Kongos — Come With Me Now
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Afraid to lose control
And caught up in this world
I've wasted time, I've wasted breath
I think I've thought myself to death
I was born without this fear
Now only this seems clear
I need to move, I need to fight
I need to lose myself tonight
Come with me now
I'm gonna take you down
Come with me now
I'm gonna show you how
I think with my heart and I move with my head
I open my mouth and it's something I've read
I stood at this door before, I'm told
But a part of me knows that I'm growing too old
Confused what I thought with something I felt
Confuse what I feel with something that's real
I tried to sell my soul last night
Funny, he wouldn't even take a bite
Far away
I heard him say (come with me now)
Don't delay
I heard him say (come with me now)
And caught up in this world
I've wasted time, I've wasted breath
I think I've thought myself to death
I was born without this fear
Now only this seems clear
I need to move, I need to fight
I need to lose myself tonight
Come with me now
I'm gonna take you down
Come with me now
I'm gonna show you how
I think with my heart and I move with my head
I open my mouth and it's something I've read
I stood at this door before, I'm told
But a part of me knows that I'm growing too old
Confused what I thought with something I felt
Confuse what I feel with something that's real
I tried to sell my soul last night
Funny, he wouldn't even take a bite
Far away
I heard him say (come with me now)
Don't delay
I heard him say (come with me now)
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Their dad John Kongos was a dude in his day. Check out "He's gonna step on you again"
Used also by The Happy Mondays on "Step On"
Used also by The Happy Mondays on "Step On"
Unlistenable
springof63 wrote:
don’t know about you but i gave it a 10 a while ago, just because i love this song
I'd kind of given up on rating songs on RP (cause the system lacks granularity as i've mentioned elsewhere), but having read the slagging this song seems to be getting for no reason of the songs fault, and the current rating total being 6.9 (which in my opinion should read '69'), i've just given it a '70' (a '7' in this sledgehammer system), because i like it.
and i have to say i have never ever heard it played on any other radio station at all ever.
Just my tu'pence worth, as always.
springof63 wrote:
I completely agree. This is very catchy and very RP. I knew nothing about this band, and have never heard this track elsewhere except for one place. On YouTube, many years ago, I followed a young woman who drove a big rig! Her name is Allie Knight and this was one of her favourites. In fact she made her own video to go with it and the band approved. The thing I like most about RP is the randomness. I hear stuff I haven't heard before, and haven't heard anywhere else. Long live RP!
I'd kind of given up on rating songs on RP (cause the system lacks granularity as i've mentioned elsewhere), but having read the slagging this song seems to be getting for no reason of the songs fault, and the current rating total being 6.9 (which in my opinion should read '69'), i've just given it a '70' (a '7' in this sledgehammer system), because i like it.
and i have to say i have never ever heard it played on any other radio station at all ever.
Just my tu'pence worth, as always.
I completely agree. This is very catchy and very RP. I knew nothing about this band, and have never heard this track elsewhere except for one place. On YouTube, many years ago, I followed a young woman who drove a big rig! Her name is Allie Knight and this was one of her favourites. In fact she made her own video to go with it and the band approved. The thing I like most about RP is the randomness. I hear stuff I haven't heard before, and haven't heard anywhere else. Long live RP!
I'd kind of given up on rating songs on RP (cause the system lacks granularity as i've mentioned elsewhere), but having read the slagging this song seems to be getting for no reason of the songs fault, and the current rating total being 6.9 (which in my opinion should read '69'), i've just given it a '70' (a '7' in this sledgehammer system), because i like it.
and i have to say i have never ever heard it played on any other radio station at all ever.
Just my tu'pence worth, as always.
and i have to say i have never ever heard it played on any other radio station at all ever.
Just my tu'pence worth, as always.
Woah is interchangeable with whoa. To stop.
Lekker South African rock! Luvit. Thanks guys.
It's just good ole fashioned foot stompin' music!
It's more than 'kind of' catchy. It makes me tap my toes and curl my lips into a smile when it starts. It's a tune. Doesn't matter I heard it first in an ad.
Modern rock radio has driven this into the ground for me. And that's fine. It's not my cup of tea.
They sound strikingly like their father, which is neat.
They sound strikingly like their father, which is neat.
Why the outrage at this tune? It's kinda catchy and fun, I think. Please keep this in rotation. It's good marching music.
tonyinnj wrote:
I believe it was George Barris that built it. The dragster that appeared in "The Munsters" TV show.
I believe it was George Barris that built it. The dragster that appeared in "The Munsters" TV show.
