Gomez — How We Operate
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Calm down
And get straight
It's in our eyes
It's how we operate
You're true
You are
I'd apologize but it won't go very far
Please come here
Come right on over
And when we collide we'll see what gets left over
A little joy
A little sorrow
And a little pride so we won't have to borrow
Wherever you lead, I'll follow
Turn me inside out and upside down
And try to see things my way
Turn a new page, tear the old one out
And I'll try to see things your way
Please come here
Please come on over
There is no line that you can't step right over
Without you well I'm left hollow
So can we decide to try a little joy tomorrow
'Cos baby tonight I'll follow
Turn me inside out and upside down
And try to see things my way
Turn a new page, tear the old one out
And I'll try to see things your way
The way that we've been speaking now
I swear that we'd be friends, I swear
'Cos all these little deals go down with
Little consequences, we share, we share
Turn me inside out and upside down
And try to see things my way
Turn a new page, tear the old one out
And I'll try to see things your way
And I'm gonna love you anyway
Try to see things your way
Try to see things your way
Try to see things your way
And get straight
It's in our eyes
It's how we operate
You're true
You are
I'd apologize but it won't go very far
Please come here
Come right on over
And when we collide we'll see what gets left over
A little joy
A little sorrow
And a little pride so we won't have to borrow
Wherever you lead, I'll follow
Turn me inside out and upside down
And try to see things my way
Turn a new page, tear the old one out
And I'll try to see things your way
Please come here
Please come on over
There is no line that you can't step right over
Without you well I'm left hollow
So can we decide to try a little joy tomorrow
'Cos baby tonight I'll follow
Turn me inside out and upside down
And try to see things my way
Turn a new page, tear the old one out
And I'll try to see things your way
The way that we've been speaking now
I swear that we'd be friends, I swear
'Cos all these little deals go down with
Little consequences, we share, we share
Turn me inside out and upside down
And try to see things my way
Turn a new page, tear the old one out
And I'll try to see things your way
And I'm gonna love you anyway
Try to see things your way
Try to see things your way
Try to see things your way
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I like all their music but this one is the best. Something about a rock & roll banjo! LOL
GOOD TUNE! Thanx RP! 
Ian Ball and Ben Ottewell are touring as a duo this summer. I got my tickets for the Vienna, Va. show. https://www.gomeztheband.com/e...
i never get tired of this one!
drwhy wrote:
DrWhy, I did. It was exceptional!
I am not sure what it is - maybe the banjo - but I love the heck out of this song. Such a great band. Would love to see them in concert.
DrWhy, I did. It was exceptional!
This band was on such a roll, and then they just stopped. Wish they could come back together and deliver another solid album.
INCREDIBLE - This is one of my ALL TIME love songs!
This is good.
NEW ALBUM PLEASE!!!!
I hope they haven't called it quits.
I hope they haven't called it quits.
Only 3 bars into the intro and I gave it a 7...
nicknt wrote:
You aren't listening very much if this is the only Gomez song you hear:
https://radioparadise.com/musi...
RP should propose different songs of Gomez as well, this one is in heavy rotation but it's boring when you hear always one single song of a band.
You aren't listening very much if this is the only Gomez song you hear:
https://radioparadise.com/musi...
What if this was the theme song of all political parties?
drwhy wrote:
Seen them 3 times, they are great, hopefully they come back soon. Three different singers whose voices totally complement the songs they sing. They really rock live.
I am not sure what it is - maybe the banjo - but I love the heck out of this song. Such a great band. Would love to see them in concert.
Seen them 3 times, they are great, hopefully they come back soon. Three different singers whose voices totally complement the songs they sing. They really rock live.
Suspenseful intro (I'm interested).... followed by ... banjo (I'm confused)... Enter husky rocky voice (feeling encouraged)( ... then it starts to flow (still not sure where about the banjo).. nice sound wave to end it off (no closure on the banjo for me)
Have seen Gomez twice now at The Vic Theatre in Chicago. Both times they absolutely tore the roof off the joint when they played this. Just incredible.
