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Iron & Wine — Each Coming Night
Album: Our Endless Numbered Days
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:23
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Will you say when I'm gone away
My lover came to me and we'd lay
In rooms unfamiliar but until now

Oh oh oh oh, until now
Oh oh oh oh, until now

Will you say to them when I'm gone
I loved your son for his sturdy arms
We both learned to cradle then live without

Oh oh oh oh, live without
Oh oh oh oh, live without

Will you say when I'm gone away
Your father's body was judgment day
We both dove and rose to the riverside

Oh oh oh oh, riverside
Oh oh oh oh, riverside

Will you say to me when I'm gone
Your face has faded but lingers on
'Cause light strikes a deal with each coming night

Oh oh oh oh, coming night
Oh oh oh oh, coming night
Oh oh oh oh, coming night
Oh oh oh oh, coming night
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Bearded Jim Carrey sings pretty good.
Posted 8 months ago by redart    [ Reply ]
 Banaszak wrote:

Did these guys do a song about fire trucks for Sesame Street?




You, sir, have no idea how many days I spend with that fireman song in my head.  I had no idea anyone remembered it.  Probably haven't heard it since I was five.  

"What does the fireman ride on, when he's going to the fire?  The firetruck, the firetruck, the firetruck..."
Posted 8 months ago by ice-9    [ Reply ]
[snore]
Posted 1 year ago by Essbee63    [ Reply ]
Great abum
Posted 5 years ago by slobster    [ Reply ]
 iam_overlord wrote:
The vocals are a bit too clear. A little too close to me, hear? I don't need to feel your breath. Your tongue in my ear.
 
I agree - the lyric/breath ratio is awful. Alas all too common, and has been a production trend for several decades. Breathing is not a musical sound and does not equate to emotion. Sing (rather than vocalise) further from the mic! Upping the treble accentuates it, and for me detracts from the performance.
Posted 5 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response)...with a banjo twang
Posted 5 years ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
Is this satire?
Posted 12 years ago by Pezz9    [ Reply ]
Never heard an Iron and Wine song that I liked or didn't sound like EVERY other Iron and Wine song. Sorry,  a one from me.
Posted 12 years ago by Jamie62    [ Reply ]
The vocals are a bit too clear. A little too close to me, hear? I don't need to feel your breath. Your tongue in my ear.
Posted 12 years ago by iam_overlord    [ Reply ]
It's pleasant but I would never buy it. 
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
Really appreciating that rp is so nicely pitched at my mood this morning
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 slippery wrote:
Depressing? This is one of the most uplifting songs I've ever heard!
It may seem dark at a glance- as life often does, but note the twist in the ending:
"... light strikes a deal with each coming night."
 
That Sam sure knows his way with words. 10.
 
I'm with you, slippery. I'll never understand why people insist on categorizing anything that's not a rocker as "depressing", but whatever. Great, mellow tune.


Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 nmatavka wrote:
A truly depressing, non-testosterone, God-awful song.  An ideal song to tie a rope to the ceiling.  Can not stand listening to this, otherwise, I will hang myself.
 
Depressing? This is one of the most uplifting songs I've ever heard!
It may seem dark at a glance- as life often does, but note the twist in the ending:
"... light strikes a deal with each coming night."
 
That Sam sure knows his way with words. 10.
Posted 12 years ago by slippery    [ Reply ]
This song makes me understand the 'endless numbered days' of the album title...

Please, people, live - or if you must kill yourselves, do so in private? 
Posted 13 years ago by Akaiila    [ Reply ]
A truly depressing, non-testosterone, God-awful song.  An ideal song to tie a rope to the ceiling.  Can not stand listening to this, otherwise, I will hang myself.
Posted 13 years ago by nmatavka    [ Reply ]
 Decoy wrote:
this song is way to mellow, I know it's a Monday morning...but God...
 
It's the sort of song that would go down well during the last spliff of the day, or a wee single malt nightcap before settling down to bye-byes. Pleasant enough I suppose, but there's a fine line between elegaic and dull and I&W regularly tread it. An auto-rated 3 from the increasingly somnolent Nottingham jury.


Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:
This set is drifting seriously into the non testosterone zone
 
Nickelback is probably more your type of music.

Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Decoy wrote:
this song is way to mellow, I know it's a Monday morning...but God...
 
still way to mellow for Monday afternoon...

Posted 14 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
Ideal song to go make a pot of tea to. I don't mind missing this one.   Argggh !!!{#Yawn}
Posted 14 years ago by siskinbob    [ Reply ]
A gorgeous flow to the mind and ears. This is what dipping your toes into a creek on a warm summer day with the one you love sounds like. Sam's sound has a wondrously invasive quality that sticks to your soul.
Posted 14 years ago by hermannism    [ Reply ]
this song is way to mellow, I know it's a Monday morning...but God...
Posted 15 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
 meghan89 wrote:


Simon and Garfunkel on valium as they are tying the rope to the tree that they are about to hang themselves from.
 

Simon and Garfunkel on valium as they are tying the rope to the tree that they are about to hang themselves from before the local townspeople can catch up with them and tear them limb from limb for making them depressed.
Posted 15 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 stornoway wrote:
Donovan was doing this...much better... a quartercentury ago.
 

Try four decades ago.   {#Hand}
Posted 16 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
Nondescript vocals, nondescript lyrics and nondescript accompaniment. Result is ouch.
Posted 16 years ago by Myrdhion    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
This set is drifting seriously into the non testosterone zone
Go watch some Spike TV for awhile, then check back.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Sufjan Stevens!
Posted 17 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
What's a bango? ( A bang goes, "bang," "bang, "bang!")
meadowwoods wrote:
I like Iron and Wine and their sound, and yes, I do hear a little bit of Donovan!
Hahahaaaaa, I do hear a lot of bango, bang, bang, bang Oh, but seriously folks, I don't hate this song at all but it sure leaves itself open for people to come up with hilarious disparaging remarks
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
queenjill wrote:
Nice segue from Foo Fighters!
I agree
Posted 17 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
This set is drifting seriously into the non testosterone zone
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Nice segue from Foo Fighters!
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Did these guys do a song about fire trucks for Sesame Street?
Posted 17 years ago by Banaszak    [ Reply ]
oh so good
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
JohnErle wrote:
I love hearing Iron And Wine on RP, but I made the mistake of buying this album. Truly, if you've heard one song, you've heard 'em all. Talk about too much of a good thing.
Enjoy them...but could definitely see that happening. Good advice
Posted 17 years ago by sunnysoul03    [ Reply ]
Good as far as lethargic indie rock goes, even if I'd never listen to it on purpose. I'll give it a 6.
Posted 18 years ago by thewaxtadpole    [ Reply ]
God do I hate this song!!
Posted 18 years ago by KMH    [ Reply ]
This song is putting me into a coma. Not a good choice on a rainy Monday.
Posted 18 years ago by Tireux_De_Roche    [ Reply ]
Old_Pat wrote:
Simon and Garfunkel on valium?
Simon and Garfunkel on valium as they are tying the rope to the tree that they are about to hang themselves from.
Posted 18 years ago by meghan89    [ Reply ]
Simon and Garfunkel on valium?
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
What's a bango? ( A bang goes, "bang," "bang, "bang!")
Holy crap, that's a hilarious reference. What does the ploaf say? The ploaf says, "HAHAHA!!!"
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
imelda wrote:
the bango is a nice addition in this song.
What's a bango? ( A bang goes, "bang," "bang, "bang!")
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
stornoway wrote:
Donovan was doing this...much better... a quartercentury ago.
I like Iron and Wine and their sound, and yes, I do hear a little bit of Donovan!
Posted 18 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
BergerMeister wrote:
Very reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkle....
I thought it was S&G at first.
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Donovan was doing this...much better... a quartercentury ago.
