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Indigo Girls — Sugar Tongue
Album: Poseidon And The Bitter Bug
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Released: 2009
Length: 3:33
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All the fur and fin will lose again
Cause our better is their worst reckonin'
And our fine-feathered friends will sing until they bleed
And how will we replace that symphony?

I've got the blackest boots, the whitest skin
Satisfy my sugar tongue again
Sing me lullabies of shoe-shine days
Gilded verses for your ethylene
And sing it to me free and clean

All the kids come home with foreign limbs
from hunting trips abroad they lose again
and we'll teach them how to talk
and whistle while they walk
and do the dirty work of battle hymns

I've got the blackest boots, the whitest skin
Satisfy my sugar tongue again
Sing me lullabies of shoe-shine days
Gilded verses for your atheling
And sing it to me free and clean

Drinking tea with milk and Janjaweed
Pontificate on genocide or greed
With a spoonful of dissent
For the orchestra of need
Is just enough to please this colony

I've got the blackest boots, the whitest skin
Satisfy my sugar tongue again
Bring me lullabies and morphine dreams
Belladonna with her atropine
And sing it to me free and clean
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Really lovely song. Not available on Spotify, Tidal or Quobuz unfortunately, only the live version which is not as good.
Posted 11 months ago by Devaplan    [ Reply ]
I have heard this song many times but never paid attention to the lyrics. Pure poetry on the fate and state of what we are doing to our planet and to the human species.

The music and words bring tears. 
Posted 11 months ago by flyboy50    [ Reply ]
 Salamus wrote:

The First Ladies of melody. 


Yeah...I like that.   They got it down, don't they?  
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
The First Ladies of melody. 
Posted 2 years ago by Salamus    [ Reply ]
Really loved this, first time for me. The melody brought me in and the lyrics kept me. It's a fun game, letting your mind hear connective songs. The downward progression of The Turtles' "You Showed Me" is in there, but what that part really sounds like is Elliott Murphy's latter-day "Scandanavian Skies". The lyrics draw up from the well Don McClean's "Orphans of Wealth" which I mass-sent to people in the days following the Insurrection. If you don't know it, and appreciate the lyrics to Sugar Tongue, give it a try.  
Posted 3 years ago by antibody1    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

Keep thinking I'm hearing the Finn brothers when this comes on. I'm not the only one, right?

i think they'd do a fine job of it - love their voices together and Tim has written of some dark times...

Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 woodchuk wrote:

A beautiful melody with chilling lyrics.  I love the Indigo Girls' work.

I could be wrong, but I think the lyrics refer to the slave trade that grew up in the early colonial sugar industry, which was indeed brutal.

Cheers to all RP listeners!



Try this: 
Posted 3 years ago by mrdrewniak    [ Reply ]
Keep thinking I'm hearing the Finn brothers when this comes on. I'm not the only one, right?
Posted 3 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
this may be their best
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
Wonder if Hiroshige is receiving any royalties for his cover illustration?
They sent him an email to check if they could use an illustration which was clearly influenced by his print; he texted back and said it was "okay".
Posted 3 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Their harmonies are top notch.

And their lyrics have gotten more profound and crytpic compared to their first album in 1986.

Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Actually not ethylene, but atheling.
ath·el·ing/ˈaTHəliNG/nounHISTORICAL
a prince or lord in Anglo-Saxon England.
Posted 3 years ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
I always though the Indigo Girls were somewhat
underrated ; they made a lot of very good music...
Posted 4 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
We need more talk and solutions for the issues raised in this song.  Not just in tunes.

Love their singing too.
Posted 4 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:

Right you are. thanks.
 
There's another one in there.
Posted 4 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
They really are poets. Their lyrics are powerful and easy to connect to.
Posted 5 years ago by emcibulka    [ Reply ]
Lyrically brilliant if you like that sort of thing.  I reckon I do.
Posted 5 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
 rdo wrote:
This song is about genocide. See my comment below.{#Arrowd}  A serious issue.  Maybe instead of repeating the same thing over and over and over and over................you could...............maybe comment on something.......
Beg to differ.  It's about how humans consume the Earth at the peril of fin and feather. 

If your definition of "genocide" includes the eradication of animals, then YES!!!  We agree!!!


 
You're both correct.  The last verse  "Drinking tea...." is referencing the Darfur genocide in the Sudan, Africa.
Posted 5 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:
 

None taken...  everybody in my galactic presidential campaign loves this song...  we be dancing like Willy Shakes...  keep on rockin' in the free world, ScottishWillie...  time flies when we're having fun...
 
