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Spearhead — I Know I'm Not Alone
Album: Yell Fire!
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Released: 2006
Length: 4:00
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Whatever happened to the sun
It seems to always come
Back when we were young
We'd sing and party all night long
The season don't ever come on time no more
War paints over the years
And anger fills our tears
What happened to the sun

But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone
But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone

Everytime I read the news
I'm always more confused
Tellin' me to choose
But there's only lies to choose from
And how many died today
How many lost their homes or shot a gun
Or a loved one
What happen to our sons

But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone
And I know, I know, I know I'm not alone

I know I'm far away from home but I know I'm not alone
I know I'm far away from home but I know I'm not alone
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Why is the volume level for PSD selections so much lower than the main stream? 
I just discovered that Michael Franti was the frontman of Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy...  Wow, such a different sound!
 iTuner wrote:
Don't really know much about his music, but every hippie chick I know wants to have his baby. 
 
See, your mother was right, drugs are bad.
Really awesome live shows....  A San Francisco classic, bringing his soul to the front!  Spearhead is a prophet for our times.  If you can catch him with his documentary (I'm Not Alone) - it's an excellent experience.  He came up to Sebastopol, and it was just him, his bare feet, his acoustic guitar, and the film...  a POWERFUL film, a moving Q/A session with Michael sitting on the stage of the local high school, and then a mind-blowing, heart opening live acoustic solo set.  He's our Marley... 
The best combo: happening music that's socially conscious. Tell it like it is, brother, loud and proud!
 
Love to the Franti-man. Power to the peaceful. You can't have too much Spearhead!
 Stingray wrote:
WHERE IS THE MELODY?
Where the harmonies?
No rythm one can do anything with!

Just another filler-song!

Frankly?
I would not want this pressed onto a silver-disc!

"NO HUM" whatsoever!
 
WHERE IS YOUR CONTENT?
Where are the subtle words?
No content one can do anything with!

Just another filler post!

Honestly?
I would have you removed from this site!

"HO HUM" poster! 
thanks for playing michael......always provocative
Don't really know much about his music, but every hippie chick I know wants to have his baby. 
This is the theme for Jann Arden's summer show on CBC Radio.  Until this moment I thought they'd used one of her songs. Now with just one week left to go for her show, I know differently.  I hope we'll hear more on the radio from Jann in the future, her show has been very cool.
Going down to TO in November to see him.  I prefer his more angry protest stuff, but if this is as poppy as he gets, I'll take it!
WHERE IS THE MELODY?
Where the harmonies?
No rythm one can do anything with!

Just another filler-song!

Frankly?
I would not want this pressed onto a silver-disc!

"NO HUM" whatsoever!
awesome, love Michael
well, if U2 needs a b-side in the near future, then call Michael!


 lattalo wrote:

He has the balls to say it out loud what many of us are thinking, and he doesn't care if some small
minded pinhead calls him a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.  Have you done anything for your
fellow man today?
 

AMEN!
 gntlemanartist wrote:
Very powerful words for these dark days.
 
True.

I love this song.  Powerful and a great beat.  I actually have only heard his protest music.  I loved this song but didnt know it was him!! 

Actually the more I listen to it, it is more like his other protest music!! 
You are not alone!
He is coming to Billings Montana, they think he does just pop songs.
I can't wait for him to sing this, as well the other protest songs.  Ha Ha
Ha Ha.  I will be there to see it.
Hey, he opened for John Mayer this past Saturday night. I must say he was not bad at all. It also helped that he came out and played with Mayer as well....
With or without you...  with or without you...
 themotion wrote:
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
 
He has the balls to say it out loud what many of us are thinking, and he doesn't care if some small
minded pinhead calls him a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.  Have you done anything for your
fellow man today?


 prickelpit96 wrote:


No lyrics == no music?

What about Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Tschaikovsky, Mahler... ?

Or Keith Jarret and co?

 

Well - clearly that's just pop.

Pop-pop-pop.


 lmic wrote:

+1!!!

 

10++++!!!!!!!!
 sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
 
ktnsb wrote:
Is it mean to chuckle when people make comments disparaging the "intelligence" of something and in doing so they make grammatical and spelling errors?
   
