Syntax — Pride
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its made up of lonely moments
there was always a moment there when i knew
you always gave instalments
always knew u concentrated and grew
and i believe in reinvention
do you believe that life is holding the clue
take away all the lonely moments
give me full communication with you
your smile shine a little light, alright
dont hide, shine a little light
give up on your pride
do you believe in reinvention
do you believe thar life is holding the clue
any way to face the silence
any way to face the pain that kills you
your smile shine a little light, alright
dont hide, shine a little light
give up on your pride
give up on your pride, the moment's gone
give up on your smile, life is long
so i seen a bad dream, that you were gone
i got bitten on the soul, my blood will run
give up on your pride, the moment's gone
give up on your smile, life is long
so i seen i bad dream, you were gone
you're bitter and cold, my blood will run
there was always a moment there when i knew
you always gave instalments
always knew u concentrated and grew
and i believe in reinvention
do you believe that life is holding the clue
take away all the lonely moments
give me full communication with you
your smile shine a little light, alright
dont hide, shine a little light
give up on your pride
do you believe in reinvention
do you believe thar life is holding the clue
any way to face the silence
any way to face the pain that kills you
your smile shine a little light, alright
dont hide, shine a little light
give up on your pride
give up on your pride, the moment's gone
give up on your smile, life is long
so i seen a bad dream, that you were gone
i got bitten on the soul, my blood will run
give up on your pride, the moment's gone
give up on your smile, life is long
so i seen i bad dream, you were gone
you're bitter and cold, my blood will run
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This is such a great song!!
cptbuz wrote:
I was thinking the same thing and scrolling through the comments to make sure I hadn't already posted that, but then I saw your post. Casual Gods was a great album, btw.
Sounds a bit like Jerry Harrison's Man with a Gun
I was thinking the same thing and scrolling through the comments to make sure I hadn't already posted that, but then I saw your post. Casual Gods was a great album, btw.
do a little dance
make a little love ....
make a little love ....
NeilBlanchard wrote:
That begs the obvious question - which is THE best song on RP?
The next one...
That begs the obvious question - which is THE best song on RP?
The next one...
mrtuba9 wrote:
Yes it is...Reminds me of the Apple Series "Severance"
Prolly my most favorite album cover on RP...
Yes it is...Reminds me of the Apple Series "Severance"
clicked 8 for just the intro... 10 before the chorus.
lizardking wrote:
I bought the cassette and it is running hot in my dobly deck
It's been about a year now since this song entered my consciousness...and a welcome inclusion it is! Being a man of few (spoken) words, I was able to use this 5:37 track to speak volumes to my loved ones during a particularly low time...and it shined for sure! 10 rated and Long Live RP!!
I bought the cassette and it is running hot in my dobly deck
This album is flat out great, shame they only did a single album, and an EP.
costoonces wrote:
From Charmed Life album?
I hear a little Billy Idol influence.
From Charmed Life album?
r.johnson4779 wrote:
you gotta admit nit borrows a bit
Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight...
you gotta admit nit borrows a bit
Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight...
david16 wrote:
Ok, been asked already, c'mon and tell us your BEST song?
2nd best song on RP.
Ok, been asked already, c'mon and tell us your BEST song?
costoonces wrote:
probably something from Charmed Life album, not sure witch song..
I hear a little Billy Idol influence.
probably something from Charmed Life album, not sure witch song..
jelgator wrote:
I learned it on my accoustic and it still sounds great.
One of those songs I've only ever heard on RP that grows and grows on me. Love it.
I learned it on my accoustic and it still sounds great.
costoonces wrote:
Get your ears checked.
I hear a little Billy Idol influence.
Get your ears checked.
I hear a little Billy Idol influence.
drwhy wrote:
after listening to a bunch of the tracks on this disc on various places on the web, I found a used cd in the UK... and it wasn't cheap. But I bought it anyways, a good move on my part. The vocals are so smooth, and the beats on these tracks are sooo solid - sort of like a love child of Shriekback and Chemical Brothers.
Has anyone had luck ever finding this album? So frustrating bc there are some great songs but difficult to find.
after listening to a bunch of the tracks on this disc on various places on the web, I found a used cd in the UK... and it wasn't cheap. But I bought it anyways, a good move on my part. The vocals are so smooth, and the beats on these tracks are sooo solid - sort of like a love child of Shriekback and Chemical Brothers.
Has anyone had luck ever finding this album? So frustrating bc there are some great songs but difficult to find.
Prolly my most favorite album cover on RP...
I love the song BLISS. Great Beat!
