Morcheeba — Otherwise
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They wanted me here just to show you my face
But when it comes to the crunch, I just hide in disgrace
You were calling me mad but I know you're the same
'Cause you gotta be seen to be playing the game
Yes, you gotta be seen to be playing the game
Yes, we gotta be seen to be playing the game
It ain't gonna hurt now if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse now every time you criticize
I'm under your curse now, but I call it compromise
I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise
A specimen like you I would love to obtain
I asked a tedious guy if he'd tell me your name
I'd love to impress you with a back somersault
I wanna take up your love, but it's locked in a vault
I wanna take up your love, but it's locked in a vault
It ain't gonna hurt now if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse now every time you criticize
I'm under your curse now, but I call it compromise
I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise
When I open my mouth, I'm so brutally honest
And I can't expect that kind of love from you
When you open your mouth, your teeth are beautifully polished
And I can't extract the pain you're going through
No, I can't explain the pain you're going through
It ain't gonna hurt now if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse now every time you womanize
I'm under your curse now, but I call it compromise
I'm under your curse, oh, oh
It ain't gonna hurt now if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse now every time you criticize
I'm under your curse now, but I call it compromise
I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise
But when it comes to the crunch, I just hide in disgrace
You were calling me mad but I know you're the same
'Cause you gotta be seen to be playing the game
Yes, you gotta be seen to be playing the game
Yes, we gotta be seen to be playing the game
It ain't gonna hurt now if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse now every time you criticize
I'm under your curse now, but I call it compromise
I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise
A specimen like you I would love to obtain
I asked a tedious guy if he'd tell me your name
I'd love to impress you with a back somersault
I wanna take up your love, but it's locked in a vault
I wanna take up your love, but it's locked in a vault
It ain't gonna hurt now if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse now every time you criticize
I'm under your curse now, but I call it compromise
I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise
When I open my mouth, I'm so brutally honest
And I can't expect that kind of love from you
When you open your mouth, your teeth are beautifully polished
And I can't extract the pain you're going through
No, I can't explain the pain you're going through
It ain't gonna hurt now if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse now every time you womanize
I'm under your curse now, but I call it compromise
I'm under your curse, oh, oh
It ain't gonna hurt now if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse now every time you criticize
I'm under your curse now, but I call it compromise
I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise
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dear people that have any quibble with this track or morcheeba - get stuffed this is a great track and it feels good to Bill and Rebecca and me… We all have great taste.
Skye has such a pleasant voice...!
eveliko wrote:
In fact the production sounds flat and won't make history. It will sound so cheesy in 20 years from now.
It still doesn't in 2021 ;-)
In fact the production sounds flat and won't make history. It will sound so cheesy in 20 years from now.
It still doesn't in 2021 ;-)
eveliko wrote:
In fact the production sounds flat and won't make history. It will sound so cheesy in 20 years from now.
This piece is almost 20 years old, so I guess you are suggesting that around 2040, folks will recognize its lack. In this benighted era, this appears to be well received by RP listeners. Time will tell. Get back to us in 20 years or so.
In fact the production sounds flat and won't make history. It will sound so cheesy in 20 years from now.
This piece is almost 20 years old, so I guess you are suggesting that around 2040, folks will recognize its lack. In this benighted era, this appears to be well received by RP listeners. Time will tell. Get back to us in 20 years or so.
First song of 2021 in the Pacific Time Zone! Happy New Year!!!
icuski2 wrote:
MOR https://www.urbandictionary.co...
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Cheeba https://www.urbandictionary.co...
Not sure what cheeba is but I'd like Mor please!
Otherwise...
Otherwise...
MOR https://www.urbandictionary.co...
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Cheeba https://www.urbandictionary.co...
Not sure what cheeba is but I'd like Mor please!
Otherwise...
Otherwise...
Mor Mor Mor, How do you like it how do you like it?
Some days you want Les-cheeba, some days you want Mor!
AlanCE wrote:
correction: noteworthy
LaurieinTucson wrote:
In fact the production sounds flat and won't make history. It will sound so cheesy in 20 years from now.
