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Sinead Lohan — Whatever It Takes...
Album: No Mermaid
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Released: 1998
Length: 3:30
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Whatever it takes you to believe it
That's all right with me
Take this morning in my kitchen
Or whatever that helps you to believe
You will find me down by the river
Getting high on my mortality
I'll be holding hands with nameless beauty
Or whoever wants to stand next to me

All eyes on me
I'm going to the moon
Time heals what you can't see
Heads back
I'm leaving soon leaving soon

You can take it easy
'cause i've got a mind to
Put your parachute on slow
We're moving into calmer waters
Where all your loveliness will show
For all of your wanting me to react to
"look no hands on this carousel"
For me to be true to whatever you cling to
Whenever your heart is going to tell

All eyes on me
I'm going to the moon
Time heals what you can't see
Heads back
I'm leaving soon leaving soon

Whatever it takes you to believe it
That's all right with me
Take this morning say it walks on water
Whatever that helps you to believe
You will find me down by the river
Getting high on my mortality
I'll be holding hands with my nameless beauty
Or whoever wants to stand next to me

All eyes on me
I'm going to the moon
Time heals what you can't see
Heads back
I'm leaving soon leaving soon
Comments (122)add comment
There’s a certain energy to this song. Quite good!
Posted 8 months ago by kicking    [ Reply ]
Really infectious song (that's a good thing).  
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
siandbeth wrote: This isn't the song you're looking for ... move along


is Obi-Wan flashing a white power symbol? (joking, folks)
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
She must have been screwed by her label.  She seems to be a musician with great potential.  From what I can tell, though, she disappeared into obscurity.  Her Wikipedia entry doesn't have any info about anything after 2001.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Brilliant song.
Posted 2 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
Such a big voice for such a petite looking woman...
Posted 2 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:
What would it take to get Sinead to come out of the Irish wilds and make a second album?    (crosses fingers and wishes very, very hard)



I think that was her second album: "Who Do You Think I Am" was out in 1995.
Posted 3 years ago by BonzoWiltsUK    [ Reply ]
What would it take to get Sinead to come out of the Irish wilds and make a second album?    (crosses fingers and wishes very, very hard)
Posted 3 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 bentonian wrote:

You should try out the title track. Just the song for all those power girlz in your life.




Yes.
Posted 3 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
You should try out the title track. Just the song for all those power girlz in your life.
Posted 5 years ago by bentonian    [ Reply ]
Great album.
Posted 6 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy}
Posted 6 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
I have to locate this CD in my rack. I love this album!!!
Posted 8 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
great great song!
 
Posted 8 years ago by pswiebs    [ Reply ]
One of my absolutely favorite songs of all time.
Posted 8 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 kylieh wrote:
What a shame that she doesn't record anymore, but I'm sure she's happy...

 
I thought the same thing.  
Posted 9 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
This is the kind of ho-hum I actually like. {#Drool}
Posted 9 years ago by cdysthe    [ Reply ]
...oops..thought she was Vienna Teng.... duh   {#Daisy}
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Cool, had one of her other tunes in the RP library going through my head most of the day.  This works.  Love her voice.
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Never heard (of) her. Logged in just to say Lovely, Lovely, Lilting and Lovely.
Posted 10 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
What a shame that she doesn't record anymore, but I'm sure she's happy...
Posted 10 years ago by kylieh    [ Reply ]
Germ of a song, from a lovely lady
Posted 10 years ago by Terranathan    [ Reply ]
But the song "No Mermaid" is a 9
Posted 11 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
Her name gives her high marks from The Court of Coincidental Celebrity Name Absurdity
Posted 11 years ago by Hodgie    [ Reply ]
...wondrously carefree!..
Posted 11 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Love it!!{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 11 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
Nice tune. Very listenable. Great melody and hook. A little poppish but I could put it in the loop. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Is Radio Paradise starting its daily insipid half hour...... looks like it, one more poor song and I'm signing off.
Posted 12 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
Oh wow, what a treat!  I love this album.  Wish she made more albums.
Posted 12 years ago by kylieh    [ Reply ]
James Vincent McMorrow, Susan Enan and now this. I have a sudden craving for a cool pint of Guinness.
Keep 'em coming. Bill.
Posted 12 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
I bought this album and love this song. over and over again. sad about her quitting
Posted 12 years ago by markpeachey    [ Reply ]
 beerbear wrote:
I wonder where this lovely irish singer is to day. I want more from here! More at RP and more new stuff!
 
