[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Pete Yorn — Strange Condition
Album: Musicforthemorningafter
Avg rating:
7.3

Your rating:
Total ratings: 488









Released: 2003
Length: 3:50
Plays (last 30 days): 0
share tweet wikiwebsitesearchamg
cd
mp3
search
Read me the letter, baby, do not leave out the words
Stories and cigarettes ruin lives of lesser girls
And I wanna know
'Cause I want you to know

And it's a strange condition
A day in prison
It's got me out of my head, and I don't know what I came for

Send me the money, baby, do not leave out the wage
You know you're the best thing ever to come out of this place
And I want you to know
'Cause I wanna know

And it's a strange condition
A day in prison
It's got me out of my head, and I don't know what I came for
Oh, I want you to know

It's a strange condition
A day in prison
It's got me out of my head, and I don't know what I came for
Oh, I want you to know
I want you to know

So leave out the others, baby, say I'm the only one
Cut out the uniforms and settle with the sun
Hey, I want you to know
'Cause I wanna know

And it's a strange condition
And life in prison
It's got me outta my head, and I don't know what I came for
Oh, I want you to know
I want you to know
I want you to know
Yeah, I want you to know
I want you to know
Yeah, I want you to know
I want you to know
'Cause I gotta know
Yeah, I gotta know
Yeah, I gotta know
Yeah, I gotta know
Oh oh
Comments (73)add comment
This has to be one of my mostest favorite songs of all time.
Posted 6 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
7 -> 8
Posted 8 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
50+ years of music appreciation and this is one of my fave collections...a 10+
Posted 10 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
Absolutely love this song. You know how every couple has an "official" song for their relationship, well this is our unofficial song because she got to pick the "official" one and I just don't think R.E.O. Speedwagon does our relationship justice.

This strikes me as a brave comment to post, funny, but brave.


Posted 12 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
Absolutely love this song. You know how every couple has an "official" song for their relationship, well this is our unofficial song because she got to pick the "official" one and I just don't think R.E.O. Speedwagon does our relationship justice.
 

{#Stop}
Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Absolutely love this song. You know how every couple has an "official" song for their relationship, well this is our unofficial song because she got to pick the "official" one and I just don't think R.E.O. Speedwagon does our relationship justice.
Posted 13 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh — pleasant flash-back just now of seeing Pete in concert a few months ago.  Great show!  Love him a lot!  {#Heartkiss}
Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Oh, I LOVES me some Pete Yorn on a sunny Sunday morn... {#Sunny}{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]

I really enjoyed this album when it first came out.
Saw him live as well... good show.
It's been a while... I think I should give that disc another spin.


Posted 14 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
Inventive and tasty - Good stuff!
Posted 14 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
What a great record.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:
 This low-key version of the song is NOT the version of Strange Condition which is on the album "Musicforthemorningafter".  Any "Yorn-Heads" out there who can tell me where this version is taken from?

{#Rolleyes}

 
zaknafein wrote:

It's the version that's on my album...

 

Mine too!
 

>>>lifted from Wikipedia

"Strange Condition" is a song by American musician Pete Yorn. Produced and recorded by R. Walt Vincent and Brad Wood, it appears on his first studio album Musicforthemorningafter. It also appears on Yorn's 2000 Sunset EP as well as on the soundtrack to the films Me, Myself & Irene, 40 Days and 40 Nights, and The Sweetest Thing. Released as a single in 2002, the song peaked at #36 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks. The single version features additional collaborative instrumentation by R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck.<<<

I'm pretty sure this version played again tonight is from the Sunset LP or the single version, & not the debut LP.  It just doesn't sound like the album version, and I listened "extra closely"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Posted 14 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
I didn't like this the first couple times I heard it but its grown on me so I upgraded it. {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]

This is an excellent song and all too often Pete Yorn doesn't get the respect he deserves.


Posted 14 years ago by Rick_V    [ Reply ]
One of the first songs I heard on RP when I discovered the station by accident. Made me think: "Hey, this internet radio thing has a lot of promise . . . "
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 This low-key version of the song is NOT the version of Strange Condition which is on the album "Musicforthemorningafter".  Any "Yorn-Heads" out there who can tell me where this version is taken from?

{#Rolleyes}

 
zaknafein wrote:

It's the version that's on my album...

 

Mine too!
Posted 14 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
I remember buying this CD and Kathleen Edwards' Failer at the same time.  For the next week or so, my "to do" list suffered greatly {#Roflol}
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
SYG
Posted 15 years ago by sonofpick    [ Reply ]
 zaknafein wrote:

It's the version that's on my album...

 
Mine, too. Love the Yorn.

Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
 teapot wrote:
Just saw Pete last night opening for Crowded House. He was very good—his band was excellent.
Whoa - dream lineup!

Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:
This low-key version of the song is NOT the version of Strange Condition which is on the album "Musicforthemorningafter".  Any "Yorn-Heads" out there who can tell me where this version is taken from?

{#Rolleyes}

 
It's the version that's on my album...

Posted 15 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
wonderful..

Posted 15 years ago by ludvik    [ Reply ]
This low-key version of the song is NOT the version of Strange Condition which is on the album "Musicforthemorningafter".  Any "Yorn-Heads" out there who can tell me where this version is taken from?

