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Elbow — Bones of You
Album: The Seldom Seen Kid
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7.2

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Total ratings: 1668









Released: 2008
Length: 4:04
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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So I'm there charging around with a juggernaut brow
Overdraft, speeches and deadlines to make
Cramming commitments like cats in a sack
Telephone burn and a purposeful gait

When out of a doorway
The tentacles stretch of a song that I know
And the world moves in slow-mo
Straight to my head like the first cigarette of the day

And it's you and it's me
And we're sleeping through the day
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away

Do I have time? A man of my caliber stood in the street
Like a sleepwalking teenager I know
And I dealt with this years ago
I took a hammer to every memento

But image on image like beads on a rosary
Pulled through my head as the music takes hold
And the sickener hits, I can work till I break
But I love the bones of you that I will never escape

And it's you and it's me
And we're sleeping through the day
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away

And I can't move my arm
For the fear that you will wake
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away

And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away

And it's you and it's me
And we're sleeping through the day
And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away
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Only hearing this for the first time today somehow.  And, wow, it would be an 8 just on the strength of the lyrics even if it was just a recording of RFK Jr reading them with no music.  Plus 1 since it is Elbow.
Posted 1 month ago by BeanCrusher    [ Reply ]
 Clarentine wrote:

Everything about this album is fantastic.



Couldn't agree more. The Seldom Seen Kid is a regular on my playlist. I was lucky enough to see Elbow play live several times but at the Lattitude Festival in 2012 they played almost the entire album. Utterly sublime. 
Posted 3 months ago by bodinrichard1    [ Reply ]
Everything about this album is fantastic.
Posted 7 months ago by Clarentine    [ Reply ]
So many groups churn out songs with such trite repetitive minimal meaningless lyrics. Not so Elbow. A masterclass in song writing and playing. Guy Garvey's talent is outstanding.
Posted 9 months ago by Devaplan    [ Reply ]
Saw them playing this album, live at the Latitudes festival. Simply one of the best gigs I have ever seen.  
Posted 1 year ago by bodinrichard1    [ Reply ]
 Roguewarer wrote:

“And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away”

What a perfect description of being lost in and carried away by a memory!

I LOVE Elbow, thanks to RP.

So very humbled & grateful!



i have so many favorites on the seldom seen kid, and it changes all the time. this one i think is my current fav. so good. so, so good.  elbow always does amazing things with lyrics and it always blows my mind. 

really nice to hear right after Steely Dan - Kid Charlemagne.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
eVERything i've heard on this Elbow album has been quite GoOD!
Posted 1 year ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
anyone else hear Jonny Greenwood in the guitar riff?
Posted 1 year ago by Coops    [ Reply ]
“And I'm five years ago
And three thousand miles away”

What a perfect description of being lost in and carried away by a memory!

I LOVE Elbow, thanks to RP.

So very humbled & grateful!
Posted 1 year ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
 lbaltz wrote:

I often think the vocals sound like Peter Gabriel.  On this track I'm hearing restrained Pete Townsend...




I'm not sure if it was the vocals exactly, but I hear Coldplay - specifically on Mirrorball.
Posted 2 years ago by gratefulgator    [ Reply ]
There are some bands that are just so incredibly -- ON...the...BEAT -- and Elbow is one of them. This is some of their most evocative stuff...
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 countyman wrote:

The video of this song  is mesmerizing.



It's been so long since I'd seen it, I'd forgotten. Thanks for reminder - worth watching for sure.
Posted 3 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
The video of this song  is mesmerizing.
Posted 3 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
"Straight to my head like the first cigarette of the day"

I don't smoke , but I get it. Guy is one of the best lyricists!
Posted 3 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Know every word to this album........boy talk about growing on you......this music has lots of meaning to me.
Posted 4 years ago by 1957rox    [ Reply ]
Melt...
Posted 5 years ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
RP has turned me into quite the Elbow fanboy.

