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Album: Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus
Avg rating:
7.7

Your rating:
Total ratings: 4757









Released: 2004
Length: 4:44
Plays (last 30 days): 2
I was just a boy when I sat down
To watch the news on TV
I saw some ordinary slaughter
I saw some routine atrocity
My father said, don't look away
You got to be strong, you got to be bold, now
He said, that in the end it is beauty
That is going to save the world, now

And she moves among the sparrows
And she floats upon the breeze
She moves among the flowers
She moves something deep inside of me

I was walking around the flower show like a leper
Coming down with some kind of nervous hysteria
When I saw you standing there, green eyes, black hair
Up against the pink and purple wisteria
You said, hey, nature boy, are you looking at me
With some unrighteous intention?
My knees went weak,
I couldn't speak, I was having thoughts
That were not in my best interests to mention

And she moves among the flowers
And she floats upon the smoke
She moves among the shadows
She moves me with just one little look

You took me back to your place
And dressed me up in a deep sea diver's suit
You played the patriot, you raised the flag
And I stood at full salute
Later on we smoked a pipe that struck me dumb
And made it impossible to speak
As you closed in, in slow motion,
Quoting Sappho, in the original Greek

She moves among the shadows
She floats upon the breeze
She moves among the candles
And we moved through the days
and through the years

Years passed by, we were walking by the sea
Half delirious
You smiled at me and said, Babe
I think this thing is getting kind of serious
You pointed at something and said
Have you ever seen such a beautiful thing?
It was then that I broke down
It was then that you lifted me up again

She moves among the sparrows
And she walks across the sea
She moves among the flowers
And she moves something deep inside of me

She moves among the sparrows
And she floats upon the breeze
She moves among the flowers
And she moves right up close to me
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SKIIIIiiiip!!!
 eyke wrote:

8->9 cause I assure turn it up. Such a great groove, it moves me.  



I just did the same thing: 8 to 9. I wish I'd discovered NC earlier.
 gandalfbmg wrote:

Man, I just bump the rating higher each time I hear this... Who knew Nick Cave could get me humming along and tapping my foot incessantly...


8->9 cause I assure turn it up. Such a great groove, it moves me.  
 melzabutch wrote:
Image result for Nick cave

Noyce track Bill


...Look, there's The Man in the Dusty Black Coat with the Red Right Hand!
-- Nick did the Peaky foakkin' BLOYNdahs OST, yeah!

YOU ROCK, NICK!

(And I love Nick's Bowie-/Edgar Winter-like "Freak Storm" character in the exquisitely trippy film Johnny Suede, with Brad Pitt when he was only a kid -- and his hair was perfect! No; really! Check it out!
 xrdstv wrote:

I'm finding that Nick Cave is one of those artists that I don't go out of my way to listen to (i.e. He is not on my desert island list) but I always turn RP up when his songs come on... anyone else have that musical quirk with bands or artists?



i think he's starting to get onto my deserted island mix now. just love it.
One of my good friends went to a Nick Cave book signing in Manchester UK and she said he was so nice. He would not sit behind a desk, he stood with everyone and signed their books, posing for photos with whoever asked.
No ego whatsoever.
 contactchrisx1 wrote:
https://youtu.be/dAoaVU3-ve0

Love Nick Cave & I think he's acknowledged the influence of this Cockney Rebel tune.


I like this track. But i do find myself going 'Come up & see me...' half way through. 
Not a problem. Just saying.
 xrdstv wrote:

I'm finding that Nick Cave is one of those artists that I don't go out of my way to listen to (i.e. He is not on my desert island list) but I always turn RP up when his songs come on... anyone else have that musical quirk with bands or artists?



YES!
Such a good, uplifting intro!
https://youtu.be/dAoaVU3-ve0

Love Nick Cave & I think he's acknowledged the influence of this Cockney Rebel tune.
 xrdstv wrote:

I'm finding that Nick Cave is one of those artists that I don't go out of my way to listen to (i.e. He is not on my desert island list) but I always turn RP up when his songs come on... anyone else have that musical quirk with bands or artists?




