Cœur de Pirate — You Know I'm No Good
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Meet you downstairs in the bar and heard
Your rolled up sleeves and your skull t-shirt
You say why did you do it with him today?
And sniff me out like I was Tanqueray
'Cause you're my fella, my guy
Hand me your stella and fly
By the time I'm out the door
You tear me down like Roger Moore
I cheated myself
Like I knew I would
I told ya that I was trouble
You know that I'm no good
Upstairs in bed, with my ex boy,
He's in the place, but I can't get joy,
Thinking of you in the final throws,
This is when my buzzer goes
Run out to meet your chicks and bitter
You say when we're married 'cause you're not bitter
There'll be none of him no more
I cried for you on the kitchen floor
I cheated myself
Like I knew I would
I told ya that I was trouble
You know that I'm no good
Sweet reunion, Jamaica and Spain
We're like how we were again
I'm in the tub you're on the seat
Lick your lips as I soak my feet
Then you notice little carpet burn
My stomach drops and my guts churn
You shrug and it's the worst
Who truly stuck the knife in first
I cheated myself like I knew I would
I told ya I was trouble, you know that I'm no good
I cheated myself, like I knew I would
I told ya I was trouble, yeah ya know that I'm no good
Your rolled up sleeves and your skull t-shirt
You say why did you do it with him today?
And sniff me out like I was Tanqueray
'Cause you're my fella, my guy
Hand me your stella and fly
By the time I'm out the door
You tear me down like Roger Moore
I cheated myself
Like I knew I would
I told ya that I was trouble
You know that I'm no good
Upstairs in bed, with my ex boy,
He's in the place, but I can't get joy,
Thinking of you in the final throws,
This is when my buzzer goes
Run out to meet your chicks and bitter
You say when we're married 'cause you're not bitter
There'll be none of him no more
I cried for you on the kitchen floor
I cheated myself
Like I knew I would
I told ya that I was trouble
You know that I'm no good
Sweet reunion, Jamaica and Spain
We're like how we were again
I'm in the tub you're on the seat
Lick your lips as I soak my feet
Then you notice little carpet burn
My stomach drops and my guts churn
You shrug and it's the worst
Who truly stuck the knife in first
I cheated myself like I knew I would
I told ya I was trouble, you know that I'm no good
I cheated myself, like I knew I would
I told ya I was trouble, yeah ya know that I'm no good
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If this had been a Coeur de pirate original, I suspect it would be getting higher praise. But, you see, it ain't.
This version reminds me of the time my ex mother-in-law basted the Thanksgiving turkey in lard. "Why did you do it?"
If you ever wonder if it's wise to do a cover of a song from someone who can really sing: Just ask yourself if your self criticism is on the same level as your courage.
RIP Amy Winehouse...just know that your music and legacy are in great hands.
Dear haters… Nobody cares. This is a fantastic cover!
fraserji wrote:
De Gaulle definitely had his faults, but he can't be blamed for the occurrence of either world war.
Words uttered by that arrogant bastard De Gaulle when he was a guest of Canada, the country whose young men died in their thousands on the fields of France. Twice in the same century. Utterly reprehensible P.O.S.
De Gaulle definitely had his faults, but he can't be blamed for the occurrence of either world war.
+1 for cool band name.
noe.architecte169 wrote:
VIVE le QUEBEC ! VIVE le QUEBEC LIBRE !!!! 
Words uttered by that arrogant bastard De Gaulle when he was a guest of Canada, the country whose young men died in their thousands on the fields of France. Twice in the same century. Utterly reprehensible P.O.S.
Another cover by someone who hasn't bothered to actually understand the meaning of the lyrics.
noe.architecte169 wrote:
What exactly are you not free from? If the anglophone portions of our country enacted legislation to ensure the use of English in the same manner that Quebec has done for French, the cries of horror could be heard all the way to Trois-Rivières.
You know, there is a french enclave in Manchester NH that has managed to thrive and survive all these years without any protections from the language that surrounds them. Stick that in your libre.
VIVE le QUEBEC ! VIVE le QUEBEC LIBRE !!!!
What exactly are you not free from? If the anglophone portions of our country enacted legislation to ensure the use of English in the same manner that Quebec has done for French, the cries of horror could be heard all the way to Trois-Rivières.
