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The New Pornographers — The Bleeding Heart Show
Album: Twin Cinema
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:22
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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I leapt across three or four beds into your arms
Where I had hidden myself somewhere in your charm
Our golden handshake has been smashed into this shape
It's taken magic to a primitive new place

Watch 'em run
Although it's the minimum
Heroic

We hunched together in one chair out on the deck
In snow that froze and fell down on the modern set
It looked as if I picked your name out of a hat
Next thing you know, you are asleep in someone's lap

Watch 'em run
Although it's the minimum
Heroic

We quit the room
Quit so our thoughts could rest
Rest them, I'll never move
That's when we grab ahold
Of whatever it is we fell into

Lousy with your kept time
With what the majestic cannot find
In the business of your lives
The perception, it is wrong
Mile after mile
The phantom taste drinking wine from your heels

Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la
Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la
Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la
Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la (We have arrived too late to play the bleeding heart show)
Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la (We have arrived too late to play the bleeding heart show)
Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la (We have arrived too late to play the bleeding heart show)
Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la (We have arrived too late to play the bleeding heart show)
Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la (We have arrived)
Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la (We have arrived)
Hey-la, hey-la, hey-la, hey-la
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 timmus wrote:
 
New Pornographers songs do seem to rely a lot on word salad.  I'm not a big fan of that style as I'm not convinced there's worksmanship and craft in just stringing together phrases without a theme, but regardless this is a good tune.
 
 

Shins, anyone? Steely Dan? Cryptic lyrics are just fine in my book.
Posted 2 days ago by birdman42    [ Reply ]
 TLynneHenry wrote:

I want to learn how to play the drums just so I can play this song.


Pretty good, eh?
Posted 2 days ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 a2sportsguy wrote:

I love this song. And I still love this music video that some high school kids put together (gulp!) 16 years ago, using this song. Fan Video


Thanks for that!  Ummm, “Neko Case’s face”?? 
Posted 3 weeks ago by Talus1    [ Reply ]
They were on Letterman one night
Posted 3 weeks ago by igotitmade2k    [ Reply ]
I'm not much of a fan of this band, but there's no denying that this is a really good piece of work.
Posted 1 month ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
I want to learn how to play the drums just so I can play this song.
Posted 9 months ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
I really like Ben Howard and this song is no exception. The first section is clearly very similar to PF GBS as others have stated. Hard to tell if thats an homage or just artistic licence either way its not taking anything away from this for me.
Posted 1 year ago by spacemanspiff    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

From wiki:


Neko Richelle Case (/ˈniːkoʊ ˈkeɪs/;[2] born September 8, 1970)[3] is an American singer-songwriter and member of the Canadian indie rock group the New Pornographers. Case has a powerful, untrained contralto voice, which has been described by contemporaries and critics as a "flamethrower,"[4] "a powerhouse [which] seems like it might level buildings,"[5] "a 120-mph fastball,"[6] and a "vocal tornado".[7]

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Flamethrower voice, eh? Level buildings?  



love this set of descriptions
Posted 1 year ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
9 -> 10
Posted 1 year ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
I love this song. And I still love this music video that some high school kids put together (gulp!) 16 years ago, using this song. Fan Video
Posted 1 year ago by a2sportsguy    [ Reply ]
my very fav of the new pornographers! love it!!!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I just want to put my hands up in the air.. and reach for the sky
Posted 1 year ago by Tylersmyler    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:


And yet it comes across as a very empty expression of joy, an imitation of joy.  I'm not sure why, it just impresses me that way.  Lack of exuberance in the singing, perhaps.


Maybe because that's pretty much what the lyrics portray? A relationship that popped up seemingly out of nowhere which feels stale and gone astray? I personally could see that being sung as an empty expression of or an imitation of joy. A couple that's screwing on smiles while trying to figure out where to next for the benefit of everyone else, maybe? At least that's always how the song's came across to me.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posted 2 years ago by eeastridge    [ Reply ]
Remember David Letterman hosting them
Posted 2 years ago by igotitmade2k    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
 
New Pornographers songs do seem to rely a lot on word salad.  I'm not a big fan of that style as I'm not convinced there's worksmanship and craft in just stringing together phrases without a theme, but regardless this is a good tune.
 
 


Yep. There's a big difference between beautiful poetic abstract lyrics, and overwrought, self-consciously quirky lyrics that sound like they were made with a random word generator. This song is definitely the latter.
Posted 2 years ago by libertinesupreme    [ Reply ]
sorry neighbours.
Posted 2 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Just got tix to see them perform this entire album (and more!) in December!
Posted 2 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:
terrible lyrics

New Pornographers songs do seem to rely a lot on word salad.  I'm not a big fan of that style as I'm not convinced there's worksmanship and craft in just stringing together phrases without a theme, but regardless this is a good tune.
 
