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Pinback — Boo
Album: Blue Screen Life
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Released: 2001
Length: 3:51
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As I set down these notes on paper,
I'm obsessed by the thought that I might be the last living man on earth.
2X2L calling CQ...
2X2L calling CQ...
2X2L calling CQ... New York
Isn't there anyone on the air?
Isn't there anyone on the air?
Isn't there anyone?
Inside this leaking submarine
The hull is closing in
The water is above my ankles
Now that I still can't get you off of my
I don't think that we can pull this one off
We shall see, time will tell
What is time and why does it
Taste like salt water inside of my mouth?
Someday I will sail again,
To a distant shore, far away.
I will sail again,
To a distant shore, far away...
If the line snaps,
There's no air,
Will you hold me?
If I'm asleep,
Will you wake me?
If this rises,
We hit the waves,
Will you dive back down?
Someday, I will sail again,
To a distant shore, far away.
I will sail again,
To a distant shore far away.
High hope
Something's tugging on my leg
And there it goes
Shallow water
Must be on the horizon
But still too
Far to go
Spilling blood so fast
I can't keep up much more
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more.
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more.
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go far away.
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more.
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more.
(2X2L calling CQ...)
Sorry, Sorry,
Can't go far away.
(2X2L calling CQ . . .)
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more.
(2X2L calling CQ . . . New York)
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more.
(Isn't there anyone on the air?)
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more
(Isn't there anyone on the air?
Isn't there anyone?)
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more.
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more.
Sorry, sorry,
Can't go no more.
(I look down at my blackened hands..)
Comments (56)add comment
 Lotus_Miata wrote:
Wow... I just saw a trailer for an upcoming Will Smith movie. Suspiciously similar to the opening to this song. Hopefully the film won't be this boring.
 
That opening is from the legendary 1938 Mercury Theater On The Air production of War of the Worlds.

Posted 13 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
one of my pinback's favorite..the last hour is awesome tho
Posted 13 years ago by sukoshi    [ Reply ]
 myersei wrote:
and let me guess, The Eels - From Which I came/ A magic World is next.
 

Correctamundo
Posted 13 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
and let me guess, The Eels - From Which I came/ A magic World is next.
Posted 13 years ago by myersei    [ Reply ]
This is like Low on speed.
Posted 14 years ago by donna_birichina    [ Reply ]
I've heard better from Pinback, this is almost putting me to sleep. 4
Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:
For the middle of a work day, this song is really bringing me down. Wake me up when its over please.

 
Yeah, Pinback always depresses me. I haven't heard them in years - somehow I've managed to avoid them here. I don't feel quite the same overwhelming "down" hearing this that I used to, but still, there's a definite feeling these guys evoke, whatever their skill. {#Sad}
Posted 14 years ago by dvwtwo    [ Reply ]
Yes! Pinback is awesome, super chill laid-back rock. Perfect for RP. This is my fave of theirs too.
Posted 14 years ago by Shouc    [ Reply ]
 themotion wrote:
Sounds like the Eels, after getting kicked in the gonads
 
Who was kicked: you or The Eels?  Nice groove, this song.  I guess if one wants up-tempo, happy music, this isn't for them.  Maybe those folks should watch The Wiggles or something.

Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
This band is definitely an acquired taste and can certainly see why some might not like them. For some reason, I have always taken a shining to them!{#Meditate}

Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the Eels, after getting kicked in the gonads
Posted 14 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
So blah.... Sooo blah..... Sooo blah..
Posted 14 years ago by old_shep    [ Reply ]
 shutter wrote:
Neko Case - People Got A Lotta Nerve
Eels - From Which I Came/A Magic World
Pinback - Boo
The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
The Shins - Spilt Needles
Porcupine Tree - Sentimental

Nice set.  

 
I think we are about to hear a repeat for some strange reason....

Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Neko Case - People Got A Lotta Nerve
Eels - From Which I Came/A Magic World
Pinback - Boo
The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
The Shins - Spilt Needles
Porcupine Tree - Sentimental

Nice set.  

Posted 15 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
i'm here{#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a reject from the Garden State soundtrack
Posted 15 years ago by alaken    [ Reply ]
 pierpod wrote:

 
Agreed...calming sounds.  Helping me through the stomach flu today... ugh!{#Fever}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
DrGonzo wrote:
hmmm... i can dig it.. although it's kind of making me just zone out at work. i like it though.. gonna have to look into this album.


___
Try Summer In Abaddon or Autumn of the Seraphs; much there really worth listening to! The song "Afk" on SIA is absolutely a TRIPPING ROCKER!

