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Sarah Harmer — Pendulums
Album: All Of Our Names
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:22
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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We are like pendulums
Our arms swinging at our sides
And I am a good little clock
Walking along power lines

I'm thinking like a swinging door
I'm hinging on these changing thoughts
Between the pull up to the shore
And the push off

In the lines of footprints in the snow
All along the edges of the road
And I haven't even walked my block
Since I moved out here years ago

The secret lives of twist ties
The hidden story in one line

In the lines of footprints in the snow
All along the edges of the road
And I haven't even walked my block
Since I moved out here years ago

And we are like pendulums
Our arms swinging at our sides
And I am a good little clock
I'm ticking off the time, the time

The distant lights are twinkling
It means there is a wind
That blows the trees against themselves
And hard into this house I'm sleeping in
I'm sleeping in
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In my dreams, I'm tired and fed up and I walk into my local.
Sarah Harmer is playing a set in the corner, the barman looks at me, and pops a pint on the bar without saying a word.
I sit down, stare into a fine looking APA, breath deeply and smile. 
Posted 1 month ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
Just another American Volkslied.
Posted 2 months ago by thisbody    [ Reply ]
sweet voice - good lyrics
Posted 1 year ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
Monday morning and sleeping in? 
Posted 3 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Ms Harmer is a sweet angel of lyricism. Thank you R & B for playing this fine artist.
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
For all the haters... listen to some of her work with Weeping Tile and you'll be able to understand the artist more.
Posted 4 years ago by Greenman    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:

Less than 3 on a scale of... what?

1..2

Posted 4 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 ice-9 wrote:
 TerryS wrote:


Pendulae
This stuff bothers me too, though I believe "pendula" would be correct.

♫ "We are as pendula..." ♫
 

Posted 4 years ago by ice-9    [ Reply ]
 BijouBijou wrote:
Her voice... <3<3<3
 
Less than 3 on a scale of... what?
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 rita_johnson wrote:

Here ya go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d82YW-OjLKY   -- except that it should end at 3: 20, otherwise (I feel) it spoils this quiet meditative masterpiece. 
 
Posted 5 years ago by rita_johnson    [ Reply ]
 rita_johnson wrote:
She's such a great songwriter.  But self-effacing? My gosh, there is literally nothing on her website. So you'll have to dig around. 
Have a listen to "Basement Apartment" - for everyone who's ever had to live in one.
Her song "Lodestar" is so pure, so poetic, like a sacred moment if you're Canadian (hint: a canoe is involved... or maybe a rowboat).  
 
Here ya go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d82YW-OjLKY
Posted 5 years ago by rita_johnson    [ Reply ]
She's such a great songwriter.  But self-effacing? My gosh, there is literally nothing on her website. So you'll have to dig around. 
Have a listen to "Basement Apartment" - for everyone who's ever had to live in one.
Her song "Lodestar" is so pure, so poetic, like a sacred moment if you're Canadian (hint: a canoe is involved... or maybe a rowboat).  
Posted 5 years ago by rita_johnson    [ Reply ]
I really like Sarah's voice and lyrics. She has a sweet and wistful style. This song definitely deserves more play. 
Posted 5 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Great song, great album !!!

                    
Posted 5 years ago by Michael_in_Paradise    [ Reply ]
Canadian content.
Posted 8 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:

She sounds like about a million other female vocalists these days who all seem to copy the same basic style.

 
Yep.... very blase. I do like her other song (Sailor) heard here on RP, however.
Posted 8 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
She sounds a little like Jill Barber {#Hearteyes}

 
She sounds like about a million other female vocalists these days who all seem to copy the same basic style.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 Crawlmeister wrote:
"Almost" is a great cut from this album.


 


I like it too but the video is extraordinarily silly.  
Posted 11 years ago by funkyalfonso    [ Reply ]
Her voice... <3<3<3
Posted 12 years ago by BijouBijou    [ Reply ]
I bought this album 5 years ago after hearing the last song, Go to Sleep, on another station, Folk Alley. Go to Sleep will mesmerize you, though it didn't put me to sleep. Almost, is her other song that has special meaning in my life about a girl that came into my life, left it, and "almost called your number" is the line.
Posted 13 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
 SinisterDexter wrote:


It's pendulums - and don't call her Shirley!
 

Pendulae
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 OrgoneAccum wrote:
Surely it's Pendula?
 

