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Elbow — Bones of You
Album: The Seldom Seen Kid
Avg rating:
7.2

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Total ratings: 1687









Released: 2008
Length: 4:04
Plays (last 30 days): 1
So I'm there charging around with a juggernaut brow
Overdraft, speeches and deadlines to make
Cramming commitments like cats in a sack
Telephone burn and a purposeful gait

When out of a doorway
The tentacles stretch of a song that I know
And the world moves in slow-mo
Straight to my head like the first cigarette of the day

And it's you and it's me
And we're sleeping through the day
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away

Do I have time? A man of my caliber stood in the street
Like a sleepwalking teenager I know
And I dealt with this years ago
I took a hammer to every memento

But image on image like beads on a rosary
Pulled through my head as the music takes hold
And the sickener hits, I can work till I break
But I love the bones of you that I will never escape

And it's you and it's me
And we're sleeping through the day
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away

And I can't move my arm
For the fear that you will wake
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away

And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away

And it's you and it's me
And we're sleeping through the day
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away
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Only hearing this for the first time today somehow.  And, wow, it would be an 8 just on the strength of the lyrics even if it was just a recording of RFK Jr reading them with no music.  Plus 1 since it is Elbow.
 Clarentine wrote:

Everything about this album is fantastic.



Couldn't agree more. The Seldom Seen Kid is a regular on my playlist. I was lucky enough to see Elbow play live several times but at the Lattitude Festival in 2012 they played almost the entire album. Utterly sublime. 
Everything about this album is fantastic.
So many groups churn out songs with such trite repetitive minimal meaningless lyrics. Not so Elbow. A masterclass in song writing and playing. Guy Garvey's talent is outstanding.
Saw them playing this album, live at the Latitudes festival. Simply one of the best gigs I have ever seen.  
 Roguewarer wrote:

“And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away”

What a perfect description of being lost in and carried away by a memory!

I LOVE Elbow, thanks to RP.

So very humbled & grateful!



i have so many favorites on the seldom seen kid, and it changes all the time. this one i think is my current fav. so good. so, so good.  elbow always does amazing things with lyrics and it always blows my mind. 

really nice to hear right after Steely Dan - Kid Charlemagne.
eVERything i've heard on this Elbow album has been quite GoOD!
anyone else hear Jonny Greenwood in the guitar riff?
“And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away”

What a perfect description of being lost in and carried away by a memory!

I LOVE Elbow, thanks to RP.

So very humbled & grateful!
 lbaltz wrote:

I often think the vocals sound like Peter Gabriel.  On this track I'm hearing restrained Pete Townsend...




I'm not sure if it was the vocals exactly, but I hear Coldplay - specifically on Mirrorball.
There are some bands that are just so incredibly -- ON...the...BEAT -- and Elbow is one of them. This is some of their most evocative stuff...
 countyman wrote:

The video of this song  is mesmerizing.



It's been so long since I'd seen it, I'd forgotten. Thanks for reminder - worth watching for sure.
The video of this song  is mesmerizing.
"Straight to my head like the first cigarette of the day"

I don't smoke , but I get it. Guy is one of the best lyricists!
Know every word to this album........boy talk about growing on you......this music has lots of meaning to me.
Melt...
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
RP has turned me into quite the Elbow fanboy.

  
Totally ! 
RP has turned me into quite the Elbow fanboy.
It's up to a 9 from me today, I'm afraid.  Sounds better than ever.

I can still hear "What Are You Afraid Of?": West Indian Girl

plus something from The Bends.
Turn it up and give those woofers a workout...ooooohhhhh yeaaahhhhh
Amazing voice, writing, and playing. Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd8cnPUMPF0 for pure beauty.
 Nobb wrote:
Can't help it, tried hard, but this is the most an
noying voice in the music business.

 
Bob Dylan claimed that distinction many years ago.
Can't help it, tried hard, but this is the most an
noying voice in the music business.
Guitar rates a 10 all by itself
I often think the vocals sound like Peter Gabriel.  On this track I'm hearing restrained Pete Townsend...
Elbow fans in the SF Bay Area- they're playing at The Fox Theater in Oakland end of May, 5/27 !! 
One thing about this group: there's a lot going on in each song! It's all well done, and the overall effect can be quite interesting and catchy!
{#Music}
Great cd, great band and great live!

More Elbow: bumper stickers should be issued!

