Regina Spektor — Blue Lips
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He stumbled into faith and thought
God this is all
There is
The pictures in his mind arose
And began
To breathe
And all the gods in all the worlds
Began colliding on a backdrop of blue
Blue lips
Blue veins
He took a step
But then felt tired
He said, I'll rest
A little while
But when he tried
To walk again
He wasn't
A child
And all the people hurried past
Real fast and no one ever smiled
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
He stumbled into faith and thought
God this is all
There is
The pictures in his mind arose
And began
To breathe
And no one saw and no one heard
They just followed
Lead
The pictures in his mind awoke
And began
To breed
They started off beneath the knowledge tree
Then they chopped it down to make white picket fences
They marched along the railroad tracks
And smiled real wide for the camera lenses
They made it past the enemy lines
Just to become enslaved in the assembly lines
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
Blue
The most human color
Blue
The most human color
Blue
The most human color
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of the planet from far, far away
God this is all
There is
The pictures in his mind arose
And began
To breathe
And all the gods in all the worlds
Began colliding on a backdrop of blue
Blue lips
Blue veins
He took a step
But then felt tired
He said, I'll rest
A little while
But when he tried
To walk again
He wasn't
A child
And all the people hurried past
Real fast and no one ever smiled
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
He stumbled into faith and thought
God this is all
There is
The pictures in his mind arose
And began
To breathe
And no one saw and no one heard
They just followed
Lead
The pictures in his mind awoke
And began
To breed
They started off beneath the knowledge tree
Then they chopped it down to make white picket fences
They marched along the railroad tracks
And smiled real wide for the camera lenses
They made it past the enemy lines
Just to become enslaved in the assembly lines
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
Blue
The most human color
Blue
The most human color
Blue
The most human color
Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of the planet from far, far away
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Orange lips.
This is a big nope. I gave it a solid 2.
Edweirdo wrote:
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Maybe he means AWE-FUL, as in inducing awe.
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Maybe he means AWE-FUL, as in inducing awe.
Edweirdo wrote:
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Maybe they meant "full of awe"? Because I would tend to agree. Love her voice and this composition.
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Maybe they meant "full of awe"? Because I would tend to agree. Love her voice and this composition.
A song called blue lips following the Stones... If I didn't know you better Bill, I would say that was just pure coincidence.
Edweirdo wrote:
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
https://www.etymonline.com/wor...
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
https://www.etymonline.com/wor...
Edweirdo wrote:
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
I like it
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
I like it
Edweirdo wrote:
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
I read it as 'awe full' (orig = aweful)
which means he obviously liked it a lot.
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
I read it as 'awe full' (orig = aweful)
which means he obviously liked it a lot.
Edweirdo wrote:
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Maybe they mean it fills them full of awe?
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Maybe they mean it fills them full of awe?
Nice post unclehud from ATL.
niggy45 wrote:
does she know what 'blue vein' means though?
It's about cheese, right?
does she know what 'blue vein' means though?
It's about cheese, right?
niggy45 wrote:
does she know what 'blue vein' means though?
I thnk so.
Seems to me the guy in the lyrics got blue lips and veins as "he stumbled into faith" -- just before he died, unnoticed by all the people hurrying past in the hustle-bustle of 21st century life.
As babies, we start at the base of the Tree of Life, but cut up our childlike transcendent knowledge into white picket fences as we mature into adults, trying to make sense of an irrational existence. As young people we "Fight the Power!" and shout "Down With the Man!" until we make it past the enemy lines, stop fighting, and become enslaved in the assembly lines in our own attempt to become one of The Man and achieve societal success.
..........
Got to get back to work -- I am just another wage slave on an assembly line for at least another 12 months until retirement. And I hope my lips and veins stay pink until then!
does she know what 'blue vein' means though?
I thnk so.
Seems to me the guy in the lyrics got blue lips and veins as "he stumbled into faith" -- just before he died, unnoticed by all the people hurrying past in the hustle-bustle of 21st century life.
