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Sebadoh — On Fire
Album: Harmacy
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6.2

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Released: 1996
Length: 3:33
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My opinion can change today.
I'm responsible anyway.
Second to third-hand information
complicates the complication.
I don't think before I speak,
and I don't know how far my words reach.
So wrong nearly every time
that I'm sorry I speak my mind
if what I said was unkind.

Now it feels like I'm on fire.
It's burning the world through.
Don't hold it against me
'cause I know you're lying too.

Is there any need for apologies?
There's no reason to believe me.
Judgements born in my jealous mind
creeping inside outside.
Connections I've made never follow through
and sooner or later disappoint you.
I'll cross you twice when your back is turned.
That's how I've learned
that someone has got to be burned.

Now it feels like I'm on fire.
These words are not the truth.
Don't hold it against me
'cause I know you're lying too.

It feels like I'm on fire
It's burning the world through.
Don't let me fall
without someone to hold on to.
Someone to hold on to.
Someone to hold on to.
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 eileenomurphy wrote:

I like it!




Me too!
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I like it!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Album art, this is where sick pirates get their medication. Sorry 🙄 Cool song too!
Posted 5 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
Looking at the Wikipedia info for this band is like looking at a list of addresses where I lived before moving to Missouri when I turned six. I was born in Holyoke and lived in Northampton & Westfield (western Mass, not Beantown). Probably would've grown up with this music if we hadn't moved instead of just being aware of them.
Posted 5 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh...I love me some Lo-Fi goodness.
Posted 5 years ago by cavemanleong    [ Reply ]
Great album.   
 
Posted 7 years ago by Shaggy27    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:


Given that there are those in Texas (you apparently among them) with a similar mindset as Georgia, your comment is hardly an insult. 
 

And neither is yours.  Cheers.
Posted 7 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 Stranglersfan wrote:
Whoa! Super low ratings on a great tune.

 
it's got a 6.2 right now
maybe 1 point to high 
i gave it a polite 3
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Whoa! Super low ratings on a great tune.
Posted 11 years ago by Stranglersfan    [ Reply ]
 melzabutch wrote:

 





More Bean Town music
 

 


Posted 11 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]

 



Posted 11 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Fucking beautiful...

possibly the most overlooked songwriter in R'n'R !
Posted 11 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
A drugstore labelled "Harmacy" on the cover!  Isn't that a funny coincidence!?!?  Wait.  They probably did that intentionally, huh?  Oh well.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
3.5 - Lackluster... but then luster isn't for everyone.
Posted 11 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
 gosvimmink wrote:
Lou Barlow recorded an acoustic version of this that is EVEN BETTER
 
gonna go find it! thanks! i love this song!
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Lou Barlow recorded an acoustic version of this that is EVEN BETTER
Posted 13 years ago by gosvimmink    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
I LOVE LOU
 

I second that. A very talented man. I'm hoping he and the other dude from Folk Implosion will make another record.

Posted 13 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
I LOVE LOU
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
 

I'm sure Georgia has been a much nicer place ever since.
 

Given that there are those in Texas (you apparently among them) with a similar mindset as Georgia, your comment is hardly an insult. My sympathies to Austin.

Posted 14 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys on the Bakesale tour—they were great! Lou, J. Lowenstein (who also did some tracks w/ The Palace Brothers, for all you Will Oldham fans) and (can't remember the other dude's name) kept switching it up through the show drums to bass to guitar. The double album of their first recordings "FreedWeed" is quintessential lo-fi. Thanks for the Sebadoh!
Posted 14 years ago by akheise    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:


Thank you for reminding me why I got the hell out of Georgia and never looked back.
  

I'm sure Georgia has been a much nicer place ever since.
Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
The lyrics sound like he got a bucketfull of words and just threw them on the songsheet.
Posted 14 years ago by fookmyoldboots    [ Reply ]
Lou Barlow = best songwriter of the 90s. Still my favorite today.
Posted 14 years ago by s0db    [ Reply ]
Spirit of Radio.
Posted 15 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]
R.E.M.-ish?  {#Whisper}
Posted 15 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]

Sticks and Stones break pony bones. But seriously.


