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Imogen Heap — Headlock
Album: Speak For Yourself
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Released: 2005
Length: 3:28
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Distant flickering, greener scenery
This weather's bringing it all back again
Great adventures, faces in condensation
I'm going outside and take it all in

You say too late to start
Got your heart in a headlock
I don't believe any of it
You say too late to start
With your heart in a headlock
You know you're better than this

Wear a different pair, just something out of step
Throw a stranger an unexpected smile
With big intention, still posted at your station
Always on about the day it should have flown

You say too late to start
Got your heart in a headlock
I don't believe any of it
You say too late to start
With your heart in a headlock
You know you're better than this

Afraid to start
Got your heart in a headlock
I don't believe any of it
You say too late to start
With your heart in a headlock
You know you're better than this

(You've) been walking, you've been hiding
And you look half dead half the time
Monitoring you, like machines do
You've still got it, I'm just keeping an eye
(You've) been walking, you've been hiding
And you look half dead half the time
Monitoring you, like machines do
You've still got it, I'm just keeping an eye

You know you're better than this

Come back and start
Got your heart in a headlock
No I don't believe any of it
You say too late to start
With your heart in a headlock
You know you're better than this

Afraid to start
Got your heart in a headlock
I don't believe any of it
You say too late to start
With your heart in a headlock
You know you're better than this
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Love the sound. Adore the lyrics. Kinda sad & pertinent. Cello background? What. Do I know?
Posted 2 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:





Ash: You should probably put your bandit hat on now. Personally, I - I don't have one, but I modified this tube sock.
[they put on their 'hats']
Kristofferson: We look good.
Ash: Yeah
Posted 2 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:



 
LOL  Oh yah.
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
The first time I heard her was the theme song for "Grey's Anatomy," I think... Whatever the case, I love her voice. Guh - I just cleared my first long list of music to buy, and now I've got another one... {#Mrgreen}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 lophrequa wrote:
IRRITATING! welcome as a horde of gnats
 I find it welcome as a gnorde of hats. I love me a gnorde of hats! 


Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Oh Imogen! Imogen!!
Posted 13 years ago by spindrift    [ Reply ]
GREAT
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
One week to go in NYC!
 
Posted 14 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Indeed. Refreshing is the word.
Posted 14 years ago by hurrah    [ Reply ]
Quite unique and refreshing!  I've had this CD for a while, and this song has inspired me to dig it out and dust it off!
Posted 14 years ago by Susan_Ssun    [ Reply ]
 badopinion wrote:

Where could I find this interview?  Thank you.

 

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112440133
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 chuck_flacks wrote:
This woman is amazing.  For the curious, check out her recent NPR interview.  She's both courageous and adorable!
 
Where could I find this interview?  Thank you.

Posted 15 years ago by badopinion    [ Reply ]
This woman is amazing.  For the curious, check out her recent NPR interview.  She's both courageous and adorable!
Posted 15 years ago by chuck_flacks    [ Reply ]
I used this song to shop for speakers last week. Great studio work, and her pulling this stuff off live is pretty sweet. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25VGdNU3nrU
Posted 15 years ago by Milk5Cents    [ Reply ]
 ufamsm wrote:

I, on the other hand, am reminded of how much she drives me crazy from the first grating note of her voice :)
 
I, on the other, other hand, read her bio and, impressed by it, have since given her a critical listen, usually upping my rating by one from my impulse. I like her as an artist.


Posted 15 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
 deniser wrote:
wow, forgot how much i love imogen heap, havent heard her in so long!! thanks.
 
