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Remy Zero — Life In Rain
Album: Villa Elaine
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6.6

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Released: 1998
Length: 3:34
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I once had marigolds for eyes.
That seem to fade on sunny days.
When it's cold as the rain outside,
well then, so am I.

So when it comes down,
you'll know I'm with you.
And how could I show you?
It feels good to know.
It feels good to know you.

We once had oceans left to fly,
now the trees and the river
have parted ways.
When it seems like the fun has died,
well then, so have I.

So when it comes down,
you'll know I'm with you.
And how could I show you?
It feels good to know.
It feels good to know you.

And how will you know?
We storm from a small, thin line.
We're torn from the old frames.
There's no one here to pull you back again..

So when it comes down, you'll know.
Mmmmm, you'll know.

Helena? pulled to the ground.
(how do I show you?)
Should've known
soon she would come down.
Words were the first thing to go,
(it feels good to know)
the lie they would never show,

Helena...
(and how will you move?)
Helena...
(and how did I show you?)
Helena...
(I couldn't show you)
Helena...

It feels good to know.
It feels good to know you.
It feels good to know you.
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Bumped this up to an 8 for those beautiful lyrics.
Posted 1 month ago by ed_cardiff    [ Reply ]
Is it me? Hearing a lot of Everest in there. Great vocalists both. 
Posted 1 year ago by gwhite55    [ Reply ]
Perfect timing , as it just started raining. But then, it's Oregon, so what are the odds?
Posted 1 year ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
 saamusic wrote:

Had to look to see if this was U2



wow. that'd be a stretch for me. i don't hear anything similar in the vocals or anything.

regardless, this is simply beautiful. a little heartbreaking, but really nice.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:

Sounds like Damian Rice


Yes; and that’s no bad thing! 
Posted 1 year ago by hartleyrs65    [ Reply ]
Had to look to see if this was U2
Posted 2 years ago by saamusic    [ Reply ]
Jeff Buckley-esque.
(or is it esk?)
Posted 2 years ago by floydpink    [ Reply ]
Thought this was Turin Brakes FOR SURE ...
Posted 2 years ago by WeezaJane    [ Reply ]
 Johnny_Wave wrote:
Meh, an OK tune I guess, but nothing to write home about. 2 cents
 

3 and PSD ~
Posted 3 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Turin Brakes
Posted 4 years ago by ines.rigert    [ Reply ]
Wow, this is kind of wonderful.
Posted 4 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
 Johnny_Wave wrote:
Meh, an OK tune I guess, but nothing to write home about. 2 cents

 Your opinion is correctly priced

Posted 5 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
Time for a purchase.  Everything played from Remy Zero agrees with my ears.  Thanks RP.
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:
Sounds like Damian Rice

 
There is some similarity but this pre-dates his solo career.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Remy Zero was a wonderful "under the radar" band. Their self titled debut album was solid, but Villa Elaine was a significant step forward and their peak achievement -- really a noteworthy album IMO. If you like them, also check out Isidore which is a few of the Remy Zero band members teamed up with Steve Kilbey from The Church. Good stuff... 
Posted 8 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
 Andy_B wrote:


Same here.  Nice, smooth ballad.

 
Makes three.
Posted 9 years ago by daveinnj    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
This smooth yet melancholic song would go down well with a glass of Remy Martin in a French café. 8 from the Nottingham jury.

 
As an Ex Nottingham lad living in Singapore, I second that and will meet you down the Ole Trip for a few jars :)
 
Posted 9 years ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
This smooth yet melancholic song would go down well with a glass of Remy Martin in a French café. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:
Sounds like Damian Rice

 
my first thought, too
Posted 11 years ago by Catecaneverall    [ Reply ]
This one goes onto the "to buy" list.... 

Very nice.   {#Angel}
Posted 11 years ago by eswiley2    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:
Sounds like Damian Rice

 
It's pretty damn good but its not Damien Rice good
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
I don't normally dole out an 8 on the first listen, but this is an exception.
 

