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Doves — Caught By The River
Album: The Last Broadcast
Avg rating:
7.3

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Total ratings: 1994









Released: 2002
Length: 5:48
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Son
What have you done?
You're caught by the river
You're coming undone

Life
You know it can't be so easy
But you can't just leave it
Cause you're not in control no more

And you give it all away
Would you give it all away now?
Don't let it come apart
Don't want to see you come apart

Son
What are you doing?
You learned a hard lesson
When you stood by the water

You and I
Were so full of love and hope
Would you give it all up now?
Would you give in just to spite them all?

Cause you give it all away
And you give it all away now
Don't let it come apart
Don't want to see you come apart

Cause you give it all away
And you give it all away now
Don't let it come apart
Don't want to see you come apart

Lay
I lay in the long grass
So many people
So many people pass

Stay
Stay here and lie on back
Get down in the cornfields
Stay till we're caught at last

Give it all away
Give it all away now
Don't let it come apart
Don't want to see you come apart

And you give it all away
Would you give it all away now?
Don't let it come apart
Don't want to see you come apart

Would you give it all away?
Would you give it all away?
Would you give it all away?

Give it all away
Give it all away
Give it all away
Give it all away
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 manleywoman wrote:

Great set today Bill! You're on a roll!



Love this comment! This is a common phrase we say in our family too. “Man! Bill’s on a roll today!”
Posted 8 months ago by estprophet22    [ Reply ]
 bitterdave wrote:

Loved this album for years, crazy to think it's now 20 years old.  And for those 20 years, I've always thought the cover pic was a horse in the fog floating over a city.
My own personal rorschach test, I guess.


it is so hard to believe. i've loved it that long, too.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Loved this album for years, crazy to think it's now 20 years old.  And for those 20 years, I've always thought the cover pic was a horse in the fog floating over a city.
My own personal rorschach test, I guess.
Posted 2 years ago by bitterdave    [ Reply ]
A truly fantastic song, deep as can be, and it resonates on so many levels in so many ways for me.  Glad they're back together!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Holy crap Batman I think I see Smaug!
Posted 2 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
A joyful noise. Turn it up!
Posted 5 years ago by victory806    [ Reply ]
7>8, because the lyrics hit home at this point in time.
Posted 6 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:
Amazing album start to finish.  I sure miss Doves, wish they would start creating again. 
 
Agreed!
Posted 6 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
Amazing album start to finish.  I sure miss Doves, wish they would start creating again. 
Posted 6 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Not sure.  The River is life and how it gets taken downstream by events beyond individual control.

Have you ever dumped a canoe or kayak in Class IV rapids and then drifted downstream while your thighs are banging against rocks?

That is the metaphor that I understood. 

 
Actually, yes... a kayak... more than once... but it was my *head* and shins banging against rocks... fortunately I was wearing a helmet and a wetsuit... but this might explain a few things about me now.
Posted 6 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
 icuski2 wrote:
Nice tune but what's it about? 

 
Not sure.  The River is life and how it gets taken downstream by events beyond individual control.

Have you ever dumped a canoe or kayak in Class IV rapids and then drifted downstream while your thighs are banging against rocks?

That is the metaphor that I understood. 
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 icuski2 wrote:
Nice tune but what's it about? 

 
Oh, man.  I've always liked the sound of this song, but never really listened to or paid close attention to the lyrics.  I just read the words. Now I'm in tears.


Posted 7 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 stub30 wrote:
We need new Doves

 
Stub30, unfortunately they packed it in a few years ago - pity because I liked their layered 'wall of sound' style.