A voice different than, but as distictive as Robert Plant's. Growl.
skyhigh_71 wrote:
At one point I heard the prediction that they were or would be the new "Grateful Dead". i did not see the comparison at all, but they are definitely a great band.
Fantastic band that never achieved the recognition they deserve.
At one point I heard the prediction that they were or would be the new "Grateful Dead". i did not see the comparison at all, but they are definitely a great band.
I am not sure what it is - maybe the banjo - but I love the heck out of this song. Such a great band. Would love to see them in concert.
This was a good album, and this (the title track) was among the best songs.
Je t’aime, mon Cherie!
Gomez, that’s French!
skyhigh_71 wrote:
Still out there. Saw this band at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass last October. Very enjoyable, although the crowd was too self-absorbed to listen much. This is a weakness of outdoors festivals, but the band was great (when I could hear above the chatter).
Fantastic band that never achieved the recognition they deserve.
Still out there. Saw this band at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass last October. Very enjoyable, although the crowd was too self-absorbed to listen much. This is a weakness of outdoors festivals, but the band was great (when I could hear above the chatter).
Fantastic band that never achieved the recognition they deserve.
Whoa! I know what you did there, Bill...I smell what you're steppin' in.
Love this song, great music, very good lyrics. Shame Gomez seems to have disappeared, it has been 7 years since their last album. In Our Gun is one of my all time favorite albums.
Excellent ! it's the city of Agel n°2 ?? Where are you Alanis 
Pjesnik wrote:
Some do, some don't. Similar to sine function, like pretty much everything in the world.
Awesome!
It's a rare occasion when someone makes a math reference that most people might understand.
I'm also impressed with the high number of quality "BillG Rocks!" comments on this song. Bravo to BILLG again, always!
Some do, some don't. Similar to sine function, like pretty much everything in the world.
Awesome!
It's a rare occasion when someone makes a math reference that most people might understand.
I'm also impressed with the high number of quality "BillG Rocks!" comments on this song. Bravo to BILLG again, always!
dunno why I love this one. it's just got a beat to it.
Bill has the taste and broad scope of time on his side to choose exquisite music and transitions of all periods and types of music.
This song is one of my all time favorites!!!!! Gooooo mez... 
guthrieandme wrote:
Neither had I... why?
Does Bill have some sort of a gift to be able to do this... to have this kind of intelligence (inter legere... being able to make relations between things)?
Anyway, that's why I have been listening to RP for about 15 years now.
TYVM Bill!
Whoa... never heard the similarities between Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited" and this before. Kinda cool.
Neither had I... why?
Does Bill have some sort of a gift to be able to do this... to have this kind of intelligence (inter legere... being able to make relations between things)?
Anyway, that's why I have been listening to RP for about 15 years now.
TYVM Bill!
Whoa... never heard the similarities between Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited" and this before. Kinda cool.
I bought this for my iPod as soon as I heard it and never get sick of it.
Come to think of it, most of the stuff on my iPod I discovered on RP.
Bill, you are the professor of my musical education
Come to think of it, most of the stuff on my iPod I discovered on RP.
Bill, you are the professor of my musical education
jbuhl wrote:
NirvJam
Sounds painful!
NirvJam
Sounds painful!
I wouldn't know Gomez existed if it wasn't for RP. Thanks Bill!
Pioneer_Sing wrote:
dragon1952 wrote:
Kinda has a Nirvana feel to it also.
NirvJam
My missus always says this is Pearl Jam when she hears it.....even I am starting to believe it!!!
dragon1952 wrote:
Kinda has a Nirvana feel to it also.
NirvJam
fatcatjb wrote:
You've started to see things his way!
unbelievably...this song is starting to make sense to me. Went from 1 to 5 in one fell swoop
You've started to see things his way!
unbelievably...this song is starting to make sense to me. Went from 1 to 5 in one fell swoop
luk4zen wrote:
It did what now?
Nice to hear this here... Hounted me for a wile ..
It did what now?
Nice to hear this here... Hounted me for a wile ..
stevetheshoe wrote:
Some do, some don't. Similar to sine function, like pretty much everything in the world.
