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the boy with a cryptic name Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 11:23 AM |
Another great song using the Travis speciality of lively tune and sad lyrics. Actually, sad doesn't cover it, have a look at the lyrics below. Poor guy, he must have told a lot of lies when he was 17 :P
Download it now from 7digital, Amazon or probably iTunes though iTunes doesn't work for me, or wait until tomorrow...
The Ballad of J. Smith
He watched the shadows
On the walls of his room
And the silence will speak too soon
And he held her tightly
So tight he could tell
He knew the feeling so well
He said "Pretty baby will you marry me?"
She said "You'd look shit upon my family tree"
And that's when he realised he'd have to start again
And just when you think you've got it figured out
They light seven candles and you're blowing them out
You know that you're going to have to light them all again
You see her turning night into day
And the broken television display
And I know you're hurting
But tonight I can pray
Cos you've got to think for yourself
Lie down everyone
Close your eyes and look for the sun
Even they don't know where it's gone
Reminiscing of days when you knew that you belong
He said "Pretty baby will you marry me?"
She said "You'd look shit upon my family tree"
And that's when he realised he'd have to start again
And just when you think you've got it figured out
They light seven candles and you're blowing them out
You know that you're going to have to light them all again |
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TheBoyWithAName Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 11:49 AM |
You're a gods gift James, thank you! I'm gonna buy the single now, hope Ballad of J. Smith is included on the Swedish release, cause I only know how to do it from Swedish shops :P
Lie down everyone
Close your eyes and look for the sun
Even they don't know where it's gone
Reminiscing of days when you knew that you belong
It's already one of my favourite Travis songs, should have been on the album!!!!!! |
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TheBoyWithAName Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 12:26 PM |
Song To Self isn't avaible in Sweden yet :(
But I found something else to buy for myself:
Travis: Absolute - Travis (interview Cd)
I also found this!!!!:
Travis: Sight & Sound : At The Palace 2-DVD/CD
What the h##l is this an official release cause I don't have all the extras on mine?
24. Somewhere Else (dvd Extras)
25. Some Sad Song (dvd Extras)
26. Some Sad Song (dvd Extras)
27. Some Sad Song (dvd Extras)
28. Last Christmas (dvd Extras)
29. Tuning Guitar (dvd Extras)
30. Last Christmas (dvd Extras)
31. Last Christmas (dvd Extras)
32. Last Christmas (dvd Extras)
33. Last Christmas (dvd Extras)
34. Somewhere Else (dvd Extras)
35. La Cucaracha (dvd Extras)
36. La Cucaracha (dvd Extras)
37. Tuning Guitar (dvd Extras)
38. Tuning Guitar (dvd Extras)
39. Somewhere Else (dvd Extras)
I might buy this one as well cause it's pretty cheap. |
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everyday_face Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 12:58 PM |
the boy with a cryptic name wrote:
He said "Pretty baby will you marry me?"
She said "You'd look shit upon my family tree"
And that's when he realised he'd have to start again
And just when you think you've got it figured out
They light seven candles and you're blowing them out
You know that you're going to have to light them all again
Thanks for that. I think this now means we can remove '7 Candles' from the list of 'mystery songs'. :) |
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BenFilbert Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 1:30 PM |
I love it! Again, a BRILLIANT Ode To J Smith b-side. Certainly a top 15 b-side, probably top 10. The future is very exciting. :) More songs like this please guys! :) lol
From iTunes through my iPod Touch. |
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wdiarom Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 5:10 PM |
Thanks for the lyrics. Truly Travis!! :D
(Love at first sight!!!) |
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TheBoyWithAName Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 5:27 PM |
I think this is one of the best Travis songs ever.
Maybe I'm just having a crush on it, but it's a wonderful tune, goes well with Song To Self, I think! |
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Mikko85 Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 5:57 PM |
As if anyone needed proof that this is a band completely revitalised, think you just have to listen to the 'Ode' b-sides. The difference in quality to the TBWNN era b-sides is amazing. Not that those were bad, it's just....
This, Used to Belong and Sarah aren't just great b-side songs, they're great songs full stop. Especially Used to Belong, which is near enough my favourite Travis song of the last 8 years or so.
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Rammsfer Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 6:32 PM |
Damn
l really need to buy it!
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BenFilbert Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 7:13 PM |
| I still think TBWNN b-sides are really great, but yes, these Ode b-sides are brilliant! :) |
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Lu122 Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 9:12 PM |
| AMAZING SONG! |
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Nikki Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 9:33 PM |
| I've only listened to it once so far, but my first reaction is I really love it!!! :) Great song. |
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I Came in Through the Bathroom Window Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 10:48 PM |
Love it!!!!!! :oD
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Nikki Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 10:50 PM |
| I know!!! I'm listening over and over. It's so good. The lyrics are great too. |
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Shaun_77 Posted Sun 04 Jan, 2009 11:34 PM |
| Would love to learn to play this song on guitar |
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