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Anna Ternheim — Girl Laying Down
Album: Separation Road
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Released: 2006
Length: 2:50
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I know a girl laying down
She's sleeping
Weeks at a time
And when she wakes up
She watches TV
Counting cracks in the ceiling

No, I don't know what she's thinking
So I give up, waiting for someone waiting
Talking to someone, staring

I never come around
I never come around
I left her fifteen years behind
Girl's laying down
Never come around

So much for girl staying
In afraid of
Beeing needed
And seen she watches
The world on a screen
She's distant
And God knows I tried to leave her
But she's got a constant fever

I let it slip my mind
I never come around
I never come around
I left her fifteen years behind

I know a girl laying down
No, I never wasted my time
We have something in common
She's as different as I am
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Personally want to thank RP and Bill for bringing Anna into my musical sphere. Love her voice.
Posted 11 months ago by jimlandwehr2582    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

In her photo: she looks pissed off. 

Why so pissed off? 

I don't think she looks pissed off.... Together with the lyrics, she appears lamentable. Can only hope that she isn't/hasn't gone thru such a situation. She seems like, as mentioned here somewhere, "a fallen angel"! To these eyes, she looks absolutely adorable! 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
Oh Bill, that's priceless after Marvin Gaye's Let's Get it On. Even if unintentional.

The universe gives us some pretty amazing coincidences, doesn't it?
Posted 1 year ago by bmeador    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

In her photo: she looks pissed off. 

Why so pissed off? 



maybe because some of us are not fans of this? idk... ;)
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
William, what are are you trying to do to us at 11am on a work day playing these songs in a row!

Adele: Make You Feel My Love
Marvin Gaye: Let's Get It On
Anna Ternheim: Girl Laying Down

note to self:
I don't think my work colleagues appreciate me turning the lights down in the office!
Posted 1 year ago by Driftwood78    [ Reply ]
hahaha!!
Posted 1 year ago by carmelmik    [ Reply ]
Oh, Bill. Swear all you want, but we know the truth.
Posted 1 year ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
In her photo: she looks pissed off. 

Why so pissed off? 
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 BlackBetty wrote:

Sweden....rox!



And Anna is a fox!
Posted 2 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Sweden....rox!
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
This is a really good song.
Posted 2 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
 Turin wrote:

Great memories around this song. The year 2007, burned in my heart.



For me 2007 was great too. I got married that year after being together for 5 years. That's 15 years ago. Still happily together. 20 years now. Half of my life.
Posted 2 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
 Joe_Hamburg wrote:
+ intro ("White Rabbit")

As the previous poster wrote it's a half-step, alternating vamp (F# - G).  That (Phrygian - maybe?) chord combination was not "invented" by Jefferson Airplane.  But maybe she was inspired by that song - a lot of people were.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Great memories around this song. The year 2007, burned in my heart.
Posted 3 years ago by Turin    [ Reply ]
 DoctorHooey wrote:

This song has really really grown on me. Just great, especially when it explodes into the chorus.

There's only a teeny passing resemblance to White Rabbit - the chords during the verse, alternating up and down a half-step.




+ intro ("White Rabbit")
Posted 3 years ago by Joe_Hamburg    [ Reply ]
This always sounds great.

Silly wish:  Listen to Ternheim perform in a coffee house setting where my friends and I get to sit within 4 metres of the artist.
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Wonderful photo.
Posted 3 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
Powerful
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
I am very thankful for finding Anna here. Every song a 7-9. Thx Bill and Rebecca
Posted 4 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]
I noticed that a few people mentioned Regina Spektor. I can definitely hear her take on the song in my head - a little more spare and her idiosyncratic phrasing. I doubt it'd be better, but it would probably be worthy still.
Posted 4 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Anna Ternheim as a musical artist goes on a stunningly upward trajectory with every song/listen. 
Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]

Michael_Dean wrote: I like the way she reminds me of Jon Anderson

 
westslope wrote:  (BC sage brush steppe)Really?  Am a big fan of old Yes but never would have seen a link to Anna Ternheim.  Hmm......  You might be on to something here.

 

Michael_Dean wrote: Jon & Vangelis' whimsical album "Friends of Mr. Cairo" is an exceptional production, I grasp at any reason to recall it.

