Eivør — In My Shoes
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It can take a long, long time
To find a reason and a rhyme
One minute you're dancing, wild and free
Next thing you know, you can hardly move your feet
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile
In my shoes
I keep trudging up the hill
It feels like I'm standing still (standing still)
Pouring rain soaks to the bone
I shield my eyes and lean into the bitter cold
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me (faith in me)
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
In my shoes
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I went so close, have faith in me (faith in me)
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me (faith in me)
You keep saying what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
In my shoes
To find a reason and a rhyme
One minute you're dancing, wild and free
Next thing you know, you can hardly move your feet
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile
In my shoes
I keep trudging up the hill
It feels like I'm standing still (standing still)
Pouring rain soaks to the bone
I shield my eyes and lean into the bitter cold
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me (faith in me)
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
In my shoes
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I went so close, have faith in me (faith in me)
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me (faith in me)
You keep saying what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
In my shoes
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petvan wrote:
Maybe this will help you.
Eivør Pálsdóttir (pronounced [ˈaivœɹ ˈpɔlsˌdœʰtəɹ];
Cool song - but wtf is with this pronunciation help? I have a bunch better chance just reading her name. I do understand this to be phonetic but what group of nerds finds this more readable?
(coming from a class a nerd)
Maybe this will help you.
Eivør Pálsdóttir (pronounced [ˈaivœɹ ˈpɔlsˌdœʰtəɹ];
Cool song - but wtf is with this pronunciation help? I have a bunch better chance just reading her name. I do understand this to be phonetic but what group of nerds finds this more readable?
(coming from a class a nerd)
Cool song - but wtf is with this pronunciation help? I have a bunch better chance just reading her name. I do understand this to be phonetic but what group of nerds finds this more readable?
(coming from a class a nerd)
The guide how to pronounce her name makes matters worse 
Girls in Iceland are named after their fathers i.e. Daughter of Pals
Girls in Iceland are named after their fathers i.e. Daughter of Pals great Kate Bush song!
I could swear I'm hearing a nursery rhyme in the chorus, like one used as a taunt. Not sure of the words, but I know I heard it a long time ago. Still a good song.
Almost everything she's been doing in the last 10 years is amazing.
Waiting for the new album...
Waiting for the new album...
Why would you make any assumptions about this artist killing whales? What happened to innocent before proven guilty. Stop spreading stupid nonsense in your cause.
I wonder if this artist participates in Grindadráp? If so, I will PSD. Grindadráp is the local name for a yearly event that sees the people of the Faroe Islands, a self-governing archipelago under Denmark, hunt long-finned pilot whales as well as other species of cetaceans such as bottlenose dolphins, white-sided dolphins and Risso’s dolphins. A disgusting "tradition" that needs a modern take, i.e. stop it! Much like shooting Great Plains bison from a passing train. They The Faroese may not be able to figure this out themselves due to the high levels of mercury they're consuming in whale meat. Let's help them understand this is unsustainable bullshit.
A Nordic Kate Bush?
parodyhas wrote:
One could add Ane Brun to this "category" - another incredible vocalist from the North, all amazing. There is a subtle echo of melodic style, but each is their own.
I sure am glad Bill and Co. like all these female vocalists and play them so frequently here on RP!
One could add Ane Brun to this "category" - another incredible vocalist from the North, all amazing. There is a subtle echo of melodic style, but each is their own.
I sure am glad Bill and Co. like all these female vocalists and play them so frequently here on RP!
Its an interesting place where she was born and grew up.
unclehud wrote:
One could add Ane Brun to this "category" - another incredible vocalist from the North, all amazing. There is a subtle echo of melodic style, but each is their own.
Why, oh why do I fall for female vocalists with quirky voices? No matter; I'm quite content to go through life that way.
Ms Palsdottir in 2007:
One could add Ane Brun to this "category" - another incredible vocalist from the North, all amazing. There is a subtle echo of melodic style, but each is their own.
We need definitely more of her and in Faroese: just sounds amazing.
coloradojohn wrote:
Whoah, awesome -- Eivor was involved in that, one of the best and most compelling historical spectacles of all time? I heard this incomparably wonderful woman's voice on RP well before I saw The Last Kingdom. I felt thrilled, every episode of every season, incredible soundtrack included! She's an amazing artist; a true force of Nature!
I think she may also be an extra in the first episode. Look for a singer in Breda's first scene when she determines what her tribe/clan will do in regard to invading.
Whoah, awesome -- Eivor was involved in that, one of the best and most compelling historical spectacles of all time? I heard this incomparably wonderful woman's voice on RP well before I saw The Last Kingdom. I felt thrilled, every episode of every season, incredible soundtrack included! She's an amazing artist; a true force of Nature!
I think she may also be an extra in the first episode. Look for a singer in Breda's first scene when she determines what her tribe/clan will do in regard to invading.
meanderer wrote:
I think the new season is about to drop. Have to go back and rewatch the last ones.
