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Aimee Mann — Wise Up
Album: Magnolia
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Released: 1999
Length: 3:25
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It's not what you thought
When you first began it
You got what you want
Now you can hardly stand it, though
By now you know
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
Till you wise up

You're sure there's a cure
And you have finally found it
You think one drink
Will shrink you till you're underground
And living down
But it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
Till you wise up

Prepare a list for what you need
Before you sign away the deed
'Cause it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
Till you wise up

No, it's not going to stop
Till you wise up
No, it's not going to stop
So just give up
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I'd like to make some music with her. Not that way! The way I said. Well maybe the other way too, but only after making it the way I said.
Posted 4 months ago by awhfman    [ Reply ]
You got what you want.  Now you can hardly stand it.  

Ever been there?  Yeah, me too.  We're such a funny species ain't we?  😏
Posted 1 year ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 zigzag wrote:

Typically excellent arrangement and production from the Mann team. Cleverly poignant lyrics. Great word play. Who can't relate to this? It's like having your teeth kicked out with a sponge hammer.



Well said.  I was passively listening, then the chord sequence went somewhere unexpected and beautiful, and it had me.
Posted 1 year ago by curtlichter    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by dantomberlin    [ Reply ]
Amazes me when songs have such a simple sounding piano, yet stop me in my tracks - hooky.

The song will always remind me of this sketch from a UK satirical and very dark comedy Jam:

https://youtu.be/0bji0Y2IxAU
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
This was used in a great SNL sketch with Will Ferrell and Julianna Margulies.
Posted 3 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]

osted 1 year ago by sjccroquet:

zigzag wrote:
Typically excellent arrangement and production from
the Mann team. Cleverly poignant lyrics. Great word play. Who can't
relate to this? It's like having your teeth kicked out with a sponge
hammer.

Sponge Hammer is the name of my chillout metal band.

That's what I demand from my music. "Good word play."
Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 zigzag wrote:
Typically excellent arrangement and production from the Mann team. Cleverly poignant lyrics. Great word play. Who can't relate to this? It's like having your teeth kicked out with a sponge hammer.

Sponge Hammer is the name of my chillout metal band.

Posted 5 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
thanks. I needed to hear this
Posted 5 years ago by KristinCredit    [ Reply ]
Bill's on a roll: 10, 8, 10
Posted 5 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
As also used to awesome effect in Jerry McGuire
Posted 6 years ago by skyhigh_71    [ Reply ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC96_vph-oI
Posted 7 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 zigzag wrote:
Typically excellent arrangement and production from the Mann team. Cleverly poignant lyrics. Great word play. Who can't relate to this? It's like having your teeth kicked out with a sponge hammer.

 
ping, ping, PING?  (sponge hammer)  ;-)
Posted 8 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
Sublime.
Posted 8 years ago by Crumblebum    [ Reply ]
Most AM songs make me want to pop my clogs, but this is a thing of beauty.
Posted 9 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Perfect song, the movie sequence when this song is playing is incredible, one of my favourite songs ever.
Posted 9 years ago by Arlaine139    [ Reply ]
Warms my heart!
Posted 9 years ago by dorjepy    [ Reply ]
Typically excellent arrangement and production from the Mann team. Cleverly poignant lyrics. Great word play. Who can't relate to this? It's like having your teeth kicked out with a sponge hammer.
Posted 9 years ago by zigzag    [ Reply ]
HA!

"You got what you want
Now you can hardly stand it.."

Oh boy can I identify with THAT line.  I suspect anyone who lives long enough will agree, too.  And having gotten what I wanted a few times along the way all I can say is these days I enjoy simplicity.  I take each day for what it gives me in open and honest appreciation.  I'm not asking for anything more.  Which......of course....leads to how long before I can't stand it?  Heh!

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 9 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 JasondotG wrote:
This one will always be one of my favorites, of anything in this world. Up there with sex and chocolate. 