As babies, we start at the base of the Tree of Life, but cut up our childlike transcendent knowledge into white picket fences as we mature into adults, trying to make sense of an irrational existence. As young people we "Fight the Power!" and shout "Down With the Man!" until we make it past the enemy lines, stop fighting, and become enslaved in the assembly lines in our own attempt to become one of The Man and achieve societal success.
..........
Got to get back to work -- I am just another wage slave on an assembly line for at least another 12 months until retirement. And I hope my lips and veins stay pink until then!
Brilliant
I just realized that the songs "Blue Lips" and "Up the Mountain" are both from her. Completely different. Each of them fantastic. Thanks RP for introducing her. She's awesome.
SnapDragon66 wrote:
Oi, leave her alone. She's great.
Maybe she's talking about someone who died?
Oi, leave her alone. She's great.
Maybe she's talking about someone who died?
I like some stuff by Regina, but this song is hard to even listen to. It’s just bad. I always have to skip to avoid gouging my ears with a fork
daniel_rusk wrote:
Aweful. Just plain aweful. Can't believe someone thought this is a good song.
Edweirdo wrote:
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
I think the point they were originally making was that this inspires awe in them. I agree. Much better than good. Completely full of awe.
The more I hear of her, the more I am smitten...
A lovely elegy to the colour blue :o)
Really awesome album cover. I can see how being able to create music would make people feel that way. Alas we have to settle for an apartment with a great view of the lake from the window…
niggy45 wrote:
does she know what 'blue vein' means though?
Oi, leave her alone. She's great.
does she know what 'blue vein' means though?
Oi, leave her alone. She's great.
Superb, thank you, RP!
Punkysoup wrote:
does she know what 'blue vein' means though?
Fabulous lyrics, incredible artist.
does she know what 'blue vein' means though?
Edweirdo wrote:
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Maybe its a pun "Full Of Awe"
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Maybe its a pun "Full Of Awe"
much like the Decemberists:
at first i really liked her (and Colin's) vocal styling, but as time passed, it became annoying
still, a good song and good lyrics.......i dunno
still good
but anoyying
does that even make sense?
fuck it
it's 2020
at first i really liked her (and Colin's) vocal styling, but as time passed, it became annoying
still, a good song and good lyrics.......i dunno
still good
but anoyying
does that even make sense?
fuck it
it's 2020
daniel_rusk wrote:
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Aweful. Just plain aweful. Can't believe someone thought this is a good song.
I can't believe someone who uses the word twice in successive sentences can't spell 'awful'.
Long Live Radio Paradise
Thank you Regina Spector for Blue Lips Rating to me 9 -OUTSTANDING
Thank you Regina Spector for Blue Lips Rating to me 9 -OUTSTANDING
The constant shift in cadence is exhausting. I really like RS...but this tune has such a stressful stop 'n start feel. I think I need a drink. Maybe two. :)
cely wrote:
Not really, just that her voice kind of fits. Look up Tullycraft
Twee. This word from long ago popped into my head when I heard this song. I forgot what it meant, so I looked it up. It fits.
Not really, just that her voice kind of fits. Look up Tullycraft
Did you hear her perform in Russian on her album "what we saw from the cheap seats"? Amazing
easmann wrote:
I'll go +1 to 7 for the lyrics, and +1 to 8 for her role in the (mostly Jakob Dylan) documentary called "Echo in the Canyon" - I gained a lot of respect for her and Jade; great voices...and even Fiona Apple makes an appearance and didn't make me sucko-barfo once...LLRP!!
Hmmm. Yeah, as others have advised: read the lyrics. Very interesting and worth a bump from 7 to 8, for me.
I'll go +1 to 7 for the lyrics, and +1 to 8 for her role in the (mostly Jakob Dylan) documentary called "Echo in the Canyon" - I gained a lot of respect for her and Jade; great voices...and even Fiona Apple makes an appearance and didn't make me sucko-barfo once...LLRP!!