{#Clap}
New discovery.  Sweet
I discovered this band only recently, I mean discovered them for myself, I assume that they have been here all along. Anyway, I think they are fantastic. I saw them on Jools Holland and then watched a concert on Palladia and that cemented the fandom.
 stevendejong wrote:

Do buy it. Many songs are not played here, and they are wonderful.

 
One thing I can tell you for certain, my brother, is that I will be buying all of the work of Elbow.  In time, my friend, in time...{#Mrgreen}
 paultron wrote:
{#Cry} wah wah waaaah! ah well, can't please everybody. i love this song; insanely good album too {#Good-vibes} 

 
I was just thinking to myself " What is it that makes me love these guys so much?" and couldn't come up with a specific answer.
But love their stuff, I surely do.
Interesting segue!  Making Elbow - "Bones of You" follow Boxer Rebellion - "Diamonds" really emphasizes the piss sour noise that Elbow make.  Foul.
{#Cry} wah wah waaaah! ah well, can't please everybody. i love this song; insanely good album too {#Good-vibes} 
 Deadwing wrote:
Elbow...
Is there anything these guys can't do? 

 
At least one thing: Write a decent track that I like.{#Razz}
 omersegev wrote:
My ears are so tired of this band

 
Hear hear!
My ears are so tired of this band
Thanks, Bill, for turning me on to this band ... although it seems I was asleep "5 years ago and 5,000 miles away" when this was released.  Oh well, better late than never.
I really like this song. It's got some really interesting sounds going on, and it's especially impressive at high volume!
Elbow...
Is there anything these guys can't do? 
I used to be not very fond of these guys, but now I really like them quite a bit.
This is good.
 rdo wrote:

I have not bought it yet.  The whole disc gets played here.  I am not sure if it makes much sense to buy it since I listen to this web-cast so much.
 
Do buy it. Many songs are not played here, and they are wonderful.
I was pleasantly surprised to see Elbow perform in the London Olympics closing ceremony.
 kurtster wrote:
Might have to buy this disc.
 
I have not bought it yet.  The whole disc gets played here.  I am not sure if it makes much sense to buy it since I listen to this web-cast so much.
Gotta say I'm liking everything I hear from these boys.
Might have to buy this disc.
 kingart wrote:
Are you suggesting that non-baby males don't have a legitimate interest in boobs?
 
yeah ;o)
ohhhh. i adore this song. just made my day. thanks, bill!
 Gregorama wrote:


Yes-thanks to Bill for introducing Elbow to us. My new favorite band. Everything they do is creative and well crafted.
 
What they said....
growlin' bass on this one...
Are you suggesting that non-baby males don't have a legitimate interest in boobs?
 Hannio wrote:


Yes, how dare you suggest that males are interested in boobs.
 
well. babies are more interested in boobs! AND THERE...a legitimate interest. :oP
 MJdub wrote:
Finally got to see these guys live back in October.  I'd wanted to see them for about 10 years, and just never was able to for various reasons.  Boy did they deliver; my only complaint is that I wish it lasted longer.  The sound was great, and the synth bass in this song was just awesome — I could feel it in my throat {#Bananajam}
 

I saw them in October at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival. What a great show! Guy Garvey really knows how to work the crowd. 

It was much too short. That was a great afternoon of music with The Low Anthem, Dr. John, DeVotchka and Elbow all on the same stage. 
 Jeff09 wrote:
Bill, thanks.  I was introduced to Elbow on RP...very, very good stuff.
 



Yes-thanks to Bill for introducing Elbow to us. My new favorite band. Everything they do is creative and well crafted.
 Byronape wrote:

They just like you because your screen name is "Boober".  They are a band and bands have been known to like boobs.
 
brutal
Finally got to see these guys live back in October.  I'd wanted to see them for about 10 years, and just never was able to for various reasons.  Boy did they deliver; my only complaint is that I wish it lasted longer.  The sound was great, and the synth bass in this song was just awesome — I could feel it in my throat {#Bananajam}
 Cynaera wrote:

What a jerk you can be! {#Doh}
 

Yes, how dare you suggest that males are interested in boobs.
...Gasp! ...No! ...This can't be...

...ought I just to let it pass?

.....I mean, really, it's no big deal, right?

.......the song was just winding down into everlasting regret with a horn playing Summertime...

.........and it would have faded out in a few seconds anyway...

...........and after all, that ending probably does go on a bit too long anyway...

......but...        but......

