Dan Mangan — Road Regrets
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We drive until the gas is gone
And then walk until our feet are torn
Crawl until we feed the soil
Film the whole thing
It's all business in the left-hand lane
Drive there and then drive back again
Escape can't be the only way
To escape
So I've gotten used to coffee sweats
Still getting used to road regrets
And hell I took you up on all your threats
To leave
It's a shame
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
That takes you back to from where it is you came
And Robbie likes his country tunes
It's never been the lens that I see through
But I guess driving for a week or two
Puts words in your mouth
So find dodge and then get out of it
It's about as country as I get
So you ain't living 'til you're living it
Not dead 'til you die
But watch out for the paraphrase
'Cause they will crown you and they will take your legs
See the gas is more than what you get paid
But do it anyway
It's a shame
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
That takes you back to from where it is you came
It's a shame
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
It takes you back to from where it is you came
And then walk until our feet are torn
Crawl until we feed the soil
Film the whole thing
It's all business in the left-hand lane
Drive there and then drive back again
Escape can't be the only way
To escape
So I've gotten used to coffee sweats
Still getting used to road regrets
And hell I took you up on all your threats
To leave
It's a shame
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
That takes you back to from where it is you came
And Robbie likes his country tunes
It's never been the lens that I see through
But I guess driving for a week or two
Puts words in your mouth
So find dodge and then get out of it
It's about as country as I get
So you ain't living 'til you're living it
Not dead 'til you die
But watch out for the paraphrase
'Cause they will crown you and they will take your legs
See the gas is more than what you get paid
But do it anyway
It's a shame
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
That takes you back to from where it is you came
It's a shame
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
It takes you back to from where it is you came
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Poacher wrote:
It's no secret that the Queen loves a pearl necklace.
Am I the first to say I think it is interesting to see a Pearl Necklace on the Queen?
I have my coat and I am out of the door. . .
I have my coat and I am out of the door. . .
It's no secret that the Queen loves a pearl necklace.
Am I the first to say I think it is interesting to see a Pearl Necklace on the Queen?
I have my coat and I am out of the door. . .
I have my coat and I am out of the door. . .
I thought that nightmare would never end. Who told that guy he could write lyrics?
Never heard this but like it.
Dan would be laughing hysterically to learn that he followed Radiohead in a music mix of any kind anywhere. But then, this IS Radio Paradise.
Don't understand the need to react to anyone's opinion to the point of used energy and emotion. Like it? Then like it...hate it? Then hate it...who really cares? If you're gonna say something here in the forum to a negative extent then for crying out loud...have some humor. Get it? Goooooood!!! Geeeeeeeez. 
Took me awhile, but I like this guy and love this song
I'm sorry but the guitar rhythm is really annoying.
INTELLIGENT MUSIC.
And from a fellow Canadian eh.
And from a fellow Canadian eh.
You all know what I like about Dan Mangan, right? I only hear these guys on RP! 
Cynaera wrote:
In summer of 2011 you wrote to me:
"Anyway - just wanted to let you know that I think we're on the same page. Big hugs to you..."
As you know, I do not read Stephan King novels, (Gr)Annie,
one reason why it's hard to be on the same page.
Wishes to the police-chief in Oregon,
Stingray
Word. Stingray will never go away. He will never grow up. He will never shut up. He will not be anything more than an anomaly in an otherwise pretty cool environment. He is a character in a Stephen King novel. And we can ignore him, even as we try to feel sorry for him and/or understand his quirks.
Meanwhile, the RP music plays on, and we can love it or hate it, comment on it or not, with dignity, respect, and hopefully, the lack of that barf-icon.
Freedom..... I sorta love it. *breathes deep and savors the feeling of it*
Meanwhile, the RP music plays on, and we can love it or hate it, comment on it or not, with dignity, respect, and hopefully, the lack of that barf-icon.
Freedom..... I sorta love it. *breathes deep and savors the feeling of it*
In summer of 2011 you wrote to me:
"Anyway - just wanted to let you know that I think we're on the same page. Big hugs to you..."
