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Metric — Speed the Collapse
Album: Synthetica
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Released: 2012
Length: 3:36
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All the way from where we came
Built a mansion in a day
Distant lightning, thunder claps
Watch our neighbors house collapse
Looked the other way
And then the storm was overhead
All the oceans boiled and rivers bled
We auctioned off our memories
In the absence of a breeze
Scatter what remains
Scatter what remains!

Pushed away, I'm pulled toward
A comedown of revolving doors
Every warning we ignored
Drifting in from distant shores
The wind presents a change of course
A second reckoning of sorts
We were wasted waiting for
A comedown of revolving doors

(Aah, aah, aah)
Fate, don't fail me now.
(Aah, aah, aah)

And when the days that followed past
In another mansion built to last
From our window we could see only possibilities
Down the road and back
But, then the storm returned for more
In a come down of revolving doors
Auctioned off our memories
In the absence of a breeze
Scatter what remains
Scatter what remains!

Pushed away, I'm pulled toward
A comedown of revolving doors
Every warning we ignored
Drifting in from distant shores
The wind presents a change of course
A second reckoning of sorts
We were wasted waiting for
A comedown of revolving doors

(Aah, aah, aah)
Fate, don't fail me now.
(Aah, aah, aah)
Fate, don't fail me now.
(Aah, aah, aah)
Fate, don't fail me now.
(Aah, aah, aah)
Fate, don't fail me now.
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 nu11 wrote:


As is the system.  Imperial is still alive.


Yeah, dividing by 10. Super hard.. 😛
Posted 1 year ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
 zerosomething wrote:

Metric is a very under rated group



As is the system.  Imperial is still alive.
Posted 2 years ago by nu11    [ Reply ]
I can only wonder why this band hasn't gotten more popular.  The whole album is a banger.
 
Interestingly if anyone hasn't heard the album, "Fate don't fail me now" isn't just a lyric from Speed The Collapse but also a leitmotif that appears throughout the album.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

How, precisely, are you measuring the amount of creativity in this song?



This song is like the perfect chocolate chip cookie. It doesn't need creativity.
Posted 2 years ago by CosmicDon    [ Reply ]
 80´s  Berlin melancholic pop vibes. Nice
Posted 2 years ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

How, precisely, are you measuring the amount of creativity in this song?
 

He has a graduated creativity cylinder. 
Posted 3 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
7 > 8

Feeling the energy this morning
Posted 3 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
 TLynneHenry wrote:

Agreed! It's in heavy rotation in my running mix. ("Feet don't fail me now" is one of my running mantras)
 
I wonder if Bill and Rebecca would consider putting together a running mix on RP. 
Posted 3 years ago by pa508701    [ Reply ]
 teeyodi wrote:
Great band to run to! 
 
Agreed! It's in heavy rotation in my running mix. ("Feet don't fail me now" is one of my running mantras)
Posted 3 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
Great band to run to! 
Posted 3 years ago by teeyodi    [ Reply ]
Kind of like The Smiths, a nice pop tune until you listen to the lyrics!
Posted 3 years ago by BillE    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear Metric, I wonder why I don't own any of their albums.
Posted 3 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
 ace-marc wrote:
The same way we measure the level of antagonism in your comments.
 
Ah.  The way is "badly", then.

Who is "we"?
Posted 3 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

How, precisely, are you measuring the amount of creativity in this song?
 

The same way we measure the level of antagonism in your comments.
Posted 3 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Nice song, sadly relevant today.
Posted 4 years ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
I think this was the dream I had about a month ago. I can see this dystopia rather clearly. 
Posted 4 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:

Perhaps he's reacting to this tune because of the absolutely lack of creativity in its making. Energy, yes. Creativity, zero. 
 
How, precisely, are you measuring the amount of creativity in this song?
Posted 4 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:
This song is absolutely great!
 

A couple of FINE vids on the Tube... They sound great live too! The guitar player is shredding his strings!!! I assumed it was a synth...
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
They have newer material, as well.
Posted 5 years ago by whiskofclarity    [ Reply ]
Metric is a very under rated group
Posted 6 years ago by zerosomething    [ Reply ]
This song is absolutely great!
Posted 7 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 ShaunJ wrote:

Only to your ears.

 
Perhaps he's reacting to this tune because of the absolutely lack of creativity in its making. Energy, yes. Creativity, zero. 
Posted 7 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 ozzie1313 wrote:
back to back sucko-barfos, is this a trend?

 
Only to your ears.
Posted 7 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
back to back sucko-barfos, is this a trend?
Posted 7 years ago by ozzie1313    [ Reply ]
 wgsu_1978 wrote:
Finding out they're Canadian didn't make this song any better.
 
