Bahamas — Lost In The Light
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I'm lost in the light
I pray for the night
To take me, to take you too
After so many words
Still nothing's heard
Don't know what we should do
So if someone could see me now
Let them see you
'twas my greatest thrill
When we just stood still
You let me hold your hand 'til I had my fill
Even counting sheep
Don't help me sleep
I just toss and turn right there beside ya
So if someone could help me now
They'd help you too
They'd help you too
See you through
All the hard things we've all gotta do
'Cause this life is long
So you wouldn't be wrong
Being free, leaving me on my own
And I held my own
Still I rattled your bones
I said some awful things and I take them back
If we would try again
Just remember when
Before we were lovers I swear we were friends
So if someone could see me now
Let them see you
Let them see you
See you through
All the hard things we've all gotta do
'Cause this life is long
So you wouldn't be wrong
Being free, leaving me on my own
I pray for the night
To take me, to take you too
After so many words
Still nothing's heard
Don't know what we should do
So if someone could see me now
Let them see you
'twas my greatest thrill
When we just stood still
You let me hold your hand 'til I had my fill
Even counting sheep
Don't help me sleep
I just toss and turn right there beside ya
So if someone could help me now
They'd help you too
They'd help you too
See you through
All the hard things we've all gotta do
'Cause this life is long
So you wouldn't be wrong
Being free, leaving me on my own
And I held my own
Still I rattled your bones
I said some awful things and I take them back
If we would try again
Just remember when
Before we were lovers I swear we were friends
So if someone could see me now
Let them see you
Let them see you
See you through
All the hard things we've all gotta do
'Cause this life is long
So you wouldn't be wrong
Being free, leaving me on my own
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johnfiva wrote:
Not a terrible difficult task :)
This song just has a cool vibe to it, at least in my world.
Better than Jack Johnson.
Not a terrible difficult task :)
This song just has a cool vibe to it, at least in my world.
Ah... time to kick back & enjoy a fine Canadian track! Thanks RP
Better than Jack Johnson.
Wow, Alfie sure knows how to write a song.
The lyrics surly, not Shirley but, surely will hit home with many.
I'm sure Lee or your name_____ fill in the blank, will agree?
Take the words in his song and mix them with his perfect tune and I'd give it an 11, but that number hasn't been invented yet.
Thanks RP!
The lyrics surly, not Shirley but, surely will hit home with many.
I'm sure Lee or your name_____ fill in the blank, will agree?
Take the words in his song and mix them with his perfect tune and I'd give it an 11, but that number hasn't been invented yet.
Thanks RP!
Another great example of the power of RP. Where else would we have heard this tune?
I'm late to the party...
Mesmerized for the last couple of weeks over this.
Mesmerized for the last couple of weeks over this.
GTT wrote:
Same for me, as for several other commenters.
For those of you who remember David Bromberg, this is exactly how he sang, and the music sounds similar, too.
Same for me, as for several other commenters.
Playing with Kathleen Edwards this summer (2022) in Toronto. Should be stellar...
GTT wrote:
Whether or not this seems accurate, your post seems to suggest that David Bromberg is in the past. As far as I know he is active. As well as alive.
For those of you who remember David Bromberg, this is exactly how he sang, and the music sounds similar, too.
Whether or not this seems accurate, your post seems to suggest that David Bromberg is in the past. As far as I know he is active. As well as alive.
What? This isn't Daniel Lanois? Clearly, I have been bamboozled....
Nice Album Cover! totally 70's for me.
Ohmsen wrote:
I've heard it once, and that was two times too many.
Maybe, I just heard this one, one or more times too often.
I've heard it once, and that was two times too many.
Maybe, I just heard this one, one or more times too often.
Good songwriting, well presented.
ppopp wrote:
Wow!! (not)... the rare double h8
At least the next song will not be this dull. Even if it's The Pretenders.
Wow!! (not)... the rare double h8
GTT wrote:
That's who I thought it was too.
For those of you who remember David Bromberg, this is exactly how he sang, and the music sounds similar, too.
That's who I thought it was too.
Ah Canada!!!