Posted 7 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Nice tune but what's it about? 
Posted 7 years ago by icuski2    [ Reply ]
mediocre
Posted 9 years ago by Aghori    [ Reply ]
8 > 9.  Seriously.
Posted 9 years ago by allenrudd    [ Reply ]
Layer upon layer of wonderful sounds!
Posted 10 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
 stub30 wrote:
We need new Doves

 
Or just listen to them more...
Posted 10 years ago by SanFranGayMan    [ Reply ]
We need new Doves
Posted 11 years ago by stub30    [ Reply ]
Great song from a stunning album
Posted 11 years ago by peterblair    [ Reply ]
Great tune, kind of a wall-of-sound deal.
Posted 12 years ago by SmileOnADog    [ Reply ]
almost upbeat... for a Doves song  {#Good-vibes}
Posted 12 years ago by milipili    [ Reply ]

Love this song.... {#Clap}


Posted 12 years ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
My first time hearing this song.  I love the passion and the beat. If I were to hear it on one of our local stations, I'd definitely crank it up and do the whole Google thing to find out who did it. THANK GOODNESS FOR RP! We have it all here.  Bill, if you were a god, I'd pick you over the one I currently doubt. {#Roflol}
 
me too. i'll think of you whenever i hear it now. sad you're gone. R.I.P. cynaera
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
My first time hearing this song.  I love the passion and the beat. If I were to hear it on one of our local stations, I'd definitely crank it up and do the whole Google thing to find out who did it. THANK GOODNESS FOR RP! We have it all here.  Bill, if you were a god, I'd pick you over the one I currently doubt. {#Roflol}
 
A year and a half later I read this quip of yours and I'm laughing out loud.
Time stands still on RP, I guess.
Thanks to both of you! 
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
I played the CRAP out of this album when I got it... {#Lol}
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Es ist der Wassersport gesetzt!!
(evil grin)
Posted 13 years ago by TigtheRed    [ Reply ]
 Zappamann wrote:
Try this song in an open car on a german highway...superb !!{#Angel}
 

Works on an American country road too.
Posted 13 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
Try this song in an open car on a german highway...superb !!{#Angel}
Posted 14 years ago by Zappamann    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
 Bosami wrote:
Simply. Awesome.

Doves - Caught By The River
The Innocence Mission - When Mac Was Swimming
R.E.M. - Nightswimming

Picking up on the 'water' theme of this set?

It's sometimes obvious, usually subtle, but never random. Bill is the master.

 
This is what makes RP awesome.  Nobody builds sets like Bill!

Posted 14 years ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 Bosami wrote:
Simply. Awesome.

Doves - Caught By The River
The Innocence Mission - When Mac Was Swimming
R.E.M. - Nightswimming

Picking up on the 'water' theme of this set?

It's sometimes obvious, usually subtle, but never random. Bill is the master.

Posted 14 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 14 years ago by chilibob    [ Reply ]
Caught by this song...one of my favorite tunes by this band!
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
My first time hearing this song.  I love the passion and the beat. If I were to hear it on one of our local stations, I'd definitely crank it up and do the whole Google thing to find out who did it. THANK GOODNESS FOR RP! We have it all here.  Bill, if you were a god, I'd pick you over the one I currently doubt. {#Roflol}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Another nice transition to another nice song.  Oh Bill...you are spoiling me! :)


Posted 14 years ago by ernest3    [ Reply ]
Very very nice
Posted 14 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
Talk about psychic playlist.
{#Sad}
Posted 14 years ago by Kite_Flyer    [ Reply ]
 Bosami wrote:
Simply. Awesome.

Doves - Caught By The River
The Innocence Mission - When Mac Was Swimming
R.E.M. - Nightswimming

Picking up on the 'water' theme of this set?
 
and again!
Which is fitting for me today as NYC the flooded. 
Posted 14 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
Simply. Awesome.

Doves - Caught By The River
The Innocence Mission - When Mac Was Swimming
R.E.M. - Nightswimming

Picking up on the 'water' theme of this set?
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 gabbadar wrote:


It's a great album which I listened to just this weekend (almost 10 years after its release). It has a nice flow to it, and many memorable songs. A worthwhile purchase in my opinion, along with their Lost Souls album.
 
I agree, it's a great album and I think that the standout track is There goes the Fear.

Posted 15 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
Very nice!  (never heared this before)
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
There are times when Bill makes my day. Today is one of them. Great tastes and DJing the soundtrack to my life.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
 CloversideCheri wrote:
What a great sound... I'd like to hear some more from this album.
 