You know, there is a french enclave in Manchester NH that has managed to thrive and survive all these years without any protections from the language that surrounds them. Stick that in your libre.
A Limp Dick cover
this is soooooo thoughtless
c'mon reinvent with some "pizzazz"!
this is soooooo thoughtless
c'mon reinvent with some "pizzazz"!
Come-on Lady! You're just suffering from low self-esteem. There's nothing wrong with you!!
Also worth checking out her cover of "I kissed a girl". The performance on Canadian TV5, if I recall correctly, was mind-blowing.
Cour de Pirate - I kissed a girl
Cour de Pirate - I kissed a girl
actually this is a Zero
original is a great song.......this is like a student learning and forcing their parents to listen
original is a great song.......this is like a student learning and forcing their parents to listen
Cute ...
Thanks to play Amy just after to raise the level !
Thanks to play Amy just after to raise the level !
Love it!
une très belle artiste française ... émotion, sentiments ....i lov this artist .....
Great version of amy Winehouse song
"Floor" rhymes with door. Is pronouncing "floor" fleur symptomatic of the singer's bilingualism or is it a severe and dreadful case of the affected indie pop voice?
From
The Indie Pop Voice Phenomenon, Part 1 // Kelly Hoppenjans – Singing in Popular Musics
'Mostly, indie pop voice is characterized by sustaining the second vowel of an existing diphthong as opposed to the first (the way Adele says the word “hello” in her recent hit of the same name), and also by adding an /i/ or /ɪ/ sound to the end of pure vowels like /o/, /ʊ/, or even /æ/ like “back.” This would explain words like “good,” “just,” and “touch” mentioned in the Buzzfeed article above; “good” becomes “guoid” /gʊid/, “just” becomes “juist” /dʒʌist/, and “touch” turns to “touich” /tʌitʃ/. The accent also calls for closure to /i/ before and after singable consonants like /n/ and /ɹ/ (the standard American “r” sound), which explains the words “one” that I noticed or the “stare” and “care” examples in the Buzzfeed article. Adele also exemplifies the /i/ and /ɹ/ phenomenon in “Hello:” listen to the way she sings the very last word of the song, “anymore,” and it’s almost “anymoreeeeeeeeee.”'
It's nails on a chalkboard for me.
From
The Indie Pop Voice Phenomenon, Part 1 // Kelly Hoppenjans – Singing in Popular Musics
'Mostly, indie pop voice is characterized by sustaining the second vowel of an existing diphthong as opposed to the first (the way Adele says the word “hello” in her recent hit of the same name), and also by adding an /i/ or /ɪ/ sound to the end of pure vowels like /o/, /ʊ/, or even /æ/ like “back.” This would explain words like “good,” “just,” and “touch” mentioned in the Buzzfeed article above; “good” becomes “guoid” /gʊid/, “just” becomes “juist” /dʒʌist/, and “touch” turns to “touich” /tʌitʃ/. The accent also calls for closure to /i/ before and after singable consonants like /n/ and /ɹ/ (the standard American “r” sound), which explains the words “one” that I noticed or the “stare” and “care” examples in the Buzzfeed article. Adele also exemplifies the /i/ and /ɹ/ phenomenon in “Hello:” listen to the way she sings the very last word of the song, “anymore,” and it’s almost “anymoreeeeeeeeee.”'
It's nails on a chalkboard for me.
MrsTom wrote:
Possibly linked to the sport of blanket hurdling
Final "Throws" !!!?? I must be doing it wrong.
So, it's someone mimicking Billie Holiday mimicking Amy Winehouse
Final "Throws" !!!?? I must be doing it wrong.
Love this because it is Coeur de Pirate, which is "Heart of a Pirate", and because it of course reminds me of Amy. Must say though some of Coeur de Pirate's own original songs in French are done better.
This is one of my favorite songs - I've loved pretty much every version, from the original to the one with Amy Winehouse and Ghostface Killa, to this one... all different, but all amazing. Check 'em all out...
I think she made it her own. Not an easy follow
Extraordinaire enchaînement : Back to black suivi de You know i'm no good.
Les mêmes harmonies pour deux artistes pas si différentes.
Merci RP.
Les mêmes harmonies pour deux artistes pas si différentes.
Merci RP.