Reading the good and bad comments on this song reminds me of why I hate the internet. For some reason it fools people into thinking that the world cares what they think.
Some do, some don't. Similar to sine function, like pretty much everything in the world.
That is definitely a great voice and delivery to start, and when the bass and drums kick in, this baby takes off and flies the skies ablaze!
What a segue (sp. "seg way")!!!
Webfoot wrote:
You can't reach it through the ear canal?
don't I wish Webfoot! This song gets big points and accolades. I am missing something...
You can't reach it through the ear canal?
don't I wish Webfoot! This song gets big points and accolades. I am missing something...
Great band, little known
Glad to hear it on RP
Glad to hear it on RP
RP should propose different songs of Gomez as well, this one is in heavy rotation but it's boring when you hear always one single song of a band.
The voice is very irritating and the plucking strings blow.
Wicked segue fr Alanis uninvited to gomez how we operate. Love your transitions.
IMHO Ben ranks high for rock voices. See them live if you have the chance.
Pioneer_Sing wrote:
Kinda has a Nirvana feel to it also.
My missus always says this is Pearl Jam when she hears it.....even I am starting to believe it!!!
Kinda has a Nirvana feel to it also.
Diggin' it!
Steely_D wrote:
Absolutely. Great band, rarely heard over here. This track is just up to a solid 9 from this part of the world. Thanks RP.
Every time I hear the banjo figure kick in, I think how much I like these guys. I've done a lot of driving with Gomez as the soundtrack.
Thanks to BillG for turning me on to them!
Thanks to BillG for turning me on to them!
Absolutely. Great band, rarely heard over here. This track is just up to a solid 9 from this part of the world. Thanks RP.
Really nice segue from Alanis Morissette...
Couple years back my granddaughter and her cousins wanted to do the "Disneyland Experience" in Anaheim. I'd just as soon stick an ice pick in my eye, but since the kids really wanted to go, I tagged along. It was as weird as I feared, but then I saw there was a House of Blues in Disneytown. There on the marquee: Gomez, Thursday Night! Let's just say that seeing them was the high point of the visit for me. They were fabulous live. My granddaughter loved Disneyland. A good week.
fatcatjb wrote:
You can't reach it through the ear canal?
for those who admire this song, more power to you. I hit pause until it's over. This song gets stuck in my head and it becomes an itch I cannot scratch. I don't have to like everything!
You can't reach it through the ear canal?
ench wrote:
comment
noun Ë/kä-Ëment/
comment
noun Ë/kä-Ëment/
: a spoken or written statement that expresses an opinion about someone or something
: a written note that explains or discusses the meaning of something (such as a piece of writing)
: spoken or written discussion about something (such as an event in the news)
stevetheshoe wrote:
comment
noun Ë/kä-Ëment/
Reading the good and bad comments on this song reminds me of why I hate the internet. For some reason it fools people into thinking that the world cares what they think.
comment
noun Ë/kä-Ëment/
: a spoken or written statement that expresses an opinion about someone or something
: a written note that explains or discusses the meaning of something (such as a piece of writing)
: spoken or written discussion about something (such as an event in the news)
Foot tapping under my desk......................
fatcatjb wrote:
Poor baby. Too bad you can't just permanently pause and take your negative comments with you....
2nd time today I have taken a pause from RP
Poor baby. Too bad you can't just permanently pause and take your negative comments with you....
2nd time today I have taken a pause from RP
for those who admire this song, more power to you. I hit pause until it's over. This song gets stuck in my head and it becomes an itch I cannot scratch. I don't have to like everything!
Reading the good and bad comments on this song reminds me of why I hate the internet. For some reason it fools people into thinking that the world cares what they think.
I always think I'm about to hear Andrew Bird... then it turns to 90s regurg.
Hippostar wrote:
There there... just take a deep breath. It'll be okay.
There there... just take a deep breath. It'll be okay.
My missus always says this is Pearl Jam when she hears it.....even I am starting to believe it!!!
aaronm wrote:
There there... just take a deep breath. It'll be okay.
