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The Cardigans — Live and Learn
Album: Long Gone Before Daylight
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Released: 2003
Length: 4:09
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I came home in the morning
And everything was gone
Oh what have I done
I dropped dead in the hallway
Cursing the dawn
Oh come on son
Why must I burn
I'm just trying to learn

I stared into the light
To kill some of my pain
It was all in vane
Cause no senses remain
But an ache in my body
And regret on my mind
But I'll be fine

Cause I live and I learn
Yes I live and I learn
If you live you will learn
I live and I learn

God kicked you in the head
So I started a fight
Cause I knew I was right
But I learned I was wrong
I remember a slaughter
I remember I fought
For the money I brought
I got blistered and burned
And lost what I earned

But I live and I learn
Yes I live and I learn

I got, I got it now
She's got, She's got it now

I came to one a corner
With some help from a man and goddamn
I don't see to have learn
That a lady in need is guilty indeed
So I paid and got laid in return
And I don't know what I've learned

Well you get what you give
And hell yes I lived
But if you live as you learn
I don't think I'd be learned
Oh with the sun in my eyes
Surprise, I'm living a life
But I don't seem to learn
No I don't think I can learn
Comments (212)add comment
a few typos in the lyrics but a great song
Posted 10 months ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
Good song, Great name
Posted 2 years ago by adyboy94    [ Reply ]

Nina Persson is awesome.  Very Chrissie Hynde don't F with me bad ass vibe.




Posted 2 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 edvj wrote:

Further proof that small-breasted women can still be Hot! Hot! Hot!.  Like any was needed.  Beautiful voice, assuming she's the vocalist.
Posted 2 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
I LOVE female vocalists!
Posted 2 years ago by Btravelen    [ Reply ]
 floydpink wrote:


But all the good names are taken eg:
Tanned Vampires
Camper Van Beethoven
Roadkill Ghost Choir



Roadkill Ghost Choir ?!! That's awesome 
Posted 3 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
Music from Sweden! 
Posted 3 years ago by Eric_Gustafsson    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:


We're still anxiously waiting for your much improved suggestion.


But all the good names are taken eg:
Tanned Vampires
Camper Van Beethoven
Roadkill Ghost Choir
Posted 3 years ago by floydpink    [ Reply ]
 edvj wrote:hell no
 

Posted 3 years ago by angelomisterioso    [ Reply ]
 coccyx wrote:
Decent song

stupid name for the band
 
Let their music surround you with softness and warmth...
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
I always think this is Sheryl Crow when it comes on.
 
I always think it's Jenny Lewis.
Posted 3 years ago by marci28    [ Reply ]
Love it. It always reminds me of... Grey's Anatomy. And I have no shame admitting that  
Posted 4 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
 DW4554 wrote:
Sheryl Crow vibe all the way. Really thought it was her. 
 
Better than Cheryl Crow, IMHO.  Nice tune!
Posted 4 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
 coccyx wrote:
Decent song

stupid name for the band
 

We're still anxiously waiting for your much improved suggestion.
Posted 4 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Sheryl Crow vibe all the way. Really thought it was her. 

Great tune.
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
I always think this is Sheryl Crow when it comes on.
 
Same.  I had to check.  Love the song... and that it wasnt Cheryl Crow. 
Posted 4 years ago by slickdh    [ Reply ]
I always think this is Sheryl Crow when it comes on.
Posted 5 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Nice ditty
Posted 5 years ago by orangecraig    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
Only 7 from me   So I set my raring to 3 and Skip
 
...uh, so what does "7" have to do with it, then?
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Only 7 from me   So I set my raring to 3 and Skip
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
                                                             
Posted 5 years ago by Rokanje    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by edvj    [ Reply ]
 khardog145 wrote:
Boy, it sure sounds like Cheryl Crow.  That's OK sounds great.
 

I get where you're coming from
Posted 5 years ago by jcleworth    [ Reply ]
Boy, it sure sounds like Cheryl Crow.  That's OK sounds great.
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Cardigans! {#Music}
Posted 6 years ago by Tang2    [ Reply ]
Music from Sweden!!!


