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Gomez — Sweet Virginia
Album: Split the Difference
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Released: 2004
Length: 6:00
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I couldn't tell
The weight of the world was on your shoulders
Couldn't tell you were unhappy
You were unwell

I go along
Like nothing is wrong, no need to worry
Too late to feel sorry
Upon borrowed time

And now there's no answers
No easy way out
Take it all if you want
Take it all if you want

If you know how to run, sweet Virginia, you should run
If you know how to play, sweet Virginia, you should play
If you know how to sing, sweet Virginia, you should sing
If you know how to be, be without me, you should be
You should be

I couldn't see
It seems I don't learn or get the message
Don't know how you carry it
All by your self

How can it be?
It doesn't belong, it's so not funny
This vintage of violence
Again on parade

And now there's no wonder
No shelter from shame
Be alone if you want
Be alone if you want

If you know how to run, sweet Virginia, you should run
If you know how to play, sweet Virginia, you should play
If you know how to sing, sweet Virginia, you should sing
If you know how to be, be without me, you should be
You should be

If you know how to run, sweet Virginia, you should run
If you know how to play, sweet Virginia, you should play
If you know how to sing, sweet Virginia, you should sing
If you know how to be, be without me, you should be
You should be
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 GT66 wrote:


Cuz she doesn't exist. The songs are a lament.



My name's Virginia, and I've always identified with all the 'sweet Virginia laments' over the years -- I'm one of those women that desolate men eye longingly, and the Virginia they long for indeed does not exist. It's like I'm a wish that never comes true. But without all those desolate longings of others, I'm simply Virginia, a person with my own longings. 
Posted 2 years ago by thurstonvirginia    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by vasya858    [ Reply ]
The genius that is "Miles End" causes me to automatically add an extra point to any other Gomez song.
Posted 4 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
Wow, the first tune from Gomez I DON'T like.
The instrumentals are great, but the lyrics and vocals...ugh.
Posted 6 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
New Gomez CD coming June 21st!!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
 colt4x5 wrote:
two words. precocious. (ok, maybe three.)
 
Make that six. Err... nine!.. no, eleven!.. Hmm, this could go on for a while...

Posted 13 years ago by Fourdawg    [ Reply ]
 skyguy wrote:
Who is this Virginia chick, why is she so sweet,
 

Cuz she's the woman that so many men hold in their heads. She's that strong but fragile feminine mystery that loves unconditionally and is our loyal companion and stalwart defender.
 
 
 

skyguy wrote:
and why are there so many songs about her?
 

Cuz she doesn't exist. The songs are a lament.

Posted 13 years ago by GT66    [ Reply ]
i like gomez... first time hearing this song though
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Listened to this CD yesterday. Not usually the Gomez I go to whenever I want to listen to them, but a pretty good album nonetheless.
Posted 13 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
 colt4x5 wrote:
two words. precocious. (ok, maybe three.)
  
It's a pretty good tune, but I'm not sure if it displays unusually early skill or maturity.  Anyhow, isn't "precocious" one word?



Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
nice song, front to back... a lot of middle...nice
Posted 14 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
I like Mick's Sweet Virginia better.
Posted 14 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]

Gomez is one of those hit or miss bands; only they seem to be extreme with it; some of their songs are great, really great and some suck. I am pleased to say, that this is one of the great ones! Love this song!{#Dancingbanana_2}


Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Unfortunately...remains uninspiring in spite of my best efforts...blec...
Posted 15 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
two words. precocious. (ok, maybe three.)
Posted 15 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
 skyguy wrote:
Who is this Virginia chick, why is she so sweet, and why are there so many songs about her?
 
Come east and find out for yourself!



Posted 15 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Who is this Virginia chick, why is she so sweet, and why are there so many songs about her?
Posted 15 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
Most of it i really like but then there are a couple of bits where it just seems to get bogged down completely out of character with the rest of the song.  In fact now that i listen i think its the chorus i have a problem with.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Oops nearly mis-read the song title.
Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 i4niblind wrote:
I'd have to say this is the worst album put out by Gomez (it's hard to live up to consistently putting out top notch albums), but this is the best song on the album I think.
 
I adore Gomez but have to admit in most cases I like the Ian and Ben songs more than the Tom songs. This is a Tom song, and one of his better ones, but if this is the best song on this album, then it's not one of their best albums. (There's some logic in there somewhere.)