Twee. This word from long ago popped into my head when I heard this song. I forgot what it meant, so I looked it up. It fits.
My phone app is actually playing Toad the Wet Sprocket
She's good. Really good.
Fabulous lyrics, incredible artist.
Regina is great play more of her music bill
daniel_rusk wrote:
What are you, 12 years old? Such a clever remark.
Can u play this more? Not !!!!!
What are you, 12 years old? Such a clever remark.
Hmmm. Yeah, as others have advised: read the lyrics. Very interesting and worth a bump from 7 to 8, for me.
Long Live Radio Paradise
Thank you Regina Spector for Blue Lips Rating to me 9 -OUTSTANDING
Thank you Regina Spector for Blue Lips Rating to me 9 -OUTSTANDING
The lady sings the blues :o)
Tomasni wrote:
I can't tell if you like this or not.
Thank you Regina Spector for Blue Lips :-)
I can't tell if you like this or not.
I'm a big fan of Regina Spektor since her early, quirky, days, and while she remains eclectic, this entire album is more accessible and possibly my favorite of her catalog.
Like the voice, arrangement, lyrics! rate 9
Not real familiar with her. Great voice. Hope she found something better to sing subsequent to this.
on the "blue lips, blue veins etc." parts she sounds like that hayseed boy scout that sings for Cloud Cult
BBoyes wrote:
BTW, I have err more than 1 pair. Men's that is.
"Blue: the most human color"? Only if you are cyanotic. Anyone else find that the piano on the cover looks like an odd high-heel shoe?
You might like John Fluevog's more outlandish creations. BTW, I have err more than 1 pair. Men's that is.
Very clever, RP: playing two songs in a row in the same key, same young voice, same style. Me likey!
"Blue: the most human color"? Only if you are cyanotic. Anyone else find that the piano on the cover looks like an odd high-heel shoe?
Aweful. Just plain aweful. Can't believe someone thought this is a good song.
nmcvaugh wrote:
Normally I'd agree. But hit this on the mobile app, and you get silence. Which I prefer to this song. Unfortunately after the silence, the song re-loads and plays from the start. Mute is the only solution.
And one week after the above, here we are again. Muting.
That was apparently a bug in the app. I had it, too. After using the newer Beta-Version it went away. I think. Anyway it works now,
Normally I'd agree. But hit this on the mobile app, and you get silence. Which I prefer to this song. Unfortunately after the silence, the song re-loads and plays from the start. Mute is the only solution.
And one week after the above, here we are again. Muting.
That was apparently a bug in the app. I had it, too. After using the newer Beta-Version it went away. I think. Anyway it works now,
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Normally I'd agree. But hit this on the mobile app, and you get silence. Which I prefer to this song. Unfortunately after the silence, the song re-loads and plays from the start. Mute is the only solution.
And one week after the above, here we are again. Muting.
Hey ya'll there is a really cool button labeled PSD which will, when pressed, play something different!
I like Regina because she is so different and quirky.
I like Regina because she is so different and quirky.
Normally I'd agree. But hit this on the mobile app, and you get silence. Which I prefer to this song. Unfortunately after the silence, the song re-loads and plays from the start. Mute is the only solution.
And one week after the above, here we are again. Muting.
So do I, and it's not even playing right now. So there some more!
I like this. So there!!
Hey ya'll there is a really cool button labeled PSD which will, when pressed, play something different!
I like Regina because she is so different and quirky.
I like Regina because she is so different and quirky.
Can u play this more? Not !!!!!
I never get tired of the Planet a companion of the Theia.
It's "that girl" again. 
4merdj wrote:
Surely it should be God: No reply.
He: ... stumbled into faith and thought, God this is all there is ...
God: really, wise guy? So, enlighten us ... what else did you have in mind?
God: really, wise guy? So, enlighten us ... what else did you have in mind?
Surely it should be God: No reply.
jberko wrote:
Still does, all these years later.
That song blew.
Still does, all these years later.
mgtom wrote:
same here. awful stuff.