It's a great album which I listened to just this weekend (almost 10 years after its release). It has a nice flow to it, and many memorable songs. A worthwhile purchase in my opinion, along with their Lost Souls album.

Posted 15 years ago by gabbadar    [ Reply ]
Hardly a "weaker" U2... maybe "more restrained", although I'd also call it mesmerizing, especially the guitar solo!

Anyway, I don't shoot messengers... unless they lie to me{#Liar}!

 arserocket wrote:
reminds of a weaker U2 (don't shoot the messenger now)
 


Posted 15 years ago by Jimmy86    [ Reply ]
What a great sound... I'd like to hear some more from this album.
Posted 15 years ago by CloversideCheri    [ Reply ]
Some great ear candy! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
 

9 >>> 10


Posted 15 years ago by MTachyon    [ Reply ]
Thanks to R.P.  The Doves have been just one of the great bands I've been turned on to.
But, Hey Bill, have they fallen out of rotation the last year or so? Seems we got a taste
a day back when. Love R.P.
Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
{#Yawn}
Posted 15 years ago by giotto    [ Reply ]
like a coldplay - with rock.
Posted 15 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
 cathenley wrote:
RP turned me on to the Doves...thank youuuuu.
 


Between the Doves and Porcupine Tree, these two groups have made the listening experience all worthwhile, never mind all of the "filler" material!


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I love Doves. When are they coming out with a new cd?
Posted 15 years ago by flapser    [ Reply ]
Just upped my rating from a 6 to a 7. Don't know when I gave it the 6 or why I was so miserly.

Posted 16 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
Wow.... I was only half paying attention during this song (damn phone keeps ringing)... and then I noticed how cool and mesmerizing it is.  I've heard of The Doves, but just realized I need to know more about them. Thanks, Bill