{#Bananajam}
Posted 6 years ago by Eric_Gustafsson    [ Reply ]
Fuck this hits home.
Posted 6 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
westslope wrote:
Better than Sheryl Crow
  
Easy now.  "Better than Sheryl Crow"?  Not sure that's within the capabilities of mere humans.
Posted 9 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]

 so how do they eat without them candles singeing their eyelashes off? {#Flamed}


Posted 9 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
Me Likey like, very much!
{#War} 
Posted 9 years ago by ljoergen    [ Reply ]
 olivertwist wrote:
Ah, it's the Cardigans. I was wondering who this was. I thought it might be a new artist for me to discover. New or old, it's the first time I've heard this song and I like it. Witty lyrics too.

 
The entire album is great.
Posted 10 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Ah, it's the Cardigans. I was wondering who this was. I thought it might be a new artist for me to discover. New or old, it's the first time I've heard this song and I like it. Witty lyrics too.
Posted 10 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
Better than Sheryl Crow
Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Queue wrote:
yup, sure sounds like Sheryl Crow, with Joe Walsh on backups...  {#Nyah}

 
agreed--I thought it was Ms. Crow as well...
Posted 10 years ago by Hogtownmike    [ Reply ]
I’ve always viewed the Cardigans as a poor mans Cranberry’s but I have to say this is a very nice version!
Posted 10 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
How have I never heard this before?  Fantastic. Instant 8.
Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
No sweat(er) for the Cardigans
Posted 11 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Great tune! Hits me in my music bone.
Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
I think Long Gone Before Daylight is just a great album.  I'm partial to the Cardigans, of course, always have been...
Posted 11 years ago by spindrift    [ Reply ]
Fine band!
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

So long I've really dig'n this............can't imagine it can continue but maybe its just a truly great song. Hmm


Posted 12 years ago by houston    [ Reply ]
8
Posted 12 years ago by le_colonel    [ Reply ]
8
Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
And here I thought they were just regular gals from SW Montana....
Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I like that Stockholm accent. Only us Swedish listeners can tell , I assume, but it's really sweet. Good album. 
Posted 12 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
3—>5
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 coccyx wrote:
Decent song

stupid name for the band
 
And?
Posted 12 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
The cardingans have for many years proved people wrong about all pop-rock been trash
Posted 12 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
Decent song

stupid name for the band
Posted 12 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
 HazzeSwede wrote:

See,,this is how you comment a song,,I so wish I could do that !{#Wink}
 

keep living, you'll learn.
Posted 12 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
Outstanding
Posted 13 years ago by madebytim    [ Reply ]
Post mix Sheryl Crow - I'll have to remember to order the bottles.
Posted 13 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Any language that includes the word "schööön" is OK by me!
 
schööön = niiice

schön = nice*
(*so says Google)
 
Posted 13 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
So I fire up RP on the iTunes and the very first word I hear is "Gotdamn. " Thanks RP for a fitting start to another long day.{#Wink}
Posted 13 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
 eismann88 wrote:
sehr schööön, das ganze Album kommt so relaxed rüber wie dieser Titel ............
 
Any language that includes the word "schööön" is OK by me!
Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
yup, sure sounds like Sheryl Crow, with Joe Walsh on backups...  {#Nyah}
Posted 13 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
 BKardon wrote:
This is a great album, one of the best that I've heard in the past 10 years.
 
you're right, it would surely make my top 20 of the last 10 years.

Posted 13 years ago by Delboy77    [ Reply ]
This is a great album, one of the best that I've heard in the past 10 years.
Posted 13 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
This is such a a great song - introduced to me by RP.  I only had grasped some of these lyrics, thanks for clarifying!

 vandal wrote:

I came to on a corner
With some help from a man
and goddamn, I don’t seem to have learnt
That a lady in need is guilty indeed
So I paid and got laid in return
And I don’t know what I’ve learned
 


Posted 13 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
This has become part of the pantheon of modern classics as defined by me. Thanks to RP.
Posted 14 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
 themotion wrote:

Goddamn straight ...
 

Goddamn good song, you betcha!
Posted 14 years ago by jmassoglia    [ Reply ]
sehr schööön, das ganze Album kommt so relaxed rüber wie dieser Titel ............

Posted 14 years ago by eismann88    [ Reply ]
Mmmmmm sexy voice.
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
How is this NOT Sheryl Crow?
 
Sheryl Crow was a backup and studio session singer until her platinum solo album Tuesday Night Music Club (1994)

The Cardigans is a Swedish band formed in the town of Jönköping in 1992. Their debut album Emmerdale (1994)
{#Stupid}

Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 reedifus wrote:
Catchy tune, handsome guitar work, likeable vocals and lyrics.
 