Ahhhhh........ PSD>> right into Spirit - Dark Eyed Woman. Relief........
same here. awful stuff.
Ahhhhh........ PSD>> right into Spirit - Dark Eyed Woman. Relief........
Bosami wrote:
FYT
Bill - everytime you play this I have to hurriedly click the button.
FYT
Y......A......W.....N................................................
Bill - everytime you play this I have to stop what I'm doing and listen. I love.
what's missing here is Joni Mitchell's Blue... maybe next eh?
See on hea.
sorry bill, but every time you play this, i suddenly remember i have to get up and go somewhere else for a while.
He: ... stumbled into faith and thought, God this is all there is ...
God: really, wise guy? So, enlighten us ... what else did you have in mind?
God: really, wise guy? So, enlighten us ... what else did you have in mind?
remember, i built this jacuzzi for my alien family, so please, no eating in the spa.
zepher wrote:
zepher wrote:
Blue -> most muppet of colors....
Blue -> the most muppet color....
Blue -> most muppet of colors....
Loving her more all the time and the album this is off is one of my favourite and most played albums of late
Regina Spektor - I love her. Got to listen to her music via my music-hero Ben Folds.
As I listened to the words, the music really fits and I wanna hear more of this woman; good lyrics, as I read more of them...
He stumbled into faith and thought,
God this is all there is
The pictures in his mind arose
And began to breathe
And all the gods in all the worlds
Began colliding on a backdrop of blue Blue lips
Blue veins He took a step but then felt tired
He said, I'll rest a little while
But when he tried to walk again
He wasn't a child
And all the people hurried past
Real fast and no one ever smiled Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of the planet from far, far away He stumbled into faith and thought,
God this is all there is
The pictures in his mind arose
And began to breathe
And no one saw and no one heard
They just followed lead
The pictures in his mind awoke
And began to breed They started off beneath the knowledge tree
Then they chopped it down to make white picket fences
They marched along the railroad tracks
And smiled real wide for the camera lenses
They made it past the enemy lines
Just to become enslaved in the assembly lines Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of the planet from far, far away Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of the planet from far, far away Blue, the most human color
Blue, the most human color
Blue, the most human color Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
He stumbled into faith and thought,
God this is all there is
The pictures in his mind arose
And began to breathe
And all the gods in all the worlds
Began colliding on a backdrop of blue Blue lips
Blue veins He took a step but then felt tired
He said, I'll rest a little while
But when he tried to walk again
He wasn't a child
And all the people hurried past
Real fast and no one ever smiled Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of the planet from far, far away He stumbled into faith and thought,
God this is all there is
The pictures in his mind arose
And began to breathe
And no one saw and no one heard
They just followed lead
The pictures in his mind awoke
And began to breed They started off beneath the knowledge tree
Then they chopped it down to make white picket fences
They marched along the railroad tracks
And smiled real wide for the camera lenses
They made it past the enemy lines
Just to become enslaved in the assembly lines Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of the planet from far, far away Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of the planet from far, far away Blue, the most human color
Blue, the most human color
Blue, the most human color Blue lips
Blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet from far, far away
lmic wrote:
So apparently this comment board is just destined to be all about da lady parts.
(yowza!)
I wuz just thinking the same thing... 
So apparently this comment board is just destined to be all about da lady parts.
(yowza!)I wuz just thinking the same thing...
too true....boring
I am liking her more and more lately. Just when you think she is going to do something she goes into something completely different.
If you are interested, she was interviewed today on NPR's Fresh Air.
the refrain to the part without drums and energy really die.
I like this song. It puts a smile on my face and challenges another wrinkle in my brain.
Would much prefer "small blue thing" by Suzanne Vega
kurtster wrote:
yeah, i'm with you.
Ok, another breathy chick an a piano.
yeah, i'm with you.
Saw her last night when she opened for Tom Petty in Atlanta.
She had a great set and was an interesting open. You should go see this tour if you have a chance.
