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The Donnis Trio — Tip of the Tongue
Album: All Directions
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Released: 2007
Length: 3:37
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it was a summer night and i was sleeping
the moon was out, my head was beaming
i looked at my dreams like they were gold
amazing feelings draw within me
all my conflicts slip beneath me
like the spirit of a song
or like the feeling of a lover in your arms

but ever since that night and after
the dreams i had i can't recapture
and it brings me down so low
the more i search the less i find
the more i look the more i'm blind
like a melody so young
hanging on the tip of the tongue

if i wait long enough now
will you come to me
will you come to me
so far away, but right beside me
will you come to me
will you follow me home

when we first met we were so young
we played out past the setting sun
in a world of make believe
wooden forts and magic beans
silly thoughts and silly dreams
how we said we'd never change
but somehow life got in the way

but way back then and even now
i still love you i don't know how
you got magic in your eyes
and underneath our conversation
in our thoughts our contemplations
there's a feeling left unsung
hanging on the tip of the tongue

if i wait long enough now
will you come to me
will you come to me
so far away, but right beside me
will you come to me
will you come to me

cuz, if i wait long enough now
will you come to me
will you come to me
so far away, but right beside me
will you come to me
will you follow me home
will you follow me home
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No, she won't
But she does like hearing you sing the blues about it, Nate.
Write it off as a one night stand and move on bro.



Posted 1 year ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 kbs wrote:

From your name I guess the sun shines out of yours? 
 
It has nothing to do with buttholes - it means "pertaining to the sun"; I've also seen it referenced as "solitary", which is why I chose it.
Posted 4 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
 Solanus wrote:
I completely misread the last line of the first verse and almost fell over laughing. I don't know why my head went here and I think this song is beautiful, but a passing glance made me think that it said, "or like the feeling of a lover in your anus".

I just thought, "That's profound," and started giggling.
 
From your name I guess the sun shines out of yours? 
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Have that Chris Rea nostalgic  feeling..
Posted 4 years ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
" ... all my cornflakes slip beneath me ... "

Never eat cereal in bed.
Posted 4 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
 ImaOldman wrote:
To my ear this sounds like Jack Johnson on downers...
 
Haven't heard anything by him...All these years I thought he was just a boxer...

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
Posted 4 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
I completely misread the last line of the first verse and almost fell over laughing. I don't know why my head went here and I think this song is beautiful, but a passing glance made me think that it said, "or like the feeling of a lover in your anus".

I just thought, "That's profound," and started giggling.
Posted 5 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
To my ear this sounds like Jack Johnson on downers...
Posted 5 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
https://www.last.fm/music/The+...


Posted 6 years ago by bill.white    [ Reply ]
"My name is Jonas..."
Posted 6 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
Thought this was Chris Smither for a moment... Very much the style of fingerpicking, and those minor-key verse chords...
Posted 6 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
The verse in this sounds extraordinarily like a Georges Brassens song. Especially the unexpected E major on the penultimate chord of the sequence.
Posted 7 years ago by somnium    [ Reply ]
This is one of those that I've rated somewhat higher than the average. Guess I like to hear songs like this more than most.
Posted 7 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Wow, after nine months, it's still just me here?  I hope the forums aren't drying up.
Posted 7 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
All we are is dust in the wind, So-Crates.
Posted 8 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Skins season 3 when Freddie cry... Good song{#Smile}
Posted 9 years ago by madara74    [ Reply ]
Skins season 3,when Freddie cry
Posted 9 years ago by madara74    [ Reply ]
Eddie Veder wannabe....which isn't necessarily a bad thing.  Quite enjoyable  
Posted 9 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:

I take it back, this song is putrid:  lyrics intelligible only at their most banal moments, lifeless and droning, way over long and underproduced, this cut just plain sucks.   I'm downgrading it from my original "3".

 
but how do you really feel?
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
voice does resemble a cross between an old robert earl keen and a young john prine.  manly, yes, but i like it too
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
I like this groove!
Posted 10 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
 bagpipe wrote:
guitar chords and intro sounds like Streets of London by Ralph McTell.

