Imogen Heap — Have You Got It In You?
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It takes a lot
To be always on form
It takes a lot
I maybe not
All the time, all I've got
Maybe not
Been one of those days
Safety first, don't push
What's the hurry?
One nerve remaining
Waiting on one look
Have you got it?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
All at once
Not a whisper nor word
Then all at once
(Let me have it all, let me have it, battle on)
(Easy target, look, can we just... just get it over with?)
It's getting worse
Against all the odds
It's getting worse
(Guard down, floor's yours)
(Last man standing. Can we just get it over with?)
Been one of those days
Safety first, don't push (don't push me)
What's the hurry?
Cause there's one nerve remaining
Waiting on one look (one look now)
Have you got it?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
Blue, blue, they make me blue
Head down, quick
Take cover, be good in the move
Blue, you make me anymore blue
Long spin, shout
Power clean
Right out of your suit
Been one of those days
Safety first, don't push
What's the hurry?
One nerve remaining
Waiting on one look
Have you got it?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
To be always on form
It takes a lot
I maybe not
All the time, all I've got
Maybe not
Been one of those days
Safety first, don't push
What's the hurry?
One nerve remaining
Waiting on one look
Have you got it?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
All at once
Not a whisper nor word
Then all at once
(Let me have it all, let me have it, battle on)
(Easy target, look, can we just... just get it over with?)
It's getting worse
Against all the odds
It's getting worse
(Guard down, floor's yours)
(Last man standing. Can we just get it over with?)
Been one of those days
Safety first, don't push (don't push me)
What's the hurry?
Cause there's one nerve remaining
Waiting on one look (one look now)
Have you got it?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
Blue, blue, they make me blue
Head down, quick
Take cover, be good in the move
Blue, you make me anymore blue
Long spin, shout
Power clean
Right out of your suit
Been one of those days
Safety first, don't push
What's the hurry?
One nerve remaining
Waiting on one look
Have you got it?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
Have you got it in you?
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An interesting piece to my mind. Great use of instrumentation, and a welcome departure from the droning sameness of folk guitar misery.
grungepuppy wrote:
Unfortunately, I saw her opening for Josh Groban last year. Just her and a piano. It was grim, which is a shame because I usually really enjoy her stuff. I was wondering at the time whether she was a studio-only artist, but this seems not to be the case. Pity. The audience were talking all the way through, too...
Many years ago I saw her open for Heather Nova. At the time, I had no idea who she was. I loved her voice right away. I wish I had known some of her material. Maybe I'll get the chance to see her again some time.
Unfortunately, I saw her opening for Josh Groban last year. Just her and a piano. It was grim, which is a shame because I usually really enjoy her stuff. I was wondering at the time whether she was a studio-only artist, but this seems not to be the case. Pity. The audience were talking all the way through, too...
Glad to hear this get another spin. The production on this track is interesting - some great electronica elements (with nods to a few genres) alongside delicate orchestration, her trademark vocal performance and a whole stack of allusory lyrics letting you read into it whatever you like. A very earwormy track!
Still an impressive achievement for a then-25 year old songwriter who took huge risks to bring her LP to life.
Still an impressive achievement for a then-25 year old songwriter who took huge risks to bring her LP to life.
I had this at a 3, for some reason. No idea what I was thinking, or maybe I was trying to rate a different song. (I've noticed that I've done that a few times, at least on the old site, if I'm not paying attention.) Set it to 7 for now, but could see going higher, since I seem to be pulled in by her beautiful voice.
Have I got WHAT in me?
If I do, get it out.
Nope
As boring as Sade.
I have this song in my "Don't Get Down" playlist. Very effective!
My favorite IH album.
kaybee wrote:
yeah she's amazing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvTwd4mTwQs
Yet ANOTHER amazing talent heard on RP that I must buy!
yeah she's amazing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvTwd4mTwQs
oh : ) i know who this is
ziggytrix wrote:
Who said anything about hating?
In the same way the Beatles used the guitars too much?
There's a world of difference between writing a good electronic track and autotuning a horrible rap song. Don't fall into the trap of hating everything that sounds remotely digital just because the bulk of what is on the radio is rubbish.
There's a world of difference between writing a good electronic track and autotuning a horrible rap song. Don't fall into the trap of hating everything that sounds remotely digital just because the bulk of what is on the radio is rubbish.
Who said anything about hating?
Yet ANOTHER amazing talent heard on RP that I must buy!
Interesting...gonna buy and see how it weathers
ckcotton wrote:
ummmm.... not so much
Ummmmmmm yes very much
ummmm.... not so much
Ummmmmmm yes very much
Dave_Mack wrote:
ummmm.... not so much
She's so good.
ummmm.... not so much
She's so good.
ziggytrix wrote:
In the same way the Beatles used the guitars too much?