 
Sex with chocolate? No thanks, got enough arrhythmia problems already, yet.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
This one will always be one of my favorites, of anything in this world. Up there with sex and chocolate. 
Posted 9 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]
Aimee Mann has put out a few clunkers in her time, but wow her voice is beautiful here.  
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
This is very welcome. Chilli chocolate, yumm!
Posted 10 years ago by 2020sk    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:

........... and me 8 >>>>>>>>>>> 9  {#Yes}

 
Exact same change just now!
Posted 10 years ago by danimal3114u    [ Reply ]
well its about time RP...i have been waiting for aimee mann forever!!!
Posted 10 years ago by KaraokeVox    [ Reply ]
I love this so much
Posted 10 years ago by The_Walrus    [ Reply ]
{#Meditate} Just wonderful
Posted 10 years ago by physastro2050    [ Reply ]
This stopped me in my tracks. Lovely!
Posted 10 years ago by hypotenuse    [ Reply ]
Beautiful...!! {#Good-vibes}
Posted 10 years ago by d48m02h    [ Reply ]
Have to boost my rating for this.  Some jerk outside wired his car horn as a car alarm.  So I turn on RP, and Aimee comes in with "NOT GOING TO STOP", harmonizing so well with the horn, I can't hear it any more.


Posted 10 years ago by Hasan    [ Reply ]
I always know when Aimee is singing.  I get all congested. 
Posted 10 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:

........... and me 8 >>>>>>>>>>> 9  {#Yes}

 
me too!
Posted 10 years ago by teleskialaska    [ Reply ]
It'd be nice to hear the movie soundtrack version of this.
Posted 10 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
lovelylovelylovely
 
Posted 10 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
Philip Seymour Hoffmann, RIP.
Posted 10 years ago by aristoteles    [ Reply ]
 aaronm wrote:
I really like this. RP has totally turned me on to Aimee Mann. 8 -> 9.

 
........... and me 8 >>>>>>>>>>> 9  {#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
No. Play it more. This has so much validity to current events...and the delivery is just divine. 
Posted 11 years ago by sherf    [ Reply ]
The more I listen the better it gets.... heard it this morning too. :-0
Posted 11 years ago by sloroll64    [ Reply ]
Her voice is so ho-hum...
Posted 11 years ago by anyalein    [ Reply ]
I really like this. RP has totally turned me on to Aimee Mann. 8 -> 9.
Posted 11 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
 Sugarman wrote:
I really REALLY love this song, but you guys HAVE to stop playing it so much.

I never thought a song like this could be overplayed, especially years after its release, but it's like an everyday thing at this point. 

 
It might seem that way, but the site's info differs. According to what it says today, "Plays in last 30 days: 4."  Just look up to the top of the page.
Posted 11 years ago by kyleminor    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

hahaha - very dry joke, I assume!

 good assumption :D


Posted 11 years ago by zuzannaro    [ Reply ]
I cannot listen to this song when I have a bad day
Posted 11 years ago by zuzannaro    [ Reply ]
I really REALLY love this song, but you guys HAVE to stop playing it so much.

I never thought a song like this could be overplayed, especially years after its release, but it's like an everyday thing at this point. 
Posted 11 years ago by Sugarman    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
Aimee, youa makea me cry.......

 
Me too. But not in a good way{#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by Thijs    [ Reply ]
 Krakus wrote:
Not sure why this songs triggers bowel movements in me, every time I hear it.

 
Because it is a piece of crap? {#Wink}
Posted 11 years ago by Thijs    [ Reply ]
Not sure why this songs triggers bowel movements in me, every time I hear it.
Posted 11 years ago by Krakus    [ Reply ]
Aimee, youa makea me cry.......
Posted 11 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
Not one of my favorite Aimee Mann songs, but very good nonetheless.  Actually, I liked the movie more than this song.
Posted 11 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Please make it stop....because it's not going to stop but it should...
Posted 11 years ago by DKBarnwell    [ Reply ]
Never get tired of this.
Posted 11 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Quite simply great. Really emotional and melodic. This is the Aimee I miss. She doesn't make tunes like this anymore.
 
I agree with this comment completely!! {#Angel}
Posted 11 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
It IS going to stop cos I got the PSD button, so nah.
Posted 12 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
Oh great. Written for me too.
{#Wall}
Posted 12 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:
Good Bass
 
hahaha - very dry joke, I assume!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
this song was written for me
and me. and everyone else.
 
I very much doubt Aimee lied to me!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Changed my mind, Aimee! OK, I will marry you!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I love this song, but I keep hearing the bass that enters after the first chorus as playing a "wrong" note on the lower chords. It's hard to put my finger on it, but I find it's most prominent on the "so _just_ give up". 
Posted 12 years ago by stahlwerk    [ Reply ]
tingles down the spine every time...
Posted 12 years ago by Canlistener    [ Reply ]
..how is it Aimee kept so vital, all these years..remarkable!..
Posted 12 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
 bachbeet wrote:
Love the song and I know it was used in Magnolia but it came from one of her earlier albums.  Just can't remember which one.
 