 
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Great music, fine production, terrible lyrics.  Can't go above 7 I'm afraid.
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Love all the hey-la's at the end!
Posted 2 years ago by rubenbeagle    [ Reply ]
Solid 8.  But Kurt Dahle's drum outro brings it up to a 9.
Posted 2 years ago by damonlazer    [ Reply ]
 meanderer wrote:

Working from home today...

CRANK IT!!!!!



It's my new reality - working from home, chair dancing and cranking RP.  The office is such a let down these days.
Posted 2 years ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
Working from home today...

CRANK IT!!!!!
Posted 2 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
We need to hear the other New Pornographers songs. Play Money and Bones of an Idol have dwindled to 2 plays in 30 days, and Crash Years has had 0.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
I love hearing The New Pornographers... I was introduced by my friend Shifra, I was so enamered with her.  She was so light, heavy, sexy and funny.  Just a delightful woman and friend to all who befriended her.
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 the_jake wrote:

Agreed.  The meaning of the lyrics to this song confound me.
'songmeanings' site has a pretty good interpretation.
c.

Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
a bleeding heart could only be felt.. no words can make all that sense out of it's own wound...
Posted 3 years ago by luisaa72    [ Reply ]
 newbolddrive wrote:

I never understand their lyrics, but I love how this song builds and builds.


Agreed.  The meaning of the lyrics to this song confound me.
Posted 3 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Neko is absolutely magical, and for sure, the drumming alone here is to die and go to rock and roll Heaven for! Thanks, RP now & always!
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Good Tune! I never heard of them before. Thanx RP!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 TLynneHenry wrote:
Love this one, especially the end. Would that we had a repeat button!


it is their traditional concert closer.
Posted 3 years ago by jimvanders    [ Reply ]
The drummers  absolutely mental on his incessant perfect  fills & rolls !!
Posted 3 years ago by royston_david    [ Reply ]
Moving this up a notch.
Posted 3 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
Love this song - one of the all-time best indie duets.
Posted 3 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
Every time this comes on, I come over to update my rating to 10, only to find--again--that it's already 10.

God bless AC Newman and Neko Case.
Posted 3 years ago by zinzarin    [ Reply ]
This is my local band.  As fellow Vancouverites, I love these guys. Especially Neko Case.
Posted 3 years ago by cavemanleong    [ Reply ]
From wiki:


Neko Richelle Case (/ˈniːkoʊ ˈkeɪs/;[2] born September 8, 1970)[3] is an American singer-songwriter and member of the Canadian indie rock group the New Pornographers. Case has a powerful, untrained contralto voice, which has been described by contemporaries and critics as a "flamethrower,"[4] "a powerhouse [which] seems like it might level buildings,"[5] "a 120-mph fastball,"[6] and a "vocal tornado".[7]

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Flamethrower voice, eh? Level buildings?  
Posted 4 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 stratrjb wrote:
hippiechick wrote:
I heard this song in some inane commercial. Bleh!
What was that inane commercial? Do you remember? (They only used the "Ooo....Oo...Ooo" end part too..)
 
I remember!  It was for University of Phoenix and 14 years later it is still my favorite song.
Posted 4 years ago by ibribe    [ Reply ]
I love it when the Hey La's kick in!
Posted 4 years ago by snider100    [ Reply ]
 newbolddrive wrote:
I never understand their lyrics, but I love how this song builds and builds.
They write their lyrics the same way I play consequences. 
Posted 4 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 TLynneHenry wrote:
Love this one, especially the end. Would that we had a repeat button!
 
I missed the 'Ging Gang Gooly' at the start though!
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
yup.
Also, Neko Case's voice is just fantastic.

 j910sierr wrote:
Love The New Pornographers {#Cool}
 
Posted 4 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
Love The New Pornographers {#Cool}
Posted 4 years ago by j910sierr    [ Reply ]
 TLynneHenry wrote:
Love this one, especially the end. Would that we had a repeat button!
 

That's a good idea, a repeat button on RP :-) 
What dya think, Bill?
Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
My favourite song of theirs.
Posted 4 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
Do you think bands ever finish writing a song, sit there and say, "Damn, that's perfect!"  They sure could have done that with this one.
Posted 4 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:

One of the best outros of all time.  Godlike indeed.
 
I super needed this today. 
Posted 4 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
 Tylersmyler wrote:
This song always feels GodLike at the end.  10 for me.
 