LOL!  Hilarious.  
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
My newest vinyl LP - shame my record player is now broken. Really like this band, and grateful my daughter introduced me to them. Play more, please.
Posted 7 years ago by jab49    [ Reply ]
 hansk wrote:

I am so envious!  I went to see them a few months ago at a club I had been to before, but the sound mixing was so bad that I couldn't even hear Emily's voice due to the over-heavy bass.  It looked like they were having fun playing up there, but I ended up leaving the show early because I was so disappointed.

 
That's a shame. The place I saw them had very decent sound, although a bit loud for my old ears but that turned out to be quite fitting for them. They played like they really mean it. Which is quite rare these days. Every cliche and cheap parlor trick in the book. Not because they needed it, but because they absolutely could get away with it. For some reason it all came together as one of the most memorable live shows I've ever seen.
Posted 7 years ago by midget    [ Reply ]
 midget wrote:
Most spectacular live show ever. Go! Now.

 
I am so envious!  I went to see them a few months ago at a club I had been to before, but the sound mixing was so bad that I couldn't even hear Emily's voice due to the over-heavy bass.  It looked like they were having fun playing up there, but I ended up leaving the show early because I was so disappointed.
Posted 7 years ago by hansk    [ Reply ]
Most spectacular live show ever. Go! Now.
Posted 7 years ago by midget    [ Reply ]
Love LoVe LOVE! me some Metric and Emily Haines!

More Metric please
Posted 8 years ago by NewFee    [ Reply ]
LOVE IT..... One of my fave songs on paradise
Posted 8 years ago by campru    [ Reply ]
 ploba wrote:
soooooooooooooooooooooo boring

 
What are you listening to?  Not the same thing I am.
Posted 8 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
soooooooooooooooooooooo boring
Posted 8 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
 {#Clap}

wgsu_1978 wrote:
Finding out they're Canadian didn't make this song any better.
 

Posted 8 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Finding out they're Canadian didn't make this song any better.
Posted 8 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
wow! Metric. Happy high school memories {#Bounce}
Posted 8 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]
More Metric please!!!{#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by RadioBow    [ Reply ]
 Jota wrote:
mhm

 
Thanks for posting this!  Prompted a YouTubing for me!
Posted 9 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
I am pleasantly surprised how many songs grab my attention lately and they turn out to be Metric. 
 
Posted 9 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Metric is playing the Pemberton music festival (near Whistler, BC) late July.

Should I go?  Getting a tad old for festivals and am not fond of tobacco smoke, drunks and garbage.  Thoughts?

Should I go so I can say hello for Fred?  {#Mrgreen} 

 

I vote-  GO!!  There'll be plenty of time for staying home in the years to come:)
Posted 9 years ago by JeriF    [ Reply ]
mhm
Posted 9 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
Metric is playing the Pemberton music festival (near Whistler, BC) late July.

Should I go?  Getting a tad old for festivals and am not fond of tobacco smoke, drunks and garbage.  Thoughts?

Should I go so I can say hello for Fred?  {#Mrgreen} 
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

{#Roflol}Ah, if only {#Hearteyes}

 
Roger that!
Posted 9 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
 fredriley wrote:
I regularly listen to this in the car whilst night driving, with the volume turned to 11 and a crush on Emily Haines {#Hearteyes} - the drive whizzes past in a daze. 9 from the smitten Nottingham jury.

https://www.directcurrentmusic.com/storage/artist-photos/Metric%200212%205.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1330021724191
"Dreaming of Fred."  ; )

 
{#Roflol}Ah, if only {#Hearteyes}
Posted 9 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Thanks for sharing the video mutepoint.  Wow!
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
It is good     {#Daisy}
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Just makes you want to dance.
Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano} ..... is enjoying this tune 7 >>>>>> 8
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
I regularly listen to this in the car whilst night driving, with the volume turned to 11 and a crush on Emily Haines {#Hearteyes} - the drive whizzes past in a daze. 9 from the smitten Nottingham jury.

The phrase "feet don't fail me now" occurs in a few songs on this album, and perversely perhaps reminds me of old Tom & Jerry cartoons :o)
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
There's something about this song that reminds me of Robbie Williams I just can't get over it. 
Posted 10 years ago by Gazraman    [ Reply ]
I find the guitar sound quite catchy.
Posted 10 years ago by RandomousJam    [ Reply ]
 bb_matt wrote:
Lovin' it - great music. Clever, original and just damn good.

 

Agreed!
Posted 10 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Lovin' it - great music. Clever, original and just damn good.
Posted 10 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
A bit better than Silver Sun Pickups..
Posted 10 years ago by kz1300a1    [ Reply ]

Twerk it!  {#Lol}


Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
"Wings! Don't fail me now...batty batty batty!"  {#Lol}
Hollwood Shuffle DVD.jpg
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Such a rockin good sobg
Posted 10 years ago by egroman    [ Reply ]
Well, I'll need to pick up this CD. Thanks a lot Bill!  I don't know whether to add or remove that cost to my next RP contribution?  Argh!!!  I'm loving this one more and more.
Posted 10 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Such a generic sound. (5)
I hope the Metrics have more to offer.........
Posted 10 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
SAN REMO TUNE
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:

The more I hear Metric, the more I like Metric.



 
yep - great sound - she has a delicious smoky sounding voice - like an Islay malt.

