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James — Porcupine
Album: The Night Before
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6.8

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Released: 2010
Length: 4:16
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Knock knock knock
My house is always open
Why shield myself with
Quills and feints and lies
I can put on quite a show
But inside I'm broken
Porcupine
Porcupine

Here it comes again

Please don't stop
You'll get past my defenses
My body armour's plated over time
I got away with it once
But I soon became addicted
Porcupine
Porcupine

At the edge of the world
Leave my things by the door
I surrender control
Diving into the fall

Here it comes again
Here it comes again
Here it comes again

On my back's the weight
Of my offenses
You're a skunk and
I'm a porcupine
Our weaponary's evolved
From the heightened senses
Porcupine
Porcupine

At the edge of the world
Leave my things by the door
I surrender control
Diving into the fall

Here it comes again
Here it comes again
Here it comes again
Comments (26)add comment
Tune is an 8
Lyrics not so great
Posted 1 year ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 markybx wrote:

6 for the song, but ->7 for the cat




  agreed!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
The cover cat is a British Shorthair, this gray colour often referred to as a British Blue. Despite the photo, which has been ‘adjusted’ the breed is marvellous. Intelligent and well mannered (belies the British association, I know…), they are our favourite cat breed of all time. They are prone to congenital heart problems though. This may lead to owner heartbreak when they pass. If the reader is a cat lover I heartily recommend this breed. Splendid little companions. 🥰
Posted 1 year ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Kudos for being able to call a song Porcupine
Posted 3 years ago by Aaronosteo    [ Reply ]
Goodbye Horses
Posted 4 years ago by antibody1    [ Reply ]
 markybx wrote:
6 for the song, but ->7 for the cat
 
That's minus 7 for the cat?
Posted 4 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
Cats are scary. 
Posted 4 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
6 for the song, but ->7 for the cat
Posted 5 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
I have loved them from the Stutter on.
Posted 5 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
Looks like a mean version of the feral cat that lurks our neighborhood, Norton
Posted 5 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Wonderful song and great band.       :o)         Connecticut 
Posted 6 years ago by pfwashburn    [ Reply ]
Abby with disco ball eyes!  cute tune
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
one of my all-time favourite bands. 
Posted 8 years ago by Canlistener    [ Reply ]
Too much Midnight Oil for me to enjoy.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
Glad my cat doesn't look like that!
Posted 9 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
How do porcupines have sex? Very, very carefully ;-)

What's the difference between a Porsche and a porcupine? With a porcupine, the pricks are on the outside.

I'll get me spines...

 
Jon Stewart, open-mouthed in shock or pain

Um, I'm not sure Jon's done with them yet...



Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
cute song       but the cat! looks like a pet from the past, my Abby and her son Kublah, she was the sweetest and Kubbie got a scar across his nose as a kitten, then grew into this terrific sized bundle of muscled soft grey fur. Loved them both, song is ok
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
How do porcupines have sex? Very, very carefully ;-)

What's the difference between a Porsche and a porcupine? With a porcupine, the pricks are on the outside.

I'll get me spines...
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Anyone familiar with the whole album?  Worth picking up?
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 cShaggy wrote:
..hear they're touring w/Echo & the Bunnymen in Europe..they better bring that show across the Pond-!!..
 
That would be a fantastic show... if you could get Echo in their prime. 

As for this song, it's a great song. I actually thought it was Alpinestars as someone below wrote.  
Posted 11 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
This is excellent. I missed this album somehow....once again thanks RP!
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
..hear they're touring w/Echo & the Bunnymen in Europe..they better bring that show across the Pond-!!..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
Nice sound. Reminds me of Alpinestars' "Burning Up."
Posted 11 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
I like it.  I knew it was James from the voice.  I knew it wasn't from Laid or Pleased to Meet You.  Will definitely have to give this album I didn't know about a go.
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
LOVE the album cover. song is growing on me.
 
Agreed! {#Yes}
Posted 12 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
LOVE the album cover. song is growing on me.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]