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Zero 7 — Throw It All Away
Album: The Garden
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Released: 2006
Length: 5:11
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Try talking to you,
While you do, while you do.
I swap places with you,
Just to see, things through.
Just sing me the tune,
And you'll see,
I'll keep it here for you,
I'll wait for your cue.

You wrote down all the words,
Black and white,
On a wall.
Just keepin' it so,
Yeah you know how it goes.
No plans for a change, nothing strange,
No not today, no way.
Now sing me the tune.

Cash it in and throw it all away,
Never needed any of it anyway.

So you twist, and you turn,
Uncomfortable fool, you'll never learn.
But you can, take a stand.
Forget all about the plans California rose.

Side one, track two,
On a record of you.
I've even stuck on a groove,
That I don't wanna lose.
Just play it again, as a friend,
It's your favorite worn-in shoes.
Now sing me the tune.

Cash it in and throw it all away, yeah,
Never needed any of it anyway.

So you crash, and you burn,
Sometimes the road will twist and turn.
Some of this, less of that,
Forget all about the map, California road.

Cash it in and throw it all away,
Never needed any of it anyway.

Cash it in and throw it all away, yeah,
Never needed any of it anyway.

Cash it in and throw it all away,
Never needed any of it anyway.

Cash it in and throw it all away,
Never needed any of it anyway.
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OMG, I'm reading old posts...but hey you're having a laugh! These Brits? She's Australian. That's not Brit by a long stretch. But then again you might be some other nationality that doesn't get it. LOL ; )

 govna wrote:


yeah i can't stand her voice either. tries way to hard. these brits will never get the whole "soul" thing.
 


Posted 13 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
could do without the attempted vocal acrobatics.
Posted 13 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
{#Music}
  7

Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
A smile for the end of my day. Thanks.
Posted 13 years ago by komainu    [ Reply ]
Love it
Posted 13 years ago by emeraldrose63    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 14 years ago by Rp10v3r    [ Reply ]
Mamas and Papas?

Posted 14 years ago by brander    [ Reply ]
 BowTieDad wrote:
rubish
 
How reuben of you. 
Posted 14 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
this band never stops amazing me.  Thanks for playing them.  Now where's my keyboard??
Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
This is the one Zero7 CD that I do not own. No feeling this song at all.

Posted 14 years ago by ejmusik    [ Reply ]
 BowTieDad wrote:
rubish
 
With two 'B"'s!!!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Yuk!!!
I really like most of these guys' stuff but this vocal styling  is soooo dopey pop-ish, I can't take it.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Great words of wisdom for the Advent season.
Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Very pop music sounding - bletch
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
rubish
Posted 15 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
She sounds like the late Michael Jackson
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 greyfin10 wrote:
I love Sia, but that picture below may be the most flattering photo of her I've ever seen (assuming it is her).  She's one of those girls who become more attractive once you realize how cool she is and how much fun you have with her.  Or at least, I assume this... base on very little real evidence.  Um.

Nevermind.
 
You're cracking me up man!
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a bad J-Lo impression. Yuck!
Posted 15 years ago by jimmunn    [ Reply ]
This song is interesting.  I do genuinely like a decent portion of it, but the "cash it in and throw it all away" lyric just grates on me every time it's sung, and sadly, ruins what is otherwise a pretty decent track.
Posted 15 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
I love Sia, but that picture below may be the most flattering photo of her I've ever seen (assuming it is her).  She's one of those girls who become more attractive once you realize how cool she is and how much fun you have with her.  Or at least, I assume this... base on very little real evidence.  Um.

Nevermind.
Posted 15 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
Is it me or does this song go on way too long?

Posted 15 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
Pleeease—Zero 7, give us more music. You can do no wrong...
Posted 15 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
planet3one9 wrote:
UGH - the last half hour has just been AWFUL !! cash it in and throw it all away (puh-leeeeze!!) if i hear that gal sing that off key refrain one more time i might just kill myself. and maybe you won't have to hear me whine. i dunno, bill. maybe i'm listening too much.


Don't worry; if you die I will make this comment your legacy by boosting it back to the top every time this crap song comes on.

Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
jojopodo wrote:
I really enjoy this one because it is a departure. To me it evokes classic Steely Dan, but a little hipper and more relevant to today.{#Music}

Good call.  But Steely Dan is hip forevermore.

Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
 auburntigerrich wrote:
Agreed. I'm into z7 too, but this one doesn't suit them. Sia kinda goes overboard on this one, which is a bad habit of hers.
 
THANK you.   Geesh, this chick needs to be stopped.  Or at least restrained. 
...no wait, yeah stopped.