*choke*

{#Fever}

Bill, I've never heard you talk over the ending of a song before. Is this one of those cosmic whimpers, that foretell the beginning of the end? of everything? {#Cry}
OK, so I'm probably overreacting. {#Devil_pimp}

RP is still the best! {#Sunny}


Bill, thanks.  I was introduced to Elbow on RP...very, very good stuff.
 Byronape wrote:

They just like you because your screen name is "Boober".  They are a band and bands have been known to like boobs.

 
What a jerk you can be! {#Doh}
Absolutely LOVE this Elbow tune...{#Dancingbanana}
An instant all-time-favourite...
 boober wrote:
I'm on the Elbow fanlist and get updates all the time....
they e-mailed me personally and wished me a happy birthday....
That's right me... and Elbow are "tight"
 
They just like you because your screen name is "Boober".  They are a band and bands have been known to like boobs.

 RedGuitar wrote:
New CD coming out April 12.
 
It's already out in the UK (March 7) and on March 8 it was released on iTunes in the U.S. & Canada.
I've seen a few songs from the new album were already uploaded to the LRC, hope Bill & Rebecca accept them. as it's a quietly brilliant album (IMO).
Hmmm... thought it was Muse, at first... will have to investigate further...
Elbow is my favorite band name after a body part next to the Cleavage Cindarellas and Buttcrack Barracudas.
New CD coming out April 12.
 boober wrote:
I'm on the Elbow fanlist and get updates all the time....
they e-mailed me personally and wished me a happy birthday....
That's right me... and Elbow are "tight"
 
Ooooh, I wanna be tight with Elbow too! Cool song.


I'm on the Elbow fanlist and get updates all the time....
they e-mailed me personally and wished me a happy birthday....
That's right me... and Elbow are "tight"
I"ve never been a fan of Elbow, but this is really pretty cool.


Is that an autoharp (zither), or is someone strumming the piano strings?
 phoenix wrote:
I hear wisps of Roger Daltry
 
Really?  I flipped over to the playlist because I thought that it was Pete Townshend.

Awesome.
Wonderful.  Love the progression and melody.
 brander wrote:
Alright, I give up! Here I come Amazon! Again.

 

If it's not too late, spring for the CD+DVD version with the live concert at BBC.  Worth the extra bucks.
By far the best album of the last few years. Wonderful melodies, sophisticated arrangements, soul and passion all in harness together with a great and highly individual vocal performance.
 brander wrote:
Alright, I give up! Here I come Amazon! Again.

 
Right with you on that.

 brander wrote:
Alright, I give up! Here I come Amazon! Again.

 

You won't regret it. This entire album is fantastic.
Alright, I give up! Here I come Amazon! Again.

{#Dancingbanana_2}
The background vocals on the chorus sound like something from a Disney movie...from the 40's. It's a small world! {#Cheesygrin}
 malvey254 wrote:
Finally!  Of all the terrific songs on this terrific CD, this one always screamed "Radio Paradise" whenever I heard it, and I've tried to upload it a couple times (had technical issues and was too lazy to convert from a m4a to mp3). 

Elbow is back in the studio now - I'm looking forward to them dominating RP in early 2011 (hopefully).
 

Oh boy, a new Elbow album!

This song might be a late arrival to RP, but it's a happy addition to the playlist.


Made my 3 top CDs !  Thanks R.P.
Finally!  Of all the terrific songs on this terrific CD, this one always screamed "Radio Paradise" whenever I heard it, and I've tried to upload it a couple times (had technical issues and was too lazy to convert from a m4a to mp3). 

Elbow is back in the studio now - I'm looking forward to them dominating RP in early 2011 (hopefully).
Wonderful CD! {#Music}
Really digging the electronic sounds...  Sounds like a winner. 8.
I hear wisps of Roger Daltry
Thank you for finally adding this song to the rotation!!!! {#Notworthy}
This is one song from the original album that is at least as good as the Abbey Road/BBC Concert Orchestra version, IMO.
This Elbow album is one that everyone i know that knows my musical tastes expects me to like but it just does nothing for me.  I'm afraid this track is no different for me.  Its marginally better than the other ones I've heard I suppose.  Oh well there's plenty of stuff I like that other people don't get I suppose.
I have got to buy this album. Every song I've heard is really good.
Is this the first time this song has been played on RP? Shocking to me! Great song from my choice for the CD of the decade!
god I love this band