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Zero 7 — Destiny
Album: Simple Things
Avg rating:
7.8

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Total ratings: 1075









Released: 2001
Length: 5:28
Plays (last 30 days): 0
I lie awake
I've gone to ground
I'm watching porn
In my hotel dressing gown
And now I dream of you
But I still believe
There's only enough for one in this
Lonely hotel suite

The journey's long
And it feels so bad
I'm thinking back to the last day we had.
Old moon fades into the new
Soon I know that I'll be back with you
I'm nearly with you
I'm nearly with you

When I'm weak I draw strength from you
And when you're lost I know how to change your mood
And when I'm down you breathe life over me
Even though we're miles apart we are each other's destiny

On a clear day
I'll fly home to you
I'm bending time getting back to you
Old moon fades into the new
And soon I know I'll be back with you
I'm nearly with you
I'm nearly with you

When I'm weak I draw strength from you
And when you're lost I know how to change your mood
And when I'm down you breathe life over me
Even though we're miles apart we are each other's destiny

When I'm weak I draw strength from you
And when you're lost I know how to change your mood
And when I'm down you breathe life over me
Even though we're miles apart we are each other's destiny

I'll fly, I'll fly home
I'll fly home and I'll fly home
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 ziggytrix wrote:
J'adore Sia!
She was ahead of her time. Or before her time I guess (see album release date below that comes up when you click on the album link )
Simple ThingsZero 7

**Release Date: Dec 31, 1969**
 

"When I'm weak I draw strength from you
And when you're lost I know how to change your mood"


This is the song on earth that I like the most.

It's a pity Sia doesn't have more songs like this. 
Off key on purpose is still off key.
Thought it was Chrissie
J'adore Sia!
 2020sk wrote:

A rating of 4 rounded up from the average of 0 and 7.

I do like the eclectic mix, so I shouldn't complain, but does this really belong here? It's perfectly OK for shopping along to while stoned, but I'd love to know why it's earned the privilege of RP playlist. It's not that it's not my taste, I just fail to see much quality in it. Help me out, willya? 


If you "fail to see much quality in it" that fundamentally means that it is "not to (your) taste"; there is no scientific formula for determining tastes.  This song presently has a rating of 7.8 (not 4), which means that the majority of people rating it seem to believe that it does "really belong here".
 2020sk wrote:

A rating of 4 rounded up from the average of 0 and 7.

I do like the eclectic mix, so I shouldn't complain, but does this really belong here? It's perfectly OK for shopping along to while stoned, but I'd love to know why it's earned the privilege of RP playlist. It's not that it's not my taste, I just fail to see much quality in it. Help me out, willya?



 

Listen to it through headphones. Imagine stepping off a mountain and soaring over a beautiful landscape. Or something to that effect Lol

A rating of 4 rounded up from the average of 0 and 7.

I do like the eclectic mix, so I shouldn't complain, but does this really belong here? It's perfectly OK for shopping along to while stoned, but I'd love to know why it's earned the privilege of RP playlist. It's not that it's not my taste, I just fail to see much quality in it. Help me out, willya?


There are a lot of knowledgeable listeners here on Radio Paradise, but I'm mainly here to learn.  Love this sound, but this is completely new for me.  Happens all the time on RP.  Thanks!
Wow I didn't know they word "day" had a bunch of "R's" in it. I wonder how Sia feels about the aliens taking all of our JERRBS?
 

lily34 wrote:
i seem to have to rate everything by them an 8.
loving it. 
 

Wow, me too.  
The harmonies grab me on this tune. 
On the "nasal tone" subject, it comes thru to me a little when the melody modulates up.
But I don't find it unappealing, quite the contrary. 
Whoa, how is it possible that I've never rated this?!? This is one of my favorite songs off of one of my favorite albums by one of my favorite groups. 

