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You did the best that you could do
You were a great crew
Who tried to nurture and preserve your faith in you
And with the bureau chiefs and the shrugging spies
You could stay but why?
You see a light and then another
And everything you fought for naught is uncovered
You're not a fighter, you're a lover
You got no business in here, brother
So stay, stay
Is it the worst that you could do?
You were a great you
Who tried to nurture and preserve your faith in you
And with the bureau chiefs and the shrugging spies
You could stay and why?
'Cause you see a light and then another
Everything you thought you sought is uncovered
You're a fighter and a lover
And there's no one up above her
So stay, stay
All things being balanced
It's balanced and called balancing
Somewhere beyond everything
And it's being balanced
Not for the sake of balance
But balancing between the throes of learning
And the entire thing
Entirely
Balancing
| martinc (Ottawa Canada) | Posted: Jun 01, 2012 - 08:54 petrfas wrote: fairly tragic But no matter what it is Hip! |
| petrfas | Posted: Jan 26, 2010 - 04:55 fairly tragic |
| arserocket (S.O.B in an S.U.V) | Posted: Nov 24, 2009 - 08:28 Sounds like the 'Mozzer' singing.  |
| spigolli (Peachtree City, GA, USA) | Posted: Nov 24, 2009 - 08:28  Go oh oh oh ah oooooo wah ooo |
| quesarah (Minneapolis, MN) | Posted: Nov 24, 2009 - 08:27 That is exactly the one word comment I came to make. This is mutable. Egrey wrote: tragic. |
| Egrey (WASH, DC) | Posted: Nov 24, 2009 - 08:26 tragic. |
| On_The_Beach (Vancouver BC, Bud) | Posted: Oct 23, 2009 - 23:07 huebdoo wrote: "You said you didn't give a fu*k about Hockey - Never heard anyone say that before" Yah, I always loved that line! |
| huebdoo (San Fran) | Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 09:11 andrewimft wrote: The Hip remind me of Travis, a UK band huge over there that can't get anywhere in the US. Tried to like Travis and can't, I assume Travis taps into the sociocultural vibe in England and makes some statement that fits with the times over there that doesn't translate here, since their music and lyrics are, to my ear, slightly above average. The Hip are more interesting but musically not that much better. There are just some bands that fit into a time and place in a country that evokes something powerful for those who were there, and I assume that's the case for Travis and the Hip. I can't think of an equivalent popular American band that fell flat in Europe but I'm sure there are some examples. I still like hearing the Hip and Travis on radio & RP just to get a feel for the popular bands in those countries, and they are good enough for a pleasant listen. As a Canadian - I grew up listening to CONCAN legislated radio (where 30% had to be Canadian content) and hence growing up in the 70's I was inundated with "Wreck of the Edmunds Fitzgerald" and "Snowbird" and the forever scorched into my brain "Clap for the Wolf man" - believe me, they only played maybe four or five artists again and again and again ... The Hip were different as they talked about Canadian issues, concerns, history - and yet made our feet tap along with the story, something that really hasn't been done before in Canadian rock music. They aren't as popular as they once were (check Road Apples Album) but they still have a place in our hearts ... "You said you didn't give a fu*k about Hockey - Never heard anyone say that before" It's good that there is a distinct difference in thought and feeling in the UK with Travis or the Canadians with the Hip - I want there to be something more to differentiate me from my American brethren than how I say Pro-cess not Praw-cess Pro-ject not Praw-ject Pas-ta not Paws-ta |
| handyrae (Zero Point Field) | Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 08:55 The he croaks out "STAAAAAAY", makes me want to leave. |
| Hannio (Austin, TX) | Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 08:53 Ish. We just heard Barenaked Ladies a while back and now this. Bland music day here at RP? |
| On_The_Beach (Vancouver BC, Bud) | Posted: Aug 21, 2009 - 21:01 the_bink wrote: umm... honourary Canadian. :-) I stand corrected. |
| Racquel | Posted: Jul 21, 2009 - 06:42 soooooo relaxing. |
| peter_james_bond (Lunenburg, NS) | Posted: Jul 21, 2009 - 06:32 martinc wrote: I have to add that the latest CD, We are the Same, is full of great tunes as well. Queen of Furrows and Country Day are two stand outs. They are playing 3 nights here in September at the Art Centre. I have my ticket. Glad to hear that. Maybe you can try and upload those songs to the LRC? |
| martinc (Ottawa Canada) | Posted: Jul 21, 2009 - 06:28 I have to add that the latest CD, We are the Same, is full of great tunes as well. Queen of Furrows and Country Day are two stand outs. They are playing 3 nights here in September at the Art Centre. I have my ticket. |
