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Morphine — A Head With Wings
Album: Cure For Pain
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Released: 1993
Length: 3:34
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i've got a head with wings
i got a head with wings,
i got a head with wings
and i can see so far away i can see so clear
you would not believe the view up here
i got a head with wings, a head with wings
now im floating around up here way above the clouds
so high above the ground
and the only thing that holds my head to the ground
is this one little skinny string
i got a head with wings, head with wings
i got a head with yea oh
a head with wings
i got a head with wings
i got a head with wings
i got a head with wings
and i can see so far away yes so far away
well i can see the shadows fall across your face
i got a head with wings
head with wings
i got a head with yea yea
a head with wings
a head with wings
yea yea
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Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:
Well, seeing as on most of their songs they use only bass, drums and sax—losing the sax would make the songs a little dull, no?
 
{#Roflol}{#Clap} True enough. The one song I've heard from them without sax was absolute dullsville. It's nice to hear a band without a lead guitar or synth, for a change. If you don't like saxes then you'll not get on with Morphine, for sure, but personally I love the blarting, rasping baritone sax :o)

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Yes. Yessiree.
Posted 13 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
5 or 6?  Always room to grow then!
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
some people just don't appreciate good junkie music.
Posted 14 years ago by rp1125    [ Reply ]
 Finn_Ninja wrote:
Ugh.  They should replace the blarting sax with Homer yelling "sax-a-ma-phone" over and over again.  Then it might be tolerable. 
 

{#Lol}  {#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
A lot of complaints i can't get out there.  I'm a proper morphine addict these days.  Just gotta get a fix from time to time.  I think its fine to have just one sound if its your sound.  Other notable examples to back this up include the smiths, the cure, smashing pumpkins and i could go on but really feel the point is made.
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Ugh.  They should replace the blarting sax with Homer yelling "sax-a-ma-phone" over and over again.  Then it might be tolerable. 
Posted 15 years ago by Finn_Ninja    [ Reply ]
Like some of Morphine's stuff, but not a big fan of this song.
Posted 15 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
MUCH better ! ;)
Posted 15 years ago by echasse    [ Reply ]
Gobits!! Watch yourself!!!
Posted 15 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
"I got a hit with Wings."


 
If I got head with Wings... it would have to be from Linda...  {#Daisy}

Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
"I got a hit with Wings."


Posted 15 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]

Play in tune, for f**ck's sake.


Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
A one sound band.
 

True, but what a sound.  I'm a sucker for Morphine.
Posted 15 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
A one sound band.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
 cathenley wrote:
My gosh, that is creative!!

Otomi wrote:
Chin, me lo perdí. Me encanta esta rola.











 
YES, and it'll make you dizzy if you keep staring on it too long

Posted 16 years ago by petesku    [ Reply ]
My gosh, that is creative!!

Otomi wrote:
Chin, me lo perdí. Me encanta esta rola.











