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Iron & Wine — Love and Some Verses
Album: Our Endless Numbered Days
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6.8

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Total ratings: 1151









Released: 2004
Length: 3:35
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Love is a dress that you made long
To hide your knees
Love to say this to your face
I'll love you only
For your days and excitement
What will you keep for to wear?
Someday drawing you different
May I be weaving in your hair?

Love and some verses you hear
Say what you can say
Love to say this in your ear
I'll love you that way
From your changing contentments
What will you choose for to share?
Someday drawing you different,
May I be weaved in your hair?
Comments (103)add comment
This song uses a very similar guitar line of Nick Drake.
Posted 1 year ago by andyhumphrey    [ Reply ]


Great album

Morning music ie look at the mirror when u wake up & return to the body
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
a cup of strong hot tea all of a sudden seems like a good idea
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
there's just something about this song that makes me drift away
Posted 9 years ago by jazzface78    [ Reply ]
What a transition today, and what a lovely peaceful song.
Posted 9 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]
Little River Band?
Posted 9 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

It'll be easier if you sharpen it first.

 
Deep depression gives you a strange form of desperate courage in the face of such adversity.
Posted 9 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
 pomotexan wrote:
This and Bon Hiver make me want to stab myself in the neck with a #2 pencil.

 
It'll be easier if you sharpen it first.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Too mellow for some; I like it just fine.
Another strong track from what I say is his/their best album.
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 9 years ago by ItchyJack    [ Reply ]
Yellow is the color of my true love's hair

Posted 10 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
This and Bon Hiver make me want to stab myself in the neck with a #2 pencil.
Posted 10 years ago by pomotexan    [ Reply ]
They're OK for a couple of tracks but I find a whole album repetitive.
Posted 10 years ago by ChrisH    [ Reply ]
Easy, hothead.
He is singing.
You can't hear him over your fumes.

tg3k wrote:
Sing, dammit, sing! What's the big freakin' secret that you have to whisper about?

I can understand that the vocals may appeal to some, but they sure don't appeal to me.

 


Posted 11 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
THANK YOU RP for turning me onto Iron and Wine!
Posted 11 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
May you enjoy your climate change deluges with a potent pint and fine music. 

 
TerryS wrote:
Hey Fred, here's hoping your feet are dry today/


For those who are not familiar with Britweather, Nottn'am  had a month's worth of rain in a day and the main streets are now storm sewers. 

 


Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Hey Fred, here's hoping your feet are dry today/


For those who are not familiar with Britweather, Nottn'am  had a month's worth of rain in a day and the main streets are now storm sewers. 
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:

could that be fredreily on the cover?  {#Eek}

 
NO! I can't bear face fungus {#Naughty}
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:

could that be fredreily on the cover?  {#Eek}
 
As far as I know it's his son!
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
HORRIBLE!
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

Iron & Wine - integrity, good songwriting, nice sound =7


Posted 11 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:

In kinda a Russel Stover vs Cadbury kinda way.  It's ok chocolate, but there is a lot better out there.
 

{#Arghhh}{#Taped-shut}
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Love their Rhythm guitar work.
Posted 12 years ago by Stranglersfan    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
One of the many things that I love about RP: the song comments are often even more entertaining than the music. 
 
could that be fredreily on the cover?  {#Eek}
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
One of the many things that I love about RP: the song comments are often even more entertaining than the music. 
Posted 12 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Oh my god, this song is pure ear candy.  
 
In kinda a Russel Stover vs Cadbury kinda way.  It's ok chocolate, but there is a lot better out there.
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:


Yup, there's never a hammock when you want one. This soporific number is a nice lullaby, and has the effect of half a spliff of decent hash {#Sleep}
 
Fred, are you sure you're getting enough sleep at night?  It seems, from your posts, that a large portion of the songs here have a sleep-inducing effect on you.  I do admire how you change up your adjectives and descriptions, though.

Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Oh my god, this song is pure ear candy.  
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
I like Iron & Wine, good song writing. This one has a lovely sound but it's maybe a bit wistful, or lugubrious, like a guy on a gray, rainy day who expects his girlfriend lover to dump him.  
 
You have a novel in you.

Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
I like Iron & Wine, good song writing. This one has a lovely sound but it's maybe a bit wistful, or lugubrious, like a guy on a gray, rainy day who expects his girlfriend lover to dump him.  
Posted 13 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Hi Radio Paradise! Thank you for the great music!
Can you play some Gipsy King? Thanks again :)
Posted 13 years ago by karina1407    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:


Yup, there's never a hammock when you want one. This soporific number is a nice lullaby, and has the effect of half a spliff of decent hash {#Sleep}
 
Fred, your technique must be different than mine. Spaceman Spliff perhaps, but rolling hash in a card filter cigarette is not righteous.

Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Happy_Monday wrote:
Sounds like the riff from "Naked as She Came" by the same artist... check it out, its a very cool song. 
 
"Naked as She Came" is a beautiful song, and you're right, it's very similar.

I'm hearing a lot of what seems like audio compression artifacts in the background on the quieter parts - is it just me? I just looked up the song on Grooveshark and don't hear that, so maybe RP has a badly ripped mp3?
Posted 13 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
this guy sounds like he is about to open a vein...
Posted 13 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
solid 7 for me, too. 
they always make me very sad, though. 
Posted 13 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Yup, there's never a hammock when you want one. This soporific number is a nice lullaby, and has the effect of half a spliff of decent hash {#Sleep}
  Further reasons to rate it a solid 7.


Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the riff from "Naked as She Came" by the same artist... check it out, its a very cool song. 
Posted 14 years ago by Happy_Monday    [ Reply ]
I LIKE THIS  {#Exclaim}
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
dont suppose paradise can play their "Each Coming Night" once in awhile and for all you trivia buffs that song is on what movie
songtrack?? Love it.

Posted 14 years ago by Kattw8    [ Reply ]
sounds pretty good.classic rp-sad,sweet,and a little bit spooky.why couldn't i have found out about rp BEFORE being defunded and pauperised?even now i estimate the value of services rendered at over 400 usd.don't worry,rp-i will be getting that check for 5 usd in the mail asap.at that rate i can pay until the next ship comes in...
Posted 14 years ago by trashyharry    [ Reply ]
There's some good songwriting here, but I just don't like this guy's voice, and never have.  This track isn't as annoying as some of his stuff, though.  I'll vote 6/10.
Posted 15 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]
I think a whole album of whispering would get on my nerves, though I like some of their stuff.
Posted 15 years ago by DarceySuzanne    [ Reply ]
 fluffybum wrote:
where's my craftmatic adjustable bed..zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
 

Yup, there's never a hammock when you want one. This soporific number is a nice lullaby, and has the effect of half a spliff of decent hash {#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 akmegan wrote:
Love it, Love it, Love it! {#Hearteyes} Have all Sam Beam's work & this album continues to be my favorite! {#Music} Thanks RP!
 

me too akmegan.  you have the unknown early sessions (tracks sam recorded on a 4 track years before hed realeased anything professionally)?  if you dont as one fan to another id love to get you hooked up!
Posted 15 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this band, the more I am struck by thier versatility.  {#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Love is a dress that you made
long to hide your knees
love to say this to your face,
"I'll love you only"
for your days and excitement,
what will you keep for to wear?
someday drawing you different,
may I be weaved in your hair? Love and some verses you hear
say what you can't say
love to say this in your ear,
"I'll love you that way"
from your changing contentments,
what will you choose for to share?
someday drawing you different,
may I be weaved in your hair?
Posted 15 years ago by laroue    [ Reply ]
I was going to rate this song 7 because it's pleasant enough, but upping my rating to 8 to counteract some of the haters below. Lesbians? Really? Gah.
Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
For me, the lyrics are really the only redeeming quality of this song; they are beautiful. Unfortunately, I can't get past everything else but I do find this the least offensive of their stuff that I've heard.
Posted 15 years ago by kellis    [ Reply ]
I just LOVE this song! And its verses. {#Cheers}
Posted 15 years ago by akmegan    [ Reply ]
Love it, Love it, Love it! {#Hearteyes} Have all Sam Beam's work & this album continues to be my favorite! {#Music} Thanks RP!
Posted 15 years ago by akmegan    [ Reply ]
 tg3k wrote:
Sing, dammit, sing! What's the big freakin' secret that you have to whisper about?

I can understand that the vocals may appeal to some, but they sure don't appeal to me.
 
Ditto. Maybe he could use some help from some group....say, Calexico.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
where's my craftmatic adjustable bed..zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 15 years ago by fluffybum    [ Reply ]
Sing, dammit, sing! What's the big freakin' secret that you have to whisper about?

