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Turin Brakes — For The Fire
Album: Dark On Fire
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6.3

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Total ratings: 544









Released: 2007
Length: 4:08
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The paraffin, for the fire
let there money burn, with our dream
Oh so cynically I retire
Cos I'm not running around, running around again

I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day
I know it's too late,
I know
I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day
I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day
One day

So throw our fate into the flames,
Memories just weigh you down
You're a liar, yes you are,
Cos in the day your just a match, but in the dark a star

I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day
I know it's too late,
I know
I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day
I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day
One day, you will miss me

Sometimes I feel like laughing
Sometimes I feel like crying
Sometimes I feel like laughing
Sometimes I feel like crying

I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day
I know it's too late,
I know
I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day
I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day
One day, you're gonna miss me
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Pretty abrasive vocal delivery in this one. Not loving it.
Posted 3 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
Voice has a PJ Harvey vibe, thought it might be her at first...
Posted 4 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
It's been awhile since this song got a comment, so I'll add that this was a 6 and now it's a 7, not my favorite track by Turin Brakes, though I'm liking the feeling on this one.  Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
I don't want to know what an "arserocket" is, do I?
 
No, but it's fun imagining what it might be :o)

Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:


I don't want to know what an "arserocket" is, do I?

Signed,

Someone who speaks a dialect of English 5 time zones from Scotland.
 
from 4 to 8 today.  Reminds of a an oil spill in the gulf of mexico for some reason.

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 arserocket wrote:

Sorry I can't accept your apology. I raise you a seven.

 

I don't want to know what an "arserocket" is, do I?

Signed,

Someone who speaks a dialect of English 5 time zones from Scotland.
Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
in spite of myself, i enjoyed this. mostly the refrain, i guess. it gets a "pretty good" from me. tapped my feet to it.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

 

what begin it seems to be a good song, after some hearings fast becomes in a product of the call "fast consuming syndrome"......sorry! -  ** 4 **



 
Sorry I can't accept your apology. I raise you a seven.

Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
{#Arrowd} Very deep.
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I think the lyrics are apropos for your/our situation - if RP were gone, this might be our dialog:

Listeners:
Sometimes I feel like laughing
Sometimes I feel like crying

Radio Paradise:
I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day

 
Very well put.

Posted 16 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]

 

what begin it seems to be a good song, after some hearings fast becomes in a product of the call "fast consuming syndrome"......sorry! -  ** 4 **




Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
stewliscious wrote:
Several dogs in row. Today is not an R.P. day so I will take the advice of those who say "don't hate on our fabulous tunes, if you dont like them just go listen some where else". See ya in a day or 2.


I think the lyrics are apropos for your/our situation - if RP were gone, this might be our dialog:

Listeners:
Sometimes I feel like laughing
Sometimes I feel like crying

Radio Paradise:
I know it's too late,
I know you will miss me one day

Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 Tree_Hugger wrote:
I keep hearing PJ Harvey
 
I can see that. I also keep hearing a bit of Johnette Napolitano in the vocals. Only she's awesome and this...not so much. But not bad, either.

Posted 16 years ago by marzipanic    [ Reply ]
I really like this song/group.  Surprised at the low rating, so I gave it an 8.  Again, I like RP a lot because it gives me the opportunity to hear music I don't hear elsewhere.
Posted 16 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
Great song for morning work.  Love the guitar though, most excellent.
Posted 16 years ago by surreal1221    [ Reply ]
Matteo Lavaselli is the God of sick cats
Posted 16 years ago by Lusiano    [ Reply ]

I love this song. . .

Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Several dogs in row.  Today is not an R.P. day so I will take the advice of those who say "don't hate on our fabulous tunes, if you dont like them just go listen some where else".  See ya in a day or 2.

Posted 16 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]
Wow, everyone hears someone different... I though it was the guy from Cold War Kids, but toned down a bit.
Posted 16 years ago by gabbadar    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing PJ Harvey
Posted 16 years ago by Tree_Hugger    [ Reply ]
This one is wearing a little thin.
Posted 16 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]

I like it.  Kinda hear Gene Loves Jezebel in there sometimes.