Well Canada again,,,
Always good to hear this. Like it.
Hyvä suomalainen poika
mobboss wrote:
yes....I had to see who this was....my eardrums are not completely shot.
When he sings the line"...before we were lovers I swear we were friends..." if you can't hear David Bromberg your eardrums may be completely shot.
yes....I had to see who this was....my eardrums are not completely shot.
When he sings the line"...before we were lovers I swear we were friends..." if you can't hear David Bromberg your eardrums may be completely shot.
His new album will be out (in Germany / CD,LP) in January 2021!)
RabbitEars wrote:
Ever since i came upon this. Station I really have no use to listen to commercial rock radio with the same crap we hear day after day
Really dig this guy. Another good RP find for me.
Ever since i came upon this. Station I really have no use to listen to commercial rock radio with the same crap we hear day after day
This song moves me so much.Love it. Love it. Love it.
Really dig this guy. Another good RP find for me.
GTT wrote:
Hmmmm. I've been listening to Bromberg a long, long time and I've liked this song since it came out. But I've never made that connection. But you may have something there. Thx.
For those of you who remember David Bromberg, this is exactly how he sang, and the music sounds similar, too.
Hmmmm. I've been listening to Bromberg a long, long time and I've liked this song since it came out. But I've never made that connection. But you may have something there. Thx.
Very good! Reminds me a bit of early Boz Skaggs, which is a Good Thing.
At least the next song will not be this dull. Even if it's The Pretenders.
hells_bells wrote:
I would love to hear more M. Ward on RP.
This reminds me a lot of M. Ward
I would love to hear more M. Ward on RP.
For those of you who remember David Bromberg, this is exactly how he sang, and the music sounds similar, too.
jimtyrrell wrote:
The chicken skin on my arms are afraid of the same thing happening....it's a 9 for me....Long Live RP!!
The Goosebumps are jumping off my arms!!!!
i have No higher rating.
The chicken skin on my arms are afraid of the same thing happening....it's a 9 for me....Long Live RP!!
gatorade wrote:
. . . or even Nick Cave ? ? ?
Reminds me a bit of David Bromberg on the vocals. Very nice.
. . . or even Nick Cave ? ? ?
jimtyrrell wrote:
Exactly my thoughts !
The Goosebumps are jumping off my arms!!!!
i have No higher rating.
i have No higher rating.
Exactly my thoughts !
The Goosebumps are jumping off my arms!!!!
i have No higher rating.
Love this song! I heard it here for the first time and till then always volume up :) Thanks for it!
Or John Mayer? Not bad though.
andrewmi wrote:
It really is a very nice video. For the curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPJNt1eTVNY
Nice. Thanks for that. Followed by Etta James, another find. And down the rabbit home I go for the night.
Bruce
It really is a very nice video. For the curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPJNt1eTVNY
Nice. Thanks for that. Followed by Etta James, another find. And down the rabbit home I go for the night.
Bruce
This reminds me a lot of M. Ward
This has all my goose bumps humming! Fantastic song and sound! A ..20
On_The_Beach wrote:
. . . and maybe a little Daniel Lanois?
Yeah, reminds me of his song Sometimes.
. . . and maybe a little Daniel Lanois?
Yeah, reminds me of his song Sometimes.
NickDanger wrote:
. . . and maybe a little Daniel Lanois?
I'm hearing hints of David Bromberg...
. . . and maybe a little Daniel Lanois?
Something very likable about this song. Yes to the David Bromberg-like voice.
davidherrington wrote:
It's got many more chords than most of Dylan's tunes, and it's got a bridge, which is pretty rare for a good portion of old Zimmy's material - especially the earlier stuff.
HOW IS THIS NOT DYLAN'S?
It's got many more chords than most of Dylan's tunes, and it's got a bridge, which is pretty rare for a good portion of old Zimmy's material - especially the earlier stuff.
TJOpootertoot wrote:
I'm hearing hints of David Bromberg...
The singing obviously doesn't sound quite like Daniel Lanois or Bob Dylan but the guitar sounds so much like that sound Lanois has, it's what I think of every time I hear this.
And that's a compliment, BTW.