Where's Mr. Lazarus been lately?  Holed up in a hotel somewhere?  Some of us (ME!) are missing your gypsy mule-skinning bucknaked dancing!!  Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Another masterpiece from the Indigo Girls.
Posted 5 years ago by Salamus    [ Reply ]
bumped from a 6 to an 8. I just rock out to it here on RP, and on my ipod. Incredible lyrics, smooth, chilled ..
Posted 5 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
 nickhanks wrote:
It's a nice tune, well performed and engineered.  Let's not over-analyze it.

 
If that's what the artist intended the lyrics would be:

tra la la la la la la
la la la la la la la
doo di doo dah di doo doo di day

Go deep people.

Or not. It's your mind.
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
They just keep putting out good music year after year.  It never sounds the same, but you always hear a familiar sound.  
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
A beautiful melody with chilling lyrics.  I love the Indigo Girls' work.

I could be wrong, but I think the lyrics refer to the slave trade that grew up in the early colonial sugar industry, which was indeed brutal.

Cheers to all RP listeners!
Posted 6 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]
This line jumped out at me:  "and do the dirty work of battle hymns"

Such soft beautiful melody, with such powerful lyrics.  
Posted 6 years ago by teleskialaska    [ Reply ]
All the more cutting to deliver a line like "I got the blackest boots, the whitest skin," with the sweetest of voices. Must be my mood this night, but I'm giving it a 9.
Posted 7 years ago by dingleberry    [ Reply ]
 the_jake wrote:

This song inspired me to do the same and pickup an IG album.   

 
I did the same 7 years ago after hearing this on RP. Awesome album.
Posted 7 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
 bindi wrote:

Wow!

I normally do not like the Indigo Girls, but this tune really grabbed me - and now, seeing these lyrics. . .wow!  It reminds me of some Steely Dan tunes, . . . light, (albeit musically complex) happy melody, with some kinda light,  semi cryptic lyrics about some really nasty stuff.  Love it. . .  I will be picking up my first IG CD
 
This song inspired me to do the same and pickup an IG album.   
Posted 7 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Cool song.  Always enjoy it when it plays  :-)
Posted 8 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
What nice harmonies! 
Posted 8 years ago by fishingbill    [ Reply ]
These girls can sing.  
Posted 8 years ago by teleskialaska    [ Reply ]
It's a nice tune, well performed and engineered.  Let's not over-analyze it.
Posted 9 years ago by nickhanks    [ Reply ]
 ScottishWillie wrote:

I totally agree that most of what Lazarus says is nonsense. However I cant help but feel that the world would be a greyer less interesting place without him and others like him. I’ve never seen a posting from him that rubbishes anyone and I for one wouldn’t want to live in a world that cant accommodate amusing head cases like Lazarus.

No disrespect intended Lazarus.

  

None taken...  everybody in my galactic presidential campaign loves this song...  we be dancing like Willy Shakes...  keep on rockin' in the free world, ScottishWillie...  time flies when we're having fun...
Posted 9 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Very nice. It doesn't and then it does sound like them; which is the mark of a good band.

Ya gotta keep evolving. Get busy living or get busy dying.  
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
It's weird...I really this song, but this is the firs time I realized its the Indigo Girls. Duh...the Indigo Girls.  
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
This song is about genocide. See my comment below.{#Arrowd}  A serious issue.  Maybe instead of repeating the same thing over and over and over and over................you could...............maybe comment on something.......
 

I totally agree that most of what Lazarus says is nonsense. However I cant help but feel that the world would be a greyer less interesting place without him and others like him. I’ve never seen a posting from him that rubbishes anyone and I for one wouldn’t want to live in a world that cant accommodate amusing head cases like Lazarus.

No disrespect intended Lazarus.


Posted 9 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
This song is about genocide. See my comment below.{#Arrowd}  A serious issue.  Maybe instead of repeating the same thing over and over and over and over................you could...............maybe comment on something.......

Beg to differ.  It's about how humans consume the Earth at the peril of fin and feather. 

If your definition of "genocide" includes the eradication of animals, then YES!!!  We agree!!!


Posted 9 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

Aren't you the same &*#@! who bitches at Lazarus for posting comments and links about current events on song boards? 
  