Posted 6 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
7 -> 8 - Most excellent  
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
The voice of a goddess. The words of a fallen angel.
Posted 7 years ago by greenbuilding    [ Reply ]
 Michael_Dean wrote:
I like the way she reminds me of Jon Anderson

 
Really?  Am a big fan of old Yes but never would have seen a link to Anna Ternheim.  Hmm......  You might be on to something here.
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Bought the CD and quite like it.  Terrific for those whimsical moments.  
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
The more you play her, the more I like AT, hope to have the chance of seeing her soon around here in Scandinavia!
Posted 8 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]
I like the way she reminds me of Jon Anderson
Posted 8 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]

Posted 9 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Never get tired of listening to this. Think it's the combo of surreal yet prosaic lyrics driven by the inspired, somehow improvised drum score.
True genius.
Posted 9 years ago by xanda    [ Reply ]
So weird, the version on my album has a really annoying string hit along with that piano. This is so much better.
Posted 10 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
Nice voice {#Dance}
Posted 10 years ago by 4rens    [ Reply ]
{#Yes}     
{#Yes} 


 


 


 
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
{#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
You're on a roll Bill. What's next? Oh... Way cool.
Posted 10 years ago by Brammer    [ Reply ]
 BazH wrote:

Not much competition in Sweden, I bet Sophie Zelmani has won a few awards to.

 
Yet more people listen to live music per capita in Sweden than.....................anywhere.
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Deadwing wrote:
Why did I never buy this album?? Sometimes I am the most inexcusable tard...

 

 

Is the rest of the CD this good or better?

This song stands up well after a few listens.


Posted 11 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 BazH wrote:

Not much competition in Sweden, I bet Sophie Zelmani has won a few awards to.

 
You've listed nine songs a ten, two by Hendrix and two by Led Zep, kind of puts your comment in context.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
What an excellent song from an outstanding artist!

8
Posted 11 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
I believe she won `Best Album`` in Sweden and more with this effort .
JTS
 
Not much competition in Sweden, I bet Sophie Zelmani has won a few awards to.
Posted 11 years ago by BazH    [ Reply ]
You skipped the fine intro..
Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I believe she won `Best Album`` in Sweden and more with this effort .
JTS
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
8 > 9
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
 Deadwing wrote:
Why did I never buy this album?? Sometimes I am the most inexcusable tard...
 
Don't be so hard on yourself, we all have regrets. The good news is you can still buy the album. Please use the RP links so they will get a commission.

Cheers,
PJB

Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Awful!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Why did I never buy this album?? Sometimes I am the most inexcusable tard...
Posted 13 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:

If the song is part of my frustration, my comments are pertinent. Of course, that's only if I assume that your assertion is correct. I don't. These forums serve many purposes; comments about the music, random memories evoked by the song, political diatribes and geometric arrangements of dancing bananas, just to name a few. {#Ass}
 
It seems as if the most of the music here causes you "frustration", since the substantial majority of your ratings are "3" or below  - but I agree, the commentary here need not be limited to just the song itself.  Discussion of geometric arrangements is always a good thing.


Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I know Anna is awesome,  she is different as I am

Posted 13 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
What an amazing voice!
Posted 13 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]

Sounds a little like Bjork.


Posted 13 years ago by haybaler    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
I get the tension build up/off kilter rhythm of the verses, but it's the release in the chorus that gets this one a 6. I feel that if she weren't being so precious and arty with the verses I'd be rating this an 8 or 9. YMMV.
 
Totally agree. My head jerked when she painfully rhymed leave her with her having a fever.  Did she really do that?  This rates as "acceptable" to me.
Posted 13 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]

Anna Ternheim - Girl Laying Down, Live acoustic-piano (2006)

This performance was broadcasted on Studio Virtanen by TV8, a swedish tv channel.


Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 calypsus, thanx for link. From the same: My hearts still beats for you It's amazing. Just no words.
Posted 13 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
Some days I think I'm just getting too old for this station when they play too much weird stuff that might be poetic but has no musical quality. Ok, maybe I need a Christmas carol or something, not the depressing music I'm hearing right now.
Posted 14 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
Love.
Posted 14 years ago by titanium667    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
reminds me a bit of a child-like Grace Slick
  Like Grace Slick before the drugs took hold? With the Manic Street Preachers as backing band on this fab number?


Posted 14 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
I get the tension build up/off kilter rhythm of the verses, but it's the release in the chorus that gets this one a 6. I feel that if she weren't being so precious and arty with the verses I'd be rating this an 8 or 9. YMMV.

Posted 14 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Not to sound too redundant, I am really starting to enjoy this effort...
Posted 14 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Nice song, interesting lyrics. Play more please.
Posted 14 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
 Kite_Flyer wrote:
This has grown on me.
Perhaps it is my mood.

7
 

Me, too....all of her songs played on RP have grown on me. Love it.
Posted 14 years ago by kellis    [ Reply ]

Anna Ternheim by *thomsontm
Thomas  ©2009-2010 *thomsontm
https://www.tmtapplecore.com/

16" x 12" Oil on Canvas

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Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Anna always deserves a {#Dancingbanana}  She's the bestest.
Posted 14 years ago by pugifat    [ Reply ]

Anna Ternheim - "Girl Laying Down" Live (2006)
Anna live on "Musikjournalen Live" SR P3, sep 13 2006.


