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Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová — If You Want Me
Album: Once Soundtrack
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Released: 2007
Length: 3:46
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Are you really here, or am I dreamin'?
I can't tell dreams from truth
For it's been so long since I have seen you
I can hardly remember your face anymore

When I get really lonely
And the distance causes only silence
I think of you smiling
With pride in your eyes
A lover that sighs

If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me

Are you really sure that you'd believe me?
When others say I lie
I wonder if you could ever despise me
When you know I really try
To be a better one to satisfy you
For you're everything to me
And I'll do what you ask me
If you'll let me be free

If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me

If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
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 SalemSounds wrote:
Saw them in Boston a year or so again. On my way to the arena came upon a Busker and thought "wouldn't it be great if Glen and Marketa came across him".  Well halfway into the show Glen tells the story of seeing this very busker, he invited the guy up and he played using Glen's guitar.  An amazing monent.
 
Wow... that's something. Makes me smile, as this song, and this movie. 
Life is beautifull {#Good-vibes} 
Posted 12 years ago by Frenk    [ Reply ]

THE SWELL SEASON IIby ~iwoosh
©2008-2012 ~iwoosh

The Swell Season @ TV SHOW in Prague "Noc s Andelem" in 2oo6
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i love their compositions. i don't know of two more talented.  by   =SheenaThunderchild 
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"The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie — deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought."
-John F. Kennedy

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Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Mandible wrote:

They broke up.  He was WAY too old for her anyway. She's like 17 and he's 40.


 
I saw that coming, but it's still unfortunate, imo.


Posted 15 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
Saw them in Boston a year or so again. On my way to the arena came upon a Busker and thought "wouldn't it be great if Glen and Marketa came across him".  Well halfway into the show Glen tells the story of seeing this very busker, he invited the guy up and he played using Glen's guitar.  An amazing monent.
Posted 15 years ago by SalemSounds    [ Reply ]
Not seen the film (shoot me: not even heard of it), but liking the song!
Posted 15 years ago by Neil66    [ Reply ]
I love this mystic lusty song
Posted 15 years ago by hbrown83    [ Reply ]

Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 philinnz wrote:


you are missing something - but I cannot tell you where to look
 
That's usually the way, i'n't Phil?!

Posted 15 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
 Quixmundi wrote:
I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something
 

you are missing something - but I cannot tell you where to look
Posted 15 years ago by philinnz    [ Reply ]
Im glad with RP...I thought that never included this album in their playlist...

Thanks!!!
Posted 15 years ago by HarryHaller    [ Reply ]
good movie, amazing song
Posted 15 years ago by kelo    [ Reply ]
Enjoyed the movie, enjoyed the soundtrack, big 8.
Posted 15 years ago by Jdanzi    [ Reply ]
 bjrubble wrote:
I agree with some of the other comments in a general way — I liked the movie, but found that many of the songs don't stand on their own as well as I'd expected.

But this has been the exception for me.  This is the one song I've heard in isolation that I've really liked on its own merits.
Funny, I feel exactly the opposite. I thought the movie was sweet, but the songs standing on their own touch me in a much more personal way. 9 for this one.
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
The slow pace grows upon one with each listen, and it ends up enhancing the melancholy and yearning at the crux of this art.   
Posted 15 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]

They broke up.  He was WAY too old for her anyway. She's like 17 and he's 40.


Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Sort of sounds like a bad French tv commercial.  Meh.
Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
I agree with some of the other comments in a general way — I liked the movie, but found that many of the songs don't stand on their own as well as I'd expected.

But this has been the exception for me.  This is the one song I've heard in isolation that I've really liked on its own merits.
Posted 15 years ago by bjrubble    [ Reply ]
I never saw the movie, but think this is a really pretty song. I like it more each time I hear it. I may have to check out the rest of the soundtrack.
Posted 15 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]

Since it was a major part of a very well liked movie, its possible the people who like it (myself included) aren't really rating the song as much as they are the movie, the character, and the singer who performed the part (aka, a holistic thumbs up for the whole project).  Its quite possible, though as I say, I'm biased, so as far as I'm concerned its just an interesting theory ;)


 Quixmundi wrote:

I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something
 

Posted 15 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
Quixmundi wrote:
I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something


Glad I'm not the only one.

Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something
Posted 15 years ago by Quixmundi    [ Reply ]
That's all very well and good for the film—but this song (and much of the soundtrack) is so WHINY. If I want whine, I can just turn on the local top 40 station.
azdcryan wrote:
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
 


Posted 15 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
Ok,ok, just read your message. I know exactly the distance between NZ and the little, strange country in the west, simply crossing the Tasman Sea, because I sayed a while in both countries (but for me NZ is the one and only true down under... ;-). But you have to agree. NZ is much closer to the Sydney opera house than good old Europe, isn't it...??  
Hope you have a great summer there, I really miss your country! inindian wrote:

I'm a lttle confused by this or am I missing something{#Ask}...did you mean people should go from New Zealand to Australia to watch the show in Sydney, it could be a little expensive, or maybe you've got New Zealand and Australia mixed up...or they've moved the Sydney Opera House to New Zealand{#Smile}

 


Posted 15 years ago by KrischanZ    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
First thought it was Anna Terheim...then heard a little Sophie Zelmani......then just Marketa. Haunting, nearly Juliee Cruise.
 
Better, I think, than Cruise. No restraint in Marketa's voice. I am probably biased b/c I just fell in love with the movie Once this week.

