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I Am Kloot — Fingerprints
Album: Sky At Night
Avg rating:
7.1

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Total ratings: 2206









Released: 2010
Length: 4:29
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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If heaven is a place upon your skin
That I may have touched from without to within
Then dust yourself of fingerprints and grin
And grin

We don't have to stay
With these people whose ideas
Are just what other people say

We can walk away
From these feelings that are filling up
Our lives with daze

And I guess that I've been singing all my life
Well that's right
And that is fine

I've been spending all your money and your time
Well that's right
And that is fine

'Cause I don't have to stay
With these feelings that are filling up
My life with daze

I can walk away
From these people whose ideas
Are just what other people say

Again, and again

And the crowd that is gathered is confused
They're all trembling inside solitude
We've got nothing left to use
We've got all the bullets
But there's no one left to shoot

We can't walk away
From these feelings that are filling up
our lives with daze

We may have to stay
with these people whose ideas
are just what other people say

Again, and again

But if heaven is a place upon your skin
That I may have touched from without to within
Will then dust yourself of fingerprints and grin
And grin
And grin

I guess that I've been singing all my life
Well that's right
And that is fine

I've been spending all your money and your time
Well that's right
And that is fine
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channeling his inner Willie
Posted 1 month ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Al Stuart?   Sure sounds like him , if I was betting on voice alone.  
Posted 5 months ago by freemusic    [ Reply ]
 SpinyNorma wrote:


Um, probably because most people can tell the difference between 'Kloot' and 'Groot'?


Someone fails to understand alliteration. Bravo the human who thought of Groot - love the synchronised animation as well :)
Posted 7 months ago by mralimccarley    [ Reply ]
Posted 10 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
Still a superb, superb song.
Posted 11 months ago by captbradders    [ Reply ]
 Fiddlefye wrote:



In High School?! Wow.
That would now be banned with the extreme right going after the concept of an affair with a prostitute...
Posted 1 year ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Fingerprints today! Yes!
Posted 1 year ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]

An easy 8. 
Posted 1 year ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
One of the most honest and truthful songs , ever.
And the first three lines are just brilliant.
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 SpinyNorma wrote:


Um, probably because most people can tell the difference between 'Kloot' and 'Groot'?
 

BAM! . . . lol
Posted 3 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 opaceo wrote:


It's happened on other I am Kloot songs on RP just not this one ... until you did
 

Perhaps so but islander nailed it. 
Posted 4 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the beginning of a Doors song
Posted 4 years ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
 islander wrote:
Why has no one posted this yet?

 

It's happened on other I am Kloot songs on RP just not this one ... until you did
Posted 4 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
 islander wrote:
Why has no one posted this yet?

 
What took you so long?? 
Posted 4 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
 islander wrote:
Why has no one posted this yet?

 

Um, probably because most people can tell the difference between 'Kloot' and 'Groot'?
Posted 4 years ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
Hear that high hat intro and reaching for the Volume  to crank it up.  
Posted 4 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
Love this band... wish I'd noticed them while they were still together.
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Saw Klute on broadcast TV some years after it was in theaters...With
the "clean up" cuts, there was no way the characters could have solved
the mystery...;-(

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
 

Posted 4 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
 dubberdan wrote:
Everytime I hear this I think it's the Artic Monkeys
 
Northern Enlish accent, completely dissimilar voice. Must try harder.
Posted 4 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

I remember that movie. We had to study the script in a film class I took in high school.
 

Posted 5 years ago by Fiddlefye    [ Reply ]
 kopfhoerer wrote:

I second that
 
yeah...but Tomasni changed his mind, it's a 5 for him now and he'll skip it.  Which is OK with me...I have this as an 8 and won't skip it...LLRP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Kinda like the vocal and tune..today
Posted 5 years ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
My rating  7 - Quite Likeable    but not more
 
I second that
Posted 5 years ago by kopfhoerer    [ Reply ]
Anyone else think this sounds like Sing by Travis?
Posted 5 years ago by cgiordano    [ Reply ]
My rating goes down to 5 - Decent and I skip
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
My rating  7 - Quite Likeable    but not more
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 islander wrote:
Why has no one posted this yet?

 

Posted 6 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
Why has no one posted this yet?

Posted 6 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Yo La Tengo when I first heard it. I like a lot. 
Posted 6 years ago by cmcisaac    [ Reply ]
I increase from 5 to 7 - Quite Likeable
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
Its just "Another Northern Song"
Posted 8 years ago by ircdn    [ Reply ]
Fuck, this song gets me every time, its so fucking perfect. Magical, sunshine. 
Posted 8 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
THis really sounds like a Sixto Rodriguez song!
Posted 8 years ago by runlenarun    [ Reply ]
Everytime I hear this I think it's the Artic Monkeys
Posted 8 years ago by dubberdan    [ Reply ]
The cello even sounds as though they got Derek Simpson to play for them.