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 liquidbleue wrote:
This forum is for comments about the song, not  to unleash your frustrations
I like Anna's music
 
If the song is part of my frustration, my comments are pertinent. Of course, that's only if I assume that your assertion is correct. I don't. These forums serve many purposes; comments about the music, random memories evoked by the song, political diatribes and geometric arrangements of dancing bananas, just to name a few. {#Ass}

Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to hear Rusted Root, not Robbie Robertson.
Posted 14 years ago by donna_birichina    [ Reply ]
liquidbleue wrote:
This forum is for comments about the song, not to unleash your frustrations
I like Anna's music
Now that you mention it, I love this forum because it really doesn't have any rules - or obvious moderation.
Love the syncopation in this, frequently used to color a tune with edgy energy.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 Gednabb wrote:
It's LYING down, Amy.
Guess the record publisher is as ignorant as you.
No one in this country can speak anymore.
 
Why can't those durned furriners lern to speak English as good as we do here? By the way; what country is it you are in? 
Posted 14 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
reminds me a bit of a child-like Grace Slick
Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 Danimal174 wrote:


The jerkiness is actually what drew me to the song and caused me to like it. I bought the CD based on this song and haven't been disappointed with it.

(BTW, you get bonus points for "jerkiness"...great way of describing the melody of the verses.)  {#High-five}
 
Same here...though I thought "syncopation" rather than "jerkiness".  But you gave me a new word to use so people don't look at me funny.  :)


Posted 14 years ago by strylib    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
Love the chorus, but the jerkiness of the verses still need a more time to grow on me.
 

The jerkiness is actually what drew me to the song and caused me to like it. I bought the CD based on this song and haven't been disappointed with it.

(BTW, you get bonus points for "jerkiness"...great way of describing the melody of the verses.)  {#High-five}
Posted 14 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
This has grown on me.
Perhaps it is my mood.

7


Posted 14 years ago by Kite_Flyer    [ Reply ]
 Gednabb wrote:
It's LYING down, Amy.
Guess the record publisher is as ignorant as you.
No one in this country can speak anymore.
 

I totaly agre.
Posted 15 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
i'm a fan.  what an album.
Posted 15 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
,,,,guess what finger I'm holdin up for some of you ?
clue,,,its not a thumb !
,,and I like this,,#9 !

Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
I love Anna.
Posted 15 years ago by titanium667    [ Reply ]
This forum is for comments about the song, not  to unleash your frustrations
I like Anna's music
Posted 15 years ago by liquidbleue    [ Reply ]
Love the chorus, but the jerkiness of the verses still need a more time to grow on me.
Posted 15 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
The noodling on the electronics at the end ruins an otherwise unremarkable song...{#Crashcomp}

Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
George_Tirebiter wrote:
{#Puke}

Maybe if you stop biting tires your stomach will feel better . . .

Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
Like this one better every time I hear it.  Thanks Bill!    {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by PinkFlamingo69    [ Reply ]
I like it.
Posted 15 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
 DoctorHooey wrote:
This song has really really grown on me. Just great, especially when it explodes into the chorus.

There's only a teeny passing resemblance to White Rabbit - the chords during the verse, alternating up and down a half-step.
 
Interesting parallel.  Good song.

Posted 15 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 ODAD wrote:
At 6:45PM local time, a memorial service was held
and a moment of silence observed for all the birds killed
by the wind turbines in the background.  Yeah, RIGHT !
 
Wha...??  Non-sequitur!!!
Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
 Gednabb wrote:
It's LYING down, Amy.
Guess the record publisher is as ignorant as you.
No one in this country can speak anymore.
 
Language changes. For example nobody says "the data are" even though data is the plural of datum.
Everything changes.
Relax. Enjoy.Try a hobby. {#Cheers}


Posted 15 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 Gednabb wrote:
It's LYING down, Amy.
Guess the record publisher is as ignorant as you.
No one in this country can speak anymore.
 
Perhaps Anna was laying bricks made from Goose down... In that case she would be grammatically correct in being a "Girl Laying Down"  {#Tongue}

You would still be an idiot though, Gednabb... {#Moon}


Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
At 6:45PM local time, a memorial service was held
and a moment of silence observed for all the birds killed
by the wind turbines in the background.  Yeah, RIGHT !

Posted 15 years ago by ODAD    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this song, the more I like it. I'm definitely going to have to check out this CD.

Posted 15 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
Gednabb wrote:
It's LYING down, Amy.
Guess the record publisher is as ignorant as you.
No one in this country can speak anymore.

Ironic that you correct her grammar but get her name wrong.

Posted 15 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Girl Laying Down ... A music track?  {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
 Gednabb wrote:
It's LYING down, Amy.
Guess the record publisher is as ignorant as you.
No one in this country can speak anymore.
 
