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Oh, it's hard to be a boy
When all the men have lost their joy
And they can't find the ones they left behind
Harder still to think of being a man
In this world of no lessons or love
It's only war that men be thinking of
Should you stay or should you come down with me?
Is that the question you're asking of me?
And do you think that you can take the answer as it tells
You have to wear life well?
Come down with me
Come when you need me
But for now I want you to be happy
Sometimes life does things to you
That will hurt you and confuse you
But when you look behind you're sure to find
I am with you though I can't come with you
I am in you and I'm always part of you
And all you ever have to do to bring me to you is
Come down with me
Come when you need me
But for now I want you to be happy
So you must go back home
That's where you belong
You must go back home
You must go back home
That's where you belong
You must go back home
And I can't come along
| trissi (The very lovely south) | Posted: May 22, 2013 - 07:53 RedTopFireBelow wrote: Wow.. first of all, not all women blame men for their trouble. Frankly, it's usually women who just don't get it (I usually get in trouble for saying stuff like that about my sisters so i'm ducking) but having said that.. So true! Rock on Sistah, keep speaking the truth! |
| kaviksdad (Mission Control...) | Posted: May 22, 2013 - 07:53 Crazy chicks rock! |
| hayduke2 (Southampton, NY) | Posted: Mar 20, 2013 - 17:23 Sinead is wonderful I'd happily leave it at that but for the self absorbed misogynistic douchebags who abuse this forum to vent their spooky opinions. Hey fellas, grow up, this is another strong and musically sophisticated piece by a beautiful artist. |
| RedTopFireBelow (Jersey shore, USA) | Posted: Mar 20, 2013 - 13:19 Wow.. first of all, not all women blame men for their trouble. Frankly, it's usually women who just don't get it (I usually get in trouble for saying stuff like that about my sisters so i'm ducking) but having said that.. I love Sinead's voice and style.. rock on Sinead.. |
| casey1024 (Mostly Living in the Past) | Posted: Mar 20, 2013 - 13:19 OK boys, it's not your fault. Feel better? Here's an idea -- how about just enjoying or NOT enjoying the music and leaving assignment of fault alone? |
| Imkirok (The Arctic Hinter Land) | Posted: Oct 14, 2012 - 18:13 GT66 wrote: meh... Another it's-all-men's-fault song. Can women actually write about anything else? Actually, as a father wishing the best for his kids, I don't see this song as blaming "men" for anything. It's too bad that some people choose to turn any song written by a woman into man-bashing. |
| jmkate (nearly under a stack of books) | Posted: Oct 09, 2012 - 08:01 What a thoughtful song... "Back Where You Belong" Oh it's hard to be a boy when all the men have lost their joy and they can't find the ones they left behind. Harder still to think of being a man in this world of no lessons or love, it's only war that men be thinking of. Should you stay or should you come down with me? Is that the question you are asking of me? And do you think that you can take the answer? As it turns, you have to wear life well. Come down with me, come down when you need me but for now I want you to be happy. Sometimes life does things to you that will hurt you and confuse you, but when you're left behind you're sure to find. I am with you though I can't come with you. I am in you and I'm always part of you, and all you ever have to do to bring me to you Is come down with me, come down when you need me, but for now I want you to be happy. So you must go back home, that's where you belong. You must go back home. You must go back home, that's where you belong. You must go back home, and I can't come along... |
| DD rabbi_phil (beach) | Posted: Oct 08, 2012 - 11:43 xkolibuul wrote: Talk about whine. If this and other comments below aren't misogyny, they are awfully close, and frankly they have no place on RP. rabbi_phil wrote: nope.....they really like that whine with their cheese...like most women i think it has something to do with their mother. one should use caution when pointing this out to them. really, it's better not to know. if you have to, it's ok to let 'em talk, just try not to listen.. just have them leave by 11...midnight at the latest. i was preparing to impart this "wisdom" to my teenage sons when the ex unceremoniously ejected me from the premises....think i hit a nerve...almost positive Whats the matter there man....bruise your vagina? maybe a little pre-menstrual cramping took ur sense of humour away? remember....if it's too loud you're too old. Now, back to your ladies home journal. for what it's worth I've got a reasonably well adjusted, easy on the eyes grlfriend who thinks it's hilarious and quite a bit true. she adds that it's nothing compared to what they say 'bout guys...but it's all in good fun sooooooo...lighten the f***k up |