Posted 15 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
UGH - the last half hour has just been AWFUL !!  cash it in and throw it all away (puh-leeeeze!!)  if i hear that gal sing that off key refrain one more time i might just kill myself.  and maybe you won't have to hear me whine.  i dunno, bill.  maybe i'm listening too much.  


Posted 16 years ago by planet3one9    [ Reply ]
I really enjoy this one because it is a departure. To me it evokes classic Steely Dan, but a little hipper and more relevant to today.{#Music}
Posted 16 years ago by jojopodo    [ Reply ]
Mindscrape wrote:
I ordinarily think Zero 7 rocks the socks, but in this case I'm not really digging it. Seems like something TLC would sing.
Agreed. I'm into z7 too, but this one doesn't suit them. Sia kinda goes overboard on this one, which is a bad habit of hers.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
I like how the opening simulates the sounds my tummy makes
Posted 16 years ago by curtkare    [ Reply ]
I like the transparant production and harmonies. It's got a nice, bitter sweet feel to it.
Posted 16 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
I ordinarily think Zero 7 rocks the socks, but in this case I'm not really digging it. Seems like something TLC would sing.
Posted 16 years ago by Mindscrape    [ Reply ]
inindian wrote:
It may be white pasty debris...flames coming off of the ball I think...I've met guys like that...you know...flames coming off of their balls!
yeah, a "fire hazard" (a still-in-the-closet flamer)
Posted 16 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
Did she spill something on her shirt? It looks like some white pasty debris under the soccer player's foot.
It may be white pasty debris...flames coming off of the ball I think...I've met guys like that...you know...flames coming off of their balls!
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Zero 7 are amazing live. Not my favorite song of theirs, but I'll take it.
Posted 17 years ago by cheetahwheelies    [ Reply ]
I think this song has been growing on me a bit more over the past couple of months since my last post.
Posted 17 years ago by Rathmar    [ Reply ]
too whiny....gets a 3
Posted 17 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure why, but this song just sounded like something from the 80's to me. When I saw it was Zero 7, I did a doubletake. Not bad, but not really one of my favorites from them.
Posted 17 years ago by Rathmar    [ Reply ]
catching me at a good time...big thunderstorm/rain here in downtown dallas...working in the soft glow of the montior...office light out...watching the storm...nice Thursday afternoon!
Posted 17 years ago by beakersbeats    [ Reply ]
jeremyleo wrote:
This band is one of my new guilty pleasures. Cheesy but very tasty.
Me too! Great Driving Music. Makes me drive fast and not my head just like Homer. Yes, yes, this rocks! No, no, don't stop!
Posted 17 years ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
Hey, this is... good!
Posted 17 years ago by palad1    [ Reply ]
This band is one of my new guilty pleasures. Cheesy but very tasty.
Posted 17 years ago by jeremyleo    [ Reply ]
I used to think she was singing, California Roll.. mmm. yum.. But nope, that's not it...
Posted 17 years ago by amandamustdance    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
Sia
Love Sia! I like this song too, of course
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
SpaceCase wrote:
Zero 7 is so much better sounding with her singing..in my opinion....
Mhm.
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
randomprime wrote:
I find your ideas fascinating, and I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
I don't have one but what I'll do is double up on my posts here and try to increase my subway grafitti,OK?
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
govna wrote:
yeah i can't stand her voice either. tries way to hard. these brits will never get the whole "soul" thing.
Actually, she's Australian, for what it's worth.
Posted 17 years ago by Squirrel    [ Reply ]
rgrace wrote:
SERIOUS eye candy. Can't really go for her voice, though.
yeah i can't stand her voice either. tries way to hard. these brits will never get the whole "soul" thing.
Posted 17 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
azdcryan wrote:
when the hook plays does anyone else expect a 70's sitcom to start?
Or an episode of the original Doctor Who? JK!
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
Did she spill something on her shirt? It looks like some white pasty debris under the soccer player's foot.
Huh?There's a soccer player in that pic?
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Zero 7 is so much better sounding with her singing..in my opinion....
Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
Did she spill something on her shirt? It looks like some white pasty debris under the soccer player's foot. coding_to_music wrote:
Sia
Posted 17 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
I always thought it was Tina Dickow but I guess they rent hot chick singers as need be. Good song.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
Sia
SERIOUS eye candy. Can't really go for her voice, though.
Posted 17 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
when the hook plays does anyone else expect a 70's sitcom to start?
Posted 17 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by phakister    [ Reply ]
sweet uncomplicated sunday afternoon music...
Posted 17 years ago by jake54    [ Reply ]
ahoylola wrote:
I've tried hard to dislike this song, but just couldn't do it. Pass the crackers.
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
This is lovely, but I kinda agree about the guitar solo...not so much cheesy as lightweight.