Posted 16 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
jude_the_obscure wrote:
Lead vocalist sounds like Jefferson Airplane veteran Marty Balin.
That's EXACTLY what I thought--and it's EXACTLY why, try as I might, I just can't like this song. Absolutley despise Marty Balin, not just for his insipid voice. The song 'Miracles' is an unforgivable offense.
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
I like this song. It's "Indie Pop Perfection", a new term I just coined. You can use it if you like.
Great term! Don't mind if I do . . .
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
I like this song. It's "Indie Pop Perfection", a new term I just coined. You can use it if you like.
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
kaosmonkey wrote:
I think it was Dork on Fire
That might explain the screeching...
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
rtrudeau wrote:
This is a stronger song than the other one from this album. What is it - Dock/Duck/Dog On Fire or something like that?
I think it was Dork on Fire
Posted 16 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
Blasserman wrote:
I don't dislike this song (dbl neg.), however you're making me tired of it. 'I know it's too late', but please stop playing this so often when I'm listening!
AGREE!
Posted 16 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
lawman wrote:
Is there some irony here I'm missing? The Wikipedia entry (which I checked because I think this track is GREAT) says they started up in 1999.
Sorry-- I was speaking of Pavlov's Dog back in the day. I never heard of Turin Brakes until it was played here.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
andrewimft wrote:
Actually, my friends and I 'discovered' this band on vinyl at the used record store back in the day in the '70's--...
Is there some irony here I'm missing? The Wikipedia entry (which I checked because I think this track is GREAT) says they started up in 1999.
Posted 16 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
RadioDoc wrote:
LOL! Another 70's KSHE refugee!?! I don't think David Surkamp could sing this low!
Not unless he got over his helium addiction! Actually, my friends and I 'discovered' this band on vinyl at the used record store back in the day in the '70's-- I never heard them on the radio until decades later; we all liked it back in high school days since it reminded us of the Airplane and Rush with a different prog/folk rock twist to it.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
andrewimft wrote:
Pavlov's Dog is back!!!
LOL! Another 70's KSHE refugee!?! I don't think David Surkamp could sing this low!
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
not buying it
Posted 16 years ago by topherg87    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by schrodingersdog    [ Reply ]
Pavlov's Dog is back!!!
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
7-8 or 9. way out there with that naughty voice.
Posted 16 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
This song may be the worst one RP plays....and I bet I hear it three times a week. Plain awful. Come on guys- this shXX is not worth the airtime
Posted 16 years ago by jdzaroor    [ Reply ]
just cool!
Posted 16 years ago by aragon    [ Reply ]
How can I miss you, if you won't go away?
Posted 16 years ago by rsfc_carp    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this song, the more I like it. It's one of the few instances of "pop" in regular play on RP....
Posted 16 years ago by colleen    [ Reply ]
This is a stronger song than the other one from this album. What is it - Dock/Duck/Dog On Fire or something like that?
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
much better than dark on fire...
Posted 16 years ago by keyholder    [ Reply ]
I've never, since their first single, thought it was a woman singing. And I feel that his voice suits the music as well as the songs he's singing. Not all of this album's as convincing as some of their other stuff, but they're building a name for themselves, slowly but surely. At least he doesn't let his critics detract him from trying. If an artist find his/her true voice, and has fans that enjoy listening to it, then let them sing, why impose YOUR ideas and artistic tastes upon HIS artistic endeavours, you'll only end up criticizing them for lack of originality! Actions speak louder than words, don't you know...
Posted 16 years ago by garthwb    [ Reply ]
Well at least you freaks and cowboys are entertaining, talking about Mike Tyson's great big crates. Men with real cOjones learn Spanish first. Ballzak wrote:
Uh, yeah, sure thing Cowboy. That "chick" comment was a joke... my cute little way of saying, I'm not a fan of the singer. Not that I don't like a good female voclist mind you but come on man, if you gots some cajones use 'em!
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
kaosmonkey wrote:
Mike Tyson had a funny voice, too. Go have a talk with him about cajones. I'll wait here and you can tell me how it goes.
I tried talking to 'im but he tried to bite mine off. Besides, he's not trying to make it as a singer.
Posted 16 years ago by Ballzak    [ Reply ]
jude_the_obscure wrote:
Lead vocalist sounds like Jefferson Airplane veteran Marty Balin.
You sure that isn't MARY Balin? Or Maude or Martha or Marry Ann (busted for smoking dope at the age of SIXTY-NINE?? You GO girl!)?
Posted 16 years ago by Ballzak    [ Reply ]
Ballzak wrote:
Uh, yeah, sure thing Cowboy. That "chick" comment was a joke... my cute little way of saying, I'm not a fan of the singer. Not that I don't like a good female voclist mind you but come on man, if you gots some cajones use 'em!
Mike Tyson had a funny voice, too. Go have a talk with him about cajones. I'll wait here and you can tell me how it goes.
Posted 16 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
Two days in a row? Good, but not every day good.
Posted 16 years ago by felam    [ Reply ]
jude_the_obscure wrote:
Lead vocalist sounds like Jefferson Airplane veteran Marty Balin.
