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Emiliana Torrini — Fingertips
Album: Love In The Time Of Science
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Released: 1999
Length: 3:43
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Before I can open my all to eager eyes
Everything changes from the oceans to the skies
Perpetual emotion sadder place by me
Everything's breathing my air in all of tree

Yet my fingertips
Have a special sound
Yet my fingertips
They go around and round

This comical wisdom
Creeps into my brain
Away of my nerve
And also free of pain

Yet my fingertips
Have a special sound
Yet my fingertips
They go around and round

Pa-pa-pa-ra-raaa-a
Pa-pa-pa-ra-raaa-a

Electrical current
Hallowed be the name
Live my emotions
And vanish all my shame

Yet my fingertips
Have a special sound
Yet my fingertips
Smell of sodden ground

Before I can open my all to eager eyes (all to eager eyes)
Everything changes from the oceans to the skies

Yet my fingertips
Have a special sound
Yet my fingertips
They go round and round

Pa-pa-pa-ra-raaa-a
Pa-pa-pa-ra-raaa-a
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 DelaPesca wrote:
Hueva para el viernes.
 
Que hueva.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Out of tone, unable to sustain a note, WTF !
Posted 9 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
Wow, this is flowing over me like the Sunshine through my windowpane, melting the snow in my soul like is happening outside, DIG IT!
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
What a great name.
Posted 10 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Emiliana has continued to surprise me with some really catchy tunes. {#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Not 100% sold on this song yet, but nice groove RP has going this afternoon!!  Thanks, Bill & Rebecca!
{#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by Middleton    [ Reply ]
At least she's not singing White Rabbit.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:


How brilliant!!! Yawn.......
 

OK, another one to add to the masterbation playlist...
Posted 12 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
 doctormurky wrote:
a song about female masturbation... lovely!
 

How brilliant!!! Yawn.......
Posted 12 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]

Posted 12 years ago by CMax    [ Reply ]
i like it, totally thought it was morcheeba.
Posted 12 years ago by marcc    [ Reply ]
 DelaPesca wrote:
Hueva para el viernes.
 
Probaly what I was thinking

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Hueva para el viernes.
Posted 13 years ago by DelaPesca    [ Reply ]
 derekd wrote:
Kind of Sneaker Pimps version 2.0 (not necessarily a bad thing)
  Very much so!


Posted 13 years ago by Tjerome    [ Reply ]
 plaid wrote:
I think this song is about masturbation. I really do.
 
Well, if Fleetwood Mac can record and release Rattlesnake Shake....

(Uh, here... I can help you with that...)
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
TURNING this one down...
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Her voice makes me think of Gollum more than Bjork, but then, well, look at my user name...
Posted 13 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Kind of Sneaker Pimps version 2.0 (not necessarily a bad thing)
Posted 13 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
Seeeexxxy song........
Posted 13 years ago by salide    [ Reply ]
a song about female masturbation... lovely!
Posted 14 years ago by doctormurky    [ Reply ]
 woozurbuddy wrote:

{#Lol}

I was just thinking that - except this one doesn't have the same intensity, passion, or range.  Having said that, I like this song.
 
Me too. Nice chill out tune.

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]

Bjork or Borked? Please make her stop.{#Pray}
Posted 14 years ago by GeneP59    [ Reply ]
 This song reminds me of my trip to Iceland. Mountains, sky, and ocean along with sodden ground.

Yes, a similarity, but that singing style, with the sharp enunciation and lingering on select syllables, was not "invented" by Bjork.  There were many nightclub and torch singers of the 1950's and 60's who sang that way, particularly if English was not their first language.  However, the fact that both singers are from the same country would have likely something to do with the similarities in their voices and styles.  Anyhow, I also like this song.
 

Posted 15 years ago by Skarp    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
A hint of Bjork...yes ?
 
