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Cocteau Twins — Iceblink Luck
Album: Heaven or Las Vegas
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Released: 1990
Length: 3:13
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I’m seeming to be lit, alive
I’m happy again, calmer, calm in time
Suppose the daughter of yourself will
Be the same, but you’re a match

You're the match of cherry coal
That will burn this whole madhouse down
You’ll not throw open like the worn-out safe
More like a love that's a bottle of exquisite stuff, best

You yourself and your father
Don’t know so, but in your own ways
You're really both bonesetters
Thank you for mending me, baby

You're the match of cherry coal
That will burn this whole madhouse down
You’ll not throw open like the worn-out safe
You would seem more like being from that same bottle
Of exquisite stuff is
You are the match of cherry coal that will burn
This whole madhouse down on the floor
Open like the worn-out safe

You yourself and your father
Don’t know so, but in your own ways
You’re really both bonesetters
Thank you for mending me, baby
Comments (227)add comment
 Proclivities wrote:

Use the PSD if you don't like the song. You shouldn't feel compelled to go on about your "rather elaborate" or "waaaay too elborate (sic)" setup.


I agree, however, I am needing to psd alot more often.  Not to this comment, but as a general comment. I never used to have to do it at all.  
Posted 4 months ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
Play more Cocteau Twins!
Posted 6 months ago by John42    [ Reply ]
 jelgator wrote:

Really, don't you have anything else to worry about?  This is a thread about a song by the Cocteau twins.  The constant political crap is boring at this point.


EVERYTHING is political.  Or think about this; Is not talking politics more important that your very freedom?
Posted 1 year ago by bviner    [ Reply ]
I'm shocked by the low rating: solid 8 here
Posted 1 year ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
dipshits out of their minds rating this a 1or2
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
A cheezy ABBA copy band? Awful. Read the lyrics- the description "BARFO" was invented for this....
Posted 2 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:
glad to know there are some sib fans here


Would like to hear her on RP also (not sure I EVER have)..?
Posted 2 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 2Hawks wrote:

Anybody else hear, "You're the batch of cherry coke"?




I just came here to post the exact same thing!
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 jelgator wrote:

Really, don't you have anything else to worry about?  This is a thread about a song by the Cocteau twins.  The constant political crap is boring at this point.



I like the Cocteau Twins but that's not why I return. I like the music and diverse discussions including political ones from around the world. I find people who police other people's perspectives more tiresome than those who espouse opinions with which I disagree.


Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Perhaps a good entry point for CT - but like others have shared, there are much better tracks to be savored. 
Posted 3 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Anybody else hear, "You're the batch of cherry coke"?
Posted 3 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
Hypnotic, mesmerizing, super-addictive stuff! This has always fired all the right synapses for me. I'm so glad when I hear them on RP.
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Only 6.5 average, due to the quite prominent low rating tail. Dunno why. 
Posted 3 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 Bat wrote:

Love the sound of her voice but I can't understand a single work she's singing.

It's nice that the RP web site has the lyrics but unless I start from the beginning of the song I can't recognize enough to find the place in the lyrics.


this is the paradox of cocteau twins.  you read the lyrics and you say to yourself, "oh yeah, I can hear that". without them i'm lucky to pick out 10% of them correctly.

i find the cadence/tempo/whatever-you-call-it to the lyrics to be really cool.
Posted 3 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
Oh yes. 
Posted 3 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
Love the sound of her voice but I can't understand a single work she's singing.

It's nice that the RP web site has the lyrics but unless I start from the beginning of the song I can't recognize enough to find the place in the lyrics.
Posted 3 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
 robertomiller wrote:
ABBA cadabra...
 
My first thought.
Posted 3 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 jelgator wrote:

Really, don't you have anything else to worry about?  This is a thread about a song by the Cocteau twins.  The constant political crap is boring at this point.
 
