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Aimee Mann — You Could Make A Killing
Album: I'm With Stupid
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Released: 1995
Length: 3:36
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There is nothing that competes with habit
And I know it's neither deep nor tragic
Simply that you have to have it

So you can make a killing
So you can make a killing
So you can make a killing

I wish I was both young and stupid
Then I too could have the fun that you did
Till it was time to pony up what you bid

So you can make a killing
So you can make a killing
So you can make a killing

I could follow you and search the rubble
Stay right here and save myself some trouble
I try to keep myself from seeing double

Or I could make a killing
Or I could make a killing
Or I could make a killing
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Gorgeous voice.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]


Michael Penn, the luckiest dude on earth!

Posted 1 year ago by freddyfender    [ Reply ]
 bwanab wrote:

I'll love Aimee 'til Tuesday





Good song, but I 'liked' your comment, because you made it so long ago.
CHEERS 

Posted 2 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Discovered AM through the film "magnolia". If you liked this . . .
Posted 3 years ago by whendavesaway    [ Reply ]
I like the lyrics but the mix is not very good...
Posted 4 years ago by msjane    [ Reply ]
I must say I know Aimee Mann thanks to Buffy the Vampire Slayer  ... 
Posted 4 years ago by sizrar    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Can this really be 23 years old?
Still sounds great, in any event (lovin' that fuzzy guitar).
 
Just thinking that EXACT same thing. I wouldn't have placed this in '95...guess I was a few years behind.
Posted 4 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I think that was Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart who initially said something to that effect, during LBJ's term, but old Edwin Meese certainly 'busied' himself with pornography in the 1980s. Anyhow, good song.
 
Now that there is what one calls a FUN FACT, so I thank ye,

Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Also big breaths.

'Yeth, and I'm only thixteen!' 
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 NotShakespeare wrote:
It wasn't until I saw her live that I realized she sung through her nose. I've been very distracted by it ever since.
 

I humbly submit Aimee is the most sublime nose-singer ever.  
Posted 5 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
 bwanab wrote:
I'll love Aimee 'til Tuesday
 

...which is why she should have called the band 'Til 24/7.  I'll listen to Aimee round the clock!
Posted 5 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
It wasn't until I saw her live that I realized she sung through her nose. I've been very distracted by it ever since.
Posted 5 years ago by NotShakespeare    [ Reply ]
 drivingunit103 wrote:
...been awhile.
 
Can this really be 23 years old?
Still sounds great, in any event (lovin' that fuzzy guitar).
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Nice and appropriate follow-up to Trespassers William. Thanks Bill!
Posted 6 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
 rushed wrote:
This is just a tremendous album, especially with the attention to detail from the fabulous Jon Brion.

 
+1
Posted 6 years ago by midigitguy    [ Reply ]
...been awhile.
Posted 6 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
What was the famous quote from Pres. Reagan's obscenity Czar, Ed Meese? "I can't give you a definition of pornography but I know it when I see it." That's how how I feel about good song writing, and this song certainly fits that bill.
 
I think that was Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart who initially said something to that effect, during LBJ's term, but old Edwin Meese certainly 'busied' himself with pornography in the 1980s. Anyhow, good song.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
This is just a tremendous album, especially with the attention to detail from the fabulous Jon Brion.
Posted 9 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
Such a wonderful song.  Love that distorted guitar underneath.
Posted 10 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
I love this song. I love this album. LOVE!
Posted 10 years ago by Djsquared    [ Reply ]
The sound of two ladies I am in love with (musically speaking, anyway.....): Aimee Mann and Juliana Hatfield!! {#Daisy}
Posted 10 years ago by d48m02h    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajumprope} .... the very excellent Ms Mann gets a BIG fat 9
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]

This song is still good for the ears...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
I could make a killing too. Repeat the refrain a few more times and that might be what happens. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
What was the famous quote from Pres. Reagan's obscenity Czar, Ed Meese? "I can't give you a definition of pornography but I know it when I see it." That's how how I feel about good song writing, and this song certainly fits that bill.
Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
 dejapete wrote:

You can also watch her in the movie, The Big Lebowski. She's the German nihilist who cut off her toe.
 

I just watched that movie and I did not recognize her!


Posted 11 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
 dejapete wrote:

You can also watch her in the movie, The Big Lebowski. She's the German nihilist who cut off her toe.
 
I did not know that. time to watch that again. A classic!
Posted 12 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
 annoffalese wrote:
...the nuns who would have had her enunciate...
 Are they related to the Knights who say Ni?

 
No they're not. Nowhere near. Not at all.
Posted 12 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
Just saw Aimee Mann here in SLC. for the second time. Amazing live performer. 
Posted 12 years ago by foothillfreak    [ Reply ]
 CatSitter wrote:
Heavenly! I could listen to her day and night. If I have a choice, I'll pick the nights.
 
You can also watch her in the movie, The Big Lebowski. She's the German nihilist who cut off her toe.
Posted 12 years ago by dejapete    [ Reply ]
 annoffalese wrote:
...the nuns who would have had her enunciate...
 Are they related to the Knights who say Ni?



Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
odd, but i dont like this. very average.
Posted 13 years ago by jimmy41    [ Reply ]
 Racquel wrote:
pure
sweet
vulnerable
savvy
rock

 
{#Clap}{#High-five}{#Sunny}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Hard to believe this is an oldie but goodie.  I'm with Stupid was, IMHO, one of the best albums of the 90s.
Posted 14 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
this resonates with me. 8.
Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Waste of time, a weak 5. Time for a coffe break.
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
 Egrey wrote:
BillG plays my all-time favorite Aimee song.  Gracias.  Only on RP!
 
This is one of my faves from Aimee, too.

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
why,why, why....what is the facination with this woman...she's SO nasal....evidently not borught up by the nuns who would have had her enunciate
Posted 14 years ago by annoffalese    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Just another song amongst songs. #5
Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Liz Phair.
Posted 14 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
I discover more and more music that I like by Aimee Mann....{#Jump}Thanks, Bill.
Posted 14 years ago by elgreenie1    [ Reply ]
pure
sweet
vulnerable
savvy
rock

Posted 14 years ago by Racquel    [ Reply ]
I'm a big fan but she just can't hold the crowd at an outdoor festival.  This song has some punch but most of her music isn't cut out for 10,000 sitting in a field.  I saw her a couple weeks ago at the Hardly Strictly festival in SF and at the ACL festival in Austin a couple years ago.

About half way through her set I gave up and wandered over to the stage where the next act I wanted to see would be playing and caught the end of a set by a band I'd never heard before - Galactic.  Holy shit!  Now those guys are made for outdoor festivals.
Posted 15 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
Well, the cover is OK.
Posted 15 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
 healyf52 wrote:
Very similar to Cold Play's "Warning Sign". Almost identical groove and chord changes..
 
You mean Cold Play is now ripping off Aimee as well as Satriani and Radiohead?

Posted 15 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
 Antigone wrote:
I don't think she IS gay. Isn't she with/married to Michael Penn?
 
Nope — Has one of those new Trioka Marriages in Kalifornication with Penn AND Teller.  It's magical.

Posted 15 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Aimee's best album, according to both her and me
Posted 15 years ago by JKFinally    [ Reply ]
{#Yes} Always liked Aimee.
Posted 15 years ago by Mike_Sneade    [ Reply ]
Nine for the album cover alone ....
Posted 15 years ago by krich58    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:

Really? She sounds exactly the same to me: all nose.

 

Well, this is '95, so not exactly contemporary Aimee Mann.

Posted 15 years ago by element1    [ Reply ]
Pretty good. I like the crunchy electric guitar. And for some reason—not sure why—I've always had a bit of a soft spot for Aimee.
Posted 15 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
spunkyboy62 wrote:
She's brilliant. Come a long way from "Voices Carry" and the '80s hair!

Really? She sounds exactly the same to me: all nose.

Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
She's brilliant.  Come a long way from "Voices Carry" and the '80s hair!
Posted 16 years ago by spunkyboy62    [ Reply ]
BillG plays my all-time favorite Aimee song.  Gracias.  Only on RP!
Posted 16 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Great album.  Pick it up.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Adding positive comment! One of my favorite artists
Posted 16 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
She's a goddamned goddess. In her prime here. Many equivalent and better songs on this CD. She has no peer.
Posted 16 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Keep singin' Aimee!
Posted 16 years ago by pushkinjim    [ Reply ]
Heavenly! I could listen to her day and night. If I have a choice, I'll pick the nights.
Posted 16 years ago by CatSitter    [ Reply ]
Very similar to Cold Play's "Warning Sign". Almost identical groove and chord changes..
Posted 16 years ago by healyf52    [ Reply ]
I love you Aimee! Gosh darn it why won't you return my calls? Boo hoo hoo!!!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by steve_san_carlos    [ Reply ]
Nice song!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
i've always liked aimee also, she's real, a genuine fragileness comes through in her nice voice
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Music sounds like Eels.
Posted 17 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
Yea a bit nose-heavy, but what a great album cover.
Posted 17 years ago by mattc296    [ Reply ]
cggarb wrote:
Man, how good is she?
According to some recent posts, not very good. Something about her voice sounding kinda nasal and stuff. However, those posts are from people who have opinions that are possibly not 100% valid. As a matter of fact, it's somewhat....(EDIT) blah, blah, blah... I like Aimee, she doesn't sound too nasaly to me. (END EDIT)
Posted 17 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Look, the last thing I want to read from someone UNDER THE SEA is complaining about holding one's nose closed. squidish wrote:
She's great, but I wish she would stop holding her nose closed. It must be smelly in the studio where she sings.
Posted 17 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
SCJoniguy wrote:
Another awful Aimee Mann song...time to change the station.
Please do (and don't come back).
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
She's great, but I wish she would stop holding her nose closed. It must be smelly in the studio where she sings.
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Repetitively repetitive
Posted 17 years ago by Notelrac    [ Reply ]
Isn't "Long Shot" on this album? I love that song, compares favorably IMHO to anything on the magnificent Magnolia soundtrack... Neuroflux wrote:
As much as I love and admire Aimee, this album ranks at the bottom of her solo work IMO. However, this song is one of the better tunes on it. Not a very good album to introduce new listeners to her.
Posted 18 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
NiceGuy2005 wrote:
Aimee is always a blessing. Sing baby, SING!
Yes.
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Al_Dente wrote:
I agree. No matter what the lyrics say, she always sounds like she's whining.
How can you tell what she sounds like through her teeth?
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
SCJoniguy wrote:
Another awful Aimee Mann song...time to change the station.
I agree. No matter what the lyrics say, she always sounds like she's whining.
Posted 18 years ago by Al_Dente    [ Reply ]
Neuroflux wrote:
As much as I love and admire Aimee, this album ranks at the bottom of her solo work IMO. However, this song is one of the better tunes on it. Not a very good album to introduce new listeners to her.
Huh, I disagree. I like this album. Not every song is a winner, but songs like That's Just What You Are, Amatuer, I Could Make a Killing, and the opening cut (forget the name) are all good songs. Of course I have awful taste in music, so that could explain the difference... ;)
Posted 18 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
As much as I love and admire Aimee, this album ranks at the bottom of her solo work IMO. However, this song is one of the better tunes on it. Not a very good album to introduce new listeners to her.
Posted 18 years ago by Neuroflux    [ Reply ]
Another awful Aimee Mann song...time to change the station.
Posted 18 years ago by SCJoniguy    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
I'd like to make a killing and kill this song, this girl....
We're with stupid now.
Posted 18 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]
Aimee is always a blessing. Sing baby, SING!
Posted 18 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
Did anybody see Aimee last night on Conan O'Brien's show? She was awesome! and I think she's hot too!
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
FWIW, her brother-in-law was Chris Penn.
Posted 18 years ago by cggarb    [ Reply ]
Man, how good is she?
Posted 18 years ago by cggarb    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
I'd like to make a killing and kill this song, this girl....
In the infamous words of Kramer: "You're WAY off, man!!" Aimee is great!
Posted 18 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
You are all wrong. Too much Aimee is not enough. More of her early stuff, please! 8)
Posted 19 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
I'd like to make a killing and kill this song, this girl....
100% agree! enough of aimee...
Posted 19 years ago by mkd    [ Reply ]
jean-louis wrote:
great guitar from Bernard Butler. How come there is no Suede on here?
Why dontcha upload some?
Posted 19 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
I'd like to make a killing and kill this song, this girl....
Kind of snippish.
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
I'd like to make a killing and kill this song, this girl....
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Will always love Aimee Mann, but this song is not my favourite.
Posted 19 years ago by GottaSneeze    [ Reply ]
I'll love Aimee 'til Tuesday
Posted 19 years ago by bwanab    [ Reply ]
great guitar from Bernard Butler. How come there is no Suede on here?
Posted 19 years ago by jean-louis    [ Reply ]
kelli wrote:
been a long time since i heard this wonderful song here. i also love Deathly by her. the first words are classic ......"now that i've found you, would you object to....never seeing each other again?"
According to pt anderson, that line was the impetus for Claudia's (Melora Walters) character in Magnolia, and her character is the impetus for everything in the movie.
Posted 19 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
At the latest concert of hers that I went to in Amsterdam she said that this song was about Liam Gallagher from Oasis!
Posted 20 years ago by MrKite    [ Reply ]
Whenever I hear her I think about downloading lots and lots of MP3s Outside The Corporate Structure...
Posted 20 years ago by Illustr8r    [ Reply ]
been a long time since i heard this wonderful song here. i also love Deathly by her. the first words are classic ......"now that i've found you, would you object to....never seeing each other again?"
Posted 20 years ago by kelli    [ Reply ]
SnipeHunter wrote:
Always thought she was over-rated, Thanks to that TV show! Really enjoyed this one, though! I'm actually going to give it a rating! (More than 5, Even!)
TV show? You mean Melrose Place? (That's Just What You Are)
Posted 21 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Always thought she was over-rated, Thanks to that TV show! Really enjoyed this one, though! I\'m actually going to give it a rating! (More than 5, Even!)
Posted 21 years ago by SnipeHunter    [ Reply ]
dot remembers seeing juliana in the early 90\'s. she looked at the floor all night and hid behind her hair. she was wonderful. dot.
Posted 21 years ago by Dotman    [ Reply ]
Oh Mann! :) Neil Finn followed by Aimee Mann - I must be in Paradise.
Posted 22 years ago by Scott    [ Reply ]
If anyone wondered - yes, that\'s Juliana Hatfield (of The Blake Babies and then solo fame)singing harmonies. :D
Posted 22 years ago by solelover    [ Reply ]
Thank you Thank you Thank you for playing stuff from her \"I\'m With Stupid\" album - this whole album is awesome (in the way Beatles albums used to be!)
Posted 22 years ago by solelover    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Dr._Crane: Yes indeed - happily married, they record together quite a bit. Perhaps he meant that, despite her oft bitter songs, that Aimee is really quite happy and gay in person?!?
LOL!
Posted 22 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
I don\'t think she IS gay. Isn\'t she with/married to Michael Penn?
Posted 22 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]