I, on the other hand, am reminded of how much she drives me crazy from the first grating note of her voice :)
Posted 15 years ago by ufamsm    [ Reply ]
wow, forgot how much i love imogen heap, havent heard her in so long!! thanks.
Posted 15 years ago by deniser    [ Reply ]
 gutboy wrote:

 when I was a kid we had a record of synth music called

The In Sound from Way Out!

by Perrey & Kingsley

not the beastie boy version, the original. recorded in the 1960's

I like this song because the boop boop noises in the background remind me of daze gone by

 

Perrey & Kingsley (Wikipedia Entry)


Posted 15 years ago by doctec    [ Reply ]
I really like her first album and her work in Frou Frou, but this CD is hard to love. Hadda give it away.
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
This gal is something new under the sun.
Posted 15 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]

 when I was a kid we had a record of synth music called

The In Sound from Way Out!

by Perrey & Kingsley

not the beastie boy version, the original. recorded in the 1960's

I like this song because the boop boop noises in the background remind me of daze gone by



Posted 15 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
gross.
 Dude you need to come into the 21st century musically, not all the good music
was made in the 60's and 70's. 


Posted 15 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]




Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Wow!!  You played Porcupine Tree - Sleep Together just before this, which made me sooo very happy... By playing this now you have made me insanely happy!!

Thanks so much, Bill!! {#Cheers}


Posted 16 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
 Pyro wrote:
I'm always surprised to read some folks don't like Imogen. I think she's wonderful. I say great, some folks say grate.

 