Agreed. Rome is burning but this is where we go to forget that fact for a while.
Posted 4 years ago by pinklife2713    [ Reply ]
 newyorkone wrote:
schopiebettyford wrote:
Wow. I haven't heard this since my junior year of high school. So great to hear today....
Sounds like we're about the same age :) MORE COCTEAU TWINS and NO they absolutely do not sound like ABBA. WTF??
 
Glad I scrolled down. COCTEAU TWINS are unique, wonderful. I DO hear *touches* of ABBA in this song. And there is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that they're perfectly aware of it. I find this salute fascinating, as is most of anything the TWINS produce. Just as a side note, I think ABBA is a fascinating band as well. Apparently, it is better if I state that it's not the SAME  fascination 
Posted 4 years ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
perfect. bliss. 
 

you have good taste.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Awesome weirdness.  
Posted 5 years ago by annds    [ Reply ]
As the time goes on they just get better.
Posted 5 years ago by HectorPascal    [ Reply ]
“You’re a macho cherry-cola” wtf
Posted 5 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
Merci Radio Paradise, le temps passe mais les belles chansons restent ...
Posted 5 years ago by jeanloulou    [ Reply ]
glad to know there are some sib fans here
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
perfect. bliss. 
Posted 5 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
Was sure (again) this was Jane Siberry when I heard it out of the corner of my ear.
 

I just posted the SAME comment!  ;)  great ear.
Posted 5 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
grabbed my ears... thought it was Jane Siberry!  I forgot all about the Cocteau Twins, thanx for being awesome as always RP!  and taking me down memory lane.  :)
Posted 5 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
Nice to be reminded that Scotland was the epi-centre of musical creativity in the 80's. The rest of the world looked on in awe and continued to produce post-punk junk.
Posted 5 years ago by sandymcp    [ Reply ]
 TerrorGovernor wrote:
Love me some Cocteau Twins, unlike Trump, who just wants Russian hooker twins
 
Really, don't you have anything else to worry about?  This is a thread about a song by the Cocteau twins.  The constant political crap is boring at this point.
Posted 6 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 TerrorGovernor wrote:
Love me some Cocteau Twins, unlike T****, who just wants Russian hooker twins
 
Why even soil the comments for this cool song with the mention of his name?
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Love me some Cocteau Twins, unlike Trump, who just wants Russian hooker twins
Posted 6 years ago by TerrorGovernor    [ Reply ]
this song always makes me crave a magic cherry cola
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Was sure (again) this was Jane Siberry when I heard it out of the corner of my ear.
Posted 6 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Odd, yes, but beautiful. 
Posted 6 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Have always liked ABBA.
Posted 6 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
It was a mistake to check the lyrics while the song was playing, and they were being sung. Can't be undone, unfortunately. Unlucky me.
Posted 7 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Sorry, haters. This band was amazing and seminal to multiple genres of modern music. If if this particular song doesn't sit with you, others ought.
Posted 7 years ago by NelsonBlack    [ Reply ]
Only 6.5 people? Come on! This started it all!
Posted 7 years ago by stickers11    [ Reply ]
ABBA cadabra...
Posted 7 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
likee mucho - "More like a love that's a bottle of exquisite stuff, yes"  yes  yes  yes
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 tiare wrote:

Normally I am willing to give a song a chance, and as I am usually listening to Radioparadise through a rather elaborate set up that involves my cell phone, I leave it on. But this time I just could not stomach it! She sounds sort of like she is just spinning out of control, out of this universe, and every time I thought, whew, finally -no she's back!

Please please do not play this song again. If not for me, for my waaaay too elborate set up that I must keep in place to tune in to the otherwise outstanding Radio Paradise.
 
Use the PSD if you don't like the song. You shouldn't feel compelled to go on about your "rather elaborate" or "waaaay too elborate (sic)" setup.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Wonderful, wonderful! 