NeilBlanchard wrote:
That begs the obvious question - which is THE best song on RP?
NeilBlanchard wrote:
That begs the obvious question - which is THE best song on RP?
This must be Rebecca this morning. A better selection of music.
One of those songs I've only ever heard on RP that grows and grows on me. Love it.
NeilBlanchard wrote:
for me "you cant take always what you want - Rolling Stones." now for david also :D :D
That begs the obvious question - which is THE best song on RP?
That begs the obvious question - which is THE best song on RP?
Sounds a bit like Jerry Harrison's Man with a Gun
Excellent riff. Reminds me of Beethoven and U2. The simpler the better for the main theme.
I'm hearing Alabama 3. Would be good to hear them here too Bill & Rebecca
Its made up of lonely moments
There was always a moment there when I knew
You always gave instalments
Always knew you concentrated and grew
And I believe in reinvention
Do you believe that life is holding the clue
Take away all the lonely moments
Give me full communication with you
Your smile shine a little light, alright
Don't hide, shine a little light
Give up on your pride
Do you believe in reinvention
Do you believe thar life is holding the clue
Any way to face the silence
Any way to face the pain that kills you
Your smile shine a little light, alright
Don't hide, shine a little light
Give up on your pride
Give up…
Really really wish these guys would put out more music. So underappreciated, so good. The whole album is a masterpiece.
It's been about a year now since this song entered my consciousness...and a welcome inclusion it is! Being a man of few (spoken) words, I was able to use this 5:37 track to speak volumes to my loved ones during a particularly low time...and it shined for sure! 10 rated and Long Live RP!!
david16 wrote:
That begs the obvious question - which is THE best song on RP?
2nd best song on RP
That begs the obvious question - which is THE best song on RP?
2nd best song on RP.
2nd best song on RP
Dazzerb wrote:
sounds like INXS.
I second that opinion. SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
Ha ha! For balance. . . I LOVE this song and it needs much more playtime.
So right you r ....let's bounce together then
Ha ha! For balance. . . I LOVE this song and it needs much more playtime.
So right you r ....let's bounce together then
Such a great album
Bought the album hearing this song on RP a couple of times. It was a good move.
Yep... Simple Minds...
Again Radio paradise is just fantastic in bringing us somewhere !
"Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight."
Sounds like Syntax to me.
rlr511 wrote:
Ha ha! For balance. . . I LOVE this song and it needs much more playtime.
tired of this song. needs MUCH less play time
Ha ha! For balance. . . I LOVE this song and it needs much more playtime.
tired of this song. needs MUCH less play time
From the varoius comments over the years this sounds like... Simple Minds, U2, KC and the Sunshine band and INXS among others.
That's fine in my book so a solid 8 from me!
That's fine in my book so a solid 8 from me!
Good, but secondarily - reminds me Simple Minds starting.
Starts great... then quickly becomes boring.
Too bad.
Too bad.
yofitofu wrote:
Just ONE of Bills superpowers
This is a GREAT song by a band I've never heard of. Excellent. Thanks Bill for introducing me to so much great new music!
Just ONE of Bills superpowers
speakers cranked Most excellent song. But so is every cut on this album, which is definitely worth buying. Meccano mind was their only album, sadly, but Fluke is also worth a listen.
dwhayslett wrote:
My thoughts exactly! Well not so much "sounds like" but sends one's memory back to both thinking: "cover?"
So this sounds like both U2 and KC and the Sunshine Band? My mind just boggled.
My thoughts exactly! Well not so much "sounds like" but sends one's memory back to both thinking: "cover?"
This is a GREAT song by a band I've never heard of. Excellent. Thanks Bill for introducing me to so much great new music!
do I hear Collective Soul + Billy Idol?!
Sounds like a slight rip off of a famous Kc & the sunshine tune to me?
Meh!
great set so far Bill
Dazzerb wrote:
Alabama 3
sounds like INXS.
Alabama 3
sounds like INXS.
I promise, as soon as I land my next gig, I am donating MUCHO to RP...watch me 
dwhayslett wrote:
Absolutely. Gotta love it.
So this sounds like both U2 and KC and the Sunshine Band? My mind just boggled.
Absolutely. Gotta love it.
1wolfy wrote:
SO agree with you...great track..gets me motivated!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this track. Thank you for keeping it rockin' every day RP!!!!!!!
Meh, not gonna give up on those, Syntax, not gonna take your advice.
Dammmmm!!!!
New Simple Minds???
New Simple Minds???
outstanding CD nikki54 wrote:never fails to disappoint regardless of what I am doing at the time
never fails to disappoint regardless of what I am doing at the time
dwhayslett wrote:
U2/KC.
