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Woodkid — Boat Song
Album: The Golden Age
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Released: 2013
Length: 4:21
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We packed our bags and said farewell
Untied the knot and raised the sail
We threw our hearts into the sea
Forgot all of our memories

The wind was sweet and smelled of home
The sea was rough and felt unknown
Escaping shores of lunacy
Dawn light, twilight, infinity

Can we keep our baring straight
Or will we be blown off course
Are we instruments of fate?
Do we really have a choice?

A voice whispers in the gales
Like in the songs and childhood tales
Where krakens raging in the sea
Crack ships into a million pieces

Can we keep our baring straight?
Or will we be blown off course?
Are we instruments of fate?
Do we really have a choice?

We threw our hearts into the sea
Forgot all of our memories
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Those horns when they come in…..shivers
Posted 10 months ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
Can we keep our *bearing* straight is the proper sailing term.  
Posted 1 year ago by cinzia1026    [ Reply ]
Something Nick Cave-ish about this. 
Posted 1 year ago by adelaide68    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:

Madrugada?



Another Panty remover voice, like Silverts.  ❤️ 
Posted 1 year ago by Tamster    [ Reply ]
He's soooo good - watch this: Fourviere Lyon
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
wow, love this song
Posted 2 years ago by havi    [ Reply ]
Nothing like a wee bit of moroseness to brighten one's day...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 annieb63 wrote:

Reminds me of Antony (& the Johnsons)



reminds me of Woodkid
Posted 3 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
This is a beautiful song! I love the production, the oddball piano and horn section. The vocals are perfect for a song from a weary sailor.

 It reminds me somewhat of something Procol Harum might have done and has a similar vibe to a "Salty Dog" IMHO..... 

Thank you Radio Paradise for turning us on to gems like these that I wouldn't have heard otherwise!
Posted 3 years ago by Funkyfreddy    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:
Madrugada?
 
Yes that's definitely who I thought it was.
Posted 3 years ago by wendyleefrancis1    [ Reply ]
 annieb63 wrote:
Reminds me of Antony (& the Johnsons)
 
But an octave lower?
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:
Madrugada?
 
nah.
Posted 4 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Is it just me or does this sound like it could have been a 4AD release circa 1984?
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
Sounds like he's had about 11 bottles of NyQuil bedtime formula
Posted 4 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
 nickmetalx3317 wrote:
What a wonderful song!
 
I agree great song love RP  for finding gems like this
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
What a wonderful song!
Posted 5 years ago by nickmetalx3317    [ Reply ]
 meanderer wrote:
 sunybuny wrote:
Absolutely HATE THE ALBUM ART!!!
 
But it would keep the pigeons off...

 

actually you may have something there, metaphorically.
Posted 5 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:
Absolutely HATE THE ALBUM ART!!!
 
But it would keep the pigeons off...

Posted 5 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
I listened to the whole album on repeat going through a really interesting phase in my life, breaking off a long relationship and growing into my independence. 

The whole album is like a soundtrack to the epic movie of our own lives, and the Boat Song is like a melancholic intermezzo. Always loved it, and I also encourage anyone to watch the videoclip for Iron. On a big screen. With good sound system. 
Posted 5 years ago by hana.tisserand    [ Reply ]
Absolutely HATE THE ALBUM ART!!!
Posted 5 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Listening to the words of this song, I can't help but think of the Norwegian cruise ship Viking Sky in heavy seas and with no engines on 23 March 2019.
Posted 5 years ago by GreatNorthWoods    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by MrMelons    [ Reply ]
Dreary.
Posted 6 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
 annieb63 wrote:
Reminds me of Antony (& the Johnsons)

 
Agree. I thought it was him!
Posted 6 years ago by mememu    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Woodkid is to Madrugada what The National is to Joy Division


Spot On
 


Posted 7 years ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Antony (& the Johnsons)
Posted 7 years ago by annieb63    [ Reply ]
Between Philip Glass and John cale, greatness and melancolia. I love this guy.
Posted 7 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
Morning BillG and RP listeners! 
This Woodkid  is pretty talented dude, video director and singer/songwriter. 

I wonder how much he enjoyed working with Katy Perry, I've heard she's actually a good singer who appreciates the past of the music world.  
Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
the opening notes reminded me of Beatle's Golden Slumbers {#Bananapiano}
Posted 8 years ago by SheRidesABeemer    [ Reply ]

Woodkid = Pinocchio

Ask Geppetto!!


Posted 8 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
Philip Glass!
Posted 9 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 wgsu_1978 wrote:
The spikey projections are similar, but so what? Art is derivative. Get used to it.
 
{#Roflol} You obviously didn't read very far down the thread.
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
https://bigpondmusic.com/images/AlbumCoverArt/474/XXL/A-Rush-Of-Blood-To-The-Head2.jpg

 
The spikey projections are similar, but so what? Art is derivative. Get used to it.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
Madrugada?
Posted 9 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Stingray's boyfriend?

 
What say we all lighten up?

https://bigpondmusic.com/images/AlbumCoverArt/474/XXL/A-Rush-Of-Blood-To-The-Head2.jpg

At a glance, it seems we may need to do just that.


Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
In the lyrics, that would be "bearing" 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
oh, I was about to Upload this only to find out it already is there. Great album The Golden Age.
Posted 10 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
                 
...... really like this sound .....{#Daisy}
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
One song is okay. Whole Album is to boring for me!
Posted 10 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 easmann wrote:
Sorry, gonna have to go with Bosami on this one. We get it. Humans are wired to find patterns (even where none exist at times) and categorize the crap out of everything. It gets tedious. Not to pick on you specifically On_The_Beach, sorry. So many comments of "this sounds like that", "this looks like that". Most of the time, in my admittedly subjective opinion, the similarities cited are minimal and not worth the reader's time to read or process. I pity RP the cost of maintaining the server memory space required.
 
Yeesh. There is a similarity in the covers. As I mentioned before, it was just an "at a glance thing", no big deal. For the record, someone else mentioned it in a different thread. I'm not saying one artist copied the other, by any means. Not saying anything about the music. Can't believe this has actually sparked a "debate". But I do appreciate your civilized tone.  : )
(the cover in question . . . )

Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Creepiest album cover I've seen in quite a while...
Posted 10 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]

Woodkid is to Madrugada what The National is to Joy Division


Posted 10 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 Tamster wrote:
Sounds like Sivert Hoyem.........and that is not a bad thing. {#Heartkiss}

 
My thought too.


Posted 10 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 Bosami wrote:
Dude, that's not even remotely close. At a glance perhaps, but that would be like equating something just because they were both black and white color themes.
 
Actually it was an "at a glance" thing. Try not to lose any sleep over it.
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
https://bigpondmusic.com/images/AlbumCoverArt/474/XXL/A-Rush-Of-Blood-To-The-Head2.jpg

 
Dude, that's not even remotely close. At a glance perhaps, but that would be like equating something just because they were both black and white color themes.
Posted 10 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
sounds very much like madrugada, lovely!
Posted 10 years ago by shanygin    [ Reply ]
Absolutely wonderful music, I love this whole album/EP.
Posted 11 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]
They're both from the same continent but Woodkid is from France and Sivert from Norway. 

 Burg wrote:
Most probably his youger brother. They presumably breathed the same fumes as kids.


 k1j2cat wrote:
Sort of sounds like Madrugada 'Light'. Not a bad thing. First listen gets a 8 from me.

 



 


Posted 11 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
 Tamster wrote:
Sounds like Sivert Hoyem.........and that is not a bad thing. {#Heartkiss}

 
My thought as well,,,,
Posted 11 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/A_Rush_of_Blood_to_the_Head.jpg
Posted 11 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Unique cover art!
Posted 11 years ago by emmidad    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Sivert Hoyem.........and that is not a bad thing. {#Heartkiss}
Posted 11 years ago by Tamster    [ Reply ]
was instantly drawn to this. what a very special voice... hmmmmm {#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by Catecaneverall    [ Reply ]
Most probably his youger brother. They presumably breathed the same fumes as kids.


 k1j2cat wrote:
Sort of sounds like Madrugada 'Light'. Not a bad thing. First listen gets a 8 from me.

 


Posted 11 years ago by Burg    [ Reply ]
 cinzia1026 wrote:
My teenage son introduced me to Woodkid last year.  Glad you have made it part of your playlist!  Check out his song 'Iron' as well.

 

In my experience, this is not a good thing!{#Stop}{#Lol}
Posted 11 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
horns sound like 'MSTK3000 love theme'
Posted 11 years ago by wallytune    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 11 years ago by Ghiaap    [ Reply ]
Totally agree!  I had to look to see if this wasn't Madrugada!


k1j2cat wrote:
Sort of sounds like Madrugada 'Light'. Not a bad thing. First listen gets a 8 from me.


Posted 11 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
 k1j2cat wrote:
Sort of sounds like Madrugada 'Light'. Not a bad thing. First listen gets a 8 from me.

 
I see what you mean. I like it very much indeed.
Posted 11 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Instantly Likeable.
 
Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
I like a well wrought lyric matched with some decent music.  8{#Jump}
Posted 11 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
This band is kind of intriguing, I'd guess it is the sort of thing that would sound right at the right moment.
Posted 11 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
...woodkid, really?..well that's cool, i guess...


...it grows quite a bit in the production toward the end... 
Posted 11 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 k1j2cat wrote:
Sort of sounds like Madrugada 'Light'. Not a bad thing. First listen gets a 8 from me.

 
...agreed - except I'm going to rate a 7 for first listen.
Posted 11 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
 k1j2cat wrote:
Sort of sounds like Madrugada 'Light'. Not a bad thing. First listen gets a 8 from me.

 
Nice call. 8 from the entranced Nottingham jury as well.
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Sort of sounds like Madrugada 'Light'. Not a bad thing. First listen gets a 8 from me.
Posted 11 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]
My teenage son introduced me to Woodkid last year.  Glad you have made it part of your playlist!  Check out his song 'Iron' as well.
Posted 11 years ago by cinzia1026    [ Reply ]