Posted 16 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
here's your brain on drugs.
Posted 16 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
Yeah!
Posted 16 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
I really like Morphine, but I don't like this one.
Posted 16 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
copymonkey wrote:
Well, seeing as on most of their songs they use only bass, drums and sax--losing the sax would make the songs a little dull, no?
Maybe give the guy a cowbell?
Posted 16 years ago by mjensen1969    [ Reply ]
jjbix wrote:
i love the slutty sax!
mmmmmmm
Posted 16 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
i love the slutty sax!
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
It's too repetitive...the sax is so bold in every song..it's like they didn't want to say to the guy "Hey we don't need you on this one"
Well, seeing as on most of their songs they use only bass, drums and sax--losing the sax would make the songs a little dull, no?
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Strangely, Morphine gives me a headache.
Posted 16 years ago by discursive    [ Reply ]
It's too repetitive...the sax is so bold in every song..it's like they didn't want to say to the guy "Hey we don't need you on this one"
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear this band. Would be great to hear what Mark would be coming up with now were he alive. You're missed Mark!
Posted 17 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
This tune would be right at home in a Quentin Tarantino movie but it's really quite amateurish! The sax solo blows and it must have taken all of 5 minutes to come up with such deep lyrics!
Seems like Morphine is a like it/hate it kind of band. I happen to like it. Fortunately, it looks like most of us do too. Anyway, it's undeniable that they had a very distinctive sound. It's too bad that I only ever hear it on RP.
Posted 17 years ago by ctdfalconer    [ Reply ]
eastcoast wrote:
I have never rated them above a 3
I liked it. Gave it a 7. Would like to hear Let's Take a Trip Together.
Posted 17 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
I have never rated them above a 3 princeofpeoria wrote:
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
I like the sax solo the best.Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
This tune would be right at home in a Quentin Tarantino movie but it's really quite amateurish! The sax solo blows and it must have taken all of 5 minutes to come up with such deep lyrics!
Posted 17 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
That's some serious baritone sax honking! Sure wakes you up. 7 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhh... sliding on down with Morphine. Minimalist and deconstructed... 2 string bass played with a slide... the honking of the sax... takes me a different place. You are missed Mark Sandman.
Posted 17 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
TimeWaster wrote:
I hated the sax at first, but it grew on me by the end of the song. I can't decide now whether I like the song or not. Part of me thinks it's dumb, but then it's kinda catchy. Maybe when I hear it again, I'll know.
I agree with you, I hated the sax at first ... and still do.
Posted 17 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
Such a badass sound, thanks for playing these guys. They may be one of many bands who are gone forever but at least they have new life here on RP.
Just the singer guy is gone forever. The rest of them are in a band called Twinemen. They played outside here last summer at a little bar and they were fabulous. Check out twinemen.com
Posted 17 years ago by revsully    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Whoa boy.Any idea why this is being played?
Bill lost a bet?
Posted 17 years ago by shakylegs    [ Reply ]
I like the raunchy sax.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
This tune would be right at home in a Quentin Tarantino movie but it's really quite amateurish! The sax solo blows and it must have taken all of 5 minutes to come up with such deep lyrics!
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
I hated the sax at first, but it grew on me by the end of the song. I can't decide now whether I like the song or not. Part of me thinks it's dumb, but then it's kinda catchy. Maybe when I hear it again, I'll know.
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Rock music that incorporates saxophone is just unbearable. I agree with a previous comment - a one gives this song too much credit!
Posted 17 years ago by tesserakt    [ Reply ]
...hmmm...
Posted 17 years ago by Sean-E-Sean    [ Reply ]
In the '80s it was John Lurie who scratched my lounge-lust... Today, Morphine. Thanks for introducing me to them, Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Whoa boy. Any idea why this is being played?
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
yeah,pretty dumb, isn't it? the sax sounds like someone taking classes being drunk
Posted 18 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
I wish I could rate this a zero. A one gives it too much credit.
Posted 18 years ago by ObsidianInfinity    [ Reply ]
Another one for the mondegreen file: At first I thought he was saying, "head-wound dings." Yeah, it's Monday.
Posted 18 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
How about a little variety in the song, maybe an adjective or two. Big wings? Fluffy wings? ANYTHING.
Posted 18 years ago by phreels    [ Reply ]
ChardRemains wrote:
I hate the sax. hate it hate it hate it. sorry. I hate it.
That's a shame - I love it, it makes this track. You can't beat a good deep honk :)
Posted 18 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Such a badass sound, thanks for playing these guys. They may be one of many bands who are gone forever but at least they have new life here on RP.
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
I hate the sax. hate it hate it hate it. sorry. I hate it.
Posted 18 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
cool, cool, cool. other descriptions just don't fit!
Posted 18 years ago by Baum74    [ Reply ]
And my workday comes full circle -- starting and ending with Morphine. Quite appropriate for someone who works at a pharmaceutical plant!
Posted 18 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
Farquwaar wrote:
