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They make it hard to leave you alone
Leave you here wearing your wounds
Waving your guns at somebody new
Baby, you're lost
Baby, you're lost
Baby, you're a lost cause
There's too many people you used to know
They see you coming, they see you go
They know your secrets and you know theirs
This town is crazy, but nobody cares
Baby, you're lost
Baby, you're lost
Baby, you're a lost cause
I'm tired of fighting
I'm tired of fighting
Fighting for a lost cause
There's a place where you are going
You ain't never been before
There's no one laughing at your back now
No one standing at your door
Is that what you thought love was for?
Baby, you're lost
Baby, you're lost
Baby, you're a lost cause
I'm tired of fighting
I'm tired of fighting
Fighting for a lost cause
There is something too bourgeoisie about him. I need more revolutionary fervor.
Seems unfair to criticize a moody sunset or delicate flower for not being an erupting volcano or ranging storm. Why not appreciate things for what they are?
I feel that way about some of his lyrics too!
We're all struggling to move on from Loser
I feel that way about some of his lyrics too!
What about now, how are you right now?
It's a loaded question and I refuse to answer it, but the song is pretty good =)
Ahh, the inevitable categorical "worst" (or "best", for that matter).
I've always enjoyed Beck's sound and I'm quite a fan of Tom Waits. Two of the more interesting voices to appear in American popular music IMHO. Certainly two of the more interesting songwriters.
It just so happened that Sea Change was released at one of the worst emotional times of my tiny existence. It barely left the car cd player for 3 months as I traveled through New Zealands thoroughly amazing South Island...totally depressed.
Perfectly depressed.
What about now, how are you right now?
Ahh, the inevitable categorical "worst" (or "best", for that matter).
I've always enjoyed Beck's sound and I'm quite a fan of Tom Waits. Two of the more interesting voices to appear in American popular music IMHO. Certainly two of the more interesting songwriters.
It just so happened that Sea Change was released at one of the worst emotional times of my tiny existence. It barely left the car cd player for 3 months as I traveled through New Zealands thoroughly amazing South Island...totally depressed.
Perfectly depressed.
Cheers, zigzag.
YES!! I do that a LOT...although I think it has as much to do with BillG's mastery of segue, theme and flow as much as a bad memory or poor song quality. Trust me, had the "in-between" song been crap you would have noticed.
I came to post on this song that this is a Beck song I actually like! An 8 from me, whereas he has maybe 2 or 3 other 7+ songs for me at most.
wow....only a year + later and I can say that I have a lot of Beck songs in the 8 & 9 range, and would consider this album (Sea Change) to be one of the best post-divorce albums in the 21st century for sure....this one's a 9 and so is the album...Long Live RP!!
A scientologist verses a morman....Which is worst?
Well your spelling is the worst. Also, Beck was raised by Scientologists and I never got a clear indication he was all in. Should I have the same view of your kids if you raised them as Christians? How do I know you're a Christian? An atheist would never say such stupid shit.
"...is that what you think love was for?..."
It turned out a lot better.
Love the play on words...lost cause.
I've known a few too many.
Beck — Lost Cause
The Psychedelic Furs — The Ghost In You
Anyone else ever do this... look up another song in the current queue and upon returning to look at "now playing" see a song that you don't remember at all? I mean, for Pete's sake, I go take a look at Ungar, Mason & Friends, read a few comments, come back, Psychedelic Furs are playing and I can't remember a single thing about the Beck song that just played. I like to think at those times that the song was just so immemorable as to be forgotten easily and not a sign of failing faculties. Next time maybe I'll pay attention and hope for confirmation (if I remember).
In my case its just my age! I’ve become so forgetful that I could organise my own surprise party and still not spoil the surprise!
Beck — Lost Cause
The Psychedelic Furs — The Ghost In You
Anyone else ever do this... look up another song in the current queue and upon returning to look at "now playing" see a song that you don't remember at all? I mean, for Pete's sake, I go take a look at Ungar, Mason & Friends, read a few comments, come back, Psychedelic Furs are playing and I can't remember a single thing about the Beck song that just played. I like to think at those times that the song was just so immemorable as to be forgotten easily and not a sign of failing faculties. Next time maybe I'll pay attention and hope for confirmation (if I remember).
YES!! I do that a LOT...although I think it has as much to do with BillG's mastery of segue, theme and flow as much as a bad memory or poor song quality. Trust me, had the "in-between" song been crap you would have noticed.
I came to post on this song that this is a Beck song I actually like! An 8 from me, whereas he has maybe 2 or 3 other 7+ songs for me at most.
Example, "What are the worst Jimmy Buffet tunes every recorded?" You see, since Mr. Buffet has recorded more than three songs, I used the superlative form.