She sounds flat to me.
In fact the production sounds flat and won't make history. It will sound so cheesy in 20 years from now.
igor wrote:
Heh, I hate it. Rhyming wise with otherwise is just so... lame.
But I love everything else about the song. Morcheeba is fantastic even when the lyrics are a little bit derpy!
"I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise"
- that's a great line!
- that's a great line!
Heh, I hate it. Rhyming wise with otherwise is just so... lame.
But I love everything else about the song. Morcheeba is fantastic even when the lyrics are a little bit derpy!
Like bad kareoke
Why don't I like her?
Because I can't sing and her voice sounds like mine.
Because I can't sing and her voice sounds like mine.
Aghori wrote:
yes and sweet at the same time - more please!
sexy
yes and sweet at the same time - more please!
sexy
"I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise"
- that's a great line!
- that's a great line!
fredriley wrote:
I'm sort of with you, though I either really like, or am bored crapless, by Morcheeba's music. Much of it is boring lounge music about boring things, yet there are some absolutely stonking tracks, such as the opening track on Dive Deep or the title to Blood Like Lemonade, which go into my all-time top 50. I think it's because so many of their albums have guest artists which add spikiness and originality to the usual bland output. This may not be a top 50 number but it is catchy and engaging.
Dunno... there's a find line between blandness and simplicity, the latter of which can be refreshing and respectable if done tastefully. As with all things, it all comes down to personal opinion. But mine is that Morcheeba nails that pop-lounge sound in a pure and simple way, and I can't get enough
I'm sort of with you, though I either really like, or am bored crapless, by Morcheeba's music. Much of it is boring lounge music about boring things, yet there are some absolutely stonking tracks, such as the opening track on Dive Deep or the title to Blood Like Lemonade, which go into my all-time top 50. I think it's because so many of their albums have guest artists which add spikiness and originality to the usual bland output. This may not be a top 50 number but it is catchy and engaging.
Dunno... there's a find line between blandness and simplicity, the latter of which can be refreshing and respectable if done tastefully. As with all things, it all comes down to personal opinion. But mine is that Morcheeba nails that pop-lounge sound in a pure and simple way, and I can't get enough
This is pleasing.
Stingray wrote:
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" somehow comes to mind...
Yes, clearly Arabic violins - thought so too!
Listen up Terry Jones, white trash ass - uneducated-bigot, obscene IDIOT!
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" somehow comes to mind...
AndyJ wrote:
More of all of it...especially Morphine!
Morcheeba, Morphine, Madrugada.... Hmmm, Is there a pattern here-?
More of all of it...especially Morphine!
More>cheeba = 9+
Expected to see this was Sarah Blasko (in lighter form) - but no... interesting.
aaehr wrote:
I like the Arabic influence. Beautiful voice, too.
Yes, clearly Arabic violins - thought so too!
Listen up Terry Jones, white trash ass - uneducated-bigot, obscene IDIOT!
Morcheeba is melody.
drivingunit103 wrote:
I'm sort of with you, though I either really like, or am bored crapless, by Morcheeba's music. Much of it is boring lounge music about boring things, yet there are some absolutely stonking tracks, such as the opening track on Dive Deep or the title to Blood Like Lemonade, which go into my all-time top 50. I think it's because so many of their albums have guest artists which add spikiness and originality to the usual bland output. This may not be a top 50 number but it is catchy and engaging.
I find I either really like, or totally dislike this bands music. I can't seem to find the in between. Sadly, this falls into the latter category.
I'm sort of with you, though I either really like, or am bored crapless, by Morcheeba's music. Much of it is boring lounge music about boring things, yet there are some absolutely stonking tracks, such as the opening track on Dive Deep or the title to Blood Like Lemonade, which go into my all-time top 50. I think it's because so many of their albums have guest artists which add spikiness and originality to the usual bland output. This may not be a top 50 number but it is catchy and engaging.
