Kate Miller-Heidke — The Devil Wears a Suit
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End of October
Sun's fallen over
Wolves on the street
Wolves on the street
Roaming
Howling
Smoke in the distance
Strangers are calling
Paid for your time
Paid for your time, boy
Hold on
Hold on
He's not underground
He's not in the air
He's not in that book
You take everywhere
The Devil wears a suit
He lives in no town
He lives on no street
In your home, in your bed
Unto the bride, one
Unto the trooper
Where did you go?
Where have you been, son?
Nowhere
With no one
Talking in circles
Point of confusion
Who needs a hug?
Who needs a hug, then?
You do
You do
He's not underground
He's not in the air
He's not in that book
You take everywhere
The Devil wears a suit
He lives in no town
He lives on no street
In your home, in your home
In your bed
House of your friendly
Local accomplice
Shoes at the door
Shoes at the door, please
Mind your
Secrets
Out in the garden
Under the elk weed
Ribs in the dirt
Ribs in a dirt heap
Silence
Silence
He's not underground
He's not in the air
He's not in that book
You take everywhere
The Devil wears a suit
He lives in no town
He lives on no street
In your home, in your home
In your bed
The Devil wears a suit
The Devil wears a suit
Sun's fallen over
Wolves on the street
Wolves on the street
Roaming
Howling
Smoke in the distance
Strangers are calling
Paid for your time
Paid for your time, boy
Hold on
Hold on
He's not underground
He's not in the air
He's not in that book
You take everywhere
The Devil wears a suit
He lives in no town
He lives on no street
In your home, in your bed
Unto the bride, one
Unto the trooper
Where did you go?
Where have you been, son?
Nowhere
With no one
Talking in circles
Point of confusion
Who needs a hug?
Who needs a hug, then?
You do
You do
He's not underground
He's not in the air
He's not in that book
You take everywhere
The Devil wears a suit
He lives in no town
He lives on no street
In your home, in your home
In your bed
House of your friendly
Local accomplice
Shoes at the door
Shoes at the door, please
Mind your
Secrets
Out in the garden
Under the elk weed
Ribs in the dirt
Ribs in a dirt heap
Silence
Silence
He's not underground
He's not in the air
He's not in that book
You take everywhere
The Devil wears a suit
He lives in no town
He lives on no street
In your home, in your home
In your bed
The Devil wears a suit
The Devil wears a suit
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Definitely a good Celtic flavour and with a good deal of originality, but I'm distracted by her breathing, which is odd for someone who's 'classically trained'.
The Devil wears a suit? And here I thought she wore Prada...
Beautiful song with images of the Emerald Isle☘️
There was a time in my twenties when I played quite a bit of old-time/Appalachia and bluegrass with friends at home, in bars and in the Boston Subway stations with one particularly good friend and great fiddle player. As I listened to this, the guitar picking somehow reminded me of that. After reading the comments (for better or worse) about the Irish influence, I did a quick bit of google research to confirm that there was indeed a large emigration from Ireland and Scotland to Appalachia in the late 1600's. I'm now 67 years old but sometimes putting 2+2 together still puts a grin on my face even if I am a bit late to the party.
living in a tale
Makes me dearly miss Meredith from Gladstone, OZ, surely the best all-night party drinking, dancing, and esperiencing Life partner ever!
springof63 wrote:
Maybe just Gaelic, as the Scots have this similar sound!
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
I'm only 1/8th Irish meself, but it always makes me laugh when Bill says 'Hope you're enjoying the music micks'
.
And, Yes! I am!
.
Btw the rhythm backing to 'The Devil Wears A Suit' is clearly derived from a different side of the 'world'.
Finding that its of Australian origin makes perfect sense.
I'm only 1/8th Irish meself, but it always makes me laugh when Bill says 'Hope you're enjoying the music micks'
.
And, Yes! I am!
.
Btw the rhythm backing to 'The Devil Wears A Suit' is clearly derived from a different side of the 'world'.
Finding that its of Australian origin makes perfect sense.
Maybe just Gaelic, as the Scots have this similar sound!
I'd prefer Old Nick over some of the Suits I've worked under, evil metal fitters that they are ;-\
Nice voice, Kate. Heartmelting 🥰
Nice voice, Kate. Heartmelting 🥰
smartn1 wrote:
Same, love it!
This song gives me the shivers. For many reasons.
Same, love it!
This song gives me the shivers. For many reasons.
birdman42 wrote:
I originally learned about her from her famous facebook song performance. Still relevant today as ever.
