[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
The The — The Whisperers
Album: Naked Self
Avg rating:
7.2

Your rating:
Total ratings: 1351









Released: 2000
Length: 3:14
Plays (last 30 days): 0
share tweet wikiwebsitesearchamg
cd
mp3
search
A lonely silhouette
Smoking a cigarette
Hoping for the phone to ring
Though she's sick of the sound
Of people's mouths
Winding her up
And putting her down

Don't get sad
When people that you trusted stab you in the back
So, you thought they were your friends?
Now you know (now you know)
There's one thing in life that holds

And now she wants to cry
Staying in on Friday night
Lying in her birthday suit
And listening to the bickering
From the room above
And wondering if it's fear of loneliness or love
That keeps people like that together
Forever...

Don't get sad
When people that you trust stab you in the back
So, you thought they were your friends?
Now you know (now you know)
There's one thing in life that holds
You're on your own (you've gotta grow)
Comments (132)add comment
Coming for a US tour soon in 2024! I've need seen him and can't wait. Such a talented artist and songwriter.
Posted 9 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
european countries that speak english
Posted 1 year ago by englishprof1    [ Reply ]
Still feel RP could use more The The - so many amazing tracks.
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
go Matt go!
Posted 2 years ago by yroom    [ Reply ]
 tee_dee wrote:

This is some of the best music that most people never heard.  As my buddy said, his publicist should have been fired!



Well their name is problematic for people. Easy to remember but looks like a typo.
Posted 2 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

8 => 9 




9 => 10
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:

For those interested, i just started this biography that was published late last year and i am hooked. 


I imagine this would be fascinating - his lyrics are deep, reflective and restless (needless to say), doesn't happen by accident!  Thanks for sharing.
Posted 2 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

7 {#Arrow} 8

 
8 => 9 

Posted 3 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
This is just a test to see if I can post comments. Like The The. I gave this song a 9.
Posted 3 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]
 scott_bruce wrote:
I was deeply engrossed in writing an interim flight clearance for a substitute main landing gear tire for a KC-130J when the music snatched my attention away from calculating the reducing in allowable braking force.

When music does that to me, I usually end up bumping it a point - in this case from a 7 to an 8. I love RP!!!

 
At first I thought you meant bumping up the allowable brake force! I was imagining the smell of hot brakes on the ramp...
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 scott_bruce wrote:
I was deeply engrossed in writing an interim flight clearance for a substitute main landing gear tire for a KC-130J when the music snatched my attention away from calculating the reducing in allowable braking force.

When music does that to me, I usually end up bumping it a point - in this case from a 7 to an 8. I love RP!!!

 
I hope the fantastic music on RP doesn't ever distract you enough to accidentally clear any sub-standard aviation gear! ;-)
Posted 4 years ago by buckshot    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:

For those interested, i just started this biography that was published late last year and i am hooked. 
 

He just had to have emergency throat surgery due to an infection. It's explained in his instagram account

https://www.instagram.com/officialthe_the/
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]

I was deeply engrossed in writing an interim flight clearance for a substitute main landing gear tire for a KC-130J when the music snatched my attention away from calculating the reducing in allowable braking force.

When music does that to me, I usually end up bumping it a point - in this case from a 7 to an 8. I love RP!!!

Posted 4 years ago by scott_bruce    [ Reply ]
Seen them 3 times, on this tour, on the Dusk tour, and the recent Comeback Tour. Three of the best shows I've ever seen.
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by chix    [ Reply ]
The guitar intro made me think it was gonna be a Knopfler tune... which is  a good thing.
Posted 5 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]

For those interested, i just started this biography that was published late last year and i am hooked. 
Posted 5 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
do i detect an unsung RadioHead influencer?
 

 
Never heard this particular The The song - I thought it was RH too.
Posted 6 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Yep, I'm with Meg on this one. 
{#Arrowd}
Posted 8 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
do i detect an unsung RadioHead influencer?
 

 
Me too? Yeah, in the chorus
Posted 8 years ago by CHuLoYo    [ Reply ]
do i detect an unsung RadioHead influencer?
 
Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Matt Johnson = god-like
Posted 8 years ago by pumpkins3    [ Reply ]
 tee_dee wrote:
This is some of the best music that most people never heard.  As my buddy said, his publicist should have been fired!

 
+1
Posted 8 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
This is some of the best music that most people never heard.  As my buddy said, his publicist should have been fired!
Posted 8 years ago by tee_dee    [ Reply ]
 MToschi wrote:
Pretty difficult to find a more profound song writer than MJ. Word has it he is working a new album. Although his brother Andy Dog just died and I imagine some time will be taken reflecting before more writng. 

 
So sad about his brother - who did all the original art work for the albums up to Mind Bomb including the singles. Not sure why the label changed the covers overtime. Makes no sense.

It's been a real shame he's had such a hard time with his record label. He delivered an entire album (Gun Sluts) but they didn't think there was a radio-friendly hit so they shelved it. A big FU to his fans.
Posted 8 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Pretty difficult to find a more profound song writer than MJ. Word has it he is working a new album. Although his brother Andy Dog just died and I imagine some time will be taken reflecting before more writng. 
Posted 8 years ago by MToschi    [ Reply ]
first time in Liz
Posted 8 years ago by eader    [ Reply ]
Mr Kcar, let it not be forgotten that the lady who said "I'll have what she's having" immediately after that iconic scene was Rob Reiner's mother.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
A stripped-down Radiohead. (Not a bad thing.)
Posted 9 years ago by DeemerDave    [ Reply ]
8 > 9 Fabulous!
Posted 9 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Matt close to his best here - great track.
Posted 9 years ago by Qtraxnetau    [ Reply ]



 Stingray wrote:
FINALLY - YES-YES-YES!

THIS IS ROCK'N'ROLL of the true eclectic kind!

GREAT BAND of mastermind Matt Johnson!

LIVE they are an unforgettable experience!

My first 10 in month!!!

 

 

Gif of Meg Ryan having a fake orgasm in "When Harry Met Sally"


Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Really want more! - any word on new material? Ready to push the "buy" button.  :-)
Posted 10 years ago by nszasz    [ Reply ]
The The best at what they are and a league of their own. When will they produce another album?
Posted 10 years ago by orangecraig    [ Reply ]
Delicious song. Thanks.
Posted 10 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
Seriously jangly guitar. I bow down.
Posted 11 years ago by donnyballgame    [ Reply ]
I heard this on RP and bought it off Itunes lickety-split.
Posted 11 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Maybe I'm too late, but I'm starting to think Marr is a kind of Midas. Everything he touches turn into gold.
Posted 11 years ago by mauguima    [ Reply ]
First listen to this....thanks so much Bill for turning me onto so, so much music that I love. {#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

GODLIKE IS NOT ENOUGH!!!

 

2 suspicious folks rated the song to be a "1"

Floyd-fans, I bet!

I'm a Floyd fan and I like The The...

 

Posted 11 years ago by bendame    [ Reply ]
Matt Johnson is one of the greats and our favorite artist. This song like so many of his is just outstanding. Time to stop the soundtracks Matt and reward all your loyal fans with some new music and a tour - its only fair :) Search for matt johnson on our website www.qtrax.net.au for our full opinion!
Posted 11 years ago by Qtraxnetau    [ Reply ]
Awesome Matt,just wish there was a new offering from you!
Posted 11 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Excellent. Period.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 justsomeone wrote:
Oh Matt, where art thou?
 

Does anyone know if this guy is ever going to record again? I've been unable to find anything.
Posted 11 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]

GODLIKE IS NOT ENOUGH!!!

 

2 suspicious folks rated the song to be a "1"

Floyd-fans, I bet!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
CAN WE ALSO GIVE 20's.....?
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Oh Matt, where art thou?
Posted 12 years ago by justsomeone    [ Reply ]
 htowncoog wrote:
Still a 9. Love the lyrics, I can relate.

So glad I was able to see The The on the Mind Bomb tour with Johnny Marr on gtr.