As you know, I do not read Stephan King novels, (Gr)Annie,
one reason why it's hard to be on the same page.
Wishes to the police-chief in Oregon,
Stingray
ABSOLUTELY SUPER-TERRIBLE!
Among the worst I have heard on RP!
MUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Among the worst I have heard on RP!
MUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just not feelin' it for Mr. Mangan, and if I ever hear Robots again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have you people even listened to the song?
Do you have your computer hooked up to your old AM radio?
There is angst, openness, heart and soul, not to mention humour in his songs.
The real deal.
I saw this guy in a small venue. WOW, what a show!
Check out the animated video of this song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hviiGCkVMiY
Do you have your computer hooked up to your old AM radio?
There is angst, openness, heart and soul, not to mention humour in his songs.
The real deal.
I saw this guy in a small venue. WOW, what a show!
Check out the animated video of this song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hviiGCkVMiY
Word. Stingray will never go away. He will never grow up. He will never shut up. He will not be anything more than an anomaly in an otherwise pretty cool environment. He is a character in a Stephen King novel. And we can ignore him, even as we try to feel sorry for him and/or understand his quirks.
Meanwhile, the RP music plays on, and we can love it or hate it, comment on it or not, with dignity, respect, and hopefully, the lack of that barf-icon.
Freedom..... I sorta love it. *breathes deep and savors the feeling of it*
Meanwhile, the RP music plays on, and we can love it or hate it, comment on it or not, with dignity, respect, and hopefully, the lack of that barf-icon.
Freedom..... I sorta love it. *breathes deep and savors the feeling of it*
I'm in Cascadia's 2nd floor (Portland), but I agree with you Macadavy. Good music.
macadavy wrote:
macadavy wrote:
Hello - He's Canajun, eh! From my hometown Vancouver, way up there in Cascadia's attic. Oh, an' Stingray, get lost, eh?
Hello - He's Canajun, eh! From my hometown Vancouver, way up there in Cascadia's attic. Oh, an' Stingray, get lost, eh?
Stingray wrote:
Shut up Physicsgenius.
STUPID MUSIC!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
Shut up Physicsgenius.
dare i say that this song follows the trend of current music in sound, but does it one better...? dig.
joanot wrote:
I am EUROPEAN, and i like it. US gave birth to all the modern music. It´s one of the biggest aportations to the history of humanity.
Like Coca-cola.
But I must say that I don´t like american coffe.
( Sorry ).
I'd like to think the UK could get some credit with the Beatles... Sure, early Brit rock may have been influenced by black jazz and soul artists, but to say that the US gave birth to all modern music is more then a bit of a stretch.
Unless I'm missing some irony somewhere...
I am EUROPEAN, and i like it. US gave birth to all the modern music. It´s one of the biggest aportations to the history of humanity.
Like Coca-cola.
But I must say that I don´t like american coffe.
( Sorry ).
I'd like to think the UK could get some credit with the Beatles... Sure, early Brit rock may have been influenced by black jazz and soul artists, but to say that the US gave birth to all modern music is more then a bit of a stretch.
Unless I'm missing some irony somewhere...
It's a shame, it's a crying shame, that this song contains only four notes, but them's the breaks 
Love this album.
(will this push the comments down far enough that I don't see the word Stingray ?) yep... perfect.
no applause, just throw money (T Rundgren)
Stingray wrote:
Honey, you really need to get back on your medication. Do it soon. Today. And feel free to go away until the drugs kick in and make you a human being again.
STUPID MUSIC!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
Honey, you really need to get back on your medication. Do it soon. Today. And feel free to go away until the drugs kick in and make you a human being again.
joanot wrote:
I am EUROPEAN, and i like it. US gave birth to all the modern music. It´s one of the biggest aportations to the history of humanity.
Like Coca-cola.
But I must say that I don´t like american coffe.
( Sorry ).
