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Sometimes I feel like I'm falling
Fall back again, fall back again,
Fall back again, fall back again
Oh, life it seems a struggle between
What we see what we do
I'm not going to change my ways
Just to please you or appease you
Look at this crowd, six billion proud
Willing to punch it out
Right, wrong, weak, strong
Ashes to ashes all fall down
Look around about this round
About this merry-go-round and around
If at all God's gaze upon us falls
It's with a mischievous grin, look at him
Forget about the reasons and
The treasons we are seeking
Forget about the notion that
Our emotions can be kept at bay
Forget about being guilty,
We are innocent instead
For soon we will all find our lives swept away
Look at me in my fancy car
And my bank account
Oh, how I wish I could take it all down
Into my grave, I'd save
Take a look again, take a look again,
Take a look again
Everyday things change,...stay the same
Forget about the reasons and
The treasons we are seeking
Forget about the notion that your emotions can be
Wept away, kept at bay
Forget about being guilty, i am innocent instead
For soon we will all find our lives swept away
You seek up an emotion
And our cup is overflowing
You seek up an emotion,
Sometimes your well is dry
You seek up a big monster
For him to fight your wars for you
But when he finds his way to you, the devil's not
Going--ha, ha
Say, oh say
Late at night with TV's hungry child
His belly swells
Oh, for a price of a coke or a smoke
I could keep alive those hungy eyes
Take a look again, take a look again
Take a look again
Every day things change
But basically you and me stay the same(*)
Forget about the reasons and
The treasons we are seeking
Forget about the notion that
Our emotions can be kept at bay
Intentions are not wicked,
Don't be tricked into thinking so
Soon we will all find our lives swept away
You seek up an emotion
And our cup is overflowing
You seek up an emotion,
Sometimes your well is dry
You seek up a big monster
For him to fight your wars for you
But when he finds his way to you,
The devil's not going--ha, ha
Fall back again, fall back again,
fall back again...
| unclehud (now 50 feet above the planet in Boston) | Posted: May 04, 2013 - 21:05 I have never given him his due. My problem, really. |
| heliosweb (New Mexico USA) | Posted: Apr 03, 2013 - 17:43 sajitjacob wrote: Back in the troubled days of my youth I didn't like Dave and his band but in these halcyon days it seems to tickle my fancy somewhat. Perhaps it really is old people's music, anyway I like it. Hmmm... I'm feeling pretty much the opposite upon TRYING to listen to (tolerate) this piece. I tried, number of years ago, to appreciate Dave's music, because my older son was really into it... and some of it I found listenable and somewhat enjoyable (mainly because I appreciate jazz somewhat). But now, hearing this... I agree with the previous poster: a whole lot of "screeching and wailing"... in this case, Dave, not the audience. Yeah... MAKE IT STOP!  Awful... just DREADFUL. Steve (older guy... 57... who doesn't agree this is "old people's music") |
| polymerchm (Silver Spring, MD) | Posted: Apr 03, 2013 - 17:37 .......Several days later............. |
| sajitjacob (Christchurch NZ) | Posted: Apr 03, 2013 - 17:32 Back in the troubled days of my youth I didn't like Dave and his band but in these halcyon days it seems to tickle my fancy somewhat. Perhaps it really is old people's music, anyway I like it. |
| dputlak (Chicago) | Posted: Apr 03, 2013 - 17:32 mrdak wrote: Amen Ditto |
| ottovonb | Posted: Apr 03, 2013 - 17:30 How many years does Dave Matthews plan to continue re-recording the same song? |
| dwlangham (Nowhere to be found) | Posted: Jun 28, 2012 - 09:32 funkyalfonso wrote: I have heard some of DMB that I sort of liked but this is just awful...make it stop. I've spent the last 10 minutes giving this song the benefit of the doubt. It was a tiresome time. |
| mrdak (Middle GA) | Posted: Jun 02, 2012 - 19:02 MiracleDrug wrote: don't get the hate... Amen |
| funkyalfonso (Canada) | Posted: Apr 08, 2012 - 10:31 I have heard some of DMB that I sort of liked but this is just awful...make it stop. |
| MiracleDrug (Earth) | Posted: Mar 16, 2012 - 09:56 don't get the hate... |
| MM13 (Slightly under sealevel) | Posted: Feb 13, 2009 - 06:17 Art_Carnage wrote: You can ask the same question about Dane Cook. There is absolutely nothing remotely humorous in his act. But people whoop and cheer (though there's not much actual laughter). I'm from deepintheheart of Europe and have never heard of Dane Cook, but perhaps that's because of his lack of humor |
| jjbix (san diego) | Posted: Feb 06, 2009 - 16:58 dave is a musical stud. |