10! 
I would *love* to hear Vienna Teng's take on this tune. 
I _love_ this song. It has been on my "go to sleep" playlist for a couple of years.
Hey, if this chick was singing to you in your bedroom, you'd love her. She has a smokey jazz room vibe, I love her the same way I love Geike Arneart for Hooverphonic.
 Proclivities wrote:


?
Actually, John Lennon's singing style was often called "too nasal" by some critics - especially in the early days.  There are others: Dave Matthews, for one.



 
Well, if Tom Petty's or Chris Martin's voices were not on that list....then it just goes to show how worthless the critics are...except me of course...{#Lol}
Nice, one of those tracks that makes you want a nice cup of coffee.
I really like the music they've done with Tina Dico and Sophie Barker, but Sia Furler's voice bugs the crap out of me. This one gets a big YUCK from me.
Very relaxing...
That's about right. Disgusting gargling wailing, as well. Why do people sing in their heads so much anymore? Ugly.
ipestell wrote:
Appalling nasal wailing.
 


More nasal wailing, sounds like being in Marks & Spencers
Bought this recording after its last play!

Great "album"!
 Each time, the first sound of her voice causes me to fall deeply in Sucko-Barfo.

unclehud wrote:
Each time, the first sound of her voice causes me to fall deeply in love.
 


Each time, the first sound of her voice causes me to fall deeply in love.
{#Sunny}
Zero 7 brings good memories ... {#Sunny}
 ipestell wrote:
Appalling nasal wailing.
 
yup.  too bad, I like everything else about it except the voice.
 narlyman wrote:
Makes you feel you want to be in the room watching porn with her!!!!

 
me too-and I'm gay!!! 
Shins and Zero 7
Lets see if we work our way through the Garden State soundtrack.
Appalling nasal wailing.
 coloradojohn wrote:
Sorry but I must say that out of all the possibilities and other artists, hearing two Zero 7 songs in a few hours after doing all sorts of stuff in between teaches me that THIS IS A POWERFUL SOUND ...
and I like it.
I like it a lot.
I could do ANYTHING EVERYTHING with it.  
Oh God her voice.  Oh God that bass.  Oh God that whatever it is...  DESTINY! 
 
i'm with you.
seems to happen at the perfect time, each time. 
Sorry but I must say that out of all the possibilities and other artists, hearing two Zero 7 songs in a few hours after doing all sorts of stuff in between teaches me that THIS IS A POWERFUL SOUND ...
and I like it.
I like it a lot.
I could do ANYTHING EVERYTHING with it.  
Oh God her voice.  Oh God that bass.  Oh God that whatever it is...  DESTINY! 
i seem to have to rate everything by them an 8.
loving it. 
Zero 7 is okay, but somehow I find it boring.
Just a 7...no more.
 CamLwalk wrote:
This is nice.  Beautiful voice.
 
DJ's are great well  {#Drummer}
More Zero 7 please Bill - from their first 2 Albums.  What about some Tina Dico too - she sang with Zero7 and has made some great solo albums afterwards
This is nice.  Beautiful voice.
07,   James Bondage.
 bpkengor wrote:
...Any male vocalists ever accused of "nose singing"?...

 

jd?
Actually, John Lennon's singing style was often called "too nasal" by some critics - especially in the early days.  There are others: Dave Matthews, for one.


 rdo wrote:

No. That type of music is not played here really.  I'd say Air is the closest thing that gets regular play.
 
He's got Boards of Canada's remix of Beck's Broken Drum in the library.  Also Aquarius.

Living up to my moniker...  easy to do during this song.
Makes you feel you want to be in the room watching porn with her!!!!

I need a cigarette after that.{#Devil_pimp}
Outstanding song. Great voice and nice guitar. One of my favorites. 
Yes, Thanks!! Needed a mood changer!
it seems a safe bet she'd know how to change my mood...

 StoneyG wrote:
Does RP every play Boards of Canada?  If not, why not?
 
No. That type of music is not played here really.  I'd say Air is the closest thing that gets regular play.
 leo_4mare wrote:
5 weeks ago I was on a trip on a cargoship. I heard "Destiny" 8 days, non stop. It´s a piece from paradise {#Yes}
Story, please!

Nice song.