I'm not usually a fan of vocal acrobatics; often they're used to cover up vocal inadequacy. (Just listen to the singing reality shows, if you can.) But somehow here they feel appropriate to the song, so I'll give her a pass. Besides, ya gotta love an artist who has a song called "Are You F***ing Kidding Me?"
I originally learned about her from her famous facebook song performance. Still relevant today as ever.
wrong, suit is tied to the protokol mission... Look who is inside the suit...
pyrateparadox988 wrote:
FOR REAL 😁 !!!!!
Love Love Love. Just the Music, the Vocals, The Lyrics.
I don't want to know anything about this Artist right now.
Just want to love this Song.
I don't want to know anything about this Artist right now.
Just want to love this Song.
FOR REAL 😁 !!!!!
Bumped this up to 8 because i love aussie singers
The guitar line borrows from the Irish fiddle tune "Swallowtail Jig" at times. One of my favourite fiddle tunes to play on violin!
Yeah, well, she borrowed my favourite outfit and still hasn't returned it:
Love Love Love. Just the Music, the Vocals, The Lyrics.
I don't want to know anything about this Artist right now.
Just want to love this Song.
I don't want to know anything about this Artist right now.
Just want to love this Song.
For a country that started out as a British penal colony, Australia has certainly blessed the world with a great many talented musical artists. I'm waiting for Bill to toss Tash Sultana into the mix. I think RP listeners would love her - very talented, and definitely not seeking to become a radio pop star.
jhorton wrote:
seduction. don't be fooled. reprehensible.
LOVE.
seduction. don't be fooled. reprehensible.
I find her vocal style and sound quite unique and enjoyable. Her musical duo with Passenger, 'Share your air', is beautiful !
Uggggg..... not enjoyable......
Bill Aussie artists all over the place today. Well Done.
I'm not usually a fan of vocal acrobatics; often they're used to cover up vocal inadequacy. (Just listen to the singing reality shows, if you can.) But somehow here they feel appropriate to the song, so I'll give her a pass. Besides, ya gotta love an artist who has a song called "Are You F***ing Kidding Me?"
DavidS_UK wrote:
Perfect description of my thoughts too - I can see it's a nice song, and it may, in time, grow on me, but right now.... not MY cup of tea, though there's definitely some real quality there.
ditto
Perfect description of my thoughts too - I can see it's a nice song, and it may, in time, grow on me, but right now.... not MY cup of tea, though there's definitely some real quality there.
ditto
LOVE.
Nerubo wrote:
Perfect description of my thoughts too - I can see it's a nice song, and it may, in time, grow on me, but right now.... not MY cup of tea, though there's definitely some real quality there.
This is a good song, and I don't like it. The vocalist's voice literally gives me a headache. I'm not going to rate it though. I think the world would be a better place if people realized "Not my cup of tea" does NOT equal bad tea.
Perfect description of my thoughts too - I can see it's a nice song, and it may, in time, grow on me, but right now.... not MY cup of tea, though there's definitely some real quality there.
misterbearbaby wrote:
Ha Ha. I feel exactly opposite of you. My family roots are from Ireland, although more than 300 years prior. Still...the sounds speak deeply too me. Very ancient very deep sound... Celtic music runs chills up my spine. This is music I actually "feel" in my soul.
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
Ha Ha. I feel exactly opposite of you. My family roots are from Ireland, although more than 300 years prior. Still...the sounds speak deeply too me. Very ancient very deep sound... Celtic music runs chills up my spine. This is music I actually "feel" in my soul.
misterbearbaby wrote:
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
fredriley wrote:
Well, I hate to bring it to your attention, but an awful lot of North American music (bluegrass, country) is Irish-influenced, on account of millions of Irish immigrants way back when. Mind you, as a Mick myself I'm a tad biased in this regard (though I don't go much on the die-diddle-aye-die style).
I love this song, which sends shivers up my spine. 9 from the Celtic Nottingham jury.
I'm only 1/8th Irish meself, but it always makes me laugh when Bill says 'Hope you're enjoying the music micks'
.
And, Yes! I am!
.
Btw the rhythm backing to 'The Devil Wears A Suit' is clearly derived from a different side of the 'world'.
Finding that its of Australian origin makes perfect sense.
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
fredriley wrote:
Well, I hate to bring it to your attention, but an awful lot of North American music (bluegrass, country) is Irish-influenced, on account of millions of Irish immigrants way back when. Mind you, as a Mick myself I'm a tad biased in this regard (though I don't go much on the die-diddle-aye-die style).