And also similar to 'Shirley' Strachan, from Aussie 70's band Skyhooks. Although I thinking sounds more like Pavlov's Dog, from their album 'Pampered Menial'. I'm digging it........
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Lead vocalist sounds like Jefferson Airplane veteran Marty Balin.
Posted 16 years ago by jude_the_obscure    [ Reply ]
joshfm wrote:
This song is more than "a bit" annoying...and that is not a chick's voice. It's a dude who is singing, you freak.
Uh, yeah, sure thing Cowboy. That "chick" comment was a joke... my cute little way of saying, I'm not a fan of the singer. Not that I don't like a good female voclist mind you but come on man, if you gots some cajones use 'em!
Posted 16 years ago by Ballzak    [ Reply ]
I don't dislike this song (dbl neg.), however you're making me tired of it. 'I know it's too late', but please stop playing this so often when I'm listening!
Posted 16 years ago by Blasserman    [ Reply ]
Ballzak wrote:
The song is a bit annoying but I think this chick has kinda got a sexy voice...
This song is more than "a bit" annoying...and that is not a chick's voice. It's a dude who is singing, you freak.
Posted 16 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
The song is a bit annoying but I think this chick has kinda got a sexy voice...
Posted 16 years ago by Ballzak    [ Reply ]
smilestoomuch wrote:
I know it's too late for me NOT to have this damn song going 'round and 'round in my head... I wasn't fast enough hitting the mute button
come on, this isn't bad
Posted 16 years ago by gerardjfe    [ Reply ]
shuttlecr wrote:
Anybody know where I can buy this tune online? It's not on Itunes......
iTunes continues to get less and less relevant. Here ya go: https://www.7digital.com/artists/turin-brakes/dark-on-fire/
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Anybody know where I can buy this tune online? It's not on Itunes......
Posted 16 years ago by shuttlecr    [ Reply ]
Sympatoch'
Posted 16 years ago by ParMesSoins    [ Reply ]
pluh
Posted 16 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
What an annoying voice.
Posted 16 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
Sweet guitar sound. Reminds me of Gene Loves Jezebel.
Posted 16 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
I like this.
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Nice tune
Posted 16 years ago by sdgserv    [ Reply ]
i kinda like there older stuff better, it's less polished...
Posted 16 years ago by Martino    [ Reply ]
". . . in the day you're just a match, but in the dark a star. . ."
Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
This sounds like Starsailor. I like it!
Posted 16 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
I know it's too late for me NOT to have this damn song going 'round and 'round in my head... I wasn't fast enough hitting the mute button
Posted 16 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
bodhisattva1031 wrote:
i definitely disagree with that. SSPU's sound is better than this--more of an edge . . imho this isn't bad . . .
Turin Brakes have had this sound alot longer than Silversun Pickups. Just got the SSPU disc this week and although it is pretty good, and alot edgier, Turin Brakes sound is alot more polished. And this is good. Solid 8 (for now).
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
bodhisattva1031 wrote:
i definitely disagree with that. SSPU's sound is better than this--more of an edge . . imho this isn't bad . . .
I agree, although I like this album better than I have liked their previous stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
And here I was thinking it was a new track from KT Tunstall =) Very good nevertheless.
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
Definitely a Siversun Pickups vibe in there. Who did it first? I kind of like it.
i definitely disagree with that. SSPU's sound is better than this--more of an edge . . imho this isn't bad . . .
Posted 17 years ago by bodhisattva1031    [ Reply ]
This is Turin Brakes fourth album. Although I have yet to hear the whole thing, it sounds like they are moving in more straight ahead rock direction with somewhat more polished production. Several years ago when their first record came out someone lent it to me and I immediately liked it yet didn't really know what I liked about it until many closer listens later. When I first heard Olly Knights voice I actually thought it was a woman, especially listening at low volume. It is something special and unique which, for me, is refreshing considering the sameness of many singers out there today. Of course, their approach to songwriting is what ultimately makes it listenable. It may be one of those things you either love or loathe. After seeing them live a couple of years ago I was truly taken aback by the beauty of his voice and the way it brought life to the songs. It's hard to remember hearing anything quite like it. It was definitely one of those "He could sing the back of a cereal box and it would sound good moments..."
Posted 17 years ago by panlad    [ Reply ]
Why are these marginal bands so popular here? Saw these guys based on the "Pain Killer" song (from the early RP days when almost everything was new to me), and they barely didn't suck. Sadly, this has been true with several bands I first heard here. Perhaps some "decommissioning" is in order.
Posted 17 years ago by Captain_D0D00    [ Reply ]
This sort of blows. 3
Posted 17 years ago by poopypants    [ Reply ]
It reminds me a bit of Stereophonics.
Posted 17 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
From far away in the office, I thought it was Uriah Heep, sheesh.
Posted 17 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
I like it - sort of reminds me of Chris Isaak somehow. Or not.
Posted 17 years ago by audiolizard    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
No comments?
Definitely a Siversun Pickups vibe in there. Who did it first? I kind of like it.
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
has a silversun pickups rift in there
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
No comments? How about: Geddy Lee meets Al Stewart?
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]