Yes, a similarity, but that singing style, with the sharp enunciation and lingering on select syllables, was not "invented" by Bjork.  There were many nightclub and torch singers of the 1950's and 60's who sang that way, particularly if English was not their first language.  However, the fact that both singers are from the same country would have likely something to do with the similarities in their voices and styles.  Anyhow, I also like this song.


Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 musikalia wrote:
Bjork called, she wants her singing style and voice back.
 

I went to Iceland a few years back and this song captures the nature of the north country or anything outside of the capital...grin. Love this song!
Posted 15 years ago by Skarp    [ Reply ]
Bjork called, she wants her singing style and voice back.
Posted 15 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
A hint of Bjork...yes ?
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
superfido wrote:
Is she the singer from sneakerpimps (anyone know)??
No not the same, sounds very similar though. WHAT A SEXY VOICE!!!!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
This music is very nice, just Emiliane should practice more karaoke.
Posted 16 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
skdenfeld wrote:
This entire album is so wonderfully moody and goody. Lovely, charming voice. Got hooked by the Golum song from LOTR, but am staying hooked by this album. Result!
All her CDS are good.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
This entire album is so wonderfully moody and goody. Lovely, charming voice. Got hooked by the Golum song from LOTR, but am staying hooked by this album. Result!
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Captain_D0D00 wrote:
Playlist from 2004: Jellyman, Fingertips, Ghost, Shelter From The Storm, Seasons No wonder this sounds a bit...tired.
wow. you remember a 5 song play list from 2004; impressive.
Posted 16 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
groooovy!
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
Playlist from 2004: Jellyman, Fingertips, Ghost, Shelter From The Storm, Seasons No wonder this sounds a bit...tired.
Posted 17 years ago by Captain_D0D00    [ Reply ]
enough music from iceland. how about some music from greenland?
Posted 17 years ago by ndad47    [ Reply ]
A wonderful song which represents the nature of northern Iceland.
Posted 17 years ago by Skarp    [ Reply ]
dave216j wrote:
This sounds an awful lot like a Morcheeba tune to me - not too bad, but eerie how close it is.
Yep, and I prefer the original.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Fabbo fabbo! I like this.
Posted 17 years ago by aronson    [ Reply ]
This sounds an awful lot like a Morcheeba tune to me - not too bad, but eerie how close it is.
Posted 17 years ago by dave216j    [ Reply ]
Is she the singer from sneakerpimps (anyone know)??
Posted 17 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
I think this song is about masturbation. I really do.
Posted 17 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
Jester wrote:
at first listen, I thought this was Bjork...when I looked up at the screen to find out I was wrong
Yeah, as with the last song (Autamata-Jellyman), and about 1038 others. This kind of singing and voice is really getting old fast.
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
SpamNRice wrote:
Sounds like a James Bond opener...
:D ...damn right, but like an opener of a bad one
Posted 17 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
Is she Anna Terheim's twin?
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a James Bond opener...
Posted 17 years ago by SpamNRice    [ Reply ]
Good rainy day song.
Posted 18 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I'm learning about many of these artists so I thought it was Hooverphonic too...It's cool..chill music. fuh2 wrote:
Very commendable 8 or 9. Sounds a lot like Hooverphonic.
Posted 18 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Funny that...I must be the only one whose first thought was that this sounds a little like a Fiona Apple number. Very nice though.
Posted 18 years ago by skye    [ Reply ]
I think "sounds like Björk" have been said often enough now... Someone asked (long time ago) if she released some more. Yes, she did. "Merman" with many fantastically covered songs and "Fisherman's Woman" which seems to be already known... It's fascinating how varied her albums are compared to each other.
