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Future Islands — Balance
Album: On The Water
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Released: 2011
Length: 4:03
Plays (last 30 days): 6
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You can clean around the wound
But if you want it to heal
It just takes time

And you can call up to the moon
But if you want something to change
You've gotta change your life
And take your time

It just takes time
It just takes time
It just takes time
Hard work and your time

The sun will leave the room
Will leave you to the night
And that's alright

Because before the morning comes
There's a certain calm
And then there's light
It just takes time

It just takes time
A little trust and your time
You can change your life
It just takes time
A little trust and your time

And I can sit and talk
Because I was just like you
So arrogant and brave
Impetuous and blue

But trust me as a friend
And I'll do all that I can do
And I'd do anything for you
Because I want to see you through

It just takes time
Hard work and your time
You can change your life

It just takes time
A little trust your time
A little trust and your time...
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Saw FI/Sam perform on ACL and been a fan ever since.  Hope to see them live one day. 
Posted 1 month ago by jeffwyoung1982    [ Reply ]
Such a strong voice, it really fits the melodrama of the song.
Posted 2 months ago by Kryptk    [ Reply ]
Future Islands is always welcome to my ears.
Posted 1 year ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:

i swear this is plaid daily. maybe it's just the band that's played daily, but...

can they be retired for even just a week? if not a year or more?



I didn't get the first line of this comment until I noticed the shirts being worn by band members 

Oh, and I love hearing Future Islands on RP at least once per day!
Posted 1 year ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
Before making comments on this band it should be mandatory to see them live, a unique experience!
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
This band is my guilty pleasure 
Posted 1 year ago by neotrogg    [ Reply ]
 fraserji wrote:

All I keep hearing is Rod Stewart's Young Turks.  Had to do the PSD on this one. 




Wow. I hear that now, but I love these guys. Great energy.
Posted 1 year ago by Kilgoretrout    [ Reply ]
All I keep hearing is Rod Stewart's Young Turks.  Had to do the PSD on this one. 
Posted 1 year ago by fraserji    [ Reply ]
i swear this is plaid daily. maybe it's just the band that's played daily, but...

can they be retired for even just a week? if not a year or more?
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 jjbix37 wrote:

no thx



Open minds have more fun.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
no thx
Posted 1 year ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
 xerces wrote:

Another awesome band that RP introduced me to!



Yep -- me too -- now one of my favorite bands and bought several of their albums.   Thanks RP!
Posted 1 year ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
 aelfheld wrote:
Why are they torturing an elephant?
 
 
LOL, now I'm going to be picturing Gerrit Welmers queuing up the "Elephant" preset on his keyboard before starting the song.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Another awesome band that RP introduced me to!
Posted 1 year ago by xerces    [ Reply ]
This is one of those bands that sends me running for the PSD button.
Posted 2 years ago by steviedeant    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by LtData    [ Reply ]
Im
Posted 2 years ago by LtData    [ Reply ]
I always dig some Future Islands, but this track and the Grandfathers one are both getting a bit overplayed.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 weedyjoe wrote:

No, sorry, it takes two



Hey!
Can't Explain It...
I just Like It
Good For Them
Posted 2 years ago by shhhh777    [ Reply ]
No, sorry, it takes two
Posted 2 years ago by weedyjoe    [ Reply ]
A l'Olympia, Paris le 7 novembre, j'y serai 
Posted 2 years ago by Caqueron    [ Reply ]
 bialia wrote:

This is Morrissey. Why?


The singer Samuel Herring reminds him. Especially in the wikipedia pic.
Posted 2 years ago by nightdrive    [ Reply ]
This is Morrissey. Why?

 nightdrive wrote:


Posted 2 years ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
very good
Posted 2 years ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
i am thinking of my good friend who is having a tough time, abusing vodka and stressed to the limit. been there and hope she gets beyond this, and/or gets help. nothing i can do but pray for her. this tune is my 'ode to friend in trouble'
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
I just wanna be in your Panorama
Posted 2 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 rd wrote:
  
Appalachia? They're flatlanders! Band formed at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC




I enjoy this kind if geography class. 🙂 
Posted 2 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
At the time this came out, I was deep into the study and practice of TCM. The jarring, prominent, repetitious squeaky sounds grated on my ears. I must say, in more recent works of theirs than this, I have really come to admire and appreciate them, especially the wild, irrepressible verve of the amazing singer!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Any interesting interpretations of the cover art scribbles? I see a 3-eyed dog wearing a baseball cap. Now pass the blunt please 😜
Posted 2 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
Do these guys remind anyone else of 10,000 Maniacs?
Posted 2 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 rd wrote:
  
Appalachia? They're flatlanders! Band formed at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC



The band is based in Baltimore, Maryland, what's wrong with 17 comments against the Appalachian one?
Posted 2 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 aelfheld wrote:


Does iHeartRadio play this band?

Don’t know don’t listen to iheart radio for the music 
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:

Have heard of the band, but not their music. This did not excite me in the least.



lol 
Posted 2 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
 JeniQ wrote:
Sounds like "Memory of a Free Festival" at the very beginning.
 