Best cup a joe I ever had was in Zurich. Beat the hell out of Starbucks. Sorry for the violent imagery.
I am EUROPEAN, and i like it. US gave birth to all the modern music. It´s one of the biggest aportations to the history of humanity.
Like Coca-cola.
But I must say that I don´t like american coffe.
( Sorry ).
Best cup a joe I ever had was in Zurich. Beat the hell out of Starbucks. Sorry for the violent imagery.
Stingray wrote:
I am EUROPEAN, and i like it. US gave birth to all the modern music. It´s one of the biggest aportations to the history of humanity.
Like Coca-cola.
But I must say that I don´t like american coffe.
( Sorry ).
STUPID MUSIC!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
I am EUROPEAN, and i like it. US gave birth to all the modern music. It´s one of the biggest aportations to the history of humanity.
Like Coca-cola.
But I must say that I don´t like american coffe.
( Sorry ).
Mediocre? Yup!
Bill, you just made my day!
Stingray wrote:
Well that's why we don't let you run things.
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to be pressed onto a silver disc!
Well that's why we don't let you run things.
h8rhater wrote:
Dan Mangan is Canadian. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
EUROPE gave birth to 2 world wars but we're not holding that bullshit against you.
No. Perish the thought. Spot the troll...
Dan Mangan is Canadian. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
EUROPE gave birth to 2 world wars but we're not holding that bullshit against you.
No. Perish the thought. Spot the troll...
tompoll wrote:
h8rhater, if I ever grew to dislike you, would that make me a h8rhaterhater? Let's hope it never comes to that—too confusing. You're okay in my book.
. . . and if I grew to dislike you, would that make me a h8rhaterhaterhater?
(sorry, I couldn't resist . . . besides, we can commiserate over the pitiful Seahawks)
h8rhater, if I ever grew to dislike you, would that make me a h8rhaterhater? Let's hope it never comes to that—too confusing. You're okay in my book.
. . . and if I grew to dislike you, would that make me a h8rhaterhaterhater?
(sorry, I couldn't resist . . . besides, we can commiserate over the pitiful Seahawks)
h8rhater wrote:
Dan Mangan is Canadian. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
EUROPE gave birth to 2 world wars but we're not holding that bullshit against you. Perhaps it is not the music that is stupid.
Personally, I prefer the robot song.
h8rhater, if I ever grew to dislike you, would that make me a h8rhaterhater? Let's hope it never comes to that—too confusing. You're okay in my book.
Dan Mangan is Canadian. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
EUROPE gave birth to 2 world wars but we're not holding that bullshit against you. Perhaps it is not the music that is stupid.
Personally, I prefer the robot song.
h8rhater, if I ever grew to dislike you, would that make me a h8rhaterhater? Let's hope it never comes to that—too confusing. You're okay in my book.
Decent... starts off a little too retarded, but it truly isn't bad by the end. This song's gotta be an acquired taste.
On_The_Beach wrote:
It wasn't intended for halfwits.
It wasn't intended for halfwits.
mandolin wrote: ...he's Canadian you know...
Stingray wrote:
as a proud new resident of Canada, i take exception.
Stingray wrote:
WORSE!!
as a proud new resident of Canada, i take exception.
Poacher wrote:
You are a wicked, wicked man, you know that?
A pearl necklace on our Queenie. . . who would have thought that?
You are a wicked, wicked man, you know that?
Stingray wrote:
Don't like it? That's a crying shame, that's the breaks....
STUPID MUSIC!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
Don't like it? That's a crying shame, that's the breaks....
Check out the video for this song. I believe it won an award in Canada for the best video of the year. It is pretty cool.
I dig it.
Man, I just really dislike this song - totally irritates me...
Stingray wrote:
Dan Mangan is Canadian. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
EUROPE gave birth to 2 world wars but we're not holding that bullshit against you. Perhaps it is not the music that is stupid.
Personally, I prefer the robot song.
STUPID MUSIC!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
Dan Mangan is Canadian. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
EUROPE gave birth to 2 world wars but we're not holding that bullshit against you. Perhaps it is not the music that is stupid.