CafeRacer wrote:
Not in the least.
 
doctec wrote:
No in the leest
 
stevo_b wrote:
Howling!

But lengthy public comment is.

Junk. 
Whiney political tripe.  Neil Young's nephew, perhaps?

lattalo wrote:
Who ever he is this CD is excellent, I recommend it. Thanks RP for introducing me to it!!!


+1!!!

stuntmandan wrote:
YELL FIRE! this whole album kicks ass, thanks RP
Agreed!!!!!!!!!!!! You are not alone in that thought.
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
No lyrics == no music? What about Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Tschaikovsky, Mahler... ? Or Keith Jarret and co?
themotion wrote:
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
At least Niel Young has a friend.
i'm with you, cause i like that.
doctec wrote:
No in the leest
Howling!
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
ktnsb wrote:
Is it mean to chuckle when people make comments disparaging the "intelligence" of something and in doing so they make grammatical and spelling errors?
No in the leest
duality2099 wrote:
Michael Franti? How about 'Michael Frantically trying to cash in on what little name recognition he has left'? For someone who started out in an Industrial Punk band, he sounds about as vanilla and middle-of-the-road as Bono these days.
Yah, but what's sadder than an old guy trying to be a punk? I don't have a problem with this song.
Michael Franti? How about 'Michael Frantically trying to cash in on what little name recognition he has left'? For someone who started out in an Industrial Punk band, he sounds about as vanilla and middle-of-the-road as Bono these days.
davin wrote:
Lunch party all night long
Lunch Lady all night long! Oh crap, did I say that out loud?
Lunch party all night long
YELL FIRE! this whole album kicks ass, thanks RP
If a little bit of Pete Yorn followed this song it would be a sweet transition.
themotion wrote:
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
Who ever he is this CD is excellent, I recommend it. Thanks RP for introducing me to it!!!
ktnsb wrote:
Is it mean to chuckle when people make comments disparaging the "intelligence" of something and in doing so they make grammatical and spelling errors?
Not in the least.
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
Is it mean to chuckle when people make comments disparaging the "intelligence" of something and in doing so they make grammatical and spelling errors?
xkolibuul wrote:
Oh please, you don't even know him. Talk about a self-righteously uninformed opinion.
holy jeez ... are you and Michael close?
Oh please, you don't even know him. Talk about a self-righteously uninformed opinion. themotion wrote:
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
But the cover makes him look like one Charlie Manson! (Better Marilyn than Charlie, the latter being one S-P-O-O-K-Y dude! )
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :)
But does he know the difference between the F-15 and the F-15E Strike Eagle?
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
My daughter likes to use lots of big words in complex sentences in her AP History essays. "The teacher likes it" is her reasoning. Sound enough but I usually give her my own piece of advice- " big words don't always convey big thoughts".
My daughter likes to use lots of big words in complex sentences in her AP History essays. "The teacher likes it" is her reasoning. Sound enough but I usually give her my own piece of advice- " big words don't always convey big thoughts".
93vx800 wrote:
OK, I've got to buy this album. Everything on it that RP plays is fun!
You should check out a couple of his other CDs: Home and Stay Human for starters.
I refrain from rating, because anything played after Vertical Horizon's crap sounds like a 10 to me. I am skewed.
OK, I've got to buy this album. Everything on it that RP plays is fun!
from a 8 to a 9 because it made me crank it up...
try the unofficial radioparadise chatroom: irc server: irc.efnet.net channel: #radioparadise
MadPercolator wrote:
He plays Langerado every year. There's a drinking contest for every time he says "how ya feelin'!" Still, he puts on a great show.
I got in trouble a few years ago at Telluride Bluegrass Festival for yelling "how u feelin' " in the kitchen at 6:00 in the morning after Spearhead's set. It was the first time I had seen them. We were having too much fun.
Fitting for the day after the 4th anniversary of the beginning of the war. Bring 'em home NOW!
He plays Langerado every year. There's a drinking contest for every time he says "how ya feelin'!" Still, he puts on a great show.
It is commercial when you start hearing it on a regular basis on Starbucks XM Channel. Several times a day. But I still like it.
electronicshaman wrote:
