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Let's write a story of a tidal wave
We run out of luck, we run out of days
We run out of gas a hundred miles away
From a station
There's a war and a plague, smoke and disaster
Lions in the coliseum, screams of laughter
Motherless children, a witness and a bible
Nothing but rain ahead and no chance for our survival
Just before the flood comes
Just before the night falls
Just before the blood runs
Into the valley
Just before my eyes go
Just before we can't go
No further
Love throws a line to you and me
I heard someone calling me from very far away
Sister, oh sister, did I hear them say?
Prisoner of this endless story of pain
You hold the key, try to find the way
Just before the flood comes
Just before the night falls
Just before the blood runs
Into the valley
Just before my eyes go
Just before it all blows
To pieces
We see love throw a line to you and me
Love throw a line
Love throw a line
Love throw a line
Love throw a line
Love, you better pick up your pace
If we're going to win this race
Love, we're running out of time
Pull yourself up from behind
Love throw a line
Love throw a line
Love throw a line
Love throw a line
| TerryS (Another SW) | Posted: May 01, 2013 - 21:21 misterbearbaby wrote: She has much the same feeling as James McMurtry. He's a bit more offbeat but they'd make a duo... Choctaw lifebelt, it is then. |
| Pedro1874 (Newton-le-Willows, England) | Posted: Mar 19, 2013 - 10:16  |
| xtalman (What dimension?) | Posted: Sep 24, 2012 - 10:42 Jimmy86 wrote: Compared to Bonnie Raitt, she's young (Raitt's got 15 years on her). And I hear a bit of her, both have strong Gospel influences in their music! Very nice! Randomax wrote: Don't really see the connection....and she ain't young....which is one thing I LOVE about her Bonnie is a bit more bluesy the Patty. Both great ginger singers, though I bet it Bonnie didn't color she would be white now.  |
| elliotgoettelman (sturgeon bay, wi) | Posted: May 21, 2012 - 06:17 misterbearbaby wrote: She has much the same feeling as James McMurtry. He's a bit more offbeat but they'd make a duo... i like your style........i would love to see them together. |
| misterbearbaby (Marina del Rey, California) | Posted: Apr 19, 2012 - 12:46 She has much the same feeling as James McMurtry. He's a bit more offbeat but they'd make a duo... |
| Jimmy86 (CA) | Posted: Aug 28, 2010 - 03:23 Compared to Bonnie Raitt, she's young (Raitt's got 15 years on her). And I hear a bit of her, both have strong Gospel influences in their music! Very nice! Randomax wrote: Don't really see the connection....and she ain't young....which is one thing I LOVE about her |
| Randomax (Wimberley, TX) | Posted: Jun 25, 2010 - 06:25 DeeCee1109 wrote: A young Bonnie Raitt! Don't really see the connection....and she ain't young....which is one thing I LOVE about her |
| freeone1 (naru island, nagasaki, japan) | Posted: Jan 18, 2010 - 02:47 can't wait to hear her new album. i know i can count on bill to be spinnin' it! |
| tompoll (Seattle WA USA) | Posted: Dec 03, 2008 - 17:01 If you like this style, you may want to check out Ollabelle. One of the singers is Levon Helm's daughter Amy, and she's fantastic! |
| DeeCee1109 (People's Republic of A2) | Posted: Oct 01, 2008 - 15:00 A young Bonnie Raitt! |
| merkabah (Toronto) | Posted: Mar 26, 2008 - 10:41 Always a pleasure to hear Patty...she is great live if you get a chance.  |
| Pyro | Posted: Jan 23, 2008 - 12:52 I can't seem to get enough of Patty. Thanks BillG! |
| meower (Philadelphia) | Posted: Jan 26, 2007 - 05:43 my girl patty |
| WonderLizard (2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 15:15 werner wrote: 42 is the answer, just 42. Now what was the question??
Ooh, Jeopardy! "What was Jackie Robinson's uniform number with the Dodgers?"  |
| Norge1 (Portland, Or.) | Posted: Sep 25, 2006 - 19:55 Yummy...  |
| Krispian (Vancouver, BC) | Posted: Sep 02, 2006 - 03:31 Why constain ourselves with "simple genre labels"? |
| werner (Probably Germany (42 if you need an answer)) | Posted: Aug 27, 2006 - 13:26 Physicsgenius: At last there is SOMETHING you like? A quote of Adams "The hitch hikers guide to the galaxy? If that belongs to the 10% non crap, I´m at least partially with you. 42 is the answer, just 42. Now what was the question?? |
| Art_Carnage (DeepintheheartofTexas) | Posted: Aug 27, 2006 - 13:22 I love this "end of the world" set. Bill needs to add Steely Dan's "King of the World" to it. |
| highwindows (The trailing edge) | Posted: Apr 23, 2006 - 13:37 MOR Pap! |
| (former member) (Back) | Posted: Apr 08, 2006 - 23:17 Blaspheme not, o ye blasphemers - I have hope for your awakening to the rusty red light of PGness that must must yea verily! ... nevermind |
| rKokon (Colesville, MD) | Posted: Apr 03, 2006 - 09:50 Patty Griffin achieves her evocative goal. She is the apotheosis of Patty Griffinhood. Let her rave on. |
| Art_Carnage (DeepintheheartofTexas) | Posted: Mar 19, 2006 - 16:12 physicsgenius wrote: When the revolution comes, people pretending not to be singing country music will be the first up against the wall.