I admire his work. Don't listen to him enough.
I'm finding that Nick Cave is one of those artists that I don't go out of my way to listen to (i.e. He is not on my desert island list) but I always turn RP up when his songs come on... anyone else have that musical quirk with bands or artists?
You took me back to your place
And dressed me up in a deep sea diver's suit

okay. You've got my attention...    
From 8 👆🏻9 for the lyrics!!
Excellent follow to the Youngbloods.  BillG, you rock.  YOU ROCK!
Just saw Nick Cave in Asheville, NC to start off his US tour.  His thunderous Hand of God is still stuck in my head.  Saw Dylan last Saturday and he played all his Rough and Rowdy Ways album.  Dylan, at 80, and Cave (w/Warren) still putting out new music.  Neil is right: rock and roll will  never die.  Well, likely at 70 I will die off before its demise.
In the Nick of time...
What a lovely break from doing my taxes! 
 gandalfbmg wrote:

Man, I just bump the rating higher each time I hear this... Who knew Nick Cave could get me humming along and tapping my foot incessantly...


...but where are the bananas?

oh, here they are:
 ace-marc wrote:


OK. Me too!


yeah! me too too
 eileenomurphy wrote:

Great!


If you can find it on youtube, there is a song by nick called into my arms, very powerful song
Great!
May very well be his best tune. 
 gandalfbmg wrote:

Man, I just bump the rating higher each time I hear this... Who knew Nick Cave could get me humming along and tapping my foot incessantly...



Unfortunately, I can't keep bumping it anymore; we've hit the ceiling!
 gandalfbmg wrote:

Man, I just bump the rating higher each time I hear this... Who knew Nick Cave could get me humming along and tapping my foot incessantly...



No kidding.  I just finally gave up and gave it a 10.  I give up Nick; you're just amazing.
"some kind of nervous hysteria"

Alright, alright, this really is Nick Cave.
 ace-marc wrote:


OK. Me too!


Yep!  Me also!
 NoisyMiner wrote:



Diphtheria?

Wisteria? Listeria?

 Pieter wrote:

"Hmmm... what rhymes with hysteria?"




Diphtheria?
Terrific performance

Mundane song
Great hook!  Gave it an 8.
 drawcard wrote:



 


Oh jebus that's brilliant!
 Isabeau wrote:
You took me back to your place
and put me in that diving suit.

Ok. I'm listening now.
 
She apparently sent him on a diving mission.
 Pieter wrote:
"Hmmm... what rhymes with hysteria?"
 Listeria

8 > 9. Because I just can't hear those fabulous lyrics and not think they are ingenious. 


melzabutch wrote:
Image result for nick cave
 
Wait a sec, only Ian Anderson is allowed to sing about deep sea diver sounds.
The start of this just gave me goosebumps, so it must be a corker!!
 gandalfbmg wrote:
Man, I just bump the rating higher each time I hear this... Who knew Nick Cave could get me humming along and tapping my foot incessantly...
 
I hear ya. Nick Cave generally isn't my cup o' tea, but this one "moves something deep inside of me."
"Hmmm... what rhymes with hysteria?"
I really needed this music therapy today.
Love this track.  It is awesome!
 jp33442 wrote:
Going to give nick a  9
 
I'll+1 to 9 too, LLRP!!
 ace-marc wrote:


OK. Me too!
 

Me too! 

See him live and see a godlike songster.
 stephen.king12101 wrote:
I’m gonna give this one a 10
 

OK. Me too!
Going to give nick a  9
This man is sooo talented...
Oh hell yeah!
Take a pinch of the right venue.  Add in this song performed with gusto.  

