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Neko Case — Furnace Room Lullaby
Album: Furnace Room Lullaby
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Released: 2000
Length: 2:48
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All night, all I hear, all I hear's your heart
How come, how come

I twisted you over and under to take you
The coals went so wild as they swallowed the rest
I twisted you under and under to break you
I just couldn't breathe with your throne on my chest

All night, all I hear, all I hear's your heart
How come, how come

So far under the bed
Into the beams you've gone
I've gone, you've gone

I'm wrapped in the depths of these deeds that have made me
I can't bring a sound from my head though I try
I can't seem to find my way up from the basement
A demon holds my place on earth 'till I die

All night, all I hear, all I hear's your heart
How come, how come

So far under the bed
Into the beams you've gone
I've gone, you've gone
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 Edweirdo wrote:
I did, and like most of her other stuff it's pure bobbins.  For example:
I mean, what coals?  What throne?  I'm all for metaphor in lyrics but this is just a word salad.  A shame, because I like the music and her voice.

So - because Weird Edward doesn't understand or is unable to "read" (interpret) - it's bobbins?! Lol. Go listen to Pop then, man. Lyrics are clear enough there. 
Posted 4 months ago by sniemetz    [ Reply ]
Never get tired of listen to Neko!
Posted 10 months ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
 kweavr99 wrote:

Love this - and just about everything else she's recorded. Listen to the lyrics.....


I did, and like most of her other stuff it's pure bobbins.  For example:

I twisted you over and under to take you
The coals went so wild as they swallowed the rest
I twisted you under and under to break you
I just couldn't breathe with your throne on my chest

I mean, what coals?  What throne?  I'm all for metaphor in lyrics but this is just a word salad.  A shame, because I like the music and her voice.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
essa é outra miseravona. Pqp! Essa voz!!!!!!!!! Essa voz!!!!!! 
Posted 2 years ago by ericcabrals    [ Reply ]
the tune and cover art are perfect together, kind of creepy
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Just don't get tired of this one
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Love this - and just about everything else she's recorded. Listen to the lyrics.....
Posted 2 years ago by kweavr99    [ Reply ]
Damn, thought from the start it was gonna be "Somebody once told me, the worrrrrld was gonna roll me...."
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
she sounds like a pirate
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
A little Yodel singing in this makes it very special.
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Lazarus wrote:

I want Neko Case to have my baby...  everybody in my hotel room loves this song...  we be dancing like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  love Radio Paradise...  hope life is grand for you these days, eroz...
 
I want to have Neko's baby, biological impossibilities be damned!
Posted 4 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
I've heard this song so many times and never really noticed the lyrics are about killing someone, burning the body, and then still hearing their heartbeat constantly, Tell-Tale Heart style...
Posted 5 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
What, exactly, is a "chee-est"?
Posted 5 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
 stevieslo wrote:

Wow, what an ass...

Its not that long a song, and frankly, I like hearing it 3 or 4 times a month!

RadioDoc wrote:

This track is 15 years old and yet Bill insists on playing it three or four times per month in a canned set.  That's just lazy.

 

 
i'll go 2x on that one...
Posted 5 years ago by stevieslo    [ Reply ]
 eroz wrote:
Hey romeotuma, how do the others in your hotel room feel about it?
 
I want Neko Case to have my baby...  everybody in my hotel room loves this song...  we be dancing like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  love Radio Paradise...  hope life is grand for you these days, eroz...
Posted 7 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
An add smells like teen spirit to the list
Posted 7 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
I love how she evokes Patsy Cline and Hank Williams so well, yet her own passion and genius shine through with a gem-like brilliance!
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
This track is 15 years old and yet Bill insists on playing it three or four times per month in a canned set.  That's just lazy.

 
Bill does play stuff I can't stand. Talking Heads anyone? But since I've never been a DJ and Bill has ever since Jesus pitched the Cubs to a World Series, I believe he knows better than I do. Plus, Bill is kind enough to offer us PSD. {#Cheers}
Posted 8 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]

 Wow, what an ass...

Its not that long a song, and frankly, I like hearing it 3 or 4 times a month!

RadioDoc wrote:

This track is 15 years old and yet Bill insists on playing it three or four times per month in a canned set.  That's just lazy.

 


Posted 8 years ago by stevieslo    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
This track is 15 years old and yet Bill insists on playing it three or four times per month in a canned set.  That's just lazy.

 
I like hearing it.  Maybe if you don't, then you should switch stations and NOT bitch about it!
Posted 8 years ago by linzbrock    [ Reply ]
 MinMan wrote:
Ode to Poe's Telltale Heart?