It must give you a warm fuzzy turning folks like me on to so much cool music, doesn't it?
{#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes} 
Posted 16 years ago by Jimmy86    [ Reply ]
Shades of the Moody Blues. Very nice ..
Posted 16 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
Ok, they are sort of mellow but can produce some of the most interesting British pop songs during these last 6 years or so. Yeah, that's right. Just checked the release date for The Last Broadcast.
Posted 16 years ago by aragon    [ Reply ]
RP turned me on to the Doves...thank youuuuu.
Posted 16 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
Great songs take you somewhere you want to be. This is an example. Try this one with headphones!!
Posted 16 years ago by manchester1    [ Reply ]
This song takes me on an imaginary journey... closing my eyes, progressively raising the volume, and caught by a river through space and time - love the soaring guitar!
Posted 16 years ago by MTachyon    [ Reply ]
Great song!
Posted 16 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
Love this song. Love the Doves.
Posted 16 years ago by MsFine    [ Reply ]
too much noisy guitar for me. I listen to RP at work and find this type of music obnoxious.
Posted 16 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
another radio station please...lame..this years air supply model..
Posted 16 years ago by matty68    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
Amazing live, I've seen them twice, few years apart...they were just as good the second time around.
I would love to see this group live! I see no tour schedule at the moment.
Posted 16 years ago by ad4tise    [ Reply ]
Amazing live, I've seen them twice, few years apart...they were just as good the second time around.
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
This is one song that would suit me fine if it got stuck in my player! And yes, by all means, CRANK IT till the neighbors come and ask you for a copy!
Posted 16 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Crank it up!
Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I'm really hoping they go out on tour this year. They are supposedly working on a new disc. I loooooove their sound.
Posted 16 years ago by billbangert    [ Reply ]
See them in concert if you have the chance.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
fatcatjb wrote:
this song stops me in whatever tracks I'm in and the volume control gets a big crank upupup
That's a big yuppers.
Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
arserocket wrote:
reminds of a weaker U2 (don't shoot the messenger now)
Don't shoot the messenger? But it's the messenger's opinion...
Posted 16 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
After seeing hundreds of bands in concert, I have to say that the Doves are probably among my top 5 recommendations for best bands to see live.
Posted 16 years ago by mwstennis    [ Reply ]
An amazing feel good song. You just want to jam with whoever is around.
Posted 17 years ago by casabach    [ Reply ]
Aaaaahhhh!
Posted 17 years ago by lissen    [ Reply ]
westslope wrote:
If GardenGnome is right, looks like I should be reaching for the rest of the CD.
Definitely! This band is so underrated (at least here in the States).....SO GOOD!
Posted 17 years ago by ajamison    [ Reply ]
this song stops me in whatever tracks I'm in and the volume control gets a big crank upupup
Posted 17 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
reminds of a weaker U2 (don't shoot the messenger now)
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
kickass tune
Posted 17 years ago by bdblinux    [ Reply ]
Production is fantastic. Feels like you are outdoors and in a live audience. Nice and the musicality of this group is outstanding. 8
Posted 17 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous song. Great road piece for winding canyon highway. iPods.... If GardenGnome is right, looks like I should be reaching for the rest of the CD.
Posted 17 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
GardenGnome wrote:
One of the most underrated bands today!
Oh, I disagree! I rate them highly. Though I've heard this a million times (one of my favorite trans-Atlantic albums) I still enjoy it. Most excellent tune.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
that was pretty cool.
Posted 17 years ago by wookie    [ Reply ]
This is probably my least favorite song on this album, yet it's the one I hear the most (in TV shows, at Home Depot, etc). I think the rest of this album is more interesting, both lyrically and musically. One of the most underrated bands today!
Posted 17 years ago by GardenGnome    [ Reply ]
Great set today Bill! You're on a roll!
Posted 17 years ago by manleywoman    [ Reply ]
Nice enough song but, like was said before, nothing new. Pass.
Posted 17 years ago by SchizoidMan    [ Reply ]
as soon as I hear a cliche like "cause you give it all away...." its hard to keep listening.
Posted 17 years ago by rocco1207    [ Reply ]
inindian wrote:
wine, wine, wine, & whine...damn, you'd think the under-signed were all British but not one of them wrote:
Since when do you have to be British to know a schmuck when you see one? (Fact is I was born in GB and grew up in Hackney, so that makes me a Brit.)
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Looks like it's a day for memories. Thanks. E
Posted 17 years ago by eamo    [ Reply ]
10 + + + Absolutely love it!
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
wine, wine, wine, & whine...damn, you'd think the under-signed were all British but not one of them wrote:
meloman (Warsaw, Poland) Posted: Mar 10, 2007 - 15:32 < Reply > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote: Who's Jeremy Clarkson? Who cares? The big schmuck on BBC's "Top Gear" Kurt_from_La_Qui (La Quinta, CA) Posted: Feb 26, 2007 - 12:38 < Reply > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- meloman wrote: This is the kind of song that someone like Jeremy Clarkson thinks "rocks." Who's Jeremy Clarkson? Who cares? On_The_Beach (Vancouver, Canada) Posted: Feb 26, 2007 - 12:36 < Reply > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- meloman wrote: This is the kind of song that someone like Jeremy Clarkson thinks "rocks." whatever