That would be one helluva concert.   This song demands participation.
 Pjesnik wrote:
I would really like to hear somebody quoting Sapho in original Greek. (old presumably).
φαίνεταί μοι κῆνος ἴσος θέοισιν
ἔμμεν᾽ ὤνηρ, ὄττις ἐνάντιός τοι
ἰσδάνει καὶ πλάσιον ἆδυ φωνεί-
σας ὐπακούει

καὶ γελαίσας ἰμέροεν, τό μ᾽ ἦ μὰν
καρδίαν ἐν στήθεσιν ἐπτόαισεν·
ὠς γὰρ ἔς σ᾽ ἴδω βρόχε᾽, ὤς με φώναι-
σ᾽ οὐδ᾽ ἒν ἔτ᾽ εἴκει,

ἀλλ᾽ ἄκαν μὲν γλῶσσα †ἔαγε†, λέπτον
δ᾽ αὔτικα χρῶι πῦρ ὐπαδεδρόμηκεν,
ὀππάτεσσι δ᾽ οὐδ᾽ ἒν ὄρημμ᾽, ἐπιρρόμ-
βεισι δ᾽ ἄκουαι,

†έκαδε μ᾽ ἴδρως ψῦχρος κακχέεται†, τρόμος δὲ
παῖσαν ἄγρει, χλωροτέρα δὲ ποίας
ἔμμι, τεθνάκην δ᾽ ὀλίγω ᾽πιδεύης
φαίνομ᾽ ἔμ᾽ αὔται·

ἀλλὰ πὰν τόλματον ἐπεὶ †καὶ πένητα†


Easy Peasy!. . . to quote, a Souf' London vernacular 

and apparently - here is the translation

"That man seems to me to be equal to the gods
who is sitting opposite you
and hears you nearby
speaking sweetly

and laughing delightfully, which indeed
makes my heart flutter in my breast;
for when I look at you even for a short time,
it is no longer possible for me to speak

but it is as if my tongue is broken
and immediately a subtle fire has run over my skin,
I cannot see anything with my eyes,
and my ears are buzzing

a cold sweat comes over me, trembling
seizes me all over, I am paler
than grass, and I seem nearly
to have died.

but everything must be dared/endured, since (?even a poor man) ..."

I’m gonna give this one a 10
You took me back to your place
and put me in that diving suit.

Ok. I'm listening now.
Wat een takke nummer grrrr
Amazing talent. Rich music. More Nick please.
I would really like to hear somebody quoting Sapho in original Greek. (old presumably).
I generally prefer Nick's older work but this is one of my favorites. That piano is just infectiously happy. {#Daisy}
 DocStrangelove wrote:
{#Sunny}
I am Dr. Strangelove and I approve of this song.

 
Just stay seated and keep that arm down!!  ;-)

I really like this too....other than the trouble this album gave me when ripping (my own CD) - first w/ the '/' then w/ the LONG track names....UGGG....at least the track is excellent to listen to, and it garners an 8.4 rating from me....almost ready to bump to 9....almost....

Long Live RP!!

60 years old and his latest, Skeleton Tree, proves he's getting better with age. Such a fascinating, talented artist. 
Always fun.  The lyrics are the bomb. 
Re: that piano thing in Nick's and Elton's songs, check out Procol Harum's "Still There'll Be More" on the 1970 'Home' album.
{#Bananapiano}
Saw him last night at the iconic Massey Hall in Toronto...has to be one of the best lives shows going!
 "oy, whatsat kanga doin on that digerree eh?"

melzabutch wrote:
Image result for Nick cave

Noyce track Bill

 


Piano player screams at end of the recording: "I've got blisters on my fingers!!"
Very fine song- the lyrics are a hoot.
What a set! Chrissie Hynde, Stevie Ray and Dick Dale and now Nature Boy.

Great big YAY on a cold, wet Melbourne Sunday evening.
{#Sunny}
I am Dr. Strangelove and I approve of this song.
Image result for Nick cave

Noyce track Bill
 SquiddlyDiddly wrote:

I agree, and this track is the highlight for me.

Cockney Rebel meets Tom Waits. . .  

