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Madrugada — Majesty (Live)
Album: Live At Tralfamadore
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8.2

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Total ratings: 6922









Released: 2005
Length: 6:35
Plays (last 30 days): 4
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So am I
Good or bad
The way that things did turn out
I did only make you sad

And we cried and we cried
On the phone
Oh but in my mind
You were never that all alone

Oh you were majesty
Your roads were heavy
And your longing was cut from bone

So am I
Am I good or bad
Could only awake your anger
I could only make you mad
Now was that how you showed me
That you were still so young and bold
Anyway those fights did drive me
And I was dying of thirst and I wasn't growin' old

Oh you were majesty
Your ropes were heavy
And your roads were very cold
Oh, oh, oh majesty

But in my mind
I could still climb inside your bed
And I could be victorious
Still the only man to pass to the glorious arch of your head, o-oh

Oh you were majesty
Your ropes were heavy
And your cheeks were very red

Oh you were majesty
And it's like I said
That spirit, is now dead

Oh, oh, oh Majesty
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3 live songs in a row:
Majesty (Live) - Madrugada
To Be Gone (Live) - Anna Ternheim
On the Border (live) - Al Stewart
Nice!
Posted 1 hour ago by PaoloManana    [ Reply ]
Missing " you are still so young and bored"?
Posted 3 weeks ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 hellsgardener wrote:

Shivers and a 10. So much more than the studio version
- and they are robes, not ropes or roads.



I agree about the rating and relative merits of the live and studio versions.

I think / hope you are right about the lyrics. I always heard “robes”.   “Ropes” and “very red” cheeks would suggest an entirely different relationship between singer and subject.
Posted 1 month ago by Talus1    [ Reply ]
pure gold, no matter how many times you hear it. Madrugada
Posted 4 months ago by isparos9    [ Reply ]
Hi all!
Posted 6 months ago by gega.baguk    [ Reply ]
wish there was an 11 rating option - oh - ther ya go :   11  !!! 
Sivert's voice just melts me. 
Posted 6 months ago by Roku    [ Reply ]
This song is literally impossible to sing.

I don't know how he does it.
Posted 7 months ago by radioparadise38    [ Reply ]
oOOOhhhhhHHhhhhhhhHHHHHHH
Posted 7 months ago by cuatro.thomas    [ Reply ]
more cowbell!
Posted 8 months ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:

Majestic… my good friend used to party with Sivert. Just a name drop because it makes me feel cool.



what did your friend say he was like? i imagine him to be pretty cool, laid back. right?
Posted 10 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Right up there with all the all the greatest guitar solos of all time.
Posted 10 months ago by spetrie    [ Reply ]
Majestic… my good friend used to party with Sivert. Just a name drop because it makes me feel cool.
Posted 10 months ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 nomnol wrote:


It's just that you won'(t) say, maybe.


Yes. "It's just what you won't say..." 
Posted 10 months ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Shivers and a 10. So much more than the studio version
- and they are robes, not ropes or roads.
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
Never gets old to me. Hooked from the first listen.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Robe. The ROBES were heavy. Not roads. Not ropes. Robes, like royal robes.
Posted 1 year ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
One of the many phenomenal artists I have been introduced to on Radio Paradise. I have a notebook that I use to write down all the new music that I need to explore more of, and this is one that I actually went out and procured.  Team RP, please play more Madrugada! 

And ps, please consider adding a bookmark feature to this page so we can go back and see what caught our ear.

Lastly, I realize that I haven't donated in a while. $20 coming your way right now. #LLRP!
Posted 1 year ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
Chills every. damn. time. Majesty indeed.
Posted 1 year ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:

stopping whatever I am doing to turn this up...



So do I.....
Posted 1 year ago by ralphyboy    [ Reply ]
 ober9000 wrote:


Or you rush to turn up the volume and sit and listen and just, well, dig it


Haha!  Just did that .
Posted 1 year ago by timhavard54    [ Reply ]
 exjunkie wrote:

This is one of those songs you have on in the background and it suddenly leaks into the foreground and you rush to find out who it is. Nice.



Or you rush to turn up the volume and sit and listen and just, well, dig it
Posted 1 year ago by ober9000    [ Reply ]
My only complaint on this song...it's not long enough. Just bumped from a 9 --> 10!
Posted 1 year ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
Demoted this to a 9, just so I could bump it up to 10 again!  
Posted 2 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:


"It's just what you would say..."


