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Lippy kids on the corner begin
Settling like crows
Though I never perfected the simian stroll
The cigarette senate was everything then
Do they know those days are golden?
Build a rocket boys
Build a rocket boys!
One long June
I came down from the trees
and kerbstone cool
You were a freshly painted angel
Walking on walls
Stealing booze and hour-long hungry kisses
And nobody knew me at home anymore
Build a rocket boys!
Build a rocket boys
Build a rocket boys!
Lippy kids on the corner again
Lippy kids on the corner begin
Settling like crows
And I never effected that simian stroll
No
Do they know those days are golden?
Build a rocket boys
Build a rocket boys!
One long June
I came down from the trees
And kerbstone cool
You were a freshly painted angel
Walking on walls
Stealing booze and hour-long hungry kisses
And nobody knows me at home anymore
Build a rocket boys!
Build a rocket boys
Build a rocket boys!
Plus the call and response with the whistles.
And nobody knows me at home anymore"
Timeless stuff; preciously stated here.
Or 6 :)
Love this band to tiny pieces
Steely_D wrote:
The eagle flies at midnight.
It could just be the reason that we have not, nor probably ever will meet. But I'm cool with it.
Along with many others... Thank you RP.
The eagle flies at midnight.
Steely_D wrote:
Stealing booze and hour long hungry kisses
And nobody knew me at home anymore
Build a rocket, boys.
Stealing booze and hour long hungry kisses
And nobody knew me at home anymore
Build a rocket, boys.
"Trend FM" this ain't.
What makes you think the person who made that comment was actually thinking at all?
in the same vein, its funny also to me, that I've not been into Radio Paradise in most of 2 years, small bits here or there but mostly listening to Trance & Dance ... and then recently playing RP more and more, to find some gem called Elbow ... and finding enjoyment of the sound so much to go find out who they were, what they've got in their collection, and be reminded, that this *is* what its like to listen to Radio Paradise. Eclectic ... go google it, vit, then come back and try again.
It sounds almost spookily like Peter Gabriel, but just doesn't hit the same feelings. I don't get the feeling of an artist here.
What makes you think that is important enough to justify a comment?
Hear, hear. It probably helps that I can identify with the sentiment of the song.
While I love elbow. I may love this comment just as much.
At least for the moment
Guy Garvey has a gift for nuanced catch-phrasing that rivals Paul Simon’s. “Build a rocket boys” captures not only one generation’s exhortation to another but the older generation’s yearning for its touchstone, its symbol of simpler times—indeed when anyone could build a rocket. Rocket clubs were everywhere. This was a time when the word “rocket” evoked awe and wonder, visions of adventures on other planets, the daringness, indeed the hubris, of our quest to capture the stars—Bradbury’s R Is for Rocket is one example; The Rocketeer and October Sky are others.
A rocket symbolized the future—progress, hope, and unlimited vista. Today the notion is quaint. Even the rocket logo on the U. of Toledo’s football helmets seems faintly anachronistic. And the word itself has fallen on hard times—“Brewster Rockit: Space Guy” is sublimely zany, the funniest thing on the comics pages these days, but it also may have written an obituary for the mystery of the word.
Beautifully put. Just recently broke down and bought this album, it always having struck similar chords for me each time I listened.
also, in shorthand, "support ICBM development under the guise of space exploration".
That's disingenuous at best, and blatantly wrong at worst. ICBMs were already established by the time the moon race kicked off, in fact ICBMs were repurposed to serve as launch vehicles for satellites, and the engines were modified for use as upper stage engines for the moonshots. The "race to the moon" was nationalist propaganda certainly, but so were vast portions of the cold war. The space race had tangible economic and scientific benefits. Admittedly, after the first few manned moon missions, the science could've been done as well and cheaper without people.
Brilliant segue from Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds - at least for those of us who are able to appreciate stately, strong melody and carefully constructed harmony!
Don't be a lippy kid!