 
Not a Cockney Rebel - Nick Cave is an Australian Artist.
{#Bounce}{#Bounce}{#Bounce}
I love this song. The lyrics are beautiful. 9>10.
My, this follows Elton John really well.
Is there any other song that uses "wisteria" in it? No? I didn't think so.
 Nerubo wrote:
So many great lyrics, but this made me laugh out loud:

My knees went weak,
I couldn't speak, I was having thoughts
That were not in my best interests to mention

 
Yeah, he can definitely turn a phrase, and has been doing so for quite a while.
High quality entertainment{#Cowboy}
Image result for nick cave
outstanding{#Laughing}
Outstanding Artist imo
You Tube Nick and Chris Bailey if you want something a bit warmer!
So many great lyrics, but this made me laugh out loud:

My knees went weak,
I couldn't speak, I was having thoughts
That were not in my best interests to mention

 

 
Rocks with a David Bowie vibe
Love this song
{#Bananajam}
My only regret about this song is that it is too short ... is there a longer version—perhaps live? {#Cheers}
 chyk5 wrote:
I have almost all of Nick's work and this double CD package is, to me, his best.
 
I agree, and this track is the highlight for me.

Cockney Rebel meets Tom Waits. . .  
great song great album great artist. epic.
 bn6 wrote:
In this one, Nick sounds like Bowie.
And then, Bill plays "Heroes".   :)    {#Notworthy}

Watch out CoYoT51 - he's listening!

 


 
I would be over the moon if he did that right now.
In this one, Nick sounds like Bowie.
And then, Bill plays "Heroes".   :)    {#Notworthy}

Watch out CoYoT51 - he's listening!

 

Epic imagery and energy. Reminiscent of so many other tunes and the feelings they represent, yet all of it's own.
About time to up this to 8.
 
YAY! GREAT GREAT GREAT TUNE!!!!

More Nick PLEASE{#Bananajam}
Lyrical and musical roundness! Great tune dude!—bumped it up a notch! {#Dancingbanana_2}

"Have you ever seen such a beautiful thing?
It was then that I broke down
It was then that you lifted me up again"
 Highspirits wrote:
wonderful song plus i'm getting a Warren Zevon similarity in the vocals on this one

 
THAT's What It IS!!!!     {#Dancingbanana_2}
beautiful
   Every now and then I'm  being
  Psyched by the way she moves.
This group has always been (it seems to me) a 2nd tier act and I don't get it. It's good music folks.
Nice drive! "she mooves!" {#Sunny} 
  She moves something Deep inside of
  Me. Happy is the bad boy.
  Spinning into place
  becomes a satellite.
I have almost all of Nick's work and this double CD package is, to me, his best.
wonderful song plus i'm getting a Warren Zevon similarity in the vocals on this one
Another Radio Paradise discovery. Thanks a million!
 
{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}9 -> 10
 dragon6golf wrote:
Rest in peace, Arthur.

 
Indeed.  The title of this is poignant in light of the recent tragic death of Nick Cave's young song.  So sad.
Rest in peace, Arthur.
If I were granted a wish to be able to perform a song as a rock star (and also to have the talent to do it of course) this one would be high on the list. 
 Foot wrote:
I give up - 9 > 10

 

me too and I just had to buy the album
For some reason that Wisteria rhyme makes me cringe.

hard to find. worth looking for.


watch it:

https://nickcave.com/films/20000-days-on-earth/

 
PERFECT {#Dancingbanana}
 Foot wrote:
I give up - 9 > 10

 
Yeah, me too.  Brilliant song.
Few songs on RP have lyrics that are as ingenious, witty and evocative. Original Greek. Just brilliant. 
Brilliant lyrics. Lovely tune.
I give up - 9 > 10
He had me at "Quoting Sappho, in the original Greek" obviously
digging it
 fredriley wrote:
I think that this is the dog's bollox, but I can well understand others thinking it's a dog's dinner 

I'm not entirely certain which of those is good and which is bad
{#Dancingbanana_2} — yes yes —  {#Bananajumprope}   {#Cheers}