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DeVotchKa — I Cried Like a Silly Boy
Album: Curse Your Little Heart
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6.3

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Total ratings: 1168









Released: 2006
Length: 3:20
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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He wrote you letters,
And I couldn't care,
'Cause I know you didn't,
You know you didn't,
Still he ran those fingers through your hair,
and he kissed you,
When you let him.
Brazilian sea amazes me.

You wrote me letters
I didn't read.
I know I didn't,
You know I didn't,
Still I caressed you
sang you to sleep.
sometimes I told you you were beautiful.
Brazilian sea amazes me.

The day I left you,
Got on the bus.
I knew I'd see you,
You knew I'd see you,
Still you cried, and now I know why.
ain't it too bad?
I loved you so much
Brazilian sea amazes me
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 Baum74 wrote:

hey RP, are you putting our love to you to the test?
I really can take strange sounds and voices and often even like them just because,
but this ... this ... this is ... I just can't put it into words ...



how about, "FABULOUS!"
Posted 1 month ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Btravelen wrote:

TIL what a Theremin is



Awesome!  Lifelong learning for Btravelen!
Posted 1 month ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
TIL what a Theremin is
Posted 4 months ago by Btravelen    [ Reply ]
 LoudshirtsBand wrote:
 
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Gogol Bordello are awesome and there is another really good band but their name escapes me as they're not included on the Wiki list


Try Romani hip-hop from the Czech Republic.  
Posted 1 year ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
You know the music is going to be interesting when a theremin is involved!
Posted 1 year ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
Nice.  Poignant lyrics.  I vote 9.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 curtlichter wrote:

Saw them perform this song live in a barn at Codfish Hollow, Iowa.  That's a theremin you're hearing, and he played it pitch-perfect.

that sounds like a perfect place to hear this band - were there hay bales to enhance acoustics? am not being sarcastic, simply can picture it. these are fun lyrics that fit the tune and i will have to check out more of their music.



Posted 1 year ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
I really like these guys. Saw them play in an old movie theater near my home and they were excellent.
Posted 2 years ago by Pound33    [ Reply ]
I always hear a little of Henry Mancini here. 
Posted 2 years ago by laserace    [ Reply ]


DeVotchKa - (Девочка)  - means GIRL in Russian))

Posted 3 years ago by Tamandr    [ Reply ]
Saw them perform this song live in a barn at Codfish Hollow, Iowa.  That's a theremin you're hearing, and he played it pitch-perfect.
Posted 3 years ago by curtlichter    [ Reply ]
Spectacular.
Posted 3 years ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
Could be a long-lost Chris Isaak song.
Posted 4 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:
I had never heard of the genre Gypsy Punk until this song. I think I have a new favorite genre.
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Gogol Bordello are awesome and there is another really good band but their name escapes me as they're not included on the Wiki list
Posted 4 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
Add a little Slim Whitman in the background and you'd really have something.
Posted 4 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:
If you can't hear the beauty in this song, go away and don't come back.
 
agreed, this is nice stuff.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
I had never heard of the genre Gypsy Punk until this song. I think I have a new favorite genre.
Posted 4 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:
If you can't hear the beauty in this song, go away and don't come back.
 
Or go away, learn how to appreciate beauty and then come back.  I'm at a 7 on this, almost an 8, LLRP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
If you can't hear the beauty in this song, go away and don't come back.
Posted 5 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 Marr wrote:
I do really enjoy this band's music. Their use of unexpected instrumentation makes them fun to listen to.
 
Yes, cool production and arrangement on this.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
David Lynch soundtrack material here...
Posted 5 years ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:
ooooh I like this song and gave it a 10!

mmmmm, I wonder if that annoys those who hate this song.
 
It only annoys me because of your username.
Posted 5 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing We all float  by Hooverphonic in the background melody
Posted 5 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Let the record show that the Baron has identified Rex Rexroth as the silly man!
Posted 6 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Wow does this ever suck.
Posted 6 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}
Posted 7 years ago by Glória_Rocha    [ Reply ]
 2Hawks wrote:
This reminds me of "Brazil."

  {#Cheers}
Totally.
Posted 9 years ago by inklip    [ Reply ]
Following this song (new to me) on Wilburys' 'End of the Line' was modal perfection. And DeVotchKa is definitely now on my 'investigate' playlist.
Posted 9 years ago by inklip    [ Reply ]
Huh? A Morrisey impersonator?
 
