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The Folk Implosion — Pearl
Album: The New Folk Implosion
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5.8

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Total ratings: 769









Released: 2003
Length: 4:49
Plays (last 30 days): 0
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Pearl, listen to me now
I'm about to bring it down
Here are things I need to tell you
That can't wait
I've been doubting in my sleep
There are secrets I keep
Maybe in the end I'll find a way to stay
Pearl, it don't feel that way today

It wasn't long ago, I was down upon my knees
Begging you to change your mind again
You were tired of trying to love me
You had put yourself above me
Tried to leave but, Pearl, I don't let go
That is until tonight, now I know

There's a world outside our window
There's the mystery of desire
I could wait to make you happen
I could set this house on fire

Listen, now
I'm about to bring it down
Are we meant to be, I'll ask again
As I wait for your reply
Hear the traffic passing by
Tomorrow I'll be far away from here
Pearl, I'll be far away from here

Through the world outside my window
Though you're all that I desire
I couldn't make you happen
So I set this house on fire
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I think Pearl’s lucky he’s decided to leave!!!
Posted 7 months ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
Top comments:

DaidyBoy:
Sounds like I'm very drunk and tired. And fed up. And my kebab is cold.

sfoster66:
Well, that sucked the energy out of the room with brutal efficiency...

Sloggydog:
That is a long while between drinks

LOL...
Posted 11 months ago by Touwe    [ Reply ]
[28 lines of earnest singing]

...

So I set this house on fire


Way to bury the lede there, Lou!