| jhorton | Posted: Feb 06, 2009 - 16:56 Put me in the Dave is bloody brilliant camp. The more I hear him, the more I like him. This is an awesome live performance! |
| templefrost | Posted: Feb 06, 2009 - 16:55 I actually don't mind this song...but DMB's "live" albums have grown tiresome and this version of Seek Up is particularily dull. Ever since Kenny G I do not need to hear saxaphone anymore...nevermind sax solos and fills every 20 seconds. 3 |
| Art_Carnage (DeepintheheartofTexas) | Posted: Feb 06, 2009 - 16:53 MM13 wrote: You can argue about DMB's music, whether it's dull or brilliant or whatever. What I really don't understand though, is the hysterical audience they attract. I mean, come on... it's not like they're incredibly good looking or make really exciting music. Then why the incessant screaming? I saw them in Europe once, because I was curious what they would be like live. Apparently a large group of crusties had travelled along and made the whole concert completely unbearable because of their screeching and wailing (no, not the band...) You can ask the same question about Dane Cook. There is absolutely nothing remotely humorous in his act. But people whoop and cheer (though there's not much actual laughter). |
| Jelani (Home of the freak, land of the vague) | Posted: Feb 06, 2009 - 16:52 What 's wrong with this guys voice? I can't stand it. sounds like he's singing through a Milk web in his throat. What a waste of a band. |
| Art_Carnage (DeepintheheartofTexas) | Posted: Feb 06, 2009 - 16:51 Holy crap, this sucks. |
| MM13 (High in the lo country) | Posted: Jan 06, 2009 - 01:11 You can argue about DMB's music, whether it's dull or brilliant or whatever. What I really don't understand though, is the hysterical audience they attract. I mean, come on... it's not like they're incredibly good looking or make really exciting music. Then why the incessant screaming? I saw them in Europe once, because I was curious what they would be like live. Apparently a large group of crusties had travelled along and made the whole concert completely unbearable because of their screeching and wailing (no, not the band...) |
| algrif (Slightly west of Zero) | Posted: Jan 06, 2009 - 01:11 It's a while now since I've bothered to comment on RP. But I just have to say that this is the longest set of out-of-tune "musicians" there is on the RP playlist. Time to give it a loooooooooooooooooooong rest, please. |
| jagdriver (Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 12:17 Well, it's not the worst DMB track I've ever heard, and the instrumental opening is quite nice. I was actaully enthralled enough to tab on over, only to discover I was listening to DMB. "Better wait on getting all excited, " I thought. So it gets a solid 5 for the time being. |
| shutter (You can't get here from there) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:20 Uugggggghhhh. Get rid of Matthews and Kenny G and this would almost be listenable. Or not... |
| Hannio (Austin, TX) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:18 RIP Dave Matthews. I wish. |
| 25demayo (dreaming of an asado) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:17  |
| MLavender | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:16 I'm a big fan of DMB's early work....but yeah, this goes on and on and on. If you're in the right mood, that would be great, but I can see how this would get on people's nerves as well. The large cluster of votes around 8 and 1 indicate as much. |
| crazy (yew nork, upstate) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:15 AliGator wrote: Does it ever end? apparently not soon enough.. |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:14 RadioDoc wrote: I guess so, because 14 minutes of this on the radio is unbearable. Better kept for those who pay for such torture in person. 3 'kin 'ell! Is it really 14 minutes long? I thought it was going on for a long time, but that's long. Ah, the blessed relief of the mute button :) |
| jakewhite77 (Los Angeles) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:14 Well If at all God's gaze upon us falls it's with a mischievous grin, look at him Forget about the reasons and ... Eveyday things change ... Oh look at me in my fancy car |
| erichb | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:13 This is solid. I will admit that Dave's voice and ego can get a bit annoying at times, but these guys can really play. |
| AliGator (Lex Vegas) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:12 Does it ever end? |
| weevilkinevil (close to Paradise) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:12 One of my favorite songs on this album! |
| jakewhite77 (Los Angeles) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:07 5.5? Really people? Incredible track opening up an incredible album. DMB live shows should come with a money-back guarantee they are so damn good. RIP LeRoi! |
