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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club — The Toll
Album: Beat The Devil's Tattoo
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Released: 2010
Length: 3:33
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I'd never known her to cry
But this time is different for sure
She's shaking with tears in her eyes
As she picks up what's left of the night
The hope for a reason seemed pure
As we leave what's left on the wall

But oh, how it's taken its toll
Oh, how it's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll

There was more than a break in the smiles
They rose and slowly they tired
As she turned the moments were made
There were none that could prove where she lay
There's a calm in the stories now told
And the distance will always be home

And oh, how it's taken its toll
Oh, how it's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll

Everything's taken its toll
It's a moment we carry alone
With a cause there's a cure for the soul
But oh, how it's taken its toll
Oh, how it's taken its toll
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There has been some good news from BRMC lately; Leah Shapiro, the drummer, is recovering from some serious brain surgery. They had to stop touring because of her surgery, and she hopes that the doctors will give her approval to start drumming by March.
Posted 9 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
When I hear this one in the morning, I feel like going out in the yard and offing myself....down down down...
 
Posted 9 years ago by moonridge2001    [ Reply ]
Overplayed band.
Posted 10 years ago by Hoosfoos    [ Reply ]
 SchoepTone wrote:
Thought it was Paul Westerberg.

 
That's what I was thinking.
Posted 10 years ago by jnesser    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my church loves this song...  time flies when we're having fun...
 

 

Where is your Church?
Posted 10 years ago by xnavy    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...  time flies when we're having fun...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]

That's a damn fine cup of Segue, Bill.


Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Thought it was Paul Westerberg.
Posted 11 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
 WABX wrote:
Sounds just like Paul Kelly (Aust.) circa "Comedy".
 
Oh yeah. Good comparison! PK is a bit less drony though. Now I know why I like this.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Agreed...this is taking a toll
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Sounds just like Paul Kelly (Aust.) circa "Comedy".
Posted 12 years ago by WABX    [ Reply ]
Yawn.
Posted 12 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Sounds like an old Springsteen tune. I can't quite put my finger on the title...
Posted 12 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
Reminded me I needed to update my CC info for RP!  For some reason the "receiver mail from RP" was set to no.  Sorry bout that {#Whistle}
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 to_the_eleven wrote:

I keep thinking they're saying "Ohio's taken its toll"
 
I paid it (twice)
Posted 12 years ago by NatureDeficit    [ Reply ]
You just woke me up with Embryonic Journey and now you're putting me back to sleep with this.
Posted 12 years ago by mrgus    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

Oh how it's taken its troll...

 
Im a troll!

Posted 12 years ago by jimmpypowder    [ Reply ]

Oh how it's taken its troll...


Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...
 
 

Man, I´m sorry but now i will not follow you in this (as i have done in so many others tunes).
This music is so boring that I really can handle this.
Just IMHO (of course).
 
Posted 12 years ago by thais    [ Reply ]
 baddog8it wrote:
For some reason, reminds me of Bob Dylan (not a good thing).
 
Errrr, yes . . . Next!

Posted 12 years ago by Albert1967    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Yeah - a bunch of fat guys... I LOVE BNL, because they are SO not representative of their band name.  I love the idea that some musically-challenged person sees a marquis advertising "Bare Naked Ladies" and pays fifty bucks, only to find that it's a MUSICAL group, and no one is naked. I must be demented...{#Doh}
 

Perhaps, but it seems to be a good demented.
Posted 12 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
Jeff Tweedy, like...
Posted 12 years ago by ray_killeen    [ Reply ]
 to_the_eleven wrote:

I keep thinking they're saying "Ohio's taken its toll"
 
+1

Posted 12 years ago by prairiedogj    [ Reply ]
For some reason, reminds me of Bob Dylan (not a good thing).
Posted 13 years ago by baddog8it    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:


How about Bare Naked Ladies?  Talk about disappointment.
 
Yeah - a bunch of fat guys... I LOVE BNL, because they are SO not representative of their band name.  I love the idea that some musically-challenged person sees a marquis advertising "Bare Naked Ladies" and pays fifty bucks, only to find that it's a MUSICAL group, and no one is naked. I must be demented...{#Doh}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I wonder if this has anything to do with Michael's death?
Posted 13 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

Good, isn't it? I love bands with names that subvert expectations. Massive Attack and Der Club  of Gore are two others that make me chuckle.

This is a fine album which really grows on you, though IMO this is one of the weaker numbers on it but still worth 7 from the Nottingham jury.

 

How about Bare Naked Ladies?  Talk about disappointment.
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I'm probably repeating myself, but I bought this album after hearing some of the tunes here, and it is really good! Hats off, Bill.
Posted 13 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
...great song, but i am nodding off at my desk this morning, sadly...
Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]

I keep thinking they're saying "Ohio's taken its toll"
Posted 13 years ago by to_the_eleven    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

Good, isn't it? I love bands with names that subvert expectations. Massive Attack and Der Club  of Gore are two others that make me chuckle.

