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Peter Gabriel — Secret World
Album: Us
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Released: 1992
Length: 6:50
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I stood in this unsheltered place
'Til I could see the face behind the face
All that had gone before had left no trace
Down by the railway siding
In our secret world we were colliding
All the places we were hiding love
What was it we were thinking of?

So I watch you wash your hair
Underwater, unaware
And the plane flies through the air
Did you think you didn't have to choose it
That I alone could win or lose it
In all the places we were hiding love
What was it we were thinking of?

In this house of make believe
Divided in two, like Adam and Eve
You put out and I recieve
Down by the railway siding
In our secret world we were colliding
In all the places we were hiding love
What was it we were thinking of?

Oh the wheel it is turning, spinning round and round
And the house it is crumbling but the stairways stand

With no guilt and no shame, no sorrow or blame
Whatever it is, we are all the same

Making it up in our secret world
Making it up in our secret world
Making it up in our secret world
Shaking it up
Breaking it up
Making it up
In our secret world

Seeing things that were not there
On a wing on a prayer
In this state of disrepair
Down by the railway siding
In our secret world we were colliding
In all the places we were hiding love
What was it we were thinking of?

Shh, listen...
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Had the pleasure and privilege to see this concert live we actually took my son who was in high school at the time. He absolutely loved it as well as my wife and I. huge Peter Gabriel fan from the early Genesis days until present.
Posted 4 days ago by jeffspar    [ Reply ]
 poetdancer wrote:

Peter Gabriel performed in San Francisco last night. I didn't go - tickets were well beyond my means. He didn't play this song - in fact, he played very few songs I know. My husband got some last-minute tickets at a discount (still $100 each)  and went with his brother, and had a good time. 




Cool! I am sorry you couldn't make it. I wish that I could have been there too!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:

Catch this I/O tour - it's awesome and, as usual, incredible musicians. Just saw him in Chicago, amazing what he's doing at 72 yo (I believe it is). Looking forward to a cohesive I/O album - eventually I hope.



I wanted to go, but settled for watching his Washington, DC show on YouTube. Not the same, but more affordable. 
Posted 1 year ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:

Catch this I/O tour - it's awesome and, as usual, incredible musicians. Just saw him in Chicago, amazing what he's doing at 72 yo (I believe it is). Looking forward to a cohesive I/O album - eventually I hope.



AMEN!
It was worth the wait to finally see him live...and the new materials was great!
Posted 1 year ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
Peter Gabriel performed in San Francisco last night. I didn't go - tickets were well beyond my means. He didn't play this song - in fact, he played very few songs I know. My husband got some last-minute tickets at a discount (still $100 each)  and went with his brother, and had a good time. 
Posted 1 year ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
Catch this I/O tour - it's awesome and, as usual, incredible musicians. Just saw him in Chicago, amazing what he's doing at 72 yo (I believe it is). Looking forward to a cohesive I/O album - eventually I hope.
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 S-curvy wrote:

I nearly wore out my CD of this album during a tough relationship passage.  Then I saw him perform it live at WOMAD in Golden Gate Park; I was better after that, but this song still gives me goosebumps.  Infectious greatness.


I was at that gig too. Living in London what stuck me as extraordiary was the fact the that the park was SPOTLESS after the gig. People actually, wow, TOOK THEIR RUBBISH WITH THEM! If it was in London the place would be a foot deep in trash. Crowded House were great too, building a human pyramid I recall.
Posted 1 year ago by peterelphick    [ Reply ]
I refuse to believe this song was released 30+ years ago.

When I was a teen listening to music, 30-year old music sounded like it was from a different century.

Well, this >does< sound like it's from a different century, one we have yet to visit in my mind's eye.
Posted 1 year ago by k-man    [ Reply ]
 Egrey wrote:

This song always breaks my heart.




I know what you mean. I sent this to my first wife after our split and she said she didn't get it.
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
When I was young, I knew I liked Peter Gabriel from MTV. I went out and bought his newest album, Us. It was different from everything I knew. It was emotionally complex. I learned it inside and out and could sing every song. I didn't even know what love was and felt like I'd lost it already. I've been called an old soul by many and this album is just one of many reasons for that. I am a people person. I cherish the relationship that I have with each person I meet.  In a world where many people lack even a tiny amount of empathy I can spot the good ones and I understand the others.
Posted 1 year ago by pennstatejimboh    [ Reply ]

I saw him a few days ago during the io tour. Great concert show

Posted 1 year ago by JerzyReich    [ Reply ]
Not too bad, might change my 5 after hearing a few times. The bass saves the song, in my opinion. Sorry PG lovers 🥲
Posted 2 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
 garyalex wrote:

Stellar bass playing from Tony Levin.


i was about to downgrade my vote (asking myself why i voted this so high), then that bass kicked in & i realized why i gave it a higher #
Posted 2 years ago by dischuckin    [ Reply ]
Probably one of the most recognizable voices ever.  
Posted 2 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
I love Peter Gabriel. No apologies. This song truly speaks to me.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Seriously good work here.  Reminds me of the last months of my failing marriage.  "What was it we were thinking of?"
Posted 2 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 maboleth wrote:

One of rare PG songs that I actually like.