| the_bink | Posted: Jun 19, 2009 - 11:18 On_The_Beach wrote: Fully Completely is without a doubt their high water mark. After that I would say; Road Apples and Day for Night. Also worth a look; Up to Here and Trouble at the Henhouse. Those are the top 5 for sure, IMO. Buy all 5 and you become an honorary Canadian! umm... honourary Canadian. :-) |
| On_The_Beach (Vancouver, Canada) | Posted: Apr 17, 2009 - 02:14 andrewimft wrote: Which CD's of theirs do you or others recommend as their best ones? I'd like to check those out. Fully Completely is without a doubt their high water mark. After that I would say; Road Apples and Day for Night. Also worth a look; Up to Here and Trouble at the Henhouse. Those are the top 5 for sure, IMO. Buy all 5 and you become an honorary Canadian! |
| martinc (Ottawa Canada) | Posted: Mar 16, 2009 - 13:20 Just got my ticket for Sept concert here. 3 nights at the Arts Centre. Should be great in venue that size. Says volumes about this band. This could fill the local arena and move on but instead we get three nights to pick from for a smaller venue. Buy any of their CDs.... you get the rest eventually... completely. |
| General_Apathy (Toronto, Canada) | Posted: Oct 09, 2008 - 13:15 Definitely Day for night and fully completely... andrewimft wrote: Which CD's of theirs do you or others recommend as their best ones? I'd like to check those out. |
| i4niblind (Vancouver, BC) | Posted: Oct 09, 2008 - 13:11 I love the HIP!! They are the only band who would ever regularly take the trip out of the way and visit newfoundland every year. Gord Downey is my lover! |
| Ellehcim (Ottawa, ON,Canada) | Posted: Aug 07, 2008 - 08:19 andrewimft wrote: Which CD's of theirs do you or others recommend as their best ones? I'd like to check those out. It would be hard for me to pick a favourite, but I would say 'Road Apples' and 'Music @ Work' are really strong albums. I'd start there :D |
| siandbeth (Santa Cruz California) | Posted: Aug 07, 2008 - 08:01 trekhead wrote: Channeling Willie Nelson at the beginning there.
Still, an 8. Thanks for making me laugh. Still, a six, even with the Willie reference (I totally dig Willie Nelson). |
| andrewimft (North Californie) | Posted: Jul 06, 2008 - 18:59 pdemeester wrote: This one's not bad but try some of their earlier stuff . . . New Orleans is Sinking, Locked in the Trunk of a Car, Little Bones, endless amounts of poetry.
Which CD's of theirs do you or others recommend as their best ones? I'd like to check those out. |
| andrewimft (North Californie) | Posted: Jul 06, 2008 - 18:26 DisplacedNorthrnr wrote: In my opinion the hip is an average band with a few decent tunes.
I disagree with the "average" description. I think that it is precisely their un-average-ness that has kept them from making it "big" in the American market.
Their lyrics and musical sensibilities are too witty and nuanced for American success, but their music being rather average and not standing out makes it impossible to dent the American market. Contrast that with Barenaked Ladies-- they do have some strong melodic songs that can break through American radio, while they are less subtle and intellectual than the Hip. The Hip remind me of Travis, a UK band huge over there that can't get anywhere in the US. Tried to like Travis and can't, I assume Travis taps into the sociocultural vibe in England and makes some statement that fits with the times over there that doesn't translate here, since their music and lyrics are, to my ear, slightly above average. The Hip are more interesting but musically not that much better. There are just some bands that fit into a time and place in a country that evokes something powerful for those who were there, and I assume that's the case for Travis and the Hip. I can't think of an equivalent popular American band that fell flat in Europe but I'm sure there are some examples. I still like hearing the Hip and Travis on radio & RP just to get a feel for the popular bands in those countries, and they are good enough for a pleasant listen. |
| Lakeview (Great White North) | Posted: Jul 06, 2008 - 18:19 This one's not bad but try some of their earlier stuff . . . New Orleans is Sinking, Locked in the Trunk of a Car, Little Bones, endless amounts of poetry. |
| trekhead (HORTA-Culture) | Posted: Jun 05, 2008 - 05:45 Channeling Willie Nelson at the beginning there. Still, an 8. |
| MickMan (Western, NY) | Posted: Jan 31, 2008 - 13:15 EssexTex wrote: Great song I agree. I love "The Bastard" on this one as well. |
| EssexTex (Bowie's sock drawer) | Posted: Jan 31, 2008 - 08:40 Great song |
| TJOpootertoot (Toronto) | Posted: Jan 31, 2008 - 08:35 mefrombrazil wrote: beautiful song. where are they from?