 
I saw the same show in Toronto. Two of my rock idols on the stage together. Matt is an unbelievable songwriter - Dusk is definitely a top-three album for me! This is a good tune, and a nice groove. Keep it up, RP. 
Posted 12 years ago by dave3ld    [ Reply ]
 htowncoog wrote:
Still a 9. Love the lyrics, I can relate.

So glad I was able to see The The on the Mind Bomb tour with Johnny Marr on gtr.

  I caught them on tour a number of years ago, possibly the Mind Bomb tour.  It was before the internet, and I had to call Ticketmaster to buy the tickets — and it took sooooo long for the agent to even FIND "The The" in the system!!  And /or she wasn't understanding what I was saying the name of the band was (and she had never heard of them).  Arrrgggh.......I was getting so frustrated worrying they would sell out by the time she would find them for me!  Great show though — I was blown away by how many musicians playing such a variety of instruments he had on stage at one time (not being a "classical orchestra").

Posted 12 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Awesome!  Could really stand to hear more The The here - incredible band (aka Matt Johnson)!
Posted 12 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]

This sounds pretty cool!


Posted 12 years ago by Vinni_NL    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:
Anyone know what this guy is doing now? I haven't been able to find out if/when he'll put out another record.
 
He's still going - see his website This is the Day. There's also info on Wikipedia. 

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
12 For me!!!!!  Stingray wrote:
11
 


Posted 13 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
Can hear more than a little influence on, at least, Porcupine Tree.  Smart guys...
Posted 13 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
11
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I NEVER (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) say so - NEVER EVER!

But this song is a clear "11"
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 LastChance wrote:
Must you yell so loudly?

 Stingray wrote:
FINALLY - YES-YES-YES!

THIS IS ROCK'N'ROLL of the true eclectic kind!

GREAT BAND of mastermind Matt Johnson!

LIVE they are an unforgettable experience!

My first 10 in month!!!

 
 
I can hear a bit of Acoustic as well ...


Posted 14 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
Still a 9. Love the lyrics, I can relate.

So glad I was able to see The The on the Mind Bomb tour with Johnny Marr on gtr.

Posted 14 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
 lattalo wrote:
 Concrete Blonde

tzzzz...!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
10 !


Edit:
quote Last Chance : "Must you yell so loudly?"

You forgot  "But..."

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
How to ruin a good riff with an horrible vocal melody.
Posted 14 years ago by mauflex    [ Reply ]
Must you yell so loudly?

 Stingray wrote:
FINALLY - YES-YES-YES!

THIS IS ROCK'N'ROLL of the true eclectic kind!

GREAT BAND of mastermind Matt Johnson!

LIVE they are an unforgettable experience!

My first 10 in month!!!

 


Posted 14 years ago by LastChance    [ Reply ]


 ROCK'N'ROLL of the true eclectic kind!




Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Amazing....
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Anyone know what this guy is doing now? I haven't been able to find out if/when he'll put out another record.
Posted 14 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Nice!!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I feel like the vocal in this one has shades of one of the Buckleys (though I can't decide if it's Tim or Jeff).
Posted 14 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
freakin awesome. love the texture of the vinyl transfer, but the the is still timeless.
Posted 14 years ago by arudger    [ Reply ]

7 {#Arrow} 8

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
CLEAR 10!
Thanks Bill!

PS
together with Graham Parker the most underrated band of true CLASS!
And who played the guitar here...?

Posted 15 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
A solid 9! Matt Johnson has moments of extraordinary song writing.
Posted 15 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:

No!  He meant the Chinese Cover Band, Sushi and the Leechees.

 
No she meant Siouxsie and The Banshees.

Posted 15 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
 bronorb wrote:

I think you mean "Siouxsie and The Banshees".

 
No!  He meant the Chinese Cover Band, Sushi and the Leechees.

Posted 15 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
The The / Matt Johnnson universe had an incredible effect on me as a teen... Today many years later the music still stands strong - also the NakedSelf stuff...
Posted 15 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
Wow yeah..... ** 7 **
Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 shanester wrote:
Like the The.....