I find I either really like, or totally dislike this bands music. I can't seem to find the in between. Sadly, this falls into the latter category.
Morcheeba, Morphine, Madrugada.... Hmmm, Is there a pattern here-?
She sounds flat to me.
Saw them (well what's left of them) the other night on Anthony Bourdain. He's apparently a friend of the band...
prickelpit96 wrote:
But far from their best song.
Taken from their best album. 
But far from their best song.
tom wrote:
Sure sounds like a guitar riff from Supper's Ready. To me.
I do like this song, yes. It reminds me of some other song though... maybe it's just a popular sound.
Nonetheless, I find myself addicted. ( ;
Nonetheless, I find myself addicted. ( ;
Sure sounds like a guitar riff from Supper's Ready. To me.
Taken from their best album.
I like the Arabic influence. Beautiful voice, too.
Her voice is fine, its the words and refrain I dont like, or "despise" if you will.
bobringer wrote:
I think that's only California... In New Jersey we need to listen In A Gadda Da Vida... the extended version 
haha...looks like I'm living in the wrong state!
ndanger666 wrote:
How about a little Lesscheeba?
So, would you like more Bon Jersey Jovi...?
Danny_G wrote:
Sweet voice, me gusta 
My thoughts exactly!! Such a sexy voice without trying to sound like a little girl.
Sweet voice, me gusta
drover wrote:
Man oh man... Ms. Skye can just about bring me to orgasm just sitting here in a chair with my hands at my side. . . .
I like it too, but . . . I'm just glad I don't work in the cubicle next to yours.
one of those songs that i've heard multiple times, liked it, but never new the name.
great song!
nicely produced
bobringer wrote:
and the really HARDCORE californians listen to "from the cradle to the grave" and "a plague of lighthouse keepers."
(very long, intense stuff from the 70's by the subhumans and van der graaf generator)
hey bill, how about some subhumans? how about some van der graaf generator or some peter hammill?
I think that's only California... In New Jersey we need to listen In A Gadda Da Vida... the extended version
well, i'm in california. we listen to "thick as a brick" and "supper's ready."
and the really HARDCORE californians listen to "from the cradle to the grave" and "a plague of lighthouse keepers."
(very long, intense stuff from the 70's by the subhumans and van der graaf generator)
hey bill, how about some subhumans? how about some van der graaf generator or some peter hammill?
Leslie wrote:
I thought 4 minutes was a pretty long time for a man. :p
I think that's only California... In New Jersey we need to listen In A Gadda Da Vida... the extended version
:-({|=
(great lyrics too)
Love it. The voice, the rhythm, everything.
Morcheeba is cooool. 
Originally Posted by mike1g:
I guess you better not listen to it during any love making sessions then drover. It's only about a 4 minute song. :)
I thought 4 minutes was a pretty long time for a man. :p
I guess you better not listen to it during any love making sessions then drover. It's only about a 4 minute song. :) Fortunately I found Morcheeba right when they released their Who Can You Trust? title back in 96'. Which I believe is by far their best work to date. Anywho, I have been hooked ever since. I can't imagine my life without a little Skye.
I do like this song, yes. It reminds me of some other song though... maybe it\'s just a popular sound.
Nonetheless, I find myself addicted. ( ;
How about a little Lesscheeba?
Originally Posted by drover:
Man oh man... Ms. Skye can just about bring me to orgasm just sitting here in a chair with my hands at my side. Damn, my speakers never sounded so sexy.
I guess you better not listen to it during any love making sessions then drover. It's only about a 4 minute song. :) Just kiddin, I totally hear ya. I just wish they would do something similar to Who Can You Trust or Big Calm again. Charango is allot closer than Fragments was. Much more adventerous. It just seems like Skye has kind of taken over the creative element which I think was best left to the Godfrey brothers.
wow, new to me, on my list
Man oh man... Ms. Skye can just about bring me to orgasm just sitting here in a chair with my hands at my side. Damn, my speakers never sounded so sexy.
I Agree!! It is the first time that I've heard this tune. Thank You RP!