 
It's a pretty standard "folk" chord progression (e.g. ~ C-G-Am-Em-F)  The strumming style and tempo does make it sound similar to a few other songs, though, particularly the one you mentioned.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Nice tune
Posted 10 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
nice vibe
Posted 11 years ago by rivergrande    [ Reply ]
guitar chords and intro sounds like Streets of London by Ralph McTell.
Posted 11 years ago by bagpipe    [ Reply ]
An annoying voice - I somehow feel he could do better.  Rather weak guitar too - finger-picking lesson 3
Posted 11 years ago by southcoastsounds    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep} it's a good thing.......
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:

I take it back, this song is putrid:  lyrics intelligible only at their most banal moments, lifeless and droning, way over long and underproduced, this cut just plain sucks.   I'm downgrading it from my original "3".

 

Interesting rant.

I like this song a lot.

8.

to each his own.
Posted 11 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Good sensibility, right in the emotion.
Posted 11 years ago by RBMBA    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:
Too weak for expending any genuine critical energy on.
 
I take it back, this song is putrid:  lyrics intelligible only at their most banal moments, lifeless and droning, way over long and underproduced, this cut just plain sucks.   I'm downgrading it from my original "3".
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Too weak for expending any genuine critical energy on.
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
"all my cornflakes slipped beneath me" - you want to be a bit more careful at the breakfast table, dude.
  Ha! you killed it Fred. :-) 
I'm going to try to unread that.


Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Pass the tissues please?....
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
"all my cornflakes slipped beneath me" - you want to be a bit more careful at the breakfast table, dude.
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Tasty.
Definitely a Leo Kottke kinda vibe.
Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Okay, I'm going to cry now,,,
{#Cry} 
Posted 12 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
And no, I won't follow you home. Have another beer ... or seven.
Posted 12 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 clickfaster wrote:
I really thought this was Chris Rhea before I looked.
 
True (I hate him too, though).
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Folk music for drunks.
Posted 12 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]

Sons of Leonard "no da Vinci" Cohen...?

As flat, dull, boring and meaningless!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
"Dust in the wind,
all they are is dust in the wind"  
Posted 12 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Also Known As "Light Love Songs of the Neanderthals"
Posted 12 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
 listen_n_sf wrote:
I thought it was Kansas.  But just for a second.
 

That's about five seconds too long to be thinking about Kansas.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I'm really annoyed by this song.  Agonizingly horrible.
Posted 12 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
this is a realy nice song.
Posted 12 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
I really thought this was Chris Rhea before I looked.
Posted 13 years ago by clickfaster    [ Reply ]
 ubuntourist wrote:
The opening reminded me of "Dust in the Wind" meets "Puff the Magic Dragon". 
 

Posted 13 years ago by Hey_Now19    [ Reply ]
Getting me through the afternoon...thanks RP.
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
though leaning heavily on Leonard Cohen, it's still nice 
Posted 13 years ago by stevieknees    [ Reply ]
quite likeable. 

Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
"Who's that?"
"Oh, he's a Donnis."
"Really? I mean, he's good looking but not that good looking."
"What?"
"What?"
 
Arf! {#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
This is nice....I hope you play more of this trio.  :)

Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:
I'm going to post a comment to push down the twat of a trolls' Christmas message.
 
Yep, I'll second that. Here's a nice picture of Adonis (geddit?) and friend for eye candy. Phwoarr!!



Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I'm going to post a comment to push down the twat of a trolls' Christmas message.

However, I have nothing to say about this tune apart from its a solid 5. . . goes nowhere, does nothing much, inoffensive, unremarkable. . . not sure why stuff like this is on RP - RP should always be about outstanding. . . and this is far from outstanding. 
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
"Who's that?"
"Oh, he's a Donnis."
"Really? I mean, he's good looking but not that good looking."
"What?"
"What?"
Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
I like it.
Posted 13 years ago by 2cats    [ Reply ]
Hello RP-Listeners!

I wish all of you "MERRY CHRISTMAS",
wherever you are - whoever you wanna be!

Christmas is a sweet-naive tradition -
not a religious event! 

I like it anyway!

Still - I hope Bill takes the chance
to rock the christmas-tree to pieces tonight!

"Happy Christmas
your "BAD SANTA",
aka STINGRAY
-from Cologne/Germany-
PS
Sermon of the day (promise: I'm serious):

The "Three Wise Men" - Melchior, Balthasar + Caspar
are buried in a golden sarcophage in"our" dome, the famous 
"Cologne dome" - the third highest church-building
in the world - right in the very centre of town, next to the Rhine.
A gothic building of extra-class!