I love this song, which sends shivers up my spine. 9 from the Celtic Nottingham jury.
I'm only 1/8th Irish meself, but it always makes me laugh when Bill says 'Hope you're enjoying the music micks'
.
And, Yes! I am!
.
Btw the rhythm backing to 'The Devil Wears A Suit' is clearly derived from a different side of the 'world'.
Finding that its of Australian origin makes perfect sense.
Good song, it requires specific mood, but it doesn't make it bad.
The epitome of "14-year-old girl's diary." And she's Australian, so I can't give her a pass for the lyrics.
Nerubo wrote:
Agree about the tea, well said. The song though did catch my attention in a good way.
This is a good song, and I don't like it. The vocalist's voice literally gives me a headache. I'm not going to rate it though. I think the world would be a better place if people realized "Not my cup of tea" does NOT equal bad tea.
Agree about the tea, well said. The song though did catch my attention in a good way.
Eric_Denison wrote:
Irish? Sounds pretty folk English. I guess some people in North America think anything from the Isles is Irish.
Sort of like "Canada, the US, whatever, its all the same".
If by "the Isles" you mean to include that big isle in the south, down below that Asian archipelago... the one about the size of the USA.
Irish? Sounds pretty folk English. I guess some people in North America think anything from the Isles is Irish.
Sort of like "Canada, the US, whatever, its all the same".
If by "the Isles" you mean to include that big isle in the south, down below that Asian archipelago... the one about the size of the USA.
misterbearbaby wrote:
Irish? Sounds pretty folk English. I guess some people in North America think anything from the Isles is Irish.
Sort of like "Canada, the US, whatever, its all the same".
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
Irish? Sounds pretty folk English. I guess some people in North America think anything from the Isles is Irish.
Sort of like "Canada, the US, whatever, its all the same".
Someone sort out the lyrics. Song's skirts the right side of annoying ...just. I think the falsetto gets to me aftera while
I love this song... to play it for some rotten, evil Evangelical would just make my day complete. Yes, it would.
misterbearbaby wrote:
That's not Irish or Irish influenced. Not even close.
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
That's not Irish or Irish influenced. Not even close.
1wolfy wrote:
Incredible voice played at 33 1/3 rpm
"I played Black Sabbath at 78(rpm)."
"What happened next?"
"I saw GOD, man!"
Incredible voice played at 33 1/3 rpm"I played Black Sabbath at 78(rpm)."
"What happened next?"
"I saw GOD, man!"
Nerubo wrote:
Nice sentiment, Nerubo!
(edit)
I think the world would be a better place if people realized "Not my cup of tea" does NOT equal bad tea.
I think the world would be a better place if people realized "Not my cup of tea" does NOT equal bad tea.
Nice sentiment, Nerubo!
misterbearbaby wrote:
Well, I hate to bring it to your attention, but an awful lot of North American music (bluegrass, country) is Irish-influenced, on account of millions of Irish immigrants way back when. Mind you, as a Mick myself I'm a tad biased in this regard (though I don't go much on the die-diddle-aye-die style).
I love this song, which sends shivers up my spine. 9 from the Celtic Nottingham jury.
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
Well, I hate to bring it to your attention, but an awful lot of North American music (bluegrass, country) is Irish-influenced, on account of millions of Irish immigrants way back when. Mind you, as a Mick myself I'm a tad biased in this regard (though I don't go much on the die-diddle-aye-die style).
I love this song, which sends shivers up my spine. 9 from the Celtic Nottingham jury.
RandomousJam wrote:
the original Night of the Living Dead. The movie really suits the feeling of the song, creepy...very creepy.
Great song & video (spooky!)
the original Night of the Living Dead. The movie really suits the feeling of the song, creepy...very creepy.
Johnny_Wave wrote:
Yes it is. The Horror.
This is godawful
Yes it is. The Horror.
Incredible voice played at 33 1/3 rpmThis is godawful
Great song & video (spooky!)
misterbearbaby wrote:
And yet, sir, you offer this opinion on the comment page for Weatherwood's "Ice Fall": "There's only ONE Irish song. It goes: "Di-dee-di--dee-diddly-di."
There is a world of difference between "Di-de-di" and "Di-dee-di". For God's sake man, make up your mind.
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
And yet, sir, you offer this opinion on the comment page for Weatherwood's "Ice Fall": "There's only ONE Irish song. It goes: "Di-dee-di--dee-diddly-di."
There is a world of difference between "Di-de-di" and "Di-dee-di". For God's sake man, make up your mind.
