superb drum sound
 mrtuba9 wrote:
skye
"With the moonlight to guide you 
Feel the joy of being alive 
The day that you stop running 
Is the day that you arrive"

Going out at lunch for my second run in 9 months... Taking Skye with me!

 
Sounds like a good plan, but Skye's not on this song or album.
 vaiodon wrote:

Bill's stupendous programming is totally in sync with me this evening (or me with it). This one feels like the climax, Judie Tzuke is magnificent.
 
I thought that sounded like Judie! Still enjoying her first US release "Welcome to the Cruise." Over the top production may sound a little dated, but fans of Renaissance and the like may appreciate it.

Bill's stupendous programming is totally in sync with me this evening (or me with it). This one feels like the climax, Judie Tzuke is magnificent.

"With the moonlight to guide you 
Feel the joy of being alive 
The day that you stop running 
Is the day that you arrive"

Going out at lunch for my second run in 9 months... Taking Skye with me!
7 -> 8 

This one haunts me every time. 
Great lyric. 
 fredriley wrote:
This is very likely about Highgate Cemetery, in London, where many famous people are buried, and is closed of a night. Audrey Niffenegger wrote a wonderfully-idiosyncratic ghost story Her Fearful Symmetry based on the cemetery, which I can very highly recommend. 10 from the spooked Nottingham jury.

Egyptian Avenue, West entrance, Highgate Cemetery

 

That's quite a gate—apparently for Egyptian Avenue, West Cemetery. But it looks more Babylonian to my ignorant eye. Definitely foreboding. 

And hey, look who's buried there: everyone's favorite Wild and Crazy Guy: 

photo of Karl Max's tombstone, complete with giant bust of his hairy head.


Please, more Judie on RP. 
CLEAR 10!!
Raised it to a "7".  Checked on the DVD but it is only in PAL format, unfortunately for those of here in the People's Democratic Republic of Amurrica.
 
if this had a banjo somewhere i would bump my 9 to a 10
 Shotoverplain wrote:
Boring & dull
 
Wooow - what a taste!
10
Definitely adding Highgate Cemetery to next London visit and signing up for the £7 "event" (which includes a glass of wine). Thanks, Fred!
Didn't know this....loving it...
This is very likely about Highgate Cemetery, in London, where many famous people are buried, and is closed of a night. Audrey Niffenegger wrote a wonderfully-idiosyncratic ghost story Her Fearful Symmetry based on the cemetery, which I can very highly recommend. 10 from the spooked Nottingham jury.

Egyptian Avenue, West entrance, Highgate Cemetery
That's one back comb!


Just bought this - dreamy. Thanks Bill!
And then there's the cute cartoon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uMGH3kHhzM 
Ditto!


EarthMama wrote:
 I thought it was Christine, too.....that distinctively smooth voice......wow, Judie. RP, you are the best!

  bev wrote:
Wow, that voice...I had to look to see if it was Christine McVie/Fleetwood Mac!

Wiki tells me it's Judie Tzuke. Nice...smooooooooth...{#Sunny}

 



 


Boring & dull
{#Clap}
A beautiful song, lyrics are lovely and Judie Tzuke's voice superb.
Feels like "making" looooove....!
Judie Tzuke, all of her solo stuff is worth hearing and she is superb live.
Judie, I Love You. x
{#Heartkiss}  7 >>>>>>>>> 8
Lovely song
wonderful song. feel-good and trance-inducing. and of course, judie's voice.
 ngunnell wrote:
Lots of praise for Morcheeba but this song really hangs on the lovely Judie Tzuke's voice.  Try as we may, we don't seem to be able to get more of Judie's songs onto the playlist, which is a shame.

Try Joan of Arc or Life in a Bottle, off Under the Angels.

Or  Tracks of My Tears, off The Beauty of Hindsight Vol 1, which starts off real gentle and builds soooooo beautifully.

Or For You, or Stay With Me Til Dawn

Bill and Rebecca, spoil us - PLEASE  :-)    {#Daisy}

 

 
What the OP said - Only three other JT tracks in the library.  What a gorgeous voice - MORE please Bill and Rebecca {#Yes}  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both and to all RP listeners.  We are truly blessed with your eclectic tastes and choice of music on this wonderful radio station. {#Good-vibes}  {#Sunny}
 ngunnell wrote:
Lots of praise for Morcheeba but this song really hangs on the lovely Judie Tzuke's voice.  Try as we may, we don't seem to be able to get more of Judie's songs onto the playlist, which is a shame.

Try Joan of Arc or Life in a Bottle, off Under the Angels.

Or  Tracks of My Tears, off The Beauty of Hindsight Vol 1, which starts off real gentle and builds soooooo beautifully.

Or For You, or Stay With Me Til Dawn

Bill and Rebecca, spoil us - PLEASE  :-)    {#Daisy}

 

 
Yes...all of that.
Lots of praise for Morcheeba but this song really hangs on the lovely Judie Tzuke's voice.  Try as we may, we don't seem to be able to get more of Judie's songs onto the playlist, which is a shame.

Try Joan of Arc or Life in a Bottle, off Under the Angels.

Or  Tracks of My Tears, off The Beauty of Hindsight Vol 1, which starts off real gentle and builds soooooo beautifully.

