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Keane — Somewhere Only We Know
Album: Hopes And Fears
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:46
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I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh simple thing where have you gone?
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh simple thing where have you gone?
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know?

Oh simple thing where have you gone?
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
So why don't we go

This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know?
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 KateD wrote:
If his annoying singing through the nose voice doesn't get to me the Innocent pling pling pling pling pling on the piano drives me absolutely mental!!! I know I am the odd 'man' out about these guys and Coldplay but I just can't be doing with it... pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang


Someone steal your dong?
Anyone else hearing traces of Let 'Em In by Paul McCartney and the Wings?
A gorgeous tune.
has this one been on tv a lot? like, i never watched, but somehow it makes me think that greys anatomy or some show like that used this.
but then again, i feel like i hear this song all the time, everywhere... 
 Edweirdo wrote:


Excellent piano taste I can only agree with! As an Austrian, Bösendorfer is anyway a given, but Fazioli is another dimension and such a heavenly joy to play!
yeah - I love this band and this album is a 10
This song was playing on the radio when I drove away from the doctor's office with my partner, just having learned that I had stage 3 colon cancer. It was a sad, sad song then, and bittersweet to hear it now that I'm looking back over 18 years to that day.
 matdejong wrote:

I'm looking forward to your comment under (Don't Fear) the Reaper.

Needs more cowbell!

I don't hate this song, but holy hell this comment contains a grain of truth and made me laugh.

 KateD wrote:
If his annoying singing through the nose voice doesn't get to me the Innocent pling pling pling pling pling on the piano drives me absolutely mental!!! I know I am the odd 'man' out about these guys and Coldplay but I just can't be doing with it... pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang


 sfoster66 wrote:

The amount of actual typing this required...lol...I'm dying here...

They have just copied a word, and then repeatedly hit Ctrl+V, copying the pianist's style in the song they have commented.
 KateD wrote:
If his annoying singing through the nose voice doesn't get to me the Innocent pling pling pling pling pling on the piano drives me absolutely mental!!! I know I am the odd 'man' out about these guys and Coldplay but I just can't be doing with it... pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang

The amount of actual typing this required...lol...I'm dying here...
 KateD wrote:
If his annoying singing through the nose voice doesn't get to me the Innocent pling pling pling pling pling on the piano drives me absolutely mental!!! I know I am the odd 'man' out about these guys and Coldplay but I just can't be doing with it... pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang

I'm looking forward to your comment under (Don't Fear) the Reaper.
I am keen on this group.
For 18 years I heard him singing "sympathy" instead of "simple thing" 
 eileenomurphy wrote:



I worked with a band that toured with Yamaha CP-80 (more keys). It was a real pain in the ass. You had to re-tune it for every gig! This was in the early 80s, before modern electronic pianos, and nothing else that was portable at the time, sounded anywhere near as good!

When I was a touring musician (in the 1980s) I had a CP70B and it's true, it can go out of tune.  I made sure that my road crew handled the top half with care and it had a padded flight case and so it only needed tuning every week or so (though I do remember doing five nights at a London venue and they paid for it to be tuned every night).  Now I have a Nord Stage 2 - amazing piece of kit!
pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling pling
 
Yep, that about sums it up... and just because the Beatles or Neil Young did it doesn't mean anyone can get away with it.
 
 Edweirdo wrote:


As a pianist, the thing that annoys me about this is that he used the Yamaha CP-70B (a stage version of a grand piano, which was portable and used strings and hammers, but had no soundboard) which sounds thin and inadequate.  I'm sure they could have used a decent piano (a Bosendorfer Imperial would be my choice, or a Fazioli).



I worked with a band that toured with Yamaha CP-80 (more keys). It was a real pain in the ass. You had to re-tune it for every gig! This was in the early 80s, before modern electronic pianos, and nothing else that was portable at the time, sounded anywhere near as good!
Nice tune! I never heard of them before. Thank You RP!
I first heard this song sung by Lily Allen in a TV spot for the Labour Party. I don't spell Labour that way--I live in the U.S. But that ad made me cry, and want to vote Labour! And then I heard the original by Keane, and loved it in a whole different way. Love love love this song. 
 Edweirdo wrote:


As a pianist, the thing that annoys me about this is that he used the Yamaha CP-70B (a stage version of a grand piano, which was portable and used strings and hammers, but had no soundboard) which sounds thin and inadequate.  I'm sure they could have used a decent piano (a Bosendorfer Imperial would be my choice, or a Fazioli).
 