  
Totally ! 
Posted 7 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
RP has turned me into quite the Elbow fanboy.
Posted 7 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
It's up to a 9 from me today, I'm afraid.  Sounds better than ever.

I can still hear "What Are You Afraid Of?": West Indian Girl

plus something from The Bends.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Turn it up and give those woofers a workout...ooooohhhhh yeaaahhhhh
Posted 9 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
Amazing voice, writing, and playing. Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd8cnPUMPF0 for pure beauty.
Posted 9 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
 Nobb wrote:
Can't help it, tried hard, but this is the most an
noying voice in the music business.

 
Bob Dylan claimed that distinction many years ago.
Posted 9 years ago by musikluvr    [ Reply ]
Can't help it, tried hard, but this is the most an
noying voice in the music business.
Posted 9 years ago by Nobb    [ Reply ]
Guitar rates a 10 all by itself
Posted 9 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
I often think the vocals sound like Peter Gabriel.  On this track I'm hearing restrained Pete Townsend...
Posted 10 years ago by lbaltz    [ Reply ]
Elbow fans in the SF Bay Area- they're playing at The Fox Theater in Oakland end of May, 5/27 !! 
Posted 10 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
One thing about this group: there's a lot going on in each song! It's all well done, and the overall effect can be quite interesting and catchy!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
{#Music}
Posted 11 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
Great cd, great band and great live!

More Elbow: bumper stickers should be issued!

{#Clap}
Posted 11 years ago by jersey_birdman    [ Reply ]
New discovery.  Sweet
Posted 11 years ago by ccjemmett    [ Reply ]
I discovered this band only recently, I mean discovered them for myself, I assume that they have been here all along. Anyway, I think they are fantastic. I saw them on Jools Holland and then watched a concert on Palladia and that cemented the fandom.
Posted 11 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
 stevendejong wrote:

Do buy it. Many songs are not played here, and they are wonderful.

 
One thing I can tell you for certain, my brother, is that I will be buying all of the work of Elbow.  In time, my friend, in time...{#Mrgreen}
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 paultron wrote:
{#Cry} wah wah waaaah! ah well, can't please everybody. i love this song; insanely good album too {#Good-vibes} 

 
I was just thinking to myself " What is it that makes me love these guys so much?" and couldn't come up with a specific answer.
But love their stuff, I surely do.
Posted 11 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Interesting segue!  Making Elbow - "Bones of You" follow Boxer Rebellion - "Diamonds" really emphasizes the piss sour noise that Elbow make.  Foul.
Posted 11 years ago by Hasan    [ Reply ]
{#Cry} wah wah waaaah! ah well, can't please everybody. i love this song; insanely good album too {#Good-vibes} 
Posted 11 years ago by paultron    [ Reply ]
 Deadwing wrote:
Elbow...
Is there anything these guys can't do? 

 
At least one thing: Write a decent track that I like.{#Razz}
Posted 11 years ago by FuryQuaker    [ Reply ]
 omersegev wrote:
My ears are so tired of this band

 
Hear hear!
Posted 11 years ago by FuryQuaker    [ Reply ]
My ears are so tired of this band
Posted 11 years ago by omersegev    [ Reply ]
Thanks, Bill, for turning me on to this band ... although it seems I was asleep "5 years ago and 5,000 miles away" when this was released.  Oh well, better late than never.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
I really like this song. It's got some really interesting sounds going on, and it's especially impressive at high volume!
Posted 11 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Elbow...
Is there anything these guys can't do? 
Posted 11 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
I used to be not very fond of these guys, but now I really like them quite a bit.
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This is good.
Posted 12 years ago by vivyruest    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

I have not bought it yet.  The whole disc gets played here.  I am not sure if it makes much sense to buy it since I listen to this web-cast so much.
 
Do buy it. Many songs are not played here, and they are wonderful.
Posted 12 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
I was pleasantly surprised to see Elbow perform in the London Olympics closing ceremony.
Posted 12 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:
Might have to buy this disc.
 