I'm glad you enjoyed this offering. I suggest you examine more of PG's catalog. The best tracks never made it to radio.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Yeah, that's a nice fingered bass line. III-II-I-vii. Love diminished 7th's !
Posted 2 years ago by theirongiant    [ Reply ]
 garyalex wrote:

Stellar bass playing from Tony Levin.



Agreed, once it kicks in. One of my all-time favorite bass lines of all time!
Posted 2 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
One of Peter’s very best songs. Version on Secret World Live is even better. Love to here that on RP.
Posted 2 years ago by cambuddyf    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:



That's actually a Chapman Stick.



why did this get two downvotes when it's the truth?
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
One of rare PG songs that I actually like.
Posted 3 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
I humbly request the option to rate this as 11. 
Posted 3 years ago by ginger    [ Reply ]
Pour moi , absolutly fantastique ,  un morceau qui me fait vibrer depuis longtemps...
Posted 3 years ago by chantalozier    [ Reply ]
 pcicatar wrote:





That's actually a Chapman Stick.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I am sure that Peter's music will be cherished in a 100 year or more, like we do with Bach's today 
Posted 3 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
 garyalex wrote:

Stellar bass playing from Tony Levin.



Posted 3 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
Stellar bass playing from Tony Levin.
Posted 4 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
I didn’t appreciate this album when it come out but it is one of PG’s best. Always loved the song Secret World and, as commented below, it’s even more brilliant when performed live.
Posted 4 years ago by cambuddyf    [ Reply ]
https://youtu.be/RM7ybJaCQK0
The whole concert...
Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
To me this is a  9 - O U T S T A N D I N G  TY Peter Gabriel    and  RP
 

I'll join you!!! +1
Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 truebluejay99 wrote:
Amazing album and amazing song...but even better live!

 
I was lucky to see him twice, 1993 in Atlanta on the Secret World Tour and 2012 at Red Rocks. Of the hundreds of concerts I've been to in the last 50 years or so these were two of the best!!
Posted 7 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
Amazing album and amazing song...but even better live!
Posted 7 years ago by truebluejay99    [ Reply ]
Superb album, as mention some of his best work.
Posted 8 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
Ssh ... Listen ...
Posted 8 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Arguably some of PG's best work on this album.
Posted 8 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
Get behind deem you'll
and plow the acreage
 then we carry each


Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 Egrey wrote:
This song always breaks my heart.

 
I nearly wore out my CD of this album during a tough relationship passage.  Then I saw him perform it live at WOMAD in Golden Gate Park; I was better after that, but this song still gives me goosebumps.  Infectious greatness.
Posted 8 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
I've matured through the years so the depth and awesomeness of Gabriel's music is now appreciated  (love his album-art too, is that the ethereal spirit of Patty Griffin he is conjuring? A pirouetting genie)

 
That was probably a reference to Rosanna Arquette.  Their relationship was on the rocks at the time.
Posted 8 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
 leathepea wrote:
LOVE THE BASS LINE FOR THIS SONG!

 
YESSSSS!!!!{#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
LOVE THE BASS LINE FOR THIS SONG!
Posted 9 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
What was it we were thinking of?
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
So poignant...
Posted 10 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
{#Fire}   {#Fire}   {#Fire}  ..... totally outstanding 
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Dig that Bass. Tony Levin yeah?
Posted 10 years ago by mjaded    [ Reply ]
 Thanks for the assist
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
G-A-B-R-I-I-I-E-L-L-L-L-L!!!!! (For pronunciation reference Star Trek 2 Wrath of Khan)
 
Better with a visual:
https://www.monologuedb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/William-Shatner-James-T.-Kirk-Star-Trek-II-The-Wrath-of-Khan.jpg
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Egrey wrote:
This song always breaks my heart.