Yes, came here to say that but you beat me to it
Posted 3 years ago by weedyjoe    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:

Would you rather listen to iHeartRadio radio then?


Does iHeartRadio play this band?
Posted 3 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
 rd wrote:
  
Appalachia? They're flatlanders! Band formed at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC




Coastal Plainers?
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:

When I watch this guy perform it is quite obvious he attended the Jack Black School of Rock.



If you saw someone on SNL doing a move-for-move reproduction of his stage act, you would swear that it was over the top and mocking. I love that he gives everything when he's out there.
Posted 3 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
So refreshingly new....go Samuel!

Gerrit Welmers is such a talent....the new Gillian Gilbert of New Order?
Posted 3 years ago by Ben_Smedley    [ Reply ]
 TrickyToo wrote:
Overplayed - becoming annoying 
 
Would you rather listen to iHeartRadio radio then?
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

in Caracus, years ago, I drank the squished interior gloop of a bull's eyeball in a fruit-smoothie, wasn't bad  (legend says its perks your virility  : )
If I ever needed a situation to apply 'sucko barfo' to I think that would be it...

Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Overplayed - becoming annoying 
Posted 4 years ago by TrickyToo    [ Reply ]
 nickmetalx3317 wrote:
Gives me restless legs syndrome
 

I certainly hope not.
Posted 4 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
Gives me restless legs syndrome
Posted 4 years ago by nickmetalx3317    [ Reply ]
Would someone please buy him a new drum machine.
Posted 5 years ago by DavidSwannanoa    [ Reply ]
bumping my 8 to  a 9 today, great lyrics, interesting vocals, nice music, and featuring an elephant...what more can one want?  Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Nice album art.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
I enjoy the photo on the Future Islands Wikepedia page.
Guy looks like he's singing his guts out, giving it everything he's got.

Got curious, and Samuel Herring not only sings his guts out for Future Islands but raps his butt off too!
Posted 5 years ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
When I watch this guy perform it is quite obvious he attended the Jack Black School of Rock.
Posted 5 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
I really like that Bill likes this lot. I'm getting accustomed to them. I like the emotional drive juxtaposed with the electronic.
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 AhhtheMusic wrote:
I like them but their stuff sorta sounds all the same.

 
That's what I think. Or does Bill pick out just these kind of songs because he thinks they are better than their other work? Anyway, I like them a lot.
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
such a peculiar voice, but I like it!
Posted 6 years ago by Jdart22    [ Reply ]
 aelfheld wrote:
Why are they torturing an elephant?

 
LOL!    Hilarious.

How do you know the 'elephant' simply does not want the hired hand to scratch behind the other ear?  
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Why are they torturing an elephant?
Posted 6 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
they are wonderful imho
Posted 7 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
 sure is,  Like the Cars   thewiseking wrote:
alot of '80s influences in this with original vocals
 

 

Posted 7 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 rd wrote:
 thewiseking wrote:
these guys are actually brilliant. i find it really interesting that such cutting edge stuff is coming out of Appalachia. g-d bless the USA!

 
Appalachia? They're flatlanders! Band formed at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC

 
Nevermind, they're all gonna be coalburners now.
Posted 7 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
these guys are actually brilliant. i find it really interesting that such cutting edge stuff is coming out of Appalachia. g-d bless the USA!

 
Appalachia? They're flatlanders! Band formed at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC


Posted 7 years ago by rd    [ Reply ]
 DigitalJer wrote:
I really like the perceived randomness of it.  Plus the quirky vocals...I like quirky.

 
Yes, this is offbeat in a good way. Refreshing amidst all the drivel that plays it safe and tries to abide to well-established standards, and all sounds the same by doing so.
Posted 7 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
these guys are actually brilliant. i find it really interesting that such cutting edge stuff is coming out of Appalachia. g-d bless the USA!
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
I really like the perceived randomness of it.  Plus the quirky vocals...I like quirky.
Posted 8 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]

In balance at some point exhibits how good  it feels with done things, Else busy body shall mess with me.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 skyguy wrote:
Sounds like Kermit going through puberty.

 
I can't even figure out what this means - but it is funny.
Posted 8 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
 akdavey wrote:
Better than their newest release (which is getting the shit played out of it, lately on RP).
His voice is less affected on this album.
 

 
Disagree.  The newest release Singles is stellar.  From front to back.
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I like them but their stuff sorta sounds all the same.
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Yes Yes Yes!!!!

 
Posted 8 years ago by Pitboon    [ Reply ]
alot of '80s influences in this with original vocals
 
Posted 9 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Carl wrote:
I've come to like FI ever since I heard "Spirit." But, after hearing this (which I also like), I'm wondering if they'll go down the same road for me as Mumford & Sons or The Avett Brothers, whose songs I liked at first, but tired fast of their seeming recycling the same song structure.

