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Crowded House — Nobody Wants To
Album: Time On Earth
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Released: 2007
Length: 3:58
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Down on the ocean floor
That's where I'm heading for
Hold on to a sinking stone
Until the worst is known.

Nobody wants to think about it
Nobody wants to talk about it
Nobody Protects you

They make it go away
Pretending that it's all ok
Broken pieces on the ground
And everyones tip-toeing round

Nobody wants to think about it
Nobody wants to talk about it
No-one Protects you
Yeah

Are we losing something
We used to cry
We used to say why
For all I know
I might not get home
But I found out
If we open it up
We could work this out

Nobody wants to think about it
Nobody wants to talk about it
Now

What you suspected all along
Everything he told you was wrong
And you can see it if you want

But nobody wants to
Comments (61)add comment
 NormaJean wrote:
I am sorry everyone thinks that Crowded House/Neil Finn are so boring.  I guess you just don't get the uniqueness of their music.  It is an acquired taste, so to speak.
 
Took me about a millisecond to acquire it.  CH and anything Finn is sublime.
Posted 4 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 dburges wrote:
I love this stuff... 


This....,what please? Stuff?
Sooo American!
pffff...
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

Classical CH!

The album - though good - cannot reach their old standards.


Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I have never been a big fan... but this is a good song.
Posted 13 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
I'm a huge CH fan, but the songs on this album are just plain bad, with a few exceptions. I'd love to hear Pour le Monde or Heaven That I'm Making instead.
Posted 14 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
I love this stuff, I really do- but am I the only one thinking this place is starting to sound like

neilfinnparadise.com? 
Posted 14 years ago by dburges    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
While this was playing...I watched some grass grow....fascinating
 

This song is O.K.
Bland and yet inoffensive. 
Not unlike steamed rice.

Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]

Crowded House V by ~AmpedPhotography
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Crowded House at The Forum, Melbourne 2008

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Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Who but Neil Finn can could squeeze so much meaning out of single syllable words? I love this. 9
 
My buddy Bemis is from Mississippi. He can make any one syllable word two. To wit: "Day-amn!" Okay, not exactly the same as squeezing meaning, but close... {#Wink}
Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Hmmm. It has been a very Finn filled day. Not that I'm complaining at all.
Posted 14 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
While this was playing...I watched some grass grow....fascinating
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Who but Neil Finn can could squeeze so much meaning out of single syllable words? I love this. 9
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Thank you Radio Paradise for making me realise that there is so much more to Crowded House than "Dont Dream Its Over," featured on many of my junior high and summer camp mix tapes.
Posted 15 years ago by mmshock    [ Reply ]
Not to bad for Crowded Horse
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 Tana wrote:
Neil Finn, that is. I don't believe Tim plays on this CH album.
 
Busted! Yet again {#Doh} No Tim, but Neil did get back together with Nick Seymour, the other founding member of Crowded House, when this album was recorded. {#Yes}

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Nice and easy and so good for ....you know what I mean!?
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

You did, you did, you did hear a Finn (in fact a couple of Finns)  {#Crowded} It's Crowded House.
 
Neil Finn, that is. I don't believe Tim plays on this CH album.

Posted 15 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
 radiojunkie wrote:
I THOUGHT I heard a Finn...
 
You did, you did, you did hear a Finn (in fact a couple of Finns)  {#Crowded} It's Crowded House.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Around the time Time On Earth came out, I bought the reissue of their Farewell To The World DVD. I've been a big fan since their first album, so this is a totally biased opinion, but to me it ranks right up there with Stop Making Sense among the great concert films. If you're Crowed House fan — or thinking of becoming one — buy it now!
Posted 15 years ago by PeorgieTirebiter    [ Reply ]
 bigB_3 wrote:
Welcome to Crowded House/Finn Radio...all Finn, all the time.
 
Works for me!
Posted 15 years ago by PeorgieTirebiter    [ Reply ]
I am sorry everyone thinks that Crowded House/Neil Finn are so boring.  I guess you just don't get the uniqueness of their music.  It is an acquired taste, so to speak.
Posted 15 years ago by NormaJean    [ Reply ]
A rare 8 for this one. Anything Finn/CH normally gets a 10 from me.
Posted 15 years ago by annersjen    [ Reply ]
Time on this beautiful place:

Earth

Too bad we are screwing it up. {#Cry}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
{#Yawn}
 
Yup... boooorrrriiinnnn.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Posted 15 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
I THOUGHT I heard a Finn...
Posted 15 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
{#Yawn}
 
Excelsior, Isn't it past your bedtime?


Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Lovely.
Posted 16 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Hey, I don't have this Crowded House CD.  How did this happen?
Posted 16 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
{#Yawn}
 

Yeah, heard ya the first time. Just wait a minute, I'm sure the Celine Dion tune you're waiting for will be on in a minute or two...{#Roflol}
Posted 16 years ago by Panama_Floyd    [ Reply ]
{#Yawn}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
 Darlington wrote:


If that's Liam, yes it is. Saw him open for Pete Yorn and Crowded House last fall in Atlanta. The apple did not fall far from the tree, as they say....