 
I know what you mean. Try thinking of it as an "opening." 
Posted 10 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
I've matured through the years so the depth and awesomeness of Gabriel's music is now appreciated  (love his album-art too, is that the ethereal spirit of Patty Griffin he is conjuring? A pirouetting genie)
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
G-A-B-R-I-I-I-E-L-L-L-L-L!!!!! (For pronunciation reference Star Trek 2 Wrath of Khan)
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 Egrey wrote:
This song always breaks my heart.

 
The live version kicks butt! {#Drummer}
Posted 10 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
This song always breaks my heart.
Posted 11 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
One of his best songs. One of the best produced, and magical. Love the bass, and even more, the story.
Posted 11 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
 Nix wrote:
Peter Gabriel's "Scratch my back", a part of two-album project ("I'll scratch yours" should have covers of his songs, done by those whose covers he did), was a surprise. There were songs that were awkward ("Boy in the bubble" comes to mind).

But there were a couple of really fantastic ones. For instance "My body is a cage". The original by Arcade Fire (a very good band) did not move me. PG's version was fantastic.

All other works of Peter Gabriel are just great. 
 

Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches thinks Peter Gabriel's album in 2010 should have been called Scratch My Butt...  the album should have been scratched...  it should be nixed...

all his other stuff is marvelous...  we love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
...hey, and i'll scratch yours is scheduled for release at the equinox!..
Posted 11 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Yep. Still a 10!
Posted 11 years ago by hamer12string    [ Reply ]
Peter Gabriel's "Scratch my back", a part of two-album project ("I'll scratch yours" should have covers of his songs, done by those whose covers he did), was a surprise. There were songs that were awkward ("Boy in the bubble" comes to mind).

But there were a couple of really fantastic ones. For instance "My body is a cage". The original by Arcade Fire (a very good band) did not move me. PG's version was fantastic.

All other works of Peter Gabriel are just great. 
Posted 11 years ago by Nix    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
From my limited PG knowledge, there are very few of his songs that I don't particularly like ("Shock the Monkey" and "Sledgehammer" spring to mind.) I love this one - hopefully someday will get a chance to hear the live version about which folks are raving. It's the way he pulls a listener into his brain and shows them what he's thinking, even if sometimes it's scary or disconcerting.

I won't stop spending money on his music, unless he does Partridge Family covers. {#Mrgreen}
 

Yeah, he did the equivalent of Partridge Family covers on his horrific album in 2010 called Scratch My Back...  all his other stuff is marvelous...

love this song...

we miss you so much, Cynaera...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
From my limited PG knowledge, there are very few of his songs that I don't particularly like ("Shock the Monkey" and "Sledgehammer" spring to mind.) I love this one - hopefully someday will get a chance to hear the live version about which folks are raving. It's the way he pulls a listener into his brain and shows them what he's thinking, even if sometimes it's scary or disconcerting.

I won't stop spending money on his music, unless he does Partridge Family covers. {#Mrgreen}

 

Posted 12 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
 cmarcan wrote:
My favorite Peter Gabriel song.  Would rather hear the live version though.{#Bananapiano}
 

Absolutely. The live vesion has soooo much more energy. It just begs to be cranked to max volume.
Posted 12 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
This hits a new level of suckatude. Just pure, total crap. Please make it go away.
 

You are obviously a dumb redneck, Texas, and Texans generally havetheir own level of suckitude. Go listen to Blake Shelton
Posted 12 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
My favorite PG song on my favorite PG album.  Either live or studio.  Sonic bliss {#Daisy} 

cmarcan wrote:
My favorite Peter Gabriel song.  Would rather hear the live version though.{#Bananapiano}
 


Posted 12 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
So good.
 
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
My favorite Peter Gabriel song.  Would rather hear the live version though.{#Bananapiano}
Posted 12 years ago by cmarcan    [ Reply ]
Peter belongs in the Rock n Roll hall of fame!!!! Pass it on!!!
Posted 12 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
From my limited PG knowledge, there are very few of his songs that I don't particularly like ("Shock the Monkey" and "Sledgehammer" spring to mind.) I love this one - hopefully someday will get a chance to hear the live version about which folks are raving. It's the way he pulls a listener into his brain and shows them what he's thinking, even if sometimes it's scary or disconcerting.

I won't stop spending money on his music, unless he does Partridge Family covers. {#Mrgreen}
 
The live version is on the Growing Up Live DVD- I highly recommend this- I think it is one of the best concerts I have seen.  Wish Bill would play the live version- it has much more energy and an excellent bass rhythm. 
Posted 12 years ago by brucej76    [ Reply ]
This song works.  PG doing something different and singing ala Genesis for a change in his solo stuff.
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:
I tried that but I could only dry heave.
 