She had a great set and was an interesting open. You should go see this tour if you have a chance.
kurtster wrote:
Ok, another reductionist commenter on a RP comment.
Ok, another breathy chick an a piano.
Ok, another reductionist commenter on a RP comment.
I love Regina's quirkiness! Play more please. 
Interesting. I pretty much hate this song, but there's something there that makes me want to hear what else she's done.
kurtster wrote:
Kurtster for the win!
Ok, another breathy chick an a piano.
Kurtster for the win!
Ok, another breathy chick an a piano.
jberko wrote:
Just a simple spelling error. To quote FredRiley, "I'll get me coat."
That song blew. blue.
Just a simple spelling error. To quote FredRiley, "I'll get me coat."
That song blew.
ziggytrix wrote:
A pale blue dot...
A pale blue dot...
I want to hear more of Regina Spektor on radio paradise :)
This ought to settle the "controversy" below:
After all this time, I still have no idea what this song is about, but I love it. 
Please never play this awful schlock again. Thanks.
Great voice, awful song nonetheless... this is a great example, IMO, that music is not only about nice sounds.
Artists who use phrasing to make a point or paint an emotion do it for me. Yes, I'm a great big 'ol CAKE fan.
sonofpick wrote:
Craptacular.
Craptacular.
scrubbrush wrote:
Hmm, interesting. To me, Blue Lips is one of the best songs on Far. De gustibus non est discutandum, I guess
i like Regina 'cause she's not afraid to be weird but i definitely like several of her other songs better than this one
Hmm, interesting. To me, Blue Lips is one of the best songs on Far. De gustibus non est discutandum, I guess
Can't stand her voice. And I like a lot of artists with "weird" voices (Bjork, Joanna Newsom...)
Mandible wrote:
Nope, that was Malvina Reynolds in 1962! This is interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvina_Reynolds
Thanks Mandible for the info.
Nope, that was Malvina Reynolds in 1962! This is interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvina_Reynolds
Thanks Mandible for the info.
ziakut wrote:
Nope, that was Malvina Reynolds in 1962! This is interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvina_Reynolds
This artist's voice sounds like the vocalist on some of the earlier episodes of 'Weeds'. The lead in tune with the show's credits. 'Tiny Boxes' or something like that. Is this the same artist?
Nope, that was Malvina Reynolds in 1962! This is interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvina_Reynolds
After reading the lyrics (posted below) I like it even more.
This one has really grown on me.
Blue lips? Give the poor girl some oxygen!
Stingray wrote:
Keep RP Weird
Hater-hater - are you a weirdo?
Keep RP Weird
h8rhater wrote:
Hater-hater - are you a weirdo?
Another info for you:
Regina is not the daughter of Phil!
How you feel now...?
Wow. Thanks for that. I feel so much more educated now... poindexter.
Hater-hater - are you a weirdo?
Another info for you:
Regina is not the daughter of Phil!
How you feel now...?
ortallcowgirl wrote:
Vocals are reminiscent of Bjork, IMO.
Its like poetry, especially with her whispy voice!
Vocals are reminiscent of Bjork, IMO.
This artist's voice sounds like the vocalist on some of the earlier episodes of 'Weeds'. The lead in tune with the show's credits. 'Tiny Boxes' or something like that. Is this the same artist?
Blue lips? Blue venes...?
What an ugly thought!
What an ugly thought!
i like Regina 'cause she's not afraid to be weird but i definitely like several of her other songs better than this one
Refreshing
soulcollision wrote:
I don't think she meant this in a literal sense... I've always interpreted it as being more about all the chaos in this world, in which case, blue is definitely the most human color... sad, but true.
Sad, yes and simply the colors of the ocean, sky and our emotions. Beautiful!
I don't think she meant this in a literal sense... I've always interpreted it as being more about all the chaos in this world, in which case, blue is definitely the most human color... sad, but true.
Sad, yes and simply the colors of the ocean, sky and our emotions. Beautiful!
Its like poetry, especially with her whispy voice!
I really like this. Yes I do.