alt-J — Get Better
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Hallelujah
I'm listening to a recording of you sleeping next to me
A capella
I'm listening to you cover Elliott Smith's 'Angeles'
It's these times I'll need if you go
It's these times I'll need if you go
So
Get better, my darling
I know you will
Get better, my darling
I know you will get better
I'm drawn to the motorway
The cold whoosh of trucks passing
This night-time under sodium light
The orange spread is soul-quieting
A younger you and a younger me
Meeting at the Serpentine
I am yours
You are mine
Happy birthday
Staff smuggled in a card I made
It rests under your pillow
When out of ICU, you'll cringe at all the "I love yous"
That card retired the life of one biro
At this time, I wanted you to know
At this time, I wanted you to know
Get better, my darling
I hope you will
Get better, my darling
I hope you will get better
I'll start the day with tiramisu
Raise a spoon to frontline workers
An underfunded principle
They risk all to be there for us
A younger you and a younger me
Meeting at the Serpentine
I am yours
You are mine
You were the baker
I'll christen this new era
With the smell of freshly-baked bread
Your Nutella, I'll keep it in the cellar
You were always a fan of that spread
Six months on, there's a car crash outside
The fire brigade using the jaws of life
No flush at night to sound your return
I still pretend you're only out of sight
Front garden bouquet, I threw it at the fire brigade
I was admonished and told to go back inside
From the living-room window
I stand and watch the white sheet go
Over the family car and I close my eyes
I still pretend you're only out of sight in another room
Smiling at your phone
I still pretend you're only out of sight in another room
Smiling at your phone
I still pretend you're only out of sight in another room
Smiling at your phone
I still pretend you're only out of sight in another room
Smiling at your phone
I still pretend
A younger me, a younger you
Meeting at the Serpentine
The beginning of spring
You wore those yellow ripped jeans
Your look defined my 2009
Your shyness stoked my boldness
"Shall we go in?" I smiled
Your hand warmed, walking through the gallery
(Get better)
I know I will
(Get better)
My darling
I know I will
I'm listening to a recording of you sleeping next to me
A capella
I'm listening to you cover Elliott Smith's 'Angeles'
It's these times I'll need if you go
It's these times I'll need if you go
So
Get better, my darling
I know you will
Get better, my darling
I know you will get better
I'm drawn to the motorway
The cold whoosh of trucks passing
This night-time under sodium light
The orange spread is soul-quieting
A younger you and a younger me
Meeting at the Serpentine
I am yours
You are mine
Happy birthday
Staff smuggled in a card I made
It rests under your pillow
When out of ICU, you'll cringe at all the "I love yous"
That card retired the life of one biro
At this time, I wanted you to know
At this time, I wanted you to know
Get better, my darling
I hope you will
Get better, my darling
I hope you will get better
I'll start the day with tiramisu
Raise a spoon to frontline workers
An underfunded principle
They risk all to be there for us
A younger you and a younger me
Meeting at the Serpentine
I am yours
You are mine
You were the baker
I'll christen this new era
With the smell of freshly-baked bread
Your Nutella, I'll keep it in the cellar
You were always a fan of that spread
Six months on, there's a car crash outside
The fire brigade using the jaws of life
No flush at night to sound your return
I still pretend you're only out of sight
Front garden bouquet, I threw it at the fire brigade
I was admonished and told to go back inside
From the living-room window
I stand and watch the white sheet go
Over the family car and I close my eyes
I still pretend you're only out of sight in another room
Smiling at your phone
I still pretend you're only out of sight in another room
Smiling at your phone
I still pretend you're only out of sight in another room
Smiling at your phone
I still pretend you're only out of sight in another room
Smiling at your phone
I still pretend
A younger me, a younger you
Meeting at the Serpentine
The beginning of spring
You wore those yellow ripped jeans
Your look defined my 2009
Your shyness stoked my boldness
"Shall we go in?" I smiled
Your hand warmed, walking through the gallery
(Get better)
I know I will
(Get better)
My darling
I know I will
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This catches the early days of COVID in NYC better than anything else I know of
LPCity wrote:
Yeah kind of reminds me of Dave Matthews, who also annoys me.
I don't mind this song so much but the singing kind of annoys me.
Yeah kind of reminds me of Dave Matthews, who also annoys me.
This band is fearless.
Tiramisù rhyming with principle.
Just outrageous!
craigandbee wrote:
Me too...
9
Whenever this song comes on, I can't help but stop whatever I'm doing and just listen...it breaks my heart, every time.
Me too...
9
maggierob wrote:
The frequency with which one needs catharsis is directly related to the amount of the frustration felt trying to get through the day.
This song is getting a lot of airplay, and like a lot of songs that elicit a strong emotional response, it's not something I can really take listening to that often. We're all suffering from various shades of PTSD, and while catharsis is nice and all, it's not something you want to go through daily. So as much as I like and appreciate the song, I am hitting the skip button (and will likely continue doing so).
The frequency with which one needs catharsis is directly related to the amount of the frustration felt trying to get through the day.
This song is getting a lot of airplay, and like a lot of songs that elicit a strong emotional response, it's not something I can really take listening to that often. We're all suffering from various shades of PTSD, and while catharsis is nice and all, it's not something you want to go through daily. So as much as I like and appreciate the song, I am hitting the skip button (and will likely continue doing so).