I can understand that the vocals may appeal to some, but they sure don't appeal to me.
Posted 15 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
 auburntigerrich wrote:
Just picked this one up. Here's why: It is a very simple album... honest, up-front. No overproduction at all. Fully acoustic. Southern indie folk at its best. I struggle to see how anyone couldn't enjoy Sam Beam's vocals. (Then again, I may be biased, as my singing voice is very similar to his.) Not overpowering at all; he compliments the sound of the instruments perfectly. The feel of the music is much like the physical album. The liner notes are grainy recycled paper, with simple white lyrics against a monochrome color background. The credits and thank yous consist of six lines of text. Song titles are handwritten cursive. The inside and outside of the case are the same painted grassy scene. The disc is a splash of green paint with no extra words. Listen to this album when you need time to reflect, or regain yourself. Prerequisites include the ability to enjoy a guy with a guitar, nothing more.
 
I love the way you appreciate the album art and the band.

The vocals are so peaceful... don't hate :)

Posted 16 years ago by lalalisa25    [ Reply ]
your such a stud—like a horse bred with a donkey
 eskles wrote:
A shot of testosterone? Yes, probably uncalled for, but these guys are just too wimpy for my taste.
 


Posted 16 years ago by sickels    [ Reply ]

Wuts with the album art?


Posted 16 years ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
rocco1207 wrote:
I wonder what it would take to get this guy to sing above a whisper?
A shot of testosterone? Yes, probably uncalled for, but these guys are just too wimpy for my taste.
Posted 16 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
Just picked this one up. Here's why: It is a very simple album... honest, up-front. No overproduction at all. Fully acoustic. Southern indie folk at its best. I struggle to see how anyone couldn't enjoy Sam Beam's vocals. (Then again, I may be biased, as my singing voice is very similar to his.) Not overpowering at all; he compliments the sound of the instruments perfectly. The feel of the music is much like the physical album. The liner notes are grainy recycled paper, with simple white lyrics against a monochrome color background. The credits and thank yous consist of six lines of text. Song titles are handwritten cursive. The inside and outside of the case are the same painted grassy scene. The disc is a splash of green paint with no extra words. Listen to this album when you need time to reflect, or regain yourself. Prerequisites include the ability to enjoy a guy with a guitar, nothing more.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
I wonder what it would take to get this guy to sing above a whisper?
Posted 17 years ago by rocco1207    [ Reply ]
rKokon wrote:
If the squeaky sliding sound of fingers moving up and down on guitar strings were gone and singing were not so breathy, would have liked this OK.
You are very hard to please.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
skyguy wrote:
i'll pretend to like this cause chicks dig it!
I am a chick, and I dig it, so I guess this is a logically valid statement. :LOL:
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
If the squeaky sliding sound of fingers moving up and down on guitar strings were gone and singing were not so breathy, would have liked this OK.
Posted 17 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
I love this whole cd. It's very simple, but very complex at the same time. I also dig the Southern Gothic thing he's got going in the lyrics. I found Sam Beam kind of by accident, and I am very glad I did. An excellent song off an excellent cd.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
i'll pretend to like this cause chicks dig it!
Posted 17 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
witchchild wrote:
Never!! Do not underestimate the power of Alchahol and Mineral!
Nor the power of earplugs, volume knobs, and the stop button on WMP
Posted 18 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of trains crossing the desert at night.
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
kilroyjoe3 wrote:
GAHHHHH!!! That voice!!! Stop playing I&W Bill! PLLLLEEEEAAAASSSEEE stop!
Never!! Do not underestimate the power of Alchahol and Mineral!
Posted 18 years ago by witchchild    [ Reply ]
A year ago I posted some 'ho-hum' comments about this album .... I'd like to revise that if I may and say that I now think it's one of the best records of the last two years, period.
Posted 18 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
I'm one week away from my first full week of the summer as a counselor at a youth summer camp (doing 3 weeks in all). After a long day of trying to keep up with the bottomless pits of energy that we know as Middle Schoolers, there's nothing better than a quick shower before lights out and some Iron & Wine on the iPod to lull me to sleep. Edit: Just saw the entry below mine...there's always some Nick Drake on my "Sleepy-sleeptime" playlist as well!
Posted 18 years ago by StellarSwarm    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
Nick Drake wants his "Cello Song" intro back.
love it, and this song
Posted 18 years ago by rachlan    [ Reply ]
Their songs are pretty, but I just keep wishing that the singer would stop whispering!!