It's just that you won'(t) say, maybe.
Posted 2 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:
It's just a T-bone steak




Frankly, it's not much of a T-bone - the tenderloin is minute, you need to change your butcher.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications
state that the tenderloin of a porterhouse must be at least 1.25 inches
(32 mm) wide at its widest, while that of a T-bone must be at least 0.5
inches (13 mm) wide. [1] However, steaks with a large tenderloin are often called a "T-bone" in restaurants despite technically being porterhouse.

Think it through. It's not possible to cook a T-bone properly - there are 2 different types of meat AND there is a bone. Steak for rubes.

Posted 2 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
 Solanus wrote:

Robes, not roads, not ropes. Robes.


either ropes or robes feels more right, but something may be lost in translation...
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:

I've got this at a 9 but it sure feels like a 10.




upgraded to 10
Posted 2 years ago by stefan1    [ Reply ]
It's just a t-bone steak!
Posted 2 years ago by ibribe    [ Reply ]
 Stephenater wrote:

I think I finally figured it out!

”It’s just that you’re insane”. 

or

”It’s just that you were insane”.


"It's just what you would say..."
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 sergioso wrote:

I've just find out that madrugada doestn' have any trnslation in english.




Wikipedia says it's spanish (and portuguese) for "dawn"... what a wonderful word - madrugada - to me it has a special touch, mysterious and dark. So looking forward to see them live in concert next year..
Posted 2 years ago by BettyKay    [ Reply ]
I've just find out that madrugada doestn' have any trnslation in english.
Posted 2 years ago by sergioso    [ Reply ]
This song is one of the reasons I love Radio Paradise. I never would have heard it otherwise. It's a 9 for me.
Posted 2 years ago by wendyleefrancis1    [ Reply ]
 lynn01 wrote:

I want to see these guys live - what a great song!



I'm sorry to say that Robert Burås is no more among us. Regardless you may still pick up a consert with Sivert Høyem that is the vocalist of the band. Høyem has done an excellent job in continuiong the philosophy of the band as it was and is micing together only the best of the best to perform their music. Regardless Burås was indeed a main element of the original pot that brought this music alive. 


Madrugada (band) - Wikipedia
Posted 2 years ago by espheim    [ Reply ]
So is the consensus still leaning towards T-bone steak?
Posted 2 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:

I've got this at a 9 but it sure feels like a 10.



I had it at 9--just bumped it up to a 10 
Posted 2 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this it goes up one. Started as a 7 and am currently hovering over the 10.  I'm not sure I've 10'd anything before but its close.  This is 6.35 minutes of goosebumps for me
Posted 2 years ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 niseywee wrote:
Perfectly understandable.
 

Posted 2 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
I had to kick it up to a 10. 
Posted 2 years ago by niseywee    [ Reply ]
On Norwegian Independence Day no less. Beautiful! Greetings from Tromsø.
Posted 2 years ago by mlcarroll    [ Reply ]
His voice transports me.  One of many great RP finds for me.  
Posted 2 years ago by maureennet    [ Reply ]
 Laurelai wrote:
Its not uncommon for me to get all teary eyed when I listen to this song 


It's all too common for that to happen to me... 

10 

Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
nice voice 
Posted 2 years ago by jsegal21132    [ Reply ]
This song still gives me the goose bumps all these years later.

Sivert Høyem og Madrugada:  Tusin Tuck!
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 slaskey wrote:
Anyone hear echos of old Waterboys in this 
 

Nope 
Posted 3 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 bigbobbybubba wrote:
I love this song, especially the live version on YouTube. The lyrics are so sexist and so wrong.
 

Please explain, because I have got no clue. 
Posted 3 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 jlind wrote:

I started it out as a 10... I think I have less than 80 10's out of more 3000 ratings
 
I have about 5 10s
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:
Just made this a 10
 
I started it out as a 10... I think I have less than 80 10's out of more 3000 ratings
Posted 3 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Just made this a 10
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Hey, this is COOL!
Posted 3 years ago by costoonces    [ Reply ]
what a tuneee..... 10/10
Posted 3 years ago by ralphyboy    [ Reply ]
Such a monster sound!
Posted 3 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
A Scandinavian live set?  