If you want goosebumps - check out the theme to 'Last Kingdom' by Eivor and John Lunn... That's how I first came across this awesome performer 
I think the new season is about to drop. Have to go back and rewatch the last ones.
philinnz wrote:
This album is available in a Faroese version on iTunes (UK). As ever, with music which I suspect has had English bolted on afterwards, I find the cadences of the original language suit the music better. YMMV...
I like it - and learnt something in the process - Faroe Islands
This album is available in a Faroese version on iTunes (UK). As ever, with music which I suspect has had English bolted on afterwards, I find the cadences of the original language suit the music better. YMMV...
She's a siren calling us from wuthering heights.
meanderer wrote:
Whoah, awesome -- Eivor was involved in that, one of the best and most compelling historical spectacles of all time? I heard this incomparably wonderful woman's voice on RP well before I saw The Last Kingdom. I felt thrilled, every episode of every season, incredible soundtrack included! She's an amazing artist; a true force of Nature!
If you want goosebumps - check out the theme to 'Last Kingdom' by Eivor and John Lunn... That's how I first came across this awesome performer
Whoah, awesome -- Eivor was involved in that, one of the best and most compelling historical spectacles of all time? I heard this incomparably wonderful woman's voice on RP well before I saw The Last Kingdom. I felt thrilled, every episode of every season, incredible soundtrack included! She's an amazing artist; a true force of Nature!
I love this more and more every time I hear it. She absolutely grabs me. Lovely song, intriguing artist. The rarest treats are often the best.
this one has grown on me… I love it.
ziggytrix wrote:
All I could hear was: In fact at first all I could hear was the ghost of that tune and it probably took me an hour just to figure out what song was (sucks when you don't know but snippets and wrong lyrics).
Where are all the goofballs who cry about Tori Amos sounding like Kate Bush? I think we have a better candidate here.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
All I could hear was: In fact at first all I could hear was the ghost of that tune and it probably took me an hour just to figure out what song was (sucks when you don't know but snippets and wrong lyrics).
Makes me want to emigrate!
I'm hearing shades of "Close Call" by Rilo Kiley.
How versatile RP is: never thought to listen to music from the Faroe Islands.
just lovely
Apparently I’m not the first to observe how much she sounds like Kate Bush in this song.
Vespertine82 wrote:
Really versatile and gifted singer, who sounded impeccable live - and would definitely recommend giving her more of a chance than "Kate Bush impersonator" territory.
To be clear, I was mocking the folks who try to lump woman musicians into the same box, and agree with you completely.
Really versatile and gifted singer, who sounded impeccable live - and would definitely recommend giving her more of a chance than "Kate Bush impersonator" territory.
To be clear, I was mocking the folks who try to lump woman musicians into the same box, and agree with you completely.
Here's a live version of Røttu Skógvarnir (I'm guessing in the original Faroese):
Eivør - Røttu Skógvarnir (LIVE)
Lyrics translated to English (with link to see original
Faroese lyrics):
The Right Shoes lyrics
adi84 wrote:
Eivør - Røttu Skógvarnir (LIVE)
Lyrics translated to English (with link to see original
Faroese lyrics):
The Right Shoes lyrics
adi84 wrote:
Why this song is not original language? In English is no effect.
Why this song is not original language? In English is no effect.
ziggytrix wrote:
That's funny! I was thinking Norah Jones!
Where are all the goofballs who cry about Tori Amos sounding like Kate Bush? I think we have a better candidate here.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
That's funny! I was thinking Norah Jones!
Lawdy with RP commenteers. Now I'll never be able to listen to Faroe Islands artists and their songs without thinking of Will Ferrell.
I dig it. Though, I keep half expecting Will Ferrell to join in for a duet.
Must be the daughter of Kate Busch.....
Faroes FTW
Mmmm, hits the spot.
Typesbad wrote:
OMG!
Abrupt ending!
OMG!
If you want goosebumps - check out the theme to 'Last Kingdom' by Eivor and John Lunn... That's how I first came across this awesome performer
This is a beautiful and compelling pop song.
Vespertine82 wrote:
.... Her work on the soundtrack for The Last Kingdom alone is haunting and beautiful.
That is where I have heard Eivør before.
.... Her work on the soundtrack for The Last Kingdom alone is haunting and beautiful.
That is where I have heard Eivør before.
Egctheow wrote:
I just did the same thing...and for sure Eivor sounds like KB, just a bit "cuter?" sounding, and not cute as in looks (there's that too for sure!) - can't quite articulate it....still....Long Live RP and all the singers from the Faroe Islands!!
Yes reminiscent of Kate Bush.
In your shoes? I'm bumping this to an eight. :-)
In your shoes? I'm bumping this to an eight. :-)
I just did the same thing...and for sure Eivor sounds like KB, just a bit "cuter?" sounding, and not cute as in looks (there's that too for sure!) - can't quite articulate it....still....Long Live RP and all the singers from the Faroe Islands!!