One of the best outros of all time.  Godlike indeed.
Posted 4 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
I really like the energetic drums! 9 for me
Posted 4 years ago by Mpayan    [ Reply ]
This song always feels GodLike at the end.  10 for me.
Posted 4 years ago by Tylersmyler    [ Reply ]
Love that band! 
Posted 4 years ago by zaam    [ Reply ]
 TLynneHenry wrote:
Love this one, especially the end. Would that we had a repeat button!
 

My thoughts exactly. Bumped 8->9
Posted 5 years ago by kopfhoerer    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
It's taken years to solidify its position but this might be the tennest ten of all my tens.
 
... said Tenny McTenface
Posted 5 years ago by stretcher    [ Reply ]
Never seen them live but right now I'm imagining being near the front and feeling the thump of the drums as well as hearing everything - it'd be fantastic!
Posted 5 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
My favourite New Pornographers song!  And they are in my home town at the moment. 
Posted 5 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
Love this one, especially the end. Would that we had a repeat button!
Posted 5 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
Just saw them at Haw River. What a show, what a band!
Posted 5 years ago by randyblew    [ Reply ]
 zinzarin wrote:
Neko has sung on every album by The New Pornographers to date; Dan Bejar was absent from Whiteout Conditions, however.

We don't know yet whether either will appear on In the Morse Code of Brake Lights, due out later this month.

It should be noted, however, that both Neko and Dan have been touring less and less with the band; Kathryn has been picking up Neko's vocal parts in live performance.  It wouldn't be unusual to suspect that eventually there will be an album without Neko.
 
Thanks - it seemed that the OP was misinformed about Neko's presence on The New Pornographers' albums to date.

Interesting information about their touring lineup - wasn't aware of that.
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Hey La Hey La Hey Now Hey Now I love this song
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
This was the song that turned me on to Neko! And I first heard it here, thanks RP!
Posted 5 years ago by cmcisaac    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

Which albums does Neko not sing on?
 
Neko has sung on every album by The New Pornographers to date; Dan Bejar was absent from Whiteout Conditions, however.

We don't know yet whether either will appear on In the Morse Code of Brake Lights, due out later this month.

It should be noted, however, that both Neko and Dan have been touring less and less with the band; Kathryn has been picking up Neko's vocal parts in live performance.  It wouldn't be unusual to suspect that eventually there will be an album without Neko.


Posted 5 years ago by zinzarin    [ Reply ]
I love how this song builds.
Posted 5 years ago by bking    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 ace-marc wrote:

Not all. His niece sings on the later albums.
 
Which albums does Neko not sing on?
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
This is just great!!!!
Posted 5 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
Not sure about the song, but I like the name of the band.
Posted 5 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:
is that Neko Case?
 
Oh yeah.
Posted 5 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 I love Neko Case's voice
Posted 5 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Yep, I'm almost to that point, too.
 
The part where they go into the hey-la hey-la is pretty great.  
 
Edit: That didn't take long. It simmered at an 8 for years, bumped it to a 9 a while back, and 2 weeks after posting this, I made it a 10. Just thought I should let everyone know.  
 

Slow to the show there Scott.
Posted 5 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:
is that Neko Case?
 
Yes. She does vocals on all the NP albums.
Posted 5 years ago by unklefurry    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
It's taken years to solidify its position but this might be the tennest ten of all my tens.
 Possibly tendentious.

Posted 6 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 newbolddrive wrote:
I never understand their lyrics, but I love how this song builds and builds.
 
It's a bit opaque, but I think these guys sussed it out.
https://genius.com/14627495
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I never understand their lyrics, but I love how this song builds and builds.
Posted 6 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:
is that Neko Case?
 

Yes, indeed, that is she.
Posted 6 years ago by skyian    [ Reply ]
Because-Drumming!
Posted 6 years ago by jbarryc    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:
is that Neko Case?
 
yes
Posted 6 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
On drums Kurt Dahle...
Posted 6 years ago by jcyr    [ Reply ]
is that Neko Case?
Posted 6 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Love this tune!
Posted 6 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
 rocklandlove wrote:
That ending of this song is freaking GLORIOUS! I've seen the band live up close, and yes, that drummer is off the charts.

Strange: does it remind anyone else of the ending of Chicago's "Feeling Stronger Every Day"?

 
Agree, the song is high quality, but that ending part is just over the top amazing.  And yea, I do hear a bit of "Feeling Stronger Everyday" in there.  Not ripping them off,but the same type of transition and ending.
Posted 7 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
That ending of this song is freaking GLORIOUS! I've seen the band live up close, and yes, that drummer is off the charts.