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
Who's Jeremy Clarkson? Who cares?
The big schmuck on BBC's "Top Gear"
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
This is the kind of song that someone like Jeremy Clarkson thinks "rocks."
Who's Jeremy Clarkson? Who cares?
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
This is the kind of song that someone like Jeremy Clarkson thinks "rocks."
whatever
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This is the kind of song that someone like Jeremy Clarkson thinks "rocks."
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
The Doves hit a homer with this...My favorite Doves tune. Excellent!
... give us five slowhand excellent!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
In my opinion, this is the best of the Doves' albums, owing to this song, Last Broadcast, Sulphur Man and Words. They SO need to tour stateside, already...
Posted 17 years ago by MadPercolator    [ Reply ]
This is a great song, but can we hear something else from the Doves please?
Posted 17 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
This song gets a 9 from me. As far as the rest of the album goes, I wasn't all that impressed. The second track (Words), and the final track (this song) are excellent. The rest is pretty forgettable.
Posted 17 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
The Doves hit a homer with this...My favorite Doves tune. Excellent!
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
On_The_Beach wrote:
Hmm, I kinda like it. Can someone (who doesn't hate them) recommend their best CD?
I think this (the Last Broadcast) is their best. It's a toss-up though. Their first album (Lost Souls) is pretty damn fine too. I found their latest (Some Cities) disappointing, but only because it came after two such great albums.
Posted 17 years ago by suddenchad    [ Reply ]
oh yea, I would totally put Doves and Elbow above coldplay
Posted 17 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
Holzfaller wrote:
I love this more every time I hear it. Anybody know what the rest of the album is like?
The album has more anthems than the previous Lost Souls. This is my favourite. Consider also Elbow's second album A Cast of Thousands, similar music, great anthems and both from Manchester. Coldplay gets too much attention when there are many others out there.
Posted 18 years ago by delphi    [ Reply ]
Get down in the cornfields Stay till we're caught at last
Posted 18 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
I love this more every time I hear it. Anybody know what the rest of the album is like?
Posted 18 years ago by Holzfaller    [ Reply ]
Very pleasing - this is on my X-mas list :)
Posted 18 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Hmm, I kinda like it. Can someone (who doesn't hate them) recommend their best CD?
Posted 18 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
pretty good and very cool album cover
Posted 18 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
A truly magnificent song, lyrically and musically. Love the soaring Edge-like guitar...(and hear similarities to this in Awake Oh My Airplane -- well, I guess it must be just a tasty and irresistible run to make if you've got the gear, the chops, and the inspiration!)...
Posted 18 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I really dig the Doves...but for some reason this one doesn't do it for me.
Posted 18 years ago by russteaches    [ Reply ]
such a great song by such a great band
Posted 18 years ago by rage    [ Reply ]
realy good
Posted 18 years ago by jb    [ Reply ]
Krispian wrote:
This set's so good, I gotta contribute some $$ to this fine station... 2:36 pm - Doves - Caught By The River 2:33 pm - Howling Bells - I'm Not Afraid 2:29 pm - I Am Kloot - Loch 2:25 pm - Vast - Thrown Away
Strange taste. That list does absolutely not tickle my good vibes. Avarage scores for these from me, as I can see: 3.0 I Am Kloot 2.5 Doves 2.4 Vast
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
This set's so good, I gotta contribute some $$ to this fine station... 2:36 pm - Doves - Caught By The River 2:33 pm - Howling Bells - I'm Not Afraid 2:29 pm - I Am Kloot - Loch 2:25 pm - Vast - Thrown Away
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
This set's so good, I gotta contribute $$ to this fine station... 2:36 pm - Doves - Caught By The River 2:33 pm - Howling Bells - I'm Not Afraid 2:29 pm - I Am Kloot - Loch 2:25 pm - Vast - Thrown Away
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
d-mac wrote:
What's with all the Coldplaya' haters? Somebody's been drinking that Haterade!
Haterade! Love it.
Posted 18 years ago by prairiedogj    [ Reply ]
th3boon wrote:
where these guys really around before coldplay? because i really hate coldplay, almost as much as i hate u2, so that would make me happy. someone make me happy
What's with all the Coldplaya' haters? Somebody's been drinking that Haterade!
Posted 18 years ago by d-mac    [ Reply ]
I think it is too loooooong but not a bad song!
Posted 18 years ago by rocteur    [ Reply ]
oops - sorry for the bold in the last comment. Didn't mean to yell..
Posted 18 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
japanmoran wrote:
So this is where Coldplay got their sound?
nah, they got it from Catherine Wheel. They slowed it down and subbed pianos for guitars.
Posted 18 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
th3boon wrote:
where these guys really around before coldplay? because i really hate coldplay, almost as much as i hate u2, so that would make me happy. someone make me happy
You mean all that hating doesn't make you happy?
Posted 18 years ago by jgeyer    [ Reply ]