This song....
 

You could have saved a key stroke {#Sealed}


Posted 16 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Like the band..... This song....
Posted 16 years ago by shanester    [ Reply ]
lattalo wrote:
Some of the best music from this period, wouldn't mind hearing some Concrete Blonde or Susie and The Banchees old stuff.
I think you mean "Siouxsie and The Banshees".
Posted 16 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
Love it!!
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
I was looking at Irish band names and thinking "many of them are The Something", then naturally The The came to my mind. But the thing is, apart from the name, I knew nothing about this band. I can't remember hearing anything from them before. Then a few minutes later, there you are, The The on Paradise! Can you read my mind? That's freaky.
Posted 17 years ago by Brestois    [ Reply ]
Some of the best music from this period, wouldn't mind hearing some Concrete Blonde or Susie and The Banchees old stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
ambliance wrote:
Well at least tell me what his restaurant is called, then I can sneak in, in a beard or something. It's called The La Trattoria. You mean La Trattoria. No. The La Trattoria means The The Trattoria. I know. Interesting. Look I have to go to the La Bathroom, and I'll be back in a sec.
Eat the fucking cookie!!
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Well at least tell me what his restaurant is called, then I can sneak in, in a beard or something. It's called The La Trattoria. You mean La Trattoria. No. The La Trattoria means The The Trattoria. I know. Interesting. Look I have to go to the La Bathroom, and I'll be back in a sec.
Posted 17 years ago by ambliance    [ Reply ]
fretman wrote:
Hmm... I thought they were an eighties band that disappeared by the '90s. Not that they should have, but this is no "Uncertain Smile".
More ignorance, heaven forbid an artist should evolve from the one song you know from them that's 25 years old. NakedSelf is quite good and has some real gems on it and if you had followed Matt's development over the years it makes perfect sense and yes it is a bit darker than some of the earlier stuff, but then again his earliest stuff was quite dark.
Posted 17 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
eastcoast wrote:
Another one of those 90's bands that disappeared in the pop culture.
Not to insult you, but this statement is incredibly wrong. Matt Johnson/The The have been growing strong since the eighties and have done nothing less than put out one fantastic album out after another. He/They were never "in the pop culture", you would know this if you paid attention to the culture outside of the "pop" world. He's just one more in a long line of excellent artists that get ignored by pop media primarily because his work goes over the heads of the masses.
Posted 17 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
DrLex wrote:
Yeah, Bill is actually an advanced AI with plans for world domination. The webcam images you see are rendered 3D models of a virtual Bill. Some day, RP will emit a signal that will turn all listeners into mutant killer zombies.
mmh, mutant killer zombies. Maybe we ARE already and no one noticed??
Posted 17 years ago by werner    [ Reply ]
Uncertain Smile was a great song - best Jools Holland ever did
Posted 17 years ago by MatClarke    [ Reply ]
This is pretty cool. Doesn't sound a thing like what I remember The The sounding like from the 80s. Which isn't meant to knock the 80's The The--just pointing out the difference.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
dwhayslett wrote:
Oh, geez, be serious, will ... BRAINS
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Hmm... I thought they were an eighties band that disappeared by the '90s. Not that they should have, but this is no "Uncertain Smile". eastcoast wrote:
Another one of those 90's bands that disappeared in the pop culture.
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
d-mac wrote:
Should this be catalogued as: "Whisperers, The The The"?
Posted 17 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
I'm falling asleep from this subdued, quiet, slowwwwwwwwww music set. I'm at the office, for godsakes, I need some PEP!
Posted 17 years ago by Essbee    [ Reply ]
great follow up to Long TIme Traveller!
Posted 17 years ago by babagaga    [ Reply ]
This is one of my favorite tracks off this CD! Great lyrics, great depth to the arrangement which has always been one of his strengths! If you don't have NakedSelf, I highly recommend it!
Posted 18 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
Another one of those 90's bands that disappeared in the pop culture.
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Should this be catalogued as: "Whisperers, The The The"?