Posted 18 years ago by biribi    [ Reply ]
About an acid trip?
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Jester wrote:
at first listen, I thought this was Bjork...when I looked up at the screen to find out I was wrong, I was pleasently amused...I think I like this song.
Me too - but like it!!
Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
sexy...me like
Posted 18 years ago by adi    [ Reply ]
at first listen, I thought this was Bjork...when I looked up at the screen to find out I was wrong, I was pleasently amused...I think I like this song.
Posted 18 years ago by Jester    [ Reply ]
Very commendable 8 or 9. Sounds a lot like Hooverphonic.
Posted 18 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Seems like this gets played a good bit. Glad me likey.
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
I like the lyrics... ba ba ba da dum... semi-sweet voice.. Uncertain at this time.
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
timandjuliet wrote:
Hi. Everyone out there who feels compelled to say "sounds like Bjork and I don' like Bjork," can I have your attention for a moment? Great, thanks. Nobody cares. Okay, back to work!
Posted 18 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
I was okay with it then I got over-cuted by her voice right at the end.
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Great tune. Reminiscent of esthero or zero 7, in a good way.
Posted 19 years ago by Tony2Nice    [ Reply ]
Daveinbawlmer wrote:
Emiliana Torrini - Fingertips (2005-09-03 22:17:12) Why was this record made ? Melissa Etheridge - Bring Me Some Water (2005-09-03 22:10:50) Weak top-40 drivel. KT Tunstall - Other Side of the World (2005-09-03 22:01:34) Well crafted but un-remarkable. Apocalyptica - Farewell (2005-09-03 21:22:14) These knuckleheads again. What a joke. Jack Johnson - Taylor (2005-09-03 20:58:41) Ok, thats it, MUTE. Jack Johnson - Taylor (2005-09-03 20:57:42) Yeah, this damn thing goes On and On alright .... sheesh .. Bob Marley - Redemption Song (2005-09-03 20:15:26) I like Strummers version better. Cowboy Junkies - Something More Besides You (2005-09-03 20:10:48 ) Blech.
Tough day, Dave? Eesh. I really dig her voice. Pretty good tune, anyway.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Why was this record made ?
Posted 19 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
Ufff.....
Posted 19 years ago by ndg    [ Reply ]
Bjork-lite. Missing the power and raw emotion.
Posted 19 years ago by DisplacedNorthrnr    [ Reply ]
maybe I should more
Posted 19 years ago by rolf    [ Reply ]
timandjuliet wrote:
Hi. Everyone out there who feels compelled to say "sounds like Bjork and I don' like Bjork," can I have your attention for a moment? Great, thanks. Nobody cares. Okay, back to work!
HILARIOUS!
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
sexy sexy rexy...
Posted 19 years ago by mildersoap    [ Reply ]
Hi. Everyone out there who feels compelled to say "sounds like Bjork and I don' like Bjork," can I have your attention for a moment? Great, thanks. Nobody cares. Okay, back to work!
Posted 19 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
Better than Bjork.
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Great minds think alike, eh, Bill?
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
GottaSneeze wrote:
She does sound quite a bit like Bjork, but I DO like Bjork, so this is quite enjoyable.
Funny, I don't like Bjork much but this sounds like a poorman's Edie Brickell, who I do like. Go figure. I guess my hearing aint what it used to be, young fella.
Posted 19 years ago by Franlrc    [ Reply ]
The lass is turning japanese! --------------------------------------------- Before I can open my all to eager eyes Everything changes from the oceans to the skies Perpetual emotion sadder place by me Everything's breathing my air in all of tree Yet my fingertips Have a special sound Yet my fingertips They go around and round This comical wisdom Creeps into my brain Away of my nerve And also free of pain Yet my fingertips Have a special sound Yet my fingertips They go around and round Pa-pa-pa-ra-raaa-a Pa-pa-pa-ra-raaa-a Electrical current Hallowed be the name Live my emotions And vanish all my shame Yet my fingertips Have a special sound Yet my fingertips Smell of sodden ground Before I can open my all to eager eyes (all to eager eyes) Everything changes from the oceans to the skies Yet my fingertips Have a special sound Yet my fingertips They go round and round Pa-pa-pa-ra-raaa-a Pa-pa-pa-ra-raaa-a
