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Patty Griffin — What You Are
Album: Silver Bell
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7.3

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Released: 2013
Length: 4:36
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All the ladies, on the lake they start to dance
Its been a long time, don't you wish you had the chance

What do you wish you were?
Do you wish you were the silence on the moon?
Nobody knows but maybe you will be soon

I used to think the sidewalk was the way
Always waiting for my lucky day
Over and over every patch of gray
One day inside me I was lucky anyway...

What do you wish you were?
Do you wish you were the light of every star?
Nobody knows but, maybe that's just what you are

All night count all the singing stars
Alright is where you want to know you are

What do you wish you were?
Do you wish you were the light of every star?
Nobody knows.. but maybe that's just what you are
Nobody knows.. but maybe that's just what you are
Nobody knows.. but maybe that's just what you are
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Posted 11 months ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
On the face of it this song is not my bag at all, but I've heard it played on RP a handful of times now and it's starting to resonate with me somewhere deep down. It's a slightly unsettling but not unwelcome experience. Sort of like being forced to question dogmatic views that you've held fast to for decades. It turns out RP isn't just a station: it's a journey.
Posted 1 year ago by ed_cardiff    [ Reply ]
 easmann wrote:

It might be strange for a songwriter when another singer’s interpretation is more popular than their own, that happens sometimes. But not in this case for me. Joan’s rendition is very nice but I do think Patty’s is just right. And a subtle but solid 10 on the RP scale. 


It's a close call for me but I think Patty's simpler take with less instrumentation gives it the edge.
Posted 1 year ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Patty Griffin is THE MOST underrated singer songwriter out there for decades. Other than Jonatha Brooke. Seen her in Gruene, TX twice and her shows are an outpouring of grief, bouyance and joy. Moses is the most beautiful song ever written IMO. 
Posted 2 years ago by MavenofMayhem    [ Reply ]
always brings tears to my eyes...especially now
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
First time hearing gave it a 9
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
very nice
Posted 3 years ago by sirtezza    [ Reply ]
It's a beautiful song. brings a damn tear to the eye. 
Posted 4 years ago by niseywee    [ Reply ]
Good Gosh!!! The playlist, on this melancholy Christmas day evening is, to quote Colorado John... eargasm after eargasm!! Thanks Bill & Rebecca! Hope y'all had a wonderful Christmas. And, thanks for the awesome lineup!!
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
It might be strange for a songwriter when another singer’s interpretation is more popular than their own, that happens sometimes. But not in this case for me. Joan’s rendition is very nice but I do think Patty’s is just right. And a subtle but solid 10 on the RP scale. 
Posted 5 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
Seems like this belongs on mellow mix
Posted 5 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]
Simply beautiful. It stops me in my tracks each time I hear it.  Love you RP
Posted 5 years ago by tomaszdl    [ Reply ]
Shades of L Cohen here. Just breathtaking
Posted 5 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
 raulman1 wrote:
Actually Joan Osborne is the author.
 

No. Joan sings it nicely, but Patty wrote it.
Posted 5 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
 amoreena wrote:
Anyone know who wrote this incredible song?  I prefer Joan's version too, but am in awe of Patty's talent.  Amazing live too!
 

Patty wrote it.
Posted 5 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
I am struck by the way Patty can make her voice sound breathy and weak here. And cut glass with the next track!

Not my fave track on Silver Bell, but I could never pick one 'best' anyway.
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Posted 6 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I hear new reasons  to listen here each time I have time to tune in.  I'm feeling what my buddies say... "AMAZEBALLS" (but they say that about almost everything even remotely awesome)... but if you have good eyesight, please look at what's on the board behind this baller.

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Posted 6 years ago by boltonblue242    [ Reply ]
Hadn't heard this version of this. That's why I listen here I guess. Very nice.
Posted 6 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Earworm.

 
I had to look it up.

An earworm is a catchy piece of music that continually repeats through a person's mind after it is no longer playing.  
Posted 7 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!  Patty!
Posted 7 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Earworm.
Posted 7 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Wow .... so calming.

Thanks Bill!!
Posted 7 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
I enjoy both Patty's and Joan's.  Tis a beautiful song.
Posted 8 years ago by Chrisjea    [ Reply ]
Oh nooooooooo could it be that I'm experiencing a guy-cry!

dammit 
Posted 8 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
I disagree with some of you on here. I much prefer Patty's version to the cover that Joan did. 
Posted 8 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
What a talent!
Posted 8 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
I love where Joan took this song. Further, deeper, more solemn, more hymn-like.
Posted 9 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
So this album was finally and formally released?
(Ref: here)
Great album! {#Cheers}
Posted 9 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 Some ghosts chasing will-o'-the-wisp on sidewalks, and finding figments only.
Posted 9 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 raulman1 wrote:
Actually Joan Osborne is the author. {#Music}
ktirko wrote:
I believe its Patty wrote the song......

 

 
Nope, Patty wrote it with Craig Ross. Check the AMG link
Posted 9 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
8 to 9 with this listen. Beautiful song. 
Posted 9 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
Actually Joan Osborne is the author. {#Music}
ktirko wrote:
I believe its Patty wrote the song......

 


Posted 9 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
I believe its Patty wrote the song......
Posted 9 years ago by ktirko    [ Reply ]
Anyone know who wrote this incredible song?  I prefer Joan's version too, but am in awe of Patty's talent.  Amazing live too!
Posted 9 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
Maybe that's just what you are....
Posted 9 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

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including Bobcat Goldthwait?

 
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Posted 9 years ago by electronicthroat    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Such a great song it dont matter who singing it...
 
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including Bobcat Goldthwait?
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I LOVE it when Patty uses her whisper-soft voice and gets such rich, deep tones.
Posted 9 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
As some others, I like the Joan Osborne version better.  Nothing wrong with this version, though.
Posted 10 years ago by wbeaver    [ Reply ]
Patty griffth is a. Amazing artist. Mary has to be one of the best songs ever written 
Posted 10 years ago by tpwals    [ Reply ]
Haven't listened to the version from the bootlegged version from  a few years back in a while. But this version sounds a bit different.

edit: it's been remixed by Patty and Glyn Johns.
Posted 10 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
... late morning coffee - looking at the mountains... carried away
Posted 10 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
This absolutely stopped me in my tracks...a gorgeously mournful song of hope.
Posted 10 years ago by akaike    [ Reply ]
Such a great song it dont matter who singing it...
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Get to see her live in less than two weeks!
Posted 10 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Nice, but I just want her to let loose and emote. Makes me tense, waiting for her to kick it in gear, but she never really does.

Very much prefer the Joan Osborn version.
Posted 10 years ago by erichaw    [ Reply ]
 Dosequis wrote:
I don't typically like Patty Griffin mostly because her voice is often too shrill and thin. 
But this is nice. 

 


Posted 10 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
I don't typically like Patti Griffin mostly because her voice is often too shrill and thin. 
But this is nice. 
Posted 10 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
This is my favorite song from the CD. Well, at least one of the many favs. I appreciate your diving more deeply into this fantastic CD.

"I used to think the sidewalk was the way." - Sing it Patty!
Posted 10 years ago by schayler    [ Reply ]
This quietly pulls you in.
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Strategically placed leaves make me laugh. Really love the song. 
Posted 10 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]