From what I've read she basically quit the music business, got married, started a family, and has no interest in recording any more. It makes me sad, since I really enjoy her album. This is one of my favorite songs from her.

Posted 12 years ago by jone_ston    [ Reply ]
I wonder where this lovely irish singer is to day. I want more from here! More at RP and more new stuff!
Posted 14 years ago by beerbear    [ Reply ]
I heard this when it first came out and like it just as much now as I did then.
Posted 14 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
Great song, great singer. This CD is excellent. I hope she someday puts more music out.

Posted 14 years ago by PureGirl    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:

Alas, a friend of mine who's a sound engineer worked with her this past summer - he says that years of cigarettes and such have ruined her voice in the same manner as tobacco has ruined Joni Mitchell's voice.

That's too bad, I always like Lohan's voice and thought she enlivened many projects by other bands.

 
That's really a shame. I remember I bought the CD for this song, and after two months, the CD was still in my player - I couldn't seem to stop listening to it!

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I forgot all about this song! I like it!{#Cheers}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 atw58 wrote:
come back Sinead where ever you are
 
Alas, a friend of mine who's a sound engineer worked with her this past summer - he says that years of cigarettes and such have ruined her voice in the same manner as tobacco has ruined Joni Mitchell's voice.

That's too bad, I always like Lohan's voice and thought she enlivened many projects by other bands.

Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
come back Sinead where ever you are
Posted 14 years ago by atw58    [ Reply ]
 RedGuitar wrote:
Sounds like I'm in an Irish pub drinking mass quantities of Irish ale!  Or should be...
 
That doesn't sound like a bad idea at all.  Good song too.{#Cheers}
Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 birdland wrote:
Ok, maybe it's my ancestry, maybe it's just the sound, but whenever I hear this womans voice, I get...emotional.

I love her sound.

I feel like killing someone with a sword and keeping sheep.

Weird, but good weird.
 

I'm with you. And I ain't Irish. Just love this!

Posted 14 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
This CD is worth tracking down, every song is great. Not sure why she didn't put out more music than a few CDs.
Posted 15 years ago by PureGirl    [ Reply ]
It's a very good record from beginning to end. Kind of surprising it wasn't a bigger hit.
Posted 15 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Pop soda... but in a GOOD way!
Posted 15 years ago by raindogt00    [ Reply ]
The video for this song is great, catch it on Youtube. I hope someday she decides to put out more music.
Posted 15 years ago by PureGirl    [ Reply ]
 birdland wrote:
Ok, maybe it's my ancestry, maybe it's just the sound, but whenever I hear this womans voice, I get...emotional.

I love her sound.
 

++
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
The ebow-played guitar part at the beginning and the middle sounds like the first 5 -6 notes of Amazing Grace.  Anybody else hear it?
Posted 16 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
Been hearing this for years here and, while it's rather poppy, it's alright.  What is not alright though is the comical "I went to Cancun" hairdo.

Posted 16 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Sounds like I'm in an Irish pub drinking mass quantities of Irish ale!  Or should be...
Posted 16 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
Ok, maybe it's my ancestry, maybe it's just the sound, but whenever I hear this womans voice, I get...emotional.

I love her sound.

I feel like killing someone with a sword and keeping sheep.

Weird, but good weird.


