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Ophelia was a bride of God, a novice Carmelite
In sister's cells, the cloister bells tolled on her wedding night
Ophelia was a rebel girl, a blue-stockinged suffragette
Who remedied society between her cigarettes
And Ophelia was the sweetheart to a nation overnight
Curvaceous thighs, vivacious eyes, love was at first sight
Love was at first sight, love
Ophelia was a demigoddess in prewar Babylon
So statuesque, a silhouette in black satin evening gowns
Ophelia was the mistress to a Vegas gambling man
Signora Ophelia Maraschina, mafia courtesan
Ophelia was the circus queen, the female cannonball
Was projected through five flaming hoops to wild and shocked applause
To wild and shocked applause
Ophelia was a tempest, cyclone, a goddamned hurricane
Your common sense, your best defense lay wasted and in vain
For Ophelia would know your every woe and every pain you'd ever have
She'd sympathize, she'd dry your eyes, help you to forget
And help you to forget, and help you to forget
Ophelia's mind went wandering, you'd wonder where she'd gone
Through secret doors, down corridors she'd wander them alone
Wander all alone, all alone
| MirageRF (Clemmons, NC, USA) | Posted: Oct 29, 2012 - 14:13 Elroweho wrote: Always loved NM's voice just unique I guess. All things Natalie! Never tire of her music. |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Oct 29, 2012 - 14:10 On_The_Beach wrote: Hey Caly, thanks for the giant photo of Natalie having a seizure (or doing the Monster Mash, or relenting to the audience's demands to "show us yer nostril", or listening to her imaginary friend, or . . . ) It looks like she is on a leash and someone is yanking it back. |
| gatorade (Peninsuland) | Posted: Oct 13, 2012 - 23:47 She is a seasoned balladeer and on my bucket list to see again. |
| Shesdifferent (Just visiting this planet) | Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 14:18 I liked her when she first hit the scene, but her enchantment just did not stay with me.... |
| macmarine (Goettingen, FRG) | Posted: Jul 11, 2012 - 12:23 Natalie really plays in a league of her own … people tend to either hate or love her ferociously. I'm firmly in the "love her" camp since day 1. The video for the studio-version of this song is actually really well done with some pretty good acting by Natalie! |
| Elroweho (Cheesehead in Paradise) | Posted: Jul 11, 2012 - 12:15 Always loved NM's voice just unique I guess. |
| NuggetNectar | Posted: Jun 25, 2012 - 18:04 Natalie Merchant laser light show... |
| ziakut (Albeit In The Meantime) | Posted: May 29, 2012 - 16:51 The studio version of this really didn't excite me much...and this live version has the distinction of doing less. |
| TerryS (Another SW) | Posted: May 24, 2012 - 21:35 sirdroseph wrote: 2 words; Belinda Carlisle That's 4 words. |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: May 23, 2012 - 05:54 2 words; Belinda Carlisle |
| stevewestern | Posted: Apr 23, 2012 - 04:04 Not just Houstonians - some of us the the south of England love her too ! |
| LizK (Houston, Texas) | Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 11:05 sarahurban wrote: Have liked this song for years. The critical reviews do not persuade me to do change my mind. I like the way she threads together women throughout different eras who stood outside of or on top of their respective societies and did the shocking, scary, odd, dangerous, or sacrificial thing. And I like the melody. And Merchant's voice. Yeahhhh! Exactly right! Maybe only Houstonians really appreciate Natalie as she deserves. |
| sarahurban (Houston) | Posted: Feb 19, 2012 - 17:44 Have liked this song for years. The critical reviews do not persuade me to do change my mind. I like the way she threads together women throughout different eras who stood outside of or on top of their respective societies and did the shocking, scary, odd, dangerous, or sacrificial thing. And I like the melody. And Merchant's voice. |
| salzburg4321 (Salzburg, Austria) | Posted: Dec 18, 2011 - 06:38 I thought I might be depressed before she came on....now I know I am! MUTE! |
