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Doves — Walk In Fire
Album: Some Cities
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Released: 2005
Length: 5:30
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It seems, it seems there's nothing
That you couldn't do
With a drink inside of you
Is there nothing
You'd not do
With a drink in you?

I've always known
That you felt the pain
And it had to start to show
It'd driven you insane
I could lie, but I can't
'Cause you know it's so

You tell me, you say
"I walk in fire, you walk in fire"
You're not free till you
Walk in fire, I walk with fire, I walk in fire

You've always been
A loose cannon, gone
And the way you were back then
You'd take on anyone
It takes years to accept it all
And to be yourself

You tell me, you say
"I walk in fire, you walk in fire"
You're not free till you
Walk in fire, I walk with fire, you walk in fire

On and on and day by day
We fool ourselves we ain't the same
Everyone who stayed away
Man I always felt your pain

On and on I tell myself
Fool ourselves we ain't the same
Everyone who stayed away
Man I always felt your pain

You tell me, you say
"You walk in fire, you walk in fire"
You're not free till you
You walk in fire, walk with fire, walk in fire
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 sirdroseph wrote:
You've heard one Doves song, you've heard them all, really.{#Sleep}
 
Yep. I'll join the "Doves don't do it for me" group.

Posted 13 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
You've heard one Doves song, you've heard them all, really.{#Sleep}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 Jamunca wrote:

some bands really do it for me and some really don't. doves do. {#Bananasplit}
 
...may I add that Doves do it for me as well, this song really gets my parts moving.
Posted 14 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
 wrangler wrote:

some bands really do it for me and some really don't.  doves don't.  {#Cowboy}


 
some bands really do it for me and some really don't. doves do. {#Bananasplit}

Posted 14 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
A bit of an endless drone to this song - doesn't hold my attention - maybe a 5 for me - and usually I like the Doves.


Posted 14 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:

 
{#Roflol}

Posted 15 years ago by joan_c    [ Reply ]
Kingdom of Rust is good, but I really like their first two records better. Love this song!
Posted 15 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
Love the way this builds!  Solid 8!
Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]

some bands really do it for me and some really don't.  doves don't.  {#Cowboy}


Posted 15 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

{#Yes}{#Clap}{#Dance}{#Good-vibes}{#Cool}{#Music}{#Roflol}{#Wink}
 

{#Motor}
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
My turn.  {#Yes}
 
{#Yes}{#Clap}{#Dance}{#Good-vibes}{#Cool}{#Music}{#Roflol}{#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
My turn.  {#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
lawman
(Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
Posted: Mar 12, 2009 - 04:57 < Reply >
jagdriver wrote:




{#Yes}

{#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Walk in fire over & over & over & over...
Posted 15 years ago by robbiethet    [ Reply ]
jagdriver wrote:




{#Yes}

Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
 holborne wrote:
Love the Doves.
 


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Love the Doves.
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
That "oo000OOO000ooo" sound reminds me of the id monster in the movie "Forbidden Planet".  I do like that id monster—it scared the hell outa me, in widescreen.  However, this song... Ouch.
Posted 15 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
Doves - Walk In File
Sam Phillips - Fighting With Fire
Sebadoh - on Fire
Pixies - Dig for Fire

That's a hot set {#Fire}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Awesome song!
I received an email from the band today. Looks like a new album is on the way!

Hello

Just wanted to start by letting you all know we've finally finished our new album & after a week of compiling the track order & other details I can confirm we're all made up with it, we reckon its our most diverse record yet. Looking forward to it being out there for people to listen to(will be released sometime in April)

We're also looking forward to being released from our doves bunker & to being fully integrated back into society & playing live again. Lots of gigs are being planned for 2009,just the u.k & the u.s at the moment, but we are hoping to go further a field too. Also, keep your eyes peeled for our new website over the next couple of weeks.
As always thanks for you're patience & support ,
We will be seeing you soon