 
I just looked at the lyrics and wondered the same thing.
Posted 8 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
brilliant...first time I've heard 'lot'...shall search them out
Posted 8 years ago by malcyc    [ Reply ]
This track is 15 years old and yet Bill insists on playing it three or four times per month in a canned set.  That's just lazy.
Posted 9 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Hauntingly beautiful.  8+
Posted 9 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 Solanus wrote:


If your query regards her having a boyfriend, I would take the offer from her in an instant. Beautiful with lovely red hair.

If you question her having multiple boyfriends, yeah, that would be a bit much. 

 
WOW!  Thanks for causing me to google her pic! Married to a redhead, so I'm good, but wow, she's not afraid to have her picture taken, and I'm good with that too!

{#Cheers}   
Posted 9 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
She has boyfriend-s? Seriously.

 

If your query regards her having a boyfriend, I would take the offer from her in an instant. Beautiful with lovely red hair.

If you question her having multiple boyfriends, yeah, that would be a bit much. 
Posted 9 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:
Like rubbing a balloon down a blackboard, whilst chewing some tin foil and cotton wool.

 
You're kidding, right? Rock wool, yes. Cotton!? I mean, honestly. {#Tongue}

(trying hard not to ask how you achieved the altered mental state required to molest a balloon while masticating home supplies...)
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:
Like rubbing a balloon down a blackboard, whilst chewing some tin foil and cotton wool.

 
Wonderful metaphor!  But in this case I happen to like the sound of the balloon down the blackboard, and the zing from chewing tin foil.  I haven't tried the cotton wool yet since they come from flora and fauna and as far as I know haven't crossed species.
Posted 9 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
I like the guitar. It reminds me of the darker side (and that says a lot) of 16 Horsepower & Woven Hand & Lilium.
Posted 10 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
Like rubbing a balloon down a blackboard, whilst chewing some tin foil and cotton wool.
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
{#Sick}
Posted 10 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Loved the background screechy guitar fade from Neko's Furnace Room Lullabye into The Cure's Fascination Street. Added almost a gothic horror sound as the song ends.
Posted 10 years ago by eeastridge    [ Reply ]
yum!
Posted 10 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
I'm not tired of Neko Case's voice yet. I love how she sounds. And this song rocks.
Posted 10 years ago by vegangel    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
 Flipmode wrote:
I can't stand Neko Case. I don't know what all the hype about her is. Shutting off RP, moving to Pandora. 

See ya.



 
{#Lol}
Posted 10 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
 Flipmode wrote:
I can't stand Neko Case. I don't know what all the hype about her is. Shutting off RP, moving to Pandora. 

See ya.


Posted 10 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

 

Is it true, Romeo, that ROY WOOD invented this device?



 

Device?  What device?  Green ink?


The guy from ELO?


The prank caller?      


Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
To those that don't like her style/ voice: I suppose Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Lucinda Williams... great poets with, arguably grating voices might take lessons from, oh maybe, Taylor Swift? Come on...
Posted 11 years ago by ri_shelton    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Shazam!  Love it!  Amen!

sigh... 

 

 

Is it true, Romeo, that ROY WOOD invented this device?


Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Beautiful voice but I'm really, really sick of that particular song.
Posted 11 years ago by rsp    [ Reply ]
Ode to Poe's Telltale Heart?
Posted 11 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
sweet & tasty  {#Bounce}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Walked into the room, heard this & immediately - Neko Case.  Distinctive voice. Very nice.
Posted 11 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
This is new to me and the title is catchy if nothing else! Interesting lyrics, pretty dark for a lullaby: https://www.cowboylyrics.com/tabs/case-neko/furnace-room-lullaby-10041.html
Posted 11 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
The Voice !!! Magnifique..
Posted 11 years ago by malfiance    [ Reply ]

Shazam!  Love it!  Amen!

sigh... 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my churches loves this song...  sigh...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]

This song is soooo gorgeous...  love it...  sigh...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]


marvelous...  sigh...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]

This song puts a spring in my step this spring night once more...  sigh...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
No more Neko.
Posted 11 years ago by oceansurf    [ Reply ]
Quick — does anyone know if I can tweak my Grace Slick cancelling head phones so they work for Nico Case too?
Posted 11 years ago by swoeller    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
 
More yodeling in the valley.
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]

Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]

This beautiful song puts a spring in my step this winter night once more...  sigh...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
She has boyfriend-s? Seriously.
Posted 11 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Sounds like yodling.
 
sounds like a twisted cat
Posted 11 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
Neko Case & Her Friendzoned guys
Posted 11 years ago by Caulfield    [ Reply ]
Sounds like yodling.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Flipmode wrote:
I can't stand Neko Case. I don't know what all the hype about her is. Shutting off RP, gonna go serve myself up to a corporate music machine. 
 

