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Beth Orton — Ooh Child
Album: The Other Side of Daybreak
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:46
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Ooh child things are gonna get easier
Ooh child things'll get brighter
Ooh child things are gonna get easier
Ooh child things'll get brighter.

Someday yeah, we'll put it together and we'll get it undone
Someday when your head is much lighter
Someday yeah, we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Someday when the world is much brighter.

Ooh things are gonna be easier
Ooh child things'll be brighter
Ooh child things are gonna be easier
Ooh child things'll be brighter.

Someday yeah, we'll put it together and we'll get it undone
Someday when your head is much lighter
Someday yeah, we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Someday when the world is much brighter.

Someday yeah, we'll put it together and we'll get it undone
Someday when your head is much lighter
Someday yeah, we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Someday when the world is much brighter.

Ooh child things are gonna get easier
Ooh child things'll get brighter
Ooh child things are gonna get easier
Ooh child things'll get brighter
Right now.
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beherenow wrote:
I find this version quite heartbreaking and moving. I think Beth has chosen to interpret the song from the point of view of a woman who is in the midst of real, crushing despair. I think her "character" in the song is pulling from the depths of what little strength she has left to comfort her small child as they endure an overwhelming sorrow or hardship together. She is saying the words "things are going to get better" not quite believing this or knowing how things can possibly get better, but trying desperately to convince herself. Wonderful performance. jk
Couldn't agree more. Love this version.
Posted 20 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
I find this version quite heartbreaking and moving. I think Beth has chosen to interpret the song from the point of view of a woman who is in the midst of real, crushing despair. I think her "character" in the song is pulling from the depths of what little strength she has left to comfort her small child as they endure an overwhelming sorrow or hardship together. She is saying the words "things are going to get better" not quite believing this or knowing how things can possibly get better, but trying desperately to convince herself. Wonderful performance. \jk
Posted 20 years ago by beherenow    [ Reply ]
I think it is achingly sublime.
Posted 20 years ago by dmd    [ Reply ]
The first few times I heard this, I didn't really like it. But now, I thoroughly hate it.
Posted 20 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
kerr wrote:
Her singing style took me a long time to get used to. When a friend first played me Trailer Park (might be called Winnebago in the US) I couldn't stand it. After a while though I started to really like it. Have a lot of respect for her ploughing her own furrow as well.
hear here! unique talents are always a little challenging to get used to at first.
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
I don't like to harp on stuff but can't you hear how offkey she is? I can't believe I'm the only person who is bothered by her vocals. I'll shut up now for I rarely make this many negative comments about a song. I guess this one just really gets on my nerves.
Her singing style took me a long time to get used to. When a friend first played me Trailer Park (might be called Winnebago in the US) I couldn't stand it. After a while though I started to really like it. Have a lot of respect for her ploughing her own furrow as well.
Posted 20 years ago by kerr    [ Reply ]
The singing's good but doesn't fit the lyrics - too sad
Posted 20 years ago by callum    [ Reply ]
love it - just chill out
Posted 20 years ago by Clearo    [ Reply ]
nroki wrote:
Simple guitar and good voice!!
I don't like to harp on stuff but can't you hear how offkey she is? I can't believe I'm the only person who is bothered by her vocals. I'll shut up now for I rarely make this many negative comments about a song. I guess this one just really gets on my nerves.
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Simple guitar and good voice!!
Posted 20 years ago by nroki    [ Reply ]
I think this is a great cover. Yes it is different from the original, why else cover a song if you're not going to express something new with it? I like this as it has a nurturing feel whereas the original is more optimistic. Both excellent renditions.
Posted 20 years ago by ksb    [ Reply ]
Yuck, slow and sad.
Posted 20 years ago by Lazlow    [ Reply ]
She sounds like she's singing with a mouth full of novacaine. If you're gonna play this song, play the Five Stairsteps dammit! And if you want a sweet cover, play Trey Anastasio's version with the horns! Hell, even Tupac's version is better.
Posted 20 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
This song is truly awful!! I have been listening to RP for awhile, but this song forced me to register so that I could post a comment about this song. Stop the madness!!! :tapedshut.gif: This song is Beth Orten's "Gigli".
Posted 20 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
mnuisance wrote:
Beth is great, but this is not her best moment. :-s
Ditto. I love her, but this is a little painful.
Posted 20 years ago by soulspin    [ Reply ]
Oh man, I don't know why I ever liked this to begin with. Makes me worried I may be getting senile. What next? A good rating for a Neil Diamond song? (shudder...)
Posted 20 years ago by GregX59    [ Reply ]
it's growing on me....if RP keeps playing it I might start to like it.
Posted 20 years ago by ella_blue    [ Reply ]
Beth is great, but this is not her best moment. :-s
Posted 20 years ago by mnuisance    [ Reply ]
Oooh child...wait 'til the novocaine wears off before trying to sing... Great tune, but not this version. :ziplip.gif:
Posted 20 years ago by 11thhour    [ Reply ]
Oh no! Not again........
Posted 20 years ago by pisceswind    [ Reply ]
Yes, this woman sounds like she's dying. The original was much prettier....
Posted 20 years ago by pisceswind    [ Reply ]
GregX59 wrote:
Isn't it funny what mood and frame of mind can do? I hear this song again today, and it's like fingernails on a blackboard. Changing my original 8 rating...
Yeah, this time this version is bugging me- I'm changing my 7 to a 3. I really love the original version, this one is depressing.
Posted 20 years ago by Cellocaster_Paul    [ Reply ]
Things will get easier when this ends :( Please replace this with the original
Posted 20 years ago by PeterGriffin    [ Reply ]
Not enjoyable to listen to her...her voice is shaky and scratchy. I realize there's a lot of Beth Orton fans...I guess I'm not one of them <-o<
Posted 20 years ago by t66tah    [ Reply ]
Isn't it funny what mood and frame of mind can do? I hear this song again today, and it's like fingernails on a blackboard. Changing my original 8 rating...
Posted 20 years ago by GregX59    [ Reply ]
This version strips all of the joy and ebullience present in the original. It certainly doesn't make one believe that things will actually be getting better.
Posted 20 years ago by Whit    [ Reply ]
I got to go with Leslie on this one. Her vocals don't do much for this cover. Just don't work for the_Jake on this one
Posted 20 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Would love to hear the original version...
Posted 20 years ago by Cellocaster_Paul    [ Reply ]
This is painful. Beth Orton is frequently offkey, not only in this song but in every song I've heard. ugh.
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I agree with gypsy. Great cover! She made it her own, didn't she?
Posted 20 years ago by GregX59    [ Reply ]
I think this is a fantastic cover of a wonderful song originally done by the Five Stairsteps. Thanks for playing this, Bill!
Posted 20 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
I like Beth Orton, but this song is about as ho-hum as they come.
Posted 20 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]