So does DUMBO!!!!!
Paint it pink and you might be onto something!
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
So does DUMBO!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
all Morphine sounds the same to me. but i LIKE the sound! a 7!
Posted 18 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
um...this song is slightly annoying
Posted 18 years ago by topherg87    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Birchleaf    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
brighthue wrote:
Head With Wings:
WINGS, not propeller!
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
They were so incredibly cool. Head With Wings:
Posted 18 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
I agree the saxophone really does it for this song. I give this an 8.
If you like this - look for "The Secret of My Excess" by Ron Hawkins ( Lowest of the Low) .... enjoy. Double Baritone Assault !!
Posted 18 years ago by pcollins    [ Reply ]
zair99 wrote:
Er... are you having fun?
yeah.... yeah....
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
I agree the saxophone really does it for this song. I give this an 8.
right on jack jefferson, totally really does it.
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Me likey Morphine
Posted 18 years ago by MrsAustin    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
yeah.... yeah.....
Er... are you having fun?
Posted 18 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
Gorky wrote:
Man, that sax is DIRTY !!!! Most excellent :-)
I agree the saxophone really does it for this song. I give this an 8.
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
i gotta radio repeat radio repeat
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
i gotta repeating posts.. repeating posts
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
GOD HERE WE GO AGAIN SAME OLD REPEATING SONG SAME OLD REPEATING PLAYLIST 60 GRAND MADE IT! TIME TO THROW THE REPEATING PLAYLISTS BACK ON YAHOOOO LETS GO TO THE BEACH!
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
i gotta saxaphone.. a saxaphone.. i gotta saxaphone yeah!
yeah.... yeah.....
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
i gotta radio repeat radio repeat
yeah.... yeah....
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
i gotta repeating posts.. repeating posts
yeah....yeah.....
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
I love the blues, but I've never been a fan of this plodding boring style which so many white bands seem to produce
you call this the blues?
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Man, that sax is DIRTY !!!! Most excellent :-)
Posted 18 years ago by Gorky    [ Reply ]
I love the blues, but I've never been a fan of this plodding boring style which so many white bands seem to produce
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
i gotta saxaphone.. a saxaphone.. i gotta saxaphone yeah!
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
i gotta repeating posts.. repeating posts
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
haha thats pretty funny down there im funny sometimes..
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
i gotta radio repeat radio repeat
Posted 19 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
ploafmaster wrote:
Go post somewhere else, man. It doesn't matter if he rates every song he hears a "1." That doesn't mean a thing about his music knowledge. And your personal attacks don't speak highly of your genius, musical or otherwise. Why do you have to personally attack him because he doesn't like the music you or even most people do? I love Coldplay, U2, and Radiohead, but I'm not personally affronted because this fella hates my tunes. Blow off steam some other way or leave everyone else alone.
I rate every one of your posts a "1". Hope you're okay with that. ;)
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
the influence of the lizard king is all over this. im digging it.
Interesting irony there - when Morphine was a "local" band in Boston, they were part of the scene at this joint called the Lizard Lounge.
Posted 19 years ago by mettle    [ Reply ]
2nd shot of Morphine of the afternoon. Nice! (Though any other album would have been prefered.)
Posted 19 years ago by mettle    [ Reply ]
SEXY
Posted 19 years ago by Leaf13    [ Reply ]
Not their best, but still cool stuff. I like Buena and Super Sex better. But at least we're getting a little variety, which is what I like about RP!!!
Posted 19 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Oh hell yes. Morphine, especially this album is fantastic. For white guys playing a 2 string bass, drums and a sax, they got the blues....PLUS, is there a better rock death than dying on stage during a performance? R.I.P. Mark S.
Posted 19 years ago by honu    [ Reply ]
the influence of the lizard king is all over this. im digging it.
Posted 19 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
This is loverly... transported back to the college dorm... oh my...
Posted 19 years ago by Paco3000    [ Reply ]
Anything with a Baritone Sax cannot be bad.
Posted 19 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
camarkim wrote:
I need some morphine after being subjected to this.
Maybe that's why they picked the name -- they HAVE to know how bad they suck. This set has gone down the tubes. MUTE.
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
cool song........ \:D/
Posted 19 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
I swear there's another song, called maybe "The Shape I'm In" that is the same melody? (Same tempo, even?) Am I nuts? Maybe that's not the name at all... Confused.
Posted 19 years ago by ginathelintqueen    [ Reply ]
Loving that sax. Thanks BillG!
Posted 19 years ago by Wes16V    [ Reply ]
ploafmaster wrote:
Go post somewhere else, man. It doesn't matter if he rates every song he hears a "1." That doesn't mean a thing about his music knowledge. And your personal attacks don't speak highly of your genius, musical or otherwise. Why do you have to personally attack him because he doesn't like the music you or even most people do? I love Coldplay, U2, and Radiohead, but I'm not personally affronted because this fella hates my tunes. Blow off steam some other way or leave everyone else alone.