Kingston, Ontario (about halfway between Toronto and Montreal). They're basically the biggest band in Canada with a cult following in other places. |
| fingerpin (OhiO) | Posted: Jan 31, 2008 - 08:35 Krow_Pie wrote: Mmm. Yes, tragic.
This. |
| Krow_Pie (Venice, California) | Posted: Nov 29, 2007 - 12:48 Mmm. Yes, tragic. |
| mefrombrazil | Posted: Nov 29, 2007 - 12:47 beautiful song. where are they from? |
| benitobandito (Middle of Alabama) | Posted: Oct 29, 2007 - 02:35 Art_Carnage wrote: This Hip needs a replacement.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha |
| MickMan (Western, NY) | Posted: Aug 27, 2007 - 12:38 GaryG wrote:  Long live The Hip!!! USA, you don't know what you're missing.Some of us aren't missing them at all. Viva La Hip !!!  |
| coy (san antonio) | Posted: Jul 26, 2007 - 20:44 hey bill that audioengine A5 speaker would sound good on this song   |
| jdorn1 (The land of Cheese) | Posted: Aug 29, 2005 - 14:18 Can't pinpoiny why, but this is one of my favorite HIP songs. Canada's finest export! Almost Molsen! Great song, great CD. Gordie is a gem of a singer songwriter! |
| AphidA (Alexandria, VA) | Posted: Aug 29, 2005 - 14:17 The lead singer sounds a lot like the lead singer of the Hoodoogurus sometimes. (just a thought) |
| dango | Posted: Aug 29, 2005 - 14:17 Ummm . . no. Tragically bad. |
| heeb (Haarlem, The Netherlands) | Posted: Jul 01, 2005 - 10:12 heeb wrote: What's this?
  Gave it a 1.Although I'm starting to appreciate the TH, this one still isn't very good. Sorta kinda getting used to it (a little), so upped my original 1 to a 3. |
| Nuance (Winnipeg) | Posted: Jul 01, 2005 - 10:10 maxgruv wrote: I'm a Canadian, and I can't stand the Hip. right then, your citizenship's been revoked. You're living in the states now anyways... You'd prefer Backstreet boys or our export Celine? Wonder why no one's complaining she left Canada? |
| bluematrix (confluence of mississippi and missouri rivers) | Posted: Jul 01, 2005 - 10:08 go |
| maxgruv (Bellingham, WA, USA) | Posted: Jul 01, 2005 - 10:06 orionblu wrote: hehe, criticizing The Hip is like a battle cry to a lot of canadians. Being a hip fan is almost a religion.
I'm a Canadian, and I can't stand the Hip. |
| NiceGuy2005 (Denver, CO) | Posted: Jun 16, 2005 - 16:55 Tragically off key :headshake: |
| orionblu (NS Canada) | Posted: May 18, 2005 - 08:59 hehe, criticizing The Hip is like a battle cry to a lot of canadians. Being a hip fan is almost a religion. |
| DisplacedNorthrnr | Posted: May 18, 2005 - 08:54 In my opinion the hip is an average band with a few decent tunes. I disagree with the "average" description. I think that it is precisely their un-average-ness that has kept them from making it "big" in the American market. |
| GaryG (Ottawa, Ontario) | Posted: May 18, 2005 - 08:53 Long live The Hip!!! USA, you don't know what you're missing. |
| orionblu (NS Canada) | Posted: May 18, 2005 - 08:52 Midnightrambler wrote: Was it the band's decision or were they not good enough to make it in the States. Without the CRTC's Canadian content laws this band and many others probably wouldn't have made it in Canada either. In my opinion the hip is an average band with a few decent tunes. I couldn't disagree more. The Hip are fantastic performers, and Downie's lyrics far surpass the quality of more 'successful' groups in the same genre - groups that put out two albums and vanish forever. |
| Midnightrambler (Windsor, ON. Canada) | Posted: Apr 04, 2005 - 10:52 Bootsy wrote: I find it very interesting that the majority of people who comment on the Hip's songs here have Canadian locations.
Why is that interesting? They are a Canadian Band. Bootsy wrote: I completely respect the decisions made by the band to enjoy their cult status at home and forego American stardom. They're the best...esp. their earlier stuff.
Was it the band's decision or were they not good enough to make it in the States. Without the CRTC's Canadian content laws this band and many others probably wouldn't have made it in Canada either. In my opinion the hip is an average band with a few decent tunes. |
| justlistening (Southern California) | Posted: Apr 04, 2005 - 10:36 Not very exciting. |
| RichardPrins (Limbo) | Posted: Mar 20, 2005 - 17:06 8) |
| Mark1970 (Grayson, GA) | Posted: Feb 04, 2005 - 11:13 Tragic? Yes. Hip? Not so much. |