I've tried to understand these guys, but Alt-J makes me thankful for the PSD button every time they come around.
What a beautiful song.
Thanks Bill for asking me to listen to the story it unfolds.
Sorry, I have to go now. I seem to have something in my eye.
Thanks Bill for asking me to listen to the story it unfolds.
Sorry, I have to go now. I seem to have something in my eye.
ddbz wrote:
Resist it and don't give in to your emotions. Be strong.
Jeezz RP, I’m not in a position to cry right now.
Resist it and don't give in to your emotions. Be strong.
schoelle wrote:
And The Antlers' "Kettering". Phew, it's a lot.
Pair this with Steven Wilson's "Routine" . And then "I grieve" from Gabriel to finish it off...
And The Antlers' "Kettering". Phew, it's a lot.
Jeezz RP, I’m not in a position to cry right now.
Culture is interesting. If I'd never heard their previous stuff I might pass on this, but given their established courageous creativity, this has to be judged against that -- a response to that -- and in that context I like the rebound.
Whenever this song comes on, I can't help but stop whatever I'm doing and just listen...it breaks my heart, every time.
7>8
Nice artistry. I find it hard to diss those who are successful at their gift. But this, um, no, taking a pass.
Pair this with Steven Wilson's "Routine" . And then "I grieve" from Gabriel to finish it off...
Beautiful song - I need to skip it right now because I'm crying in my office.
fredriley wrote:
Like you said, kudos.
"An underfunded principle
They risk all to be there for us"
They're still on their feckin knees, but it's not interesting enough any more to be reported...
... Kudos for their praise of the NHS and its embattled workers during the plague.
Like you said, kudos.
"An underfunded principle
They risk all to be there for us"
They're still on their feckin knees, but it's not interesting enough any more to be reported...
Heartrending sentiments, but his voice and the intimacy of the recording strike me as creepy, not sentimental.
Why alt-J is so hated? it is not so bad actually
This nearly made me hit the PSD button, but not because it isn't good. Brr. Ouch. 
As I've said with other tracks of their's, at the very least you're not going to get a whole bunch of "this sounds like" comments with these guys....cause it just doesn't...
Shouldn't the artist name be Option+b?
These lyrics hurt. I got something in my eyes.
I thought I'd never write this of an Alt-J song, but this is feckin' dull! Aural Mogadon. Kudos for their praise of the NHS and its embattled workers during the plague.
thewiseking wrote:
Primarily in your insistance in utilizing your keyboard, rather than the PSD button.
in what way is this not terrible?
Primarily in your insistance in utilizing your keyboard, rather than the PSD button.
Heard this a couple of days ago, didn't care much for, but today.........it hit its' mark.
Meh. I dig Alt-J but this one is musical oatmeal.
paloeguevo wrote:
Thanks, I was looking for it and couldn't find it.
I think this is the interview Bill talked about
interview
Thanks, I was looking for it and couldn't find it.
I think this is the interview Bill talked about
interview
interview
thewiseking wrote:
First time i'm hearing this track, and to be honest its not immediately grabbing me.
So i keep listening to see how it goes while browsing through the comments for some insight as to how others are feeling about it.
Anyway, i get to your comment and i look up, scratch my chin and go a-reckoning "in what way is this song not terrible.... hmmm...."
Then it hits me... It clearly annoys you and that is a good enough reason its not terrible!
Great song then!
in what way is this not terrible?
First time i'm hearing this track, and to be honest its not immediately grabbing me.
So i keep listening to see how it goes while browsing through the comments for some insight as to how others are feeling about it.
Anyway, i get to your comment and i look up, scratch my chin and go a-reckoning "in what way is this song not terrible.... hmmm...."
Then it hits me... It clearly annoys you and that is a good enough reason its not terrible!
Great song then!
thewiseking wrote:
Well O' king. A lot of songs don't hang together lyrically, random images evoking a feeling. Nothing wrong with that. This song seems to have a cohesive narrative of love, hope, loss and (perhaps) denial.
I have two friends (who don't know each other) fighting the good fight for another day of life. As poetry this song evokes that this grey morning. So, can't call it terrible. Be well.
in what way is this not terrible?
Well O' king. A lot of songs don't hang together lyrically, random images evoking a feeling. Nothing wrong with that. This song seems to have a cohesive narrative of love, hope, loss and (perhaps) denial.
I have two friends (who don't know each other) fighting the good fight for another day of life. As poetry this song evokes that this grey morning. So, can't call it terrible. Be well.
the_jake wrote:
Getting new music more in the mix. Played again the following day.
Fresh music - first comment and rating. Who hoo!
Never had both before.
Interesting ending.
Getting new music more in the mix. Played again the following day.
Got the chance to see them in Laval (Montréal, Canada) two weeks ago. They were just excellent! Contrary to most rock shows, you could hear every details and specialy the voices, so not usual!
Wow. How heartbreaking.
in what way is this not terrible?
Love this!
the_jake wrote:
Get yourself a lottery ticket!
Yes, nice music.
Fresh music - first comment and rating. Who hoo!
Never had both before.
Interesting ending.
Get yourself a lottery ticket!
Yes, nice music.
I don't mind this song so much but the singing kind of annoys me.
Fresh music - first comment and rating. Who hoo!
Never had both before.
Interesting ending.
Never had both before.
Interesting ending.