See,,this is how you comment a song,,I so wish I could do that !{#Wink}
Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 Stave wrote:

That's the lamest goddamn reason I've ever heard to downvote a song.
 
Goddamn straight ...
Posted 14 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]

I came to on a corner
With some help from a man
and goddamn, I don’t seem to have learnt
That a lady in need is guilty indeed
So I paid and got laid in return
And I don’t know what I’ve learned

Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]

LMGDAO!

 jagdriver wrote:
I gave this the lowest possible rating simply because of the "GD" inserted in the lyrics. What's that add?

As Country Joe shouted, gimme an "F"... I'd rather hear that in a song lyric any day.

 


Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
How is this NOT Sheryl Crow?
 
funny thought the same!

Posted 14 years ago by streifenschwirl    [ Reply ]
How is this NOT Sheryl Crow?
Posted 14 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
 fergie348 wrote:
I think the first 5 times I heard this song I thought it was Sheryl Crow..  {#Eek}
 
It's not?  Gotdown, sat on a bench! I always thought it was. 

Posted 14 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
I think the first 5 times I heard this song I thought it was Sheryl Crow..  {#Eek}
Posted 15 years ago by fergie348    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
I gave this the lowest possible rating simply because of the "GD" inserted in the lyrics. What's that add?

As Country Joe shouted, gimme an "F"... I'd rather hear that in a song lyric any day.

 

HUH??

Posted 15 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
I gave this the lowest possible rating simply because of the "GD" inserted in the lyrics. What's that add?

As Country Joe shouted, gimme an "F"... I'd rather hear that in a song lyric any day.

 
That's the lamest goddamn reason I've ever heard to downvote a song.


Posted 15 years ago by Stave    [ Reply ]
Not bad with 1st cup of coffee in the morning either.

 Mike_Sneade wrote:
This is a fantastic latenight {#Chillpill}album.
 


Posted 15 years ago by etcarroll    [ Reply ]
She knows just enough to know somebody has more.
Posted 15 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
I gave this the lowest possible rating simply because of the "GD" inserted in the lyrics. What's that add?

As Country Joe shouted, gimme an "F"... I'd rather hear that in a song lyric any day.

 
So you're touchy about a "goddamn" but aren't worried about the song content ("paid and got laid in return")? Hmm. If you're offended by a "goddamn" then you're livin' in the wrong damn century, boy, or you're a refugee from the Amish.

Fine song, this, and a nice voice. Sure is worth a metalfittin' 7 from the Nottingham jury.

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Awesome song, especially great in the spring weather for some reason.
Posted 15 years ago by amb599    [ Reply ]
Has Nina Persson been hanging around Sheryl Crow?
Posted 15 years ago by McFlask    [ Reply ]
 shutter wrote:
Ya just burn 'em to a CD and you're done with it. Instant MP3 files that you can upload to RP. No big deal.
 
With significantly reduced fidelity...  That is a big deal, and one of the reasons I love RP is the generally very high audio quality.
Posted 15 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
Booooring {#Rolleyes}
Posted 15 years ago by martindi    [ Reply ]
This is a fantastic latenight {#Chillpill}album.
Posted 15 years ago by Mike_Sneade    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
I gave this the lowest possible rating simply because of the "GD" inserted in the lyrics. What's that add?

As Country Joe shouted, gimme an "F"... I'd rather hear that in a song lyric any day.
 
I guess "knee jerk" is both an adjective and a noun.
Posted 15 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Kdubba wrote:
she makes me feel funny down there.......

{#Wink}

Posted 15 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
I gave this the lowest possible rating simply because of the "GD" inserted in the lyrics. What's that add?

As Country Joe shouted, gimme an "F"... I'd rather hear that in a song lyric any day.

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
One of my favorites of all time...no doubt - so true.
Posted 16 years ago by ALive    [ Reply ]
she makes me feel funny down there.......
Posted 16 years ago by Kdubba    [ Reply ]
keller1 wrote:
Anybody know a better way to do that?
Yeah.  Stay away from iTunes and instead go to Amazon and/or eMusic and/or 7Digital (etc.) and get non-DRMd mp3 files in the first place.


Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
great music today Bill!!
Posted 16 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
 shutter wrote:
Ya just burn 'em to a CD and you're done with it. Instant MP3 files that you can upload to RP. No big deal.
 

Yeah.  After a number of DRM related disasters, I immediately convert everything I download to MP3 via CD.