| drivingunit103 (around the 4 western provinces) | Posted: Dec 18, 2011 - 06:38 ...captured by her voice way back when - 10,000 maniacs - fan ever since |
| itsallgood | Posted: Nov 21, 2011 - 09:07 I know NM is a beloved singer by many, but I can't listen to the lady - her pitch is so flat. Can we buy her a vocoder for Christmas, please? Then she can chime in with Stevie Nicks on Little Drummer Boy - two hearts bleating as one. |
| lemmoth (NYC) | Posted: Nov 21, 2011 - 08:58 Ok - twice in a week for this one. Strange. |
| Hannio (Austin, TX) | Posted: Nov 21, 2011 - 08:57 On_The_Beach wrote: Hey Caly, thanks for the giant photo of Natalie having a seizure (or doing the Monster Mash, or relenting to the audience's demands to "show us yer nostril", or listening to her imaginary friend, or . . . )  |
| lemmoth (NYC) | Posted: Nov 16, 2011 - 13:32 On_The_Beach wrote: Hey Caly, thanks for the giant photo of Natalie having a seizure (or doing the Monster Mash, or relenting to the audience's demands to "show us yer nostril", or listening to her imaginary friend, or . . . ) OTB you are killing me. This is hilarious stuff. LMAO |
| lemmoth (NYC) | Posted: Nov 16, 2011 - 13:30 Lazaerus wrote: Love ya Natalie, always have, always will... must be a lousy feeling to be a H8R, glad I'm not them! I think most of us feel just fine about ourselves, we just don't enjoy the woman's music for the many reasons enumerated. |
| Shesdifferent (Just visiting this planet) | Posted: Oct 31, 2011 - 18:52 Now I am really bored, lets get outta this set! |
| Kristin_in_WA (Anacortes, WA) | Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 18:57 I have never had the experience of putting my voice and music out in front of an audience. I think she is brave and it comes through in her expression. I've always been enchanted with Ophelia's story, it's cool to hear this interpretation. That is what art is about after all. I'm all for controversy and discussion based on artist merit, pro and con. Expand and expound! |
| BlueHeronDruid | Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 18:49 Every song the same. Or so it seems to me. |
| apd (Toronto, On) | Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 10:59 derekd wrote: Strange phenomena. I KNOW she's talented. I WANT to like her. But for some reason, I just could never get into her voice. Don't know what it is about it. I agree. I think it's because her singing is a bit affected, and, honestly, mostly because she sounds bored. This track is an exception, for me - she actually sounds into it, for a bit. |
| johnjconn (chicago land) | Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 10:54 I took Natelie out on a date once. She complained the whole time. Soup was cold, food was late, host was rude and so on. She also said the waiter hated her cause she was a female Hard to believe, huh |
| haretic (toward Abad, just south of Maitri) | Posted: Aug 29, 2011 - 16:01 Another wonderful contribution, Calypsus. Thank you! calypsus_1 wrote:  Natalie Merchant, Paradiso 11-05-2010 by Guus Krol http://www.flickr.com/photos/guuskrol/ This photo was taken on May 11, 2010 in Jordaan, Amsterdam, NH, NL, using a Nikon D3. . ———————————————————————————————————— At Home Hair Coloring TipsOphelia was a bride of God |
| Misterfixit (Nashville) | Posted: Jul 18, 2011 - 09:27 On_The_Beach wrote: Hey Caly, thanks for the giant photo of Natalie having a seizure (or doing the Monster Mash, or relenting to the audience's demands to "show us yer nostril", or listening to her imaginary friend, or . . . ) Possible it was one of several orgasms caused by the Bass hitting that Low G# four octaves below Middle C. Just thinking out loud .... at least no nose hairs visible ... |
| xtalman (What dimension?) | Posted: Jul 18, 2011 - 09:27 smdeeg wrote: An Ex is a "former" or "hasbeen" A spurt is a drip under pressure Addition left as an exercise for the student. Coffee almost through nose....You could have owed me a keyboard. |
| thefoodoflove (Sydney) | Posted: Jun 16, 2011 - 16:56 bokey wrote:  I almost went blind and deaf before I could get to the remote.It's not very remote then is it? |