Bit harsh? Personally I quite like this, including the diddly-di's 
misterbearbaby wrote:
misterbearbaby wrote:
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
I kinda like this...her voice drew me in enough to look up who it is, so...I'll give it a 7+.
MarkCareerCycles wrote:
Please gag me with an LP! I understand sarcasm but you tread the line.
What about the effective resonance between the dark and light themes in both the song and the cover art? Like it!
Please gag me with an LP! I understand sarcasm but you tread the line.
Nooooooooooooooooooo more Irish or Irish-influenced music. There's only one Irish song- it goes: "Di-de-di- dee-diddly-di" - and it sucks. Please, for the love of god play something identifiable as music.
Hm. I think I like this, but I'm not quite sure. I agree with the person who brought up Loreena McKennit, and it's possible I may have overdosed on Celtic vibes. But clearly, I looked up the song, so it must have an impact. :) Plus, splendid song title.
I first came across KMH here in brizvegas at the "Pig City" concert at UQ in 2006. I wasn't that pressed because she fronted a tribute to the Go-Betweens. I think that her original stuff was far better
If she keeps doing that with her voice,
it just might get stuck that way.
it just might get stuck that way.
Special
Beautiful voice!
oldfart48 wrote:
Agree...well put...
indeed
indeed
What about the effective resonance between the dark and light themes in both the song and the cover art? Like it!
Nice folky voice. Interesting instrumentation. It's a grower.
I agree with the comments about "not my cup of tea" vs "bad tea"
*goes off to make my cup of tea* ;)
I agree with the comments about "not my cup of tea" vs "bad tea"
*goes off to make my cup of tea* ;)
I think I like it , however the production negates my hearing.....can not follow the lyrics....
my bad
my bad
Brilliant, characteristics of The Do! https://thedomusic.com/
Sometimes the song is better than the artist.
Nerubo wrote:
indeed
This is a good song, and I don't like it. The vocalist's voice literally gives me a headache. I'm not going to rate it though. I think the world would be a better place if people realized "Not my cup of tea" does NOT equal bad tea.
indeed
This is a good song, and I don't like it. The vocalist's voice literally gives me a headache. I'm not going to rate it though. I think the world would be a better place if people realized "Not my cup of tea" does NOT equal bad tea.
Please end
Loving this. The song is full of tension, but it's made with great restraint.
leafmold wrote:
lord, i know. and i swear it's played daily.
Just when I think this song is (blissfully) ending, her screeching starts again.
lord, i know. and i swear it's played daily.
Just when I think this song is (blissfully) ending, her screeching starts again.
there's something about this song that really draws me in and the video is interesting ...The Night of the Living Dead.
Dark content, cool hybrid of styles... new fan here!
When you hear a song start and think I love this song and I'm so glad it came on I guess its 10 not 9. Like it more each time. I'd like to say it's cause I'm a lover not a hater but actually the truth is I'm a lover and a hater but struggle to find the middle ground.
nagsheadlocal wrote:
Yep, Time Bandits had the best representations of God and Old Nick that I've come across. Both blithering pillocks :o)
I believe it's the Supreme Being who wears a suit - a nice grey Savile Row number, in fact:
As for the Devil, I'm not sure what you'd call it:
As for the Devil, I'm not sure what you'd call it:
Yep, Time Bandits had the best representations of God and Old Nick that I've come across. Both blithering pillocks :o)From 4 to an 8 ... It just hit me.....
Yeah, getting quite a bit of airplay, but I'm not complaining...yet! Still an 8 for me.
Thanks again RP for introducing to me yet another great new artist. CD purchased!
I am reminded of a Loreena McKennit that tries to be Tori Amos. Definitely two female artists with a large potential to annoy people.
I was hoping you'd play this today...I'm liking this song. She strikes a chord with me
1wolfy wrote:
I wish she would sing it to herself and give the rest of us a break.
I think she knows who she is singing about.
I wish she would sing it to herself and give the rest of us a break.
fredriley wrote:
Plays in last 30 days: 7
What I think you mean in your verb-free comment is that even one play would, for you, be overplayed. Why not just say that you don't like the song? That's usually what folk complaining about overplaying are griped about.
You're spot on. I despise this song, and everything else this artist does.
Plays in last 30 days: 7
What I think you mean in your verb-free comment is that even one play would, for you, be overplayed. Why not just say that you don't like the song? That's usually what folk complaining about overplaying are griped about.
You're spot on. I despise this song, and everything else this artist does.
Yes same woman.
Sloggydog wrote:
Sloggydog wrote:
I like it a lot. Is this the same woman that has a tiger inside that eats the child?