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
shevek wrote:
Sounds a lot like Björk, and I don't like Björk
She does sound quite a bit like Bjork, but I DO like Bjork, so this is quite enjoyable.
Posted 19 years ago by GottaSneeze    [ Reply ]
She sounds like a Bjork wannabe, but I ask myself, "How the hell would want to be like Bjork because she sucks?"
Posted 19 years ago by imabubblygirl    [ Reply ]
this sounds a lot like / reminds me of RAcemason
Posted 19 years ago by damien    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like Björk, and I don't like Björk
Posted 19 years ago by shevek    [ Reply ]
johkir wrote:
This is the first time I've heard of her. Actually, I guess I heard her before as she sings 'Gollum's Song' at the end of Lord of the Rings, but I wasn't able to focus on a song with noisy people exiting the theatre. Thanks RP! Now I have to buy the CD. Do I have to pay the RIAA too?
Sadly, one of the overlooked (by the Academy) songs from LOTR... Wonderful voice.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Zweiblumen wrote:
For a song titled 'Fingertips' that has some legit innuendo, look to Poe. ;)
Honey and iron, maybe, but "sodden ground?" Then again. . .
Posted 20 years ago by Grantus    [ Reply ]
I've been curious about this artist, since seeing that Roland Orzabal (Tears For Fears) has production credits. Interesting. Like her voice, but it sounds a bit like early Sneaker Pimps.
Posted 20 years ago by Grantus    [ Reply ]
Friend wrote:
alanb wrote:
That's what I think the song is about too... self-pleasuring.
Hmm. That may make you happy, but I don't buy it. Just because she says Yet my fingertips Have a special sound Yet my fingertips They go around and round Later she says Yet my fingertips Have a special sound Yet my fingertips Smell of sodden ground Those lyrics don't strike me as "self pleasure." Special sound...smell of sodden ground. Besides, it hardly fits into the scope of the album.
For a song titled 'Fingertips' that has some legit innuendo, look to Poe. ;)
Posted 20 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
passsion8 wrote:
Okay okay !! I LOVE this song... but, how do I say this nicely? Diversify?....Emilliana has a couple of other winners, too. Just my two & 1/2 cents.
Ditto re the song. Meanwhile, it takes a LOT of work for Bill and Rebecca to put together these play lists and they can always use help. Best bet re more Emilliana is to try some uploads. For the time being, please enter some of her other hits in the song comments so we beknighted souls can check them out.
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Okay okay !! I LOVE this song... but, how do I say this nicely? Diversify? I've been listening to RP since around Feb and I've heard this song at least 4 times. According to the posts, it gets played every three or four weeks. Can the playlist be so limited? Or is this part of the archived playlist that is on remote while Bill is out? No complaints since I've heard more new tuneage here in that time than ANY other music source. But Emilliana has a couple of other winners, too. Just my two & 1/2 cents.
Posted 20 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
alanb wrote:
That's what I think the song is about too... self-pleasuring.
That's funny, this song doesn't make me think about turning japanese at all. Actually I wonder if it's about a spiritual/cosmic connection with the world. I think it's just one of those songs that is left to interpretation. It could also be about gardening and running your fingers through the earth!
Posted 20 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
ick.
Posted 20 years ago by Pez    [ Reply ]
alanb wrote:
That's what I think the song is about too... self-pleasuring.
Hmm. That may make you happy, but I don't buy it. Just because she says Yet my fingertips Have a special sound Yet my fingertips They go around and round Later she says Yet my fingertips Have a special sound Yet my fingertips Smell of sodden ground Those lyrics don't strike me as "self pleasure." Special sound...smell of sodden ground. Besides, it hardly fits into the scope of the album.
Posted 20 years ago by Friend    [ Reply ]
I believe she has only released the one album.
Posted 20 years ago by MilesTegAAS    [ Reply ]
I picked up this album a few weeks ago. Soo good. Its the only album that I can seem to get ahold of, aside from a bunch of singles. Does anyone know where I can get any of her albums?