 

but a peach just goes Plop....{#Clap}
Posted 16 years ago by cattail321    [ Reply ]
siandbeth wrote:
Is it Neil's son who is touring with Eddie Vedder right now?
If that's Liam, yes it is. Saw him open for Pete Yorn and Crowded House last fall in Atlanta. The apple did not fall far from the tree, as they say....
Posted 16 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Marr wrote:
I'm glad you pointed that out. I had not thought about it. Just points out the essential sadness of the whole album. Even the more upbeat sounding songs have an undertone of loss, absence and guilt IMO. Still good, or even great in some cases. But there is a missing quality of joy to the overall album that I miss. I'm hoping that they will do another album soonish and have gotten the darkness out of their system with this more cathartic effort.
exactly how I feel about it too.
Posted 16 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Any song that comes out of Neil Finn's mouth gets an automatic 8 from me... often rising from there!
Posted 16 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
This may be the only Crowded House song I ever liked. No more blanket hatred. Thanks RP
Posted 16 years ago by jackvh    [ Reply ]
this song is playing on a rainy day here where I am the sounds seem to weep water droplets
Posted 16 years ago by Painted_Turtle    [ Reply ]
wow, apparently it is true that we have different tastes
Posted 16 years ago by theirishtickler    [ Reply ]
grace6697 wrote:
neil finn is a brilliant, brilliant man.
Is it Neil's son who is touring with Eddie Vedder right now?
Posted 16 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
It's been ages since I last listened to Crowded House. Good to know they are still doing good stuff.
Posted 16 years ago by aragon    [ Reply ]
Two for two. Both cuts I've heard so far are hitting a strong chord with me. This effort is steadily rising on my "to be purchased soon" list...
Posted 16 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
What a wonderful song. I am going to go get this CD tomorrow. I didn't realize there was a new one out. Love it when the classic groups have a new release. Thank you Bill for introducing this one.
Posted 16 years ago by ad4tise    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
Sorry, You are correct. It should be "some form of Finn every few hours...guaranteed"...
There are plenty of radio stations that don't play them. I suggest you have a listen!
Posted 16 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
A new Neil Finn classic is born with this song!
Posted 16 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
Welcome to Crowded House/Finn Radio...all Finn, all the time.
damn glad to be here!
Posted 16 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
Sorry, You are correct. It should be "some form of Finn every few hours...guaranteed"...
Is that really a problem........???
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
Marr wrote:
Oh come now. I just looked and over the last 6 hours Bill has played ONE Finn song and then 3 hours later he plays ONE Crowded House song. I certainly wouldn't call that "all Finn, all the time". There wasn't even a Split Enz song.
Sorry, You are correct. It should be "some form of Finn every few hours...guaranteed"...
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
Welcome to Crowded House/Finn Radio...all Finn, all the time.
Oh come now. I just looked and over the last 6 hours Bill has played ONE Finn song and then 3 hours later he plays ONE Crowded House song. I certainly wouldn't call that "all Finn, all the time". There wasn't even a Split Enz song.
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
Down on the ocean floor That's where I'm heading for Hold on to a sinking stone Until the worst is known Nobody wants to Think about it Nobody wants to Talk about it Nobody protects you They make it go away Pretending that it's all okay Broken pieces on the ground And everyone's still turning 'round Nobody wants to Think about it Nobody wants to Talk about it Nobody protects you Are we losing something We used to cry We used to say why For all I know I might not get home Well, I found out If we opened it up We could work this out Nobody wants to Nobody wants to Talk about it now What you suspected all along Everything told you was wrong And you can see it if you want But nobody wants to
Posted 16 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Welcome to Crowded House/Finn Radio...all Finn, all the time.
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
Seeing these guys in Atlanta last fall was one of the highlights of my musical year, if not my musical life...tremendous...Neil Finn is a god....
Posted 16 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
grace6697 wrote:
neil finn is a brilliant, brilliant man.
So totally correct! Tim and the boys ain't too shaby either!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
neil finn is a brilliant, brilliant man.
Posted 16 years ago by grace6697    [ Reply ]
beautiful song. I love the whole album. it's definitely largely about Paul Hester. having lost several loved ones in recent years, it's draining for me to listen to (but I still do it). saw the band four times this year and they rocked every show!
Posted 16 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
'Tis true: former CH drummer Paul Hester, who had suffered dpression for years, killed himself in 2005. The cover art of this CD depicts the blue dragon of depression eating a man. This was a direct reference to Hester.
I'm glad you pointed that out. I had not thought about it. Just points out the essential sadness of the whole album. Even the more upbeat sounding songs have an undertone of loss, absence and guilt IMO. Still good, or even great in some cases. But there is a missing quality of joy to the overall album that I miss. I'm hoping that they will do another album soonish and have gotten the darkness out of their system with this more cathartic effort.
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
'Tis true: former CH drummer Paul Hester, who had suffered dpression for years, killed himself in 2005. The cover art of this CD depicts the blue dragon of depression eating a man. This was a direct reference to Hester.
"Time on Earth"......
Posted 16 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
Marr wrote:
I am beginning to like this new album. But it has an undertone of sadness that I think reflects their recent loss.
'Tis true: former CH drummer Paul Hester, who had suffered dpression for years, killed himself in 2005. The cover art of this CD depicts the blue dragon of depression eating a man. This was a direct reference to Hester.
Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Vocals remind me of Jeff Tweedy.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Beautiful. I am so glad ya'll had a happy ending to the episode out in Paradise I saw on the news this morning. The lost family was found!! Happy Holidays!
Posted 16 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
Yay! Another track from this most excellent C.H. comeback!
Posted 16 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
I am beginning to like this new album. But it has an undertone of sadness that I think reflects their recent loss.
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
Neil introduced this song referencing a friend's son's (nephew?) near death experience during a scuba diving episode as his inspiration. I believe he has, indeed, confronted man's mortality & the fragility of life. Please play it Bill....
Posted 16 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]