Posted 10 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
Truly, truly horrible.  Offensive to the ears in every way.  {#Puke}

 
Wah wah wah wah I am gonna cwy now because you dont like my song.  WAAAAAAAHHHHHHH
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I like —— now where did I hear this song before? OH ya, "I love you Philip Morris" — LOL!! I knew I recognized it before. Good movie too.
Posted 13 years ago by adrianblack    [ Reply ]
These guys are REALLY good in concert!
Posted 13 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
This is beyond retarded.
  I thought he was only going half retard on this one....
Everyone knows you never go full retard.


Posted 13 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
loved this as the "happy music" in I Love You Phillip Morris!!  {#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
I like it. strange groove and hook line.
Posted 14 years ago by Zappamann    [ Reply ]
Morrisey could sell this...I"m just sayin...
Posted 14 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
PURPLE CINZANO...?

SO BAD!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 2Hawks wrote:
This reminds me of "Brazil."
 
That, and a bit of David Lynchian Blue Velvet.

Posted 14 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]

the Ringleader by =Ongaku0518

Nick Utara of DeVotchKa.

02-08-09
La Zona Rosa
Austin, Tx



Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Come on people, this is not that bad. Nothing great, but different. That's what keeps me coming back to RP.
Posted 14 years ago by stickers11    [ Reply ]
This is pretty "out there," as far as I'm concerned. But that's the beauty and the charm of RP, isn't it? Something entirely different will start soon ...
Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Boy named Sue? Cash would be proud. 9 thumbs up
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Walk on the wild side?
Posted 15 years ago by von_Hayek    [ Reply ]
Awww. Poor thing.
Posted 16 years ago by Whirlpool    [ Reply ]
 spacemoose wrote:
I should start keeping statistics on this.  It really seems like every time I hear a song on RP and think, "oh this is nice, I wonder who it is", leading me to check out the "Now Playing" link, I'm greeted by some desultory comment.  But maybe it's just confirmation bias that gives the impression
 
I'm guessing you're talking about Excelsior, in which case "desultory" isn't the word I'd use.

7


Posted 16 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 spacemoose wrote:
I should start keeping statistics on this.  It really seems like every time I hear a song on RP and think, "oh this is nice, I wonder who it is", leading me to check out the "Now Playing" link, I'm greeted by some desultory comment.  But maybe it's just confirmation bias that gives the impression
 
Same here - evidently my taste in music incites other people to vomit.  Guess I should be careful who I allow to ride in my car.

Posted 16 years ago by andrewmi    [ Reply ]
Adorable! I love it!
Posted 16 years ago by enigma7    [ Reply ]
This is beyond retarded.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
hey RP, are you putting our love to you to the test?
I really can take strange sounds and voices and often even like them just because,
but this ... this ... this is ... I just can't put it into words ...
Posted 16 years ago by Baum74    [ Reply ]
Truly, truly horrible.  Offensive to the ears in every way.  {#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of "Brazil."
Posted 16 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}Is RP on a quest lately to find the worst possible new bands, and promote them?  Because with songs like this, you have to wonder...

Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
I should start keeping statistics on this.  It really seems like every time I hear a song on RP and think, "oh this is nice, I wonder who it is", leading me to check out the "Now Playing" link, I'm greeted by some desultory comment.  But maybe it's just confirmation bias that gives the impression
Posted 16 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
God, that NOISE sounds like a car engine trying to turn over in the middle of winter, and just can't make it.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
For those wondering about this band, pick up their album, "Una Volta".  And check 'em out live if you get the chance.  Nice to see them hitting the bigtime in recent years.
Posted 16 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Thank you for putting this in, Bill. {#Good-vibes}
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
*yawn*
Posted 16 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]

love the wood saw {#Neutral}



Posted 16 years ago by strawberryblonde    [ Reply ]
this is a song for my ipod should I ever have the chance to astroplane around the universe.  it would be great to hear this and float in the stars.
Posted 16 years ago by ndad47    [ Reply ]
hey they used to be a backing band for a burlesque show.  they cant be all bad

Posted 16 years ago by ndad47    [ Reply ]
meh
Posted 16 years ago by sfearll    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a combination of drunk violinists along with some people playing wood saws.
Posted 16 years ago by sfuller    [ Reply ]
i like a good theremin :)
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
{#Eek}
Posted 16 years ago by marmoteenha    [ Reply ]
I do really enjoy this band's music. Their use of unexpected instrumentation makes them fun to listen to.
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
Well, not that bad, always good to hear a new song!

actually like the beginning, not sure about the violin at the end...  repetetetetetetive...
Posted 16 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
I think the Martians are all dead, anyway.
Posted 16 years ago by joanster    [ Reply ]
A very special band, especially live.
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
This is equally as horrible as Cloud Cult earlier.
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Parts of this remind me of a couple older tunes (the violins especially) but I can't quite put my ear on it yet.  Nicely flowing and kind of offbeat.

I'll give it a 6.

Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]