Wish I may, wish I might

It's one thing to "discover" a new music group you get on a visceral level. It's completely another to find one that's been around for a long time and you've missed. I guess you can choose to think, "Man, I feel cheated, how many years have I missed listening to these people?" or you could say, "Phew...I almost misssed them." I think I'll choose the second today. I started listening to The Frames because of an email I get from e-town, and meandered here and there checking them out. Wow. Wow. Just wow. I've heard of them, but never listened to them. Gamazing.

There is one song I've listened to I don't know how many times in less than an hour, different versions, different settings, and I am awed. It's really a simple tune, but it's hitting me between the eyes. Chills and all. I've added one version from projectplaylist to my little purple player down there at the bottom of the page, but you can also listen here, and this version is different. Looks like they often put a different twist on it. The bridge with the music from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is haunting in the Rhapsody version. I'm going to post the lyrics here and also double post this on anaudienceofme, because it is just what I needed today as far as my writing goes. Funny how things work out that way.

Star Star
Star star teach me how to shine shine
Teach me so I know what's going on in your mind
'Cause I don't understand these people
Who say the hill's too steep
Well they talk and talk forever
But they just never climb
Falling down into situations
Bringing out the best in you
You're flat on your back again
And star you're every word I'm heeding
Can you help me to see I'm lost in the marsh

Star star teach me how to shine shine
Teach me so I know what's going on in your mind
'Cause I don't understand these people
Who say we're all asleep
They'll toss and turn forever
But no rest will they find...

(The Frames, from Setlist and Dance the Devil)