Hippostar wrote:
It's not just that I disagree with you (though I do, in the strongest possible terms). I'm legitimately afraid for your legal and financial future. Comparing Gomez to Nickelback or Creed could, and should, land you some sort of enormous defamation lawsuit.
Sounds like run-of-the-mill, forgettable 90's rock. This would stack up nicely against Seven Mary Tree, the Toadies, Nickelback or Creed.
It's not just that I disagree with you (though I do, in the strongest possible terms). I'm legitimately afraid for your legal and financial future. Comparing Gomez to Nickelback or Creed could, and should, land you some sort of enormous defamation lawsuit.
There there... just take a deep breath. It'll be okay.
Every time I hear the banjo figure kick in, I think how much I like these guys. I've done a lot of driving with Gomez as the soundtrack.
Thanks to BillG for turning me on to them!
Thanks to BillG for turning me on to them!
RandomousJam wrote:
I'm with you. I'm generally willing to give any song that's well received by the RP audience the benefit of the doubt, but this just sounds a little too much like the complaint rock I didn't care for in the late 90s and early 2000s.
I'm still struggling to understand the music of Gomez. I know some devoted fans, but personally I haven't quite got it yet.
I'm with you. I'm generally willing to give any song that's well received by the RP audience the benefit of the doubt, but this just sounds a little too much like the complaint rock I didn't care for in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Aud wrote:
You think he sounds like Peter Lorre???!!!!
HUH?
Even if I was drunk, stoned, drugged, hallucinating, delerious,etc I would never think of those two together in one concept.....
You must have never heard Peter Lorre singing. He did a kick-ass version of 'My Old Flame"*.
*actually, it was Spike Jones and his band.
You think he sounds like Peter Lorre???!!!!
HUH?
Even if I was drunk, stoned, drugged, hallucinating, delerious,etc I would never think of those two together in one concept.....
You must have never heard Peter Lorre singing. He did a kick-ass version of 'My Old Flame"*.
*actually, it was Spike Jones and his band.
I'm pretty sure that's Earl Scruggs on banjo...right?
ThePoose wrote:
Ed Vedder could only dream of having a voice like Ben's
Sounds more like Eddie Vedder, dontcha think?
Aud wrote:
You think he sounds like Peter Lorre???!!!!
HUH?
Even if I was drunk, stoned, drugged, hallucinating, delerious,etc I would never think of those two together in one concept.....
Aud wrote:
You think he sounds like Peter Lorre???!!!!
HUH?
Even if I was drunk, stoned, drugged, hallucinating, delerious,etc I would never think of those two together in one concept.....
Ed Vedder could only dream of having a voice like Ben's
danoodles wrote:
oh, you're not alone! If you scroll through the comments, you'll see that a few of us have already noticed this... I think this is the fourth time I've heard Radio Paradise play these back-to-back... I'll just let that speak for itself.
Uninvited and How We Operate sound just a LITTLE to much alike. I can't be the only one that hears it.
oh, you're not alone! If you scroll through the comments, you'll see that a few of us have already noticed this... I think this is the fourth time I've heard Radio Paradise play these back-to-back... I'll just let that speak for itself.
danoodles wrote:
I hadn't noticed it before... but I can certainly hear it now!
I still love this song (actually, I really like Uninvited too).
Uninvited and How We Operate sound just a LITTLE to much alike. I can't be the only one that hears it.
I hadn't noticed it before... but I can certainly hear it now!
I still love this song (actually, I really like Uninvited too).
I'm still struggling to understand the music of Gomez. I know some devoted fans, but personally I haven't quite got it yet.
I can no longer tolerate this song...it gets stuck in my head and I cannot get rid of it
Uninvited and How We Operate sound just a LITTLE to much alike. I can't be the only one that hears it.
aaronm wrote:
Creed? Bwaaaaaaaaaaa-hahahaaaaa!!!!!
Hippostar wrote:
It's not just that I disagree with you (though I do, in the strongest possible terms). I'm legitimately afraid for your legal and financial future. Comparing Gomez to Nickelback or Creed could, and should, land you some sort of enormous defamation lawsuit.