Reminds me of Minnie Mouse
I like it a lot. Is this the same woman that has a tiger inside that eats the child?
Reminds me of Paula Cole.
At first this seems frail and weak. Then the kick drums come in and the instrumentation starts to kick some butt. I like the contrast of voice and musical accompaniment. Nice tune.
Modern love
ColdBear wrote:
This reminds me of the most amazing article I read last night about the otolaryngolist who fixes Adele's, Steven Tyler's, Roger Daltrey's and others vocal cords. What a magician.
Kate Bush without laryngitis?
This reminds me of the most amazing article I read last night about the otolaryngolist who fixes Adele's, Steven Tyler's, Roger Daltrey's and others vocal cords. What a magician.
testpilot wrote:
Kate Bush with laryngitis?
Kate Bush without laryngitis? d-don wrote:
Cheers for better moods! Friends don't let friends rate songs while grumpy... no need to add negativity to the world.
Unless a song really sucks, of course
Leaving my rating at 8,
I must have been in one foul mood the first time I heard this and dished out a 2. Bumped to 7, probably higher next time. Here's to better moods.
Cheers for better moods! Friends don't let friends rate songs while grumpy... no need to add negativity to the world.
Unless a song really sucks, of course
Leaving my rating at 8,
...a Prada suit, without a doubt. I like the phrasing, gave it an 8.
Kate Bush with laryngitis?
Make it stop! 
ottojschlosser wrote:
..has a certain lilt that i'm likin'..steady at 7 (for now)..
Sorry, too screechy/whiny for my taste.
..has a certain lilt that i'm likin'..steady at 7 (for now)..
I like it. A great mixture of styles. For me it's not that important who wears suits...
my favorite from her album Nightflight
Sorry, too screechy/whiny for my taste.
This is a pretty cool piece of music. I confess to not grasping the negatives so abundant in the comments section. I also appreciate that interesting album art has not completely vanished along with the LP and then the CD.
I believe it's the Supreme Being who wears a suit - a nice grey Savile Row number, in fact:
As for the Devil, I'm not sure what you'd call it:
As for the Devil, I'm not sure what you'd call it:
Yeah - like a fungus!
Baby_M wrote:
Baby_M wrote:
4 -> 5 Growing on me.
4 -> 5 Growing on me.
offs. make it stop, please!
LPCity wrote:
"Oh, no. No, sir. He's white, as white as you folks, with empty eyes and a big hollow voice. He likes to travel around with a mean old hound."
"Well, there are all manner of lesser imps and demons, Pete, but the great Satan hisself is red and scaly with a bifurcated tail, and he carries a hay fork."
"Oh, no. No, sir. He's white, as white as you folks, with empty eyes and a big hollow voice. He likes to travel around with a mean old hound."
"Well, there are all manner of lesser imps and demons, Pete, but the great Satan hisself is red and scaly with a bifurcated tail, and he carries a hay fork."
Vocals that shine
leafmold wrote:
Plays in last 30 days: 7
What I think you mean in your verb-free comment is that even one play would, for you, be overplayed. Why not just say that you don't like the song? That's usually what folk complaining about overplaying are griped about.
overplayed
Plays in last 30 days: 7
What I think you mean in your verb-free comment is that even one play would, for you, be overplayed. Why not just say that you don't like the song? That's usually what folk complaining about overplaying are griped about.
I first rated this song at a 7. But after hearing it for the the second time, I am forced to up my rating to 8. Wonder if I will have to increase my rating again when I hear it again? ;-)
Love it. 9
I like this more every time I hear it. Creepy and beautiful.
I must have been in one foul mood the first time I heard this and dished out a 2. Bumped to 7, probably higher next time. Here's to better moods.
I gave it an 8 for the lyrics. Sound is probably closer to a 6.
" Out in the garden
Under the elk weed
Ribs in the dirt ribs in a dirt heap
Silence, silence"
Under the elk weed
Ribs in the dirt ribs in a dirt heap
Silence, silence"
I think my ears are bleeding!!
WOW, this song is AWESOME!
Terrible
overplayed
Interesting, every time I hear this song I like it a little bit more.
This has an interesting Irish feel to it. I'm enjoying this record.
You can bet Mario (Prada) wore a suit, even if he didn't allow women to run things.
This is just horrible. YUCK.
Man, bad set. Let's play something good now please. It's rare that I find a number of songs in a row that stink on RP.
Jane Siebery comes to mind. Didn't check my spelling
Ow weee! Ow weee!!