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EMF — Unbelievable
Album: Schubert Dip
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Total ratings: 1478









Released: 1991
Length: 3:28
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You burden me with your questions
You'd have me tell no lies
You're always asking what it's all about
But don't listen to my replies
You say to me I don't talk enough
But when I do I'm a fool
These times I've spent, I've realized
I'm going to shoot through
And leave you

The things, you say
Your purple prose just gives you away
The things, you say
You're unbelievable

You burden me with your problems
By telling me more than mine
I'm always so concerned
With the way you say
You've always go to stop
To think of us being one
Is more than I ever know
But this time, I realize
I'm going to shoot through
And leave you

The things, you say
Your purple prose just gives you away
The things, you say
You're unbelievable

Seemingly lastless, don't mean
You can ask us
Pushing down the relative
Bringing out your higher self
Think of the fine times
Pushing down the better few
Instead of bringing out the clues
To want the world and everything your asked to
Brace yourself with the grace of ease
I know this world ain't what it seems
(What the fuck was that?)
(It's unbelievable)

You burden me with your questions
You'd have me tell no lies
You're always asking what it's all about
But don't listen to my replies
You say to me I don't talk enough
But when I do I'm a fool
These times I've spent, I've realized
I'm going to shoot through
And leave you

The things, you say
Your purple prose just gives you away
The things, you say
It's why I love you more
The things, you say
Your purple prose just gives you away
The things, you say
You're unbelievable

Oh!
You're unbelievable
Comments (59)add comment
The “Oh” sample comes from US comedian Andrew Dice Clay, that was released on Def Jam. The band therefore had to get hold of anyone in the Def Jam office to clear the sample. They were flown to Los Angeles to meet EMI.

If y'all don't know Andrew Dice Clay's humor, you may be a bit shocked, 😂 lol

Somehow, I ended up with a CD of his in the 90's that my wife, to this day, still won't let me play when she's around.
😆 
He is certainly crass & a dastardly womanizing pig. 
It's one of those guys where you go...
...I can't help but laugh, but, damn son.
Posted 7 months ago by alrobley9    [ Reply ]
I *LOVE* this song..  But am I the only one who hears "Only love can break your heart" in the background piano over and over again?
Posted 11 months ago by ZenAce    [ Reply ]
If we're going to use 80s samples I recommend some Mr. T.  "Don't gimme that jibba jabba!"
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 kenpdubya wrote:



 
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 birdman42 wrote:



Amen to that. Sometimes I wish we could add a qualifier to our ratings - Likeable but really annoying.



Interesting comment! I sort of agree. I have to give it more thought. Brings back memories!  PS:  Where is that guy that always comments:  "more cowbell"? LOL!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by kenpdubya    [ Reply ]
Love this tune. Brings back memories from an "unbelievable" decade.
Posted 1 year ago by fletchoid    [ Reply ]
 ShamanManu wrote:

same here {#Smile}
it got on my nerves when it was popular {#Think} but I like it just fine now {#Cheesygrin}



Amen to that. Sometimes I wish we could add a qualifier to our ratings - Likeable but really annoying.
Posted 1 year ago by birdman42    [ Reply ]
O M G this is so frickin danceable. You know are you are girl
Posted 1 year ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard this in a long time! Brings back memories. Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
This song hits a very specific time in my life that was great and hearing it always makes me happy.
Posted 3 years ago by Flying_Donut    [ Reply ]
It's a shame that this was their only hit. I love the style!
Posted 3 years ago by guterthorsten    [ Reply ]
I remember singing this song when it came out in '91, over and over, as I was removing myself from an unpleasant situation.  I still find myself dancing to it as I recall getting out of that situation to something better.
Posted 3 years ago by mjlucas    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
It seems that those who like this are remembering enjoyable events where this was a soundtrack. However, is this a good piece of music? Not to me. When the standard is "I was high as a kite and yet can still remember the music that was playing", maybe the ratings should factor this in. I however don't see the merits of this piece.
 You make too many assumptions. I rate you a 1.

Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
It seems that those who like this are remembering enjoyable events where this was a soundtrack. However, is this a good piece of music? Not to me. When the standard is "I was high as a kite and yet can still remember the music that was playing", maybe the ratings should factor this in. I however don't see the merits of this piece.
Posted 3 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Ништяк, бодряк
Posted 3 years ago by falconsk    [ Reply ]
really cannot believe RP  would play this guff.
what a shit song!
Posted 3 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
Irresistible dance track!    
Posted 3 years ago by brian.gass77551    [ Reply ]
 t0m5k1 wrote:
Gotta love the use of  Andrew Dice Clay Samples.

Always reminds me of great times I had in the 90's
 
Wow! I'd never noticed Dice before. But now that you pointed it out!
Posted 3 years ago by Slickamoe    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
What the fuck WAS that?
 

exstasy mother fuker - emf
Posted 4 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
My wild berlin times... Love it!
Posted 4 years ago by gerigkmarkus519    [ Reply ]
Another song I never want to hear again
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
What the fuck WAS that?
 