Yes reminiscent of Kate Bush.
In your shoes? I'm bumping this to an eight. :-)
In your shoes? I'm bumping this to an eight. :-)
She really reminds me of Kate Bush in this song (though I've not heard any other by her yet!). Diggin' it ;) Beautiful <3
Thank you for playing this again. I always forget to look up the artist, this reminds me a little bit of Kate Bush’s stuff from the 1980s.
unclehud wrote:
Why, oh why do I fall for female vocalists with quirky voices? No matter; I'm quite content to go through life that way.
Ms Palsdottir in 2007:
Not just a quirky voice, then. Oh my stars.Ms Palsdottir in 2007:
unclehud wrote:
Is it the way they tug at the old heart strings? Any way, I'm 100% with you there!
Why, oh why do I fall for female vocalists with quirky voices?
No matter; I'm quite content to go through life that way.
No matter; I'm quite content to go through life that way.
Is it the way they tug at the old heart strings? Any way, I'm 100% with you there!
Yet another good reason to listen to RP - delightful.
Why, oh why do I fall for female vocalists with quirky voices? No matter; I'm quite content to go through life that way.
Ms Palsdottir in 2007:
Stephen_Phillips wrote:
If kindergarten teachers looked and sounded like Ms Palsdottir I would offer to collect the kids from school every day...
I’d even take turns with you !?
If kindergarten teachers looked and sounded like Ms Palsdottir I would offer to collect the kids from school every day...
I’d even take turns with you !?
Discovered another artist I like just from listening to RP.
Wonderful
Wonderful
ziggytrix wrote:
The Kate/Tori comparison is dull and overblown. I think it's hilarious that two artists can have such huge catalogues of self-written/produced solo work and somehow be conflated as if they were versions of the other. Mild vocal similarities and composing on piano =/ sameness. If this logic were applied to every man with a guitar...
Eivor is MUCH more than just a (very good) Kate Bush-alike, though - had the unexpected pleasure of seeing her play a very intimate gig while knowing nothing about her and indeed, one of her singing styles (found in quite a bit of her English work) is very much like classic Kate Bush (and this song kinda fits into that, although this is a fairly unmemorable track tbh). However, she also has lots of different vocal styles and influences - her Faeroese work is quite different and relies a lot on percussion and a sort of folk keening (which is atmospheric and arresting)... also she shifts down into what feels close to inuit throat singing in places. Really versatile and gifted singer, who sounded impeccable live - and would definitely recommend giving her more of a chance than "Kate Bush impersonator" territory. Her work on the soundtrack for The Last Kingdom alone is haunting and beautiful.
Where are all the goofballs who cry about Tori Amos sounding like Kate Bush? I think we have a better candidate here.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
The Kate/Tori comparison is dull and overblown. I think it's hilarious that two artists can have such huge catalogues of self-written/produced solo work and somehow be conflated as if they were versions of the other. Mild vocal similarities and composing on piano =/ sameness. If this logic were applied to every man with a guitar...
Eivor is MUCH more than just a (very good) Kate Bush-alike, though - had the unexpected pleasure of seeing her play a very intimate gig while knowing nothing about her and indeed, one of her singing styles (found in quite a bit of her English work) is very much like classic Kate Bush (and this song kinda fits into that, although this is a fairly unmemorable track tbh). However, she also has lots of different vocal styles and influences - her Faeroese work is quite different and relies a lot on percussion and a sort of folk keening (which is atmospheric and arresting)... also she shifts down into what feels close to inuit throat singing in places. Really versatile and gifted singer, who sounded impeccable live - and would definitely recommend giving her more of a chance than "Kate Bush impersonator" territory. Her work on the soundtrack for The Last Kingdom alone is haunting and beautiful.
I like it - and learnt something in the process - Faroe Islands
peter.gerzner wrote:
Kindergarten!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If kindergarten teachers looked and sounded like Ms Palsdottir I would offer to collect the kids from school every day...
Kindergarten!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If kindergarten teachers looked and sounded like Ms Palsdottir I would offer to collect the kids from school every day...
Kindergarten!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is awesome! thanks!
ziggytrix wrote:
- but quite a nice number nevertheless, and a talented artist to boot
Where are all the goofballs who cry about Tori Amos sounding like Kate Bush? I think we have a better candidate here.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
- but quite a nice number nevertheless, and a talented artist to boot Where are all the goofballs who cry about Tori Amos sounding like Kate Bush? I think we have a better candidate here.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
I like it.
I really like the sounds in this song, kind of reminds me of sound effects from radio plays. I also like the message of personal perspective, heck, if this was a common thought most folks had I think the entire population would be better off. It's a 7 for me for now. Long Live RP!!
Abrupt ending!
Where are all the goofballs who cry about Tori Amos sounding like Kate Bush? I think we have a better candidate here.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
As someone who doesn’t like either, I’m happy to add this to the list,
👎🏼