Posted 1 year ago by danmc    [ Reply ]
This man needs to learn about the breathing, and what's with the chicken noises?
Posted 1 year ago by BonzoWiltsUK    [ Reply ]
Pearl dodged a bullet.
Posted 1 year ago by h0n0rb    [ Reply ]
dont mind Lou Barlow.
preferable to the DMB in my opinion.
Posted 2 years ago by GarrySR07    [ Reply ]
Imagine how awesome this would sound if Sharon Van Etten were singing!
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Well, that sucked the energy out of the room with brutal efficiency...
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Meh. That aimless noodling, poi-dog-pondering vibe. This band has some great tunes otherwise, though. 
Edit four years later:  Well I kinda like it now!  Whoda thunk!
Posted 4 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
I like it!
Posted 7 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
it IS awful!
Posted 8 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
The song is not awful, it deserves... let's say 3.
Posted 9 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
Ha!  I just discovered the PSD button, just in time!
Posted 9 years ago by alaskan_listener    [ Reply ]
Sounds like I'm very drunk and tired.  And fed up.  And my kebab is cold.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
That is a long while between drinks
Posted 9 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Last play: Dec 6, 2003
First comment since 2003...
Me likey like!
{#Jump} 
Posted 10 years ago by ljoergen    [ Reply ]
casablues wrote:
Seconded!
Thirded!
Posted 21 years ago by Enrique    [ Reply ]
hideglue wrote:
For the Love of God...enough of this song already!!!
Seconded!
Posted 21 years ago by casablues    [ Reply ]
For the Love of God...enough of this song already!!!
Posted 21 years ago by hideglue    [ Reply ]
Me again, Love the song.. but we should try and explore other options on that album. How about trying "Brand New Skin "...
Posted 21 years ago by UncleChig    [ Reply ]
Pusherman wrote:
I hate to jump on this bandwagon...but there are certain songs that the more you hear them the more you like them (or, at least, the songs don't lose much appeal)....this is not one of those songs. 5...4...3...2...1. :?
I'm with you man, I took a break from RP last month (listening to KFOG) because of this exact thing. This song was getting overplayed enough back then that I started reaching for the mute button. Just turned on RP 30 minutes ago and mute already??
Posted 21 years ago by racerx    [ Reply ]
I'll join the general consensus here...Not a bad tune but it's time to give it a rest RP..it's starting to get stale..
Posted 21 years ago by iggy33    [ Reply ]
I hate to jump on this bandwagon...but there are certain songs that the more you hear them the more you like them (or, at least, the songs don't lose much appeal)....this is not one of those songs. 5...4...3...2...1. :?
Posted 21 years ago by Pusherman    [ Reply ]
Great song . but it is getting a little overplayed. Why not try another selection RP?
Posted 21 years ago by UncleChig    [ Reply ]
rgio wrote:
I have reached the apex of the "more each time" curve, and am swiftly descending the tired of hearing it (what seems like daily) side :headshake: .
unfortunately, I think I have to agree. One thing I hate about "regular" radio is that they *overplay* things... RP is quickly headed the same way with this one... Please make it stop!
Posted 21 years ago by BQHsMom    [ Reply ]
indigo_xia wrote:
I like this song more each time I hear it.
I have reached the apex of the "more each time" curve, and am swiftly descending the tired of hearing it (what seems like daily) side :headshake: .
Posted 21 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
MsfStl wrote:
Me Three!
and me 4!
Posted 21 years ago by govkid    [ Reply ]
aharamanx wrote:
Yeah, me too!!
Me Three!
Posted 21 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
If you like Folk Implosion, check out Lou Barlow\'s \"other band\" Sebadoh. The bio / background on AllMusicGuide is pretty interesting...
Posted 21 years ago by noahv    [ Reply ]
Smacks of Toad the Wet Sprocket. Pretty good. :)
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
This a PERFECT late PM tune...Thanks Bill!
Posted 21 years ago by 10th_rock    [ Reply ]
I like this song more each time I hear it.
Posted 21 years ago by indigo_xia    [ Reply ]
:)
Posted 21 years ago by littlebluedog    [ Reply ]
I really like this song. I find myself popping up my RP screen to see who is playing when I hear this group. Nice sound. :)
Posted 21 years ago by farleym    [ Reply ]
good song, if i was trying to put myself to sleep.
Posted 21 years ago by firesign    [ Reply ]
I love this more every time I hear it. Thanks for another great find, RP.
Posted 21 years ago by AuralSects    [ Reply ]
excellent song!
Posted 21 years ago by zzzman87    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by PhysicsGenius: Listen up, because THIS is music. Notice the presence of a melody. Notice the presence of a tempo. Notice the lack of cottonballs in the singers mouth.
Mel Bay, Book 2. Maybe 3. It bores me.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by PhysicsGenius: Listen up, because THIS is music. Notice the presence of a melody. Notice the presence of a tempo. Notice the lack of cottonballs in the singers mouth.
It is nice, and perfectly enyoyable to listen to, it's just generic. The melody, drumline, tempo and (dare I say) lyrics sound like off-the-shelf acoustic ballad. Pleasing, not earth-moving. Sometimes breaking the rules and sucking on cotton balls is cool.
Posted 21 years ago by shel-nyc    [ Reply ]
pretty
Posted 21 years ago by basstooner    [ Reply ]
Wow. This makes me throw up a little.
Posted 21 years ago by eval    [ Reply ]
:) nice
Posted 21 years ago by B-dub    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by hcg11: I like this song more each time I hear it. I only knew that one song by them "Natural One" (which is also I really great song), but am now considering buying one of their albums b/c of RP. Any suggestions?
The must-have album for Folk Implosion has got to be One Part Lullaby. Probably their best work. The new album isn't too bad either.
Posted 21 years ago by briandel    [ Reply ]
This song grows on me more and more with each listen. My ratings continue to go up. What a pleasure Radio Paradise is. Thank you.
Posted 21 years ago by marycrichards    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by BillG: I don't know what was up with "bobamish", but he posted some song comments that were just completely over the line - & his comments & ratings have now magically disappeared.
You the MAN Bill! (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by tomnam: This comment is to be expected from someone who rated Styx "Come Sail Away" a 10 but gave Aretha Franklin a 1 rating (nearly 100 sucko barfo ratings in fact)...
I don't know what was up with "bobamish", but he posted some song comments that were just completely over the line - & his comments & ratings have now magically disappeared.
Posted 21 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by bobamish: I feel my butt imploding when I hear this, not my folk
This comment is to be expected from someone who rated Styx "Come Sail Away" a 10 but gave Aretha Franklin a 1 rating (nearly 100 sucko barfo ratings in fact)...
Posted 21 years ago by tomnam    [ Reply ]
I rate this song higher every time I hear it. I really like it.
Posted 21 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]