Doves

Posted 15 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
great pairing
Doves - Walk In Fire
Jon Redfern - I Love The Sun
Posted 16 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
Not their best work, definitely representative of them (that's my nice way of saying it sounds like a lot of their other stuff), still a decent track. I'm off to their website to see what they're up to...
Posted 16 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
rdo wrote:
they DO all sound alike.
Except the ones that don't!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
mandolin wrote:
...so every doves song sounds alike, but i happen to like this one song that they do so many different ways...
they DO all sound alike.
Posted 16 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Stay safe, Bill! That's a big fire!
Posted 16 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
I don't see how this cool song only gets a 6.1, even if the rhythm section SO owes money to Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Pali Gap then :clank: to whatever this is
Hold tight...Bill will play some Judy Garland for you soon. This is the Doves, therefore, it is awesome.
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
What's with the air raid sirens in the background?
really.
Posted 16 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
Pali Gap then :clank: to whatever this is
Posted 16 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
...so every doves song sounds alike, but i happen to like this one song that they do so many different ways...
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
I love this song! Actually, I'm song neutral on this one...just wanted a reaction!
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
I don't like this song...
Posted 16 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
Hey! This is Laura Palmer's tune! ;-)
Posted 16 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Cedar Room is the best. This one is good too.
Posted 17 years ago by bdblinux    [ Reply ]
smackiepipe wrote:
I'd never heard of Doves until I found RP...
What? You don't hear them on Clear Channel?
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I'd never heard of Doves until I found RP, and this was the first song by them I'd ever heard. So it holds a special place - I liked it then and I like it now. Bought the CD, got The Last Broadcast, too. I won't be spanking them anytime soon like a lot of folks around here are doing.
Posted 17 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
There Goes The Fear was a superb, possibly even transcendent song. This is a pale regurgitation of a formula that worked very well once, and now just sounds a bit stale. Doves are talented, they just need to branch out a bit and get some new sounds.
Posted 17 years ago by halcyem    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
What's with the air raid sirens in the background?
Yeah, this album is quite a comedown from their previous work.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Oh, My Lord,it's Doves!!
Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
What's with the air raid sirens in the background?
Posted 17 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
SigmaBetaTooth wrote:
A perfect example of the affects of hearing mediocre music repetitively. I apologize.
ahem, that would be the effects, but I guess that just proves your point, and I agree: it's a boring song!
Posted 18 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
This is a great reincarnation/advancement of the classic 60's 70' jam/art rock formula. I bow. Dig-it uhhh. Dig-it.!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
Perfect example of what's wrong with a lot of rock music today. Lethargic, boring, unimaginative, breaks no new ground whatsoever. A real dirge of a song. Mediocrity defined.
a perfect comment of who love only the noise of a guitar....
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
Perfect example of what's wrong with a lot of rock music today. Lethargic, boring, unimaginative, breaks no new ground whatsoever. A real dirge of a song. Mediocrity defined.
That sums it up quite nicely.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Nice transition from Dandy Warhols - Godless
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
"What Matters Most Is How Well You Walk Through the Fire" ~ Charles Bukowski ~ I'm sure he'd agree though these guys didn't walk so "Well" throught the fire.
Posted 18 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
Kind of hoping this would end. And IT seems to go on forever. boring.
Posted 18 years ago by Whirlpool    [ Reply ]
Perfect example of what's wrong with a lot of rock music today. Lethargic, boring, unimaginative, breaks no new ground whatsoever. A real dirge of a song. Mediocrity defined.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
easy wrote:
Yeah... 8 Bananas for the Doves:
Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
BenK wrote:
This DOESN'T sound like U2. It sounds like The Alarm, the first horrible U2 ripoff. Yuck!
On this tune: The Alarm meets "Northern Exposure".
Posted 18 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
Will it never end?
Posted 18 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
this also rocks
Posted 18 years ago by glassjawgrlxxx    [ Reply ]
This gets an 8 for the opening lyrics, "seems there's nothing you can't do, with a drink inside of you." Honesty is number one in my book!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Love the Doves!