Fixed it for ya... : )
Posted 12 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:

Bill, you're repeating yourself re sequential programming, having just played "Visions of Johanna"
 
Yeah, he does that a lot... : )
Posted 12 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
 schayler wrote (6/10/2012):
I've been on the fence about Neko up to now. Wow! What a beautiful and haunting song. 

Well played, Bill, putting this right after Dylan's Visions of Johanna. 
 
Bill, you're repeating yourself re sequential programming, having just played "Visions of Johanna"
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 My experience with pandora is, they recycle the same songs every day. I am not a fan of ALL Neko's songs but this is my favorite. She has a cool voice.

Flipmode wrote:
I can't stand Neko Case. I don't know what all the hype about her is. Shutting off RP, moving to Pandora. 
 


Posted 12 years ago by czoe    [ Reply ]
I can't stand Neko Case. I don't know what all the hype about her is. Shutting off RP, moving to Pandora. 
Posted 12 years ago by Flipmode    [ Reply ]
I think Patsy Cline would approve. I know I do. {#Heartkiss}
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I've been on the fence about Neko up to now. Wow! What a beautiful and haunting song. 

Well played, Bill, putting this right after Dylan's Visions of Johanna. 
Posted 12 years ago by schayler    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

This song is good for the ears...

 
 

Not my ears...
3  
Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This beautiful song puts a spring in my step this spring day...

 
 

Hey romeotuma, how do the others in your hotel room feel about it?
Posted 12 years ago by eroz    [ Reply ]
Great voice,.. writing,..  simple but strong instrumentation:  :-)
Posted 12 years ago by ivanaus    [ Reply ]
I actually felt my heart muscles contract the second I heard her voice on this song.....
Posted 12 years ago by Tamster    [ Reply ]
 dwlangham wrote:
Definitely not my favorite Neko song, and that lovely voice is used to better effect elsewhere. But still, WOW she's so whatever the word is for transcendent.
 
I think the word you're looking for is "trosgynnol".  Great tune.

Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I've no idea if this is technically the correct musical term, but I find the minor key most of Neko Case's songs are sung in really grating. It's like even though she's hitting the notes spot-on, all I hear is this awful drone.  Way prefer her as part of the New Pornographers...
Posted 13 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
I second on both Madrugada and Neko! I've seen Neko at least a half-dozen times (San Diego, Baltimore, D.C.), and every time is fantastic. I got turned onto Madrugada/Sivert Hoyem just recently—thank you to RP for both. 

Oh, yeah!! and the goosebumps say thank you, Bill!
 


Posted 13 years ago by cotopaxis    [ Reply ]
Funny, by far my favorite Neko song...to each his own Neko...

 dwlangham wrote:
Definitely not my favorite Neko song, and that lovely voice is used to better effect elsewhere. But still, WOW she's so whatever the word is for transcendent.
 


Posted 13 years ago by stevieslo    [ Reply ]
Wow. What a voice. 
Posted 13 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:

I think the word for transcendent is transcendent.

 

{#Lol}
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 dwlangham wrote:
Definitely not my favorite Neko song, and that lovely voice is used to better effect elsewhere. But still, WOW she's so whatever the word is for transcendent.
 
I think the word for transcendent is transcendent.

Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
Definitely not my favorite Neko song, and that lovely voice is used to better effect elsewhere. But still, WOW she's so whatever the word is for transcendent.
Posted 13 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
I really love her voice!
Posted 13 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

I'd be in the queue {#Hearteyes}
 
Move over, you.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 iscoot4peace wrote:

With a voice like that...how can she gather any "Boyfriends"?  Yikes.
 



Posted 13 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
I'll be first in line.  :)

 fredriley wrote:

I'd be in the queue {#Hearteyes}
 


Posted 13 years ago by davedog    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Ugh. I was chilling to Madrugada and then Neko starts yodeling. {#Headache}
 
Ditto... from cream to soured - I just cannot like this girl's voice {#Stupid}


Posted 13 years ago by Neil66    [ Reply ]
click the pollstar link above — new shows added, yay ;-)
Posted 13 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Ditto

 fredriley wrote:

I'd be in the queue {#Hearteyes}
 


Posted 14 years ago by crthead    [ Reply ]
 iscoot4peace wrote:

With a voice like that...how can she gather any "Boyfriends"?  Yikes.

 
I'd be in the queue {#Hearteyes}
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Needs more reverb.
Posted 14 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Chee-Est? Really?
Posted 14 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
From a great male voice - Madrugada - to a great female voice. Well done Bill!
 
