I thought if I outdid myself I’d learn to sidestep pain,
And make enough damn money, you’d smile and call my name.
Turned theory into practice, you can’t say I didn’t work.
I covered all the bases, but boy, did I get hurt.
So I chose to be an optimist and share my sunny view
And look for the good in everyone because I know it’s true:
Enlightenment is possible–but I wouldn’t call it bliss
‘Cause when my eyes were opened all I saw was this:
I feel totally embarrassed. I wish I could disappear.
Now I’m so ashamed I wrote a song I don’t want anyone to hear.
When I told you I was dying a smile crept on your face.
I thought that I’d seen everything but you’re a special case.
I sacrificed the moon and sun for the one who didn’t care.
Well, la di da di da di da… nobody was there.
I feel totally embarrassed. I wish I could disappear.
Now I’m so ashamed I wrote a song I don’t want anyone to hear.
I feel totally embarrassed. I wish I could disappear.
Now I’m so ashamed I wrote a song I don’t want anyone to hear.
I don’t want anyone to hear.
Another stellar release from this long-lived ensemble. Though the King Crimson influence is obvious & that comparison unavoidable, these guys have made many great recordings that can't be categorized as 'mere copies'. The perfect balance of aggressive riffing and serene soundscapes. Stephen Roberts
John Drumbo French from Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band worked with Thompson on two albums along with Fred Frith and Henry Kaiser.
Those two French, Frith, Kaiser and Thompson albums led me to this.
Also, Richard Thompson taught Hugh Cornwell (of The Stranglers) how to play the bass guitar in a band when they were both at the same school (Emil and The Detectives?).
With a career spanning 50 years and playing with two of my heroes (French and Cornwell) Thompson has produced a fascinating EP. yellowcakeuf6
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