No it didn't. It was written specifically for Magnolia. Just like when she wrote Christmastime for PTA's Hard Eight.

Posted 12 years ago by PAX_DIEGO    [ Reply ]
Exqusite.
Posted 12 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
this song was written for me.
 
and me. and everyone else.
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
I know Bill catches a little heat for spinning this one a fair amount. I've heard it on RP dozens of times myself and it still it hits me right between the eyes every time I hear it. (Geez...I wrote a very similiar comment not long ago. Down to my last 600 brain cells).
Posted 12 years ago by Hodgie    [ Reply ]
Love the song and I know it was used in Magnolia but it came from one of her earlier albums.  Just can't remember which one.
Posted 12 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
Quite simply great. Really emotional and melodic. This is the Aimee I miss. She doesn't make tunes like this anymore.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
What is it about Aimee Mann that gets under your skin? Few singers can change my mood so dramatically, and not always for the better! She can make me feel vulnerable, melancholy and tender within moments. Remarkable.
Posted 12 years ago by Robbiem65    [ Reply ]
You still going strong making the Mann Family Proud!
 
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 rushed wrote:
It's only improved. And the songwriting as well!

 sandpebble wrote:


Yes!! And her voice still carries!
 
 

So true!!
Posted 12 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Really LIKE this Song!{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
this song was written for me.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Good Bass
Posted 12 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]

Bill catches a little heat in the perception that he might like Aimee Mann too much. Phooey, I say.
This song is arresting. I stop and just listen when I hear it anywhere. Bravo, RP.   


Posted 12 years ago by Hodgie    [ Reply ]
missing the "in-love" emo on this one {#Lol}
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
My favorite singer/songwriter in these days! Very nice music, voice, arrangement, everything nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Still Godlike.
Posted 12 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
Honestly when I saw Magnolia and this song played during the movie I shed some tears. I have loved Aimee Mann since 'Til Tuesday
Posted 12 years ago by adrianblack    [ Reply ]
she has such a lovely voice...
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me stop what I'm doing and listen.

Saw the movie in a near empty theatre during the day. Playing hooky I think. Shocking in so many ways. I think I went through every emotion with that one. So powerful and heavy, one can only watch it every once in a while.

Posted 12 years ago by BruceWorks    [ Reply ]
No doubt. Incredible movie with awesome performances, a great swan song for the late great Jason Robards, and Ms. Mann's elegiac (always wanted to use that word in a sentence), soaring soundtrack fits the whole film like a glove. Wonderful stuff.

 Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
such a sad, brutal, elegant and ultimately hopeful film - with a great soundtrack featuring Ms. Mann. The scene where all the actors sing along with this song is deadly evocative.

 


Posted 12 years ago by randyblew    [ Reply ]

It may sound cheesy but I think her voice is very organic.  {#Rolleyes}


Posted 12 years ago by jen3005545    [ Reply ]
Aimee is Da'Mann  in so many ways.

Posted 12 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
such a sad, brutal, elegant and ultimately hopeful film - with a great soundtrack featuring Ms. Mann. The scene where all the actors sing along with this song is deadly evocative.

Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
 GrooVy wrote:
lol, true 'dat!

socalhol wrote:
Yes I agree with you — I want to like her, appreciate what she's trying to do — but her songs just don't resonate in a good way for me.
 

She says it's not going to stop but ...please?
 
Good thing someone else is in charge !  thank goodnesss
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I fucking love this song. So honest and vulnerable.
Posted 12 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
 dogpound wrote:
and I hear this am totally bummed she lost the Oscar to PHIL COLLINS
 
If that's true, it's pretty pathetic. Phil Collins has had his pop song moments, but none of them rated a glance at an Oscar.  
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Is this song also playing in the end scenes of Requiem for a Dream? images from that appear in my head when I hear this song - DEPRESSING! 
otherwise quite like the song and would like to disassociate the two. 
Posted 12 years ago by aussiegirlinNL    [ Reply ]
lol, true 'dat!

socalhol wrote:
Yes I agree with you — I want to like her, appreciate what she's trying to do — but her songs just don't resonate in a good way for me.
 

She says it's not going to stop but ...please?
Posted 12 years ago by GrooVy    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:
"It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up"

I swear, my wife said that exact thing to me the other day.