I thought I was here to listen to some music. I didn't know that "Group" was in session. Well, I've got some gripes too.....Hey, why is no one listening to me?.....Oh the heck with it....I'll just go back to listening to my music, .....Ahhhhhh, Morphine, such an elixir for the soul, ...like it or not (pimp)
Posted 19 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
Dragonfly_Launch wrote:
This from someone with like six pages of 1s on their rating sheet. From Coldplay to U2 to Radiohead to you name it. You are right. Nobody else knows anything. We should all check with you. The fucking musical genius.
Go post somewhere else, man. It doesn't matter if he rates every song he hears a "1." That doesn't mean a thing about his music knowledge. And your personal attacks don't speak highly of your genius, musical or otherwise. Why do you have to personally attack him because he doesn't like the music you or even most people do? I love Coldplay, U2, and Radiohead, but I'm not personally affronted because this fella hates my tunes. Blow off steam some other way or leave everyone else alone.
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
...I miss opiates...these guys know opiates... S.
Posted 19 years ago by Sean-E-Sean    [ Reply ]
rsfc_carp wrote:
Do these people have ANYthing that's even the slightest bit different from every single other thing they've ever done? I mean really, isn't this just the same damn crap pumped out over and over with different names on the 'tunes'? Jeez. Take the second lesson, guys.
This from someone with like six pages of 1s on their rating sheet. From Coldplay to U2 to Radiohead to you name it. You are right. Nobody else knows anything. We should all check with you. The fucking musical genius.
Posted 19 years ago by Dragonfly_Launch    [ Reply ]
When this song first started, I thought I was listening to the guy from Timbuk 3. Then I realized the music wasn't like anything they'd play, and the lyrics were completely uninspired, so I knew it couldn't be them.
Posted 19 years ago by jruhnke    [ Reply ]
(pimp)
Posted 19 years ago by lovebuzz    [ Reply ]
camarkim wrote:
I need some morphine after being subjected to this.
Amen. I think I'd like to barf in the saxaphones and listen to them gargle.
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
I need some morphine after being subjected to this.
Posted 19 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
rsfc_carp wrote:
Do these people have ANYthing that's even the slightest bit different from every single other thing they've ever done? I mean really, isn't this just the same damn crap pumped out over and over with different names on the 'tunes'? Jeez. Take the second lesson, guys.
I agree, but they have a cool sound, like plastic saxes.
Posted 19 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhh, was jonesin' for my dose of Morphine...Thanks feels soooo good.
Posted 19 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
Morphine's gotta take a break, bleh. :headache.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by Misaria    [ Reply ]
Do these people have ANYthing that's even the slightest bit different from every single other thing they've ever done? I mean really, isn't this just the same damn crap pumped out over and over with different names on the 'tunes'? Jeez. Take the second lesson, guys.
Posted 19 years ago by rsfc_carp    [ Reply ]
So you've got a head with wings, head with wings, head with wings, head with wings, head with wings, head with wings. Too bad there's nothing to go with those wings - like some interesting lyrics :!:
Posted 19 years ago by diane    [ Reply ]
Al_Koholic wrote:
RP has really got me hooked on Morphine. (guess I'll have to stop drinking ) Like everything I've ever heard.
We Bostonians have been lucky to know about Morphine since they came out. WFNX 101.7 played them frequently in the early 90s.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Ergh... erm... sorry this is doing nothing for me. Repetitive lyrics, uninspired music.... and the "singing" is.. well.... it's grating on my... oh.. its done ... priase be... :(
Posted 19 years ago by Heathen    [ Reply ]
A little Morphine is definitely on the musical resolution list for next year!!!!
Posted 20 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
AHHHHH A cure for pain. and a head with wings... this is some FINE Mophine.
Posted 20 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Love that bari or is it bass sax........cool!
Posted 20 years ago by stacadette    [ Reply ]
mig7 wrote:
He certainly doesn't have a head for writing good music
boooo! the lyrics are fab. a good soundtrack if you are a private eye. a great choice after james brown. thanks bill!
Posted 20 years ago by cruella_d    [ Reply ]
RP has really got me hooked on Morphine. (guess I'll have to stop drinking ) Like everything I've ever heard.
Posted 20 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
It's a rather damp day mid-afternoon in mid-October. The leaves have had their colour change, and are falling from the trees. It was an early night last night at Biddle's bar in downtown Montreal. I was catching up on a bit of work I really have no interest in doing... turned on RP....and this song summed up my current malaise perfectly. .
Posted 20 years ago by eco    [ Reply ]
mig7 wrote:
He certainly doesn't have a head for writing good music
I am always amazed that a group that I think is one of the greats can be so disliked by another. This was a unique band with unique musical skills. Not to mention that these guys were great guys when you met them in person. They are very down to earth. Mark was a great guy, and he is sorely missed.
Posted 20 years ago by TimeWave    [ Reply ]
Patrick wrote:
Love that guitar. (heh heh) Written too late at night. I'm showin' the emoticon, but I need the "smoke 'em up" emoticon.
I think you mean this one...
Posted 20 years ago by GregX59    [ Reply ]
Patrick wrote:
Love that guitar. (heh heh) Written too late at night. I'm showin' the emoticon, but I need the "smoke 'em up" emoticon.
If I'm not mistaken, they had no guitar, just a bass and the sax. Am I right, anybody?
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
I listen to morphine's album, over and over everyday. Daisuki!!
Posted 20 years ago by shue    [ Reply ]
Love that guitar. (heh heh) Written too late at night. I'm showin' the emoticon, but I need the "smoke 'em up" emoticon.
Posted 20 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]