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Patty Griffin — Carry Me
Album: Flaming Red
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Released: 1998
Length: 3:25
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Maybe they come by land
Maybe they come by sea
Maybe they've already come
Maybe they come by me

Slipping into the twilight
I ride the broken wave tonight
An old song on the radio
You knew a long time ago
An old song on the radio
Going out over the ocean

Carry
Carry

Maybe it's World War One
Maybe it's World War Three
Maybe it's Vietnam
Maybe we're on TV

Falling into the tall grass
Melting into the tall grass
Spilling out over the lip
And into the ocean, into the ocean

Carry
Carry
Carry me

Over the ocean, over the ocean
Over the ocean, over the ocean
Over the sea, carry me
Over the sea, carry me

Maybe I've come so far
Maybe I'm on my knees
Maybe I'm dead or alive
Maybe I'm none of these

Just an old song on the radio
Someone put on a long time ago
Going out over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
Over and over the ocean
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A voice like summer.
Posted 11 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
Meh.......
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
dunno why Jay Joyce's production on this one is getting slagged...{#Question}
he's done a TON of decent work...
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Another PG  song  I heard on RP, and I already have it, dammit I like it.
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 black321 wrote:
 Imkirok wrote:

I think the same thing about this album.  There are a couple of outstanding cuts on it (Goodbye), but the rest is pretty harsh compared to her other stuff.  I'm a huge PG fan, but this is not my favorite album.
 

I was trying to figure whether I like this or not...and I dont. The sound is to forward for my tastes and ultimately becomes fatiguing.
 

I thought the same thing about "Flaming Red" for the longest time, mainly because it's so different than her other albums. However, as I've opened up and given it a chance, I've really started to like it more than I did originally. It's definitely not my favorite album by her, but I now like most of the songs on the disc (including this one).
Posted 13 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:

I think the same thing about this album.  There are a couple of outstanding cuts on it (Goodbye), but the rest is pretty harsh compared to her other stuff.  I'm a huge PG fan, but this is not my favorite album.
 



I was trying to figure whether I like this or not...and I dont. The sound is to forward for my tastes and ultimately becomes fatiguing.
Posted 13 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
It doesn't get any better than this.
Posted 13 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
It´s a great tune from a great album, love her.
Posted 13 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
they should bottle her voice and sell it.....as paint stripper.
 
Completely disagree.
Posted 14 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
they should bottle her voice and sell it.....as paint stripper.

Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Great artist! I love her! {#Cheers}
Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Impressive cover art. I have loved everything I've heard off of this record. Time to make the purchase.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Haunting,
 
Ain't it the truth.

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I adore PG and have about 6 of her CDs including this one.  Something about the production is harsh or sharp.  Can't describe it, but it is SLIGHTLY grating....  
 Imkirok wrote:
I think the same thing about this album.  There are a couple of outstanding cuts on it (Goodbye), but the rest is pretty harsh compared to her other stuff.  I'm a huge PG fan, but this is not my favorite album.

That "sound" - it's called distortion - introduced intentionally by way of a "fuzz box" . Contrary to the two of you, I think this is her best album. Emmylou Harris also uses a fuzz box on a lot of her work.
Posted 14 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:
IMHO, her best album by far.
 
I love it, too. I think it's a little apply-orangy to say it's not as good as her others. It's simply her most obviously rock/pop.

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 Pyro wrote:
I adore PG and have about 6 of her CDs including this one.  Something about the production is harsh or sharp.  Can't describe it, but it is SLIGHTLY grating.  I love her voice, but how it's miked and mixed seems to make a BIG difference.  Case in point: compare this CD with "Children Running Through"....the sound is completely different. 

Does anybody have a clue what I'm talking about? 
 
I think the same thing about this album.  There are a couple of outstanding cuts on it (Goodbye), but the rest is pretty harsh compared to her other stuff.  I'm a huge PG fan, but this is not my favorite album.


Posted 14 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Haunting,
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
I adore PG and have about 6 of her CDs including this one.  Something about the production is harsh or sharp.  Can't describe it, but it is SLIGHTLY grating.  I love her voice, but how it's miked and mixed seems to make a BIG difference.  Case in point: compare this CD with "Children Running Through"....the sound is completely different. 

Does anybody have a clue what I'm talking about? 
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
 sirrus wrote:

{#Stupid} Not sure what "envelope" she's stretching the limits on with this tune... It's probably the most mainstream in structure, production and melody of all the songs on this album. And this album, by her own accord, is one of (if not the) most commercial radio friendly (see: conventional) of the bunch.

An OK tune, but "ho-hum" by Patty's standards.

 
 I think the word you are scratching for is "accessible".  Yeah, it's not going to be the subject of any songwriting thesis but it does give a very good entry point to Patty's catalog for those curious.  Nothing wrong with that.   Even Shakespeare had to pay the bills.

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 MinMan wrote:
I disagree - one of her best albums if not the best. I just think her song formats are unconventional and "stretching the envelope" such that it takes some listening to acquire the taste.
 
{#Stupid} Not sure what "envelope" she's stretching the limits on with this tune... It's probably the most mainstream in structure, production and melody of all the songs on this album. And this album, by her own accord, is one of (if not the) most commercial radio friendly (see: conventional) of the bunch.