RP me surprendra toujours... merci pour Coeur de Pirate :-)
Amy is rolling over
Typical 201x's cover
a. strip down to nothing - devoid of interest
b. add shit vocals
c. act whinny
can't stand this shit
Amy Whinehouse
a. strip down to nothing - devoid of interest
b. add shit vocals
c. act whinny
can't stand this shit
Amy Whinehouse
Solanus wrote:
I find this musically to be a tribute rather than a reinterpretation - maybe connected with my comment above.
'Fun fact: I never thought it would be even close to a "photo finish" as to which artist was more "tatted up", Amy or Béatrice Martin (aka Couer de Pirate).'
I wonder what triggers the body dysmorphia that makes people want to permanently decorate themselves to such an extent? I never did understand the yearning to follow fashions of others.I find this musically to be a tribute rather than a reinterpretation - maybe connected with my comment above.
ChrisVIII wrote:
Agreed, in fact, hearing this today without Amy before or after, my 6 is now a 7, and who knows, maybe next time it'll be an 8! Long Live RP!!
...and how does one get a nickname of "Pirate's Heart" anyways?
It might be easier to appreciate if it is not played directly following Amy Winehouse "Back to black" because the difference in energy and strength is too flagrant.
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
Agreed, in fact, hearing this today without Amy before or after, my 6 is now a 7, and who knows, maybe next time it'll be an 8! Long Live RP!!
...and how does one get a nickname of "Pirate's Heart" anyways?
Very nice cover damn I miss amy
Great cover of this awesome song.........
Too many of these flimsy piano remakes these days, for my tastes. Seems there's something like this on most adverts on our ghastly commercial TV. My ears just get annoyed. Sorry, fans.
En français s'aurait été encore plus jolie 
motoboy145 wrote:
Dear motoboy145:
No. I don't take myself that serious(ly). Whatever "that" is. Do you - when people are just expressing their opinion about a song?
Sincerely,
Dangerously Serious
with an Eyeroll
theres some dangerously serious people on this planet like this message board for this song, and the last two replys. Do people really take themselves that serious?
Dear motoboy145:
No. I don't take myself that serious(ly). Whatever "that" is. Do you - when people are just expressing their opinion about a song?
Sincerely,
Dangerously Serious
with an Eyeroll
theres some dangerously serious people on this planet like this message board for this song, and the last two replys. Do people really take themselves that serious?
Very nice!
TheKing2 wrote:
No, no, no. Amy wrote this, and recorded it first. And best. While this is a nice tribute, it doesn't hold a candle to Amy or her original version.
so the cover is from Amy and this is actual the original?
No, no, no. Amy wrote this, and recorded it first. And best. While this is a nice tribute, it doesn't hold a candle to Amy or her original version.
so the cover is from Amy and this is actual the original?
joelbb wrote:
I agree! I just don't think it's necessary or does anything substantive enough to justify itself. I appreciate the attempt, but... it came at the queen and missed.
Far weaker than the original.
I agree! I just don't think it's necessary or does anything substantive enough to justify itself. I appreciate the attempt, but... it came at the queen and missed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm4Tr9Sy6pk
Gorgeous colab with Bedouin Soundclash.
This is also very nice.
Gorgeous colab with Bedouin Soundclash.
This is also very nice.
VIVE le QUEBEC ! VIVE le QUEBEC LIBRE !!!!
Very nice! I'd never heard this cover.
haretic wrote:
MG, I love Radio Paradise!
When this cover first began playing, I was shocked that Bill had queued it up to follow Amy's "Back to Black." I do understand ChrisVIII's perception, and I think I could have felt the same way.
But I almost immediately began to appreciate the subtleties of feeling evoked in me by hearing Coeur de Pirate's gentle cover WHILE Amy's more forceful original played contrast in my head; like a bass line played on my mental and emotional "strings.".
Exquisite segue, Bill! I, for one, am floored!
Thank you.
I totally agree. Bill is a genius!
MG, I love Radio Paradise!
When this cover first began playing, I was shocked that Bill had queued it up to follow Amy's "Back to Black." I do understand ChrisVIII's perception, and I think I could have felt the same way.
But I almost immediately began to appreciate the subtleties of feeling evoked in me by hearing Coeur de Pirate's gentle cover WHILE Amy's more forceful original played contrast in my head; like a bass line played on my mental and emotional "strings.".