There's a world of difference between writing a good electronic track and autotuning a horrible rap song. Don't fall into the trap of hating everything that sounds remotely digital just because the bulk of what is on the radio is rubbish.
Agreed! She does this type of music very well. Her use of the vocoder on Hide and Seek is incredible.
In the same way the Beatles used the guitars too much?
There's a world of difference between writing a good electronic track and autotuning a horrible rap song. Don't fall into the trap of hating everything that sounds remotely digital just because the bulk of what is on the radio is rubbish.
Agreed! She does this type of music very well. Her use of the vocoder on Hide and Seek is incredible.
On_The_Beach wrote:
She does use the vocoder (or whatever voice-enhancing device it is) a lot, probably too much, but I like her stuff anyway.
In the same way the Beatles used the guitars too much?
There's a world of difference between writing a good electronic track and autotuning a horrible rap song. Don't fall into the trap of hating everything that sounds remotely digital just because the bulk of what is on the radio is rubbish.
She does use the vocoder (or whatever voice-enhancing device it is) a lot, probably too much, but I like her stuff anyway.
In the same way the Beatles used the guitars too much?
There's a world of difference between writing a good electronic track and autotuning a horrible rap song. Don't fall into the trap of hating everything that sounds remotely digital just because the bulk of what is on the radio is rubbish.
That_SOB wrote:
What, human sacrifice ?
. . . well, for a start. . .
What, human sacrifice ?
. . . well, for a start. . .
tprimeau wrote:
Perfect description. Good dreams too!
Her music makes me feel like I am dreaming when I am awake.
Perfect description. Good dreams too!
Many years ago I saw her open for Heather Nova. At the time, I had no idea who she was. I loved her voice right away. I wish I had known some of her material. Maybe I'll get the chance to see her again some time.
Could be the best Imogen tune I've ever heard. Thanks to RP!
Her music makes me feel like I am dreaming when I am awake.
Her voice makes me quiver...in a good way.
enidualc wrote:
What, human sacrifice ?
i highly recommend listening to this CD in a dark room while doing bad things 
What, human sacrifice ?
kult wrote:
i'm replying to a very old comment, but I felt the need to note that according to wikipedia her birth name is "Imogen Jennifer Jane Heap"
Hmmm, bet it's not her real name. On first listen, just seems like a lame Bjork rip-off to me.
i'm replying to a very old comment, but I felt the need to note that according to wikipedia her birth name is "Imogen Jennifer Jane Heap"
tony99 wrote:
from wikipedia:
In 2010, if all goes according to plan, the duo will be releasing a single featuring 2 currently unreleased tracks from the Details sessions: Deal With It and Guitar Song. Imogen has also stated in articles that the duo will be collaborating in the future, though there are no concrete plans.
Frou Frou RIP
from wikipedia:
In 2010, if all goes according to plan, the duo will be releasing a single featuring 2 currently unreleased tracks from the Details sessions: Deal With It and Guitar Song. Imogen has also stated in articles that the duo will be collaborating in the future, though there are no concrete plans.
She always makes me stop to listen. Very nice!
ekalvi wrote:
She does use the vocoder (or whatever voice-enhancing device it is) a lot, probably too much, but I like her stuff anyway.
Vocoder anyone?
Hide and Seek is the only good Imogen Heap song, and that's because of the SNL short. Man, I love that skit.
Hide and Seek is the only good Imogen Heap song, and that's because of the SNL short. Man, I love that skit.
She does use the vocoder (or whatever voice-enhancing device it is) a lot, probably too much, but I like her stuff anyway.
TJS wrote:
You're missing out on so much, I actually pity you.
In fact, Imogen is to me one of the most original and creative artists of these days. Listen closely: there's a lot there, beautiful and moving.
You're missing out on so much, I actually pity you.
In fact, Imogen is to me one of the most original and creative artists of these days. Listen closely: there's a lot there, beautiful and moving.
Imogen Heap after Euphoria? Bill, you're baaad.... and you have a fine ear!
Imogen is such an inspiration for more than one. Or is it the other way around?
Imogen is such an inspiration for more than one. Or is it the other way around?
ekalvi wrote:
You're missing out on so much, I actually pity you.
Vocoder anyone?
Hide and Seek is the only good Imogen Heap song, and that's because of the SNL short. Man, I love that skit.
Hide and Seek is the only good Imogen Heap song, and that's because of the SNL short. Man, I love that skit.
You're missing out on so much, I actually pity you.
WIKI...
In December 2003, Heap announced on her web site that she was going to write and produce her second solo album, using her site as an online blog to update fans on progress, and even seeking them to be her A&R team for the lyrics to "Daylight Robbery" (which started out as a sample recorded for a television advert).