An OK tune, but "ho-hum" by Patty's standards.

Posted 15 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
 mapomo wrote:

  

Just like the emoticon emotes and as the expression goes, "It's like beating your head against a brick wall".  Sorry to say, but that's exactly what you're doing when you show your dislike for Patty because she is divine and most of the folks here at RP know it. 

So go ahead, beat your head against that brick wall...won't do you any good though....OR, maybe, it'll knock some sense into you. 


Posted 16 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
{#Roflol}{#Roflol}{#Roflol}
Love you Patty!
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
cafortier wrote:
This album is definitely not her best effort.
I disagree - one of her best albums if not the best. I just think her song formats are unconventional and "stretching the envelope" such that it takes some listening to acquire the taste.
Posted 16 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
a fine cut, patty!
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
cafortier wrote:
Patti is great. This album is definitely not her best effort. Most of her songs are very good.
I agree. This song is one of my favorites off of this CD, though.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
mapomo wrote:
4 3
Posted 16 years ago by mapomo    [ Reply ]
IMHO, her best album by far.
Posted 16 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Patti is great. This album is definitely not her best effort. Most of her songs are very good.
Posted 16 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by mapomo    [ Reply ]
Say it one more time.
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
i dont care what Patty does, I love her music. there are only a couple of songs I don't like. that is a great ratio.
Posted 17 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
This pop-like production does Ms Griffin a terrible disservice.
Posted 17 years ago by DebateG    [ Reply ]
Simply horrible.
Posted 17 years ago by Pantagruel    [ Reply ]
Patty is great; I own some, including this CD. Gotta say this tune is repetitive and ho hum.
Posted 18 years ago by AlanCE    [ Reply ]
rKokon wrote:
meloman wrote the above in response to another listener. Personally, I agree with the person who wrote that Patty Griffin deserves more respect in the industry.
Being a PG fan, I agree with you. My point was that if a person rates a song a "1" perhaps he/she could throw in an adjective or two to elucidate.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
You needn't apologize, but I would like to know WHY you chose to rate this song "sucko-barfo."
meloman wrote the above in response to another listener. Personally, I agree with the person who wrote that Patty Griffin deserves more respect in the industry.
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
Maybe it's just me but her voice seems quite high in the mix and she's only hitting a few notes. Drowns the rest of the music out.. hmm..
Posted 18 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
I say this everytime I hear you play her, THANK YOU! Patty is awesome!
Posted 18 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
She needs more respect in the industry... Great stuff...
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Can't wait to see Patty at the Spring Strawberry festival!! I discovered her through RP and have purchased both Big Red and A Kiss In Time. Both are excellent!
No "Living with Ghosts"? Are you crazy? This is some of Patty's finest work. Pick this one up, before you do anything else, get this album, it will blow your socks off (especially if you're already a fan!).
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
Sorry, I give it a 1.
You needn't apologize, but I would like to know WHY you chose to rate this song "sucko-barfo."
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Sorry, I give it a 1.
Posted 18 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Can't wait to see Patty at the Spring Strawberry festival!! I discovered her through RP and have purchased both Big Red and A Kiss In Time. Both are excellent!
Posted 18 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
hcaudill wrote:
I discovered Patty on RP, and I went out and bought all of her albums. Flaming Red is my favorite - just one incredible song from beginning to end, really nicely structured with no filler at all.
Same story here. I've passed Patty to a person who, I thought, knew more music of this genre than I. He hadn't heard of Patty. That's fixed. She's great.
Posted 18 years ago by BruceN    [ Reply ]
I first heard Patty Griffin hear and have since bought several albums. I think Flaming Red is not Her best album, but is so much better than most of the music in this world it hard to compare to other singers.
Posted 19 years ago by Duncan54    [ Reply ]
I discovered Patty on RP, and I went out and bought all of her albums. Flaming Red is my favorite - just one incredible song from beginning to end, really nicely structured with no filler at all.
Posted 19 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
Lazy8 wrote:
We need to encourage Patty Griffin and Neil Finn to breed.
Maybe if we put them in the same cage for a while...
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
Patty ROCKS. Best artist out there today. Play more RP!
Posted 19 years ago by welshlass    [ Reply ]
We need to encourage Patty Griffin and Neil Finn to breed.
Posted 20 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
love Patty Griffin. bill, clever political statements... not that i agree. .
Posted 20 years ago by traveyes    [ Reply ]
bigpomp wrote:
8 = Most Excellent.
Indeed it does. I'm sneaky like that.
Posted 20 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
BLADERUNNER wrote:
hey, it's my first upload......i love this song...go Patty!!
Thanks, BR!
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Bravo. What tallent!
Posted 20 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
My second or third least favorite song on this album. Think I'll give it an 8 today.
8 = Most Excellent.
Posted 20 years ago by bigpomp    [ Reply ]
I need to be carried. Thanks for playing this piece.
Posted 20 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
hey, it's my first upload......i love this song...go Patty!!
Posted 21 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
My second or third least favorite song on this album. Think I'll give it an 8 today.
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]