Now that's a way to critique a song instead of the usual "WHY ARE YOU PLAYING TOP 40 SCHLOCK" and a thousand Emojis 
 KateD wrote:
If his annoying singing through the nose voice doesn't get to me the Innocent pling pling pling pling pling on the piano drives me absolutely mental!!! I know I am the odd 'man' out about these guys and Coldplay but I just can't be doing with it... pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang
 

As a pianist, the thing that annoys me about this is that he used the Yamaha CP-70B (a stage version of a grand piano, which was portable and used strings and hammers, but had no soundboard) which sounds thin and inadequate.  I'm sure they could have used a decent piano (a Bosendorfer Imperial would be my choice, or a Fazioli).
Sister Suzy, Brother John
Martin Luther, Phil and Don
Brother Michael, Auntie Gin
Open the door and let 'em in
WoW WoW
 laburu wrote:
Why can't we hear the track as it was back when it was released? This doesn't sound like it did on the video.
 

Hrm, this is the only way I've heard it, which is how it is on the album.

Video/single was different eh? OK, I just looked it up and they made THREE different videos. This one (the "official" version) sounds the same to me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oextk-If8HQ


Looking thru the comments I'm wondering if Bill swapped out the album version for whatever was previously in the library?
Im not saying I love this song but it brings back a lot of good memories when I was living in Dublin Ireland. Today I think I should have stayed there and never come back home.
But we cant rewind we've gone too far.
 Shesdifferent wrote:
KateD wrote:
If his annoying singing through the nose voice doesn't get to me the Innocent pling pling pling pling pling on the piano drives me absolutely mental!!! pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang
Neil Young has been doing this piano pling pling pling for a lot longer than these guys. Maybe if they added strings or a better arrangement of the music? His singing is the best part of the song. I like the song but I suppose it can get repetitive.
 