Heap set herself a deadline of one year to make the album, booking a session to master the album exactly one year ahead in December 2004. She re-mortgaged her flat to fund production costs, including renting a studio (previously inhabited by UK grime artist, Dizzee Rascal), and purchasing instruments (as a birthday present to herself). The agent who came to finalize the amount she was to receive turned out to be a Frou Frou fan. During the year, demo versions of tracks were played on U.S. radio station, KCRW, who had also supported the Frou Frou record.
At the end of 2004, with the album completed, Heap premiered two album tracks online, enabling fans to purchase them prior to the album's release – "Just for Now" (which was up for a limited time as a Christmas gift), and "Goodnight and Go", which had been featured on the second season of hit US TV drama The O.C. early in the month. Heap announced at a December 2006 concert in Lawrence, KS that the track "Just for Now" was also originally written for The O.C. as a combination Christmas and Hanukkah song titled "Chrismukkah" but was deemed by the producers to be "too dark."
In April 2005, The O.C. featured another track, the sparse vocodered-vocal track, "Hide and Seek" in the closing scenes of the season two finale. The track was released immediately to digital download services, such as iTunes, in the U.S., where it became a fixture in the chart. The track was released to iTunes UK on 5 July 2005 — the same day as the UK airing of the season finale — and peaked at #1 on the iTunes download chart, as well as entering the official UK download chart.
The third season of The O.C. featured Heap's song "Speeding Cars" and closed with her haunting rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". The show's season one finale ended with a recording of the same song by artist Jeff Buckley.
Due to bad experiences with record labels in the past, Heap made a decision to put out the album on her own in the UK, starting her own record company, titled Megaphonic Records. The album, titled Speak for Yourself – as Heap had produced, written and done 'everything in between' on the record, including designing the artwork – was described by Heap as "more Madonna than Guns N' Roses, more Donnie Darko than Dirty Dancing... left of center, electronically sprinkled magic dust over orchestral strings, harps and things, with great lyrics".Once I found out this wasn't a man singing falsetto, I started really liking Heap.
Vocoder anyone?
Hide and Seek is the only good Imogen Heap song, and that's because of the SNL short. Man, I love that skit.
Hide and Seek is the only good Imogen Heap song, and that's because of the SNL short. Man, I love that skit.
Frou Frou RIP
jjbix wrote:
Her voice just draws you in . . . so sweet and vunerable, at the same time mesmerizing . . .
Yeah, just like my friendly, neighborhood shark.
(Ducking piles of bricks thrown at my direction)
JUST KIDDING!
Imogen Rules!
michaelgmitchell wrote:
But thanks for the thumbs-up on the chuckles. 
And, BTW, Celine Dion is a pox on the ass of vocal music, IMHO.
Agnes, I couldn't agree with you less. (Is that a phrase? It's better than "you're full of . . .")
BUT . . . I love your humour. Are Celine Dion and Patti Labelle charter members?
Sorry, as a singer, I can be pretty critical of those who attempt unnecessary vocal gymnastics and irritating, affected breathiness. Go ahead, call me an elitist snob.
But thanks for the thumbs-up on the chuckles.
And, BTW, Celine Dion is a pox on the ass of vocal music, IMHO.
enidualc wrote:
i highly recommend listening to this CD in a dark room while doing bad things
I shall have to give that a try. :)
i highly recommend listening to this CD in a dark room while doing bad things
agnes wrote:
She should join Mariah Carey in the "Just Because You CAN Do Those Things With Your Voice Doesn't Mean You SHOULD" club.
Agnes, I couldn't agree with you less. (Is that a phrase? It's better than "you're full of . . .")
BUT . . . I love your humour. Are Celine Dion and Patti Labelle charter members?
lattalo wrote:
The more I hear the more I like, how's the rest of this CD(anyone)?
Get it. You'll listen over and over.
Not my normal style...but I really, really like Frou Frou and Ms. Heap - catchy, interesting stuff!
FluorideFreeMN wrote:
I really enjoyed the CD in its entirety....probably only 2-3 "filler" songs while the rest was pretty solid.
Agreed. My favourite track is Daylight Robbery. She's quirky, out of the ordinary. Daring.
well said. I totally agree.
jjbix wrote:
Her voice just draws you in . . . so sweet and vunerable, at the same time mesmerizing . . .
lattalo wrote:
The more I hear the more I like, how's the rest of this CD(anyone)?
I really enjoyed the CD in its entirety....probably only 2-3 "filler" songs while the rest was pretty solid.
The more I hear the more I like, how's the rest of this CD(anyone)?
agnes wrote:
She should join Mariah Carey in the "Just Because You CAN Do Those Things With Your Voice Doesn't Mean You SHOULD" club.
She should join Mariah Carey in the "Just Because You CAN Do Those Things With Your Voice Doesn't Mean You SHOULD" club.