A thought so profound I cannot even get to the depths or height of such a concept. Even having life-cycled through both generations. Good job.
So this sounds like both U2 and KC and the Sunshine Band? My mind just boggled.
U2/KC.
A thought so profound I cannot even get to the depths or height of such a concept. Even having life-cycled through both generations. Good job.
So this sounds like both U2 and KC and the Sunshine Band? My mind just boggled.
It's kinda cool but veering a tad close to bono and his chums for my liking.
So unexpected @ 1:05am on September 11, 2015! Just about to go to bed and one of my favorite songs appears. Thanks Bill. Random thought but relevant to the date....If only those who sanctioned the attack on the WTC would have given up on their pride and left well enough alone. We don't know who you are (were), but have our suspicions.
wgsu_1978 wrote:
No kidding.
"Do a little dance, make a little love ... "
I see someone caught this before me. How freaking obvious can you get?
I see someone caught this before me. How freaking obvious can you get?
No kidding.
coy wrote:
Thank you coy!
love this song
these lyrics are what is called 'satsang' in hindi
it means company of truth
'don't hide
shine a little light
give up on your pride'
it means company of truth
'don't hide
shine a little light
give up on your pride'
Thank you coy!
love this song
"Do a little dance, make a little love ... "
I see someone caught this before me. How freaking obvious can you get?
I see someone caught this before me. How freaking obvious can you get?
I love the way this song builds. Gets my pulse going every time!
Thought I heard Everlast singing...
Very groovy! Gets my sway on
Thanks RP one more time for expanding my library of music
'do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight'
Extreme343gs wrote:
Ya. Same sentiment here.
Songs like this is the reason I listen to RP.
It makes me drop whatever I'm doing and state "what the hell is playing? And why the fuck haven't I heard this before?"
It makes me drop whatever I'm doing and state "what the hell is playing? And why the fuck haven't I heard this before?"
Ya. Same sentiment here.
Really diggin this..
great band name, too
great band name, too
yofitofu wrote:
Half of the talent of Syntax is from a band called Fluke who have a very similar sound. Fluke have a large and amazingly good back catalogue. . . here
If you like this track then I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Spectacular song. Why don't we know more about this group? They have extraordinary talents and a great sound.
Half of the talent of Syntax is from a band called Fluke who have a very similar sound. Fluke have a large and amazingly good back catalogue. . . here
If you like this track then I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Talented band. Good stuff and good album.
rdo wrote:
No hay problemo. I would never suggest dubbing Almodovar, who I love. I have seen all his movies. It would not make sense to dub him really. Let me elaborate. I highly recommend Michael Haneke, the Austrian director. I've seen all his movies except one, Funny Games, which has two versions, both written and directed by him. The same script in fact, but one version he made in English, which I saw, but I have not seen the other version. A true masterpiece in my humble opinion. My point was that if I have a choice, I prefer to watch in my own language without subtitles. I don't like dubbing.
Funny Games is horrifying... isn't it? I started the foreign language version and ended up fast forwarding through the last 2/3 because it just got too sadistic
No hay problemo. I would never suggest dubbing Almodovar, who I love. I have seen all his movies. It would not make sense to dub him really. Let me elaborate. I highly recommend Michael Haneke, the Austrian director. I've seen all his movies except one, Funny Games, which has two versions, both written and directed by him. The same script in fact, but one version he made in English, which I saw, but I have not seen the other version. A true masterpiece in my humble opinion. My point was that if I have a choice, I prefer to watch in my own language without subtitles. I don't like dubbing.
Funny Games is horrifying... isn't it? I started the foreign language version and ended up fast forwarding through the last 2/3 because it just got too sadistic
yofitofu wrote:
Could not have said it better myself.
Spectacular song. Why don't we know more about this group? They have extraordinary talents and a great sound.
Could not have said it better myself.
kingart wrote:
I somewhat disagree with your disagreement. I'd rather read subtitles. It's distracting to see the mouth speaking French, German or something else, but hear the language of English. It's watching dialogue out of sync with the lip movement. Part of the context of a foreign film in its original language is the nuance and inflection of the words. The German of Das Boot dubbed in English? Absolutely nein. The lovely French of Quatre Cent Coups or the Japanese of Rashomon washed out by a voice actor reading a script? No way. The rapid fire Spanish of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown lost in translation? No, gracias. As for the visuals of a film being the most important thing, yes, for the most part. But context and subtext reign and in some movies that is not necessarily more conveyed by action than by what people say to each other and how they say it in the original, even if the subtitles abridge the specific words. The enjoyment is not hindered but often enhanced by just hearing the language.