Have a look:
https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Datei:Koelner_Dom_bei_Nacht_1_RB.JPG&filetimestamp=20060517174554

The "grave" for the non-believers:
https://www.koelner-dom.de/17450.html?&L=1

+

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrine_of_the_Three_Kings

Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 ubuntourist wrote:
The opening reminded me of "Dust in the Wind" meets "Puff the Magic Dragon". 
 
The song reminds me of white noise in a flotation chamber...{#Sleep}

If I wait, long enough now, will the song be done?


Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
The opening reminded me of "Dust in the Wind" meets "Puff the Magic Dragon". 
Posted 14 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]

Thought this was Eels...


Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 listen_n_sf wrote:
I thought it was Kansas.  But just for a second.
 
Eddie singing "Dust in the Wind"...I agree, just for a second... still a nice song

Posted 14 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Eddie Vedder for a minute...

Nice song.

Posted 14 years ago by gratefulgator    [ Reply ]
Great tune, had to buy it for my collection.
Posted 14 years ago by cousinkill    [ Reply ]
The Eels? Kinda sorta?
Posted 14 years ago by Anax    [ Reply ]
Nice.
Posted 14 years ago by Rp10v3r    [ Reply ]
have not heard this for sooo long. love it so much. has anyone heard anything else by them?
Posted 14 years ago by soulcollision    [ Reply ]
likin this
Posted 14 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Kansas.  But just for a second.
Posted 14 years ago by listen_n_sf    [ Reply ]
 Austin2Florida wrote:
I thought this was Bob Schneider. Nice!
 
Ditto

Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Not trying to be a smartass, but the vocals remind me of:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDAXltfj8-Y
Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
The opening bars sound a lot like Peter, Paul and Mary's 'Don't think Twice, Its Alright'
Posted 15 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
donnis trio
Donnis Trio: General Info
Member Since10/25/2006
Band Websitewww.donnistrio.com
Band MembersNate Donnis: Guitar/Vocals
Denis Sluka: Bass
Phil Woodring: Drums
InfluencesEverything
Record LabelShady Tree Records
Type of LabelIndie



Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
mee too!

 Austin2Florida wrote:
I thought this was Bob Schneider. Nice!

Posted 15 years ago by pugifat    [ Reply ]
 greyfin10 wrote:
Weird... part of my brain hadn't even noticed this song, but all of a sudden I started singing along with it.  I mean, words right and everything.  Bizarro!
 
same! and i agree about the rushing to purchase comment below, too.

Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
very nice words
Posted 15 years ago by mr_toad    [ Reply ]
This is another one of those RP songs that I probably won't rush to amazon to buy the CD, but will recognize and remember fondly.
Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
nice
Posted 15 years ago by HonduranRed    [ Reply ]
Weird... part of my brain hadn't even noticed this song, but all of a sudden I started singing along with it.  I mean, words right and everything.  Bizarro!
Posted 15 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
 Montyontherun wrote:

Turn yer bass down? It's the knob on the left..
 
Oy!  yer roight on!  Thanks Mate!

Posted 15 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 spaceman wrote:

Let me take you by the hand
and lead you through the streets of London 
I'll show you something
to make you change your mind



 
I've always sung "Let me grab you by the hair and drag you through the streets of London"...{#Tongue-out}

Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]

Let me take you by the hand
and lead you through the streets of London 
I'll show you something
to make you change your mind