Sounds like run-of-the-mill, forgettable 90's rock. This would stack up nicely against Seven Mary Tree, the Toadies, Nickelback or Creed.
It's not just that I disagree with you (though I do, in the strongest possible terms). I'm legitimately afraid for your legal and financial future. Comparing Gomez to Nickelback or Creed could, and should, land you some sort of enormous defamation lawsuit.
Creed? Bwaaaaaaaaaaa-hahahaaaaa!!!!!
8 >>>> 9Not bad - sounds a little like Pearl Jam, for some reason that amounts to a sin in certain circles (less so today).
Hippostar wrote:
It's not just that I disagree with you (though I do, in the strongest possible terms). I'm legitimately afraid for your legal and financial future. Comparing Gomez to Nickelback or Creed could, and should, land you some sort of enormous defamation lawsuit.
Sounds like run-of-the-mill, forgettable 90's rock. This would stack up nicely against Seven Mary Tree, the Toadies, Nickelback or Creed.
It's not just that I disagree with you (though I do, in the strongest possible terms). I'm legitimately afraid for your legal and financial future. Comparing Gomez to Nickelback or Creed could, and should, land you some sort of enormous defamation lawsuit.
Sounds more like Eddie Vedder, dontcha think?
Aud wrote:
You think he sounds like Peter Lorre???!!!!
HUH?
Even if I was drunk, stoned, drugged, hallucinating, delerious,etc I would never think of those two together in one concept.....
Aud wrote:
You think he sounds like Peter Lorre???!!!!
HUH?
Even if I was drunk, stoned, drugged, hallucinating, delerious,etc I would never think of those two together in one concept.....
Sounds like run-of-the-mill, forgettable 90's rock. This would stack up nicely against Seven Mary Tree, the Toadies, Nickelback or Creed.
Hannio wrote:
You think he sounds like Peter Lorre???!!!!
HUH?
Even if I was drunk, stoned, drugged, hallucinating, delerious,etc I would never think of those two together in one concept.....
Never cared for the Peter Lorre voice.
You think he sounds like Peter Lorre???!!!!
HUH?
Even if I was drunk, stoned, drugged, hallucinating, delerious,etc I would never think of those two together in one concept.....
I love this song!
So true...such a sad commentary on how some of us deal with relationships in general.
"Without you I'm left hollow"...just a small example of the wisdom of the lyrics in this beautifully written song.
I'll try to see things your way though..
so good!
Like a hybrib between hoobastank and everlast.
I daresay that is too narrow an interpretation by Stevo: the bango can sound alternately jaunty and fun—-then ominous and haunting. Listen to Zep's Gallows Pole. The mandolin also falls into this category of being alternately upbeat/sorrowful.
Nerubo wrote:
Nerubo wrote:
Gomez answers Steve Martin's assertion that you can't have a sad banjo...
''Je t'aime, Gomez.''
''(gasp) Morticia, that's French!''
''(gasp) Morticia, that's French!''
rdo wrote:
I am not talking about songs with Ben Ottewell on vocals, but a lot of recent Gomez songs sound just as if they were performed by Michael Buble, crazy as that may sound. Thankfully we don't hear them on RP.
That is fair. This is another one of those enigma bands where they can make a great song like this and then the next song on the album you will be like this is turrible!
I am not talking about songs with Ben Ottewell on vocals, but a lot of recent Gomez songs sound just as if they were performed by Michael Buble, crazy as that may sound. Thankfully we don't hear them on RP.
That is fair. This is another one of those enigma bands where they can make a great song like this and then the next song on the album you will be like this is turrible!
it is GOOD
This song is an example of a tune that I LOVED SO MUCH at first and it slowly grew somewhat stale for me. Seems as though the songs that have more longevity to me are the ones that I slowly like more and more as I hear them...This one was great right away...and it has since succumbed to the fate I just mentioned.
it IS good.
it is good
A great pop tune for sure, but Archie hit the nail. Alanis must be a little curious about this one. It than becomes a STP inspired piece, all hail the Vedderites...
Another great band that rp turned me on to.