Love that box set of their CD singles, as well the their fantastic albums. 
Posted 8 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
Many more good songs on this album past Heaven or Las Vegas.  This one is my fav.
Posted 8 years ago by agd3    [ Reply ]
Sounds a bit like ABBA to me... {#Smile}
Posted 8 years ago by rgabriel    [ Reply ]
Takes me back to being thrown in a metal dustbin (trashcan) aged 6, the older boys were kicking the bin and shouting insults at me, this is what it sounded like from the bottom of the bin.        Still havnt forgiven my brother for the suggestion.

Posted 9 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
The apparent syntax and general structure of the words appear to be consistent with the English language, and words seep through that are very English sounding, but who the hell knows? I almost don't want to read the lyrics. The mystery may be part of the appeal. The overall sound created by this band resembles a landscape that may or may not have any correspondence in the outside world. Rather peculiar, I'd say.

 
Agree.  And ilikeitalot
Posted 9 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
The apparent syntax and general structure of the words appear to be consistent with the English language, and words seep through that are very English sounding, but who the hell knows? I almost don't want to read the lyrics. The mystery may be part of the appeal. The overall sound created by this band resembles a landscape that may or may not have any correspondence in the outside world. Rather peculiar, I'd say.
Posted 9 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
I realy liked this band but not many did.  They have much better songs than this one though...
 
Posted 9 years ago by lavaracer    [ Reply ]
Mind-blowing album, if you are into this type of sound!! {#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
Vibr a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a to
Posted 10 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
Very happy to hear CTs again, it's been far too long ... and I've never heard this particular song before.
Posted 10 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
My thoughts exactly. I first thought this was Jane Siberry too. 
R7-12 wrote:
Wow, that female vocalist from the Cocteau Twins sound just like Jane Siberry. You can hear her sing Calling All Angels here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev5byDGADKs

Track over to the 1:00 mark - that's where the vocals begin.

 


Posted 10 years ago by hyatsuha    [ Reply ]
Wow, that female vocalist from the Cocteau Twins sound just like Jane Siberry. You can hear her sing Calling All Angels here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev5byDGADKs

Track over to the 1:00 mark - that's where the vocals begin.


Posted 13 years ago by R7-12    [ Reply ]
 tiare wrote:
  She sounds sort of like she is just spinning out of control, out of this universe
 
You see that as a negative but I see that as amazing. This album is made up of songs that whirl, float, glide, dance, and spin. The lyrics don't make sense; you can either transform the lyrics into words that make sense to you, or you can hear her voice as a musical instrument.

Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 spaceman wrote:

Yes, please. The whole mix sounds like the song was laminated and then put in a plastic case.

 
Normally I am willing to give a song a chance, and as I am usually listening to Radioparadise through a rather elaborate set up that involves my cell phone, I leave it on. But this time I just could not stomach it! She sounds sort of like she is just spinning out of control, out of this universe, and every time I thought, whew, finally -no she's back!

Please please do not play this song again. If not for me, for my waaaay too elborate set up that I must keep in place to tune in to the otherwise outstanding Radio Paradise.

Posted 13 years ago by tiare    [ Reply ]
 4merdj wrote:
TCT

Guess who the twins are? {#Cool}
 
I didn't know Jay Leno was in a band!
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
TCT

Guess who the twins are? {#Cool}
Posted 13 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
love Love LOVE this song!
Posted 13 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
Imho music Cocteau Twins is very difficult for ABBA, though in ABBA is almost art-rock hits: «Eagle» for example. «Together» of NP, that ABBA, yes {#Rolleyes}

Posted 13 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
Abysmal use of vibrato.
Posted 13 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
More Cocteau Twins please!
Posted 13 years ago by SlinkyJ    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
Why do I think of ABBA?
 
I've never (to my knowledge) heard Cocteau Twins before, but immediately looked over to see which Abba song was playing and wondering why Abba was on RP. That said, the song isn't awful. But then neither was Abba, really.
Posted 13 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
Why do I think of ABBA?
 