Exquisite segue, Bill! I, for one, am floored!
Thank you.
I totally agree. Bill is a genius!
LOVE!!!
WHY
joelbb wrote:
Pas plus faible, plus doux!
Far weaker than the original.
Pas plus faible, plus doux!
Nice segue ! I was confused at first, well more confused than usual :)
ChrisVIII wrote:
MG, I love Radio Paradise!
When this cover first began playing, I was shocked that Bill had queued it up to follow Amy's "Back to Black." I do understand ChrisVIII's perception, and I think I could have felt the same way.
But I almost immediately began to appreciate the subtleties of feeling evoked in me by hearing Coeur de Pirate's gentle cover WHILE Amy's more forceful original played contrast in my head; like a bass line played on the strings of my emotions.
Exquisite segue, Bill! I, for one, am floored!
Thank you.
It might be easier to appreciate if it is not played directly following Amy Winehouse "Back to black" because the difference in energy and strength is too flagrant.
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
MG, I love Radio Paradise!
When this cover first began playing, I was shocked that Bill had queued it up to follow Amy's "Back to Black." I do understand ChrisVIII's perception, and I think I could have felt the same way.
But I almost immediately began to appreciate the subtleties of feeling evoked in me by hearing Coeur de Pirate's gentle cover WHILE Amy's more forceful original played contrast in my head; like a bass line played on the strings of my emotions.
Exquisite segue, Bill! I, for one, am floored!
Thank you.
ChrisVIII wrote:
MG, I love Radio Paradise!
When this cover first began playing, I was shocked that Bill had queued it up to follow Amy's "Back to Black." I do understand ChrisVIII's perception, and I think I could have felt the same way.
But I almost immediately began to appreciate the subtleties of feeling evoked in me by hearing Coeur de Pirate's gentle cover WHILE Amy's more forceful original played contrast in my head; like a bass line played on my mental and emotional "strings.".
Exquisite segue, Bill! I, for one, am floored!
Thank you.
It might be easier to appreciate if it is not played directly following Amy Winehouse "Back to black" because the difference in energy and strength is too flagrant.
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
MG, I love Radio Paradise!
When this cover first began playing, I was shocked that Bill had queued it up to follow Amy's "Back to Black." I do understand ChrisVIII's perception, and I think I could have felt the same way.
But I almost immediately began to appreciate the subtleties of feeling evoked in me by hearing Coeur de Pirate's gentle cover WHILE Amy's more forceful original played contrast in my head; like a bass line played on my mental and emotional "strings.".
Exquisite segue, Bill! I, for one, am floored!
Thank you.
Far weaker than the original.
ChrisVIII wrote:
well said and shares my sentiment as well. It's nice, but the power and strength of Amy's voice shows with this comparison
It might be easier to appreciate if it is not played directly following Amy Winehouse "Back to black" because the difference in energy and strength is too flagrant.
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
well said and shares my sentiment as well. It's nice, but the power and strength of Amy's voice shows with this comparison
A cover like this, which is quite well done on its own merits, I think allows for people with different musical tastes to approach a song with an open mind that might have shut themselves off from Amy's original in that they didn't like that style or got sick of the hype machine that overwhelmed her music (and her, RIP AW) for a time. For someone like me that likes both versions, it allows him/her to appreciate the differences between the artists & their performances.
Fun fact: I never thought it would be even close to a "photo finish" as to which artist was more "tatted up", Amy or Béatrice Martin (aka Couer de Pirate).
Fun fact: I never thought it would be even close to a "photo finish" as to which artist was more "tatted up", Amy or Béatrice Martin (aka Couer de Pirate).
Grade A for attempt. However, Amy's version still rules.
nice, new artist for me. thx RP
It might be easier to appreciate if it is not played directly following Amy Winehouse "Back to black" because the difference in energy and strength is too flagrant.
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
This version isn't bad in itself but it suffers from direct comparison...
Weird.
I like it. 7
I like it. 7
aaronm wrote:
ME 2.
Interesting. I like it!
ME 2.
Interesting. I like it!
Interesting cover - especially in the back-to-back pairing with Back to Black. I imagine the blues -> ballad transformation will rile a few feathers though.
Wow, hard to wrap my mind around an Amy Winehouse cover.