Posted 16 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
Despite the album title, I can't help thinking Sinead Lohan would make a fine mermaid. Wistful thoughts of 'Local Hero' I suppose.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
siandbeth wrote:
I was keeping quiet, thinking the song list might improve, but between this song and Everything But the Girl played moments ago, and many other similarly sappy songs today I must sadly sign off RP. First time I've unplugged and I feel sad but this music is crap and I've got a life to lead. Here goes, placing PT in the CD. Adios
Funny. I'm a HUGE PT fan (seen them live 10 times and have never once seen Sinead Lohan) but I love this song (and this album) and would never turn it off in favor of PT. Differing styles of music for a differing purposes, I guess. Whatever happened to this Ms. Lohan, anyway?
Posted 16 years ago by camden_hampden    [ Reply ]
...i adore this song...
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
siandbeth wrote:
I was keeping quiet, thinking the song list might improve, but between this song and Everything But the Girl played moments ago, and many other similarly sappy songs today I must sadly sign off RP. First time I've unplugged and I feel sad but this music is crap and I've got a life to lead. Here goes, placing PT in the CD. Adios
This isn't the song you're looking for ... move along
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
siandbeth wrote:
I was keeping quiet, thinking the song list might improve, but between this song and Everything But the Girl played moments ago, I must sadly sign off RP. First time I've unplugged and I feel sad but this music is crap and I've got a life to lead. Here goes, placing PT in the CD. Adios
Man! Such negative vibes. This is good. It makes me reach for my Mead and get up and dance. She just has a smooth voice.
Posted 16 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]
I was keeping quiet, thinking the song list might improve, but between this song and Everything But the Girl played moments ago, and many other similarly sappy songs today I must sadly sign off RP. First time I've unplugged and I feel sad but this music is crap and I've got a life to lead. Here goes, placing PT in the CD. Adios
Posted 16 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
plaid wrote:
I bought the CD many years ago, when it came out. It's a really good CD from top to bottom.
Likewise. I think she's great.
Posted 17 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
I'm surprised I haven't heard this on TV selling toothpaste or something yet.
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
bubb1971 wrote:
That is such a petty and ridiculous reason to not like a song, but must shamefully admit it had the exact same effect on me. It is just such a horrible cover.
I'm assuming this is a re-issue. The original cover is less of a turnoff.
Posted 17 years ago by brahmwindeler    [ Reply ]
I bought the CD many years ago, when it came out. It's a really good CD from top to bottom.
Posted 17 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
bubb1971 wrote:
That is such a petty and ridiculous reason to not like a song, but must shamefully admit it had the exact same effect on me. It is just such a horrible cover.
Sure, the cover is bad and dorky. But, she is one beautiful woman. Not that it makes the music better, but the album cover doesn't make the music worse either.
Posted 17 years ago by underarmor    [ Reply ]
stubbsz wrote:
I never heard this before. Tapping my feet and singing along. I know for a fact it's a crap song and I'll hate it when I hear it again.
That's the spirit!
Posted 17 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
I never heard this before. Tapping my feet and singing along. I know for a fact it's a crap song and I'll hate it when I hear it again.
Posted 17 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
I thought it was ABBA
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Indeed, I enjoy the voice, almost thought it was Poe for a moment. =)
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Quite pleasant indeed, just nothing special. Great voice.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Is that Avril Lavigne!? Sorry, couldn't help myself....
Posted 18 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
themotion wrote:
I was digging the song, but the album cover and name blew it for me. It's one of those albums that you see fifty of in a used cd warehouse right next to 98 degrees and billy ray cyrus. . . . and her name isn't really getting her anywhere. Horrible album cover.
That is such a petty and ridiculous reason to not like a song, but must shamefully admit it had the exact same effect on me. It is just such a horrible cover.
Posted 18 years ago by bubb1971    [ Reply ]
I was digging the song, but the album cover and name blew it for me. It's one of those albums that you see fifty of in a used cd warehouse right next to 98 degrees and billy ray cyrus. . . . and her name isn't really getting her anywhere. Horrible album cover.
Posted 18 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
trollboy wrote:
Lindsay O'Connor is her nemesis
Posted 18 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
well I dig her hair..that and I like Irish chicks edit: bah, turns out she cut her hair, got married and has 2 kids..
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
Yet another seamless transition from EC/GS. You GO, Bill!
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I think I just heard this on the Q Morning Zoo's Morning Commute Show. (I almost won tickets to the Coliseum!)
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
eeeerrh, hmmm, ho ... WHAT?
Posted 18 years ago by borderlessworld    [ Reply ]
it does absolutely nothing for me. Bland with a capital B
Posted 18 years ago by ManchesterUK    [ Reply ]
Gish05 wrote:
Hmm, wonder what she thinks about Lindsay Lohan? ;)
Lindsay O'Connor is her nemesis
Posted 18 years ago by trollboy    [ Reply ]