Posted 18 years ago by d-mac    [ Reply ]
DrLex wrote:
Yeah, Bill is actually an advanced AI with plans for world domination. The webcam images you see are rendered 3D models of a virtual Bill. Some day, RP will emit a signal that will turn all listeners into mutant killer zombies.
Oh, geez, be serious, will ... BRAINS
Posted 18 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Bravo! Keep The The coming.
Posted 18 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
DrLex wrote:
Yeah, Bill is actually an advanced AI with plans for world domination. The webcam images you see are rendered 3D models of a virtual Bill. Some day, RP will emit a signal that will turn all listeners into mutant killer zombies.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
NewHorizons wrote:
Wow... Exact same set a month and a half later... Is Bill a computer?
Yeah, Bill is actually an advanced AI with plans for world domination. The webcam images you see are rendered 3D models of a virtual Bill. Some day, RP will emit a signal that will turn all listeners into mutant killer zombies.
Posted 18 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
NewHorizons wrote:
Wow... Exact same set two months later... Is Bill a computer?
No, he is not, but how are you supposed to make a 24/7 program alone if not be recycling some playlists? :-) This happens regularly if you liten a lot, but the variety is still large enough for my taste.
Posted 18 years ago by sjuttiosju    [ Reply ]
NewHorizons wrote:
Wow... Exact same set a month and a half later... Is Bill a computer?
The easy answer is 'Yes'.
Posted 18 years ago by AnchorMan    [ Reply ]
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
don't feel bad they don't know a damn thing about you either?
Posted 18 years ago by fcatalao    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Divine! Goes great with this last set of songs! The The - The Whisperers Feist - Mushaboom Cesaria Evora - Sodade Jesse Cook - Fall at Your Feet (w/ Danny Wilde) Mazzy Star - Be My Angel George Harrison - Here Comes The Sun (Live)
Wow... Exact same set a month and a half later... Is Bill a computer?
Posted 18 years ago by NewHorizons    [ Reply ]
Divine! Goes great with this last set of songs! The The - The Whisperers Feist - Mushaboom Cesaria Evora - Sodade Jesse Cook - Fall at Your Feet (w/ Danny Wilde) Mazzy Star - Be My Angel George Harrison - Here Comes The Sun (Live)
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
It's not the "Mind Bomb" but good none the less.
Posted 18 years ago by grassfolk420    [ Reply ]
excellent. haven't heard much from The The since the late 80s but maybe should pursue this one...
Posted 18 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Matt Johnson is an excellent lyricist. "You gotta grow..." An obvious, straightforward message, but the way he builds towards it is very well done.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
I have to disagree with some of the other commenters. This is the only really good track on the album, the rest is pretty much aimless. Thematically (loneliness) this song fits better on Dusk.
Posted 19 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Bought this album after listening to The The here. It's an excellent CD.
Posted 19 years ago by jcs    [ Reply ]
kmh wrote:
I NEED TO BUY THIS!!!!!!!!
Yes you do - this is a great album and the kind you can listen to over and over. Great lyrics. Looking forward to his (their) next one
Posted 19 years ago by szasz    [ Reply ]
I NEED TO BUY THIS!!!!!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by KMH    [ Reply ]
nice intro
Posted 19 years ago by RPsavedme    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
I know I live under a rock. I really know nothing about this band but I really like this song.
don't feel bad they don't know a damn thing about you either?
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
I really know nothing about this band but I really like this song.
One of the better tracks of his/their last album... Matt Johnson is the singer/writer and consistent factor in The The
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Nice and simple. Enjoye the smooth beat.
Posted 20 years ago by yohann    [ Reply ]
Oops, I accidentally started really diggin' this...
Posted 20 years ago by lotus_65    [ Reply ]
I know I live under a rock. I really know nothing about this band but I really like this song.
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
BTW, the song title misses an h...
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Platypus wrote:
same here
Yup, I found the version of Hanky Panky (The The Vs. Hank) with the originals and the the the ;) versions alternatively together on one CD... nice...
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]