Posted 20 years ago by Friend    [ Reply ]
Hmm...good song I wouldn't say she sounds like Bjork at all... Maybe a wan na be version ;)
Posted 20 years ago by AlleyKoolestKat    [ Reply ]
johkir wrote:
This is the first time I've heard of her. Actually, I guess I heard her before as she sings 'Gollum's Song' at the end of Lord of the Rings, but I wasn't able to focus on a song with noisy people exiting the theatre. Thanks RP! Now I have to buy the CD. Do I have to pay the RIAA too?
This song definitely caught my attention as well at the end of the movie. Like you, I had trouble really hearing it because of all the people who have to leave right when the credits start rolling.
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
This is the first time I've heard of her. Actually, I guess I heard her before as she sings 'Gollum's Song' at the end of Lord of the Rings, but I wasn't able to focus on a song with noisy people exiting the theatre. Thanks RP! Now I have to buy the CD. Do I have to pay the RIAA too?
Posted 20 years ago by johkir    [ Reply ]
Nice, atmospheric piece of music. Not much of a song, of course, but the sound makes up for that, for the most part. The sound/production has always been extremely important in popmusic, but nowadays especially, it seems (From lo- to hi-fi). Many songs (I'm not talking about electronica) wouldn't hold up with just an acoustic guitar, IMO. Maybe an old fashioned kind of argument to judge a song upon, but it still works for me. Btw, it's Björk, not Bjork! "Björk lite". I like that one
Posted 20 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
ghrup1 wrote:
I really like this. Is the rest of the album this good?
Yes! The entire album is wonderful. I had my doubts at first, since I was sure I was only drawn to the Icelandic accent, but when I heard it I knew that this was a real talent and not a Bjork clone. Now, months later, the album still holds up and is one of my favorites.
Posted 20 years ago by Isobel    [ Reply ]
Drunkenlilacwine wrote:
very nice... good music to eh hem please yourself with. very nice
That's what I think the song is about too... self-pleasuring.
Posted 21 years ago by alanb    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of a song from the Saint soundtrack...
Posted 21 years ago by moheybee    [ Reply ]
Beastman wrote:
I would say half-way between Bjork and Morcheeba, but its interesting how such amazing voices have become the underground standard to combat the Britney/Christina/Mandy/Jessica typology
Bjork. Cardigans. Sneaker Pimps. Morcheeba. Whatever. Boring and unoriginal.
Posted 21 years ago by Greenman    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by sully3: Bjork? This sounds more like Nina Perssons from the Cardigans...
I would say half-way between Bjork and Morcheeba, but its interesting how such amazing voices have become the underground standard to combat the Britney/Christina/Mandy/Jessica typology
Posted 21 years ago by Beastman    [ Reply ]
I never thought I\'d say this.... BJORK LITE!! GREAT HASTE, LESS THRILLING!!
Posted 21 years ago by samiyam    [ Reply ]
Definitely a slight Bjork style feel to this, but without the ascent into surrealism that usually accompanies said singer.
Posted 21 years ago by Dirktooth    [ Reply ]
Good and off the beaten path. The groove and sound tectures remind me of Massive Attack
Posted 21 years ago by kcarr224    [ Reply ]
very nice... good music to eh hem please yourself with. very nice
It'd be even better if I could come over and help.
Posted 21 years ago by ludwig7    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by ghrup1: I really like this. Is the rest of the album this good?
Yup. Overall it's more upbeat and pop-oriented than this particular song, but well worth having. Check out 'To Be Free' or 'Unemployed In Summertime'.
Posted 21 years ago by Nikk0    [ Reply ]
very nice... good music to eh hem please yourself with. very nice
Posted 21 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
noticing that Icelandic accent. i\'m enjoying this. like the sound.
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
I suppose that the title of the album is related with Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel: \"Love in the time of cholera\" Curious
Posted 21 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
Woah... Bjork lite! Good stuff.
Posted 21 years ago by DaWiz    [ Reply ]