Cuz You're really old?

Posted 13 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
 tomfchzboi wrote:
I love the Cocteau twins!
 
And I'm also love. Especially «Four-Calendar Cafe» and this album.

Posted 14 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
seen live=amazing.
Posted 14 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
A perfect way to start my Monday! Great band!


Posted 14 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
I love the Cocteau twins!
Posted 14 years ago by tomfchzboi    [ Reply ]
 decorgirl wrote:
That must be the prettiest bunch of gibberish I have ever heard.   
 
Ditto.  I really didn't want to like it, but I just couldn't help myself.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
That must be the prettiest bunch of gibberish I have ever heard.   
Posted 14 years ago by decorgirl    [ Reply ]
Why do I think of ABBA?
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
 spaceman wrote:

Yes, please. The whole mix sounds like the song was laminated and then put in a plastic case.
 
Part of it is the double-tracking of the vocals - almost like it's been flanged in the process.
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
This is hitting the spot, right about now.
Posted 14 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
nice follow-up to Hooverphonic!
Posted 14 years ago by brownbrown    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Is she singing about cherry cola?  {#Think}
 


LOL
Posted 14 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Is she singing about cherry cola?  {#Think}
 



Posted 14 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]
 djholechek wrote:
*needs to turn the phaser pedal off!
 
Yes, please. The whole mix sounds like the song was laminated and then put in a plastic case.

Posted 14 years ago by spaceman    [ Reply ]
*needs to turn the phaser pedal off!
Posted 14 years ago by djholechek    [ Reply ]
 Frater_Kork wrote:

Its built in, her voice is that weird by default.
 

It is more than one track tho.  She's not Ophelia Addams weird. :)

Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I accept it wholeheartedly this as it is. Elizabeth Fraser has a lovely voice, no matter how she uses it, high or low. Goddess-like greatness. Cocteau Twins beauty!

I wish people would quit comparing artists with other artists, saying Abba-Like and Cure crossed with Abba, or whatever. Can't you all just hear each entity as a whole in itself?! You're not being very original yourself when you make these links, and I think you're depriving yourself, like you're on sensory overload. Relax!

Speaking of links, ...
         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocteau_Twins

>^_^<

Posted 14 years ago by beset    [ Reply ]
Is she singing about cherry cola?  {#Think}
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 nimesay wrote:
memories.........

{#Roflol}
 

...SO with ya on that!
Posted 14 years ago by suebee3    [ Reply ]
 Frater_Kork wrote:

Its built in, her voice is that weird by default.
 
That is weird, thought maybe it had been added. Its the kind of effect you'd get on a reel to reel machine that had a speed stability problem from a worn belt etc...

Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Too much AutoTune..
Posted 15 years ago by old_shep    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Whats with that horrible warbling effect on the vocals, its making me sea-sick...
 
Its built in, her voice is that weird by default.
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
 HarrO wrote:
Abba??
 
I was thinking Jane Siberry with a tick.
Posted 15 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Whats with that horrible warbling effect on the vocals, its making me sea-sick...
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
"More like a love thats a bottle of exquisite stuff, yes"

Sugary sweet! {#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 PureGirl wrote:
This is simply great music, a great album and nice voices. Are they still together?
 
{#No}

Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
 wferrier wrote:
Then you have to tell me which CDS to buy, some are better than others.
 
This CD is the one to get and Treasure is also very good. I can't vouch for their other releases.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
ABBAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Posted 15 years ago by biomedvgh    [ Reply ]

The Cure meet Abba?


Posted 15 years ago by robb104    [ Reply ]
MUTE !  MUTE !  MUTE.... that horrid noise!!!!!!!!!!!

                        


Posted 15 years ago by arissimo    [ Reply ]
memories.........