Jamunca wrote:
Inadvertant ad for Gatorade? You be the judge.
Hah! Isn't the Gatorade slogan, "Is it in you?".
All jokes aside, very unique entrancing voice.
Two thumbs up from me!
She did the \"Lonely Little Petunia\" snippet at the end of the Six Feet Under soundtrack.
Kind of nice...same genre of Sia (a bit more muscle, though). Touch of Kate Bush/Tori Amos in the use of overdub vocals. Interesting.
Inadvertant ad for Gatorade? You be the judge.
Her voice just draws you in . . . so sweet and vunerable, at the same time mesmerizing . . .
A really original and powerful vocal stylist. I like Imogen more and more.
amcallis wrote:
This is a single woman. Not a band. She was in Frou Frou, then broke off on her own (hense the album name). Great set of tracks here!
That's not the reason for the album name, and she was herself before Frou Frou as well.
Pipes wrote:
Wow, I usually detest this group but this song isn't half bad.
too much voice for the early beginning of the day in the office...
but regarded objectively..it's nice music...
Wow, I usually detest this group but this song isn't half bad.
Roverfish wrote:
I think I've lost all objectivity when it comes to Imogen Heap...I simply love everything I hear from her (and Frou Frou). Most excellent.
I'm with you Roverfish. A friend said of IH: "Her songs all sound the same." I don't really agree, but hey... if you like that sound, why WOULDN'T you like more of it?
This has been one of the strongest stretches on RP in quite time:
4:04 pm - Imogen Heap - Have You Got It In You?
3:59 pm - Radiohead - Backdrifts
3:56 pm - Nina Simone - Feeling Good
3:54 pm - Albert King - Born Under a Bad Sign
3:50 pm - Blasters - Trouble Bound (live)
3:45 pm - Sonny Landreth - Port Of Calling
I think I've lost all objectivity when it comes to Imogen Heap...I simply love everything I hear from her (and Frou Frou). Most excellent.
amcallis wrote:
This is a single woman. Not a band. She was in Frou Frou, then broke off on her own (hense the album name). Great set of tracks here!
I though Frou Frou was a side project between solo albums. No?
it takes a lot to be always on form...,
very nice altogether.
What a rip off, man, you oughta just send Imogen a check for $15.00 directly to her for ripping it off.
phineas wrote:
Stoopid Sony BMG -- they'd have my money already if it wasn't for their DRM carp...
Yeah, I bought this album just as everyone was finding out about it, but I was able to get around it simply by holding the shift key (in Windows) after closing the CD-Drive on my machine. I held it down until the CD stopped reading, and I was then able to rip it in iTunes.
Stoopid Sony BMG -- they'd have my money already if it wasn't for their DRM carp...
I simply remain a constant Imogen fan. What a voice. Excellent.
This is a single woman. Not a band. She was in Frou Frou, then broke off on her own (hense the album name). Great set of tracks here!
not diggin this band.
Imogen has a wonderful, distinct, breathy voice that hooks me every time 
Not yet.
Hah! LOL
I like 'em both!
rixtar99 wrote:
any relation to Uriah?
rixtar99 wrote:
any relation to Uriah?
Hmmm, bet it's not her real name. On first listen, just seems like a lame Bjork rip-off to me.
Give "Walking on the Chinese Wall" by Philip Bailey a listen and then tell me where she got the idea for this song.
it's on the brink of getting overplayed. still it's acceptable.
From Amazon
"Aside from writing and singing, the multi-talented musician also recorded and produced Speak for Yourself.'
I guess this girl can do it all.
I'm glad Bill thinks this is a most excellent album. I do also, and look forward to hearing more songs from it on Radio Paradise (particularly Loose Ends or Walk)!
Dave_Mack wrote:
I like this.
I like her, but why is she doing a Gatorade commercial?
I like this.
Could she be any cooler?
tg3k wrote:
The fifth track in particular blows me away. (I gotta check to see if it's been uploaded here, yet.)
I tried earlier this year when it came out as a single, but it got "sorried"
You can always try agian!
any relation to Uriah?
Recently got this album to go with my Frou Frou and other Imogen albums, and it's another great one. If you like her stuff, you'll undoubtedly love Speak For Yourself. The fifth track in particular blows me away. (I gotta check to see if it's been uploaded here, yet.)
I think Imogen could sing the phone book and make it sound good.
"It takes a lot
to be always on the phone.."
What the...??
Leviathan wrote:
Reminds me of FROU FROU
That's because Imogen Heap is a member of Frou Frou. See here: https://www.froufrou.net
Reminds me of FROU FROU
What is she so worked up about? Strange song...grates on me.
I like her, but why is she doing a Gatorade commercial?
ok, but I feel like I need some cheese with it.....