(PS: Another 5 points off for misspelling and 5 points off for each failure to capitalize the religion names.)
Not to mention "verses" versus "versus". ; )
Beck — Lost Cause
The Psychedelic Furs — The Ghost In You
Anyone else ever do this... look up another song in the current queue and upon returning to look at "now playing" see a song that you don't remember at all? I mean, for Pete's sake, I go take a look at Ungar, Mason & Friends, read a few comments, come back, Psychedelic Furs are playing and I can't remember a single thing about the Beck song that just played. I like to think at those times that the song was just so immemorable as to be forgotten easily and not a sign of failing faculties. Next time maybe I'll pay attention and hope for confirmation (if I remember).
He's not dull. He's very dull.
offside but Buddy should quit biting his nails - better ways to get your fiber intake...
A scientologist verses a morman....Which is worst?
Gonna pass on the obvious religious baiting, and say that you should have used the comparative form "worse" since there are only two items in your list. "Worst" is the superlative form, used when the list extends to three or more.
Example, "What are the worst Jimmy Buffet tunes every recorded?" You see, since Mr. Buffet has recorded more than three songs, I used the superlative form.
(PS: Another 5 points off for misspelling and 5 points off for each failure to capitalize the religion names.)
romeotuma's hotel room seems to be a consistantly rocking place. I'd like to visit.
Now it is a church... you are welcome here anytime...
everybody in my church loves this song...
2:37 pm; Lost Cause - Beck
Man, I was having a perfectly fine afternoon and then you got me feeling all wistful. I know exactly the feeling these songs sound like, if that makes any sense.
rdo wrote:
His vocals makes me think of someone impersonating a network news anchor trying to sing. The worst voice in music, save Tom Waits. Neither of whom I would call singers.
I was immediately transfixed by the 2nd track, 'Nobody's Fault But My Own', which has yet to make RP airplay- how 'bout it Bill?
I would say I am almost as transfixed by this perfect tune.
As for voices, Beck's voice is not great, but it's unique and varied. His voice in this song reminds me of a lower-octave Neil Halstead (who I enjoy hearing on RP).
Lol ...story of my life...
His vocals makes me think of someone impersonating a network news anchor trying to sing. The worst voice in music, save Tom Waits. Neither of whom I would call singers.
His vocals makes me think of someone impersonating a network news anchor trying to sing. The worst voice in music, save Tom Waits. Neither of whom I would call singers.
Ahh, the inevitable categorical "worst" (or "best", for that matter).
I've always enjoyed Beck's sound and I'm quite a fan of Tom Waits. Two of the more interesting voices to appear in American popular music IMHO. Certainly two of the more interesting songwriters.
It just so happened that Sea Change was released at one of the worst emotional times of my tiny existence. It barely left the car cd player for 3 months as I traveled through New Zealands thoroughly amazing South Island...totally depressed.
Perfectly depressed.
His vocals makes me think of someone impersonating a network news anchor trying to sing. The worst voice in music, save Tom Waits. Neither of whom I would call singers.
Hear, hear. A great one from beginning to end.
. . . except Glenn Beck!
A scientologist verses a morman....Which is worst?
Let me know when you're going; you can fly by and pick me up. Vegas hotel room with an RP soundtrack .... sounds dangerous, eh?
Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...
romeotuma's hotel room seems to be a consistantly rocking place. I'd like to visit.
Best Beck.
. . . except Glenn Beck!
I actually think that he was just as "mature" when he wrote loser, it is just a different direction this album and IMO his best to date!
Me, too.
I have been wanting to hear this one too...curiouser and curiouser.
I, for one, would have to agree.
geeeezzzze I'd think he would have the guitar down by now .
hey junior wanna know a secret ? ok ! . . . . psst psst ahhhhh, get ready, there's a train a comin"
Proof, once again, that you can't judge a book by its cover. Beck is just amazing to me.
themotion wrote:
That goes for most musicians, or at least when they are truly feeling their feelings.
I said the exact same thing back when this comment was made (Dec 2006), I was even ready to write Beck off as a has-been that went to a strange place (that I wasn't going to follow)
That was then, but this album- particularly this song- has really grown on me.
Apples to apples, I'd prefer that Beck stays a "fun" artist and not as dark and introspective as Sea Change.
Yes, but this album by far IMO represents his greatest, most creative, beautiful and just overall best songs that he has ever created, before or since. If it happens to be dark, so be it.
Apples to apples, I'd prefer that Beck stays a "fun" artist and not as dark and introspective as Sea Change.
He'd probably agree with you. I doubt that he ever wants to endure a heartbreak like that again.