Posted 16 years ago by spaceman    [ Reply ]
the_om wrote:
If you mess around with the letters in The Donnis Trio a little bit, you will eventually get Donnie Iris. I did, anyway...
I get "storied non-hit"
Posted 16 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
Misterfixit wrote:
Could be. Little too much bass ... too much boom ..
Turn yer bass down? It's the knob on the left..
Posted 16 years ago by Montyontherun    [ Reply ]
the_om wrote:
If you mess around with the letters in The Donnis Trio a little bit, you will eventually get Donnie Iris. I did, anyway...
Eh, no sir, I don'tt (stupid second t...)
Posted 16 years ago by spaceman    [ Reply ]
agbar713 wrote:
7 -> 9
I'am with you 4 -> 6 with me.
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
Is it really possible that they don't realize that they're just playing the intro to Dust In The Wind over and over?
That's Dust In the Wind you're thinking of :)
Posted 16 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
7 -> 9
Posted 16 years ago by agbar713    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Notion He'd Stir.
Sittin' on her 'do
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Bob Schneider. Nice!
Posted 16 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
Is it really possible that they don't realize that they're just playing the intro to Dust In The Wind over and over?
Posted 16 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
What a set! The Donnis Trio - Tip of the Tongue Chet Atkins - Take Five Nick Drake - One Of These Things First Stringing these songs together, pure genius. Thanks Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by Paradisio    [ Reply ]
This is one of the reasons I'm really happy to be tuned in...Gorgeous stuff!
Posted 16 years ago by Mewsique    [ Reply ]
Rainy winter days fit this song so well, Thank you RP for exposing this, always happy to hear it.
Posted 16 years ago by squeot    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
techer2 wrote:
anybody got the lyrics?
https://www.donnistrio.com/adlyrics.htm 2nd song on there, just scroll down...
Posted 16 years ago by lild    [ Reply ]
anybody got the lyrics?
Posted 16 years ago by techer2    [ Reply ]
Mmmmmmmmmmm... I love this song. So peaceful, yet so powerful. (stares off dreaming...)
Posted 16 years ago by lild    [ Reply ]
the_om wrote:
If you mess around with the letters in The Donnis Trio a little bit, you will eventually get Donnie Iris. I did, anyway...
Notion He'd Stir.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
driver8 wrote:
Honied Trios To hoist dinner
this iron'd ton.....a bad laundry day.
Posted 17 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
I don't know why but I really like this song.
Posted 17 years ago by starfishNcoffee    [ Reply ]
Love it :)
Posted 17 years ago by scottyob    [ Reply ]
kristina_louise wrote:
I love this song so much. The end.
I love the end of this song so much.
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
Kinda reminds me of Chris Rhea. I like it.
Posted 17 years ago by two2fly    [ Reply ]
5:18 pm - Gomez - Revolutionary Kind - 7 5:14 pm - The Donnis Trio - Tip of the Tongue - 8 5:09 pm - Rilo Kiley - Dreamworld - 6 5:06 pm - Snow Patrol - Set The Fire To The Third Bar (w/ Martha Wainright) - 8 4:59 pm - Air - La Femme D'Argent - 10 4:52 pm - Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms - 10 4:48 pm - Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower - 10 4:44 pm - Radiohead - Jigsaw Falling Into Place - 7 4:43 pm - Nick Drake - Road -10 4:38 pm - Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama Out - 10 4:34 pm - Cheap Trick - Surrender - 8 I applaud you Bill well done.
Posted 17 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the Eels
Posted 17 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
I love this song so much. The end.
Posted 17 years ago by kristina_louise    [ Reply ]
HazzeSwede wrote:
Bruces Kid Brother?
Sounds much like him.
Posted 17 years ago by Contaminator    [ Reply ]
I really love this song! Tried to figure out the chords/tabs, but I failed. :( Can anyone help?
Posted 17 years ago by cookie_token    [ Reply ]
Bruces Kid Brother?
Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
the_om wrote:
If you mess around with the letters in The Donnis Trio a little bit, you will eventually get Donnie Iris. I did, anyway...
Honied Trios To hoist dinner
Posted 17 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
i really hope this is on itunes
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
crushedvelvet wrote:
This song's almost cool but it needs mixing up a bit (all of a sudden I'm an expert!).
Could be. Little too much bass ... too much boom ..
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
This song's almost cool but it needs mixing up a bit (all of a sudden I'm an expert!).
Posted 17 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
the_om wrote:
If you mess around with the letters in The Donnis Trio a little bit, you will eventually get Donnie Iris. I did, anyway...
I do every time I see the name. We're showing our ages.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
very nice....love this!
Posted 17 years ago by ALive    [ Reply ]
If you mess around with the letters in The Donnis Trio a little bit, you will eventually get Donnie Iris. I did, anyway...
Posted 17 years ago by the_om    [ Reply ]
Love it.
Posted 17 years ago by amazon101    [ Reply ]
haljordan wrote:
That's scary - thousands of miles away we had the same thought within the same minute. I think I'll take the rest of the day off and contemplate the significance (or lack there of) of this strange convergence of misunderstanding.
You meant that there aren't any cornflakes in the lyrics? I must wash my ears out... ;-) Cue Twilight Zone theme tune.
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
"All my cornflakes slipped beneath me" - clumsy boy! ;-)
That's scary - thousands of miles away we had the same thought within the same minute. I think I'll take the rest of the day off and contemplate the significance (or lack there of) of this strange convergence of misunderstanding.
Posted 17 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]
\"All my cornflakes slipped beneath me as I spilled them from the bowl...\"
Posted 17 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]