{#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Peter Gabriel's greatest music was when Daniel Lanois was producing him and when he was inspired by the muse of a loss of a love.

Posted 13 years ago by llyon    [ Reply ]
 jberko wrote:
He had his day...  and it came and went.
 

Hi hey-day is when Daniel Lanois was producing him for those two great albums.  You tell his influence in songs such as this one.

Posted 13 years ago by llyon    [ Reply ]
This song is just incredible.
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 jberko wrote:
Tony Levin rocks.  PG's percussion arrangements are amazing.
 
Agreed
Posted 13 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
From my limited PG knowledge, there are very few of his songs that I don't particularly like ("Shock the Monkey" and "Sledgehammer" spring to mind.) I love this one - hopefully someday will get a chance to hear the live version about which folks are raving. It's the way he pulls a listener into his brain and shows them what he's thinking, even if sometimes it's scary or disconcerting.

I won't stop spending money on his music, unless he does Partridge Family covers. {#Mrgreen}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
This hits a new level of suckatude. Just pure, total crap.
 
Ehhhhhhhh, I think I'd have to respectfully disagree with that assertion.

Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Tony Levin rocks.  PG's percussion arrangements are amazing.
Posted 13 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
 MiracleDrug wrote:
having an OOBE here. . . {#Notworthy}
 
I tried that but I could only dry heave.

Posted 13 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
He had his day...  and it came and went.
Posted 13 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
and for all of the HATERS...
my FAVORITE version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inwX_c0PcjY
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
This hits a new level of suckatude. Just pure, total crap. Please make it go away.
Posted 13 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
So tragic.
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
having an OOBE here... {#Notworthy}
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:

Dang it.....I was hoping this was off the NEW album....oh well !  9
 
The new album coming out is full orchestration... But there are some awesome videos of some of them on his website! The Red Rain one is spectacular. Can't wait. 
Posted 13 years ago by ufamsm    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

It's usually a treat when performers put a different live spin on one of their tunes and Mr Gabriel is a wizard. {#Music}

 
Dang it.....I was hoping this was off the NEW album....oh well !  9

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 alvarorb wrote:
Shhhhh..... Listen.....

This has got to be my favorite PG song live. I never get tired of listening to it.
It had been a while since I've heard the studio version. His voice if totally different.

Seing things that were not there...

Just amazing

Alvaro 
 
It's usually a treat when performers put a different live spin on one of their tunes and Mr Gabriel is a wizard. {#Music}

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by von_Hayek    [ Reply ]
Shhhhh..... Listen.....

This has got to be my favorite PG song live. I never get tired of listening to it.
It had been a while since I've heard the studio version. His voice if totally different.

Seing things that were not there...

Just amazing

Alvaro 
Posted 15 years ago by alvarorb    [ Reply ]
If only we could have leaders of countries who are as good at their job as the likes of Peter Gabriel are at theirs. All Hail {#Notworthy}
Posted 16 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
The absolute best concert I have ever seen is the PG tour promoting this album. And it was this song for the closer (before encore). It was truly incredible. There is a Secret World DVD avail. Terrific audio, questionable video, but a must for PG fans. production design by the Cirque Du Soleil designer.

Posted 16 years ago by Peace_tode    [ Reply ]
Carissa wrote:
Bill, I'd love to hear the live version of this song off PG's Secret World Live. The recorded version is OK, but the live version is amazing.

I totally agree with that

Posted 16 years ago by radiopreacher    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:

I do like his music but sadly most of it's tainted with memories from a time I'd like to forget.


Truth to that.
"In this state of disrepair ... in all the places we were hiding love; what was it we were thinking of ..."
I let about 18 years of my life just flitter by, wondering about that.

 

Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
The same old story: Boring songs  - fantastic bass lines
Posted 16 years ago by panoskatos    [ Reply ]
Bill, I'd love to hear the live version of this song off PG's Secret World Live. The recorded version is OK, but the live version is amazing.
Posted 16 years ago by Carissa    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
I do like his music but sadly most of it's tainted with memories from a time I'd like to forget.
hate it when that happens.
Posted 16 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
I do like his music but sadly most of it's tainted with memories from a time I'd like to forget.
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
leathepea wrote:
Man I love the bass line in this one. Tony Levin is the man, play those sticks!
Agreed; I'll remember that name and look for it in the future. Dude rocks!
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Man I love the bass line in this one. Tony Levin is the man, play those sticks!
Posted 16 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
got me smiling
Posted 17 years ago by Losman    [ Reply ]
Pete is the MAN! Don't get me started on Mr. Levin. Would love to hear more early solo work.
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
meydele wrote:
I know it's possible, because there are artists that many adore that I can't stand, but I still find it hard to believe that anyone could not like PG. He's a god. OK, maybe not, but a demigod, anyway. Or at least a really highly placed priest-scholar.
Normally, PG is a 1 every time. He just grates on my nerves. This song is a bit better than usual. 4
Posted 17 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
As always, so much more to PG than just the vocals. Astounding.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
meydele wrote:
I know it's possible, because there are artists that many adore that I can't stand, but I still find it hard to believe that anyone could not like PG. He's a god. OK, maybe not, but a demigod, anyway. Or at least a really highly placed priest-scholar.
LOL agreed. Like someone else here said, he's like chocolate! However I do have a few friends who actually DON'T like chocolate (gasp!) so I guess we must forgive the occasional anomaly.
Posted 17 years ago by Sarcasm-hime    [ Reply ]
3Dave wrote:
Guess I'm totally old school.... one of my prize possessions is my Secret World laser disc;-)
Not old school at all. Laser disc was state of the art. My 21 yr old thinks laser disc is the grenade, or bomb, or something like that, I can't remember, I grew up in the 70's I think.
Posted 17 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
mandolin wrote:
...especially hearing this after BRMC's all you do is talk (as an example of a recent master), this track doesn't sound like it's received the same pre-broadcast normalisation treatment RP uses on its broadcast library... ...sounds comparatively muffled...
...as goes come talk to me so goes secret world off the same album... :/
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Wow, goosebumps. I really like this, although it's Peter Gabriel. Have to check this album out. I'm really sick and tired of Gabriels world music crap that gets played on RP but this is fantastic.
Posted 17 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
Just a fantastic track from a superb, and massively under-rated, album.
Posted 17 years ago by andycollingridge    [ Reply ]
Thanks a lot RP one of the best songs ever
Posted 17 years ago by vmantas    [ Reply ]
The lyricism alone just blows me away! "So I watch you wash your hair Underwater, unaware" Read Sherwoood Anderson's "There She Is -- She Is Taking Her Bath" Every time I hear these lyrics I think of this story and I expect that PG had read the short story as well ... The inscrutable lives of those that we think are so close to us, an ultimate divide impassable based on our very identity ... Um, anyway : ) Peter (and Sherwood for that matter) get a 10 for this.
Posted 17 years ago by thekid    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
i effing love this song and its concept. similar idea to crowded house's 'private universe'.
Posted 17 years ago by canadianbug    [ Reply ]
skdenfeld wrote:
I, too, shake my head in disbelief. PG is like chocolate; you must like it!
Posted 17 years ago by MTlady    [ Reply ]
xkolibuul wrote:
Masterful song from a sublime album. I can't even BEGIN to understand how anyone naysays on this one.
I, too, shake my head in disbelief. PG is like chocolate; you must like it!
Posted 18 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Masterful song from a sublime album. I can't even BEGIN to understand how anyone naysays on this one.
Posted 18 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
This seems like it would segue into Dire Straits' Skateaway really well.
Posted 18 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
Peter Gabriel isn't bad, in fact kinda good (usually a 6 or 7 for me), but I feel he's waaaay overplayed on RP. I
Not bad,not good,just there. Sounding exactly the same,saying things that bore me.
Posted 18 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
RedGuitar wrote:
Agree! The live DVDs are amazing stuff!
Guess I'm totally old school.... one of my prize possessions is my Secret World laser disc;-)
Posted 18 years ago by 3Dave    [ Reply ]
felix_the_man wrote:
I agree, his shows are absolutely AMAZING! He is brilliant and creative.
This song in particular gains ALOT from the live performances. Both back from the Secret World tour itself; to the more recent one(s) the ramped up version(s) with the mid-eastern warbling and flashing strobe lights etc... oops guess that is visual... but still to visually see, or even hear how much fun 'they'... him, his daughter, the band etc... have with this song is great!!!! Great build up... high energy pay off all better "live"....
Posted 18 years ago by 3Dave    [ Reply ]
Just not the same as his first work. Say, from "Lamb Lies Down" through the first 3 solo. In recent years, I can't tell one PG song from the next.
Posted 18 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
heh heh heh this song reminds me that i really like it when i'm in on secrets!
Posted 18 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
With Gabriel, you have to see him to believe him. Once you see how he sings a song, it all flows.
Posted 18 years ago by bobdylan    [ Reply ]