Amy MacDonald — The Furthest Star
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The furthest star in the sky, well that's the one that passed me by. I tried to wish upon that star, it didn't get me very far.
It fell on empty ears, it fell on empty hearts. And my dreams, they fell apart.
I'm always wishing I was someone else, I'm always hoping I can sell myself
But I'll be free for what I believe and I won't sell my soul just to achieve my goal. And I've been holding back the tears, dreaming all these years.
And I sing from the heart if you'll listen to me, everything I do is what I believe.
The lights went out across the world and your house of cards came tumbling down 'cause nothing stays and noting sticks when you're rolling with the lunatics.
But my star in the darkest sky twinkles and watches while the other stars die upon your empty ears and empty hearts.
I'm always wishing I was someone else, but I've given up the goals, I will never sell myself.
But I'll be free for what I believe and I won't sell my soul just to achieve my goal. And I've been holding back the tears, dreaming all these years.
And I sing from the heart if you'll listen to me, everything I do is what I believe.
The furthest star in the sky, well that's the one that passed me by. I tried to wish upon that star, it didn't get me very far.
It fell on empty ears, it fell on empty hearts. And my dreams, they fell apart.
I'm always wishing I was someone else, I'm always hoping I can sell myself
But I'll be free for what I believe and I won't sell my soul just to achieve my goal. And I've been holding back the tears, dreaming all these years.
And I sing from the heart if you'll listen to me, everything I do is what I believe.
The lights went out across the world and your house of cards came tumbling down 'cause nothing stays and noting sticks when you're rolling with the lunatics.
But my star in the darkest sky twinkles and watches while the other stars die upon your empty ears and empty hearts.
I'm always wishing I was someone else, but I've given up the goals, I will never sell myself.
But I'll be free for what I believe and I won't sell my soul just to achieve my goal. And I've been holding back the tears, dreaming all these years.
And I sing from the heart if you'll listen to me, everything I do is what I believe.
The furthest star in the sky, well that's the one that passed me by. I tried to wish upon that star, it didn't get me very far.
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Kinda boring, eh what?
do not like this kind of yodeling singing, by anyone. urg
she sounds a lot like the lead singer from Monsters and Men
RKeaton wrote:
So in other words, I'm right.
"Furthest" is also correct; as pointed out earlier, they are interchangeable, especially when used as an adjective, not as an adverb. Personally, I prefer to use "farthest" or "farther" when referring to physical distance, but it's ultimately a stylistic choice.
From oxforddictionaries.com
So in other words, I'm right.
"Furthest" is also correct; as pointed out earlier, they are interchangeable, especially when used as an adjective, not as an adverb. Personally, I prefer to use "farthest" or "farther" when referring to physical distance, but it's ultimately a stylistic choice.
From oxforddictionaries.com
michaelgmitchell wrote:
"Furthest is used for any progression that is greater than the one you are comparing it to (time, achievement, detail etc.). Farthest is used if the progression is distance (I went 15 miles farther than you did)."
That, from Miniature Donkey Talk Magazine.
So in other words, I'm right.
"Furthest is used for any progression that is greater than the one you are comparing it to (time, achievement, detail etc.). Farthest is used if the progression is distance (I went 15 miles farther than you did)."
That, from Miniature Donkey Talk Magazine.
So in other words, I'm right.
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
*If you want, we can discuss this further.
As long as you don't go any farther.
*If you want, we can discuss this further.
As long as you don't go any farther.
nice. I wouldn't put this in my top 10 artist list...but a pleasant voice and song
michaelgmitchell wrote:
"Furthest is used for any progression that is greater than the one you are comparing it to (time, achievement, detail etc.). Farthest is used if the progression is distance (I went 15 miles farther than you did)."
That, from Miniature Donkey Talk Magazine.
The words furthest and farthest are interchangeable. Farther and further are too, except in some phrases, often colloquialisms, where "further" is the only option*. I think if "farther" is right, then "further" can always be used there too.
Further can be a verb but we're not talking about that. It would not further our discussion.
*If you want, we can discuss this further.
"Furthest is used for any progression that is greater than the one you are comparing it to (time, achievement, detail etc.). Farthest is used if the progression is distance (I went 15 miles farther than you did)."
That, from Miniature Donkey Talk Magazine.
The words furthest and farthest are interchangeable. Farther and further are too, except in some phrases, often colloquialisms, where "further" is the only option*. I think if "farther" is right, then "further" can always be used there too.
Further can be a verb but we're not talking about that. It would not further our discussion.
*If you want, we can discuss this further.
Hmmm - my brain is saying ho hum - should I change the channel or wait it out?
RazzCat wrote:
Ditto on all counts.
First time (my befuddled brain thinks) I've heard her.
Made me sit up and really listen.
Love her voice. Wanna hear more of her...
Made me sit up and really listen.
Love her voice. Wanna hear more of her...
Ditto on all counts.
First time (my befuddled brain thinks) I've heard her.
Made me sit up and really listen.
Love her voice. Wanna hear more of her...
Made me sit up and really listen.
Love her voice. Wanna hear more of her...
RKeaton wrote:
"Furthest is used for any progression that is greater than the one you are comparing it to (time, achievement, detail etc.). Farthest is used if the progression is distance (I went 15 miles farther than you did)."
That, from Miniature Donkey Talk Magazine.
Shouldn't it be 'farthest'?
"Furthest is used for any progression that is greater than the one you are comparing it to (time, achievement, detail etc.). Farthest is used if the progression is distance (I went 15 miles farther than you did)."
That, from Miniature Donkey Talk Magazine.
Amy Macdonald is OK and all, but playing her right after Neko Case doesn't do her justice...
dwlangham wrote:
Oh, I was just thinking that I liked the inflections, as a change from most of what I've heard from her. And I particularly liked the staccato. :-) I'm not saying that just to be contrary... they really stood out to me as the things I most liked.
But you make a good point in general.... a lot of artists do way too much of that sort of thing.
Too many vocal inflections. Maybe the song would be more enjoyable if she sang it "straighter"? Plus I hate the staccato delivery of "I wished - upon - that star" etc.
Oh, I was just thinking that I liked the inflections, as a change from most of what I've heard from her. And I particularly liked the staccato. :-) I'm not saying that just to be contrary... they really stood out to me as the things I most liked.
But you make a good point in general.... a lot of artists do way too much of that sort of thing.
Shouldn't it be 'farthest'?
I like it. Not as much as some of the first songs of hers I heard but still pretty damn cool.
Too many vocal inflections. Maybe the song would be more enjoyable if she sang it "straighter"? Plus I hate the staccato delivery of "I wished - upon - that star" etc.
Second listen: 6->7 Maybe the (entry) audiophile-grade headphones helped. ;-)
Hmmmmm........7 plays in the last 30 days? Trying perhaps to catch up with all those songs released in the 80s and 90s?
Echoes of several people, need more listens and other tracks before the pendulum swings
But better...
Sorry, that vocal track is just not doing it for me.
sure... when the volume is cranked all the way up and you are listening on a cheap stereo with a lot of distortion
SDBob wrote:
SDBob wrote:
Is it just me or does she sound a little like Florence and the Machine?
Powerful,eloquent, and deep,
and Scottish...of course!
and Scottish...of course!
Supposedly Scottish but always seems to sound like Delores O'Riordon...who's Irish...go figure...
Is it just me or does she sound a little like Florence and the Machine?