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Kathleen Edwards — Chameleon-Comedian
Album: Voyageur
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Released: 2012
Length: 4:37
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I know your heart
It is a sacred thing
You're a comedian
You hide behind your funny face

Every time...

Out of the shadows
Out of the cameras and the lights
You're a chameleon
And you hide behind your darker side

Every time...
Every time I don't need a punch line
I don't need a punch line

Everybody's watching
The way that I see you could not change
I'll be your medium
For everything you wanted to say

Cause out of the shadows
Out of the cameras and the lights
I'm a chameleon
I just hide behind the songs that I write

See me smile
It's not for a funny joke
It's for every time I don't need...
I don't need a punch line
Every time I don't need a punch line

See me smile
It's not for a funny joke
It's for every time I don't need a punch line
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 westslope wrote:
. . . I never use PSD except once to experiment.  
I want to expand my musical horizons not shrink them!   I want to be exposed to music I do not like.  

   Cheers to that!
Posted 1 year ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Always love hearing this, and anything from this album.

Unfortunate the process of doing it basically drove her to retirement but hopefully it's true she's getting back out there. If not, I have to try to stop by her cafe next time I'm near Ottawa.
Posted 7 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
 bstevens1951 wrote:
Everyone has an opinion. I happen to think KE is a damn fine artist. Sorry she's hung up the guitar. For those who don't like any particular song, not just this one, why not just press PSD and move on to something else. Maybe you think there isn't enough negativity in the world already? Great album, btw.

 
I agree that she is a fine artist.  BTW, she is back to playing and performing.  I sure hope she makes it to backwater interior British California. 

As for the flow of negative comments.... it helps people with the illusion that they are independent and free and that their opinions matter.

I never use PSD except once to experiment.   I want to expand my musical horizons not shrink them!   I want to be exposed to music I do not like.  
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I agree with Baaah Hahbur, good song, shades of Cranberries.

 
Posted 8 years ago by ozzie1313    [ Reply ]
Everyone has an opinion. I happen to think KE is a damn fine artist. Sorry she's hung up the guitar. For those who don't like any particular song, not just this one, why not just press PSD and move on to something else. Maybe you think there isn't enough negativity in the world already? Great album, btw.
Posted 8 years ago by bstevens1951    [ Reply ]
Painfully redundant.  Repetitive.  Painful. 
Did I say painful?
Posted 8 years ago by opv    [ Reply ]
hey, there's my other mitten
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 izycrzy wrote:
I love this song. It got me through a rough patch with the mrs. my jokes were really not funny for her I realized - so I scaled back and now she's laughing again.
 
Facing the same dilemma, after 45 years, there are not many warts, wens and ways that are not known and either accepted or despised.

Fortunately, the future looks good. Just like Chrissie. 
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I wonder how Kathleen's coffee shop in Kanata is doing?  

Kanata is 30 minutes west of Ottawa, Canada's capital, found in southeastern Ontario along the border with Quebec.  Sorry for the extra information, but you would be surprised at the number of Americans that do not know what Canada's federal capital is and where it is located.

 
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Love her old stuff.  This was just okay.  She lost her edge.
Posted 9 years ago by vsgpt    [ Reply ]
I love this song. It got me through a rough patch with the mrs. my jokes were really not funny for her I realized - so I scaled back and now she's laughing again.
Posted 9 years ago by izycrzy    [ Reply ]
PSD.  I usually like KE, but this one...well she missed, imo.
Posted 9 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Bleh.......
Posted 10 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Sad.  So many words in the English language.
Pitiful to repeat, repeat, repeat . . .

The tune is OK, but not nearly strong enough to carry the grade school lyrics.
Posted 10 years ago by opv    [ Reply ]
10, next
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
just so refreshing to hear real singing as opposed to that shrieking we hear on tv.
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
This is a very likeable song. Still enjoying the vulnerability in her voice.
  You hit on it, thanks. No need to repeat.


Posted 10 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
{#Heartkiss}{#Heartkiss}  ......... bloody hell Bill this is "Outstanding"
 
...... now G O D L I K E
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Damn. She is good!
Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Huh, they just played this on CBC Canada, the live version from this weekend's concert. The live version had a more 'open' quality to it.

  I'll admit I've been away from Canada for a while but is "CBC Canada" a show on the CBC or is that just a really redundant statement? Seriously, just asking...I've been away for a while. Oh, and BTW Westlope, I quite like this song.



Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Huh, they just played this on CBC Canada, the live version from this weekend's concert. The live version had a more 'open' quality to it.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
OK, time to go listen to Voyageur again (for the many-ith time).
Posted 11 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]

Have to order this CD....

 

The writing, the production, it is all top notch.


Posted 11 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
She really does have a lovely voice... 8 > 9 methinks...
Posted 11 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this lady, the more I like her.
Posted 11 years ago by Ubaldo    [ Reply ]
 fuzzy wrote:
She don't need a punchline. Maybe she just need a punch. {#Wink}
 
I remember my first joke.
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
This is a very likeable song. Still enjoying the vulnerability in her voice.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I just saw Kathleen perform at the xponential festival in Camden over the weekend. She was fabulous, witty, and very entertaining. Great live performance.
Posted 12 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:

You missed a great show.  Saw her in Portland last week, just before she headed up your way.  She was outstanding.
 