Libra48 wrote:
More cow bell Please? :o) Naugatuck Connecticut
You can always have more cow-bell
More cow bell Please? :o) Naugatuck Connecticut
You can always have more cow-bell
Got to love this type of African American music!
forthbrdge wrote:
One of my shameless city driving songs. (A song list that I hate to admit includes Rob Zombie's Dragula..) I hear this and I my mind is ducking in and out of Chicago rush hour traffic.
Wasn't Dragula one of Ed Roth's creations...?-)
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
Can definitely hear a bit of John Kongos in this one.
Larswede wrote:
Sometimes you cannot avoid it. Is that so hard to understand ? What`s wrong with you people. Can`t tolerate ANY criticism.
A question to those who complain about the song being overplayed at various unnamed radio stations: Why are you listened to those stations so much? Read a book, listen to the news, and then when you are ready for an eclectic music mix go to RP
Sometimes you cannot avoid it. Is that so hard to understand ? What`s wrong with you people. Can`t tolerate ANY criticism.
whatsupdude wrote:
No, I'm pretty astute...just don't find this very pleasant at all...definitely would not recommend. And I'm okay with that...
The people posting negative comments about this song are evidently lame in a mental sense.
No, I'm pretty astute...just don't find this very pleasant at all...definitely would not recommend. And I'm okay with that...
The people posting negative comments about this song are evidently lame in a mental sense.
I think sunflowerbee has the right attitude on this one. Try it you might like it.
Like the entire album. Heard it a few years ago and played it a lot. First time hearing it on RP.
At the right time, right place, in the right frame of mind, this song is a 9.5. Other times it's just an 8.
treatment_bound wrote:
TIP: avoid your local station which overplays it. Listen more to RP which doesn't overplay it. Plays (last 30 days): Main Mix - 4 =once a week (168 hours)
OR
Revert to your local station which overplays it ... that way we don't get your whining comments
Agreed. 'XRT in Chi. is also wearing this out, and it's just NOT THAT GOOD!
TIP: avoid your local station which overplays it. Listen more to RP which doesn't overplay it. Plays (last 30 days): Main Mix - 4 =once a week (168 hours)
OR
Revert to your local station which overplays it ... that way we don't get your whining comments
Saw them live twice. The first time it was a surprise as a support for another band. I had never heard of these guys, but they rocked! After that I looked them up and you can definitely hear their father's influence in the music they make. The second time I bought a ticket to a show in Amsterdam and they blew off the roof! Got me a signed vinyl record as a present 
Larswede wrote:
To those people who like hearing the same crap, then I suggest iHeartRadio
A question to those who complain about the song being overplayed at various unnamed radio stations: Why are you listened to those stations so much? Read a book, listen to the news, and then when you are ready for an eclectic music mix go to RP
To those people who like hearing the same crap, then I suggest iHeartRadio
A question to those who complain about the song being overplayed at various unnamed radio stations: Why are you listened to those stations so much? Read a book, listen to the news, and then when you are ready for an eclectic music mix go to RP
BCarn wrote:
It's right... 🤢... there. 🤮
Where's the puke emoji?
It's right... 🤢... there. 🤮
These guys are a hoot live! You cannot sit down!
Where's the puke emoji?
jelgator wrote:
Promo for The Grand Tour, for one
I think this was music on some commercial for something, right?
Promo for The Grand Tour, for one
8 from me, especially today.
One of my shameless city driving songs. (A song list that I hate to admit includes Rob Zombie's Dragula..) I hear this and I my mind is ducking in and out of Chicago rush hour traffic.
I think this was music on some commercial for something, right?
TerrorGovernor wrote:
I must say this sucks in a unique way.
But, yeah. It sucks.
Reminds me of the "Sail" guys. Catchy for a handful of seconds, then annoying and contrived and sponsored by Red Bull.
I must say this sucks in a unique way.
But, yeah. It sucks.
Reminds me of the "Sail" guys. Catchy for a handful of seconds, then annoying and contrived and sponsored by Red Bull.
One of maybe two or three songs where I "PSD".
BCarn wrote:
I must say this sucks in a unique way.
But, yeah. It sucks.
Still sucks.
I must say this sucks in a unique way.
But, yeah. It sucks.
Bleh.
Made me look. 8
Still sucks.
More cow bell Please? :o) Naugatuck Connecticut
That accordion so rocks!
What a waste, when you have such a great voice. But you gotta pay your bills, I understand.
This is a BOP.
inozjeff wrote:
agree
I think this deserves a bit higher than it is getting. Catchy but IMO a good catchy. Just a matter of taste. Always thought they sang it as "War Come With Me Now" but it's "WHOA" - does make more sense. Their dad must be proud. He of "He's Gonna Step On You Again" and "Tokoloshe Man" fame from the early '70s (John Kongos) - also played here occasionally. These are his kids. Still, a guilty pleasure tune.
agree
awesome!
activelistener wrote:
For sure
Piece of shit
For sure
This song makes me dance in the kitchen while cooking breakfast! 