This song is marvelous...  everybody in my alien space craft loves this song...  hope you be having a splendid time right this minute, kcar...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Jannne wrote:
             {#Daisy}{#Daisy}{#Clap}  so love this tuneful, easy, very very pleasant song...

 
About the horrors of civil war.
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
             {#Daisy}{#Daisy}{#Clap}  so love this tuneful, easy, very very pleasant song...
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:


This song is about genocide. See my comment below.{#Arrowd}  A serious issue.  Maybe instead of repeating the same thing over and over and over and over................you could...............maybe comment on something.......
 
This song is marvelous...  everybody in my homeless camp loves this song...  hope you be having a splendid time right this minute, rdo...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Somewhat surprised to be giving positive feedback for Indigo Girls....
Posted 10 years ago by Hogtownmike    [ Reply ]
 k1j2cat wrote:
In the posted lyrics, "atheling" should read ethylene. Just sayng...

 
Right you are. thanks.
Posted 10 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
In the posted lyrics, "atheling" should read ethylene. Just sayng...
Posted 10 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]
Out of my head!  Out of my head!
Posted 11 years ago by ritingon    [ Reply ]
An important song - for our times - it's been going on for generations.
Posted 11 years ago by helenofjoy    [ Reply ]
In you go....indigo girl,  Love my Layla
Posted 11 years ago by Philly_Joe    [ Reply ]

marvelous...  love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Such things are not possible...

love this marvelous song...
 

 

This song is about genocide. See my comment below.{#Arrowd}  A serious issue.  Maybe instead of repeating the same thing over and over and over and over................you could...............maybe comment on something.......
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:


Everybody in my church loves this song...  sure wish Sugar were here...

 
 
Such things are not possible...

love this marvelous song...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Overplayed 
Posted 11 years ago by mkinnan    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this, its melodic poignancy catches me off guard and I am blown away...indeed, these tuneful, talented gals still have lots to offer.  Sounds great anytime, but sounded especially nice coming after Stars' "The North."
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
sometime after 2003 I lost almost complete interest in the Indigo Girls.  Seems like we've come full circle because I LOVE this song.
Posted 11 years ago by ditty    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
Brilliant
 

Yes, I agree... love this song....
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Brilliant
Posted 11 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 Stratocaster wrote:


Well said, Romeo.  

Regarding the song...I too am of the opinion that this song is an Indigo Girls highlight.
 

Thanks!  Hope you are having a great time right now...  this is one sweet song...  love it...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 (former member) wrote:

A "poacher" is by definition "one who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another"... and that is not some derogatory name someone else calls you— that is your name for yourself... you call yourself a common thief...  if you have no respect for yourself, how can we expect you to have respect for others?

These song forums are for song comments, and I am an honest commentator...  this song is absolutely marvelous...

 
 

Well said, Romeo.  ^

Regarding the song...I too am of the opinion that this song is an Indigo Girls highlight.
Posted 11 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]

This song is soooo delicious...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]


Everybody in my church loves this song...  sure wish Sugar were here...

 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
Wonder if Hiroshige is receiving any royalties for his cover illustration?
 

I'm sure you were only joking....but it got me wondering all the same.  Here's what I found:
 
What about the title of this album...there's a reference to Poseidon in your song "Fleet of Hope," but what was the impetus behind the title of the record?
Mitchell Froom came up with that and it was a joke, really. We were just sitting around doing pre-production for the record and he said, "You should call it Poseidon and the Bitter Bug," and we all burst out into laughter. For whatever reason it stuck with us. I like it because I think it's quite whimsical. And I like the fact that Poseidon is from my song and bitter bug is from Amy's song. We've never done that before. I like the joining of the two lyrics. It's fun, it's playful. The artwork is hand-drawn by our graphic artist friend, and there's a bit of whimsy to it. You can't quite put your finger on it and I like that.
Posted 11 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Drinking Milk with Janjaweed?  Wow, now that could be dangerous.
 
The full lyric is Drinking Tea with Milk and Janjaweed.

When I first wrote this, I was kind of joking, thinking that it just sounded like Janjaweed, the genocidal militia from Sudan.  In fact, the lyric is the genocidal militia from Sudan.   
  
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Indigo
Posted 12 years ago by dingleberry    [ Reply ]
faan vilken bra låt
Posted 12 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:
Normally the Indigo Girls are just a little too perfectly politically correct for me.  But this tune has a lot going on in it.  It's easy to forget what good arrangers they are.
 