And that's a compliment, BTW.
I'm hearing hints of David Bromberg...
The singing obviously doesn't sound quite like Daniel Lanois or Bob Dylan but the guitar sounds so much like that sound Lanois has, it's what I think of every time I hear this.
And that's a compliment, BTW.
And that's a compliment, BTW.
Some say Leland went to the Bahamas. Me? I dunno. Nice tune.
cayenne wrote:
Are they "footie" pajamas?
My parents went to the Bahamas, and all they got me were these pajamas.
Are they "footie" pajamas?
This guy has some pipes. Very good vocals on this track.
HOW IS THIS NOT DYLAN'S?
merrickw wrote:
Agreed. Nice segue from Mr Bojangles
Definitely works after Bojangles. I like this trio, great youtube video of them doing this.
Agreed. Nice segue from Mr Bojangles
Odd coincidence. I'm not fond of this so PSD - Ramona Falls - Proof. Singing about "noon on the equator", so I pop over to a world map to see where noon is right now. Answer: the Bahamas. Weird.
Definitely works after Bojangles. I like this trio, great youtube video of them doing this.
Maybe it's just the afterglow from Mr. Bojangles, but yeah.
mobboss wrote:
I completely agree~
I give it an 8 because he's Brombergian! Good on it's own, too.
I completely agree~Nice. Really nice. I feel the sun on my face and my eyelids are heavy.
h8rhater wrote:
Those "down the thread" might just be wrong. I would suggest "Caught Me Thinking","Okay, Alright, I'm Alive","I Got You Babe", and "Time And Time Again" if you like this one. If those songs float your boat, I would further suggest Bahamas new album, "Is Alfie". It is easily as good as this disc.
Seconded on all fronts. Listen to h8rhater people, he speaks truth.
Those "down the thread" might just be wrong. I would suggest "Caught Me Thinking","Okay, Alright, I'm Alive","I Got You Babe", and "Time And Time Again" if you like this one. If those songs float your boat, I would further suggest Bahamas new album, "Is Alfie". It is easily as good as this disc.
Seconded on all fronts. Listen to h8rhater people, he speaks truth.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
I give it an 8 because he's Brombergian! Good on it's own, too.
a song about goodbye
dingleberry wrote:
Those "down the thread" might just be wrong. I would suggest "Caught Me Thinking","Okay, Alright, I'm Alive","I Got You Babe", and "Time And Time Again" if you like this one. If those songs float your boat, I would further suggest Bahamas new album, "Is Alfie". It is easily as good as this disc.
Followed Beck Waking Light in the rotation, and I was glad when this came on. Some down thread are saying it's the only worthwhile track on the LP but, you know, at least on this day, you kicked some beck ass.
Those "down the thread" might just be wrong. I would suggest "Caught Me Thinking","Okay, Alright, I'm Alive","I Got You Babe", and "Time And Time Again" if you like this one. If those songs float your boat, I would further suggest Bahamas new album, "Is Alfie". It is easily as good as this disc.
Wow amazing ...
Got the chording down, damn me digits must be smokin
Followed Beck Waking Light in the rotation, and I was glad when this came on. Some down thread are saying it's the only worthwhile track on the LP but, you know, at least on this day, you kicked some beck ass.
Nice. A little Jack Johnson on the croony parts, but gets a cool vocal moment in that chorus.
There is a very cool video that goes with this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPJNt1eTVNY The girl singers are outstanding!
Love this!
Got those goose bumps going. Thanks RP! I don't know where you keep digging all this great music up but keep it coming.
Looking forward to seeing Bahamas at this year's Ann Arbor Folk Festival.
My parents went to the Bahamas, and all they got me were these pajamas.
Daniel Lanois, is that you...?
Very smooth !
Very smooth !
If I get busted again reading these comments and chuckling to myself I am going to get the sack.
Here's a pretty cool half hour set from Austin, TX a couple years ago, I believe. Some sweet harmonies captured here...hope you enjoy! Bahamas :: Full Liveset Session from SXSW https://youtu.be/HsHetqB6f14?list=LL2hObBK7gKkz_7p_4Xjt1Pg
h8rhater wrote:
You're not actually thinking. It only seems that way to you.