Oh, yeah!! and the goosebumps say thank you, Bill!

Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 salide wrote:
can there ever be a bad Neko song?
 
Yes.  Here's your proof.

Posted 14 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Ugh. I was chilling to Madrugada and then Neko starts yodeling. {#Headache}
 

Dude I wish she would, I bet she would so rock doing it !!!!

Posted 14 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
Love the ACL live version so much better. Still though, can there ever be a bad Neko song?
Posted 14 years ago by salide    [ Reply ]
Fantastic as always! Neko rules. {#Cool}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 sfListener wrote:

That was quite an unpleasant jolt  wasn't it.

 
With a voice like that...how can she gather any "Boyfriends"?  Yikes.


Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Ugh. I was chilling to Madrugada and then Neko starts yodeling. {#Headache}
 
That was quite an unpleasant jolt  wasn't it.

Posted 15 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
Hey look, Neko Case on Radio Paradise. Imagine that.
 
True, Bill is playing Neko a lot, but she is so wonderful. At least it's not the same quantity of Bruce Springsteen. 
Posted 15 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]
 trgz wrote:
The sort of thing that might make me ditch RP pretty soon.
 
Later Tater. Send Bill a fat paypal trans first, though.

Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Ugh. I was chilling to Madrugada and then Neko starts yodeling. {#Headache}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Live ACL version better I think.
Posted 15 years ago by salide    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:

Your choice. When I hear something I don't like, I mute or ignore it. There's always something I do like in a few minutes. Just a thought. {#Wave}
 
That's been my attitude for some time now, but RP is playing soooo much of a few popular artists. Getting to be like commercial radio that way. Sad.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Hey look, Neko Case on Radio Paradise. Imagine that.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
From a great male voice - Madrugada - to a great female voice. Well done Bill!
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 trgz wrote:
The sort of thing that might make me ditch RP pretty soon.
 
Nope I lied again, won't miss ya one damn bit!!

Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
 trgz wrote:
The sort of thing that might make me ditch RP pretty soon.
 
Wait I lied, its your witty comments we'll miss

Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
 trgz wrote:
The sort of thing that might make me ditch RP pretty soon.
 
Damn we'll miss ya


Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
I bought her latest Album (the bonus version of Fox Confessor) based on my enjoyment of this song and Bells.  I never got into any of the songs though - just the "greatest hits" songs on the bonus disc which were the songs I already knew.  I was dissapointed that I didn't enjoy it more.
Posted 15 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
You're no music critic.  And evidently can't read either.
 
In the context, I thought both comments were damn funny.

Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
I managed to bag four tickets for Neko's April 17 show in Toronto, in a venue that holds maybe 1,000 people.

The "secondary market" price for them is currently $375 a seat.
Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 trgz wrote:
The sort of thing that might make me ditch RP pretty soon.
 
Your choice. When I hear something I don't like, I mute or ignore it. There's always something I do like in a few minutes. Just a thought. {#Wave}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
The sort of thing that might make me ditch RP pretty soon.
Posted 15 years ago by trgz    [ Reply ]
what a voice.... Bravo!!
Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
Mood shattering after Madrugda - Majesty.
Posted 15 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
after "The fix" from Elbow it's one of the nice and beautiful songs i'm starting to dislike because overplayed... so i'm getting bored of it. There's so much music in the world... why persevere playing the same songs?
Posted 15 years ago by mastertown    [ Reply ]
Beautiful, finally have to buy the cd now  — 10!
Posted 16 years ago by andiman    [ Reply ]
Absolutely divine.
Posted 16 years ago by mwsteele79    [ Reply ]
GOD this song gives you chills when she first comes on....

LOVE her.
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:

NO, no, no. This can't be country because I hate country! {#Eek}
 
It's Y'Alternative! We should all love Y'Alternative!
It's to Rock for "Country". And it's to Country for "Rock".
It's just right!

Posted 16 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 KitKat wrote:
A set of intense female singers — Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis, Sugarcube's Bjork, Neko Case & Her Boyfriends.  What can possible follow?  {#Hearteyes}
 
I'd like it followed up with a little Tift Merritt.  Haven't heard anything from her in a while on RP.


Posted 16 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
You're no music critic.  And evidently can't read either.
 
*tweet* 

PERSONAL FOUL ON THE DOC, ROUGHING THE COMMENTER, 15 yards will be assessed on the next comment...FIRST DOWN!

Posted 16 years ago by Zamoeba    [ Reply ]
It sends chills down my spine.  Love it!
Posted 16 years ago by Zamoeba    [ Reply ]