I have not bought it yet.  The whole disc gets played here.  I am not sure if it makes much sense to buy it since I listen to this web-cast so much.
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Gotta say I'm liking everything I hear from these boys.
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
Might have to buy this disc.
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Are you suggesting that non-baby males don't have a legitimate interest in boobs?
 
yeah ;o)
Posted 12 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
ohhhh. i adore this song. just made my day. thanks, bill!
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 Gregorama wrote:


Yes-thanks to Bill for introducing Elbow to us. My new favorite band. Everything they do is creative and well crafted.
 
What they said....
Posted 12 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
growlin' bass on this one...
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
Are you suggesting that non-baby males don't have a legitimate interest in boobs?
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:


Yes, how dare you suggest that males are interested in boobs.
 
well. babies are more interested in boobs! AND THERE...a legitimate interest. :oP
Posted 12 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
 MJdub wrote:
Finally got to see these guys live back in October.  I'd wanted to see them for about 10 years, and just never was able to for various reasons.  Boy did they deliver; my only complaint is that I wish it lasted longer.  The sound was great, and the synth bass in this song was just awesome — I could feel it in my throat {#Bananajam}
 

I saw them in October at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival. What a great show! Guy Garvey really knows how to work the crowd. 

It was much too short. That was a great afternoon of music with The Low Anthem, Dr. John, DeVotchka and Elbow all on the same stage. 
Posted 12 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
 Jeff09 wrote:
Bill, thanks.  I was introduced to Elbow on RP...very, very good stuff.
 



Yes-thanks to Bill for introducing Elbow to us. My new favorite band. Everything they do is creative and well crafted.
Posted 12 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:

They just like you because your screen name is "Boober".  They are a band and bands have been known to like boobs.
 
brutal
Posted 12 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
Finally got to see these guys live back in October.  I'd wanted to see them for about 10 years, and just never was able to for various reasons.  Boy did they deliver; my only complaint is that I wish it lasted longer.  The sound was great, and the synth bass in this song was just awesome — I could feel it in my throat {#Bananajam}
Posted 12 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

What a jerk you can be! {#Doh}
 

Yes, how dare you suggest that males are interested in boobs.
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
...Gasp! ...No! ...This can't be...

...ought I just to let it pass?

.....I mean, really, it's no big deal, right?

.......the song was just winding down into everlasting regret with a horn playing Summertime...

.........and it would have faded out in a few seconds anyway...

...........and after all, that ending probably does go on a bit too long anyway...

......but...        but......

*choke*

{#Fever}

Bill, I've never heard you talk over the ending of a song before. Is this one of those cosmic whimpers, that foretell the beginning of the end? of everything? {#Cry}
OK, so I'm probably overreacting. {#Devil_pimp}

RP is still the best! {#Sunny}


Posted 13 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
Bill, thanks.  I was introduced to Elbow on RP...very, very good stuff.
Posted 13 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:

They just like you because your screen name is "Boober".  They are a band and bands have been known to like boobs.

 
What a jerk you can be! {#Doh}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Absolutely LOVE this Elbow tune...{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 13 years ago by WhiskeyDude    [ Reply ]
An instant all-time-favourite...
Posted 13 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
I'm on the Elbow fanlist and get updates all the time....
they e-mailed me personally and wished me a happy birthday....
That's right me... and Elbow are "tight"
 
They just like you because your screen name is "Boober".  They are a band and bands have been known to like boobs.

Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 RedGuitar wrote:
New CD coming out April 12.
 
It's already out in the UK (March 7) and on March 8 it was released on iTunes in the U.S. & Canada.
I've seen a few songs from the new album were already uploaded to the LRC, hope Bill & Rebecca accept them. as it's a quietly brilliant album (IMO).
Posted 13 years ago by yamamiwami    [ Reply ]
Hmmm... thought it was Muse, at first... will have to investigate further...
Posted 13 years ago by TheWordPimp    [ Reply ]
Elbow is my favorite band name after a body part next to the Cleavage Cindarellas and Buttcrack Barracudas.
Posted 13 years ago by yodasan_magoo    [ Reply ]
New CD coming out April 12.
Posted 13 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
I'm on the Elbow fanlist and get updates all the time....
they e-mailed me personally and wished me a happy birthday....
That's right me... and Elbow are "tight"
 
Ooooh, I wanna be tight with Elbow too! Cool song.


Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
I'm on the Elbow fanlist and get updates all the time....
they e-mailed me personally and wished me a happy birthday....
That's right me... and Elbow are "tight"
Posted 13 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
I"ve never been a fan of Elbow, but this is really pretty cool.


Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Is that an autoharp (zither), or is someone strumming the piano strings?
Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 phoenix wrote:
I hear wisps of Roger Daltry
 
Really?  I flipped over to the playlist because I thought that it was Pete Townshend.

Posted 13 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Awesome.
Posted 13 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
Wonderful.  Love the progression and melody.
Posted 13 years ago by cAPSLOCK    [ Reply ]
 brander wrote:
Alright, I give up! Here I come Amazon! Again.

 

If it's not too late, spring for the CD+DVD version with the live concert at BBC.  Worth the extra bucks.
Posted 14 years ago by malvey254    [ Reply ]
By far the best album of the last few years. Wonderful melodies, sophisticated arrangements, soul and passion all in harness together with a great and highly individual vocal performance.
Posted 14 years ago by ncollingridge    [ Reply ]
 brander wrote:
Alright, I give up! Here I come Amazon! Again.

 
Right with you on that.

Posted 14 years ago by lysisphere    [ Reply ]
 brander wrote:
Alright, I give up! Here I come Amazon! Again.

 

You won't regret it. This entire album is fantastic.
Posted 14 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Alright, I give up! Here I come Amazon! Again.

Posted 14 years ago by brander    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by salide    [ Reply ]
The background vocals on the chorus sound like something from a Disney movie...from the 40's. It's a small world! {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 malvey254 wrote:
Finally!  Of all the terrific songs on this terrific CD, this one always screamed "Radio Paradise" whenever I heard it, and I've tried to upload it a couple times (had technical issues and was too lazy to convert from a m4a to mp3). 

Elbow is back in the studio now - I'm looking forward to them dominating RP in early 2011 (hopefully).
 

Oh boy, a new Elbow album!

This song might be a late arrival to RP, but it's a happy addition to the playlist.


Posted 14 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Made my 3 top CDs !  Thanks R.P.
Posted 14 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
Finally!  Of all the terrific songs on this terrific CD, this one always screamed "Radio Paradise" whenever I heard it, and I've tried to upload it a couple times (had technical issues and was too lazy to convert from a m4a to mp3). 

Elbow is back in the studio now - I'm looking forward to them dominating RP in early 2011 (hopefully).
Posted 14 years ago by malvey254    [ Reply ]
Wonderful CD! {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Really digging the electronic sounds...  Sounds like a winner. 8.
Posted 14 years ago by lysisphere    [ Reply ]
I hear wisps of Roger Daltry
Posted 14 years ago by phoenix    [ Reply ]
Thank you for finally adding this song to the rotation!!!! {#Notworthy}
Posted 14 years ago by salide    [ Reply ]
This is one song from the original album that is at least as good as the Abbey Road/BBC Concert Orchestra version, IMO.
Posted 14 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
This Elbow album is one that everyone i know that knows my musical tastes expects me to like but it just does nothing for me.  I'm afraid this track is no different for me.  Its marginally better than the other ones I've heard I suppose.  Oh well there's plenty of stuff I like that other people don't get I suppose.
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I have got to buy this album. Every song I've heard is really good.
Posted 14 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Is this the first time this song has been played on RP? Shocking to me! Great song from my choice for the CD of the decade!
Posted 14 years ago by Valley_Boy    [ Reply ]
god I love this band
Posted 14 years ago by moshevelvul    [ Reply ]