I echo your sentiments in that I am not a fan but find this one sweet...
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Normally the Indigo Girls are just a little too perfectly politically correct for me.  But this tune has a lot going on in it.  It's easy to forget what good arrangers they are.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Liking this a lot.
Posted 12 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]

most excellent.  love the tune.  very catchy...


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

Yes, isn't this song awesome?  Good to see you here...

 
 
Yes, Awesome...
Posted 12 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
That's it! I have one-click turned on, I'm ordering this from Amazon - through the RP Android app, of course!
Posted 12 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Wonder if Hiroshige is receiving any royalties for his cover illustration?
 
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Just curious, would the DJ ever follow this song with "Take Your Momma Out Tonight" by Scissor Sisters?  {#Nyah}
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 number7 wrote:
The guitar stuff kinda reminds me of The Beatles.
 
I hear that too.  Give it a 7 first listen (that I remember anyway).
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
The guitar stuff kinda reminds me of The Beatles.
Posted 12 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
God, I love how this sounds!
Posted 12 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
This tune is sweet and a pleasure.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Notwithstanding the cheap shots flying aboot the hoose, I shall relax and just enjoy this track.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...


 
 
everyone in my Vegas hotel room does also.... of course, that's only me.
Posted 12 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
Welcome to the Romeotuma blithering comments section

/sarc 
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
I'm no Indigo Girls fan — their other work just doesn't resonate with me — but there's no denying that this is a lovely tune.
Posted 12 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

I am right here...  hope everything is going well for you!

I love this song...
 
 
Going great...love this song ass well.
Posted 12 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
 Groogrux69 wrote:
romeotuma where are you?  I like this song more every time I hear it.
 
Don't encourage him, he pollutes enough without it.

Posted 13 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

This is one fine groove...  love this song...
 
I, too, agree, RT.

Posted 13 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Srsly, play some Marti!!

 bokey wrote:

That'll never happen for some odd reason.

 


Posted 13 years ago by dingusbother    [ Reply ]
I saw them the other night in Rockville, MD at Strathmore Hall - wonderful small venue.   They were great!   Such pros, and perfect harmonies.   They played for 90 mins. straight with hardly a break; not this song unfort.

Posted 13 years ago by dingusbother    [ Reply ]
romeotuma where are you?  I like this song more every time I hear it.


Posted 13 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:
Had to look, I thought a Marti Jones song had made it to RP
Foiled again.  
 
That'll never happen for some odd reason.

Posted 13 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
 NigelTufnel wrote:
I'm hearing "You Belong To Me"

Why'd you tell me this...

anyone?

 

Egad, you're right! Maybe that's why I keep thinking this song is a cover.
Posted 13 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
I gave it a 6.  Not a really big fan of them but I probably like this one the best.
Posted 13 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
I've been listening to the acoustic version of "Galileo" they did for a radio station, and the more I hear of them, the more I love them.  They're so interwoven and in tune - the vocals slide around so easily and fit so nicely... I really love their music!
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Drinking Milk with Janjaweed?  Wow, now that could be dangerous.
Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


yup...  love it...

 
 
excellent base line

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Had to look, I thought a Marti Jones song had made it to RP
Foiled again. 
Posted 13 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]

I like the cover art. Looks like a Hokusai (my fave.)


Posted 13 years ago by gabrielle7nt    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Agreed.  Strangely, I heard some Crowded House here, but I was tired and half-delirious from a fever, so I was probably mistaken.  Like this song. It's not what I'm used to hearing from Indigo Girls, but that's a good thing!

 

Not crazy or delirious or prejudiced for being from New Zealand.  If someone told me Neil Finn wrote this I would have said sure.
Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Yep, I'm witcha. There is no Carly Simon on RP.  Bet there are a couple songs that would do.
Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing "You Belong To Me"

Why'd you tell me this...

anyone?

Posted 13 years ago by NigelTufnel    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:
amazing
I never would have guessed it was Indigo Girls

Good stuff 
 
Agreed.  Strangely, I heard some Crowded House here, but I was tired and half-delirious from a fever, so I was probably mistaken.  Like this song. It's not what I'm used to hearing from Indigo Girls, but that's a good thing!

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Thank you. I missed this. 
Posted 13 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
So glad to hear this.  I was worried, when it was in high rotation, that I'd get tired of it.  
I'm happy to say that it was a joy to listen tonight.
Posted 13 years ago by gregormiz    [ Reply ]
 roulleau wrote:
7>9

Sounds like The I.G.s have gotten a little Beth Orton-y.  Which I wouldn't expect to work, but it really does.
 