Only on RP.   
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
All the feels!
Posted 3 years ago by cmcisaac    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:
It's just a T-bone steak



 

you've ruined the perfection
Posted 3 years ago by Alleggs    [ Reply ]
Its not uncommon for me to get all teary eyed when I listen to this song 
Posted 3 years ago by Laurelai    [ Reply ]
Cracking guitar solo, shame they are no longer...
Posted 3 years ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
Just changed my rating from an 8 to a solid 9. Bravo!!!
Posted 3 years ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
How did I miss these guys? Oh that's right I was working 16 hour days during this time and hanging out in sports bars.
Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Wonderfully resonate vocals! 10/10 always
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]

This has been a 10 since I first heard it almost 15 years ago here on RP... 

We still miss you Robert Burås... 
Posted 3 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I'm PSD-ing not because I don't like it, but I hear it a lot on RP
Posted 3 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
Glorious track 10
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
I want to see these guys live - what a great song!
Posted 3 years ago by lynn01    [ Reply ]
I love this song, especially the live version on YouTube. The lyrics are so sexist and so wrong.
Posted 3 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
10 for me. Love this guys voice, RP introduced me to them a few years ago and forever grateful for them doing so. 
Posted 3 years ago by gbt    [ Reply ]
 Laurelai wrote:
This is goosebump imduscing
 
So is your spelling, good sir 
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
How have I   missed this?  It stopped me in my tracks.   My son found me suddenly sobbing at the keyboard.   As if listening to Sam Stone.  What is happening ?

And why does this bring to mind Gord Downie?
Posted 4 years ago by wawa2c    [ Reply ]


Young and bald
Posted 4 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
This is goosebump imduscing
Posted 4 years ago by Laurelai    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:
I've got this at a 9 but it sure feels like a 10.
 The studio version is only about an 8, but this is a 10 for me.
c.

Posted 4 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Anyone hear echos of old Waterboys in this 
Posted 4 years ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
This is one of those songs you have on in the background and it suddenly leaks into the foreground and you rush to find out who it is. Nice.
Posted 4 years ago by exjunkie    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:
I've got this at a 9 but it sure feels like a 10.
 
Yes! 9 > 10 for the uplifting comment from jsd52756, more live sets like this Bill.
Posted 4 years ago by danfl75    [ Reply ]
Great song - first time I've heard it.
Posted 4 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
10 -> 11
Posted 4 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
I've got this at a 9 but it sure feels like a 10.
Posted 4 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Another winner from RP between this place and WFMU my musicale tastes have grown and have given up on commercial rock radio
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
What a voice!   What guitar!  What a dream of heaven on earth!
Posted 4 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
a complete RP find - thank you so much, Majestic
Posted 4 years ago by intothehills    [ Reply ]
Skydog
Posted 4 years ago by adyboy94    [ Reply ]
You just can't beat Live Music! This song always stops me in my tracks.
Posted 4 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
Madrugada is touring again. Saw and very much enjoyed them last night. As good as it can possibly get.
Posted 4 years ago by B_Drexler    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP.  I doubt I would ever have discovered this band and their astounding lead  singer without you.  Great way to finish my working day and go for a beer.  
Posted 4 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
stopping whatever I am doing to turn this up...
 
Same here :-)
Posted 4 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
stopping whatever I am doing to turn this up...
Posted 4 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Was in a bar in Bangkok at 3am drunk playing pool with Bargirls when this started playing. All sorts of weird and wonderful characters were there too. One of those amazing moments and this song always transports me back. I'll never forget. Robert Buras the mercurial guitar player sadly found dead in his apartment guitar in hand.. glad I got to hear this solo from him.
Posted 4 years ago by aardonhope479    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:

You might be right, but I still like T-bone steak.
 
I'm firing up the BBQ when I get home tonight!!  This song is great, and knowing that the band is back together makes me hope they visit the Seattle area soon (and/or I hope I haven't recently missed them like I missed Bill Idol and Steve Stevens recently :-( ) 

Long Live RP!!
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
I'm upping this to a 9.
Posted 4 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
Saw them 2 weeks ago. Small venue. Great great concert
Posted 4 years ago by fcatalao    [ Reply ]
One of those RP songs that worm their way into your head & heart eventually.
Posted 5 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
His voice is hypnotizing.
Posted 5 years ago by codeic    [ Reply ]
 Stephenater wrote:

I think I finally figured it out!

”It’s just that you’re insane”. 

or

”It’s just that you were insane”.
 
You might be right, but I still like T-bone steak.
Posted 5 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 Broken_Ear wrote:
It's just a t-bone steak!
It's just a t-bone steak!

Man those lyrics grab my stomach each time.
 
I think I finally figured it out!