Or For You, or Stay With Me Til Dawn

Bill and Rebecca, spoil us - PLEASE  :-)    {#Daisy}

 
Given the day and the last couple weeks I've been having, this is maybe the perfect song to just chill out to.  Thanks!
Such a great segue from End Of The Line
I absolutely love Morcheeba. Woman I loved had it on a playlist. Turned out to be a total mental case, and let's not worry about details. The band is great,
What a gift, tonight,, Bill and Rebecca.
 mrtuba9 wrote:
OMG, go back and look at my Kiss them for me comment, THIS IS MY PLAYLIST!
 

 

https://www.radioparadise.com/#name=Music&file=songinfo&song_id=30639
mrtuba9 wrote:
Tear Drop to Kiss Them For Me...this IS my playlist and I have the iTunes to prove it.

  
Dude, that's tuba-lar. 


 I thought it was Christine, too.....that distinctively smooth voice......wow, Judie. RP, you are the best!

  bev wrote:
Wow, that voice...I had to look to see if it was Christine McVie/Fleetwood Mac!

Wiki tells me it's Judie Tzuke. Nice...smooooooooth...{#Sunny}

 


Excellent, message from my naimaudio uniti all in one player
Wow, that voice...I had to look to see if it was Christine McVie/Fleetwood Mac!

Wiki tells me it's Judie Tzuke. Nice...smooooooooth...{#Sunny}
{#Daisy}  {#Daisy}  {#Daisy}
 stephw wrote:
This gets better and better every time I hear it. {#Good-vibes}

 
Aye, laddie!

Everyone in my hair loves this. {#Group-hug}
 Wendel11 wrote:




 

Absolutely...raise it to a 9.
 stephw wrote:
This gets better and better every time I hear it. {#Good-vibes}  So it is. Same for me.



 


This gets better and better every time I hear it. {#Good-vibes}
Very dreamy, easy to get lost in.  They also recorded a very uptempo version on the same album.  Once you listen to that one, this one seems slow..
I love this song. {#Sunny}
OMG, go back and look at my Kiss them for me comment, THIS IS MY PLAYLIST!
 
Please, more Mrecheeba!
Please, less cheeba.
Superb!
This is one of the first songs I heard on RP. I was hooked immediately. Lovely music and alluring voice and worthy philosophy in one package. What's not to like. I immediately grabbed it from iTunes or Amazon or somewhere. 
 
 vaiodon wrote:
Great to hear Judie Tzuke (I'm quite sure that's pronounced like Luke)
 

Yes you are correct ''vaiodon''   Zooooooooooook
 ziakut wrote:
I dedicate this ride to Sally. RIP
 
Indeed, to Sally. {#Dance}
This is a song I will have to add to my playlist-There is good newer music, I say!          {#Crown}
Hmm. Not sure. It sounds a bit on the over-sedated side to me. Then again that might be my medication... {#Yawn}
Such a weary song... it echoes my feelings completely.
This song is like seeing an old friends after too long apart...
Everything fits so well with what I seek in-real-life, music, books, discussions. Intelligence... and no shouting or force trying to insert something into my brain.... Yes, I am tired of this political season... Politics is a game that everything one thinks they -ARE- good at. They refuse to hear any other sounds than their own voice... Nobody is THAT damn good...
Stop chasing shadows....  
   
 lily34 wrote:

it's good. no more skye though? sad.
 
Skye is back with the boys.

And I must say I'd marry Skye for her voice alone...egad, she settles right into my spine and just makes me very happy and relaxed.

Also, this is damned good singing too. Just ain't Skye.
Great to hear Judie Tzuke (I'm quite sure that's pronounced like Luke)
9 - 10
 gypsyman wrote:
How very nice this is.......{#Music}
 
...and how VERY true!!!
10!
I simply LOVE this song.
Heard it here and liked it.  Heard it a few more times and now I absolutely freakin love it.
How very nice this is.......{#Music}
                        {#Notworthy}
 Byronape wrote:

I could be wrong, but isn't 2008 considered part of the 2000's?  I mean, 2000's would theoretically include everything up to 2999, but I'm pretty sure Morcheeba won't still be remembered very well.

That is assuming humanity has not destroyed ourselves by then or the planet is not wiped clean by an asteroid strike or some volcanic cataclysm.

 Or the zombie apocalypse.  Hey, you never know.
 
Not a big zombie fan but I will go with the zombie apocalypse for the end of the world as we know it.{#Propeller}
Love this one. Every time.
 kooroos wrote:
Ich verbinde Morcheeba mit schöne Erinnerungen...
toller Song
 
I associate Morcheeba with fond memories ... great song (Thanks Google Translate)
Ich verbinde Morcheeba mit schöne Erinnerungen...
toller Song
I dedicate this ride to Sally. RIP
Dang, their video for this song is so sweet!
Enjoy the ride....
 Byronape wrote:

I could be wrong, but isn't 2008 considered part of the 2000's?  I mean, 2000's would theoretically include everything up to 2999, but I'm pretty sure Morcheeba won't still be remembered very well.

That is assuming humanity has not destroyed ourselves by then or the planet is not wiped clean by an asteroid strike or some volcanic cataclysm.

 Or the zombie apocalypse.  Hey, you never know.
 
You're right, and what a hopeful comment!
 countyman wrote:

Not bad, but I like the 2000's Morcheeba.

 
I could be wrong, but isn't 2008 considered part of the 2000's?  I mean, 2000's would theoretically include everything up to 2999, but I'm pretty sure Morcheeba won't still be remembered very well.

That is assuming humanity has not destroyed ourselves by then or the planet is not wiped clean by an asteroid strike or some volcanic cataclysm.

 Or the zombie apocalypse.  Hey, you never know.
Just doin' the dishes....I like this woman's voice. It's not Sade but sounds like her.