I think it's safe to say that Beth Orton got a little Blue Girlie ;) 

I do agree though, this whole album was a left hook from a band I thought I had said everything they had to say... 
Posted 14 years ago by ufamsm    [ Reply ]
amazing
I never would have guessed it was Indigo Girls

Good stuff 
Posted 14 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
7>9

Sounds like The I.G.s have gotten a little Beth Orton-y.  Which I wouldn't expect to work, but it really does.
Posted 14 years ago by roulleau    [ Reply ]
Holy crap this is good.  Who knew?  Thanks RP!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]

Downloaded this album and never regretted it. Every song is good.


Posted 14 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
made my night - thanks
Posted 14 years ago by cathstewart94    [ Reply ]
Who knew?
Posted 14 years ago by JGM    [ Reply ]
what a beautiful and deceptive song
Posted 14 years ago by dingleberry    [ Reply ]
these ones especially:

All the fur and fin will lose again
Cause our better is their worst reckonin'
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
 sqqqrly wrote:
Thanks.  I liked this song until I read the lyrics.   I don't feel guilty in the least.   8 —> 3
 
Haha... got to you anyway didn't they?  Lowered your rating because you didn't like the message eh?  Seems like some latent guilt to me.

Posted 14 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
The lyrics of this song are so sincere! They try to convey the pain, confusion, impotence, and also anger felt but which is rarely spoken about openly, thus helping perpetuate simple lies that lead to the loss of precious human lives, and also to the strengthening of a vortex of destruction and desolation ... :( It is a beautiful song that always moves me ... When the singer sings, I can hear the mother in anguish talking about her son/daughter ...
Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Saw the IG many years ago, and couldn't wait to get out of there—but this is really, really nice.
Posted 14 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
 Dancing_banana wrote:
I always think this is Crowded House
 
Right on, banana!  CH and IG are two of my favorites. I would so love to hear Neil Finn cover this song.

Posted 14 years ago by kyleminor    [ Reply ]
I always think this is Crowded House
Posted 14 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]
1st Indigo Girls song I really like. 8
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 tom-kenna wrote:
All the fur and fin will lose again
Cause our better is their worst reckonin'
And our fine-feathered friends will sing until they bleed
And how will we replace that symphony? I've got the blackest boots, the whitest skin
Satisfy my sugar tongue again
Bring me love that buys us shoe-shine days
Guilded verses for your ethylene
And sing it to me free and clean All the kids come home with foreign limbs
from hunting trips abroad they lose again
and we'll teach them how to talk
and whistle while they walk
and do the dirty work of battle hymns I've got the blackest boots, the whitest skin
Satisfy my sugar tongue again
Sing me love that buys us shoe-shine days
Guilded verses for your ethylene
And sing it to me free and clean Drinking tea with milk and Janjaweed
Pontificate on genocide or greed
With a spoonful of descent
For the orchestra of need
Is just enough to please this colony I've got the blackest boots, the whitest skin
Satisfy my sugar tongue again
Bring me lullabies and morphine-dreams
Belladonna with her atropine
And sing it to me free and clean

 
Wow!

I normally do not like the Indigo Girls, but this tune really grabbed me - and now, seeing these lyrics. . .wow!  It reminds me of some Steely Dan tunes, . . . light, (albeit musically complex) happy melody, with some kinda light,  semi cryptic lyrics about some really nasty stuff.  Love it. . .  I will be picking up my first IG CD

Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 Frater_Kork wrote:
Great song, very Neil Finn:ish
 
I still think it's him for the first few bars
Posted 14 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this song my heart races! 
Posted 14 years ago by helenofjoy    [ Reply ]
I thought the Indigo Girls were taking a break.  The song is OK.
Posted 14 years ago by ejmusik    [ Reply ]
 sqqqrly wrote:
Thanks.  I liked this song until I read the lyrics.   I don't feel guilty in the least.   8 —> 3
 
And for exactly the same reason 6 —> 8!

Posted 14 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
you go girls

Drinking tea with milk and Janjaweed
Pontificate on genocide or greed
With a spoonful of descent
For the orchestra of need
Is just enough to please this colony I've got the blackest boots, the whitest skin
Satisfy my sugar tongue again
Bring me lullabies and morphine-dreams
Belladonna with her atropine
And sing it to me free and clean
Posted 14 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]