| Ellehcim (Ottawa, ON,Canada) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:07 PurplePrincess wrote: Once again I am in the minority, I love DMB, this song and I think his voice is terrific, not wounded yak-ish at all. So, Bill, play on..and on. I'm in the minority with you PurplePrincess  I love DMB! |
| PurplePrincess (the mountains) | Posted: Nov 03, 2008 - 22:36 Once again I am in the minority, I love DMB, this song and I think his voice is terrific, not wounded yak-ish at all. So, Bill, play on..and on. |
| kaybee (Lost in the Wilds of Toronto) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 16:46 vandal wrote: Would somebody please see to it that the wounded Yak behind the mic gets taken to a vet? This incessant bellowing is proving to be an ear-covering moment. . .   Yes, Dave Matthews does have an unfortunate voice! I also notice that he has an equally unfortunate tendency to sing songs that go on and on and ooooon!! |
| RadioDoc (Chicagoland) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 10:11 Tana wrote: Seek Up is godlike when witnessed live. I've had the experience many times. The wailing part at the end is breathtaking. I guess you have to be there. I guess so, because 14 minutes of this on the radio is unbearable. Better kept for those who pay for such torture in person. 3 |
| greyfin10 (Orlando) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:28 99 times out of 100 I sniff disdainfully at these sorts of posts, however, in this case, I have to admit I'd be tempted to post something similar if I didnt' like DMB. Made me laugh either way. Kittee wrote: Make it stop....  **Edited 2 minutes later** It.....won't.................................end.................................................... .. ... .. . ***Edited 2 minutes after last edit*** I'm beginning to doubt the existence of God now.... |
| shutter (You can't get here from there) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:25 On second thought (thank God it's over!!!) I think Bill's just messin' with us... |
| holborne (New York, NY) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:25 Kittee wrote: OK you seriously have to be kidding me, this song will not end. Please take it out of the rotation.  I second that motion. |
| Kittee (NC- Dreaming of the Mountains) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:24 OK you seriously have to be kidding me, this song will not end. Please take it out of the rotation. |
| handyrae (Zero Point Field) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:24 Wow! I like DMB but this just goes on way too long! |
| shutter (You can't get here from there) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:23 Geeze, I turned off this caterwauling 20 minutes ago. I came back and it's still on! make it stop!!!!!  |
| Tana (Lancaster, PA) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:23 Seek Up is godlike when witnessed live. I've had the experience many times. The wailing part at the end is breathtaking. I guess you have to be there. |
| Ellehcim (Ottawa, ON,Canada) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:20 cc_rider wrote: Wow. I didn't know that. Sad. It still amazes me how much venom DMB generates. I've always liked him, even when they were getting played TO DEATH on the radio. Maybe I'm just weird. Hey, if you are weird, then I am too.  I really love DMB. Can never understand all the hate on the boards either  |
| Kittee (NC- Dreaming of the Mountains) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:18 Make it stop.... **Edited 2 minutes later** It.....won't.................................end.................................................... .. ... .. . ***Edited 2 minutes after last edit*** I'm beginning to doubt the existence of God now.... |
| holborne (New York, NY) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:18 Ok, I had just given this song a 2, because I was feeling sort of generous today. However, I just moved it down to a one because it JUST. WON'T. END. Shut up Shut Up SHUT UP!!! |
| cc_rider (Austin Texas. Y'all.) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:17 katherinenz wrote: RIP LeRoi Moore Wow. I didn't know that. Sad. It still amazes me how much venom DMB generates. I've always liked him, even when they were getting played TO DEATH on the radio. Maybe I'm just weird. |
| Pyro | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:15 Dave's band is full of real talent. Dave, however....  |
| oscar_driver (Planet Earth) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:14 holborne wrote: Ew! x2 |
| holborne (New York, NY) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 08:14 Ew! |
| katherinenz (The (other) far south...) | Posted: Sep 01, 2008 - 19:19 RIP LeRoi Moore |