Posted 18 years ago by grassfolk420    [ Reply ]
winter wrote:
Good song from a good CD. Nothing spectacular (although I do love the theremins on "Snowden"), but all in all worth the money.
Oh, I LOVE Snowden. This one is a little lackluster. But I really do like the Doves a great deal. Doves and Decemberists are two of my favorite discoveries. Hey Bill! A Decemberists tune would go nicely next, wouldn't it?
Posted 18 years ago by turnergirl1of2    [ Reply ]
Thoroughly mediocre. Would give it four-and-a-half if that were possible.
Posted 18 years ago by kult    [ Reply ]
Good song from a good CD. Nothing spectacular (although I do love the theremins on "Snowden"), but all in all worth the money.
Posted 18 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Sounds like all smoke and no fire to me.
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Doves are great, when they're on form, but I'd have to agree that this is one of their more formulaic, unexceptional numbers. There are far better songs on this album.
Posted 19 years ago by tiddalick    [ Reply ]
One word comes to mind listening to this song--boring.
Posted 19 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
What does a song like this have to offer that hasn't been done and overdone? Golly
Posted 19 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
mach-hog wrote:
I love the guitar sound in this, the climax is most satisfying
It always is...
Posted 19 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
I love the guitar sound in this, the climax is most satisfying
Posted 19 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
I just saw this band in Carrboro, and I wasn't impressed. FYI, the opening band, Longwave, from NYC, was FAR superior. Doves Disappointed.
Posted 19 years ago by pedro    [ Reply ]
I love Doves, but this isn't their best song or best album. Don't crucify them til you hear their other music, like "The Last Broadcast" as the previous poster notes. That's a brilliant album. L
Posted 19 years ago by Ladan    [ Reply ]
BenK wrote:
This DOESN'T sound like U2. It sounds like The Alarm, the first horrible U2 ripoff. Yuck!
I can see how people think they're just another rip off band, but I don't think so. They have very well written lyrics and although their sound is similar to that of U2's, it is very distinct. "The Last Broadcast" is also a very well produced album that just flows great, there are even a couple filler tracks on it (they are about a minute long each) that provide flow between some of the songs.
Posted 19 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
serendipity_blue wrote:
Let's start a petition to send you back to school so you can learn how to spell the word "petition".
A perfect example of the affects of hearing mediocre music repetitively. I apologize.
Posted 19 years ago by SigmaBetaTooth    [ Reply ]
jlind wrote:
They have a U2ish feel to them, but theres something different about it (in a good way). All in all I would like to see them push their music further.
This DOESN'T sound like U2. It sounds like The Alarm, the first horrible U2 ripoff. Yuck!
Posted 19 years ago by BenK    [ Reply ]
SigmaBetaTooth wrote:
I feel like I'm hearing this song everyday. I'm willing to start a patition to have it removed from the RP playlist so that something else can be played.
Let's start a petition to send you back to school so you can learn how to spell the word "petition".
Posted 19 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
Nice, but predictable guitar. Boring lyrics and singing.
Posted 19 years ago by BenK    [ Reply ]
I feel like I'm hearing this song everyday. I'm willing to start a patition to have it removed from the RP playlist so that something else can be played.
Posted 19 years ago by SigmaBetaTooth    [ Reply ]
nuggler wrote:
Is this lame or what...?!
or what. of course!
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Is this lame or what...?!
Posted 19 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
They have a great sound that they created, this album really seems more of the same though, not much more innovation. They have a U2ish feel to them, but theres something different about it (in a good way). All in all I would like to see them push their music further.
Posted 19 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
brandog wrote:
... would be this good if they didn't suck so much.
backatcha, cowboy.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
JoJopugs wrote:
realy starting to groove on this band!
Same here. I heard their song Almost Forgot Myself here on RP a couple of days ago, and I immidiately, uh, let's say "got" the album the night after that and I've been listening to it since that.
Posted 19 years ago by apecat    [ Reply ]
Damn! Step away from my desk for 5 minutes and I miss Doves! Grr! :grumpy.gif: :grumpy.gif: :grumpy.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
timandjuliet wrote:
Guh.
Ulp.
Posted 19 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
realy starting to groove on this band!
Posted 19 years ago by JoJopugs    [ Reply ]
Guh.
Posted 19 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
it's telling you to... GET OUTTA THE WAY!
Sounds like that invisible monster thing on "Lost"
Posted 19 years ago by Jeffrey    [ Reply ]
I've liked the other Doves songs I've heard, but not this one. :headshake: There are too many things going on in a bad way...the incessant drums, guitars, and then the poor vocals which might have been stunning otherwise. Snowden will be coming along sometime in the near future. :nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by rainfairy    [ Reply ]
