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Antje Duvekot — Phoenix
Album: New Siberia
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Released: 2012
Length: 4:48
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I am your daughter carved out of your stone
I'm the seed that you dropped I'm the marrow of your bone
and I am the one who asked no questions
Designed to love you unconditional

I sprouted my shoots and I waited for your hands
and I laid down my roots but the summer came and went
and I looked to the sun, longed to feel your touch
But you knew nothing of unconditional love

And I rose up like a phoenix rose up from your ash
You just turned your back and I'll never understand
Though I had no armor you just let me go
Into the night to battle with your ghosts

If I could go back there I'd be my own angel
She won't buy you a mockingbird, she's incapable
So hush little baby and close your tired eyes
There are no answers so hush now hushabye

And I rose up like a phoenix rose up from your ash
You just turned your back and I'll never understand
Though I had no armor you just let me go
Into the night to battle with your ghosts

So I gathered up my sorrows and I took them on my tongue
and sang them 'til the morning When the sun came in so strong
I sang them 'til the daybreak and that's how I became strong
Comments (80)add comment
 Jolouis wrote:
Like The Cranberries Delores O’Reirdon??
 
... without the late Delores' trademark vocal uplift, which alas became a detraction to me. I like this.
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 Lemonhead wrote:
So depressing.....{#Frustrated}
 

You should have listened to it until the end instead of hitting your head against that wall.
Posted 4 years ago by garyevans    [ Reply ]
Melancholy female singers are my jam!
Posted 4 years ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
8 --> 9 👌
Posted 5 years ago by norbertZ    [ Reply ]
Like The Cranberries Delores O’Reirdon??
Posted 5 years ago by Jolouis    [ Reply ]
Wow.  These lyrics are something.  Makes me think of my daughter and her father.  He just walked away.  I'll never understand how anyone could do that to their baby.
Posted 5 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
She can sing without the overpowering breathiness that today's female vocalists (as opposed to singers) confuse with emotion...
Posted 5 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Ew.
Posted 5 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
Powerful song, excellent performance.
Posted 7 years ago by semolinapilchard    [ Reply ]
I'm just saying ... I would normally probably give this tune a 7, but the fact that this one and the last 3 in this set have been rated BELOW 7, just makes me all the more appreciate Radio Paradise and the fact that the Goldsmiths really ARE goldsmiths who are willing to continue to mine for gold even if sometimes there may be a preponderance of folks that may not particularly jam with mellow crooners such as this... Oh well, what do the people know anyway: you've got to make your own unique and hella eclectic mix regardless of the usual beat! M'kay!?!
Posted 9 years ago by Singlow    [ Reply ]
8. Good message, nicely delivered. I think if it was a man singing about the strength he found after his parent abandoned him it wouldn't garner so much criticism.
Posted 9 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
So depressing.....{#Frustrated}
Posted 9 years ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
...and now more music to gouge your eyes out to...
Posted 9 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:
This song makes me think of my daughter and her feelings for my ex-husband, who just walked away from her 13 years ago.  He's only spoken to her one time in the last 7 years.  Oh what a gift he threw away. 

 
Wow...
Posted 9 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

{#Confused} {#Eh} {#Think} {#Ask} {#Mrgreen}

 
Yeah, I agree
Posted 10 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Unremarkable tune w/very good lyrics.  I'll find out for myself when she comes to MN Oct 2/14.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 cdysthe wrote:
I've heard this song a million times before without ever having heard it. Another bah..... {#Rolleyes}
 
{#Confused} {#Eh} {#Think} {#Ask} {#Mrgreen}
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:
This song makes me think of my daughter and her feelings for my ex-husband, who just walked away from her 13 years ago.  He's only spoken to her one time in the last 7 years.  Oh what a gift he threw away.
 Thanks for throwing this out there. Made me find the lyrics after the fact. Your comment isn't personal to me, but certainly to a friend of mine. Life's too short, huh? 


