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Pete Yorn — Murray
Album: Musicforthemorningafter
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:40
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I know a man who lives under his covers
uh uh uh uh uh uh
Lost his mind from the TV
Now he's playing God

And somebody told him that he was no good at
uh uh uh uh uh uh
He's talking out of the left side of his mouth

And he won't follow
These lines he's drawn for him
And he don't want to try
Seeing is believing
Lord knows what he sees here every night

Three little boys dress up in the morning
uh uh uh uh uh uh
Come back home from the school yard
Talkin' bout Love

But on this occasion the boys feel the same
uh uh uh uh uh uh
Something's holding them back there
I bet it was their mom

And they won't follow
These lines he's drawn for them
Cause they don't want to try
Seeing is believing
Lord knows what they see here every night

And we both know
That people change
When truth's not part of their lives
I've seen the love in their eyes
Don't say goodbye
Goodbye

I know a man who wakes up in the evening
uh uh uh uh uh uh
Lost his mind from the TV
Now he's blaming God

And somebody told him that he's good for nothing
uh uh uh uh uh uh
Now he screen prints American T-shirts
Through the night

And he won't follow
These lines they've drawn for him
And he don't want to try
Seeing is believing
Lord knows what he sees here

Every night
Comments (54)add comment
 WonderLizard wrote:

No, it's for my grandmother's first husband or toaster. We could never keep them straight; then again, neither could she.



Posted 9 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
APPROPRIATE 
Posted 5 years ago by MrMelons    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Oh, is he the guy who's been listening to Greg Kihn?

 
Ha!  Procliv., I think you already burned a similar version of that joke on my comment on "Lady Grinning Soul", but I still laughed again.
Posted 7 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Oh, I LOVE that song! Actually, the whole CD, with a couple of exceptions, is wonderful. I love Pete Yorn.

 
this really is a terrific freshman collection and I have to totally agree with Cynaera - a wonderful CD.

Wish I knew you Cynaera - I joined RP just a little too late.


Posted 8 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
Seeing is believing
    if 6 is a  the 9
           All.


Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Bill

Great follow-up to the Bob Mould SoundonSound...they seem to be distantly sonically related.  Or is that a stretch?
Posted 8 years ago by NorthernLad    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:



 
Kirk and Gorn playing a video game at home
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I think this song (and album) has really held up over time!
Posted 9 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
 scarletdancer wrote:
Sounds like he's been listening to Greg Kihn.

 
Oh, is he the guy who's been listening to Greg Kihn?
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Wrong year for the album---it came out in (the good first 2/3 of) 2001.
Posted 11 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 scarletdancer wrote:
Sounds like he's been listening to Greg Kihn.

 


Posted 11 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Really popp-y, but very upbeat and fun. Great driving and drinking (but not at the same time) song. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
You guys are all wrong this song is for Murray the Parking God!
Posted 11 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 toomanyollys wrote:

I beg to differ, it's a song for my cow-hide rug.
 
No, it's for my grandmother's first husband or toaster. We could never keep them straight; then again, neither could she.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 toomanyollys wrote:

I beg to differ, it's a song for my cow-hide rug.
 
and my cat.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
a song for my cat. who knew?
 
I beg to differ, it's a song for my cow-hide rug.
Posted 12 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
a song for my cat. who knew?
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
One of the great albums of the 2000s - fact.
Posted 13 years ago by gpcracker    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:
I love this album, especially "Life On a Chain". {#Yell}
 
Oh, I LOVE that song! Actually, the whole CD, with a couple of exceptions, is wonderful. I love Pete Yorn.

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Pete Yorn is underrated because of his looks, love life and the company he keeps. He is a great artists with a wonderful sense of melody!{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]




Posted 14 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
I love this album, especially "Life On a Chain". {#Yell}
Posted 14 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
scarletdancer wrote:
Sounds like he's been listening to Greg Kihn.

They don't write 'em like that anymore! {#Roflol}
Posted 15 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
I think the "chick-rock" thing is because dude is good looking.  I was fortunate to hear his music and decide I like it before I got any opportunities to get all "jealous-y" :)

Chris Isaak though... wasn't so lucky.

Posted 15 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
I saw him live and before he started this song he said something about it being about Brian Wilson. 

