Lyrics to songs on `North`
Lyrics to songs on `North`
Just noticed these are on John Everingham`s fab. site.
see
http://www.elviscostello.info/lyrics/north.html
see
http://www.elviscostello.info/lyrics/north.html
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I've already quoted my very favourite lines from North... let's see you quote yours.
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there's so many good lyrics, it's hard to choose, but I picked this one:
But if this is how I lose my heart
Then I shall just embrace that
My pulse is racing still
I'm secretly thrilled
By the laughter that tumbled
And the tears that I spilled
As far as I know no one ever got killed
By impatience
Impatience
But if this is how I lose my heart
Then I shall just embrace that
My pulse is racing still
I'm secretly thrilled
By the laughter that tumbled
And the tears that I spilled
As far as I know no one ever got killed
By impatience
Impatience
Like me, the "g" is silent.
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After a very quick read, here's one I like a lot, from 'Can You Be True?':
'Only time will tell us
I hope that it speaks gently if it isn't meant to be
Then again
By then we might not be listening so attentively'
Also, from the same song:
'I long to hear you whisper my name'
I cannot describe what that line does to me.
All this seems very personal, I feel like I should avert my eyes and mind my own business....
'Only time will tell us
I hope that it speaks gently if it isn't meant to be
Then again
By then we might not be listening so attentively'
Also, from the same song:
'I long to hear you whisper my name'
I cannot describe what that line does to me.
All this seems very personal, I feel like I should avert my eyes and mind my own business....
It's a radiation vibe I'm groovin' on
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New Elvis
~~Don't worry, SMM- he has done this before, HA! He is filled with passion and mid-life. Could be wonderful- could be a disaster. All in the cards and in his fate as a man. I think it wise for us all to remember our own experiences in these matters of the heart. He is really "out there" with this relationship. Not only wearing his heart on his sleeve but going out, being widely photographed- almost flaunting it. You also can't feel guilty for seeing into his private life. He is inviting you. He wants you to. These are the first lyrics that are not really written in usual EC "code" and limerick. He HAD to get them out of him. Like a painter that all of a sudden needs to paint five paintings a day. A rush of inspiration. It can't be held down.selfmademug wrote:G2S, I totally agree... makes me kinda worried and sad and happy for him all at the same time.Goody2Shoes wrote:All this seems very personal, I feel like I should avert my eyes and mind my own business....
*hands Elvis a robe*
*"Common sense is not so common."*Voltaire
For those who speak French, "Le sens common n'est pas si commun."
For those who speak French, "Le sens common n'est pas si commun."
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Sorry, double post!!
~~Sorry for that double post all. It tells me funny things when I hit the submit button. Oh well.IStandAccused wrote:~~Don't worry, SMM- he has done this before, HA! He is filled with passion and mid-life. Could be wonderful- could be a disaster. All in the cards and in his fate as a man. I think it wise for us all to remember our own experiences in these matters of the heart. He is really "out there" with this relationship. Not only wearing his heart on his sleeve but going out, being widely photographed- almost flaunting it. You also can't feel guilty for seeing into his private life. He is inviting you. He wants you to. These are the first lyrics that are not really written in usual EC "code" and limerick. He HAD to get them out of him. Like a painter that all of a sudden needs to paint five paintings a day. A rush of inspiration. It can't be held down.selfmademug wrote:G2S, I totally agree... makes me kinda worried and sad and happy for him all at the same time.Goody2Shoes wrote:All this seems very personal, I feel like I should avert my eyes and mind my own business....
*hands Elvis a robe*
*"Common sense is not so common."*Voltaire
For those who speak French, "Le sens common n'est pas si commun."
For those who speak French, "Le sens common n'est pas si commun."
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Re: New Elvis
I KNOW, it's amazing, isn't it??? I'm glad of it (and can't wait to hear them all of a piece, of course) but it's a bit like he walked into the party without his glasses. I barely recognize him, he looks so vulnerable!IStandAccused wrote: These are the first lyrics that are not really written in usual EC "code" and limerick.
Should be good stuff.
By the time I finished reading all your comments about the lyrics, MY heart
was racing!
After a quick read, these lyrics stood out to me. But there's no question about it, they must be heard w/the music.
All the words you say to me
Have music in them
All the sorrows and the joys like magnetism
And a selfish boy looks through a prism
And says what is
But never asks what isn't
You both said it so well.....
IStandAccused wrote:
These are the first lyrics that are not really written in usual EC "code" and limerick.
selfmademug wrote:
I KNOW, it's amazing, isn't it??? I'm glad of it (and can't wait to hear them all of a piece, of course) but it's a bit like he walked into the party without his glasses. I barely recognize him, he looks so vulnerable
was racing!
After a quick read, these lyrics stood out to me. But there's no question about it, they must be heard w/the music.
All the words you say to me
Have music in them
All the sorrows and the joys like magnetism
And a selfish boy looks through a prism
And says what is
But never asks what isn't
You both said it so well.....
IStandAccused wrote:
These are the first lyrics that are not really written in usual EC "code" and limerick.
selfmademug wrote:
I KNOW, it's amazing, isn't it??? I'm glad of it (and can't wait to hear them all of a piece, of course) but it's a bit like he walked into the party without his glasses. I barely recognize him, he looks so vulnerable
I'm not angry anymore....
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