Posted 10 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Weepy drivel. Yawn.
Posted 10 years ago by Zoonhollis    [ Reply ]
I've heard this song a million times before without ever having heard it. Another bah..... {#Rolleyes}
Posted 10 years ago by cdysthe    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
I'm in the minority, but I am really sick of these baby doll sounding female vocalists.

robinvankuijk wrote:
Couldn't agree more. I bet we aren't a minority. 
 
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Yeah, you're right.  We need to hear more songs from REAL women.   {#Eek}
 
Posted 10 years ago by crogers    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
I'm in the minority, but I am really sick of these baby doll sounding female vocalists.

 
Couldn't agree more. I bet we aren't a minority. 
Posted 11 years ago by robinvankuijk    [ Reply ]
 mgkiwi wrote:
What, people just discovered banjos!

 

"Direction" in our lives can prove to be so crucial mgkiwi..
Posted 11 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
What, people just discovered banjos!
Posted 11 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
This song makes me think of my daughter and her feelings for my ex-husband, who just walked away from her 13 years ago.  He's only spoken to her one time in the last 7 years.  Oh what a gift he threw away. 
Posted 11 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
I'm in the minority, but I am really sick of these baby doll sounding female vocalists.

 
Try some Florence and the Machine or Koko Taylor, then.
Posted 11 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:

Sucks like a fox!

 
Can foxes suck without lips? {#Stupid}
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
When does the yodelling start?  Sooooooon?
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 gillespp wrote:
I like this a lot. Immediate 8.

 
Ditto! 
Posted 11 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
like this a little better every time I hear it...
Posted 11 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
I'm in the minority, but I am really sick of these baby doll sounding female vocalists.

 

Amen.  That along with the whispery singers. 
Posted 11 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
This set of song comments is one of the biggest reasons I like this place -- the music, of course, but all your listener comments crack me up!!!
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 suggettsmiss wrote:
Better than ol' uncle Duvekot.
 
Chuckle, chuckle.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
That's weird. Sounds like the Cranberries, same tessiture less the power of the voice.
Posted 11 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
Its to smooth for us, Sorry. 
Posted 11 years ago by Beeate    [ Reply ]
Better than ol' uncle Duvekot.
Posted 11 years ago by suggettsmiss    [ Reply ]
Now that's pretty! Liked it a lot.
Posted 11 years ago by mattrettig    [ Reply ]
Lovely!
Posted 11 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
I like this a lot. Immediate 8.
Posted 11 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
oh. my. god.
please make it stop.
 
This shout reminds me on BBC dj's yell as he played Frankie Goes to hollywood's The Power of Love: "Smash that record! I don't gonna play it again. Over and Out.
...because of some little references to sexual personalities- it was early 80's
Posted 11 years ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
 tulfan wrote:
I like it but wonder what a cup of strong java and much less self-absorption might do for her...

Is there such a thing as an artist, singer, or performer who is/was not self-absorbed?  It's a fundamental contradiction for an artist to not be self-absorbed.
 


Good point...I concur...
Posted 11 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 GarageDragon wrote:
She's actually whining about how tough she is. Oh the irony. It hurts.

 
My sides are splitting, GD! Lol!
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
 GarageDragon wrote:
She's actually whining about how tough she is. Oh the irony. It hurts.

 
{#Crown}

I don't know much of this artist's work: does she have the range to deliver these lyrics at a faster tempo, with some rage? Now that would be an 8!
Posted 12 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
leafmold wrote:
I'm in the minority, but I am really sick of these baby doll sounding female vocalists.

Don't fret, though; Florence Welch will come screaming along soon.
 

{#Lol} {#Roflol}
Posted 12 years ago by bushrat    [ Reply ]
have i missed the chorus? bridge? anyone? where's that confounded bridge?
Posted 12 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
back to psd
Posted 12 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Yes, I enjoy a soft sweet voice with light music on occasion.....this is just one of those times.  Thanks RP. 
Posted 12 years ago by Larry_Rosenow    [ Reply ]
Sounds alot like Lene Marlin
Posted 12 years ago by cedrozor    [ Reply ]
She's actually whining about how tough she is.