I believe this song promotes a dangerous pastime in which no radio paradise listener should be encouraged to take part. Please end the needless loss of lives and stop this masochistic propaganda.
Posted 19 years ago by SigmaBetaTooth    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
'There Goes the Fear II'?
Bingo. The good news is, I'm beginning to be able to identify a Doves song I'm hearing for the first time. The bad news is, I'm beginning to be able to identrify a Doves song I'm hearing for the first time.
Posted 19 years ago by dadofsammy    [ Reply ]
not feeling it at all. :(
Posted 19 years ago by pookergill    [ Reply ]
Come on RP, of all the songs on Some Cities, this is one of the last I'd pick. Why play Walk In Fire when you have songs like Snowden, The Storm, One of these Days and Sky Starts Falling? This song in particular is one of the weakest on the album...
Posted 19 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
'There Goes the Fear II'? How's the rest o' the album? I sure liked the last one...it's a permanent addition to my MP3 player. And I don't get the comparisons to U2 at all, sorry. Likeable tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
Bocephus wrote:
sounds like they are tryiing to rip U2 off...
Well, U2 have kinda started just imitating themselves, so if another band can imitate them better, so be it. Even though you're wrong. There's some influence there, sure, but not ripping off.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
ooh, released today!
sounds like they are tryiing to rip U2 off...
Posted 19 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
Should not have been. Moaning noise. Such a small difference between "nice" and "noise" For me this fall in the latter
You smell funny.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
ooh, released today!
Should not have been. Moaning noise. Such a small difference between "nice" and "noise" For me this fall in the latter
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
I love this album. Not sure if this has been mentioned, but the early part of this song always reminds me of "Suspicious Minds."
Posted 19 years ago by wbmarco2    [ Reply ]
999_99_999 wrote:
IMO, they took a very minimal approach to the guitar work, it sort of takes a backseat to the overall conception of the songs. The minimalist approach goes against my expectations based on what they have done previously.
I agree, though I still can't get away from thinking it's the drums that give them their signature. And I like how the production pretty consistently keeps them out front.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
Ditto. Already tempted to say I like it more than Last Broadcast, which I think is an outstanding album.
I think the songs on this album are a lot more subtle than The Last Broadcast, which I would attribute to the songsmithy functioning at a higher bar. The band should be getting better at their style, so they should produce a better album. I loved The Last Broadcast and Lost Souls - they are amongst my favorite albums of all time. This album reminds me more and more of Lost Souls. IMO, they took a very minimal approach to the guitar work, it sort of takes a backseat to the overall conception of the songs. The minimalist approach goes against my expectations based on what they have done previously. I love it when a band tries to throw off their fanbase a little.
Posted 19 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
999_99_999 wrote:
I took me a few times through to absorb, but the more I listen to this album the more I hear.
Ditto. Already tempted to say I like it more than Last Broadcast, which I think is an outstanding album.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Ngoziman wrote:
One of the better tracks on the album, I think, though nothing hits me as outstanding yet. I'll give the CD a few more runs through on the drive to work, just in case there's something in there. Maybe Snowden?...
I took me a few times through to absorb, but the more I listen to this album the more I hear. This song is definately one of my favorites, and I dig "Snowden," as well. I would add that "Almost Forgot Myself" is really great tune.
Posted 19 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
it's telling you to... GET OUTTA THE WAY!
I though it was more of a wounded Yak. Really. "get outta the way! Wounded Yak!"
Posted 19 years ago by moomatz    [ Reply ]
moomatz wrote:
What's with that wounded yak siren going off in the background?
it's telling you to... GET OUTTA THE WAY!
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
One of the better tracks on the album, I think, though nothing hits me as outstanding yet. I'll give the CD a few more runs through on the drive to work, just in case there's something in there. Maybe Snowden?...
Posted 19 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
CD just arrived in my mailbox today.
I got it yesterday. Very nice.
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
CD just arrived in my mailbox today.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
The song's style is VERY similar to their older stuff. But I still like it. Everything except for the siren-like noise in the middle which irritates the hell outta me!
Posted 19 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Didn't know they had a new cd out. Kuhl.
Posted 19 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]
ooh, released today!
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]