You certainly do work hard at living up to that username...sort of.
You're not actually thinking. It only seems that way to you.
You certainly do work hard at living up to that username...sort of.
Great song, nice guitar work, with a deeply honest vocal and backup. A peaceful realization at the point of breakup...
Live performance and the writer's thoughts about his song at khum.com, see Bahamas podcast...
Live performance and the writer's thoughts about his song at khum.com, see Bahamas podcast...
Hippostar wrote:
Thinking it sounds a lot like a 1980's-era instant coffee commercial.
You're not actually thinking. It only seems that way to you.
Thinking it sounds a lot like a 1980's-era instant coffee commercial.
You're not actually thinking. It only seems that way to you.
Limpopoking wrote:
How can that even be? I like this song but you can't get more dreary. None more dreary.
I really like this track, but IMHO, it's the only interesting track on the album. The rest are dreary dreary dreary... sadly.
How can that even be? I like this song but you can't get more dreary. None more dreary.
h8rhater wrote:
I was thinking that he sounds a lot like M. Ward.
Thinking it sounds a lot like a 1980's-era instant coffee commercial.
I was thinking that he sounds a lot like M. Ward.
Thinking it sounds a lot like a 1980's-era instant coffee commercial.
that's why one uses PSD button 
I won't be using it on this one 'cause I like it but there are some I cannot act soon enough
fatcatjb wrote:
I won't be using it on this one 'cause I like it but there are some I cannot act soon enough
fatcatjb wrote:
every now and then there's a song on RP that I come to loathe, and this is one of them. For those who love this song, it is yours to enjoy...sadly, I just don't get it
every now and then there's a song on RP that I come to loathe, and this is one of them. For those who love this song, it is yours to enjoy...sadly, I just don't get it
Scraggy wrote:
I was thinking that he sounds a lot like M. Ward.
Wow. Afie Jurvanen sounds just like Jont Whittington from the UK. Spooky.
I was thinking that he sounds a lot like M. Ward.
Wow. Afie Jurvanen sounds just like Jont Whittington from the UK. Spooky.
I concur with three comments below: this sounds a bit like David Bromberg singing "It's Not Dark Yet" in a mashup with the opening bars of "Zorba the Greek."
MackStar wrote:
Tee Hee.
I was thinking this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOfZHNHXGIQ
If I were a rich man!
Lovely, thanks. Great old 60's movie - Zorba the Greek with Anthony Quinn, if you're interested...
Tee Hee.
I was thinking this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOfZHNHXGIQ
If I were a rich man!
Lovely, thanks. Great old 60's movie - Zorba the Greek with Anthony Quinn, if you're interested...
Awesome song, love it
Hey, it's Jack Johnson! Oh wait, it's another mellow, island-themed act...
Love this
ThePoose wrote:
More like Ron Sexsmith, you mean.
At least they have sex in common.
Not so sure about that.
More like Ron Sexsmith, you mean.
At least they have sex in common.
Not so sure about that.
daisymaybee wrote:
More like Ron Sexsmith, you mean.
At least they have sex in common.
Sounds like Martin Sexton without the pizzazz.
More like Ron Sexsmith, you mean.
At least they have sex in common.
Sounds like Martin Sexton without the pizzazz.
Boring and repetitive lyrics and melody. Can't wait for it to be over...
gatorade wrote:
Indeed. David Bromberg is the closest voice to this. I checked in to see who this was and agree with you. Not bad, although it does fail to move out of the initial gear..
Reminds me a bit of David Bromberg on the vocals. Very nice.
Indeed. David Bromberg is the closest voice to this. I checked in to see who this was and agree with you. Not bad, although it does fail to move out of the initial gear..
Just right - at the right time, the right place.
Reminds me a bit of David Bromberg on the vocals. Very nice.
baythtayth wrote:
I am waiting for the improvement with ageing to kick in...so far, so lame
On first listen, dreary and insipid. Perhaps it improves with ageing.
I am waiting for the improvement with ageing to kick in...so far, so lame
See you through. all the hard things in life we've all got to do.
