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Paul Brady — The World Is What You Make It
Album: Spirits Colliding
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Total ratings: 1374









Released: 1994
Length: 4:21
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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I knew this African called Hannibal
Rock it roll it send it down the avenue
Went out to see the Roman Empire fall
Uh huh? uh huh?

Two thousand elephants in gold chain-mail
Take it, shake it, make it what you wanna be
Them Roman legionnaires they hit the trail
Uh huh?

The world is what you make it
The world is what you make it

When Cleopatra ruled in Egypt's land
Jump down, turn around, look at what the monkey did
She went to find herself a mighty man
Uh huh? uh huh?

In come Antonio from Italy
Haul it, ball it, drag it up the pyramid,
He never knew how hot a girl could be
Uh huh?

The world is what you make it
The world is what you make it baby
The world is what you make it

Don't start to hit me with your "no can do"
Bluesin', losin', workin' up an attitude
Clean up them windows let the sun shine through
Uh huh? uh huh?
There ain't no happy time without no pain
heartbreak, new date, move on up the alleyway
Pick up them pieces hit the road again
Uh huh
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 icuski2 wrote:

"the world is watching naked" ??



Hold me closer, Tony Danza...
Posted 4 months ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this song the more I like it! 
Posted 4 months ago by Loke    [ Reply ]
 johnfiva wrote:

A really bad song. Is it necessary to play absolutely everything on RP?



(1) Place hand on mouse, move cursor to Skip icon
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Posted 5 months ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Thanks Billiam. I never heard "The world is watching naked" until you exposed me to it. Put some cloths on. 
Posted 5 months ago by dmiley    [ Reply ]
The world is…a happy enchilada?  🤔
Posted 6 months ago by rockdock    [ Reply ]
ok, quite apart from the message in the lyrics, this is one beautifully crafted song.
Posted 7 months ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
A really bad song. Is it necessary to play absolutely everything on RP?
Posted 9 months ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Yeah, I know what you mean, Fred.  Last week I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous; everyone hasn’t met me yet.



🤣🤣🤣🤣
Posted 11 months ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Yeah, I know what you mean, Fred.  Last week I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous; everyone hasn’t met me yet.


Perfect!  
Posted 1 year ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
I like it! 
Posted 1 year ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Whirled is what you make it when you trade your contry for a  red hat
Posted 1 year ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
The world is rocking naked!
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill. This makes me smile thinkin’ back about my son, then 7 or 8, singing along w/the “uhHUH…uhHUH!”He’s 24 now and I think he still digs some of the old man’s music. lol!
Posted 2 years ago by SteveInVa    [ Reply ]
I guess this song will never be the same, now. Thank you, Bill.
Posted 2 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
My first hearing of this gentleman. I think I like him a lot.
Most of my ratings don't get an 8 right off the bat but this does.
Posted 2 years ago by Kilgoretrout    [ Reply ]
 icuski2 wrote:

"the world is watching naked" ??



Before I saw the lyrics, I thought he was singing 'the world is buck naked'. 
Posted 2 years ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
 icuski2 wrote:

"the world is watching naked" ??



Yup.
Posted 2 years ago by RoelantSiekman    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

No, the world is not "what you make it". The world is an external reality which makes you, and which you have to make the most of. It really, really bugs me when I hear clichèd slogans like "life what's you make it", because my immediate thought is that it's blaming folk who don't have good lives for not having a 'positive attitude'. If you're dealt a 10-high rag in poker there's only so much you can do with it compared to someone who's got a full house.


Was going to comment something along these lines...but Fred said it way more eloquently...the world is tilted to those without conscience for they are willing to wreck, collect and destroy for personal gain without a moment of guilt...check the news for the last 8 years and tell me I'm wrong....
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 springof63 wrote:
I was getting "the word is walking naked" 


I think you'll find that it's "The world just wants you naked."

That's the way you come in, so it's reasonable to assume that this is, in fact, what the world wants, and therefore that's what the lyrics are, despite to any evidence to the contrary.

That's my approach anyway.  Excuse me while I drop trou...
Posted 2 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
You know what, Paul can call me anytime, to Jam!  
Posted 2 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
Anyone else getting a David Lindley vibe from the guitar here?
Posted 2 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
I was getting "the word is walking naked" 
Posted 3 years ago by springof63    [ Reply ]
"he wasn't fucking naked"
Posted 3 years ago by nightdrive    [ Reply ]
I thought he said "The World is One Jamaican".  I thought that was pretty profound.
Posted 3 years ago by Larrygrrl    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:
re: whether the world is what we make it or not... latest neuroscience is clear that our minds are an open system, meaning constantly affected by and affecting everything around us, whether we like it or not. We can shift our consciousness, which affects the flow of energy in and out and around us. 




