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Rufus Wainwright — The One You Love
Album: Want Two
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:41
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The mind has so many pictures
Why can't I sleep with my eyes open
The mind has so many memories
Can you remember what it looks like when I cry

I'm tryin', tryin' to tell you
All that I can in a sweet and velvet tongue
But no words ever could sell you
Sell you on me after all that I have done

I'm only the one you love
Am I only the one you love

The Lady Gloom and her hornets
Circling 'round is now before us
The screamin's done without movin'
One little move and for sure you will be stung

I'm singin' "Oh Jerusalem. oh Jerusalem.
See what he's picked up in the park."
Let's fuck this awful art party
Want you to make love to me and only to me in the dark

I'm only the one you love
Am I only the one you love

Doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo

We've traded in our snapshots
We're goin' through the motions
Into the view I'm leavin' you
Down Conduit Avenue
Into the early mornin'
Into the early mornin'

The one I love
Are you only the one I love
Comments (28)add comment
 slartibart_O wrote:
Anyone who thinks he doesn't sound like Thom Yorke is in complete denial. Yuck.
 
Funny.  I was actually wondering if this was RadioHead because it sounded similar but somehow different, so I came to check it out.  I think maybe it's not so much the voice exactly, but the styling goes a long way to giving it that Thom Yorke feeling.  Anyway, not really digging it.

Posted 15 years ago by smdeeg    [ Reply ]
Don't like it at all....that's the beauty of diversity eh.
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Ummmmm, I was hearin' him w/o the backup vocals and all that mixing and I just don't get it
Posted 16 years ago by pacificbeth    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by fantomas    [ Reply ]
I think somebody slipped me a Ruffy.
Posted 16 years ago by agbar713    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
Anyone who thinks he doesn't sound like Thom Yorke is in complete denial. Yuck.
or Ethel Merman. Not so much in this song, but a complete cd is unlistenable. I have his self titled cd that I will give away to anyone who can stand it.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
Anyone who thinks he doesn't sound like Thom Yorke is in complete denial. Yuck.
Or has a more discerning ear than your average listener. There is some resemblence in certain songs, occasionally at best.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Anyone who thinks he doesn't sound like Thom Yorke is in complete denial. Yuck.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
clever segue from Jump Little Children's 'Too High' - both songs use parallel octaves in the vocals throughout. N.B. the segue is clever, which doesn't mean that 'Too High' doesn't suck!
Posted 17 years ago by jedley    [ Reply ]
Rufus Rufus Rufus. Every day!
Posted 17 years ago by purpleray    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
Even more distinctive is the duo formed by his mom and his aunt: Kate and Anna McGarrigle.
What a wonderful piece of trivia! I didn't know. I listened to a LOT of the McGarrigle sisters! Thanks, Poose! I love this album, but think Rufus is an acquired taste. I got several of his CDs as gifts, and it took a few listens for me to really appreciate his style.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Beautiful Rufus song, thanks for playing. Love the album art too.
Posted 17 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
Has a twang of Todd Rundgren to it, doesn't it?
Posted 17 years ago by weez    [ Reply ]
rocco1207 wrote:
the best Rufus song ever ... by far...
I uploaded this as I felt it was the most "listener friendly," for what is certain to be legions of non-fans. Glad it appeals.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
the best Rufus song ever ... by far...
Posted 17 years ago by rocco1207    [ Reply ]
thanks for playing Rufus. love his voice
Posted 17 years ago by joanbcn    [ Reply ]
More_Cowbell wrote:
His old man and sister also have a distinctive style.
Even more distinctive is the duo formed by his mom and his aunt: Kate and Anna McGarrigle.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Kerly wrote:
His best song is on :) RP just keeps on surprising!!! THANK YOU!
... yea, you're right on Kerly, this station rocks alright! Thanks RP! ... also outstandin' art work for this album cover!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
hwunh-hwunh-hwunh-whuhhhh-hwunh :roll: a 1.
Posted 17 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
He is a fantastic song writer, but... enunciate Rufus -- enunciate!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Viv515    [ Reply ]
His old man and sister also have a distinctive style.
Posted 17 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Finally some Rufus on RP!!(he hardly gets any airplay here!) This album is amazing and Rufus is simply brilliant. Thank you, Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by Buzilis    [ Reply ]
His best song is on :) RP just keeps on surprising!!! THANK YOU!
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
rtkmusic wrote:
not convinced there would be a good time for this one...
I think I'm with you there!
Posted 17 years ago by raven121x    [ Reply ]
raven121x wrote:
A bit much for 9:15 am (PST), don't you think?
not convinced there would be a good time for this one...
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
A bit much for 9:15 am (PST), don't you think?
Posted 17 years ago by raven121x    [ Reply ]