A Notts gentleman Fred. Not referring to the trade-union Derek Simpson here.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
i dig it
Posted 9 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
That end bit really feels like a spliced addition just to pad the song for 20 or 30 more seconds.    its even tonally different.  
Posted 9 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
John Peel show was amazing!!!
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
"And I guess that I've been singing all my life..."

Well...there are far worse ways to go thru life than singing, eh?  {#Cool}

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 9 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 Forest267 wrote:
I am Groot...

 
GROOOOOT!
Posted 9 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
I am Groot...
Posted 9 years ago by Forest267    [ Reply ]
got a chris smither vibe going until the cello/violin/?...then it kind of lost me. like an edit you go back and stick on a perfectly adequate chat room post. then you look at it and wonder why you dont quit while youre ahead.
Posted 9 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Good band - good song!

 
Well not for the first time I agree with Stingy here.  I feel like I should probably be worried.
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Good band - good song!
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

There is a black-and-white, 1951 sci-fi film called "The Day The Earth Stood Still", which features an extraterrestrial character named "Klaatu", who had a robot named "Gort".  "Klute" was a 1971 crime thriller with Donald Sutherland and Jane Fonda.  There was a prog-rock band in the early '70s named "Klaatu" - who took their name from the earlier film mentioned.  I am not sure whether or not this band took their name from the later film.

 
Yeah, but the cool thing is that the buzz was that Klaatu, the band, was a secret reunion of The Beatles. I don't know who precipitated the hype/lie, but the album, a mixed affair, sold like hotcakes.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Lauriea wrote:
upon first listen i gave this song an 8, now i think i was being to generous, oh well i liked the ending

 
Enough for me to bump 8 --> 9  {#Wave}
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
upon first listen i gave this song an 8, now i think i was being to generous, oh well i liked the ending
Posted 10 years ago by Lauriea    [ Reply ]
I love this song. Did I say that already?
Posted 10 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
If not for the singers monotone , I think I could really enjoy this band .
Posted 10 years ago by btt    [ Reply ]
great set this morning!
Posted 10 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
 Pitjes wrote:
Once there has been a scifi film in black and white, wherein there was a robot called clute/klute/aso. Who knows about that?

 
There is a black-and-white, 1951 sci-fi film called "The Day The Earth Stood Still", which features an extraterrestrial character named "Klaatu", who had a robot named "Gort".  "Klute" was a 1971 crime thriller with Donald Sutherland and Jane Fonda.  There was a prog-rock band in the early '70s named "Klaatu" - who took their name from the earlier film mentioned.  I am not sure whether or not this band took their name from the later film.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Once there has been a scifi film in black and white, wherein there was a robot called clute/klute/aso. Who knows about that?
Posted 10 years ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
The album art for this one was well chosen.
Posted 10 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
I approve the previous message.  {#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

This song pleases my nipples...  love it...
 

 

John Ashcroft does not approve and asks you to cover yourself:

Editorial cartoon: John Ashcroft in front of topless Spirit of Justice statue

Remember those gentler times when the NSA and DOJ weren't 
cyber-stalking you like Dirty Old Men?

Lazarus: TMI. If your nipples wanted the world to know their musical tastes, they'd get their own RP membership. {#Eek}





Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]

This song pleases my dimples...  love it...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Posted 11 years ago by jsumnergar    [ Reply ]
This one has worn out its welcome for me. Just ruined a great set.  4. 
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
We got all these bullets
but there's nothing left to shoot. 
 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this song.
Posted 11 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
A real gem.
Posted 11 years ago by Lichenia,    [ Reply ]
MORE!!
Posted 11 years ago by patrick30    [ Reply ]
This is growing on me even through the first listen. I'm looking forward to seeing whether it grows further (for me) on subsequent listens.
Posted 11 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
 hidey wrote:
I Am Kloot are a highly underrated outfit - even better live than on record! See them if ever you get a chance...
 



Got me some tickets for February...
Posted 11 years ago by glowworm    [ Reply ]
Just gets worse every time it's played.
Posted 11 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
I Am Kloot are a highly underrated outfit - even better live than on record! See them if ever you get a chance...
Posted 11 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
 NuggetNectar wrote:
Where can I buy this? In the states...
 
I bought mine (used) through Amazon—it's only offered as an import, and pricey to boot.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Kloot on RP?  Great work Bill!


Posted 12 years ago by oilydwarf    [ Reply ]
Not sure.......gonna rate it next time I hear it.....
Posted 12 years ago by Papasmeg    [ Reply ]
 Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
Nice song but they spelled Klute wrong. Now if they were Dutch I would understand....
 