One of the more brilliant researchers/educators, Dan Siegel. 







Funny. I was talking with my brother tonight and he mentioned ordering a book by Siegel. I know I've seen his name mentioned in research I've done on the mind. Synchronicity I guess. Glad you posted this.
Posted 3 years ago by Kilgoretrout    [ Reply ]
Sweet historical references!

- Signed, a fellow history nerd
Posted 3 years ago by rebeccabattey    [ Reply ]
The world is watching naked. Yes, Bill, that's what I thought he was saying the whole time!
Posted 4 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
I love this song but recent events regarding counting and the like make me think that some may have misinterpreted it.  
Posted 4 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
One of my late wife’s favourite songs - thanks for playing it, RP! :)
Posted 4 years ago by SomersetBob    [ Reply ]
Saw Paul Brady twice (at Glastonbury in the 80s) having discovered him via a cover band that absolutely nailed Busted Loose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFbXdLzHDtM
Posted 4 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
@BillG - THANKS for that light-hearted tag-on after playing this...and as far as infections go, a mondegreen, esp. one including 'naked', is fully welcome here, sure beats the other virus that I'm hearing about that's rather catchy too.

Long Live RP and appropriate nudity!!
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 SpinyNorma wrote:
Anyone else over here in Merrie England remember ... 

Sorry, missed that one...

It's interesting that I was thinking that this track sounded like... looked at your profile and the last song you rated was:

last rated songartist: David Lindley title: Bon Ton Roulie

Isn't life strange?
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
"The world is f*cking naked"??
Posted 5 years ago by 2TheBone    [ Reply ]
More Paul Brady please!
Posted 5 years ago by carrigman    [ Reply ]
Anyone else over here in Merrie England remember this being used as the theme tune to a sitcom called 'Faith in the Future'? Cast included a couple of young up-and-coming actors called Julia Sawalha and Simon Pegg, and was a bit ace 
Posted 5 years ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
The world what I made and what about it is harmed by others? maybe we just need a single good angel.
Posted 5 years ago by taklalaratar    [ Reply ]
re: whether the world is what we make it or not... latest neuroscience is clear that our minds are an open system, meaning constantly affected by and affecting everything around us, whether we like it or not. We can shift our consciousness, which affects the flow of energy in and out and around us. 




One of the more brilliant researchers/educators, Dan Siegel. 




Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:

Come on Fred, turn that frown upside-down!  Every cloud has a silver lining.
 
Not to mention the man is out of Northern Ireland, if that doesn't qualify for a crappy hand what does? A good lyric with a sound rhythm, an 8 for me..
Posted 5 years ago by WeAdmire    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Yeah, I know what you mean, Fred.  Last week I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous; everyone hasn’t met me yet.

 
Now that's funny!
Posted 7 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Who IS this guy?  Loving this. Thanks, Bill!!
Posted 7 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
"the world is watching naked" ??
Posted 8 years ago by icuski2    [ Reply ]
(fredriley's comment doesn't need another quote) The world is what it is, and doesn't care much about you one way or the other. That said, you can choose how you think about it, whether you think it's against you or on your side, and the stories you tell about it. 

Reasonably cool song, otherwise. 
Posted 8 years ago by lee_sf    [ Reply ]
 crogers wrote:

I hear you Fred — when it comes to increasing happiness, relying on luck sucks.  I guess if you're trapped in a class-bound or caste-based culture, I can see how your mindset could permeate and prevail.  However, people can and do succeed with a smile everywhere in the world, even under dictatorship — and the difference, quite typically, is attitude.  Or, another way to look at it is that nothing leads one to failure and misery more quickly than a bad attitude.   

 
Thank you crogers!

great song : ) 
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
No, the world is not "what you make it". The world is an external reality which makes you, and which you have to make the most of. It really, really bugs me when I hear clichèd slogans like "life what's you make it", because my immediate thought is that it's blaming folk who don't have good lives for not having a 'positive attitude'. If you're dealt a 10-high rag in poker there's only so much you can do with it compared to someone who's got a full house.
 
Yeah, I know what you mean, Fred.  Last week I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous; everyone hasn’t met me yet.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
First time I heard Paul Brady on Radio Paradise - please play more, old & new - he is tops :)
 
Posted 8 years ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
Man , this is so cool . first time I have heard PaulBrady
Posted 9 years ago by Allimo    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
No, the world is not "what you make it". The world is an external reality which makes you, and which you have to make the most of. It really, really bugs me when I hear clichèd slogans like "life what's you make it", because my immediate thought is that it's blaming folk who don't have good lives for not having a 'positive attitude'. If you're dealt a 10-high rag in poker there's only so much you can do with it compared to someone who's got a full house.