Some artists, like Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams, are too talented to be confined by simple genre labels. |
| underarmor (Austin) | Posted: Mar 10, 2006 - 12:47 rgj13 wrote: And you, you will be the wall. The country music pretenders up against the wall of pretenders. I like the concept. |
| joelsephus (Columbia, Missouri, USA) | Posted: Feb 03, 2006 - 13:05 rogersullivan wrote: I am a HUGE Patty fan, but this is not one of my favorites. Don't get me wrong, I like it, and it is a fun song when sung live, but there are others that I appreciate more. She's the best, most consistent songwriter today.
I have to agree. I love PG, and I'm always hoping she'll write some songs that are a bit more hopeful. This one fits the bill, but I think it's a bit much. |
| freeone1 (few want to be here...) | Posted: Jan 25, 2006 - 11:44 PattonFever wrote: amen, brother. :D No big deal, but I'm a sister!    |
| rgj13 (prepositional) | Posted: Jan 19, 2006 - 21:49 physicsgenius wrote: When the revolution comes, people pretending not to be singing country music will be the first up against the wall.
And you, you will be the wall. |
| RParadise (New York, NY) | Posted: Jan 05, 2006 - 08:20 Great segue out of Talking Heads "Nothing but Flowers". |
| meloman (Warsaw, Poland) | Posted: Dec 12, 2005 - 21:47 One hugely talented artist. More PG, please. |
| rogersullivan | Posted: Nov 13, 2005 - 15:18 I am a HUGE Patty fan, but this is not one of my favorites. Don't get me wrong, I like it, and it is a fun song when sung live, but there are others that I appreciate more. She's the best, most consistent songwriter today. The songs off Impossible Dream that I like more are: Kite Rowing Song Don't Come Easy Florida (a masterpiece) |
| PattonFever (wherever i go, there i am.) | Posted: Nov 13, 2005 - 15:13 freeone1 wrote: amen, brother. :D |
| freeone1 (few want to be here...) | Posted: Aug 26, 2005 - 09:23 gypsy222 wrote: Bill, we need more songs from Impossible Dream. I would love to hear:
Standing Florida Mother of God When it dont come easy This Cd is soooooooooooooo good! |
| physicsgenius | Posted: Aug 17, 2005 - 05:34 When the revolution comes, people pretending not to be singing country music will be the first up against the wall. |
| Nuance (Winnipeg) | Posted: Jul 18, 2005 - 14:33 flandersdog wrote: I think this song is great. Patty Griffin is great! how is it that she only appeared on my consciousness radar a few months ago?
me three! |
| coldatlantic (Toronto) | Posted: Jul 18, 2005 - 14:32 When PG turns it up, I can't help but to sing along. |
| Cornelia (Arlington VA) | Posted: Apr 21, 2005 - 13:04 I realize this makes me sound like a ding dong, but this is a song I just want to *snap* along to. I'm a relatively new Patty fan -- like this song a lot. Outstanding variety Bill, as usual! |
| flandersdog (the sunny Pac NW) | Posted: Apr 21, 2005 - 13:03 I think this song is great. Patty Griffin is great! how is it that she only appeared on my consciousness radar a few months ago? |
| Alt-Ctrl-Tom (Seattle) | Posted: Apr 15, 2005 - 21:16 artmarcia wrote: I like this song more each time I hear it.
me too! |
| phineas (Nirvana) | Posted: Feb 06, 2005 - 22:15 smilestoomuch wrote: I love Patty Griffin and I want to continue loving her. But I've heard her twice a day every work day for the last month. Please don't overplay her!
Patty a couple of times a day? Sounds fine to me!  |
| crowhog2000 (Cincinnati, OH) | Posted: Jan 23, 2005 - 04:32 :nodhead: 8) |
| skooney | Posted: Dec 16, 2004 - 11:12 Pyro wrote: Her vocals remind me of Susan Tedeschi.
I agree - only better. |
| JCEntMan (Land Of Cold and Snow) | Posted: Nov 19, 2004 - 10:27 Why am I suddenly thinking of Johnny Cash singing "Rusty Cage?" :-k |
| smilestoomuch | Posted: Oct 26, 2004 - 13:08 I love Patty Griffin and I want to continue loving her. But I've heard her twice a day every work day for the last month. Please don't overplay her! |
| beag | Posted: Oct 21, 2004 - 02:41 Radar Love? |
| artmarcia (Derby, KS) | Posted: Sep 23, 2004 - 16:40 Love this one more each time I hear it. Oops! I see I posted the exact same comment two months ago. :oops: Oh well, at least I'm consistant, if not original. :) |
| RobMagus | Posted: Sep 21, 2004 - 17:32 Oooh, that wonderful bassline makes me happy. |
| jayladdin (New York City) | Posted: Aug 20, 2004 - 12:34 This one has a great gospel feel to it. I have yet to hear a Patty Griffin song that I don't love. This song is a bit misplaced on Impossible Dream, I think - it's the only real upbeat song on the disc. |
| gypsy222 (Under the Table and Dreaming) | Posted: Aug 10, 2004 - 09:54 JokesandJokesandJokes wrote: Bill, gypsy222 also wants to hear less DMB Really, she does!! :o <-( NOT TRUE! |
| JokesandJokesandJokes | Posted: Aug 08, 2004 - 14:05 gypsy222 wrote: Bill, we need more songs from Impossible Dream. I would love to hear:
Standing Florida Mother of God When it dont come easy This Cd is soooooooooooooo good! Bill, gypsy222 also wants to hear less DMB Really, she does!! |
| artmarcia (Derby, KS) | Posted: Jul 31, 2004 - 20:59 I like this song more each time I hear it. |
| gypsy222 (Under the Table and Dreaming) | Posted: Jul 13, 2004 - 15:24 Bill, we need more songs from Impossible Dream. I would love to hear: Standing Florida Mother of God When it dont come easy This Cd is soooooooooooooo good! |