Nope.. Still despise the song. Defo a PSD or off.
I think this deserves a bit higher than it is getting. Catchy but IMO a good catchy. Just a matter of taste. Always thought they sang it as "War Come With Me Now" but it's "WHOA" - does make more sense. Their dad must be proud. He of "He's Gonna Step On You Again" and "Tokoloshe Man" fame from the early '70s (John Kongos) - also played here occasionally. These are his kids. Still, a guilty pleasure tune.
xkolibuul wrote:
Hear! Hear! Just because it is played on the radio doesn't make it wrong.
Y'all need to seriously lighten up. I have no problem with this tune in rotation here.
Hear! Hear! Just because it is played on the radio doesn't make it wrong.
Y'all need to seriously lighten up. I have no problem with this tune in rotation here.
This is one of my PSD favorites!
AphidA wrote:
PRO TIP: Avoid the radio instead! Then you can evaluate music on its own merits instead of holding this station up to some weird "I don't like it because I heard it elsewhere" hipster standard.
I listen to RP to avoid this kind of radio crap. Too bad this is in rotation.
PRO TIP: Avoid the radio instead! Then you can evaluate music on its own merits instead of holding this station up to some weird "I don't like it because I heard it elsewhere" hipster standard.
Piece of shit
Grammarcop wrote:
Because I want to drive it over a cliff when this song comes on!!!
Why do I suddenly have an urge to buy a pickup?
Because I want to drive it over a cliff when this song comes on!!!
Still loving this song and the group.
an NOY ing.
got way overplayed here ,, dont want to hear it again for 10 years!
I listen to RP to avoid this kind of radio crap. Too bad this is in rotation.
One hit wonder!!!
Not one to post negative comments but hell, I can think of a lot of other SA artists I'd rather hear on the highly esteemed RP.
Grammarcop wrote:
HA! I know what you mean! But...better not! Good song btw.
Why do I suddenly have an urge to buy a pickup?
HA! I know what you mean! But...better not! Good song btw.
unclehud wrote:
I heard the same thing. So I looked it up on another lyric site: https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/kongos/comewithmenow.html. On that site they are singing "Whoa". Which sounds an awful lot like war.
Anybody want to post an interpretation? I get the "War! Come with me now" even though the RP-version lyrics omit the exclamation.
That missing word changes the meaning considerably, eh?
I heard the same thing. So I looked it up on another lyric site: https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/kongos/comewithmenow.html. On that site they are singing "Whoa". Which sounds an awful lot like war.
Anybody want to post an interpretation? I get the "War! Come with me now" even though the RP-version lyrics omit the exclamation.
That missing word changes the meaning considerably, eh?
Why do I suddenly have an urge to buy a pickup?
Like some others I instantly thought of John Kongos and so looked them up on Wiki. I think the track is better than it's current rating, which is perhaps low due to being overplayed in the USofA (but not in the UK). The album is quite good too - some tracks show more of their father's influence than others.
BCarn wrote:
Maybe it could be a good song but my local radio station overplays it to the point that I can't stand it. Maybe I'll re-visit in a few years.
Agreed. 'XRT in Chi. is also wearing this out, and it's just NOT THAT GOOD! KaraokeVox wrote:
and then to the grave. That's the point of the song
the soundtrack for army boot camp and beyond to afghanistan!
and then to the grave. That's the point of the song
This blows so bad.
Maybe it could be a good song but my local radio station overplays it to the point that I can't stand it. Maybe I'll re-visit in a few years.
nut222 wrote:
And the release was produced by him!
I'd never heard the track before, but instantly guessed it was by John Kongos (70s hits "Tokoloshe Man" and "He's gonna step on you again") because of the whole style of tune/production.
I was wrong - but looked it/him up, and found out that the band are - his 4 sons .......
I was wrong - but looked it/him up, and found out that the band are - his 4 sons .......
And the release was produced by him!
Acknowledging the political correctness of the comments bellow, this cut has very serious stones and a genuinely primal drive. Gave it an 8.
the soundtrack for army boot camp and beyond to afghanistan!
ckcotton wrote:
is that the same as FN?
Fing TERRIBLE
is that the same as FN?
Shmelo wrote:
Begging the question, is there a good way to boil kittens?
The chorus of this song makes me want to boil kittens. Not in a good way.
Begging the question, is there a good way to boil kittens?
The chorus of this song makes me want to boil kittens. Not in a good way.