Does RP every play Boards of Canada?  If not, why not?

I vastly prefer the end section - where the chord progression is I-IV-V, with Sia vamping over the top. Her voice intermingled so well with the instrumentation. That said the whole song's pretty decent, I just prefer the chord choices at the end (which is a shame, because it's the shortest part.)

Oh well, beggars can't be choosers! I can't imagine I'll hear this song or any others in today's playlist on the FM dial today...


 Sp3o wrote:
A bottle of wine and THIS, and I forget my problems, thanks Bill
  Its 5.30 here


A bottle of wine and THIS, and I forget my problems, thanks Bill
The rhythm and the guitar sounds a lot like Sheryl Crow's "Safe and Sound"

(actually it's the other way around, since this song came out in 2001 and Safe and Sound was released in 2002)

Very nice!
This has always been one of my personal favorites; that chorus is yummy!
5 weeks ago I was on a trip on a cargoship. I heard "Destiny" 8 days, non stop. It´s a piece from paradise {#Yes}
 fingerpin wrote:
Christ, Bill! I'm tryin' to work here. {#Cool}
 
I know...my mind is about 7.6 light years away listening to this...

Christ, Bill! I'm tryin' to work here. {#Cool}
I came up for Air, but it was somebody else, no worries, still a good track
 apd wrote:

Anymore nasal than Michael Stipe or Neil Young?

 

Billy Corgan, the king of nasal, discussion over.{#Yes}
My blood pressure is dropping...
Almost as relaxing as bossa... yyyeeessss.....
 sukilau wrote:
these guys always impress me w/their tunes.... very calming ..  {#Bounce}
 
I totally agree, sukilau - I can close my eyes and take a breath without a hitch in it when I listen to this song... {#Meditate}{#Sunny}
This, and When It Falls, are amazing albums...
I got to know this band through RP. I bought all the tracks in this CD, which I find to be pretty good. Too bad that Sia is not with them anymore ... Cheers y'all! {#Cheers}
 myersei wrote:
hard to believe this song is 10 years old.  wow.
 
i was just thinking that.

hard to believe this song is 10 years old.  wow.
 kdogg73 wrote:

What alarm? I have this song and I listened to it for the alarm: I don't hear it.
 
I believe it's the ringing from the open strings on the acoustic guitar track. I think that some speakers will really bring those mid range frequencies out.
 Stefen wrote:
The alarm sound in the background is very off-putting.
 
What alarm? I have this song and I listened to it for the alarm: I don't hear it.
The alarm sound in the background is very off-putting.
these guys always impress me w/their tunes.... very calming ..  {#Bounce}
So cool!!! Thank Bill! You just reminded me that I am going to see Sia this evening at the Gothic Theater in Denver, Colorado. This is one of the truly great little venues for killer shows in Denver and I can not wait to see her! Only a few hours now!
Love this song!!! One of my favorite CD's but 'Destiny" and "In the Waiting Line" are my favorites,,I have to admit that it is the sensual music is the attraction..great songs to play when you are being intimate.
Amazing tune.  Great band.
 randomprime wrote:

Succubus?
 
However you wanna spin this, f**knugget.

I have not heard this song in SO LONG I forgot I have it in my iTunes. This is an absolutely fantastic song with soulful lyrics. I love this.
I love this album!
 bpkengor wrote:

Agreed. There certainly seems to be a lot of female singers that are guilty of this style of singing.    why is that?    Any male vocalists ever accused of "nose singing"?

 
Anymore nasal than Michael Stipe or Neil Young?

 JoBo wrote:
swooning over Sia's voice .... lovely song!
 
as in "Breathe Me" Sia?

 jenntenn wrote:
BRMC/ Peter Gabriel and now this. This blend has been magic. :-)
 
Ditto that!

swooning over Sia's voice .... lovely song!
BRMC/ Peter Gabriel and now this. This blend has been magic. :-)
{#Devil_pimp}

sia!  i could listen to that voice all day! {#Hearteyes}
 camatcba wrote:
For a minute there, I forgot what I was doing!
 