... meaning the average Rating between us is still only 5 :-)
Said the anonymous responder on an internet comment board, not realizing the irony behind his statement.
—- JFK, September 12, 1962
or, in shorthand, "Build a rocket, boys."
also, in shorthand, "support ICBM development under the guise of space exploration".
Sasha2001 wrote:
—- JFK, September 12, 1962
or, in shorthand, "Build a rocket, boys."
Agreed. Bliss.
And in response to the 'new nightswimming' idea, i'm with you too - is not so circular but equally pied-piper-ish.
The man with the pipes reminds me of Peter Gabriel too.
same here... guess we are still a minority, but nevertheless, a larger minority now :)
Listen to Mexican Standoff and tell me you still think they only make miserable music...
This voice makes me fall for the guy behind the beard, against my will. Must be a frequency thing
Outstanding vibes
When I first heard them, "lugubrious" is probably the adjective I would have applied. These days, I find myself obsessed with The Seldom Seen Kid album and think "sublime" or "transcendant" is more appropriate.
So glad Bill likes Elbow, too.
This. And I know they're saying "Build a rocket, boys", but I can't picture the comma when I hear it. I get this..
I love RPeeps.
This. And I know they're saying "Build a rocket, boys", but I can't picture the comma when I hear it. I get this..
same here... guess we are still a minority, but nevertheless, a larger minority now :)
I can highly recommend the album. Simply beautiful.
And this song gets a 9 from me.
thank you!!
amazon - here I come
I can highly recommend the album. Simply beautiful.
And this song gets a 9 from me.
Guy Garvey has a gift for nuanced catch-phrasing that rivals Paul Simon’s. “Build a rocket boys” captures not only one generation’s exhortation to another but the older generation’s yearning for its touchstone, its symbol of simpler times—indeed when anyone could build a rocket. Rocket clubs were everywhere. This was a time when the word “rocket” evoked awe and wonder, visions of adventures on other planets, the daringness, indeed the hubris, of our quest to capture the stars—Bradbury’s R Is for Rocket is one example; The Rocketeer and October Sky are others.
A rocket symbolized the future—progress, hope, and unlimited vista. Today the notion is quaint. Even the rocket logo on the U. of Toledo’s football helmets seems faintly anachronistic. And the word itself has fallen on hard times—“Brewster Rockit: Space Guy” is sublimely zany, the funniest thing on the comics pages these days, but it also may have written an obituary for the mystery of the word.
Even as the whole album!
As I interpret it:
A northern / mancunian expression for a youth who is cheeky / talks back at people / has an attitude / gives lip / is lippy.
Build a rocket - make something of your life instead of wasting it hanging around being lippy.
"Simeon stroll" sums them up - Guy Garvey is a great lyricisit and very true to his roots.
Elbow are a great thing.
Very good interpretation... 10 from Manchester, UK... song tooo...
Yea, Elbow lost me years ago. Homeboys voice wears thin really quick!
I hear ya!
I'm not sure what Tommy James has to do with this tune, but, whatever.........
Not a dang thing. My bad. I'm into this tune. Good points!
Yea, Elbow lost me years ago. Homeboys voice wears thin really quick!
I'm not sure what Tommy James has to do with this tune, but, whatever.........
As I interpret it:
A northern / mancunian expression for a youth who is cheeky / talks back at people / has an attitude / gives lip / is lippy.
Build a rocket - make something of your life instead of wasting it hanging around being lippy.
"Simeon stroll" sums them up - Guy Garvey is a great lyricisit and very true to his roots.
Elbow are a great thing.
True...nice.
As I interpret it:
A northern / mancunian expression for a youth who is cheeky / talks back at people / has an attitude / gives lip / is lippy.
Build a rocket - make something of your life instead of wasting it hanging around being lippy.
"Simeon stroll" sums them up - Guy Garvey is a great lyricisit and very true to his roots.
Elbow are a great thing.
In your face Pedro!
Bill watches.....everything!
LOL!
I want one of those prizes!!!!!!
I actually thought it was Sting at first.