 Ladies' Love Oracle (2000) [ larger cover art ] |
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There's a tug at my heart
Like a rope it's pulling
Out on the horizon
But I've no way of knowing
Where to start
Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes
Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light
Nothing is for sure oh as I begin my day
Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way
Staring at the ceiling
I can see to heaven
But only when I'm willing
So I pray for the strength
To begin again again
Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes
Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light
Nothing is for sure oh as I begin my day
Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way
Spin me the other way
I've got to learn not to say always
Spin me the other way
People on the other half got no worries
Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes
Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light
Nothing is for sure no as I begin my day
Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way
Nothing is for sure oh
And nothing is for sure
Spin me the other way
I've got to learn not to say always
| coolpeople_rule | Posted: Feb 24, 2009 - 16:37 Does not sound like he has a relationship with God. |
| Exene (Boulder, CO) | Posted: Feb 24, 2009 - 16:35 i don't care who he's trying to sound like - that breathy vocal just makes me want to smack him. Too bad, 'cause it's a nice enough tune. |
| tony99 | Posted: Oct 21, 2008 - 09:22 reason06 wrote: perhaps it was just awkwardly stated. perhaps it means ; this guy is trying too hard to sound just like Lennon? That is a statement I would agree with. Funny, I kept hearing George Harrison |
| bitterdave (Oakland, CA) | Posted: Oct 21, 2008 - 09:21 colt4x5 wrote: he shoulda made his bed afore they took the pitcher. Why, does he look thirsty? |
| colt4x5 (east of eden) | Posted: Sep 19, 2008 - 17:42 he shoulda made his bed afore they took the pitcher. |
| reason06 (Kansas City MO) | Posted: Jul 18, 2008 - 13:09 Farquwaar wrote: This may be one of the stupidest things ever written in this forum. Let's face it, any singer/songwriter post 1968 could be called a "Lennon-wannabe". Lennon set the standard. He's who we all wanted to be.(or Paul, maybe!!!) And really wouldn't, even you, like to have written just one of John Lennons songs? perhaps it was just awkwardly stated. perhaps it means ; this guy is trying too hard to sound just like Lennon? That is a statement I would agree with. |
| Darkmatter (Sweden) | Posted: Oct 09, 2007 - 09:47 This song is repetitive, that is for sure. |
| Shesdifferent (Just visiting this planet) | Posted: Sep 07, 2007 - 23:38  |
| d00kie (In Cubicle Hell!) | Posted: Aug 07, 2007 - 13:39  |
| dorkmeister (the pass) | Posted: May 05, 2007 - 07:58 whodini wrote: Does he think anything is for sure?
Well, yeah... nothin. |
| meydele (By the sea) | Posted: Dec 19, 2006 - 06:34 LennytheB wrote: just another Lennon-wannabe
Check him out on the song "The Whole Shebang" where he's channeling Bowie. His ability to sound like Lennon and Bowie says to me that he's got some amazing pipes, otherwise he'd sound like . . . Bob Dylan. |
| whodini | Posted: Nov 05, 2006 - 12:04 Does he think anything is for sure? |
| ElSupreme (ATL) | Posted: Aug 24, 2006 - 06:44 -relayer- wrote: Men love MySQL. 2
 HAHAHA! |
| Farquwaar (The City of Brotherly Love) | Posted: Jul 11, 2006 - 08:33 LennytheB wrote: just another Lennon-wannabe
This may be one of the stupidest things ever written in this forum. Let's face it, any singer/songwriter post 1968 could be called a "Lennon-wannabe". Lennon set the standard. He's who we all wanted to be.(or Paul, maybe!!!) And really wouldn't, even you, like to have written just one of John Lennons songs? |
| -relayer- (9500 ft ASL) | Posted: Jul 11, 2006 - 08:30 Men love MySQL. 2 |
| Maaike (Not quite there yet) | Posted: Jun 12, 2006 - 02:12 I happen to think he's in fact a very good singer  |
| nick_valensi (Charlotte, NC) | Posted: Apr 11, 2006 - 07:15 this reminds of the crap Charlie Garcia used to do back in the day. |
| LennytheB (beyond the 7th sun) | Posted: Apr 11, 2006 - 07:14 just another Lennon-wannabe |
| red04star | Posted: Mar 16, 2006 - 10:06 catmaven wrote: Hate falsetto in general. Hate this one in particular--it is even worse than that on Beatles songs. An amazing zchievement (neologism).