Oh the irony. It hurts.

Posted 12 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
I'm in the minority, but I am really sick of these baby doll sounding female vocalists.
 
Don't fret, though; Florence Welch will come screaming along soon.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
God, this sucks.
 
Sucks like a fox!
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
God, this sucks.
Posted 12 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
oh. my. god.
please make it stop.
 
Just hit the mute key, Lily. No need to call me god, though :o)
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
That is such a haunting song, a triller!
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
Sweet & Feminine... Who can't relate to 'rising from the ashes like a Phoenix?'



<—-
Hand-painted Guitar by Antje Duvekot - $300 The stunning imagery of Antje Duvekot's lyrics reflects onto her artwork. Rarely will one have the opportunity to own such a unique, handmade, instrument. The guitar speaks for itself.
(guitar donated by First Act, painted guitar donated by Antje Duvekot)

https://www.newenglandfolkmusic.org/NEFMAauction.html <— looks like we missed the auction....
Posted 12 years ago by zepher    [ Reply ]
oh. my. god.
please make it stop.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:
She has a lovely voice. Perhaps she has other songs that are less....erm....whiney?
 


I agree. Seems to be a theme with female singers (maybe on RP ) ,melancholy.

Gets difficult to listen to.
Posted 12 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
I'm in the minority, but I am really sick of these baby doll sounding female vocalists.
 
{#Yes}
Posted 12 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Ahhh...not so amazing. Really not so. Ok though...
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
She has a lovely voice. Perhaps she has other songs that are less....erm....whiney?
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 tulfan wrote:
I like it but wonder what a cup of strong java and much less self-absorption might do for her...

Is there such a thing as an artist, singer, or performer who is/was not self-absorbed?  It's a fundamental contradiction for an artist to not be self-absorbed.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Wonderful.
Posted 12 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 tulfan wrote:
I like it but wonder what a cup of strong java and much less self-absorption might do for her...
 
and maybe a spliff and two tequila slammers...
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Sounds a heck of a lot like Lene Marlin (if anyone remembers her?!)... both vocally and musically, especially some of her non-single/chart tracks...
Posted 12 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
Pretty, but smarmy.
Posted 12 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]

Dontje jes luv her voice.


Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I like it but wonder what a cup of strong java and much less self-absorption might do for her...
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 This is a beautiful song.
Posted 12 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
I thought it was Jonatha Brooke at first. Very similar vocals and musical style.
 

I agree.  Her voice just seems a tiny bit thinner though.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
Poor Antje, lovely voice, but just mediocre minus songwriting.

" I rose up like a phoenix."

" That's how I became strong." 

Can't write a song without using the pronouns, " I," and " You," fifty times each.

 
Posted 12 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
I thought she sounded a lot like Solas in this song and sure enough it turns out they've done 5 of her songs.....
Posted 12 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Straight to my iTunes wishlist after 30 seconds....
Posted 12 years ago by eswiley2    [ Reply ]

Songs like this are why I love RP, went ahead and bought the album of course {#Dance}

I seriously doubt I would've ever even heard of her otherwise. Thank you!


Posted 12 years ago by Creat    [ Reply ]

Antje Duvekot .. what? great singer... I wanted my gf to sing like that...


Posted 12 years ago by Blastcat900    [ Reply ]
I'm in the minority, but I am really sick of these baby doll sounding female vocalists.
Posted 12 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Jonatha Brooke at first. Very similar vocals and musical style.
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Kinda sounds like a cross between Suzanne Vega and Edie Brickell.  Yet another great artist I've discovered on RP.  Thanks, Bill!{#Music}
Posted 12 years ago by dalebryan    [ Reply ]
Nice Google project here!  {#Eyes}
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
That was lurverly. Another great new tune brought to you by RP.
Posted 12 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
Beautiful
Posted 12 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]