It's pendulums - and don't call her Shirley!
Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
Surely it's Pendula?
Posted 13 years ago by OrgoneAccum    [ Reply ]
 buddy213 wrote:
Kind of reminds me of Sarah Harmer
 

yeah, me too  {#Confused}
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Dalebarely wrote:
we need to get some Weeping Tile in the playlist
 
Oh, look! Something from Cold Snap!  One song, but it's a start... If you have more/better stuff, upload it, or get a friend to do it, if you're techo-challenged like me... I've never heard them, but I'm open....

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Another really nice one from Sarah.
Posted 14 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
 Crawlmeister wrote:
"Almost" is a great cut from this album.

 

I agree. I also really like "Greeting Card Aisle".
Posted 14 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
Beautiful & dreamy... Kinda reminds me of The Sundays, with a slightly deeper vocal...
Posted 14 years ago by Jimmy86    [ Reply ]
 coldatlantic wrote:
A catchy opener to a solid album.
 
I'd up the "solid" to "terrific," owing IMHO to her arrangements and production values.
Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
"Almost" is a great cut from this album.

Posted 15 years ago by Crawlmeister    [ Reply ]
we need to get some Weeping Tile in the playlist
Posted 15 years ago by Dalebarely    [ Reply ]
She sounds a little like Jill Barber {#Hearteyes}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
the more I hear, the more I want to listen . . .
Posted 15 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Reminds the coyote a little of The Sundays
Posted 15 years ago by coyotecosmic    [ Reply ]
coldatlantic wrote:
A catchy opener to a solid album.
Don't know the album, but this definitely is catchy.
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
A catchy opener to a solid album.
Posted 16 years ago by coldatlantic    [ Reply ]
nice images - a bit sad, but hopeful
Posted 16 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
I've never heard a Sarah Harmer song I haven't liked.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Splendid. She has a very powerful voice and the harmonic structure is solid as hell.
Posted 17 years ago by Zamoeba    [ Reply ]
peyotecoyote wrote:
She sings in colour
I like that, she sings in colour! Wondered how this beautiful song missed my attention an' ratin' it hasn't been played for a coupla years, that why!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Wondered how this beautiful song missed my attention an' ratin' it hasn't been played for a coupla years, that why!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
She sings in colour
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
:(
Posted 17 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
Thank you, RP, for introducing me to Sarah Harmer! I really like this and the "Lodestar" track on the playlist.
Posted 19 years ago by katschi    [ Reply ]
Kind of reminds me of Sarah Harmer
Posted 19 years ago by buddy213    [ Reply ]
Hope I didn't wake anybody with my snoring.
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
niv wrote:
kind of riminds me of frou frou.
Kind of Frou Frou with Indigo Girls qualities mixed in. Sleepy, but nice.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Excellent! Her work with Weeping Tile is good to listen to as well.
Posted 19 years ago by pousso    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Oh rats. I already bought "Almost" from iTunes after hearing it here. Hadn't heard this one before. Now I'm starting to think I'm either gonna have to buy every song separately, or just go for the whole album. Damn, she's good...
Know what you mean. Great stuff.
Posted 19 years ago by fureanbode    [ Reply ]
Oh rats. I already bought "Almost" from iTunes after hearing it here. Hadn't heard this one before. Now I'm starting to think I'm either gonna have to buy every song separately, or just go for the whole album. Damn, she's good...
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
Had to go from a 7 to an 8...I really enjoy this :-)
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
This woman's voice is really nice. Kind of soothing.
Damn straight. I normally find most of this type of music pedestrian pap, but her voice pulls it straight out of the trash-heap.
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
kind of riminds me of frou frou. Need to listen to more..
Posted 19 years ago by niv    [ Reply ]
This woman's voice is really nice. Kind of soothing.
Posted 19 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I will make the comment that she is great (all three songs I've heard - thanks to RP). Must check out more......
Posted 19 years ago by dirtroosters    [ Reply ]
I'm here, I'm here! Sorry to be late, but there was a semi-truck on the shoulder, and a cop asking him what he's doing, and everyone had to slow down and look, and you know how it is. Sarah is most excellent. She's a lovely way to start the day. This is one of my favorites, as well.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Still nothin'?? C'mon people!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
NO comments!!!?? I luzz Ms. Harmer! 8.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]