My vote is GREAT!
Posted 16 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
I'm always surprised to read some folks don't like Imogen. I think she's wonderful. I say great, some folks say grate.
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Bone wrote:
There's something about Imogen, she's got a syncopation that tapdances around the pop'd'jour, butleaves her standing as a vibrant independent artist. Flashes of Poe and Frou Frou and Heather Nova... but all said and done, it's unmistakably Imogen.
Your flashes of Frou Frou were because she WAS part of them.
Posted 16 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
I just bought this CD, as a result of having heard her a while back right here. I think it's a great album, even if she does sound just like ____________ (go ahead, fill it in). Thanks for the tip, RP!
Posted 16 years ago by Rob_S    [ Reply ]
Here we go, yet another CD that is beggin to be purchased.
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
I have an intuition this woman is a big talent. Hide and Seek (from the CD) is a rare hypnotic track the likes of which I have never before heard. Compelling.
Posted 16 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
gross.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
kindermanltd wrote:
More disposable music. I'm not contributing to this crap
You just did.
Posted 17 years ago by diazo    [ Reply ]
More disposable music. I'm not contributing to this crap
Posted 17 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
IRRITATING! welcome as a horde of gnats
Posted 17 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Finally picked up this CD after saying I was going to for about a year. I ripped it on my Mac with iTunes with no problems; the sales clerk did say there was "Sony DRM" on the disc when I asked.
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
There's something about Imogen, she's got a syncopation that tapdances around the pop'd'jour, butleaves her standing as a vibrant independent artist. Flashes of Poe and Frou Frou and Heather Nova... but all said and done, it's unmistakably Imogen.
Posted 17 years ago by Bone    [ Reply ]
djayt wrote:
My 17-yr-old was playing this for me yesterday and I was able to honestly say I'd heard of it. Thanks to RP, I bought one more fleeting day of relevance. One.
You should have gone my dad's route and brainwashed the kid to like the music you liked in high school.
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
What! Do the Shins and Imogen have the same keyboard player? I like the strings though.
Posted 17 years ago by folkalta    [ Reply ]
Spectacular album.
Posted 17 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
I like her singing much better when it's not digitally processed into oblivion. This is pretty good.
Posted 17 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
I'm having Suzzanne Vega flashbacks
Posted 17 years ago by schmoooz    [ Reply ]
I love Imogen Heap! I saw her here in Denver not quite two months ago, and it was a very memorable performance. What a talent.
Posted 17 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
My 17-yr-old was playing this for me yesterday and I was able to honestly say I'd heard of it. Thanks to RP, I bought one more fleeting day of relevance. One.
Posted 17 years ago by djayt    [ Reply ]
TKTuttle wrote:
Is this the theme song from "Grey's Anatomy"?
Sounds like. That song is "Cosy in the Rocket" by Psapp. The production and vocals are so similar that the first time I watched Grey's, I thought it was Frou Frou.
Posted 17 years ago by jblue    [ Reply ]
There's a group of teenage girls playing Pictionary in the room and their ears perked up when this came on. They knew it and liked it, sounds good to me too.
Posted 18 years ago by Tim55    [ Reply ]
I've loved this song since I first heard it here on Radio Paradise! RP FOREVER! -Bright Shadow
Posted 18 years ago by brightshadow    [ Reply ]
She is so talented. Saw her on one of the late night talk shows, and she's a one woman band. She played all instruments. I just wish I could play this in my computer.
Posted 18 years ago by Little_Wing    [ Reply ]
Hmmm.. This isn't too bad at all...
Posted 18 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by hurrah    [ Reply ]
niv wrote:
hiphip hurray! what a telent. I did like frou frou better though
I feel the same way, Niv -
Posted 18 years ago by Carly    [ Reply ]
hiphip hurray! what a telent. I did like frou frou better though
Posted 18 years ago by niv    [ Reply ]
Excellent. I love the energy... I hope she doesn't get ruined by the pop culture machine.
Posted 18 years ago by penumbra    [ Reply ]
Is this the theme song from "Grey's Anatomy"?
Posted 18 years ago by TKTuttle    [ Reply ]
Who is this... Peter Gabriels daughter? This sounds like Sledgehammer part 2 (unfortunately with the electric bugaloo)
Posted 18 years ago by fire5soon    [ Reply ]
10! Thank you RP for introducing me to Imogen!
Posted 18 years ago by glassjawgrlxxx    [ Reply ]
PNIgirl wrote:
Methinks freeone1 is a Psych student, as this whole gender vs. sex thing is a distinction students of that discipline love to make (the former being a psychological construct and the latter a physiological state), regardless of how irrelevant it may be to certain contexts (as in the case of your comment).
close...Women's/Gender Studies, which does cover a wide variety of subjects, including psychology! Great guess!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
I don't care who you are or what you are attracted to...Imogen has one sexy voice! Like butta!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
she also sang the opening song for Chronicles of Narnia...good stuff all around steven
Posted 18 years ago by steveliv    [ Reply ]
I loved Imogene Heap's "Blanket" with Urban Species...this, not so much
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
who needs another Dido?? can this be more insipid?
Posted 18 years ago by jean-louis    [ Reply ]
i'm hearing more from this group and growing more fond of them. :)
Posted 18 years ago by reznorsgrrl    [ Reply ]
Great song at 1AM with headphones.
Posted 18 years ago by nshifley    [ Reply ]
PNIgirl wrote:
Methinks freeone1 is a Psych student, as this whole gender vs. sex thing is a distinction students of that discipline love to make (the former being a psychological construct and the latter a physiological state), regardless of how irrelevant it may be to certain contexts (as in the case of your comment).