It sounded great the first couple of times I heard this song, but now it just grates my nerves. Doesn't she have another song that could be played?
Posted 18 years ago by aar0n    [ Reply ]
Hmm, wonder what she thinks about Lindsay Lohan? ;)
Posted 18 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
Keep it going Bill! You're on a roll this morning. Pretenders REM Smiths Sinead Lohan. Did you steal my playlist off iTunes?
Posted 19 years ago by troubadour27    [ Reply ]
i bought this album after hearing her cover of 'ramona' and then another track on RP. i must have been possessed at the time.
Posted 19 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Go Gos anyone? (And I mean that in a good way).
Posted 19 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
not_profound wrote:
Wow! That was unexpectedly bubblegummy!
even more unexpected given the hairdo
Posted 19 years ago by trollboy    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
ABBA with an Irish accent. Wow!
Yes, I feel like I should feel guilty for liking this. But somehow I don't.
Posted 19 years ago by rsfc_carp    [ Reply ]
What about Lindsey O'Connor? Play her stuff
Posted 19 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
Happy Happy, Joy Joy.
Posted 19 years ago by srbarry    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
MUCH better than that other Sinead.
much better than that other Lohan.
Posted 19 years ago by Fat_Man_Flo    [ Reply ]
Bought this in 1998 on a short listen at a used CD store. What a great buy!
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
bwanab wrote:
She's good, but she's not even in the same city, much less ballpark as the "other Sinead".
And that's a good good thing.
Posted 19 years ago by chathambing    [ Reply ]
Wow! That was unexpectedly bubblegummy!
Posted 19 years ago by not_profound    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
MUCH better than that other Sinead.
She's good, but she's not even in the same city, much less ballpark as the "other Sinead".
Posted 19 years ago by bwanab    [ Reply ]
It's OK - a happy song for the spur of the moment, I suppose. Nothing I'd listen to too often though. A 6!
Posted 19 years ago by Jessica    [ Reply ]
stevebeaver wrote:
We need more LINDSAY Lohan here. Now that girl can, uhhh......mmmmm...sing. Yeah....sing!
I always do a double take when I see this artist's name appear in the playlist. What an unfortunate last name.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
This is a fun CD, I recommend buying it!
Posted 19 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
That's 3 NINES in a row! Unheralded in my RP experience. MMJ, TS, & SL... KUTGW!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
We need more LINDSAY Lohan here. Now that girl can, uhhh......mmmmm...sing. Yeah....sing!
Posted 19 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
Another great artist I first heard at RP! I used to listen to this CD driving home late at night. Beautiful.
Posted 20 years ago by ezzy    [ Reply ]
Sigh, for some reason, she has no songs in the itunes store. COME ONE APPLE! :(
Posted 20 years ago by musicalbobs    [ Reply ]
Yashure wrote:
This woman has incredible talent. How come she never made the big time?
She did--but then she died on the vine.
Posted 20 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
This woman has incredible talent. How come she never made the big time?
Posted 20 years ago by Yashure    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
MUCH better than that other Sinead.
I came over to say the exact same thing.
Posted 20 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
wwgordon wrote:
A great "Crank it up while goin down the road" kinda song.
Really? What road are you in??
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
A great "Crank it up while goin down the road" kinda song.
Posted 20 years ago by wwgordon    [ Reply ]
Nice upbeat pop. Nothing wrong with that every now and then.
Posted 20 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
No Mermaid is a great CD. I liked Joan Baez' cover of title track "No Mermail" but Sinead has the power attitude to pull it off best.
Posted 20 years ago by KALINEVE    [ Reply ]
MUCH better than that other Sinead.
Posted 20 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
govkid wrote:
I really like her, but I am thinking that she should not think about touring South America
We don't need her, thanks!
Posted 21 years ago by pezz    [ Reply ]
pezazul wrote:
I really like her, but I am thinking that she should not think about touring South America
Posted 21 years ago by govkid    [ Reply ]
ABBA with an Irish accent. Wow!
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
This song makes me happy, for some reason :)
Posted 21 years ago by ezzy    [ Reply ]
Juicy as a fresh stick of bubblegum, and just as sweet, and probably just as ephemeral. Not bad for the mood of the moment: 7
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Extremely good - but not the best - on the \"no mermaid\"-cd! JNi
Posted 21 years ago by nikoju2    [ Reply ]
it sounds so happy! i give it an 8
Posted 21 years ago by kelli    [ Reply ]
MORE Sinead Lohan please. She is an amazing artist. Diving to be Deeper is also an amazing song. Glad to hear her on RP :D
Posted 21 years ago by Heathen    [ Reply ]
I dig it... Just checked out the AMG listing - I thought this sounded familiar, something from the 80\'s - I was surprised at how relatively new it was.
Posted 21 years ago by tbase    [ Reply ]
Like this a lot, she does have a great voice.
Posted 21 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Gets a little better every time I hear it. Eventually I\'ll start listening to the lyrics, too, instead of just enjoying the sound of her voice.
Posted 21 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
Nice tune.
Posted 21 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!! :D :D :D
Posted 22 years ago by ahadesign    [ Reply ]
One of my favorites that I thought was forever lost till finding RP! Wow. It just keeps getting better and better.
Posted 22 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]