This is a fine album which really grows on you, though IMO this is one of the weaker numbers on it but still worth 7 from the Nottingham jury.
 
most misleading band name "Eagles of Death Metal"
Posted 13 years ago by bobzane    [ Reply ]
 newwavegurly wrote:
I don't know that I remember having heard this one before. Wow, strikes a chord in a big way right now.
I don't like to be "that" person, that posts the lyrics to everything, but I think they're worth sharing...
 
I'd never known her to cry
But this time is different for sure
She's shaking with tears in her eyes
As she picks up what's left of the night
The hope for a reason seemed pure
As we leave what's left on the wall
 
But oh how it's taken its toll
Oh how it's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
 
There was more than a break in the smiles
They rose and slowly they tired
As she turned the moments were made
There were none that could prove where she lay
There's a calm in the stories now told
And the distance will always be home
 
And oh how it's taken its toll
Oh how it's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
 
Everything's taken its toll
It's a moment we carry alone
With a cause there's a cure for the soul
But oh how it's taken its toll
Oh how it's taken its toll  
 
And yet again, this one strikes to the heart of me today. Even more than the last time I posted these lyrics.

Posted 13 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:
Why is this song rating so low?  Much better than the average offering from BRMC.
 

Maybe because of the repetitous lyrics! Let's just drone on & on....
Posted 13 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
I don't know that I remember having heard this one before. Wow, strikes a chord in a big way right now.
I don't like to be "that" person, that posts the lyrics to everything, but I think they're worth sharing...
 
I'd never known her to cry
But this time is different for sure
She's shaking with tears in her eyes
As she picks up what's left of the night
The hope for a reason seemed pure
As we leave what's left on the wall
 
But oh how it's taken its toll
Oh how it's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
 
There was more then a break in the smiles
They rose and slowly they tired
As she turned the moments were made
There were none that could prove where she lay
There's a calm in the stories now told
And the distance will always be home
 
And oh how it's taken its toll
Oh how it's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
Everything's taken its toll
 
Everything's taken its toll
It's a moment we carry alone
With a cause there's a cure for the soul
But oh how it's taken its toll
Oh how it's taken its toll  
Posted 13 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Wow, would've sworn this was The Replacements Here Comes a Regular ...
Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Why is this song rating so low?  Much better than the average offering from BRMC.
Posted 13 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Enjoying this album very much.
Posted 13 years ago by pauleywalnuts    [ Reply ]
I just bought this, and it is an incredible CD. Lead singer reminds me of Marc Bolan at times, and that's a good thing.
Posted 13 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
 roulleau wrote:

Currently topping my list for Most Misleading Band Name Ever...

 
Good, isn't it? I love bands with names that subvert expectations. Massive Attack and Der Club  of Gore are two others that make me chuckle.

This is a fine album which really grows on you, though IMO this is one of the weaker numbers on it but still worth 7 from the Nottingham jury.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I love this song more every time I hear it.

8—>9
Posted 13 years ago by roulleau    [ Reply ]

Currently topping my list for Most Misleading Band Name Ever...


Posted 14 years ago by roulleau    [ Reply ]
Read this as.."The Troll ".{#Smile}

Still good ! #8
Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
If you have a chance to see BRMC I would highly recommend it. These guys obviously take their music very seriously and give a fantastic performance, they have a really punishing tour schedule too, which makes me wonder how they can keep going night after night of pure raw energy. . . I saw them in a local club this year and they rocked everyones socks off. . . I'd buy tickets whenever they come over to South Blighty again.


Posted 14 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
These guys sure have some variety.  Near the top of my list of music to look into more deeply.
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
RIP Michael Been, your son continues your passion for music. Let's hear The Call sometime today.
Posted 14 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
It's a moment we carry alone
With a cause there's a cure for the soul
But oh how it's taken its toll
Oh how it's taken its toll
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
Beautiful segue from Bob Dylan, Bill — thanks!
Posted 14 years ago by dexev    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite BRM but I can relate to the lyrics
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
I don't think that is Emmylou in the background... but it probably should be.
 
 
I thought it sounded like Emmylou too!  I did a Google search and the backing vocals are done by Courtney Jaye. 

https://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jpfqxqesldse~T1


Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
A few songs back Bill played the Cowboy Junkies, who always seem to get bagged as being too slow. Yet these guys are college and indie radio station darlings. This is slow and repetitive. I've never been able to get into this band.
Posted 14 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
Expected more from the album, but this remains one of the finer cuts. I think BRMC is at their best when they slow things down a bit. Howl anyone?
Posted 14 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
It's Leah Shapiro, their new drummer.

 ch83575 wrote:
I don't think that is Emmylou in the background... but it probably should be.
 
 


Posted 14 years ago by nini    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of The Replacements!
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]

Very appropriate for the times.....kind of a slow dragging song tho'


Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I don't think that is Emmylou in the background... but it probably should be.
 
Posted 14 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
After hearing "Beat the Devil's Tatoo, I can't wait to hear this one!
Posted 14 years ago by zjustme    [ Reply ]