Fully agree... |
| rKokon (Colesville, MD) | Posted: Mar 16, 2006 - 10:05 Hate falsetto in general. Hate this one in particular--it is even worse than that on Beatles songs. An amazing zchievement (neologism). Sounds neither confident nor melodic to me. |
| Pantagruel (NY) | Posted: Mar 16, 2006 - 10:03 I actually like it! EDIT: Too long though, could have been a perfect 1 minute song.. |
| Shesdifferent (Just visiting this planet) | Posted: Jan 31, 2006 - 07:33 |
| Tux (The Netherlands) | Posted: Jan 13, 2006 - 05:05 I've just dropped from 6 to three, and that is not because I don't like Oracle (wich is a nice expensive product for end users, but should be forbidden for the sake of system administrators). It is nice to listen to. But only once. Once a year that is. More is overplaying it. |
| RichardPrins (Oceania) | Posted: Nov 04, 2005 - 19:56  |
| Fat_Man_Flo (Whitehorse) | Posted: Jul 20, 2005 - 21:47 traveyes wrote: some of those high notes sound a little like Jeff Buckley, which is not a bad thing. . yah :highfive: I hear that too, and you're right it's not a bad thing at all. |
| RabbitEars | Posted: Jul 09, 2005 - 16:50 If you like Phillips, his band Grant Lee Buffalo put out 3 really good albums. |
| flandersdog (the sunny Pac NW) | Posted: Jun 21, 2005 - 11:09 so I've investigated further...I now own two Grant Lee CDs (Mobilize and Virginia Creeper) and they are fantastic... RP, you're costing me a lot of damn $! |
| mig7 (Minneapolis, MN) | Posted: Jun 21, 2005 - 11:07 Reminds me of David Garza. Terrific sound. |
| Metro | Posted: Mar 28, 2005 - 23:35 Love grant lee, he plays at Largo quite frequently in Los Angeles. |
| flandersdog (the sunny Pac NW) | Posted: Mar 25, 2005 - 10:44 I'd heard of this guy, but hadn't heard his music until this song...wow. must investigate further... |
| pdhski | Posted: Mar 10, 2005 - 17:30 Boosiewolf wrote: This is just awesome, and has a very definite John Lennon feel to it.
or some mellow Billy Squier - almost embarassed to make that connection, but I can hear it.... |
| BluEyes (By the crackling fire) | Posted: Feb 27, 2005 - 11:28 Spin me the other way I've got to learn not to say always :( |
| beautifuldreamer | Posted: Jan 25, 2005 - 11:59 Anne Marie and trekhead... I'm so glad you enjoyed the lyrics!! absolutely my pleasure.... and long live Grant-Lee! :grouphug: |
| liebe (Vancouver) | Posted: Jan 25, 2005 - 11:06 I'll be a Radio Paradise fan as long as you play Grant Lee. He's totally under-rated and Grant Lee Buffalo's Vancouver show was what smart rock and roll should sound like: loud, confident, melodic, and innovative. |
| ANNE_MARIE (The Ozarks) | Posted: Jan 25, 2005 - 11:05 first time I've heard this one....very nice! thanks RP and thanks BD for the lyrics. |
| trekhead | Posted: Jan 14, 2005 - 06:04 Thanks to beautifuldreamer, nice! And agreed. |
| stevebeaver (Fairfax, VA) | Posted: Nov 12, 2004 - 14:58 This made me stay at work a little bit longer today. :D |
| RichardPrins (¤³) | Posted: Oct 28, 2004 - 20:25 8) |
| beautifuldreamer (~~~cloud nine~~~) | Posted: Sep 29, 2004 - 13:19 Hello fellow listeners: I have been a dedicated fan of Grant Lee Phillips for the past three years. I have managed to collect three of his solo albums (Ladies' Love Oracle, Mobilize and Virginia Creeper) and one double CD set from the former Grant Lee Buffalo (Gems from the Vault...) ... this guy is phenomenal... lyrically and melodically... NEVER disappoints me. I have attended 3 live shows---- I sometimes feel lucky- when the venues are rather small and intimate... but in the back of my mind--- I know this guy should be a millionaire... then my nickname took wings: beautifuldreamer (the name of one of my all time favorite songs from Mobilize) at any rate--- I'll get to the point--- I just wanted to share my opinion and the lyrics to this beautiful song (I'll also try to remember to post lyrics whenever I hear one of his songs... and no I'm not his agent!) Nothin' Is For Sure- Grant Lee Phillips: There's a tug at my heart Like a rope it's pulling Out on the horizon But I've no way of knowing Where to start Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light Nothing is for sure oh as I begin my day Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way Staring at the ceiling I can see to heaven But only when I'm willing So I pray for the strength To begin again again Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light Nothing is for sure oh as I begin my day Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way Spin me the other way I've got to learn not to say always Spin me the other way People on the other half got no worries Nothing is for sure no sleep still in my eyes Fumbling for the door oh she doesn't like to face the morning light Nothing is for sure no as I begin my day Glasses are a blur as my world's about to spin the other way Nothing is for sure oh and nothing is for sure Nothing is for sure oh and nothing is for sure Spin me the other way I've got to learn not to say always  |
| traveyes (Southern Oregon) | Posted: Sep 29, 2004 - 12:57 some of those high notes sound a little like Jeff Buckley, which is not a bad thing. . |
| rulebritannia (Deep in the English countryside) | Posted: Sep 03, 2004 - 13:00 I think I like it because it reminds me of the HOllies "I'll Pay You Back with Interest." |
| Alexandra (Ohioville) | Posted: Aug 16, 2004 - 07:45 This is just awesome, and has a very definite John Lennon feel to it. |
| Beez | Posted: Aug 16, 2004 - 07:44  |
| miamizsun (Miami Beach (3285.3 Miles SE of RP), FL) | Posted: Aug 16, 2004 - 07:42 |