 
I hear you Fred — when it comes to increasing happiness, relying on luck sucks.  I guess if you're trapped in a class-bound or caste-based culture, I can see how your mindset could permeate and prevail.  However, people can and do succeed with a smile everywhere in the world, even under dictatorship — and the difference, quite typically, is attitude.  Or, another way to look at it is that nothing leads one to failure and misery more quickly than a bad attitude.   
Posted 9 years ago by crogers    [ Reply ]
Outstanding
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 v73c wrote:
I listened to again after hearing Bill's comments. "The world is watching naked!"
 
That's exactly what I am hearing...ha ha.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
No, the world is not "what you make it". The world is an external reality which makes you, and which you have to make the most of. It really, really bugs me when I hear clichèd slogans like "life what's you make it", because my immediate thought is that it's blaming folk who don't have good lives for not having a 'positive attitude'. If you're dealt a 10-high rag in poker there's only so much you can do with it compared to someone who's got a full house.

 
Come on Fred, turn that frown upside-down!  Every cloud has a silver lining.
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 martinc wrote:

No doubt but what you do with that hand is of your making. 

 
Three cheers for the magical thinking crowd! {#Clap} {#Rolleyes}
Posted 9 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
No, the world is not "what you make it". The world is an external reality which makes you, and which you have to make the most of. It really, really bugs me when I hear clichèd slogans like "life what's you make it", because my immediate thought is that it's blaming folk who don't have good lives for not having a 'positive attitude'. If you're dealt a 10-high rag in poker there's only so much you can do with it compared to someone who's got a full house.

 
No doubt but what you do with that hand is of your making. 
Posted 9 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
No, the world is not "what you make it". The world is an external reality which makes you, and which you have to make the most of. It really, really bugs me when I hear clichèd slogans like "life what's you make it", because my immediate thought is that it's blaming folk who don't have good lives for not having a 'positive attitude'. If you're dealt a 10-high rag in poker there's only so much you can do with it compared to someone who's got a full house.

 
I sort of have to agree with you there, Fred.  I don't know if the mondegreen that I've heard from this song:  "The world's buck naked!"  is preferable or not!

Anyway, a nice happy song.
Posted 10 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
No, the world is not "what you make it". The world is an external reality which makes you, and which you have to make the most of. It really, really bugs me when I hear clichèd slogans like "life what's you make it", because my immediate thought is that it's blaming folk who don't have good lives for not having a 'positive attitude'. If you're dealt a 10-high rag in poker there's only so much you can do with it compared to someone who's got a full house.
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]

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Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
This song always puts me in a good mood.  Its in regular rotation in the car.  Great to listen to on the way into work.
Posted 15 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]

It's OK when Paul Brady strays from his Celtic roots. This is one of his best.


Posted 15 years ago by LuvWilloughby    [ Reply ]
I remember that this is one of the very first songs I heard when I first tuned into RP over 7 years ago.

Thanks for all the great music Bill and Rebecca!

Posted 15 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Aha, a little more RP serendipity: I was chatting to Paul's sister last week (family connections) and this week I'm taking some time out to recharge & make sure what I make of the world is the best it can be.

Always enjoyed Paul Brady's music from Hard Station and on.