Posted 18 years ago by tesserakt    [ Reply ]
GAHHHHH!!! That voice!!! Stop playing I&W Bill! PLLLLEEEEAAAASSSEEE stop!
Posted 18 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
Our lovable trolls usually stick to attacking just the music instead of groups of people.
Abso flipping lutely bro
Posted 18 years ago by snapdragon    [ Reply ]
I&W is definitely on my to-buy list now.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
mxdcec wrote:
I think only lesbians are permitted to sing in that hard, clear, brutish manner of yesteryear. Something Dick Cheney's daughter snuck onto the republican platform.
Our lovable trolls usually stick to attacking just the music instead of groups of people.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Nick Drake wants his "Cello Song" intro back.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Limping.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
Hey, acoustic music and clear vocals without screaming! Sounds like home to me.
Posted 19 years ago by sparrow    [ Reply ]
mxdcec wrote:
I think only lesbians are permitted to sing in that hard, clear, brutish manner of yesteryear. Something Dick Cheney's daughter snuck onto the republican platform.
Yep, you've confirmed it. You're a moron. Thanks. I&W remains one of the best new artists around. Soft, no doubt, but very innovative in how they string tunes together.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Starting to really hate this band. I'd rather actually listen to Simon & Garfunkel.
Posted 19 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
I just can't stand the forced whisper. A song here or there is okay....but the entire freakin' album!! It gives me a headache after a couple of songs.
Posted 19 years ago by houstoib    [ Reply ]
I think only lesbians are permitted to sing in that hard, clear, brutish manner of yesteryear. Something Dick Cheney's daughter snuck onto the republican platform. supremo wrote:
They're still out there, just seem to be less prevalent. Chris Cornell is the first voice that comes to mind.
Posted 19 years ago by mxdcec    [ Reply ]
NiceGuy2005 wrote:
Nice tune, but what is up with all the subdued vocals so common in todays music. What ever happened to vocalists like Steve Perry or Robert Plant that could just about bust glass with their power?
They're still out there, just seem to be less prevalent. Chris Cornell is the first voice that comes to mind.
Posted 19 years ago by supremo    [ Reply ]
I heard their cover of Such Great Heights on the M&M's commercial. Very strange!!
Posted 19 years ago by spotcheckbilly    [ Reply ]
dapower wrote:
you're getting sleepy... mediocre music at its best.....worst....
It's mood music ... not for all times nor all places. Actually the CD as a whole is good - it's not easy to make music that's so simple yet interesting. Flaming Lips it ain't, I grant you ...
Posted 19 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
you're getting sleepy... mediocre music at its best.....worst....
Posted 19 years ago by dapower    [ Reply ]
Why do these guys bore me so much? Maybe the Simon & Garfunkel wanna-be regroove. Blah...
Posted 19 years ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
mmmmmm no
Posted 19 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
Nice tune, but what is up with all the subdued vocals so common in todays music. What ever happened to vocalists like Steve Perry or Robert Plant that could just about bust glass with their power? P.S. reminds me of Pete Yorn.
Posted 19 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
I'm really starting to enjoy these guys...very pleasant, vocals quite reminiscent of older folk music. Purely delightful.
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
'tis good stuff... garden state has a great soundtrack
Posted 19 years ago by rush-2112    [ Reply ]
mem_313 wrote:
Nice voice. interesting mix. I can't wait to hear the rest of the album.
Rest of the album is great. Bought it after hearing I&W on the Garden State soundtrack. Was not disappointed.
Posted 19 years ago by mozo125    [ Reply ]
Platypus wrote:
not bad, but i just don't think it lives up to all the hype.
Having heard no hype at all - I am, happily, not disappointed in the least. I like how easy it fits into my mellow Sunday morning.
Posted 19 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Thought this was Two Stones in my Pocket at first. May like this as much.
Posted 19 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
upgraded to a 8) ...now let's hear some Matt Pond PA
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Here THIS time!!! Oddly, just making my new WISH list...writing I&W when this came on....
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
D'oh! I missed it! One of the MANY artists I have only heard here on RP but have an affinity for...more, please.
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
:P Your always joking, but who laughs?
Posted 20 years ago by The_Wood    [ Reply ]
Platypus wrote:
not bad, but i just don't think it lives up to all the hype.
Don't believe the hype!! Here we go again Ugh!! Your bad self!!
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
not bad, but i just don't think it lives up to all the hype.
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Nice voice. interesting mix. I can't wait to hear the rest of the album.
Posted 20 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]