”It’s just that you’re insane”. 

or

”It’s just that you were insane”.
Posted 5 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
One of those songs that gets better with every listen. Not over played I guess...
Posted 5 years ago by parryboi    [ Reply ]
It's just a t-bone steak!
It's just a t-bone steak!

Man those lyrics grab my stomach each time.
Posted 5 years ago by Broken_Ear    [ Reply ]
I like the guitar work into the peaking CODA
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
 harleyjiggler wrote:
Reminds me of Rag 'n' Bone Man - I'm Only Human
 
Both songs have pretty traditional chord progressions, though this one is about fifteen years older.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Rag 'n' Bone Man - I'm Only Human
Posted 5 years ago by harleyjiggler    [ Reply ]
 nevar23 wrote:
It's 2018 and I'm still hoping someday we'll solve the mystery of those end lyrics. {#Laughing} Such a great song.
 
Ditto!  One of these days, I'm gonna tweet Sivert and untangle this riddle!
Posted 5 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
It's 2018 and I'm still hoping someday we'll solve the mystery of those end lyrics.
{#Laughing} Such a great song.

Edit: January 1st 2019 and still hoping.

Edit #2: Jan. 1st 2021 and I'm going with Stephenater's comment that "It's just that you're insane" is the long elusive lyric. Happy New Year, all!

Posted 5 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
The voice, the feel, the lyrics, the simple chord progression, the song. live....Majestic!
Posted 5 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Reminds me a bit of Gene - the rising vocals and the sense of building...
Posted 5 years ago by intothehills    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 5 years ago by ksgoforth    [ Reply ]
10 from me...a vocal masterpiece and great song!
Posted 5 years ago by zatxela    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing the chorus as "Mais est-ce que tu le sais ?" {#Think}
Posted 5 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
It's just a T-bone steak



Posted 5 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
8 to a 9.  Play it as much as you wish, thanks Bill.
Posted 5 years ago by scadawizard    [ Reply ]
Thanks for introducing me to this Group/Song- Keep playing it!
Posted 6 years ago by NEOvManhattan    [ Reply ]
Makes me cry. I feel so much.
Posted 6 years ago by jsumnergar    [ Reply ]
I’ve heard this track here more than anyone should in a lifetime. Recycle please!!!
Posted 6 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 jsd52756 wrote:
Last year in the hospital at Christmas, getting hooked up to an IV for IVIG infusions. My daughter had just brought me a set of noise cancelling Bose headphones to my room for my Christmas gift.  Put them on and this song just started.  This tune put me in the place I needed to be right then.
Thanks Bill & Madrugada for helping me out when I needed it most.
-John

 

Wow, that is a powerful connection! They call it Radio Paradise for a reason!

Live, Love and stay Wild my friend!
Thank you for sharing!
 
Posted 6 years ago by TomSweetwater    [ Reply ]
Last year in the hospital at Christmas, getting hooked up to an IV for IVIG infusions. My daughter had just brought me a set of noise cancelling Bose headphones to my room for my Christmas gift.  Put them on and this song just started.  This tune put me in the place I needed to be right then.
Thanks Bill & Madrugada for helping me out when I needed it most.
-John
Posted 6 years ago by jsd52756    [ Reply ]
 RazzCat wrote:
Just gets better each time I hear it.
Thank you, RP, for introducing me to Sivert Hoyem's voice.
Majestic...

 
Ditto for me too!  A year ago the name Sivert Hoyem was just a name to me; now I know who he is and where he came from...not to mention having learned a new Spanish word :-) Long Live RP!!  And PEACE to all earthlings!!!
Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

I hear "it's just a T-bird sing"

??

 

I'll wager on "it's just what Sivert said." 

Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 qosforever wrote:
This live version is more powerful and has more feeling even that the studio version.  Beautiful!!
 
Agreed.  Great version of a wonderful song. Thanks, RP!
Posted 6 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
 JoanneE wrote:
Always one of my turn-the-volume-up tracks!

  

You're not alone. Just reached over and turned the dial up.
Posted 6 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
To speculate, Bill and Rebecca could be closet admirers of the Nordic social democracies.  They could be plotting to fundamentally change the good ol' USA through subversive music playing.   Vigilance is probably called for.
 
So, IOW... stay tuned?
Posted 6 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
 {#Hug}JoanneE wrote:
Always one of my turn-the-volume-up tracks!

 
exactly !
Posted 6 years ago by jojoshooter    [ Reply ]
Always one of my turn-the-volume-up tracks!
Posted 6 years ago by JoanneE    [ Reply ]