| bokey (Left of Centerfield) | Posted: May 27, 2011 - 05:11 jagdriver wrote: MUTE I almost went blind and deaf before I could get to the remote. |
| jagdriver (Just a nod and a wink south of Paradise) | Posted: Apr 25, 2011 - 15:32 MUTE |
| smdeeg (SillyCone Valley) | Posted: Jan 21, 2011 - 09:04 jkhandy wrote: so many Experts here......  An Ex is a "former" or "hasbeen" A spurt is a drip under pressure Addition left as an exercise for the student. |
| Jelani (Home of the freak, land of the vague) | Posted: Jan 21, 2011 - 08:57 OH please, cut it out. |
| dyharenas (Cerro Apoquindo) | Posted: Jan 21, 2011 - 08:56 roulleau wrote: clue me in? have a good night...I think |
| Lazaerus (Valley of the Giants - Oregon) | Posted: Jan 05, 2011 - 16:52 Love ya Natalie, always have, always will... must be a lousy feeling to be a H8R, glad I'm not them! |
| roulleau | Posted: Jan 05, 2011 - 16:47 calypsus_1 wrote: h a g n clue me in? |
| mindless (Auckland City, New Zealand) | Posted: Dec 09, 2010 - 20:18 Kind of sounds a bit weak after the last (Eurythmics accoustic) number. |
| shutter (You can't get here from there) | Posted: Nov 19, 2010 - 06:13 Huh? |
| ziakut (Chicago, IL) | Posted: Nov 03, 2010 - 09:18 Papernapkin wrote: You and Natalie suck. Figures. |
| johnjconn (chicago land) | Posted: Oct 07, 2010 - 13:10 I read many of the comments on Natalie below. And at the risk of being attacked, I like her. I find her voice interesting and complelling. I agree that her earlier work is better than some of her new releases, but still it's all good. So for all the Natalie haters out there, enjoy Ophelia, I'm sure it's pissing you off. |
| calypsus_1 | Posted: Oct 02, 2010 - 18:14 plaice3 wrote: Thank goodness. Now I can turn off RP for the night.  h a g n |
| davin (Victoria, British Columbia) | Posted: Aug 04, 2010 - 12:36 choooooooon |
| liser (Rancho Gato) | Posted: Aug 04, 2010 - 12:35 wow, this may be my shortest stop by here ever - just say no to ophelia don't hate her - just really don't like her voice |
| plaice3 | Posted: Jul 14, 2010 - 21:56 Thank goodness. Now I can turn off RP for the night. |
| lmic (Harmless Little Bunny) | Posted: Jul 03, 2010 - 17:26 Papernapkin wrote: You and Natalie suck. Here's your hat(e), what's your hurry? |
| Papernapkin (Mountain View, CA) | Posted: Jul 03, 2010 - 15:42 ziakut wrote: The essence of ignorance is to say..."This sucks" or "This artist blows"...I've never said that of any music that doesn't appeal to me. There are countless artists that I don't like much, but it doesn't mean they suck. I just don't care for them. Usually they are gifted songwriters or musicians that just don't excite my style. I suppose this forum IS for everyone. Incidentally, I don't care for this tune or Natalie Merchant too much, but I would never say she sucks. You and Natalie suck. |
| On_The_Beach (Vancouver BC, Bud) | Posted: Jun 13, 2010 - 01:29 Hey Caly, thanks for the giant photo of Natalie having a seizure (or doing the Monster Mash, or relenting to the audience's demands to "show us yer nostril", or listening to her imaginary friend, or . . . ) |
| calypsus_1 | Posted: May 30, 2010 - 13:02 Natalie Merchant, Paradiso 11-05-2010 by Guus Krol http://www.flickr.com/photos/guuskrol/ This photo was taken on May 11, 2010 in Jordaan, Amsterdam, NH, NL, using a Nikon D3. . ———————————————————————————————————— At Home Hair Coloring TipsOphelia was a bride of God |
| Forest267 (Milwaukee) | Posted: May 12, 2010 - 07:29 Not a favorite, but WAY better than anything I've heard off her new album.... |
| ziakut (Chicago, IL) | Posted: May 12, 2010 - 07:28 The essence of ignorance is to say..."This sucks" or "This artist blows"...I've never said that of any music that doesn't appeal to me. There are countless artists that I don't like much, but it doesn't mean they suck. I just don't care for them. Usually they are gifted songwriters or musicians that just don't excite my style. I suppose this forum IS for everyone. Incidentally, I don't care for this tune or Natalie Merchant too much, but I would never say she sucks. |