Posted 18 years ago by stornoway    [ Reply ]
I love hearing Iron And Wine on RP, but I made the mistake of buying this album. Truly, if you've heard one song, you've heard 'em all. Talk about too much of a good thing.
Posted 18 years ago by JohnErle    [ Reply ]
I really like Simon And Garfunkel but im not too sure about this... having said that I dont want to switch it off! arrgh!
Posted 19 years ago by deanofox    [ Reply ]
Beautiful. The imagery in the lyrics blend perfectly with the mood of the music.
Posted 19 years ago by GoldenBoy    [ Reply ]
Love this track; the lyrics are so poignant and always make me sad. And yes, see them live. They are wonderful live. L
Posted 19 years ago by Ladan    [ Reply ]
I can see the comparisons to Simon and Garfunkel, even John Denver, but the lead voice here isn't as strong.
Posted 19 years ago by BjornPhrei    [ Reply ]
I saw "In good company" on a plane recently and was struck by the quality of the soundtrack. Iron & wine makes up a large part of it. I had never heard them before. Nice chilled out tunes :)
Posted 19 years ago by drtracey    [ Reply ]
All the breathy, whispering and gasping of the Iron & Wine vocal has distracted me from a real listening to their work, with the unfortunate effect of preventing me from hearing what may otherwise be worthy lyrical content. Isn't this how people without much to their voices "sing" to mask the absence of a singing voice?
Posted 19 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
Lost in translation in the Garden State? That can happen... Excellent tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
I'LL tell you what this is reminiscent of: John Denver. The backing guitar is almost a carbon copy of "This Old Guitar." Sounds great.
Posted 19 years ago by reedifus    [ Reply ]
BergerMeister wrote:
Very reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkle. Nice tune - nothing exceptional, but I wouldn't turn it off either...
exactly how I feel... on both comments.
Posted 19 years ago by cjg    [ Reply ]
jagdriver wrote:
Who needs an S&G wannabe duo?
Nobody. But these guys are not that. Similar, yes...wannabe? No...these guys have wonderful playing and singing.
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Who needs an S&G wannabe duo?
Posted 19 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
This is the second song from this album I've heard on RP, both beautiful, nice folky simple music. Really nice.
Posted 19 years ago by ashbyman    [ Reply ]
Verses are awesome but the chorus is missing something, musically speaking. Still, really good.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
BergerMeister wrote:
Very reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkle...
ditto ditto ditto in a good way. :D
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Chunnamark wrote:
This is an incredible playlist... Cowboy Junkies-Air-Iron and Wine- Lanois... exquisite!
All the nicer hoping Lanois is coming up.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
BergerMeister wrote:
Very reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkle. ...
I was thinking the same thing.
Posted 19 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
go see iron & wine live the performance I saw was brilliant. everyone was dead silent..almost like a European show
Posted 19 years ago by simplesimon    [ Reply ]
This is an incredible playlist... Cowboy Junkies-Air-Iron and Wine- Lanois... exquisite!
Posted 19 years ago by Chunnamark    [ Reply ]
Very reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkle. Nice tune - nothing exceptional, but I wouldn't turn it off either...
Posted 19 years ago by BergerMeister    [ Reply ]
pretty decent stuff, but it just doesnt live up to all the hype... many better, more distinctive, more worthy underground / indie singer-songwriters out there, imho. let's hear some Hayden or Matt Pond PA.
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
I am actually feeling sick, tired and weak so maybe that's why i like it. catmaven wrote:
This is a good song to hear when one is sick and feeling weak--soothing! Sort of like Simon and Garfunkel mellow song softened some more. Would like to hear it again. :nodhead: :grouphug:
Posted 20 years ago by imelda    [ Reply ]
This is a good song to hear when one is sick :fever.gif: and feeling weak--soothing! Sort of like Simon and Garfunkel mellow song softened some more. Would like to hear it again. :meditate.gif: :nodhead: :grouphug.gif:
Posted 20 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
the bango is a nice addition in this song.
Posted 20 years ago by imelda    [ Reply ]