It was unbelievable!
Posted 4 years ago by wiegandshawn    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
killing some stupid super ego (arrogance)song... ironic. I love this song.

 
Posted 5 years ago by taklalaratar    [ Reply ]
Gotta love the use of  Andrew Dice Clay Samples.

Always reminds me of great times I had in the 90's
Posted 5 years ago by t0m5k1    [ Reply ]
 Pjesnik wrote:
What is EMF? Electromotive Force?
 
Wiki has a portion on this: 

The name EMF is believed to be an acronym of Epsom Mad Funkers, a name taken from a fan club of the band New Order.[2]

The song "Head the Ball", which featured on the remix single release of "Lies," featured the repeating lines "electromotive force" and "ecstasy mother fucker". On the band's 1991 album Schubert Dip, after the song "Longtime", there is a hidden track titled "EMF". In this, the chorus lyrics start off with "E for Ecstasy, M for my mind's in my feet, F from us to you" and then move on to "E for Ecstasy, M for mother fucker mother fucker, F from us to you".


I've always gone with "English Mother Fuckers" myself....

Long Live RP!!

Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
What is EMF? Electromotive Force?
Posted 5 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 drewd wrote:
Most Excellent!! The date is wrong though. Should be 1991. I remember the time period very well. I had just gotten home from the Gulf war.

 
Same here...I'm this close to going 8→9...and while I wasn't in the Gulf War in '91, I was a freshman in HS and this was FOR SURE one of the few non-Rap tracks I liked back then.  I think the date issue comes up though because it was released as a single only back then....maybe it was re-released on the album in 2000.  Still...I say Long Live RP!!

Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
banger
Posted 5 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
nuthin' wrong with it. not only probably only on RP, but quite consistent - witness shearwater that follows. 
Posted 5 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
Nice! I embarrass my tween terribly by surreptitiously dancing to this whenever I hear it in public. 
Posted 6 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
What the fuck WAS that?
 
Sounded like a cross between Nick Drake and Gordon Lightfoot.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
On RP, if I reach over and turn up the volume on a song, then I automatically channel a Bill-an-Ted-inspired "Most Excellent"!
Posted 6 years ago by scott_bruce    [ Reply ]
The lyrics work just as fine if you substitute "unacceptable" for "unbelievable". Thanks
Posted 6 years ago by Mackmoney3000    [ Reply ]
What the fuck WAS that?
Posted 6 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
There's Nothing that gets by Bill
Posted 7 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
I loved the "Rave New World" compilation that this was on ages ago.

Posted 7 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
Au contraire, Shmelo - I give it an 8. Could have been a 7, but you provoked me. I suspect that this sort of diversity is what most of us come to RP for. pxd
Posted 7 years ago by pxd    [ Reply ]
Wha Wah Woah!  Fun song.
Posted 7 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
Garbage.
Posted 7 years ago by Shmelo    [ Reply ]
Always enjoyed this song, when it was first out!
Posted 7 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Over-commercialized , although its not the songs or the artists fault for it. This song is like a screw going into my head reminding me of any crappy car commercial that is made .   
Posted 7 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Funny (but good) to hear on RP.  Album kind of bad tho...I would prefer Jesus Jones instead.  
Posted 7 years ago by agd3    [ Reply ]
Most Excellent!! The date is wrong though. Should be 1991. I remember the time period very well. I had just gotten home from the Gulf war.
Posted 7 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]

Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 moodfood wrote:
  gotta follow this with some Spin Doctors..{#Dancingbanana_2}

 
No. 
Posted 7 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
I cannot believe this is the first time I've heard it here after all these years!
Posted 7 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
I can't believe I'm hearing this here!
I love it!
Posted 7 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
  gotta follow this with some Spin Doctors..{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
 gratefulgator wrote:
Blast from the past!  Don't mind hearing this every once in awhile for sure.

 
same here {#Smile}
it got on my nerves when it was popular {#Think} but I like it just fine now {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 7 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Well, thought VLC got the wrong stream but... reminds me of good old times {#Drunk}{#Bananasplit}
Posted 8 years ago by snegel    [ Reply ]
Blast from the past!  Don't mind hearing this every once in awhile for sure.
Posted 8 years ago by gratefulgator    [ Reply ]
This hasn't been played on RP in 12 years?
Posted 8 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure if the transition from the Staples to this is jarring or brilliant. Maybe both...
Posted 8 years ago by mdnlsn    [ Reply ]
Haha!! Good ol' days! Thanks for this. :D :D
Posted 8 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
GREAT SONG !
Posted 19 years ago by liquidham    [ Reply ]
You have GOT to be kidding me.
Posted 19 years ago by deadmessengers    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard EMF since High School. Brings back the memories :)
Posted 19 years ago by BagelBoy    [ Reply ]
Used to bounce around in the car to this. Amusing nostalgia now.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]