Might be one of my favorite new bands (new to me anyway).
Posted 10 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]


Lou Reed contributed vocals to the track "The Wanderlust" on Metric's 2012 album Synthetica.

"Lou Reed's voice was so unexpected and so perfect i just creamed myself"   bleachedwheatflour

Posted 10 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

The more I hear Metric, the more I like Metric.


Posted 10 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
Great album from start to finish. {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 10 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
Somewhere, the Heart Throbs are smiling...
Posted 10 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
The sound of morse code is more melodic and interesting than the last Coldplay tune...this is actually dynamic and melodic. Thanks for the breath of fresh air...RP!!! The mechanical drums are a bit disappointing...but I suppose it fits the type of tune.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
They played the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara about 3 weeks ago. They were just awesome!

https://thearlingtontheatre.com/component/k2/item/182-kjee-winter-round-up-rocks-the-arlington 
Posted 11 years ago by ezzyme    [ Reply ]
So damn catchy!{#Jump}
Posted 11 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
A most impressive set. Love Metric
Posted 11 years ago by Flyingsorcha    [ Reply ]
 gandalfbmg wrote:


That's my guess, or just the state of the world in general.
 
"From the collapse will come revolution, and from revolution will come a better world."

Almost a hundred years exactly since that was uttered. Still waiting on that better world . . .  
Posted 11 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Was Metric or Ladytron first? Both are fine!
Posted 11 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
Dance
Posted 11 years ago by Rachoh    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
Is this about climate change?
 

That's my guess, or just the state of the world in general.
Posted 11 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]

Kinda surprised I have not rated this yet.  Its been in rotation for awhile.


Posted 11 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

 



..^..lol'ed at the placement of the copyright watermark on the photo..we're all sure to see that Sharma snapped this one..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
swear it was already played today.
Posted 11 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Is this about climate change?
Posted 11 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Emily is pretty versatile !
Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]

Posted 11 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Generally I don't like this CD nearly as much as their last one. This song, however, is fantastic.
Posted 11 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
 marcoshs wrote:
At very beginning of the song, it sounded like Muse. Did anyone had the same impression?
 
Yes! Though her voice and the chorus sets it apart from a Muse song.

I've had this song on repeat for days... That's how much I like it. And the beginning is the best part of all {#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by milipili    [ Reply ]
yes same here,had also the idea muse song was coming.but like this one though would never buy it
Posted 11 years ago by chris_the_man    [ Reply ]
At very beginning of the song, it sounded like Muse. Did anyone had the same impression?
Posted 11 years ago by marcoshs    [ Reply ]
to me it sounds like if there were 2 songs mixed over each other.. strange.. :-)
Posted 11 years ago by Nadita    [ Reply ]
I think I heard this in 1982. Feels very Olivia Newton John-ish.
Posted 11 years ago by citybiker    [ Reply ]
 pianocomposer wrote:
Ooh. I do NOT like this one. Too mechanical 4 me. Nice try but no thanks to this one. 
 
Yeah.. They should have gone Imperial instead.
Posted 11 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Ooh. I do NOT like this one. Too mechanical 4 me. Nice try but no thanks to this one. 
Posted 11 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
This entire new release from them is really superb...seek it out.
Posted 11 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
Wow!  First time I have ever heard of this group.  The song really makes me feel good.  Let's hear more.
Posted 11 years ago by Hasan    [ Reply ]
I previewed the sample tracks and thought it sounded good, so I bought it — but listening to the whole album, I'm not really liking it yet.  Not connecting with ANY of the tracks.  {#Sad}  It seems to be missing some of the magic "Fantasies" still holds for me (maybe it is over produced, as stated below).  I'll give it a few more spins — may just end up dumping & picking up their older releases instead. 
Posted 11 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
I'd like to hear more of their songs too.
Posted 11 years ago by AlexPyattaev    [ Reply ]
I bought this album and like this song but please play something else from Synthetica instead of playing this every day.
Posted 11 years ago by zink    [ Reply ]
Love Metric!! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by vivyruest    [ Reply ]
Probably their most solid track from the new album, but I'm honestly not as impressed with this latest release overall.

Ah well, my favorite Metric song was always "Down" from their Static Anonymity EP.
Posted 11 years ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
Not as big of a fan of this as Fantasies, but this is certainly one of my favorite tracks off of it. Most of the album seems a little overproduced, but this one still hits my magic happy spot :) 
Posted 11 years ago by ufamsm    [ Reply ]
New Metric!
Posted 11 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
This caught my ear....love Emily Haines voice. 
Posted 11 years ago by Rachoh    [ Reply ]