{#Wink}
Posted 12 years ago by Beinte    [ Reply ]
Nice song but they spelled Klute wrong. Now if they were Dutch I would understand....
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
Nice selection so far ... keeping me awake while I work ... Thanks RP!! {#Chillpill}
Posted 12 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote:
Growing on me.  Time to give it a rating.  Let's say 7.
 
 
Ditto. Like it more every time. 6 > 7
Posted 12 years ago by onelittlemoose    [ Reply ]
Growing on me.  Time to give it a rating.  Let's say 7.
 
Posted 12 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]

Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
LOL, I thought this was a Willie Nelson tune
Posted 12 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Where can I buy this? In the states...
Posted 12 years ago by NuggetNectar    [ Reply ]
I AM BORING ( sorry Bill)

Posted 12 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Nice, atmospheric cover photo, and technically tricky to take, too, shooting into the light. 

Nice get. Photobucket

Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 sronis wrote:

Say thank you... ;-)

You "bought" bought the album? if so - {#Clap}
I have other cool music if you want - you know where to find me {#Cheesygrin}
 
If you're suggesting he/she steal it, you are quite the dick.
If I misunderstood, I retract my comment, and ask that you forgive me...for free. 
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 rtwingo wrote:


Never heard of them before RP, bought the album shortly after hearing this song, and now I can't seem to stop listening to it.
In other words - highly recommended.

Roy.
www.vignale-gamine.com
 
Say thank you... ;-)

You "bought" bought the album? if so - {#Clap}
I have other cool music if you want - you know where to find me {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 12 years ago by sronis    [ Reply ]
Nice, atmospheric cover photo, and technically tricky to take, too, shooting into the light.

Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
I can't decide if this is an "RP song"—something you listen to here but don't go our of your way to purchase—or a group I want to invest in. Anyone know what the rest of the album is like?
 

Never heard of them before RP, bought the album shortly after hearing this song, and now I can't seem to stop listening to it.
In other words - highly recommended.

Roy.
www.vignale-gamine.com


Posted 12 years ago by rtwingo    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
This is a cool tune.
 

Yes, I agree.  Tasty production and transitions: just right - not overdone.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I can't decide if this is an "RP song"—something you listen to here but don't go our of your way to purchase—or a group I want to invest in. Anyone know what the rest of the album is like?
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
He sounds a lot like Paul Williams to me, I like it.
Posted 12 years ago by Augustus    [ Reply ]
I love the flow of this song and the guys voice.
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Is there another song on the album that's any good?
Posted 13 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Hot!!!
Posted 13 years ago by Joe_G_Bear    [ Reply ]
 Vinni_NL wrote:

He does have a captivating voice don't you think?

 
I'm assuming you're talking to me, in which case, yes he does.

In fact, I really rather like this. 
Posted 13 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]

He does have a captivating voice don't you think?


Posted 13 years ago by Vinni_NL    [ Reply ]
This is a cool tune.
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 gjones wrote:
No really it really sucks  shut the .
 

hey G... do you like this song?  {#Lol}
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
Jane Fonda was hot.
 
Good one—despite the misspelling. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klute Great flick.

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
No really it really sucks  shut the .
Posted 13 years ago by gjones    [ Reply ]
Horrible!

Posted 13 years ago by gjones    [ Reply ]
i am kloot has some more good songs. what about playing some of them? (storm warning...)
Posted 13 years ago by patrick30    [ Reply ]

so bad - awful


Posted 13 years ago by gjones    [ Reply ]
I always think this is Rodney Crowell!!!  (spelling?)
Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Bouncy with a cymbal that adds just enough zip.  Good toe tapper.
Posted 13 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
First listening an 8, stays the same after second listening. Great song.
I also really like "From your Favourite Sky"
Never heared about this Band before! THX, RP
Posted 13 years ago by werner    [ Reply ]
Just can't get enough of this band. Cool song.
Posted 13 years ago by Mar-tay    [ Reply ]
 sronis wrote:
Yay! my first upload. I'm giving it a 9. Hope they also approve "northen skies" from the same album, which is an even better song.
 
this is bumping

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
NICE!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Cool! Like the music + lyrics.

{#Tongue}
Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Jane Fonda was hot.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Insightful lyrics, cello, and a slight Mumford vibe. What's not to like?
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
excellent song. my favorite at the moment.
Posted 13 years ago by ndrakos    [ Reply ]
 sronis wrote:
Yay! my first upload. I'm giving it a 9. Hope they also approve "northen skies" from the same album, which is an even better song.
 
Thanks for uploading! I (albeit slightly) prefer Fingerprints to Northern Skies, though. Other favorite cuts: Radiation, Same Shoes (nice brass section!).

Posted 13 years ago by jpdribbler    [ Reply ]
Yay! my first upload. I'm giving it a 9. Hope they also approve "northen skies" from the same album, which is an even better song.
Posted 13 years ago by sronis    [ Reply ]