Posted 16 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]
it's got a nice beat and you can certainly dance to it, hoopah!
Posted 16 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
You should hear Jeffery Steele do this .... not that Paul Brady isn't excellent ...
Posted 16 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
v73c wrote:
I listened to again after hearing Bill's comments. "The world is watching naked!"
Posted 17 years ago by kerr    [ Reply ]
Damn righteous!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Darrooon wrote:
More Paul Brady. Well, 75% of his work I like - this is one of them. "Nothing But The Same Old Story" is a gem.
Aha! That was on "Bringing it All Back Home". I knew I recognized that voice!
Posted 17 years ago by madra    [ Reply ]
love this song! so does the house!
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I'm dancing!
Posted 17 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
I listened to again after hearing Bill's comments. "The world is watching naked!"
Posted 17 years ago by v73c    [ Reply ]
cool song I think. First time I've heard it.
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
First listen. I like it!
Me too. Fast growing on me Snappy snare work
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
Ha! "The world is watching, naked" will forever be the lyrics for me now, you bastards! Much like the old Metallica standard that now sings "Where I lay, my head explodes."
Posted 17 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
New for me. I like it. Make it, Naked - whatever.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
"The world just wants you naked"?? What?? ;) Catchy tune.
EVERBODY WANTSTA BE NAKED AND FAMOUS! and yeah, one hellofa catchy tune!
Posted 18 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Joyfulchristine wrote:
Yes...I had to open the page to make sure it wasn't "the world is watching, naked." Tricky lyrics, but definitely a catchy tune.
Ah, I thought he was singing "the world is what you make it." Nekkid makes it much more interesting. ;)
Posted 18 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
moriars wrote:
Not his best - but this is one serious songwriter - Bill - can you play the the classic "The Island" - super lyrics - every appropriate to these changeable times we live in...
I agree, The Island is a great song!
Posted 18 years ago by MKG    [ Reply ]
Not his best - but this is one serious songwriter - Bill - can you play the the classic "The Island" - super lyrics - every appropriate to these changeable times we live in...
Posted 18 years ago by moriars    [ Reply ]
Yup... the world is watching naked. Much more thought provoking.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
nope. sorry.
Posted 18 years ago by MiketheKnife    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by dharmanavy    [ Reply ]
The world watching naked and I don't care.
Posted 18 years ago by greatfulted    [ Reply ]
zaknafein wrote:
I think this was the 2nd or 3rd song I heard when I first tuned into RP some 4 years ago. Thanks Bill, for all the great music! The world is watching naked indeed.
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
"The world just wants you naked"?? What?? ;) Catchy tune.
(Nice Mondegreen) More Paul Brady. Well, 75% of his work I like - this is one of them. "Nothing But The Same Old Story" is a gem. Another is "I Can't Stop Loving You". Excellent hook!
Posted 18 years ago by Darrooon    [ Reply ]
Lupin_III wrote:
Is this the theme to some Britcom? I seem to recall it is...
Faith In The Future, if memory serves.
Posted 18 years ago by Gorky    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
First listen. I like it!
Ditto!
Posted 18 years ago by The_Waker    [ Reply ]
I really like that chorus.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
First listen. I like it!
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
I think this was the 2nd or 3rd song I heard when I first tuned into RP some 4 years ago. Thanks Bill, for all the great music! The world is watching naked indeed.
Posted 18 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
This is f'g great! Good beat and guitar work. More of this artist, please!
Posted 18 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
TUSK! don't say that you love me!!
Posted 19 years ago by RiverCityRansom    [ Reply ]
Was nice ... for a while. Then, oh, ah, maybe i'm missing the point if there was one.
Posted 19 years ago by eeching2004    [ Reply ]
Paul Bradys catalogue is full of much better work than this CD. IMHO. 'Hard station', and 'True for you' are my favourite albums. Once met and took out a German masseuse to a PB concert in a revamped railway station in Cologne, but managed to get through the evening without having to marry her!
Posted 19 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
Ummmmmm........ "Shalalalalalaah..." well what more can I say.... Actually, I can say far more. My future ex-wife kissed me almost 19 years ago straight after a Paul Brady concert in Dublin. We're separating currently... what a waste of time that was. Sorry Paul, but I blame you totally, you rotten bollix!!! :D
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
rmurray248 wrote:
Nice little bop
That's exactly what this is. Rest of y'all gotta lighten up...c'mon, its friday nite!
Posted 19 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
"The world just wants you naked"?? What?? ;) Catchy tune.
Yes...I had to open the page to make sure it wasn't "the world is watching, naked." Tricky lyrics, but definitely a catchy tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
This song bites.
Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
The tune is very very annoying after a while...no more comments
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Seems kind of Trite... Having said that, I liked it.
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Excellent. True as well...we reap what we sow. No sow, no go.
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
"The world just wants you naked"?? What?? ;) Catchy tune.
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
If you buy one album today, make it this one. Great from start to finish. Then, go back and get some of his traditional Irish stuff. Outstanding. Listen to Arthur McBride
Posted 21 years ago by Geed    [ Reply ]
He can record some mediocre stuff, but just listen to songs like Dancer in the Fire or Cold, Cold Night from his classic Hard Station album - wow! this one is very likeable but without the emotion of some of the older material.
Posted 21 years ago by snama    [ Reply ]
Just discovered Paul along with the other Planxty member, Christy Moore--both great Irish folk artists with different styles doing different things.. He does a great job on traditional tunes, get\'s a VanMorrisonlike vocal style going on some songs
Posted 21 years ago by coldatlantic    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Dr._Crane: The first release by the lost Brady brother. Is that Alice and Sam on background vocals?
Posted 22 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
LOL nice song to follow Mike Scott\'s Bring \'em all in.. you should drop Louie Louie into this part of the playlist.
Posted 22 years ago by rhw    [ Reply ]
just the nice bouncy tune to clean up my pigsty of an apartment!
Posted 22 years ago by kelli    [ Reply ]
Nice little bop
Posted 22 years ago by rmurray248    [ Reply ]
e-n-u-n-c-i-a-t-i-o-n is everything
Posted 22 years ago by Lil_Chickadee    [ Reply ]