Are you serious? Get a life.{#Eek}
Posted 15 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]


 Gednabb wrote:
It's LYING down, Amy.
Guess the record publisher is as ignorant as you.
No one in this country can speak anymore.
 
Give her a break, she isn't from this country.
And it should properly be 'I guess'
as in "I guess you have too much time on your hands."

Posted 15 years ago by Dalebarely    [ Reply ]
This would be great played back to back with Tull's Alive and Well and Living In...!

Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
I really like this one.....I'll have to check out the whole album—er, CD—whatever. 
Posted 15 years ago by twalker    [ Reply ]
It's LYING down, Amy.
Guess the record publisher is as ignorant as you.
No one in this country can speak anymore.
Posted 15 years ago by Gednabb    [ Reply ]
Getting really tired of hearing this one.
Posted 15 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]

Verse is ok
Chorus is awesome... I love soaring choruses.

(Update:  After many listens, I'm no longer so down on the verse... the chorus still rules the roost though).
Posted 16 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
First time I've ever heard anything by this artist...not too bad. I would definitely like to hear more of her stuff.

Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]

 

1wolfy (Mission Viejo California):

 ok, also agree concerning this song!



Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
No subtle men is also a gem ! calypsus_1 wrote:

 

this singer, ms. Anna Ternheim, in general it has a good register of voice, but particulary in this song, cousin and shines for the allure, the tenderness;  excellent and careful partition and composition;  very well obtained;  the inspiration has moments!!...  -    7  /  8


 


Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Didn't Ternheim do a song for Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
I remember it was good. Her voice was perfect for a Buffy song.
Posted 16 years ago by tputkey    [ Reply ]

 

The singer Anna Ternheim, in general it has a good register of voice, but particulary in this song, shines for the allure, the tenderness;  excellent and careful partition and composition;  very well obtained;  the inspiration has moments!!...  -   

** 7 /  8 **



Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 mefrombrazil wrote:
what are those people doing behind the girl?
 
Clearly she's teaching a Swedish moping class.

Posted 16 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 MiketheKnife wrote:
Sugarcubes-era Bjork in a Flamenco costume running headlong into a Coldplay song.
 
I don't know what that means, but I did hear the Bjork! ;)

Posted 16 years ago by pugifat    [ Reply ]
I have this album. It delivers.

Every song, enjoyable. {#Yes}

In particular this song reminds me of my youth...how I left the girl I used to be 15 years ago.

Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
Confused, twisted and so beautiful. Just like my high school girlfriend.........
Posted 16 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]

tenderness  -   7.


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Yep, still an 8.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Not bad!
Posted 16 years ago by mnhockey69    [ Reply ]
This song has really really grown on me. Just great, especially when it explodes into the chorus.

There's only a teeny passing resemblance to White Rabbit - the chords during the verse, alternating up and down a half-step.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
mefrombrazil wrote:
what are those people doing behind the girl?
They are her nameless minions, prepared to hunt down the next person who makes a Grace Slick comparison. Which of course, means I'm the next target.
Posted 16 years ago by Panama_Floyd    [ Reply ]
mefrombrazil wrote:
what are those people doing behind the girl?
Kinda looks like they're just standing there. Like she's doing.
Posted 16 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
renegade_X wrote:
One pill makes you larger and one pill makes you small.........
Holy crap! Nailed it!
Posted 16 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
her voice just SOARS around a great little tune, and now Beth Orton has just kicked in, what a rich musical vein we're in
Posted 16 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
One pill makes you larger and one pill makes you small.........
Posted 16 years ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
mefrombrazil wrote:
what are those people doing behind the girl?
...bumming that they didn't get picked for the Eminem video. By the way...LIKE this one.
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
bam23 wrote:
OK, I can see the Jefferson Airplane reference to the build up of the song, particularly as she has a fondness for minor keys. But, please don't suggest that Grace Slick is a worthy model. Anna Ternheim can sing well. For all the significance that the Airplane had for their time and place, in many respects, Grace Slick was the weakest part of that band. And her warbling singing was really not so good, after all.
I didn't say Grace Slick could sing.
Posted 16 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
OK, I can see the Jefferson Airplane reference to the build up of the song, particularly as she has a fondness for minor keys. But, please don't suggest that Grace Slick is a worthy model. Anna Ternheim can sing well. For all the significance that the Airplane had for their time and place, in many respects, Grace Slick was the weakest part of that band. And her warbling singing was really not so good, after all.
Posted 16 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
what are those people doing behind the girl?
Posted 16 years ago by mefrombrazil    [ Reply ]
at first, I thought I was listening to that "Luka" chick. But then at the verse, I heard , like someone else said, Grace Slick. (If Grace could sing)
Posted 16 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]