Same here.  Nice, smooth ballad.
Posted 11 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Damian Rice
Posted 13 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Yessss! I've been waiting to hear Remy on RP - such a great band!  Check out the song "Prophecy," it is highly energetic/passionate and has me singing along often.
Posted 14 years ago by lysisphere    [ Reply ]
I don't normally dole out an 8 on the first listen, but this is an exception.
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
8 -> 9. Very nice!
Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
i love this band
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
I like this set.  goes great with jeff, patti, and amy.
Posted 16 years ago by rachlan    [ Reply ]
Could've sworn this was Ryan Adams.
Posted 16 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Yeah the whole album is lovely.
Posted 16 years ago by ca1vinandhobbes    [ Reply ]
I'd like to hear Rob Halford sing this
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
red5_bc wrote:
I was thinking it sounded like Damien Rice, myself but I can hear the others now that you mention them.
Guess we're not the only ones who think so -- Bill just segued into Volcano.
Posted 16 years ago by Kaiser    [ Reply ]
Is this produced by daniel lanois?
Posted 17 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
The sort of "heavenly", if you will, instrumentals are what make me like this song.
Posted 17 years ago by Stammer    [ Reply ]
I once had Marigolds for eyes, but I quit taking acid.
Posted 17 years ago by lionirons    [ Reply ]
Meh, an OK tune I guess, but nothing to write home about. 2 cents
Posted 17 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
laozilover wrote:
Remy Zero, eh? First time I know of hearing this guy. Nice. Is he cajun? (I remember Remy Lebeau from X-Men)
Actually, Remy Zero isn't a real person: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remy_zero The false story of the origin of the name is pretty interesting. It's so out-there that I figured it had to be true when I first read it years ago.
Posted 18 years ago by Gribnif    [ Reply ]
crink51 wrote:
Great song to elevate my mood on a rainy day in KC.
It never rains in Overland Park...does it?
Posted 18 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
crink51 wrote:
Great song to elevate my mood on a rainy day in KC.
Intresting you said it was raining... the music(guitars) give a visual of rain to me. Love the tone.
Posted 18 years ago by Duluoz    [ Reply ]
Excellent transition from Ismael Lo.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Great song to elevate my mood on a rainy day in KC.
Posted 18 years ago by crink51    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
I can't stand these blokes. every time I hear these people, I think 'Smallville'.
Posted 19 years ago by GoldenBoy    [ Reply ]
Remy Zero, eh? First time I know of hearing this guy. Nice. Is he cajun? (I remember Remy Lebeau from X-Men)
Posted 19 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Please play more Remy Zero! This whole album is great!
Posted 19 years ago by sparkydiva    [ Reply ]
this album is great....way better than anything else they did, check it out!
Posted 19 years ago by JayA1969    [ Reply ]
i like!
Posted 19 years ago by RPsavedme    [ Reply ]
saturnine wrote:
Reminded me of Jeff Buckley. The guitar in the chorus is amazing. Sounds really good.
I was thinking Tom 'WALKING TO HAWAII'-guy.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
rulebritannia wrote:
Makes you wonder what music sounds like w/o ears........
- good one.
Posted 19 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
Between this and "Gramarye" I think I'm really beginning to like this band. How's the rest of the album?
Posted 19 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
call me crazy. i love this one.
Posted 19 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
jbwiv wrote:
Beautiful....
seriously... gorgeous.
Posted 19 years ago by Alt-Ctrl-Tom    [ Reply ]
saturnine wrote:
Reminded me of Jeff Buckley. The guitar in the chorus is amazing. Sounds really good.
Strange. I heard this tune and linked to it in order to make the VERY same comment about Jeff Buckley. . .
Posted 20 years ago by 326    [ Reply ]
Reminded me of Jeff Buckley. The guitar in the chorus is amazing. Sounds really good.
Posted 20 years ago by saturnine    [ Reply ]
I was thinking it sounded like Damien Rice, myself but I can hear the others now that you mention them.
Posted 20 years ago by red5_bc    [ Reply ]
Life in rain it is. Acid rain. Please make it stop.
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
CastelloKid wrote:
If Van Gogh was alive and writing songs, they might sound like this one.
Makes you wonder what music sounds like w/o ears........
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
If Van Gogh was alive and writing songs, they might sound like this one.
Posted 21 years ago by CastelloKid    [ Reply ]
Beautiful....
Posted 21 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
Wow! I didn\'t know they had it in them!
Posted 21 years ago by dignan2    [ Reply ]
Beautiful and atmospheric tune. Reminds me of a bad time in my young life. A few years back after my fiance left me I wandered the streets drunk listening to this song pretending in my head that I was in some cheesy film. Lol. God I was pathetic a few years ago. Still, the song fit my mood perfectly, made her a mix cd with this song on it. We\'re friends now. Keep the greats coming
Posted 21 years ago by serene23    [ Reply ]
Glad to see someone in Murray is listening.
Posted 21 years ago by redezra    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Skyhawk: Is that the Smallville "Save Me" theme artist?
Don't let that bother you. The music is the key - and this has it deep in the grooves. (Damn, I need to get my turntable fixed one of these days.) I'm glad RP is playing this.
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Skyhawk: Is that the Smallville "Save Me" theme artist?
That it is.
Posted 21 years ago by ajax    [ Reply ]
Is that the Smallville \"Save Me\" theme artist?
Posted 21 years ago by Skyhawk    [ Reply ]
something about hearing the riff in the background and I *KNEW* it was Remy.. pretty damned cool!
Posted 21 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Leslie: I can't believe it's not butter. :p
VG Leslie
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Heathen: I can't believe it's not Bono!!
I can't believe it's not butter. :p
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I can\'t believe it\'s not Bono!!
Posted 22 years ago by Heathen    [ Reply ]
It is for songs like this that I tune into RP. Like air conditioning on a hot day ah... :p
Posted 22 years ago by cds    [ Reply ]
Funny this gets played right after Radiohead. I always thought the guy in the back sounded EXACTLY like Thom. Not to mention to song sounding like so many other songs from bands that sound just like Radiohead, U2 or Buckley. This is a great album... from start to finish.
Posted 22 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
the voice in parts of this song sounds very much like Bright Eyes (the artist, not the song)
Posted 22 years ago by mlsully7    [ Reply ]
I\'ve really grown fond of this song. Maybe the lead singer does sound a little \"Bono\" ish, I actually prefer this guys voice. ...does sound a little like Tim Buckley too, again a good thing IMHO. :)
Posted 22 years ago by Cagey    [ Reply ]
Sounds closer to Jeff Buckley then Bono to me. Either way sounds good to me.
Posted 23 years ago by kevinc    [ Reply ]
This cut is reminiscent of Tim Buckley.
Posted 23 years ago by BC_Night_Heron    [ Reply ]