Anybody know a better way to do that?
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
this song always hears well.....
Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

Funny, I too thought this was Sheryl Crow at first.  Nice song.

Great voice.  Tight.  Accessible.


Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
auburntigerrich wrote:
Yeah, Rebecca doesn't consider iTunes purchased files for a good reason. Have you ever tried to convert one of those things? It's like turning a Mormon to Islam.
Ya just burn 'em to a CD and you're done with it. Instant MP3 files that you can upload to RP. No big deal.
Posted 16 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
LOVELY!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill, I was getting to wonder what happened, playing a bunch of "zero" songs - this one lifts the mood a bit.
Posted 16 years ago by californiatwin    [ Reply ]
surprisingly underrated band
Posted 16 years ago by wandersahn    [ Reply ]
Verpeiler wrote:
No love for early Cardigans. I've uploaded "Rise and Shine" and it didn't even make it to the LRC.
yeah, i have no love for them either.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Vocals sound like Sheryl Crow.
Posted 16 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Egrey wrote:
They released a new album in 07. I'd upload it, but RP won't consider songs that were originally purchased on itunes. I guess no one buys CDs anymore.
Yeah, Rebecca doesn't consider iTunes purchased files for a good reason. Have you ever tried to convert one of those things? It's like turning a Mormon to Islam.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
They released a new album in 07. I'd upload it, but RP won't consider songs that were originally purchased on itunes. I guess no one buys CDs anymore.
Posted 16 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
I never heard this Sheryl Crow song before...
Posted 16 years ago by MartiniSlacker    [ Reply ]
ajamison wrote:
Absolutely fantastic song. This whole album is incredible, probably some of the strongest songwriting I've heard in years.
Amen to that! I was blown away by this album, probably listened to it 50 times in a row. They've always been a solid band but seemed to grow exponentially with this album.
Posted 16 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
sarahbean26 wrote:
This band i could never understand, they had one and i really mean only ONE hit. And the only reason is because the lead singer she is a hot blonde!!
Blondie? J/K!
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
ok i swear i did not see your pics. before i put in my commment!! But thats why they had their hit!!
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
This band i could never understand, they had one and i really mean only ONE hit. And the only reason is because the lead singer she is a hot blonde!!
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
even better greg6494 wrote:
8 9
Posted 16 years ago by padrin    [ Reply ]
so good!
Posted 16 years ago by padrin    [ Reply ]
8 9
Posted 16 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
jameyp wrote:
nice one!
oh yea!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
nice one!
Posted 16 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
Why are you all dissing "Lovefool" - that's a brilliant bit of pop confectionery - it's like a creme brulee
Oh, MAN! If you ever watched the BBC series "League of Gentlemen", you wouldn't use the terms "Pop song" and "Creme Brulee" in the same sentence! (Watch the series!) (click here) Oh yeah, the song... I dig it! Also liked "Love Fool" but sooo different. Then again, who of us hasn't changed in the last 15 years?
Posted 16 years ago by gregormiz    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
...a brilliant bit of pop confectionery - it's like a creme brulee
?? I prefer real créme bruleé man. . But by the way, this song is really better than Lovefool.
Posted 16 years ago by andiman    [ Reply ]
Nina Nina Nina!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Why are you all dissing "Lovefool" - that's a brilliant bit of pop confectionery - it's like a creme brulee
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
No love for early Cardigans. I've uploaded "Rise and Shine" and it didn't even make it to the LRC.
Posted 17 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
Absolutely fantastic song. This whole album is incredible, probably some of the strongest songwriting I've heard in years. Their newest album "Super Extra Gravity" is quite good too. It's a shame people only think of "Lovefool" when I talk about this band....they've matured immensely since then. Hell, even their other songs back in that era are good, just overshadowed by the one pop track. Another band that met a similar fate was Sixpence None The Richer...check out "Divine Discontent," it was their last album. Brilliant!
Posted 17 years ago by ajamison    [ Reply ]
I like this. Has anybody ever tried to upload a track or two from their first (?) album "Live"? It's quite different from their recent stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
Good tune. Nina does sound a bit like Jenny Lewis, as someone else mentioned.
Posted 17 years ago by pushkinjim    [ Reply ]
Not only a great song, but a great album! It shocked me to learn that The Cardigans were actually very talented. Up until this, I had only heard "Love Me".
Posted 17 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Their own sound? This is 100% Sheryl Crow.
Agreed... still good though.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]