Just Googled it - Murry was the father of the Wilson boys.  (Pete changed the spelling a bit)


Posted 15 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Sounds like he's been listening to Greg Kihn.
Posted 15 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
lily34 wrote:
i always wanted to name a dog or cat murray.
I named my dog Davin. Here Davin, come and be good. Dumb Dog. Chick rock my ass!
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
chick-rock? am I going to get in trouble for saying that?
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
This has to be fun live...
It is.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
i always wanted to name a dog or cat murray.
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
This has to be fun live...
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
squidish wrote:
Sorry to get girlie on ya, but Pete Yorn is SOOOO CUTE! :-)
hehe...it's ok to be girlie sometimes...he is cute! That coupled with the talent...mmmhmmmm
Posted 17 years ago by sunnysoul03    [ Reply ]
blah
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
rp needs more pete yorn uploads!
Posted 18 years ago by jubilantme    [ Reply ]
I was a little disappointed with this album; a few really good songs . . . but then the rest just ran into each other.
Posted 18 years ago by TriskyJen    [ Reply ]
Carly wrote:
Grant Lee Philips and Pete Yorn - WOW, they sound alike
THANK YOU Carly!! My sanity is revalidated by a shared thought. Whew.
Posted 18 years ago by halfgazo    [ Reply ]
formersnowbug wrote:
I was so pleasantly surprised by how good this album is.
YES! this is such a great album, there is not a single song on this album that disappoints! (he waited with those until the next album) everybody should check out musicforthemorningafter, it's a fantastic cd to play in the car (or really anywhere)
Posted 18 years ago by gernick    [ Reply ]
I was so pleasantly surprised by how good this album is.
Posted 18 years ago by formersnowbug    [ Reply ]
New album out soon! Pete Yorn dot com wrote:
5.11.05 UPDATE: WHAT'S GOING ON>>>> Currently I am residing in Los Angeles, CA. I have been here for some time recording with people of various talents. AS OF TODAY, 11, MAY, 2005.....I am in the process of mixing THE NEW RECORD in a BALLROOM in GRIFFITH PARK. I recorded 24 NEW SONGS...however this WILL NOT BE A DOUBLE ALBUM. MOST of the TRACKS were produced with MICHAEL BEINHORN (Herbie Hancock, Social Distortion, Violent Femmes, Soundgarden, Korn, yes...Korn!) and myself, while others were produced by DON FLEMING (Sonic Youth, Teenage Fanclub) and myself. THE recording process was a roller coaster ride filled with moments of triumph as well as frustration. IT has NOW come together as something that I am extremely proud of and could not have done on my own. Some songs were recorded "live" with MINIBAR and Joe Kennedy providing the backup. Others were built from the ground up with either myself or Dave Grohl playing drums. We were fortunate enough to coax the great Leon Russell in for a day to play some excellent piano. Natalie Maines sings on two songs, while Emily Robison and Martie Maguire add banjo and fiddle respectively. Farmer Dave Scher (All Night Radio, Beachwood Sparks) provides pedal and lap steel guitar, as well as some non-conventional organ. Zach Schaeffer plays bass on a few songs. Doc Dauer and Ramee Jaffe showed up for some guitar and B-3 as well. Oh, and it has all been captured on film which is NOW being edited together for your enjoyment. PLAN ON HEARING THIS RECORD in THE NEAR FUTURE. AS FAR AS TOURING....STAY TUNED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME & LOYALTY. -PY
Posted 18 years ago by matt!    [ Reply ]
Sorry to get girlie on ya, but Pete Yorn is SOOOO CUTE! :-)
Posted 18 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Oh yea, I was just singing this, ah huh
Posted 18 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
Wow, not a negative comment in the bunch. Not used to seeing that around here.
Posted 18 years ago by llazare    [ Reply ]
catchy! lovin' it.
Posted 18 years ago by canadianbug    [ Reply ]
This song this a.m. got my toes tapping. Nice way to wake up.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
I really love this album
Posted 18 years ago by matt!    [ Reply ]
Grant Lee Philips and Pete Yorn - WOW, they sound alike
Posted 18 years ago by Carly    [ Reply ]
nice track. :)
Posted 18 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
Yeah Bill... keep up the pace :) Like it!
Posted 18 years ago by Atombender    [ Reply ]
love pete!!
Posted 18 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
Sounds like EV on backing vocals? Don't think so but the UH a Uh a chorus sounds like his voice.
Posted 18 years ago by DarkStar    [ Reply ]
What is happening to me this morning? Everything I hear reminds me of something else...now Pete's vocals are flashing me back to the Replacements. Help!
Posted 18 years ago by dadofsammy    [ Reply ]
all i know is this artist is a poet....not many out there. so much respect. www.acidcowgirl.com ">(click here)
Posted 19 years ago by jennyok2    [ Reply ]
I thought I heard it skip near the end. Was that just me?
Posted 19 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
what an outstanding cd.
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]