Posted 15 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
I'd have to say this is the worst album put out by Gomez (it's hard to live up to consistently putting out top notch albums), but this is the best song on the album I think.
Posted 16 years ago by i4niblind    [ Reply ]
robco1 wrote:
Ah, Club 9:30. Glad to hear they were on that night, the show I saw here in Chi-town was a big let-down. I sat on the El with a couple of uber-fans who insisted that it was the worst performance they had seen Gomez do, and that all other shows were fantastic. Love this song, and most of this album. Still think In Our Gun is their best, though. Not a real fan of the latest album.
They apparently hate Chicago. Yesterday's performance at Grant Park was really bad.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
hcaudill wrote:
Have to agree - saw them at the 9:30 in DC, and they really rocked. My ears were ringing for days. The guys in the band seem to have zero rock-star attitude, which is refreshing.
You can listen to it here. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5496361
Posted 16 years ago by Dylan76    [ Reply ]
Gomez - Good stuff, all of it.
Posted 16 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
hcaudill wrote:
Have to agree - saw them at the 9:30 in DC, and they really rocked. My ears were ringing for days. The guys in the band seem to have zero rock-star attitude, which is refreshing.
Ah, Club 9:30. Glad to hear they were on that night, the show I saw here in Chi-town was a big let-down. I sat on the El with a couple of uber-fans who insisted that it was the worst performance they had seen Gomez do, and that all other shows were fantastic. Love this song, and most of this album. Still think In Our Gun is their best, though. Not a real fan of the latest album.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
torturedpotato wrote:
the live show I saw was far from bland.
Have to agree - saw them at the 9:30 in DC, and they really rocked. My ears were ringing for days. The guys in the band seem to have zero rock-star attitude, which is refreshing.
Posted 18 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
kinda generic .. but still, pretty good
Posted 19 years ago by ObsidianInfinity    [ Reply ]
a lovely mellow tune. the live show I saw was far from bland. these guys looked like they were having the best time ever on stage. v. high energy & skilled musicianship.
Posted 19 years ago by torturedpotato    [ Reply ]
If you know how to....shut up......shut up!
Posted 19 years ago by ralphcanoe    [ Reply ]
I've found a Gomez/food analogy that explains my lack of enthusiasm: pasta. Plain warm white pasta with nothing on, in or under it. Apparently that comes close to describing their stage presence as another commentator reports farther down the log...
Posted 19 years ago by diane    [ Reply ]
Certainly annoyed at the screaming going on in this song. She sounds as if her foot had been caught by the wrong side of an electric staircase. Horrible. Maybe their other songs are better.
Posted 19 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
The fact that Radio Paradise plays so much Gomez makes me feel like I should really like and respect them. But I don't, and they haven't grown on me, and well... (shrug).
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
This band had a lot of promise. They held up well, too. They could have pulled a Travis, but didn't. Saw them in Chicago at the Metro in '99. Great show.
Posted 19 years ago by Cambot    [ Reply ]
manleywoman wrote:
Ugh. This song is too often in the playlist. Can we PLEASE not hear it so frequently?
Yeah, it is running a little often, isn't it? Hmmm.
Posted 19 years ago by upinya    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
I liked it the first time I heared it, but every time I hear it again I like it less. It's like 4 minutes of moaning. Blaaaaaah
I'm over it too. I was surprised to find I'd never rated it. 5.
Posted 20 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I can't get enough Gomez. Keep it coming!
Posted 20 years ago by mcguinnt    [ Reply ]
Saw Gomez in Las Vegas this past September at House of Blues...amazing concert and an amazing sound system there! Then saw them recently in NYC at Irving Plaza. Different set list...still very solid. These guys make intelligent rock....play tight on stage and are very appealing in their style. This is a nice cut from the album....keep up the good work...love to hear something from the new Robyn Hitchcock album as well!
Posted 20 years ago by cycleman    [ Reply ]
RobMagus wrote:
This song is like a flying tour of the universe.
I agree with this.
Posted 20 years ago by digger    [ Reply ]
Gomez is strangely appealing
Posted 20 years ago by caseymoon    [ Reply ]
Amazingly crisp beats, hypnotic vocals, what's not to like?
Posted 20 years ago by DMay    [ Reply ]
I liked it the first time I heared it, but every time I hear it again I like it less. It's like 4 minutes of moaning. Blaaaaaah
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Ugh. This song is too often in the playlist. Can we PLEASE not hear it so frequently?
Posted 20 years ago by manleywoman    [ Reply ]
This song is like a flying tour of the universe.
Posted 20 years ago by RobMagus    [ Reply ]
Loved 'In Our Gun'....now I gotta buy another album...thanks, RP! Edgy, different sound compared to Gun. Not bad.
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
Train is gonna be pissed when they find out someone did another Virginia song
hella pissed!
Posted 20 years ago by JamieR    [ Reply ]
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Posted 20 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]
Train is gonna be pissed when they find out someone did another Virginia song
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
Nice going. We all love Gomez don't we? :D
Posted 20 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
Heathen wrote:
Ohhh.... new Gomez. :) You know.... these guys might just be one of the best bands around right now....
:nodhead:
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Heathen wrote:
Ohhh.... new Gomez. :) You know.... these guys might just be one of the best bands around right now....
This entire album is awesome. I have seen them twice this year; not very charismatic/stage presence oriented, but the music is great to experience live. If someone else doesn't start posting the other great songs on this album, I will have to do it myself!!
Posted 20 years ago by birdboy    [ Reply ]
Ohhh.... new Gomez. :) You know.... these guys might just be one of the best bands around right now....
Posted 20 years ago by Heathen    [ Reply ]