DaidyBoy wrote:
If I knew what you meant I would probably agree with you. I still hear "Shaddap You Face" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFacWGBJ_cs.
Tee Hee.
I was thinking this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOfZHNHXGIQ
If I were a rich man!
If I knew what you meant I would probably agree with you. I still hear "Shaddap You Face" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFacWGBJ_cs.
Tee Hee.
I was thinking this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOfZHNHXGIQ
If I were a rich man!
I really like this track, but IMHO, it's the only interesting track on the album. The rest are dreary dreary dreary... sadly.
WonderLizard wrote:
Møøse trained by YUTTE HERMSGERVØRDENBRØTBØRDA.
Møøse trained by YUTTE HERMSGERVØRDENBRØTBØRDA.
reminds me of the few songs I've heard off the new Phosphorescent album.
that means i like it.
that means i like it.
jukes1 wrote:
You'd see a bimodal ratings distribution if there was really a polarized opinion on RP about this song. This is a normal-ish distribution with a fairly high mean.
If I knew what you meant I would probably agree with you. I still hear "Shaddap You Face" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFacWGBJ_cs.
You'd see a bimodal ratings distribution if there was really a polarized opinion on RP about this song. This is a normal-ish distribution with a fairly high mean.
If I knew what you meant I would probably agree with you. I still hear "Shaddap You Face" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFacWGBJ_cs.
Jalmari wrote:
Møøse trained by YUTTE HERMSGERVØRDENBRØTBØRDA.
Kyllä! Hieno biisi.
Toivottavasti Afie tulee Suomeen keikalle.
Toivottavasti Afie tulee Suomeen keikalle.
Møøse trained by YUTTE HERMSGERVØRDENBRØTBØRDA.
You are thinking of Not Dark Yet by The Bobster.
d-don wrote:
This reminds me of a Dylan song, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
d-don wrote:
This reminds me of a Dylan song, but I can't quite put my finger on it. TerryS wrote:
This reminds me of a Dylan song, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
Play the guitar line for me one more time please - I don't quite have it down yet.
This reminds me of a Dylan song, but I can't quite put my finger on it.So reminds me of David Bromberg. Probably dating myself...good stuff!
Woof, what a "downer" after Paris Combo's tango Senor, geeshush DJ.
thank you, Bill -- this is my new favorite, just completely adorable.
Kyllä! Hieno biisi.
Toivottavasti Afie tulee Suomeen keikalle.
Toivottavasti Afie tulee Suomeen keikalle.
DaidyBoy wrote:
Joe Dolce?!!! That's a name I hadn't thought about in a long time...well, until now.
Instant PSD. I love the way good music polarises opinions. So many positives for this song, but I just get Joe Dolce.....
Joe Dolce?!!! That's a name I hadn't thought about in a long time...well, until now.
renekunst wrote:
It really is a very nice video. For the curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPJNt1eTVNY
Best Song of 2012. Perfefectly instrumented. Ingenious Video. Everything is right.
Thank you very much for playing this Song.
Thank you very much for playing this Song.
It really is a very nice video. For the curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPJNt1eTVNY
There is a languid soulfulness to this that I enjoy. The man is in no hurry...
On first listen, dreary and insipid. Perhaps it improves with ageing.
I saw them live two weeks ago - opened for Calexico in Denver - and they were just as brilliant in person!
Ihan hyvä kappale. Ajatella, että vielä suomalainen!
DaidyBoy wrote:
You'd see a bimodal ratings distribution if there was really a polarized opinion on RP about this song. This is a normal-ish distribution with a fairly high mean.
Instant PSD. I love the way good music polarises opinions. So many positives for this song, but I just get Joe Dolce.....
You'd see a bimodal ratings distribution if there was really a polarized opinion on RP about this song. This is a normal-ish distribution with a fairly high mean.
Nice.
For those of you who remember David Bromberg, this is exactly how he sang, and the music sounds similar, too.
The rythme and thème comes from a song of Sixto Rodriguez a forgotten Detroit singer. Best than Dylan in the sa me way.
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