Posted 15 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
 spigolli wrote:
This guy sucks out loud!  My first Sucko-Barfo rating for 2009.
 

Thank you for reminding me why I got the hell out of Georgia and never looked back.
Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
This guy sucks out loud!  My first Sucko-Barfo rating for 2009.
Posted 15 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
catchy....
Posted 15 years ago by bpkengor    [ Reply ]
 bumrush wrote:
excellent song... this guys has skills running with two high class acts like FI and Sebadoh
 

...and don't forget Dinosaur Jr.
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
excellent song... this guys has skills running with two high class acts like FI and Sebadoh
Posted 16 years ago by bumrush    [ Reply ]
My favorite Sebadoh song from those I've heard on RP.
Posted 16 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
IMHO, the best Folk Implosion song is No Need to Worry.
Posted 16 years ago by billbangert    [ Reply ]
16 hsp and Sebadoh back to back. I knew there was a reason I got out of bed today.
Posted 17 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
sounds good to me
Posted 17 years ago by nance    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a BHTATM riff.
Posted 19 years ago by DarkStar    [ Reply ]
warderblu wrote:
1) Lou Barlow the lead singer / song-writer of "Sebadoh" was originally the Bass player for "Dinosaur Jr." 2) After that ended, he formed the "low fi" alt rock group "Sebadoh." 3) At the same time he also started the side project "Folk Implosion." 4) "Natural One" for some reason became a hit with the mainstream and thus many know about "Folk Implosion" but do not know about "Sebadoh." 5) The name "Sebadoh" was chosen because if you say the word into a 4 Track and then play it backwards apparently it sound like "We're the Best." Early demos & recordings of "Sebadoh" were done on Analog four tracks. Nice background info , on a nice band! Anyway, Lou and the boys are an excellent band. If you want to check them out further go pick up the CD "Bakesale" - it is their best one....
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
someone said that the lead guy from this band went on to form the band Folk Implosion. is that right? anyway, i'm happy to hear this. would have loved to have heard Prince-S, too.
1) Lou Barlow the lead singer / song-writer of "Sebadoh" was originally the Bass player for "Dinosaur Jr." 2) After that ended, he formed the "low fi" alt rock group "Sebadoh." 3) At the same time he also started the side project "Folk Implosion." 4) "Natural One" for some reason became a hit with the mainstream and thus many know about "Folk Implosion" but do not know about "Sebadoh." 5) The name "Sebadoh" was chosen because if you say the word into a 4 Track and then play it backwards apparently it sound like "We're the Best." Early demos & recordings of "Sebadoh" were done on Analog four tracks. Anyway, Lou and the boys are an excellent band. If you want to check them out further go pick up the CD "Bakesale" - it is their best one....
Posted 20 years ago by warderblu    [ Reply ]
The guitar is reminiscent of later Pearl Jam at times, though I'd have to think PJ scooped it from Sebadoh if this was really done in '96.
Posted 20 years ago by Schmackdown    [ Reply ]
volvo1800es wrote:
Yes, Nick Drake, that is who the singer sounds like... Great littl tune...
But you can understand everything he says ! Not a slam on Nick as I like a lot of music where It's next to impossible to follow the lyric.
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Johray63: If Nick Drake would've joined a rockband, it would've sounded something like this, I quess.
Yes, Nick Drake, that is who the singer sounds like... Great littl tune...
Posted 21 years ago by volvo1800es    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by lily33: someone said that the lead guy from this band went on to form the band Folk Implosion. is that right? anyway, i'm happy to hear this. would have loved to have heard Prince-S, too.
That would be Lou Barlow...and yes ;)
Posted 22 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
It feels like my ears are on fire
Posted 22 years ago by nolands    [ Reply ]
If Nick Drake would\'ve joined a rockband, it would\'ve sounded something like this, I quess.
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]