I like the really complicated, shuffling rhythms to this, but I keep hearing the chanted verse as "War! Go (not come) with me now!" Doesn't make a lot of sense, but then it doesn't have to.
Fing TERRIBLE
I'd never heard the track before, but instantly guessed it was by John Kongos (70s hits "Tokoloshe Man" and "He's gonna step on you again") because of the whole style of tune/production.
I was wrong - but looked it/him up, and found out that the band are - his 4 sons .......
I was wrong - but looked it/him up, and found out that the band are - his 4 sons .......
I love it every time you play this song! I bought their album based on this song and I am thrilled. I recommend this groups music 100%. It'd be nice to hear other cuts (Hey I Don't Know, I'm Only Joking, Kids These Days) - please consider expanding the playlist. Thanks!
Love this song! Disappointed that it's been co-opted by movies and commercials so quickly. But doesn't take anything away from its general awesomeness.
"I've wasted time
I've wasted breath
I think I've thought myself to death."
Love the lyrics and it's very relevant to my state of mind these days.
I've wasted breath
I think I've thought myself to death."
Love the lyrics and it's very relevant to my state of mind these days.
love the segue into Chet Atkins! 
Great legacy continued by the next generation. Like it.
Great song to wake up to!
Interesting, eclectic, but very groovy album.
I've heard this a few times now and I really like it! Def one I will be finding on iTunes and adding to my collection.
Played 9 times in the last 30 days.
My 7 year old loves this song - i'm starting to hate it.
My 7 year old loves this song - i'm starting to hate it.
I respect these guys and I enjoy the variety we hear on RP, but this chorus is fingernails on my chalkboard.
Thanks to you, RP, I just went and bought the album. I know I won't be disappointed. 
Sounds like a good New Orleans song. Being from New Orleans I can say that.
nice 
iPoding any minute now. Me and my new office chair are rocking on the floor.
Yeah, like it!
use an accordian - go to jail
I like it....PSD song 
OK, not sure what it is that I like about this. It's incredibly quirky, the way the accordion mingles with the slide guitar and the shouty alternative vocals. I definitely like it though. Off to explore the artist on Napster (streaming music service, not illegal download service).
Edit. I like the 2007 album. I think I'm quite likely to buy the new one.
Edit. I like the 2007 album. I think I'm quite likely to buy the new one.
coding_to_music wrote:
This is mastered horribly. I've tamed it quite a bit, though. Should be better now.
A bit too loud compared to the preceding songs, so needed to lower the volume. Ok, but not great. Not sure if I would need to listen to it at all, not something I need to hear again.
Edit - now the next song is on, and I can turn the volume up again. The level is too loud compared to the rest of the station. Not a pleasant or interesting song.
Edit - now the next song is on, and I can turn the volume up again. The level is too loud compared to the rest of the station. Not a pleasant or interesting song.
This is mastered horribly. I've tamed it quite a bit, though. Should be better now.
Excellent fun song. I first heard this in a quirky movie whose name escapes me at the moment.
Bill even knows about John Kongos - impressed!
That was f-ing brilliant. Loved it
This song is currently being played on the local "alternative" radio station as well as the "hard Rock" radio station...
A bit too loud compared to the preceding songs, so needed to lower the volume. Ok, but not great. Not sure if I would need to listen to it at all, not something I need to hear again.
Edit - now the next song is on, and I can turn the volume up again. The level is too loud compared to the rest of the station. Not a pleasant or interesting song.
Edit - now the next song is on, and I can turn the volume up again. The level is too loud compared to the rest of the station. Not a pleasant or interesting song.
Not sure if it's good enough for repeated hearings, but it's a bit different and it rocks. 7 > 8.
I dig it!
Athyrius wrote:
Neither are useless comments.
Not enjoyable are useless comments like the one above, either.
Neither are useless comments.
Not enjoyable are useless comments like the one above, either.
danimal3114u wrote:
I concur.
6 --> 7 upon second listen.
I concur.
wow ... this song rocks !! 
ckcotton wrote:
Neither are useless comments.
Not enjoyable
Neither are useless comments.
Not enjoyable
Thank you RP - I just found this band and love this song! Can't remember the last time I liked a song with an accordion. I like it when you introduce current music.
6 --> 7 upon second listen.
Damn I like this song!!
mostling wrote:
The beginning reminds me of a Paul Simon song, but once it gets going its Bang A Gong time.
The first song on the Graceland album...."The boy in bubble"
Very good call!
Their dad John Kongos was a dude in his day. Check out "He's gonna step on you again"
Used also by The Happy Mondays on "Step On"
Oh I always thought the Mondays used Tokoloshe Man ?