Listening to Over the Rhine on Radio Paradise

Over the Rhine — I Radio Heaven

Album: Films for Radio
Avg rating:

5.7

Your rating:

Total ratings: 263

Released: 2001
Length: 4:38
Plays (last 30 days): 0

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i radio heaven
i get mixed signals
i move the antenna
i switch the channels
i lie in this bed
my satellite dish
is there room in the universe
for one last wish
(i say)

do you read me
over
you wanna come
over

i guess i never told you
'bout this life i'm livin'
it's heaven versus hell
in a split decision
this secret religion is
the best that i've found
i radio heaven
when no one's around
(i say)
do you need me
over
you wanna come
over

this song is grinning
go on and undress it
it's just the beginning
go on and possess it
you're no longer a child now
don't let them molest it
the wound is deep
i'm just trying to confess it

the truth is i bleed you
when these frequencies cut me
i'm a slut with a mission
a singular vision
i radio heaven
i get mixed signals
i move the antenna
i switch the channels

i radio heaven
i get mixed signals
i move the antenna
i switch the channels
i lie in this bed
my satellite dish
is there room in the universe
for one last wish

Comments (40)add comment

Incredibly underrated. Very original and with a 1920’s Berlin vibe.

Posted 4 months ago by iloveradio [ Reply ]

They have produced such amazing stuff. Give them another chance...

Posted 5 years ago by tchamassi [ Reply ]

I rate this song a solid "2". Would rather not suffer through it again.

Posted 7 years ago by AbileneTexas [ Reply ]

Posted 8 years ago by deepwoodskev [ Reply ]

UltraNurd wrote:

Interesting. I think she may be the female version of Thom Yorke.

rsfc_carp wrote:

Strange. I thought the same thing, and I absolutely hate Radiohead, but somehow I like this one.

I was going to post that this was recorded during Open Mike night at the insane asylum...but that's pretty much the same thing that UItraNurd wrote.

rsfc_carp, you can have all of my share of this song.

Posted 8 years ago by kcar [ Reply ]

Clocks of coldplay says you're over the Rhine.Are you?

Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea [ Reply ]

My eyebrows are pressed firmly down on my nose with this one. 1.

Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy [ Reply ]

This is a one-listen song. Even my desk speakers are annoyed.

Posted 8 years ago by kingart [ Reply ]

One of my favorite concerts on 11-11-11: Over the Rhine in Over the Rhine, Cincinnati! Love them

Posted 8 years ago by sparksfry [ Reply ]

They are awesome in concert.

Posted 8 years ago by SFine [ Reply ]

Caught my attention...in a good way.

Posted 8 years ago by eroz [ Reply ]

This is a decent song. Fits right in with the RP playlist.

Posted 8 years ago by Mar-tay [ Reply ]

sarazbear wrote:

you got that right

Posted 16 years ago by OldFrenchie [ Reply ]

It's nice to see that some singers don't let nasty little things like "words" get in the way of their wailing. This is a 1.

Posted 16 years ago by shakylegs [ Reply ]

UltraNurd wrote:

Interesting. I think she may be the female version of Thom Yorke.

...with the distinct difference of little to no songwriting ability IMHO.

Posted 16 years ago by tompoll [ Reply ]

not sure about this...but curious to hear other songs.

Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26 [ Reply ]

Posted 17 years ago by sarazbear [ Reply ]

Brilliant seguÃ© from Joni, you're a bloody genius Bill!

I Radio Heaven Paradise!

Posted 17 years ago by Mari [ Reply ]

UltraNurd wrote:

Interesting. I think she may be the female version of Thom Yorke.

Strange. I thought the same thing, and I absolutely hate Radiohead, but somehow I like this one.

Posted 18 years ago by rsfc_carp [ Reply ]

kudos to radio paradise. i learned about this band from listening to RP. they are outstanding! have not heard a clunker yet.

Posted 18 years ago by buck-arkansas [ Reply ]

Interesting. I think she may be the female version of Thom Yorke.

Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd [ Reply ]

catmaven wrote:

I thought it was a man singing falsetto. You sure?

Sounds like he stubbed his toe really badly...

Posted 18 years ago by strick [ Reply ]

labkpr wrote:

This woman has a passion. Solid 7

I thought it was a man singing falsetto. You sure?

Posted 18 years ago by rKokon [ Reply ]

gjward wrote:

It's great to hear Over the Rhine on RP! I didn't think they were very well know outside of the Cincinnati area.

i think you would be really surprised. I know for sure that they quite often play in Chicago and every year at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. I was clued into them by several friends from all over the country on another band's forum. These guys are awesome, singers, writers, people.

Posted 18 years ago by smilestoomuch [ Reply ]

lily33 wrote:

i kinda like her voice. something about it reminds me of lucinda williams.

Something about the begining that sounded like Concrete Blonde.

Posted 18 years ago by TheLoneIguana [ Reply ]

This woman has a passion. Solid 7

Posted 19 years ago by labkpr [ Reply ]

Admit it. You only play this because it's oh-so-close to I Radio Paradise.

Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie [ Reply ]

It's great to hear Over the Rhine on RP! I didn't think they were very well know outside of the Cincinnati area.

Posted 19 years ago by gjward [ Reply ]

Phaedra wrote:

Not my favorite song , but I hear so little of this band that its welcome. Better stuff is off: Eve Good Dog Bad Dog Patience (pimp)

I actually really like this album... I think there are many songs on it that are superior to this one... like those that actually have melodies. I have to admit that I find her voice quite sexy. :oops:

Posted 20 years ago by jennywho [ Reply ]

Aieeeee, uuuhhhh, bleeeh

Posted 21 years ago by Jonno [ Reply ]

Melodramatic and tortured can be cool if properly executed. I like this one.

Posted 22 years ago by nolands [ Reply ]

I\'m glad RP introduced me to this band. Their Fairport Diary is one of my favourite songs at the moment and this one is another reason for getting to know them better.