Strange: does it remind anyone else of the ending of Chicago's "Feeling Stronger Every Day"?
Posted 7 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
It's taken years to solidify its position but this might be the tennest ten of all my tens.

 
Hey-La
Posted 7 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
It's taken years to solidify its position but this might be the tennest ten of all my tens.
Posted 8 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I just now realized, after hearing this song maybe 100 times on RP, that that is Neko Case singing.  I don't know why this didn't click with me before.  Love Neko, don't like this song that much.
Posted 8 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
Let's Do The Time Warp Again. 

I said it before, but incorrectly, when I swapped Again for Dance.

That drummer is a maniac.  Channeling Keith Moon. 

  
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Exuberant to my ears
Posted 8 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:

rocklandlove wrote:
The pure joy of rock and roll, passion, love and exuberance!

  

And yet it comes across as a very empty expression of joy, an imitation of joy.  I'm not sure why, it just impresses me that way.  Lack of exuberance in the singing, perhaps.

 
Sophist {#Bounce}

Posted 8 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]
this is outstanding pop. it really is.
Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 rocklandlove wrote:
The pure joy of rock and roll, passion, love and exuberance!

 

And yet it comes across as a very empty expression of joy, an imitation of joy.  I'm not sure why, it just impresses me that way.  Lack of exuberance in the singing, perhaps.
Posted 8 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Great drummer...
Posted 8 years ago by macpeck    [ Reply ]
Not enough "hey lah"s in modern music IMHO
Posted 8 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
The pure joy of rock and roll, passion, love and exuberance!
Posted 8 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
 izycrzy wrote:
Starts off kind of Ho-hum and then gets to the good part

 
You mean the annoyingly repetitious part?
Posted 8 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]

A song that captures some essence of 60s-00s and sounds great today.


Posted 9 years ago by zedstation    [ Reply ]
Way to test a brand new 25 years old set of speakers.

Thanks RP and thank you Y. for the free huge stereo system! 
Posted 9 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam} Excellent
Posted 9 years ago by aliciagzl    [ Reply ]
2 awesome songs in a row!  Why would I ever listen to any other station?
Posted 9 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Starts off kind of Ho-hum and then gets to the good part
Posted 9 years ago by izycrzy    [ Reply ]
Holy Moses! Very cheerful song! {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 9 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 Ableragtacker wrote:
cool new sound, very busy drummer {#Drummer}

 
I believe he was paid by the beat.


Posted 9 years ago by ShockwaveRider    [ Reply ]
GOOOOOD MORNING, RADIO PARADISE!!!!  {#Daisy}
Posted 9 years ago by Middleton    [ Reply ]
Rock
Posted 9 years ago by Dorothyhancock    [ Reply ]
 roibersam wrote:
if just the ending wasn't soooooo long and repetitive...
 
You need to be listening to the drums.  
Posted 9 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I love this song! Can't explain why, I just do. 
Posted 9 years ago by tommyfly    [ Reply ]
That's what I'm talking  about... Loves me some foot stomping music, bring it down! Bust it up!
Posted 9 years ago by Singlow    [ Reply ]
chair dancing- can't help it!
Posted 9 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
if just the ending wasn't soooooo long and repetitive...
Posted 10 years ago by roibersam    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Refreshing lift after the Junkies.

 
Refreshing lift after Reg Dwight.
Posted 10 years ago by ljoergen    [ Reply ]
Refreshing lift after the Junkies.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 PA1749 wrote:
I love the drums at the end!

 
Me too! I think every fill is different - love it.
Posted 10 years ago by shale    [ Reply ]
The new album, Brill Bruisers is fantabulous.

Can't get enough of the song "Backstairs". 
Posted 10 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
Kurt Dahl is the groove meister on the drums.
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
       {#Daisy}  ..... a good sound
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Some of the best music to come out of my town.
Posted 10 years ago by dingomuse    [ Reply ]
Favorite song from the band.  Saw them live and was disappointed.  Have become a bigger fan of Neco's solo work.
Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 jessesteinen wrote:
9 -> 10 damnit
 
Yep, I'm almost to that point, too.
 
The part where they go into the hey-la hey-la is pretty great.  
 
Edit: That didn't take long. It simmered at an 8 for years, bumped it to a 9 a while back, and 2 weeks after posting this, I made it a 10. Just thought I should let everyone know.  
Posted 10 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
9 -> 10 damnit
Posted 10 years ago by jessesteinen    [ Reply ]
love!
Posted 11 years ago by riverandfinn    [ Reply ]
I love the drums at the end!
Posted 11 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
Catchy pop, fer sher...{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 11 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]