maybe its because I can't hear this properly in the office right now, but this sounds exactly like U2 to me...
Yeah, this sounds a lot more polished than Spearhead's first album. I would even dare to say 'commercial'. But that doesn't necessarily mean it would be bad at all.
winter wrote:
The more I hear from this CD, the more I think I need to get it.
... yup! know i'm not alone
JerseeeGirl wrote:
Right you are Johnnie - thanks for putting the snobs in their place. False. On several accounts. Just because it's "blatant" doesn't mean it's not intelligent. Some of the most powerful literature is very simple. Some of the most powerful music is simple. Sometimes idiotic, terrible lyrics are used in great songs.
Right on! Why this idiot is going to see the Franti idiot for the sixth and seventh times in less than a year...hooray for intelligent people with great songs!
maybe its because I can't hear this properly in the office right now, but this sounds exactly like U2 to me...
supremo wrote:
So I dig the Franti, but anyone else notice that Bill seems to announce them as an upcoming song more than most other songs? :)
I have, but I think it is more a symptom for Franti starting off his sets. I am not sure which one causes the other. And nice name!!
So I dig the Franti, but anyone else notice that Bill seems to announce them as an upcoming song more than most other songs? :)
The more I hear from this CD, the more I think I need to get it.
Right you are Johnnie - thanks for putting the snobs in their place. False. On several accounts. Just because it's "blatant" doesn't mean it's not intelligent. Some of the most powerful literature is very simple. Some of the most powerful music is simple. Sometimes idiotic, terrible lyrics are used in great songs.
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
False. On several accounts. Just because it's "blatant" doesn't mean it's not intelligent. Some of the most powerful literature is very simple. Some of the most powerful music is simple. Sometimes idiotic, terrible lyrics are used in great songs.
sproggit wrote:
and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
??? There has been a lot of pop music with itelligent lyrics. That's part what makes good pop muisc. Ever Heard of Todd Rundgren? Besides, simple, plain lyrics doesn't mean they are not intelligent. His message here is simple. Why complicate things?
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
Pops not music? What about songs with out lyrics? Do those fall into the pop or music cattigory?
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
I guess I like Franti more when he's not pushing me around with his lyrics. This is the best thing I've heard from this album.
I always think this is Dave Matthews. And for me, that's not a good thing.
i can't stop listening. also been a fan since disposable heroes, this guy is so smart, he needs to be heard and listen. television is the drug of our nation, the ole u.s.a. franti for president!
optimusprime10 wrote:
i think i'd listen to this song a lot if i quit my stupid job and moved somewhere totally unfamiliar. like washington. i've heard it's nice there.
It is, and you should. This song is great...all of his stuff is sincere and genuine
shua wrote:
If it wasn't franti then it might sound cheesy but if you see this guy you know he is the real deal. One of the most genuine performers I've ever seen. Go see him and feel the love!!!
Double Amen to that! Just got back a few weekends ago from seeing him two nights in a row...we floated all weekend on the huge aura of love that he brought to the shows! Believe in coexsistence, power to the peaceful!
Not Bad....
i think i'd listen to this song a lot if i quit my stupid job and moved somewhere totally unfamiliar. like washington. i've heard it's nice there.
jubilantme wrote:
this song is wonderful.
A tad overplayed. Much less poignant than "Light up ya lighter", but great though.
This is really nice...a 7. It could be an 8 with different vocals.
The words that to me distinguish Franti's message from the same issues tackled by, say, Gorillaz, are in the bridge: I walk to the front I open the gate I see a road there.
SpaceCase wrote:
This definitly a more commercial sounding tune for Franti....but I love it just the same....the mans got a message and he's delivering it....gotta commend him for that!!! Power to the peaceful!!! And always, Play more Franti....cause it seems like nowhere else has the balls to do so!!!
If it wasn't franti then it might sound cheesy but if you see this guy you know he is the real deal. One of the most genuine performers I've ever seen. Go see him and feel the love!!!
Luv it.
Never been a Franti fan but the last couple of songs you've played by him I've liked quite a bit. Still have total trust in RP's playlists