Posted 15 years ago by snakechaser    [ Reply ]
First thought it was Anna Terheim...then heard a little Sophie Zelmani......then just Marketa. Haunting, nearly Juliee Cruise.
Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 KrischanZ wrote:
Thats right, if you come from NZ then I have a hint for you. Glen and Marketa will perform a show in the sydney opera house in January. Best wishes from Germany to the most beautiful end of the world!  Krischan Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.
 

 
I'm a lttle confused by this or am I missing something{#Ask}...did you mean people should go from New Zealand to Australia to watch the show in Sydney, it could be a little expensive, or maybe you've got New Zealand and Australia mixed up...or they've moved the Sydney Opera House to New Zealand{#Smile}

Posted 15 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Nice.
Posted 15 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
KrischanZ
(Halle/Saale Gemany)
Posted: Dec 13, 2008 - 05:53 < Reply >
 velvetglove wrote:
One of the best little indie films I've seen in years.  The music is exquisite.
 

thats right, I can' t remember that I was so impressed - for a very very long time......

       The vacuum-cleaner bit was terrific!

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 smilestoomuch wrote:


If by unrequited, you mean Glen's character's girlfriend left him, then yeah. If you meant Marketa's character didn't love him, then no. I think she wanted to be friends from the beginning.

This movie made me cry over the fact that I haven't been writing music and wishing that I could find my musical soulmate. I love all these songs.
 

There's a point in the movie when he asks her if she still loves her husband and she replies in her own language. She actually says "No, I love you" but won't tell him what she said. So I'm inclined to agree that there's some unrequited love between Glen and Marketa's characters.

Posted 15 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
Thats right, if you come from NZ then I have a hint for you. Glen and Marketa will perform a show in the sydney opera house in January. Best wishes from Germany to the most beautiful end of the world!  Krischan Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.
 

Posted 15 years ago by KrischanZ    [ Reply ]
 velvetglove wrote:

One of the best little indie films I've seen in years.  The music is exquisite.
 

thats right, I can' t remember that I was so impressed - for a very very long time......
Posted 15 years ago by KrischanZ    [ Reply ]
 Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.
 
One of the best little indie films I've seen in years.  The music is exquisite.


Posted 15 years ago by velvetglove    [ Reply ]
Good song, good movie.{#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by almafi    [ Reply ]
 smilestoomuch wrote:


Hello! {#Wave} You won't miss it when we're under 100+ inches of snow again, but yeah, Madison is pretty rockin'.

Still love this song...
 
Really?  Do you have to jinx us already?
{#Sorry}

Posted 15 years ago by pythian    [ Reply ]
had to bump this up to a 9.  really like this song.  sentiment of the lyrics (chorus) is a bit disturbing though... 

Posted 16 years ago by gofishbish    [ Reply ]
HAUNTING AND YUMMY {#Hungry}
Posted 16 years ago by i4niblind    [ Reply ]
 Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.

  {#High-five}


Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
 sporkster wrote:
I love love love this scene in the movie. 
 
Me too - brilliant! {#Whistle}
Posted 16 years ago by Stardust83    [ Reply ]
best one i heard off this album yet.
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
 PeaceInIraq wrote:
Hi Mad City. Miss that town. Love this song. {#Daisy}
 

Hello! {#Wave} You won't miss it when we're under 100+ inches of snow again, but yeah, Madison is pretty rockin'.

Still love this song...
Posted 16 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
She kinda sounds like Bjork in the beginning.
Posted 16 years ago by bugleboy624    [ Reply ]
I love love love this scene in the movie. 
Posted 16 years ago by sporkster    [ Reply ]
Oh!!! This is a lovely song, just lovely and a wonderful movie...if you haven't seen it, try to see it soon.
Posted 16 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
Hi Mad City. Miss that town. Love this song. {#Daisy}
Posted 16 years ago by PeaceInIraq    [ Reply ]
 azdcryan wrote:
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
 

If by unrequited, you mean Glen's character's girlfriend left him, then yeah. If you meant Marketa's character didn't love him, then no. I think she wanted to be friends from the beginning.

This movie made me cry over the fact that I haven't been writing music and wishing that I could find my musical soulmate. I love all these songs.
Posted 16 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
Spoiler alert!

 azdcryan wrote:
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
 


Posted 16 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
Thank God, the HYPE is gone, so I can enjoy this again ...

OScar 
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
I'd love to hear more from this soundtrack, PLEASE. :)
Posted 16 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Oh ouiiiii!
Posted 16 years ago by Brestois    [ Reply ]
Wow, so cool to hear this on RP, and it has made me want to watch that wonderful film again! 
Posted 16 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
Posted 16 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]


Posted 16 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
 Finn_Ninja wrote:
Yay!  My favorite song from one of my favorite movies!  Thank you, RP. {#Daisy}
 

No, the best song is "Gold", which is pure magic, but this song is very good.  The album as a whole is wonderful, and portrays the emotions and relational conflicts of the film very well.  A truly amazing collaboration!
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Yay!  My favorite song from one of my favorite movies!  Thank you, RP. {#Daisy}
Posted 16 years ago by Finn_Ninja    [ Reply ]
Absolutely gorgeous, thanks for playing RPBill!!
Posted 16 years ago by debbieringo    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous!
Posted 16 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
No comments? Go see the movie (Once) and support Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
Posted 16 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
Please watch this movie - 5 stars!
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
one of the best "musical" movies ever, fabulous!
Posted 16 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
Loved this movie!
Posted 16 years ago by xc_para_puravida    [ Reply ]