Posted 18 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
oh...i like it...probably b/c i saw them perform this last month in DC. her voice kinda reminds me of Dee-Lite...
Posted 18 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
i like the way she says california. "cah-lee-foow-niaaa"
Posted 18 years ago by optimusprime10    [ Reply ]
ahoylola wrote:
Exactly...where's my Prozac....arrghhh...
Posted 18 years ago by Norge1    [ Reply ]
If you like this, you should check out some of Sia's stuff. She does a great song called "Taken for granted" , which has a large part of Prokofiev's (sp?!?) Romeo and Juliet in it. Quality.
Posted 18 years ago by ShepHeard    [ Reply ]
yclept wrote:
I quite liked this until they threw in the cheesy inept guitar? or mandolin? riffs.....yuk and right after David Gilmour? puleeze... maybe I'm too spoiled from listening to Nickel Creek
The "cheesy inept guitar" sounds intentionally so to my ear. Might they be playing to the limited audience who can discern between ineptitude and "guitar solo" inserted as a gratuitous quotation?
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Ditto on the Cheese Whiz.
Posted 18 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
I love Zero 7 ... this one is growing on me but still not near as good as Destiny, In The Waiting Line, Home ... those are awesome
Posted 18 years ago by randyman8    [ Reply ]
there's something too bouncy about this for some reason
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Thanks CTM, I didn't want to have to go through my whole life hearing this and not being able to think of anyone else but Pink ! coding_to_music wrote:
Sia
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
peyotecoyote wrote:
now that you mention it, I can't think of anyone else but Pink as the singer of this song
Whoops!
Posted 18 years ago by ingoldsby    [ Reply ]
Sia
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
I quite liked this until they threw in the cheesy inept guitar? or mandolin? riffs.....yuk and right after David Gilmour? puleeze... maybe I'm too spoiled from listening to Nickel Creek
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
MinMan wrote:
Isn't the vocalist Sia Furler per AMG? https://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:5cg9kept0q7z
That's who is mentioned on their website www.zero7.co.uk. A sampling of the tracks on the album plays while you're on the website, which is pretty cool.
Posted 18 years ago by SFBiscottiBabe    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
Dang - who IS that singer? I'm sure I recognize her. AMG didn't turn up anybody I recognize.
Isn't the vocalist Sia Furler per AMG? https://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:5cg9kept0q7z
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
I totally hear Nelly Furtado on this.
Posted 18 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
This is sweet! Me likey
Posted 18 years ago by trixiedc8    [ Reply ]
ingoldsby wrote:
Is that Pink I hear?
now that you mention it, I can't think of anyone else but Pink as the singer of this song
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
California roll, yummmmmm.
Posted 18 years ago by srbarry    [ Reply ]
Dang - who IS that singer? I'm sure I recognize her. AMG didn't turn up anybody I recognize.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Is that Pink I hear?
Posted 18 years ago by ingoldsby    [ Reply ]
This is a great song, no doubt one of the best of the year, in my opinion. I love Zero 7.
Posted 18 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
It's definitely no "In The Waiting Line" but it could be a lot worse.
Posted 18 years ago by darukaru    [ Reply ]
One of their not so brilliant songs if you ask me. Still very likable, but the rest I've heard from them here is a lot better.
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Cash it in and throw it all away. Sweet. The only value your dollar has is the value you give a slip of paper with green (and sometimes peach) printing on it.
Posted 18 years ago by Gryn    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
So far, I like what I hear from the cd.
Posted 18 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
So far, I like what I hear from the cd.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Cinimod wrote:
As for sounding like Beth...well not sure about that. I've got almost everything both these artists have made and I've seen both live many times; both give amazing live performances for very different reasons.
I just meant that the sound effect was borrowed from Beth, not that they or the song sounds like Beth... It's a good song, get's decent rating from me, but kinda disappointing. It's not up the the excellent level of their previous hits. But, their previous CD's had plenty of clunker songs that were not worthy of playing on RP. The hits from those CD's were, however, incredible... This CD is not sounding up to those incredible levels that they set for themselves previously. Still a good song, I'm just a disappointed whiner
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Great to hear new stuff from Zero 7. Their first two albums were outstanding. This one is, I'm sure, going to be just as great. As for sounding like Beth...well not sure about that. I've got almost everything both these artists have made and I've seen both live many times; both give amazing live performances for very different reasons. Playing Zero 7 and Beth anytime gets my vote.
Posted 18 years ago by Cinimod    [ Reply ]
Hey -- mid-tempo demo music that made it to the final CD B side material... The drippity droppity ball effect is a ripoff from Beth Orton's Galaxy of Emptiness song from Trailer Park
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]