Good to hear and am glad that you enjoyed the show!  

 

I still recall with amusement that embarrassed school boy look on David Letterman when he thanked Kathleen and the band a few months ago.  


Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Moak wrote:


{#Stupid}     {#Iamwithstupid}
 
Indeed you are.
Posted 12 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
Getting tired of hearing "Don't Need A Punchline".
 

{#Stupid}     {#Iamwithstupid}
Posted 12 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Getting tired of hearing "Don't Need A Punchline".
Posted 12 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Missed her in Vancouver April 6.  Damn.
 
You missed a great show.  Saw her in Portland last week, just before she headed up your way.  She was outstanding.
Posted 12 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
 gillespp wrote:
See her live if you have a chance; she's fabulous.
 
Missed her in Vancouver April 6.  Damn.
Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 WingedElephant wrote:
Wonder how much she's paying Suzanne Vega in royalties for totally copying her voice and singing style? .....
 
You are kidding.  Been working with a chain-saw for too long?
Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
See her live if you have a chance; she's fabulous.
Posted 12 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
A consistent feature of her recordings is the high standard she sets for the musical accompaniment. Everything sounds really sharp and complements her voice really well. Not everyone manages to do this with regularity.
Posted 12 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 number7 wrote:
Yes, you are clueless.
Kathleen is her own person.
Suzanne Vega & Peter Gabriel  I am sure, seek inspiration from Kathleen.
 
I have to assume your comments are directed at WingedElephant.
Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

clueless
 
Yes, you are clueless.
Kathleen is her own person.
Suzanne Vega & Peter Gabriel  I am sure, seek inspiration from Kathleen.

Posted 12 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
i love her Kiss
Posted 12 years ago by leechi    [ Reply ]
 WingedElephant wrote:
Wonder how much she's paying Suzanne Vega in royalties for totally copying her voice and singing style? Maybe she's kicking in a little to Peter Gabriel too for the songwriting....
 
clueless
Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Daughter of a diplomat IIRC

Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Wonder how much she's paying Suzanne Vega in royalties for totally copying her voice and singing style? Maybe she's kicking in a little to Peter Gabriel too for the songwriting....
Posted 12 years ago by WingedElephant    [ Reply ]
 Aud wrote:


agree!
 
agree!
Posted 12 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
 bh1 wrote:
I like most of her work but I find this one rather boring.
 

agree!
Posted 12 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]

Yup.  Unibroue Maudite.

For those unfamiliar with this beer, it has a nutty flavour, 8% alcohol content, is just ever so slightly sweet, and is a great sipping beer.

(You want to get hammered, drink something else.)  I prefer Maudite to most Belgian beers.  Just sayin'.


Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Very nice.

 

Edwards will have a tough time surpassing the 3rd CD Asking for Flowers.

How is the rest of Voyageurs?

 


What is this from outside of a Unibourne Maudite label?  

Oh and the song is nice - 6 or 7 for now.

 


Posted 12 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
The album has leaked. It has 4 very good songs, the rest is average IMO.

Edwards is divorced. She is dating Justin Vernon of Bon Iver (he produced the album).

Posted 12 years ago by cedd__    [ Reply ]
 Jacksonstat wrote:
I cannot wait for this album to be released. Kathleen can do no wrong in my book.
 

+1 !
The original release date is 01/17/2012, has Kathleen released another song or is the album out early?
Anyway, this song's amazing too, just like "Change The Sheets"! This will be an album worth buying!!


Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]

Very nice.

 

Edwards will have a tough time surpassing the 3rd CD Asking for Flowers.

How is the rest of Voyageurs?

 

 


Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:
Is she divorced ?  She sounds like it.  a lot.  Great tune, too
 
Huh???
Posted 12 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Her strength, for me, is the lyrics. Such a writer of rich, deep, direct conversations of life.
Posted 12 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
new Kathleen Edwards! you just made my day!
Posted 12 years ago by tbor79    [ Reply ]
I like most of her work but I find this one rather boring.
Posted 12 years ago by bh1    [ Reply ]
Is she divorced ?  She sounds like it.  a lot.  Great tune, too
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Katie: Come back to your home here in Ottawa! We need you.
Posted 12 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]

Beautiful! The music produced by this artist and musicians that accompany it is fairly consistent, and has evolved and improvised, with imagination and ingenuity, on every album made to date. What about the future? "The future is not written". We shall see. Work, inspiration and good luck Kathleen.


 


Posted 12 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 terrapin52 wrote:
I love her voice.  It's so interesting.
 
Her voice is simultaneously heavenly and sad - a captivating combination.
Posted 12 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
I cannot wait for this album to be released. Kathleen can do no wrong in my book.
Posted 12 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
I love her other work. Upon first listen, this sounds weak in comparison.
Posted 12 years ago by trissi    [ Reply ]
I love her voice.  It's so interesting.
Posted 12 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]