People have been playing piano like that for hundreds of years.  People loved it when The Beatles did it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Reminds me of this
I would love to hear a version of this with just his voice and strings (violin(s), stand up base). If it exists, please let me know. 
they must get famously, famous.
I wonder when the lead singer first comprehended he has a really pleasant/beautiful voice. What was that experience like for him, and how did it happen?
rockin' tune
Why can't we hear the track as it was back when it was released? This doesn't sound like it did on the video.
not necessarily a bad song... but it quickly tires itself out and becomes rather annoying and amateurish-sounding after a few listens. it really does kind of sound like a kiddie version of Travis, actually.
KateD wrote:
If his annoying singing through the nose voice doesn't get to me the Innocent pling pling pling pling pling on the piano drives me absolutely mental!!! pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang
Neil Young has been doing this piano pling pling pling for a lot longer than these guys. Maybe if they added strings or a better arrangement of the music? His singing is the best part of the song. I like the song but I suppose it can get repetitive.
If his annoying singing through the nose voice doesn't get to me the Innocent pling pling pling pling pling on the piano drives me absolutely mental!!! I know I am the odd 'man' out about these guys and Coldplay but I just can't be doing with it... pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang pling pling pling pling pling ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang dang
Reminds me of my time spent in London...damn those English boys
MysticMilt wrote:
Ah. Thanks Mark. Also: is that a JLC reference I see before me in your profile?
Yep.... looking forward to their acoustic show here in Atlanta on December 8th. Probably the last time they'll be here for some time.... :-(
Ah. Thanks Mark. Also: is that a JLC reference I see before me in your profile?
MysticMilt wrote:
Still, I'm curious to find out where it came from. Anyone know?
I believe this is either a live BBC version or the UK/European version of this track.
I agree with all the coments so far saying that the album version is much tighter than this one, which seems more... I don't know. Drone-y? Certainly less aurally interesting. Still, I'm curious to find out where it came from. Anyone know?
mikedill wrote:
Travis needs to beat the crap out of these guys.
-grin-
Trustocity wrote:
MUCH superior. Please, don't play this again - go to the album version. I love that cut. <-X
Right on, right on, right on!
Radio. Paradise. ... Paradise = Keane? nonononononono
goddamn keyboard band
Trustocity wrote:
I completely agree. This version is trite on its own, unforgivable in comparison to the album version. EDIT: Winter, hey buddy! It's late, we should go to bed. But not, uh, with each other.
Agreed - on all points, but ESPECIALLY the last.
winter wrote:
I have this CD, and this version of the song is nowhere on it. The one that is sounds a lot better.
I completely agree. This version is trite on its own, unforgivable in comparison to the album version. EDIT: Winter, hey buddy! It's late, we should go to bed. But not, uh, with each other.
I have this CD, and this version of the song is nowhere on it. The one that is sounds a lot better.
:goodvibes.gif:
please no more! I'll tell you everything you want to know!!!
Different version ?
Hey, it's the Campbell soup boy.
Beanie wrote:
This is sort of my current favorite song....one of those I have to stop and listen to when it comes on. The vocals remind me of Freddie Mercury, in a way. Does anyone else hear it?
Close. Nowhere near as dynamic as Freddie, but close.
Though this tune is whiney, for a damb close to 30 year old male who is going through a bit of a pre mid life crissis, this song says it all!
Limp.
Travis needs to beat the crap out of these guys.
This is sort of my current favorite song....one of those I have to stop and listen to when it comes on. The vocals remind me of Freddie Mercury, in a way. Does anyone else hear it?
stevebeaver wrote:
So that's who this is. I heard this on the radio and thought it sounded like Travis, while not being Travis. It's kind of generic brit-rock, but still better than 90% of the crap on commercial radio.
Funny thing that they sound like Travis...I saw them open for Travis in Toronto last year. They were somewhat less than exciting live.
Darlington wrote:
I was thinking the same thing. The Hope and Fears version is much better IMHO.
MUCH superior. Please, don't play this again - go to the album version. I love that cut. <-X
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
I like it, okay? but I hear Wings' Let 'Em In in it. Which is interesting I think because I like Let 'Em In and if they like it too then that makes about 3 of us.
I like "Let 'Em In". A lot. So I guess that makes 4 of us. And I thought this was a pretty good song, nice vocals.
This CD has been in my player for about a month and I really like this band a great deal. Looking forward to seeing them at the Coachella Festival in April. I, too, would like to know where this version comes from even though it is no where near as good as the CD version.
Darlington wrote:
I was thinking the same thing. The Hope and Fears version is much better IMHO.
Yeah...this version really isn't very good at all. They were FANTASTIC on SNL last week.
Drunkenlilacwine wrote:
very clear vocals and excellent lyrics. reminds me of Coldplay but not quite.
Great point. Saw them on SNL last week--had never heard of them before. IMHO, they DON'T suck. This is pretty.
it's official - this is crap
The musical equivalent of slush.
jean-louis wrote:
Bill! where does this subdued version come from? It's not on the version of Hope and Fears that I have.
I was thinking the same thing. The Hope and Fears version is much better IMHO.
hm...sounds a lot like...a pop singer trying really hard to have a hit. Next.
Bill! where does this subdued version come from? It's not on the version of Hope and Fears that I have.
So that's who this is. I heard this on the radio and thought it sounded like Travis, while not being Travis. It's kind of generic brit-rock, but still better than 90% of the crap on commercial radio.
I like it, okay? but I hear Wings' Let 'Em In in it. Which is interesting I think because I like Let 'Em In and if they like it too then that makes about 3 of us.
Enjoy the original version much more (original meaning the one I heard on the radio first in the US...). Thought it was new Travis the first time I heard it...
Peach-y Keane!
Drunkenlilacwine wrote:
very clear vocals and excellent lyrics. reminds me of Coldplay but not quite.
With a bit of Travis thrown in
Illustr8r wrote:
Is it me, or is RP lifting a lot of content from Virgin Radio UK's playlist...?
Don't complain about the playlist!!! Time to quote the RP Faithful "if you don't like it, go somewhere else!"
alexrinse wrote:
Dreadful, wishy-washy bunch of bed-wetters. MOTR. Sozzy.
Now that is a great post. "Sozzy" indeed.
Dreadful, wishy-washy bunch of bed-wetters. MOTR. Sozzy.
henrico wrote:
hey, my upload... :D just missed it...I think this is the UK/Europe version? I'm curious: how is the US version? btw, I hope the sound is not too bad? (ehm, ehm...it was a download...)
I bought the album, and this version RP is playing sounds a little more "unplugged". A little clearer. I like both versions.
hey, my upload... :D just missed it...I think this is the UK/Europe version? I'm curious: how is the US version? btw, I hope the sound is not too bad? (ehm, ehm...it was a download...)
Illustr8r wrote:
Is it me, or is RP lifting a lot of content from Virgin Radio UK's playlist...?
Keane is popular all around the world. Btw, some bad soundquality on this song, and a bizzare version of the original one I've heard on the radios..
I like the version on the 'white' album I bought last month better than this version of the song.
Is it me, or is RP lifting a lot of content from Virgin Radio UK's playlist...?
very clear vocals and excellent lyrics. reminds me of Coldplay but not quite.
well it's "kinda" old, but it's a good song. Rating: 9.