Personally, I prefer the robot song.
Stin GRAY....................... Lighten up. It seems you have some regrets, so got off that road and move on with your life.
Stingray wrote:
Deep thoughts Stingray
STUPID MUSIC!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
Deep thoughts Stingray
Mangan's music is getting around. I believe the ending scene of last week's Stargate-Universe featured one of his songs. Considering the show is shot in Vancouver, using a local indie artist's music is a nice touch.
Good music.
Good music.
mandolin wrote:
that would be an excellent pairing!
...this song needs to be paired up with the way...
that would be an excellent pairing!
Stingray wrote:
It wasn't intended for halfwits.
STUPID MUSIC!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
It wasn't intended for halfwits.
I've seen Dan Mangan guy get 300 people clapping in unison... 'because Robots need love too!'
Very cool and very good at what he does.
Also quite a humble guy after the show while selling just enough merchandise to get to the next town...
ROCK ON DANNY BOY!
its a shame.... its a crying shame.... them's the breaks..... and ain't it always the way.... it takes you to from where it is you came...
woot woot!
Very cool and very good at what he does.
Also quite a humble guy after the show while selling just enough merchandise to get to the next town...
ROCK ON DANNY BOY!
its a shame.... its a crying shame.... them's the breaks..... and ain't it always the way.... it takes you to from where it is you came...
woot woot!
mandolin wrote:
...he's canadian, you know...
WORSE!!
...he's canadian, you know...
WORSE!!
I wish he'd shut his mouth so I could hear the drums properly, which sound quite tasty
Stingray wrote:
...he's canadian, you know...
"You ain't living 'til you're living it. Not dead until you die."
STUPID MUSIC!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
...he's canadian, you know...
"You ain't living 'til you're living it. Not dead until you die."
A pearl necklace on our Queenie. . . who would have thought that?
chuckwhiteski wrote:
It is available on iTunes — as well as LegalSounds.com
WE DO NOT NEED NO iTUNES and other money-making machinery!
WE SUCK MUSIC FOR FREE!
...and that's good so!
It is available on iTunes — as well as LegalSounds.com
WE DO NOT NEED NO iTUNES and other money-making machinery!
WE SUCK MUSIC FOR FREE!
...and that's good so!
STUPID MUSIC!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
It seems US and A gave birth to a whole generation
of singer-songwriter bullshitters of that kind!
Believe me - I would not allow such a mediocre song to
be pressed onto a silver disc!
A CRYING SHAME!
Meh. Not engaging me
.
....hey, this album'll be released in the 'states on august 24th!..
(seriously, who's the brilliant canadian behind the decision to delay the american release one full year?!)
(seriously, who's the brilliant canadian behind the decision to delay the american release one full year?!)
84MacGuy wrote:
It is available on iTunes — as well as LegalSounds.com
Great song. Too bad it is not available on iTunes. 
It is available on iTunes — as well as LegalSounds.com
Great song. Too bad it is not available on iTunes.
Baby_M wrote:
You nailed it.
I dunno, it needs . . . something.
Another chord, perhaps?
Another chord, perhaps?
You nailed it.
...this song needs to be paired up with the way...
Robots like this a little better, but not much.
...love this song - love the opening, love the lyrics, love the tension pent up in the drums...
I dunno, it needs . . . something.
Another chord, perhaps?
Another chord, perhaps?
Stingray wrote:
Them's the breaks
7
CRYING SHAME!!!
1
1
Them's the breaks
7
martinc wrote:
A Vancouverite with a sense of humour. I mean frog earrings on the Queen.
Not to mention the lightening bolt and what looks like armymen figurines in the crown.
A Vancouverite with a sense of humour. I mean frog earrings on the Queen.
Not to mention the lightening bolt and what looks like armymen figurines in the crown.
CRYING SHAME!!!