Sorry, but "gender" is a grammatical term and "sex" a biological one, which was the original point. And, no, "gender" as you intend it is not some PC "psychological construct," as anyone who has raised both boys and girls knows all too well. It's at the core of their being, since scientific studies have shown that female and male brains are quite different.
Posted 18 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Again ... I say, Imogen rocks. Always
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
ScottN wrote:
Uhm...What different thing? I wrote "gender" and know its definition.
Methinks freeone1 is a Psych student, as this whole gender vs. sex thing is a distinction students of that discipline love to make (the former being a psychological construct and the latter a physiological state), regardless of how irrelevant it may be to certain contexts (as in the case of your comment).
Posted 18 years ago by PNIgirl    [ Reply ]
Sorry to be a pain in the ass, but I think you meant sex not gender. Gender is a differnt thing entirely.
Let's Dictionary.com have a shot at this, shall we?
5 entries found for gender. gen·der Audio pronunciation of "gender" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (jndr) n. 1. Grammar. 1. A grammatical category used in the classification of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and, in some languages, verbs that may be arbitrary or based on characteristics such as sex or animacy and that determines agreement with or selection of modifiers, referents, or grammatical forms. 2. One category of such a set. 3. The classification of a word or grammatical form in such a category. 4. The distinguishing form or forms used. 2. Sexual identity, especially in relation to society or culture. 3. 1. The condition of being female or male; sex. 2. Females or males considered as a group: expressions used by one gender. tr.v. gen·dered, gen·der·ing, gen·ders To engender. gender·less adj. Usage Note: Traditionally, gender has been used primarily to refer to the grammatical categories of "masculine," "feminine," and "neuter," but in recent years the word has become well established in its use to refer to sex-based categories, as in phrases such as gender gap and the politics of gender. This usage is supported by the practice of many anthropologists, who reserve sex for reference to biological categories, while using gender to refer to social or cultural categories. According to this rule, one would say The effectiveness of the medication appears to depend on the sex (not gender) of the patient, but In peasant societies, gender (not sex) roles are likely to be more clearly defined. This distinction is useful in principle, but it is by no means widely observed, and considerable variation in usage occurs at all levels.
Way to embarass yourself mate, way to go!
Posted 18 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
BKardon wrote:
What a beautiful voice. I never would have found out about her were it not for RP. She's a shining star in a galaxy of dust.
Oh I think you love her! Oh yes, I admit to love her too. The more I hear from this album the more I love it. And her voice is truly beautiful.
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
What a beautiful voice. I never would have found out about her were it not for RP. She's a shining star in a galaxy of dust.
Posted 18 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
She's got quite a magical vibe for a whipper-snapper.
Posted 18 years ago by dorkmeister    [ Reply ]
Very cool baseline. The singer has a very pure-sounding voice.
Posted 18 years ago by Tireux_De_Roche    [ Reply ]
Great album.. Bought for myself for xmas. "Hide & Seek" is a top track in addition to this one...
Posted 18 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
Uhm...What different thing? I wrote "gender" and know its definition. freeone1 wrote:
Sorry to be a pain in the ass, but I think you meant sex not gender. Gender is a differnt thing entirely.
Posted 18 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
ScottN wrote:
What do these artists have in common other than gender? Not a lot, I'd say. Perhaps RP listening can modify your opinion. Emmylou Harris PJ Harvey Melissa Etheridge Loreena McKennitt Patty Griffin Sinead O'Connor Susan Tedeschi and Imogen Heap. Just an small example of the wide spectrum of female artists on RP. I could go on.
Sorry to be a pain in the ass, but I think you meant sex not gender. Gender is a differnt thing entirely.
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
What do these artists have in common other than gender? Not a lot, I'd say. Perhaps RP listening can modify your opinion. Emmylou Harris PJ Harvey Melissa Etheridge Loreena McKennitt Patty Griffin Sinead O'Connor Susan Tedeschi and Imogen Heap. Just an small example of the wide spectrum of female artists on RP. I could go on. intothevast67 wrote:
Found it to be quite boring, but then I haven't ever liked that many female singers either. Too many of them try to sound just alike.
Posted 18 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
I saw her live Sunday just gone in london at The Astoria (it was a concert organized by the Stop The War coalition)... and she was awesome!!!!!!!!! I think she sounds amazing live :)
Posted 18 years ago by sparkledust    [ Reply ]
intothevast67 wrote:
Found it to be quite boring, but then I haven't ever liked that many female singers either. Too many of them try to sound just alike.
Too many female singers sound just alike? Huh? Have to say, I don't understand that comment at all.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Found it to be quite boring, but then I haven't ever liked that many female singers either. Too many of them try to sound just alike.
Posted 18 years ago by intothevast67    [ Reply ]
sesomswim wrote:
anyone know if this is the same singer as Frou Frou? sounds dead on familiar.
Yes, it is.
Posted 18 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
anyone know if this is the same singer as Frou Frou? sounds dead on familiar.
Posted 18 years ago by sesomswim    [ Reply ]
Sweet!
Posted 18 years ago by Friend    [ Reply ]
I love this track. Really digging the record in general. Love her live.
Posted 18 years ago by allisonscola    [ Reply ]
Imogen always gets a good rating from me. Go girl!
Posted 18 years ago by xouba    [ Reply ]