{#Roflol}
Posted 15 years ago by nimesay    [ Reply ]
Abba??
Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
{#Dance}
Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
If you just took away the horrible wailing, it would sound like a decent new order song-
Posted 15 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
nice set!! eluvium, calexico, hooverphonic and the cocteau twins!!
Posted 15 years ago by brownbrown    [ Reply ]
 RobRyan wrote:
Sounds like Abba to me.
 
Now that I know it's not Abba I'll listen to it again.

Posted 16 years ago by medoras    [ Reply ]
This is simply great music, a great album and nice voices. Are they still together?
Posted 16 years ago by PureGirl    [ Reply ]
I thought the person at the desk next to mine was playing "Dancing Queen" again.
Posted 16 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Abba to me.
Posted 16 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]

Wow!, a singular voice of ms.Elizabeth Fraser   *  8  *


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Droidac wrote:


Nope, that was Jane Siberry on Crow OST. She's a fantasic Canadian singer who was always underrated, IMHO.
 
Oh, good catch there Droidac.  BTW LOVE JANE!
Posted 16 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
 aragon wrote:


Begin with "Treasure", the best of all albums. Now, Frazer does not sing in English. She has invented a language for herself. I think the Cocteau Twins just wanna prove the obvious: one does not need to know the lyrics to like a song. One creates the song when listening to it.

Enjoy!

 

I thought she was singing about old dolls found in a dusty attic, and that was the treasure. . .but I heard that it's about Aurélia.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
wferrier wrote:
Then you have to tell me which CDS to buy, some are better than others.
Begin with "Treasure", the best of all albums. Now, Frazer does not sing in English. She has invented a language for herself. I think the Cocteau Twins just wanna prove the obvious: one does not need to know the lyrics to like a song. One creates the song when listening to it. Enjoy!
Posted 16 years ago by aragon    [ Reply ]
rickhoran wrote:
its elizabeth frazer, she has the strangest enunciation of words when singing. it is english. i have all their releases and i always wonder what the heck is being said. i have to look up the lyrics all the time.
Then you have to tell me which CDS to buy, some are better than others.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
wferrier wrote:
Cocteau language is infamously hard to decipher. You need a translator. Not sure if Google has one. . .
its elizabeth fraser, she has the strangest enunciation of words when singing. it is english. i have all their releases and i always wonder what the heck is being said. i have to look up the lyrics all the time.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
DebateG wrote:
Every time I hear Cocteau Twins, I think, "That's an interesting song. If only I understood the language they're singing." Apparently, it's English. Am I the only one who just realized this?
Cocteau language is infamously hard to decipher. You need a translator. Not sure if Google has one. . .
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear Cocteau Twins, I think, "That's an interesting song. If only I understood the language they're singing." Apparently, it's English. Am I the only one who just realized this?
Posted 16 years ago by DebateG    [ Reply ]
kindermanltd wrote:
Is this the same girl that sang "It can't rain all the Time" on the original The Crow soundtrack?
Nope, that was Jane Siberry on Crow OST. She's a fantasic Canadian singer who was always underrated, IMHO.
Posted 16 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Their best CD, not a bad track on the entire CD.
Posted 16 years ago by PureGirl    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by coentje    [ Reply ]
Who cares. They sound great.
Posted 16 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
Abba on LSD perhaps.
I need some LSD to listen to this one...... Lets see.....Window Pane will be sufficient.
Posted 16 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
OmegaConcern wrote:
Abba. No question about it. Abba.
No. But I laugh whenever I read this. See? There I go again...
Posted 17 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
OmegaConcern wrote:
Abba. No question about it. Abba.
Yep, guilty as charged. Next! Soon please.
Posted 17 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
newyorkone wrote:
This isn't ABBA and CT doesn't sound anything like ABBA.
Have you heard ABBA lately?
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Theyre good and all, but... Why do they always turn the treble knob to 11 and turn the bass off?
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
One of their cheerier songs, for sure ... still, this whole album has been a favorite of mine since it came out. Abba on LSD :
Posted 17 years ago by doctec    [ Reply ]