No hay problemo. I would never suggest dubbing Almodovar, who I love. I have seen all his movies. It would not make sense to dub him really. Let me elaborate. I highly recommend Michael Haneke, the Austrian director. I've seen all his movies except one, Funny Games, which has two versions, both written and directed by him. The same script in fact, but one version he made in English, which I saw, but I have not seen the other version. A true masterpiece in my humble opinion. My point was that if I have a choice, I prefer to watch in my own language without subtitles. I don't like dubbing.
I somewhat disagree with your disagreement. I'd rather read subtitles. It's distracting to see the mouth speaking French, German or something else, but hear the language of English. It's watching dialogue out of sync with the lip movement. Part of the context of a foreign film in its original language is the nuance and inflection of the words. The German of Das Boot dubbed in English? Absolutely nein. The lovely French of Quatre Cent Coups or the Japanese of Rashomon washed out by a voice actor reading a script? No way. The rapid fire Spanish of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown lost in translation? No, gracias. As for the visuals of a film being the most important thing, yes, for the most part. But context and subtext reign and in some movies that is not necessarily more conveyed by action than by what people say to each other and how they say it in the original, even if the subtitles abridge the specific words. The enjoyment is not hindered but often enhanced by just hearing the language.
No hay problemo. I would never suggest dubbing Almodovar, who I love. I have seen all his movies. It would not make sense to dub him really. Let me elaborate. I highly recommend Michael Haneke, the Austrian director. I've seen all his movies except one, Funny Games, which has two versions, both written and directed by him. The same script in fact, but one version he made in English, which I saw, but I have not seen the other version. A true masterpiece in my humble opinion. My point was that if I have a choice, I prefer to watch in my own language without subtitles. I don't like dubbing.
Pleqse play something that I can boogie too please!
GREAT!
Normally i dont mind, but this cover art is great! Nice song btw.
Extreme343gs wrote:
+1
Songs like this is the reason I listen to RP.
It makes me drop whatever I'm doing and state "what the hell is playing? And why the fuck haven't I heard this before?"
It makes me drop whatever I'm doing and state "what the hell is playing? And why the fuck haven't I heard this before?"
+1
rdo wrote:
I have a few objections to this. I am a film buff, so I am not one of those illiterate people you cite. When you read subtitles in any film, you are really reading watered down text meant for ease in reading, and to allow the viewer to keep up with the film and still watch it. I generally disagree with you here. Watching text is not the same as watching a movie, and we lose too much by doing this. It's better than not watching the film at all, but there is nothing wrong with wanting to see the actors' expressions while speaking, among other aspects of the viewing experience. This is often much more important than the dialogue. The visuals of a film are the really important thing. This is hindered when reading subtitles.
I somewhat disagree with your disagreement. I'd rather read subtitles. It's distracting to see the mouth speaking French, German or something else, but hear the language of English. It's watching dialogue out of sync with the lip movement. Part of the context of a foreign film in its original language is the nuance and inflection of the words. The German of Das Boot dubbed in English? Absolutely nein. The lovely French of Quatre Cent Coups or the Japanese of Rashomon washed out by a voice actor reading a script? No way. The rapid fire Spanish of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown lost in translation? No, gracias. As for the visuals of a film being the most important thing, yes, for the most part. But context and subtext reign and in some movies that is not necessarily more conveyed by action than by what people say to each other and how they say it in the original, even if the subtitles abridge the specific words. The enjoyment is not hindered but often enhanced by just hearing the language.
I have a few objections to this. I am a film buff, so I am not one of those illiterate people you cite. When you read subtitles in any film, you are really reading watered down text meant for ease in reading, and to allow the viewer to keep up with the film and still watch it. I generally disagree with you here. Watching text is not the same as watching a movie, and we lose too much by doing this. It's better than not watching the film at all, but there is nothing wrong with wanting to see the actors' expressions while speaking, among other aspects of the viewing experience. This is often much more important than the dialogue. The visuals of a film are the really important thing. This is hindered when reading subtitles.
I somewhat disagree with your disagreement. I'd rather read subtitles. It's distracting to see the mouth speaking French, German or something else, but hear the language of English. It's watching dialogue out of sync with the lip movement. Part of the context of a foreign film in its original language is the nuance and inflection of the words. The German of Das Boot dubbed in English? Absolutely nein. The lovely French of Quatre Cent Coups or the Japanese of Rashomon washed out by a voice actor reading a script? No way. The rapid fire Spanish of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown lost in translation? No, gracias. As for the visuals of a film being the most important thing, yes, for the most part. But context and subtext reign and in some movies that is not necessarily more conveyed by action than by what people say to each other and how they say it in the original, even if the subtitles abridge the specific words. The enjoyment is not hindered but often enhanced by just hearing the language.