What?! Sorry, I wasn't paying attention...{#Meditate}
For a minute there, I forgot what I was doing!
Simply delicious.
 jenntenn wrote:
Love this
 
Me too! Nasal some are saying? So what! As long as the voice is sexy, the music ethereal, that works for me!
ditto! Love this band, love this sound, now, about that next glass of wine...
 
fuh2 wrote:
Ohhh yeaaaaaaaa baby
 

Ohhh yeaaaaaaaa baby
Love this
Always been my fav Zero7 tune, just beautiful!{#Clap}
 ugly wrote:
When I'm weak, I draw strength from you. I am making this comment directly to this song.
 
Succubus?
I like the groove of this band.  The vocals are fine to me; they're consistent with the feel of the music and genre.  I guess some listeners here would prefer to hear Ethel Merman robustly belting out every note (not that there's anything wrong with that).


 bpkengor wrote:

Agreed. There certainly seems to be a lot of female singers that are guilty of this style of singing.    why is that?    Any male vocalists ever accused of "nose singing"?

For me, a "nasal" vocalist is not inherently a turn off but the song/singer have to be really good for me to ignore it.     This one achieves on both counts in my book. 

 

R Kelly sings this way, too - makes me want to rip out his adenoids
{#Wall}No nose singing
still feelin' it, i guess...
 liser wrote:
Nose singing
 
Agreed. There certainly seems to be a lot of female singers that are guilty of this style of singing.    why is that?    Any male vocalists ever accused of "nose singing"?

For me, a "nasal" vocalist is not inherently a turn off but the song/singer have to be really good for me to ignore it.     This one achieves on both counts in my book. 

sia.jpg sia image by kissofclementine
This is Sia singing. Get her solo stuff.


 accordionista wrote:
a guilty pleasure- this is on the "Blue Crush" soundtrack- a cheesy but very fun surf movie!
  HAHA, i agree


Geez, honey: pick a note and sing it!
When I'm weak, I draw strength from you. I am making this comment directly to this song.
 gumby wrote:

Yes, and we like it.
It's still 1000x better than Neil Young's "normal" "singing" {#Tongue-out}
 
{#Yes}

Eternally grateful to my teenage daughter for turning her old folks on to this band.

 liser wrote:
Nose singing
 
Yes, and we like it.
It's still 1000x better than Neil Young's "normal" "singing" {#Tongue-out}
a guilty pleasure- this is on the "Blue Crush" soundtrack- a cheesy but very fun surf movie!
Magical.

Perfect vibe for the fogged in Los Angeles "winter" we're experiencing right now.


 sirrus wrote:

Especially if it's Tina Dico:



{#Hearteyes}
 

Not Tina Dico on this track, it's Sia. Can't fault the pic though! {#Cool}
 pimpbot5000 wrote:
Any tune where the singer freely admits to watching porn is alright by me.
 
Especially if it's Tina Dico:



{#Hearteyes}
Nose singing
Yet another RP-inspired purchase that I just LOVE!
 pimpbot5000 wrote:
Any tune where the singer freely admits to watching porn is alright by me.
 

So I'm working away, not really paying attention to the music. "Wait, did she just say...."
Well yes, yes she did.  So here I am living up to my moniker.  :-)

 justin_thyme wrote:

I feel the same about this song and the group. Aural ecstacy. A definite 10.
 
Couldn't agree more! You can be gellin' like a felon, or chillin'...but at the end of the day I really do like my Zero 7.

thewiseking wrote:
nice for shagging
Ahh, the King IS wise....
amma123 wrote:
I never get tired of this song, no matter how much I hear it. This was my first introduction to Zero 7, and I've been loving them ever since - but this still remains my favorite song of theirs.
I feel the same about this song and the group. Aural ecstacy. A definite 10.
nice for shagging
NeuroJoe wrote:
Makes me want to turn down the lights in my office, close my eyes and just .....
Too funny... trying to work here, but I just did that exact thing.
Makes me want to turn down the lights in my office, close my eyes and just .....