Good song, not my favourite, but good, nice vocals.
But I would agree that musically the verse is...uhm, inspired? by Uninvited by Alanis Morisette. I just find it a little too close for comfort...
But I would agree that musically the verse is...uhm, inspired? by Uninvited by Alanis Morisette. I just find it a little too close for comfort...
After some ups and downs on my life I should say that I'm getting to it again, but I think I'm not yet - this song is really a good one. Congratulations for radioparadise for sharing this with us, and most of all - thank you very much! You're the best!
Gomez in here...
cShaggy wrote:
Radio Paradise t-shirts. Radio Paradise stickers. Radio Paradise patches. Yes, please!
..i'd display one of those bumper stickers myownself..this song is strong!..Gomez is a "good"..
Radio Paradise t-shirts. Radio Paradise stickers. Radio Paradise patches. Yes, please!
OUTSTANDING—> 9
7 > 8.
unclehud wrote:
..i'd display one of those bumper stickers myownself..this song is strong!..Gomez is a "good"..
Like this.
Hey, Bill: What happened to RadioParadise bumper stickers? I had a few once upon a time, but don't see them on the "Stuff" page. Spreadin' the word, you know.
Hey, Bill: What happened to RadioParadise bumper stickers? I had a few once upon a time, but don't see them on the "Stuff" page. Spreadin' the word, you know.
..i'd display one of those bumper stickers myownself..this song is strong!..Gomez is a "good"..
Still love these guys!
Like this.
Hey, Bill: What happened to RadioParadise bumper stickers? I had a few once upon a time, but don't see them on the "Stuff" page. Spreadin' the word, you know.
Hey, Bill: What happened to RadioParadise bumper stickers? I had a few once upon a time, but don't see them on the "Stuff" page. Spreadin' the word, you know.
isterimpatient wrote:
Yes....indeed...8>9
I like this more each time I hear it.
Yes....indeed...8>9
Finally bought his latest...really like it.
Marzz_13 wrote:
I agree about the live thing. Palladia runs an older festival where Gomez performs this live sans the banjo and it takes the song to another level- makes this version seem tame by comparison.
YES! I have a video of one of their live concerts....Outstanding version of this song live....Ben cranks it up several thousand notches st the end of the song......yep!
I agree about the live thing. Palladia runs an older festival where Gomez performs this live sans the banjo and it takes the song to another level- makes this version seem tame by comparison.
YES! I have a video of one of their live concerts....Outstanding version of this song live....Ben cranks it up several thousand notches st the end of the song......yep!
I need an 11 button for this song!!!
I like this more each time I hear it.
This is really growing on me. And in a good way, not fungus like.
Dave, we're dying out here. Give us a break or just come shoot us. No mas!
Really liking this after a couple of listens. Album is awsome. 9
Trust me, this is a damn good ringtone. gentle, forceful, never tiring!
Love Gomez!
Love Gomez!
lkovathana wrote:
I am not talking about songs with Ben Ottewell on vocals, but a lot of recent Gomez songs sound just as if they were performed by Michael Buble, crazy as that may sound. Thankfully we don't hear them on RP.
To Creed or not to Creed ..
I am not talking about songs with Ben Ottewell on vocals, but a lot of recent Gomez songs sound just as if they were performed by Michael Buble, crazy as that may sound. Thankfully we don't hear them on RP.
This song and some great headphones got me through some bad stuff...solid ten from me
Byronape wrote:
You have a noodle shop? Like all they sell is noodles?
We do, Pho sho we do!
You have a noodle shop? Like all they sell is noodles?
We do, Pho sho we do!
jules44 wrote:
I agree about the live thing. Palladia runs an older festival where Gomez performs this live sans the banjo and it takes the song to another level- makes this version seem tame by comparison.
btw....BEST GOMEZ SONG EVER.....especially live!!!
I agree about the live thing. Palladia runs an older festival where Gomez performs this live sans the banjo and it takes the song to another level- makes this version seem tame by comparison.
i never get tired of this one!
Agreed! An "RP All-Star Track" in my book that has been in rotation for nearly 20 years at this point!