Songs like this is the reason I listen to RP.
It makes me drop whatever I'm doing and state "what the hell is playing? And why the fuck haven't I heard this before?"
It makes me drop whatever I'm doing and state "what the hell is playing? And why the fuck haven't I heard this before?"
This is Jerry Harrison singing, isn't he?!
Spectacular song. Why don't we know more about this group? They have extraordinary talents and a great sound.
Love the guitar intro to this interesting song. Vague nod to KR and Gimme Shelter.
Scrolling down I see lots of listeners heard one musical reference or another.
Scrolling down I see lots of listeners heard one musical reference or another.
colinkoolfm wrote:
Sounds like he's channeling the late, great Michael Hutchence.
Reminds me of the mid 80s
Sounds like he's channeling the late, great Michael Hutchence.
My FavoriteRadioStation. ♥
jimys wrote:
Me three.
I just did the same thing.
Andy_B wrote:
Andy_B wrote:
It gets better and better every time I hear it! Bumping it from 8 to 9.
Me three.
A3 is not a bad (rock and ) roll model.
Just superb.
yuck x 10
suesblues wrote:
Yup, I hear A3 (Alabama 3) working its way through this song.
reminds me of the Soprano themesong 'woke up this morning' - I love that driving bass - R.I.P James Gandolfini by the way
Yup, I hear A3 (Alabama 3) working its way through this song.
bumpin this an 8...I always look forward to this in RP rotation. Love the background vocals too!
Good stuff... Thanks to RP I picked this one up from cdnow and the album is on the iPod in heavy rotation.
Reminds me of the mid 80s
And me! Great test of my new SONOS Sub added to my SONOS 3s played loud.... Boy that was good. Thank you! 
I just did the same thing.
Andy_B wrote:
Andy_B wrote:
It gets better and better every time I hear it! Bumping it from 8 to 9.
It gets better and better every time I hear it! Bumping it from 8 to 9.
Laut hören ! Ganz laut!!!!!!!
8 to 9
for reinvention.
for reinvention.
I run to this song. My PB mile pace is with this. :)
First time I've heard this song. The opening made me stop what I'm doing and just listen. Nice suspenseful build of energy and tempo in the middle. I also get the Soprano-esque vibe from the baseline when it kicks in. Nice vocals at the end. I like it. Ok, now back to work.
New band for me and I quite like them. Thanks again RP!
Oh mon dieu, la musique d'Alice Nevers le juge est une femme sur Radio Paradise :D
easmann wrote:
"...better than not watching the film at all..."
Yep. If they give you subtitles you miss some of the facial expressions but preserve the emotion in the actors' vocalizations. If they dub English over the native tongue you preserve the facial expressions but the inevitable mismatch between the visual and the aural can make a great performance seem cheesy.
And then sometimes reading the subtitles helps conceal production or performance flaws.
Of those trade-offs I'll usually take the subtitles, if I have choice...
Thank you. It is rare and cause for celebration indeed when anyone here agrees with me.
(please don't read any other posts by me
, cuz you will probably not agree ever again! 
)
"...better than not watching the film at all..."
Yep. If they give you subtitles you miss some of the facial expressions but preserve the emotion in the actors' vocalizations. If they dub English over the native tongue you preserve the facial expressions but the inevitable mismatch between the visual and the aural can make a great performance seem cheesy.
And then sometimes reading the subtitles helps conceal production or performance flaws.
Of those trade-offs I'll usually take the subtitles, if I have choice...
Thank you. It is rare and cause for celebration indeed when anyone here agrees with me.
(please don't read any other posts by me
, cuz you will probably not agree ever again! ) Superb ending to my sunny Friday afternoon. Have a lovely weekend, folks. Thanks again to RP xx
reminds me of the Soprano themesong 'woke up this morning' - I love that driving bass - R.I.P James Gandolfini by the way
Sounds Eddie Vedderish.
cathiedee1 wrote:
I hope so! I bought this CD and there is only one song that doesn't create interest for me. Bought it because of RP
Love Love Love this entire CD..Read somewhere they are back in the studio.
I hope so! I bought this CD and there is only one song that doesn't create interest for me. Bought it because of RP
clicked 8 for just the intro... 10 before the chorus.
👊❤