1
1
Been listening to this and the Upload channel for an hour and this one gets the highest rating thus far (a 9). The opening lyrics are powerful and ring true for me:
We drive until the gas is gone
And then walk until our feet are torn
Crawl until we feed the soil
This is called commitment.
We drive until the gas is gone
And then walk until our feet are torn
Crawl until we feed the soil
This is called commitment.
martinc wrote:
A Vancouverite with a sense of humour. I mean frog earrings on the Queen.
Oh my. How very naughty. High comedy, indeed.
A Vancouverite with a sense of humour. I mean frog earrings on the Queen.
Oh my. How very naughty. High comedy, indeed.
OK Bill.... here's another fine mess you have gotten me into.... could not resist any longer, I had to have this album. The Amazon price is outrageous, 30 bucks, but if you folks follow links to the Dan's website the download is quite reasonable. Sorry Bill... no Amazon commission this time, but I normally use that route.
Mangan's a refreshing new voice to hear on RP. Plus, he is from the Pacific NW, so he must be good.
if you're going to play him, play this song. so much better than the robots one.
One of those that I want to like, but it doesn't quite come together for me. It's a shame, shame, shame, a crying shame.
martinc wrote:
Love Danny. My gosh, I didn't even SEE the earrings! Hilarious.
"It's a crying shame ..."
A shame more people aren't keen to this intelligent Canadian artist.
A Vancouverite with a sense of humour. I mean frog earrings on the Queen.
Love Danny. My gosh, I didn't even SEE the earrings! Hilarious.
"It's a crying shame ..."
A shame more people aren't keen to this intelligent Canadian artist.
Keep finding myself with this chorus stuck in my head... moving up from 7 to 8.
Just saw the newly signed (Arts & Crafts) Mangan play a showcase at Canadian Music Week in Toronto. His energy, stage-presence and ability to play off the crowd will bring him big things in the near future. Kudos to RP for discovering this clever lyricist.
mandolin wrote:
...so many people in the same device.
...nice, nice, very nice...
...so many people in the same device.
damo wrote:
A Vancouverite with a sense of humour. I mean frog earrings on the Queen.
really enjoyable song. it's funny how this works out... i just called my local radio station in vancouver the other day about this song. and wouldn't you know, he's a vancouver-ite. reminded me of 'the Church' when i first heard it.
A Vancouverite with a sense of humour. I mean frog earrings on the Queen.
Oh, Dan Mangan, come to Beijing! Please.
I enjoy this song.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Dan performing on an NBC talk show that starts at 11:35pm in the future...
I wouldn't be surprised to see Dan performing on an NBC talk show that starts at 11:35pm in the future...
...nice, nice, very nice...
I like this story.
I really like this song. It caught me from the start and contrary to some others' comments, I thought some of the lyrics were really quite cleverly descriptive. Oh well, to each his own...
BTW, I was pleased to see the song rating go up a notch after I rated it.
BTW, I was pleased to see the song rating go up a notch after I rated it.
fredriley wrote:
i am afraid this is all i can hear now.
Same descending note sequence throughout the song. Ho-hum
i am afraid this is all i can hear now.
Same descending note sequence throughout the song. Ho-hum
More than one guitar chord would be nice, too.
More than one guitar chord would be nice, too.
re: serendipity.
my friend's band was just touring with him. maybe you saw them in london too! woo.
my friend's band was just touring with him. maybe you saw them in london too! woo.
Too much rhyming. The lyrics make me cringe.
Hey cool! I saw this guy while I was in London two weeks ago; though I'd never heard of him, I was meeting a friend who is a big fan. Turned out to be a pretty great show, and now I come back and he's being played on RP. Serendipity seems to dictate that I buy his album...
Sounds like the Frames
really enjoyable song. it's funny how this works out... i just called my local radio station in vancouver the other day about this song. and wouldn't you know, he's a vancouver-ite. reminded me of 'the Church' when i first heard it.
Judging by that acoustic guitar in the start I think a more apt title would be Road Tourettes.
You must be kidding/sarcastic.