 


I'm glad I'm not alone!
Posted 13 years ago by HearsayDave    [ Reply ]
"It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up"

I swear, my wife said that exact thing to me the other day.


Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
It's only improved. And the songwriting as well!

 sandpebble wrote:


Yes!! And her voice still carries!
 


Posted 13 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
 MiracleDrug wrote:
oh Aimee...

you had me at "hush hush keep it down now..."
 

Yes!! And her voice still carries!
Posted 13 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
 robbeek wrote:
This song gets me every time I hear it......damn....
 

What you say remind me of what BILLY BOB THORNTON said in SLING BLADE (< 10!!!!)

"Coffee makes me nervous, when I drink it!"

Haaaa - statement of the year!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Aimee is hot!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 jimmunn wrote:
Yay, she's opening her mouth on this one. I so want to like Aimee Mann, but her vocal technique drives me nuts on most songs.
  Yes I agree with you — I want to like her, appreciate what she's trying to do — but her songs just don't resonate in a good way for me.


Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
This song gets me every time I hear it......damn....
Posted 13 years ago by robbeek    [ Reply ]
That's funny.  We were just sitting down to watch an episode of Community, and this song comes on.  Every time I hear it, I see Chevy Chase dancing around in a tutu...
Posted 13 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
oh Aimee...

you had me at "hush hush keep it down now..."
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 ColoBacon wrote:
If I remember correctly, Magnolia was written as a result of listening to this song.  Can anyone back me up on that one?
 
What I do know is that the director chose Amy to write all the music for the soundtrack.


Posted 13 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Thanks.
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Beautifully written, at least.
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Beautiful voice
Posted 13 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
I was a big fan of Jules Shear until I got jealous over Aimee :-)
Posted 13 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
Ok, Aimee Mann is stalking me.  Yesterday I heard an old interview being played on one Sirius channel, a song of hers played on a different channel.  This morning one of her songs was sampled for a segment on the local NPR station, and again I'm hearing it here.


Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
Wonderful song and album.  Great showcase for Aimee.
Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Please make "it stop".
Posted 13 years ago by oceansurf    [ Reply ]
Love Aimee Mann, and this one is particularly touching.  Her voice is perfect.
Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 ColoBacon wrote:
If I remember correctly, Magnolia was written as a result of listening to this song.  Can anyone back me up on that one?
  From wikipedia....

Screenplay

By the time he started writing the script he was listening to Aimee Mann's music.<4> Anderson used her two solo albums and some demo tracks from a new album that Mann was working on as a basis and inspiration for the film.<8> In particular, Mann's song "Deathly", on her album Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo, features the lyric "Now that I've met you/Would you object to/Never seeing each other again", which was used by Claudia as line of dialogue in the film.<4> In addition, "Deathly" also inspired the character of Claudia.<8>


Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Great song, amazing movie  {#Daisy}
Posted 13 years ago by manonfortini    [ Reply ]
 GuiltyFeat wrote:
If you haven't seen Magnolia, you've missed one of the most transcendental movie experiences of your life. Wise up.
 
It was a pretty good movie especially Tom Cruise's performance, but man is it depressing!{#Sad}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
and I hear this am totally bummed she lost the Oscar to PHIL COLLINS
Posted 13 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
If I remember correctly, Magnolia was written as a result of listening to this song.  Can anyone back me up on that one?
Posted 13 years ago by ColoBacon    [ Reply ]
 GuiltyFeat wrote:
If you haven't seen Magnolia, you've missed one of the most transcendental movie experiences of your life. Wise up.
 
Magnolia is definitely in my top 100 all-time films, maybe even in the top 25 of those. . . 
 
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
If you haven't seen Magnolia, you've missed one of the most transcendental movie experiences of your life. Wise up.
Posted 13 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
Now we know where the Kings of Leon get their ideas from, I definitely hear use somebody
Beautiful song by Aimee!
Posted 13 years ago by Maupie    [ Reply ]
Yea, this is my Aimee Mann favorite.{#Yes}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]

Um, yes, it's a beautiful song. A note to all you out there, however: don't listen to this album on heavy rotation when you're really depressed and lonely at college, dealing with unrequited love (not to mention a total and complete A-hole{#Evil}—I have never met anyone so cruel and doubt  I ever will again) because you don't have enough self-esteem to realize the hell you're putting yourself through. 
Law of attraction: dark and miserable attracts dark and miserable..... Love this song though.  Thank god that's over! Here's to WISING UP {#Daisy} Thanks Bill.


Posted 14 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]