{#Rolleyes}

Posted 16 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
How about "Me, Myself and Irene"?

This man is right on point.


Posted 16 years ago by DELTA__9__FOOLS    [ Reply ]
like mass-ware from China!
Posted 16 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Alifreckles50 wrote:
8-1/2, maybe a 9. first time I'm hearing it. I have a feeling it could grow on me.


It will. It's grown on me and immediately puts me in my happy place.

Posted 16 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
I'd like to hear more from this guy. This song is very nice.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
8-1/2, maybe a 9. first time I'm hearing it. I have a feeling it could grow on me.
Posted 16 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
rconlon wrote:
This song reminds me of either a movie or TV show. I'm thinking maybe the movie Garden State?
How about "Me, Myself and Irene"?
Posted 16 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Right up there in my top ten, for sure.
Posted 16 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Very nice.
Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of either a movie or TV show. I'm thinking maybe the movie Garden State?
Posted 16 years ago by rconlon    [ Reply ]
lily34 wrote:
anytime i hear something on RP by this guy, from this cd...i like it. i think i need to make a purchase.
I bought the album on the strength of hearing Strange Condition on Radio Paradise and I have to say that it was one of this years better purchases. It's a really strong album in my opinion.
Posted 17 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
Just saw Pete last night opening for Crowded House. He was very good--his band was excellent.
Posted 17 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by sunnysoul03    [ Reply ]
I don't like saying this, but this song is really lame-whiny and overlong.
Posted 17 years ago by arcas2000    [ Reply ]
Super tune. Just saw Pete Yorn live at the House Of Blues in New Orleans and he kicked ass.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Nice song. And he's kinda hot. I might be a little late on the "hottie" bandwagon, I hear.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Damn I love this tune. The whole album actually. I need to get this out again.
Posted 17 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
326 wrote:
Vocals really remind me of a gentle Jay Mascis song. Excellent tune, nonetheless
OK you hit it on the head for me. that's why i like it! i love J!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
anytime i hear something on RP by this guy, from this cd...i like it. i think i need to make a purchase.
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Olympus_mons wrote:
anyone heard anything from his new album? Let me know if it is any good
it's great. much better than his second album, but still not as good as his first.
Posted 18 years ago by jubilantme    [ Reply ]
eyelykearrpee wrote:
Heeeeyyyy Missster Taaambourine man...oops...wrong song.
Had a friend who thought that lyric was "Hamish, the tambourine man..."
Posted 18 years ago by NewFee    [ Reply ]
Just gotta love that voice.
Posted 18 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
"Stories and cigarettes ruin lives of lesser girls". Well said. I hate smoking.
Posted 18 years ago by dbenwen    [ Reply ]
Excellent album all the way, and this song cooks.
Posted 18 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
anyone heard anything from his new album? Let me know if it is any good
Posted 18 years ago by Olympus_mons    [ Reply ]
Did you know?... This song was on the soundtrack to the (very funny) film "Me, myself, and Irene".
Posted 18 years ago by Bosonator    [ Reply ]
Saw him on his live tour recently...great performer, and this song was tops in the set he played for me!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
7.5!
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
I gave this a 9, but it's more representative of the album as a whole.
Posted 18 years ago by BradAl    [ Reply ]
This gets me every time. Great song, lyrics and album
Posted 18 years ago by matt!    [ Reply ]
I concur whole heartedly...great song, great album.
Posted 18 years ago by luminousjune    [ Reply ]
formersnowbug wrote:
A great song from a great album.
Agreed
Posted 18 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
A great song from a great album.
Posted 18 years ago by formersnowbug    [ Reply ]
karlaanne wrote:
good song, nice guy, but he is SO SHORT. this fact influences my rating, somehow.
Hey! I'm tall. Hows my rating?
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
sorrelkatydid wrote:
That's weird
extremely so
Posted 18 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
karlaanne wrote:
good song, nice guy, but he is SO SHORT. this fact influences my rating, somehow.
That's weird
Posted 18 years ago by sorrelkatydid    [ Reply ]
good song, nice guy, but he is SO SHORT. this fact influences my rating, somehow.
Posted 18 years ago by karlaanne    [ Reply ]
what a sexy voice mmmm
Posted 18 years ago by chinchita    [ Reply ]
good tune
Posted 18 years ago by bmo    [ Reply ]
I like it, found my foot tapping.
Posted 18 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
nuggler wrote:
Man, this is lame....
What is? Your life?
Posted 18 years ago by Death_to_Clear_Channel    [ Reply ]
Man, this is lame....
Posted 19 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
one of my all time favorites.
I agree totally. The key change is one of the most perfect in pop rock history.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Springsteen. Actually, come to think of it, he played Racing in the Streets when I saw him. Great tune
Posted 19 years ago by wbmarco2    [ Reply ]
one of my all time favorites.
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Heeeeyyyy Missster Taaambourine man...oops...wrong song.
Posted 19 years ago by eyelykearrpee    [ Reply ]
Good stuff. Will be checking more out!
Posted 20 years ago by Tbola    [ Reply ]
Vocals really remind me of a gentle Jay Mascis song. Excellent tune, nonetheless
Posted 20 years ago by 326    [ Reply ]
Love this tune, glad to hear it.
Posted 20 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Ah, Pete Yorn. Great song, great disc.
Posted 20 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]