Posted 16 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I say is 7!
Posted 17 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
shakitten wrote:
Kinda creepy...not the music, but the idea. To wake up and be the only person left on earth.... Totally creepy.
There've been a number of movies, books, etc. about this idea. Must have been a good 10% of all Twilight Zone episodes.
Posted 17 years ago by Bad_Art    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by pierpod    [ Reply ]
I like the sample from War of the Worlds at the beginning. The rest of it doesn't do much for me.
Posted 17 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
Kinda creepy...not the music, but the idea. To wake up and be the only person left on earth.... Totally creepy.
Posted 17 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Wow... I just saw a trailer for an upcoming Will Smith movie. Suspiciously similar to the opening to this song. Hopefully the film won't be this boring.
Posted 17 years ago by Lotus_Miata    [ Reply ]
wondertoofar wrote:
How bout Boo Who for the last couple minutes of my life wasted listening to this!
Thank you!
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
As the song goes on I think I might like it.
Posted 17 years ago by froglady    [ Reply ]
LOVELY! STINGRAY!
Posted 17 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Earnest Cerebral Intimate Reserved Reflective
Posted 17 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Wow, that's one hi-res album cover! Love the definition and detail. Amazing.
............................. ...
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Wow, that's one hi-res album cover! Love the definition and detail. Amazing.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
Amazing how those childhood memories come flooding back at the oddest times.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
hmmm... i can dig it.. although it's kind of making me just zone out at work. i like it though.. gonna have to look into this album.
Posted 18 years ago by DrGonzo    [ Reply ]
Nope. Next.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
Seems appropriate for 1:20AM EST. Kinda mellow... I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by NHMick    [ Reply ]
For the middle of a work day, this song is really bringing me down. Wake me up when its over please.
Posted 18 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
How bout Boo Who for the last couple minutes of my life wasted listening to this!
Posted 18 years ago by wondertoofar    [ Reply ]
QRZ QRZ de N6EGQ - Different, I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by scadawizard    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
For some reason it reminds ME of Martians landing in New Jersey and laying waste to everything in their path as they approach the Hudson River. Must be a subliminal thing.
They left it in kind of a swampy, smelly, chemically burned state. Maybe they'll comeback later and finish the job.
Posted 18 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
For some reason it reminds ME of Martians landing in New Jersey and laying waste to everything in their path as they approach the Hudson River. Must be a subliminal thing.
Amazing how those childhood memories come flooding back at the oddest times.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
It actually sounds similar, if more slow-paced, to the Pixies tune "Happening" about an alien ship landing in the desert in the Southwest. I'm still pissed my upload of "Prog" got spiked.
No, they're just all "borrowing" from Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" broadcast....
Posted 19 years ago by Kagin    [ Reply ]
3 of my favorite bands in a row!!!!!! lovin it
Posted 19 years ago by elokin2141    [ Reply ]
and it reminds ME of elliot smith.
Posted 19 years ago by tinkerbelly    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
For some reason it reminds ME of Martians landing in New Jersey and laying waste to everything in their path as they approach the Hudson River. Must be a subliminal thing.
It actually sounds similar, if more slow-paced, to the Pixies tune "Happening" about an alien ship landing in the desert in the Southwest. I'm still pissed my upload of "Prog" got spiked.
Posted 19 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
For some reason it reminds ME of Martians landing in New Jersey and laying waste to everything in their path as they approach the Hudson River. Must be a subliminal thing.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Not that I didn't already feel good because it's Friday, but THAT is freakin' hilarious, and very well written! And I like this song :-)
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
MrSpaz wrote:
Hmm...nice little laid back kinda tune. For some reason it reminds me of sitting in my backyard in Torrance, CA, in the late afternoons when the sun was going down and the breeze would be coming in off the Pacific. Just right... 8)
For some reason it reminds ME of Martians landing in New Jersey and laying waste to everything in their path as they approach the Hudson River. Must be a subliminal thing.
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Much better than the last song.
Posted 19 years ago by namesbenny    [ Reply ]
encore, anyone?
Posted 19 years ago by lotus_65    [ Reply ]
CQ New York.... How geeky. I love it. DE N4KU
Posted 19 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
MrSpaz wrote:
Hmm...nice little laid back kinda tune. For some reason it reminds me of sitting in my backyard in Torrance, CA, in the late afternoons when the sun was going down and the breeze would be coming in off the Pacific. Just right... 8)
Wow...that sounds wonderful! This IS some nice stuff...it relaxed me!
Posted 19 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
cool. these guys were out on tour with Lake Trout recently. how 'bout playing both bands back-to-back?
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
It's a shame this hasn't been played in over six months. These guys make really creative, catchy, layered songs, and they put on a great live show. Looks like the average ranking is 7.7, that's not too shabby - does a song have to be more than very good to get some rotation?
Posted 20 years ago by book_worm71    [ Reply ]
Hmm...nice little laid back kinda tune. For some reason it reminds me of sitting in my backyard in Torrance, CA, in the late afternoons when the sun was going down and the breeze would be coming in off the Pacific. Just right... 8)
Posted 21 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
Ummm...pretty please?
Originally Posted by jbwiv: Please play?!?
Posted 21 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
Please play?!?
Posted 21 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]