tyrone slothrop Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Does anyone else think this is a damn beautiful song that deserves far more attention that it gets Consider the feelings of isolation and alienation it evokes, the use of ambient noise in the beginning, and the devestating intimacy of the lyrics (open your arms as far as they will go, take off your dress, an embarassing poem was written when i was alone in love with you). I especially love this last bit, of being simultaneously alone and in love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 My favorite off of AGIB, for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBayonet Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I'd say amen to that. It's my favourite off AGIB, and definitely evokes sensations of calm in an album that's actually pretty tense and anxious at times, though in a good way. Of all the lyrics that JT's written over the years (and I love 'em all), the lyrics on this particular album are his best, though SBS is rapidly gaining ground too. "Fill up your mind with all it can know/don't forget that your body will let it all go". Wow. Damn, that's *insightful*. So, Slothrop... do you enjoy a little Pynchon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkush001 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 the bit of lyrics you mentioned (open your arms) might be my favorite tweedy lyrics ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Initially, it was my favorite off AGIB, but I probably have not listened to that song in several months now. I tend to skip it. I don't know why; I don't hate the song. Really, though, I haven't even listened to AGIB in a straight shot for quite a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Definitely a favorite of mine. The lyrics are too good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Somnambulist Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I was just listening to this song the other day and thought what a great tune it is. I love the chord changes in the chorus after the singing stops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 it's funny, i was reading in another thread about undeinable connections with songs, and this is that wilco song for me. absolutely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 yes. love this song. amazing tune. that is also one of my favorite tweedy lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
you ever seen a ghost? Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i liked it alright at first, but it steadily became one of favs from that album. -justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reflectedinthemoon Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i really love this song, and like many, find my love for it growing every time i hear it. great bits abound. devastatingly beautiful piece of music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blindgonzo Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i didn't really like this song when i first got AGIB. after seeing it performed live, however, it has become one of my favourite songs. its so beautifull! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i didn't really like this song when i first got AGIB. after seeing it performed live, however, it has become one of my favourite songs. its so beautifull!i saw jeff do it solo back in january, and i weeped. i love music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Glen Kotche is listed as the composer on this. Wonder what form it had previously.Have to agree about the calmness on this track FixedBayonet. Sublime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blindgonzo Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i saw jeff do it solo back in january, and i weeped. i love music. oh damn! i would love to see this done solo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoFan Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I was just listening to this song the other day and thought what a great tune it is. I love the chord changes in the chorus after the singing stops. I love that chord change too. It is a great song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Glen Kotche is listed as the composer on this. Wonder what form it had previously.Have to agree about the calmness on this track FixedBayonet. Sublime.I think Glenn gets some lyrical credit because Jeff borrowed some imagery from some of Glenn's little percussive invention thingys. I forget where I read that... but yeah, the "chambers of chains with red plastic mouths" thing... And yeah, the solo version was probably one of the most amazing human connections I've experianced at a show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 No. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Glen Kotche is listed as the composer on this. Wonder what form it had previously. wasnt it soundchecked breifly in 2000? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Love too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coast to coast Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Also... Glenn's percussion and the imagery of the lyrics, chambers of chains, red plastic mouths.... ohh man what a song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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