this song is wonderful.
I've been a fan of Franti since "Disposable Heroes..." I saw him play at our fabulous Vancouver Folk Festival (y'all MUST come next summer!) Later that day he walked by me and smiled. Damn he's sexy; I love tall guys and he's like 6'8"!
i love the sentiment. great voice. very sexy.
driver8 wrote:
I'm kind of new to RP and don't get to listen a lot - but i have managed to catch this song several times now. First time, it immediately grabbed my attention - the message for me is a definite 10. I had never heard of Michael Franti before but have googled and learn much since. I can see that I am alone in rating this a 10. But... thanks Michael - I Know I Am Not Alone - totally anyway. Michael talking about making the documentary: The most powerful thing I learned throughout the whole experience is how the gift of music opens all of our hearts and how in these times, that gift is more meaningful than ever. -- © I Know I Am Not Alone https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_know_i_am_not_alone/about.php You are not alone...this must be my album of the year so far. Franti is right on with these lyrics and gives me goose-bumps and gets me so fired up at the same time. I can't wait to see him again at the Filmore in Denver this October! (two nights!) Check out his tour this fall. Those who haven't seen him perform yet, go. The love present at these gatherings is phenominal! Take a chance, he'll ask "how you feelin'" fo sho!
weak sauce.
What a poor rating for such a great song. Great lyrics and melody. Thanks RP for introducing me to this band.
I'm kind of new to RP and don't get to listen a lot - but i have managed to catch this song several times now. First time, it immediately grabbed my attention - the message for me is a definite 10. I had never heard of Michael Franti before but have googled and learn much since. I can see that I am alone in rating this a 10. But... thanks Michael - I Know I Am Not Alone - totally anyway. Michael talking about making the documentary: The most powerful thing I learned throughout the whole experience is how the gift of music opens all of our hearts and how in these times, that gift is more meaningful than ever. -- © I Know I Am Not Alone https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_know_i_am_not_alone/about.php
This definitly a more commercial sounding tune for Franti....but I love it just the same....the mans got a message and he's delivering it....gotta commend him for that!!! Power to the peaceful!!! And always, Play more Franti....cause it seems like nowhere else has the balls to do so!!!
Entirely unremarkable. Wait. I just did.
I'm sorry, I haven't complained about any other song being played on RP (except for that Natalie Merchant cover of Bowie- that doesn't even count), but I've heard this song each of the last three days I've been listening to RP and it's not the frequency so much as it's just not very good and it's starting to drive me crraaaazeeeeee........ Then again, you did just play like 10 minutes of the Beatles. So I guess we're even.
...the rest of the album is even better! We just saw MF&S at the Britt in southern Oregon, and will see them again before the tour's over. One of the most beautiful souls in rock & roll... I'd be happier if they were playing the title track, or "Light Up Ya Lighter"...
radio friendly !@?*?@!
Whatever happen to the sun It seems to always come Back when we were young We'd sing and party all night long The season don't ever come on time no more War paints over the years and anger fills our tears What happen to the sun But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone Everytime I read the news I'm always more confused Tellin' me to choose But there's only lies to choose from And how many died today How many lost thier homes or shot a gun Or a loved one What happen to our sons But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone And I know, I know, I know I'm not alone I know I'm far away from home but I know I'm not alone I know I'm far away from home but I know I'm not alone
Very powerful words for these dark days.
jah_blessed wrote:
Yay, another insta-add Franti upload! More rock-oriented than his other songs. Kinda U2-ish.
don't hear the U2 and I've heard a lot of U2. New sound for Spearhead - more upbeat. Actually sounds similar to his last solo album. Me like!
jah_blessed wrote:
Yay, another insta-add Franti upload! More rock-oriented than his other songs. Kinda U2-ish.
Thank you - you've just identified exactly why I don't like this.
jah_blessed wrote:
Yay, another insta-add Franti upload! More rock-oriented than his other songs. Kinda U2-ish.
I'd say more than kinda
Yay, another insta-add Franti upload! More rock-oriented than his other songs. Kinda U2-ish.