 
This album was released before their album with "Spirit", but it could be interesting to see what direction they take next.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
thought i was hearing old rod stewart for a sec...
Posted 9 years ago by ceicilbee    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Kermit going through puberty.
Posted 9 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
I've come to like FI ever since I heard "Spirit." But, after hearing this (which I also like), I'm wondering if they'll go down the same road for me as Mumford & Sons or The Avett Brothers, whose songs I liked at first, but tired fast of their seeming recycling the same song structure.
Posted 9 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
 CaffeineSam wrote:

Eyeballs are delicious.

 
in Caracus, years ago, I drank the squished interior gloop of a bull's eyeball in a fruit-smoothie, wasn't bad  (legend says its perks your virility  : )
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
The only time I've ever used sucko-barfo
Posted 9 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
I can't see a reason to have this band/song in my life 

Sorry but this ain't even ho hum

 
Posted 9 years ago by laughingdog    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

I watched a raven eating what appeared to be an eyeball this morning.....could have used this music then.

 
Eyeballs are delicious.
Posted 9 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
Oh you big city people.....  sheesh.  (See posts below.)
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

I watched a raven eating what appeared to be an eyeball this morning.....could have used this music then.

 
 {#Roflol}  I wanna party with you!      

You can always look away, Terry. No points given for self-torture...
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Reminds me of the intolerable screeching of crows...

 
I watched a raven eating what appeared to be an eyeball this morning.....could have used this music then.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Reminds me of the intolerable screeching of crows...
 
Not sure I'd go that far, but I have to say, the appeal of this band is lost on me.
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Reminds me of the intolerable screeching of crows...

 
I like crows!
Posted 9 years ago by motobecane    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the intolerable screeching of crows...
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
reminds me of sammy davis jr
Posted 9 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
Meh. Sounds like a long-forgotten (for good reason) 80's band... and I like most 80's music {#Cool}
Posted 9 years ago by milleronic    [ Reply ]
 xtalman wrote:

It was interesting to watch.  I found the vocal a bit muddy compared to the studio stuff I have heard.

 

Gutteral grunts were too much for me....
Posted 9 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
 beinder wrote:
A nice set of theirs just aired on Austin City Limits. The dancing is a little strange to watch, but the music is great.

 
It was interesting to watch.  I found the vocal a bit muddy compared to the studio stuff I have heard.
Posted 9 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
A nice set of theirs just aired on Austin City Limits. The dancing is a little strange to watch, but the music is great.
Posted 9 years ago by beinder    [ Reply ]
Sounds like "Memory of a Free Festival" at the very beginning.
Posted 9 years ago by JeniQ    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
This reminds me a lot of the new band being played here call War on Drugs, very intriguing stuff.  Something about the vocals seems so right.
 
Interesting.  Like both, both are recent discoveries thanks to RP.  Vocals range from strong to path-breaking.  
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
👍👍 future Islands the best and most authentic people of the present
Posted 9 years ago by frandoms    [ Reply ]
Enjoying this one.  I just wish I had never seen the singer dance.
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:

that's funny. I was going to say an elephant.

 
{#Lol}
African or Asian?
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Like this release, generally.  This song sounds formulaic, with lousy lyrics (uninspired) to boot.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Much to much Future Islands played on rp
Posted 10 years ago by Rocksteadybeat    [ Reply ]
 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:

that's funny. I was going to say an elephant.

 
and there goes my nice clean monitor!
Posted 10 years ago by EarthMama    [ Reply ]
 tournemire wrote:
you know this situation :
working,
listening RP
and suddenly thinking "hey not bad, what it it ?"
then thinking "thanks RP", and noting somewhere to listen it once again
there i am



 
Yeah feeling exactly the same !
Posted 10 years ago by dlaumor    [ Reply ]
you know this situation :
working,
listening RP
and suddenly thinking "hey not bad, what it it ?"
then thinking "thanks RP", and noting somewhere to listen it once again
there i am


Posted 10 years ago by tournemire    [ Reply ]
Last play: Jun 18, 2014 - 06:24
Plays in last 30 days: 6

hmmm... {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 10 years ago by ico    [ Reply ]
 Dancing_banana wrote:
reminds me of Elton John

 
that's funny. I was going to say an elephant.
Posted 10 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
reminds me of Elton John
Posted 10 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]
Great stuff here.  but i am slightly biased, as one of the bandmembers' folks are my neighbors.
Posted 10 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
Better than their newest release (which is getting the shit played out of it, lately on RP).
His voice is less affected on this album.
 
Posted 10 years ago by akdavey    [ Reply ]
 Emwolb wrote:
very 80's-ish....and that ain't a bad thing (IMHO)
 
Yes, it is.  There are a few bands doing this now --- in the right way (not like the ghastly and obscene rip-off/bullshit artists Black Keys)

I <3 capitalism
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Seems new.  Surprised it is not a 2014 release.
 
Posted 10 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
very 80's-ish....and that ain't a bad thing (IMHO)
Posted 10 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
This reminds me a lot of the new band being played here call War on Drugs, very intriguing stuff.  Something about the vocals seems so right.
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Have heard of the band, but not their music. This did not excite me in the least.
Posted 10 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of alt-j kind of ... In Austin ... 
Posted 10 years ago by Amyjacksoncc    [ Reply ]