| xkolibuul (Chuckanut sandstone) | Posted: Oct 06, 2012 - 21:37 Talk about whine. If this and other comments below aren't misogyny, they are awfully close, and frankly they have no place on RP. rabbi_phil wrote: nope.....they really like that whine with their cheese...like most women i think it has something to do with their mother. one should use caution when pointing this out to them. really, it's better not to know. if you have to, it's ok to let 'em talk, just try not to listen.. just have them leave by 11...midnight at the latest. i was preparing to impart this "wisdom" to my teenage sons when the ex unceremoniously ejected me from the premises....think i hit a nerve...almost positive |
| DD rabbi_phil (beach) | Posted: Sep 13, 2012 - 04:50 GT66 wrote: meh... Another it's-all-men's-fault song. Can women actually write about anything else? nope.....they really like that whine with their cheese...like most women i think it has something to do with their mother. one should use caution when pointing this out to them. really, it's better not to know. if you have to, it's ok to let 'em talk, just try not to listen.. just have them leave by 11...midnight at the latest. i was preparing to impart this "wisdom" to my teenage sons when the ex unceremoniously ejected me from the premises....think i hit a nerve...almost positive |
| jagla (Duvall, WA) | Posted: Sep 05, 2012 - 08:22 The breathy emphasis is a bit much |
| AndyJ (Oregon) | Posted: Aug 12, 2012 - 17:33 Wish she hadn't been political ... That would make this song different... But it's her baggage... Hard to wish for a man when all the rites of passage have been stopped and social expectations are not affirming But That's common all over the world... Lotsa books being written, lots of topics at conventions... No answeres...Just noting so many in so few years... a new trend-? |
| ch83575 | Posted: Aug 12, 2012 - 17:31 I was expecting more. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Aug 04, 2012 - 21:04 Matyx wrote: I Like this chick.! She is a bit on the craszy side I agree... her originality be berry good... hope you are having a great night! |
| Matyx (Texas) | Posted: Aug 04, 2012 - 21:02 I Like this chick.!
She is a bit on the craszy side |
| tonypf (Honolulu) | Posted: Jul 06, 2012 - 20:27 hayduke2 wrote: imho, her voice is so excellent it is always a pleasure to listen to Sinead Gotta say that I agree. |
| hayduke2 (Southampton, NY) | Posted: Jun 02, 2012 - 14:11 imho, her voice is so excellent it is always a pleasure to listen to Sinead |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: May 04, 2012 - 08:14 GT66 wrote: meh... Another it's-all-men's-fault song. Can women actually write about anything else? It sounds quite sympathetic to mens' situation, and how they're often trapped in masculine roles which separate them from women. "But for now I want you to be happy" is hardly man-hating. Don't forget that Sinead comes from the highly masculinised theocracy of Ireland (where I had some of my upbringing) where social and gender roles were rigidly prescribed until relatively recently. Whilst women get the rough end of the pineapple in Ireland, it's no party for the men either. |
| _Bruce_ (Santa Barbara, Ca) | Posted: Apr 05, 2012 - 09:19 What the heck was that.... please put it back where it belongs...in the trash!!! |
| tphord (Up 'ere) | Posted: Apr 02, 2012 - 15:22 No thanks... She did one good song, her first release. Since then I find her grating, shrill and tireing. |
| cayenne (in over my head) | Posted: Mar 24, 2012 - 19:21 GT66 wrote: meh... Another it's-all-men's-fault song. Can women actually write about anything else? Come down with me , come down when you need me , but for now I want you to be happy . Yeah, there's a lot of blame and anger there. Those women, always hatin'! |
| GT66 | Posted: Mar 09, 2012 - 14:42 meh... Another it's-all-men's-fault song. Can women actually write about anything else? |
| scrubbrush (Sea of Calm) | Posted: Mar 09, 2012 - 14:41 Wow. she has such a great voice. This is a very, very nice song. |
| djengs | Posted: Mar 04, 2012 - 17:08 Seems like I have heard 4 or 5 cuts from this album, and really liked them all. Not over the top, but if the rest holds up to these a very impressive collection. And Romeotuma likes it, so there. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Mar 04, 2012 - 17:06 Everybody in my hotel room loves this song... |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Mar 01, 2012 - 22:46
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| helgigermany (Germany) | Posted: Mar 01, 2012 - 22:43 donnyballgame wrote: Wow, Sinead with a soulful song having meaning not ensconced in anger, retribution or rebellion. Nice. Yes, agree! |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Feb 28, 2012 - 11:00 cool... |
| musickat (Lake of the Ozarks) | Posted: Feb 28, 2012 - 10:57 I like... but would like to hear more cuts please |
| donnyballgame (41*53'36.29N 87*38'20.43W) | Posted: Feb 28, 2012 - 10:52 Wow, Sinead with a soulful song having meaning not ensconced in anger, retribution or rebellion. Nice. |
| pdm (Toronto) | Posted: Feb 28, 2012 - 10:48 new, different, I like this Sinéad. |
| dogpound (the island on which I belong) | Posted: Feb 28, 2012 - 10:48 know that voice anywhere |