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Hem — The Fire Thief
Album: Eveningland
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Released: 2005
Length: 3:59
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Wouldn't be the first time love made a fool of me
Wouldn't even care but now you're here to see
It comes as no surprise
Just leave the light on

What I wouldn't give if you could have it all
The sun that's going down the bed that breaks the fall
The cradle and the bow
So you can take comfort now
You can take comfort now...

Sometimes a heart can break and make its own relief
The way a cold dark night invites the fire thief
He wants to show us how
So we can take comfort now
We can take comfort now
We can take comfort now

Leave the light on...
Comments (215)add comment
There is a thin line between syrup and honey.
This is one toe inside the honey side of the line.
Posted 11 months ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 gmichaelt wrote:

It's looking like he will be in 2025. Time will tell, though.
idiot. Get stuffed.

Posted 11 months ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
"Who can turn the world on with her smile..."
Nice song even with this theme song in my head now
Posted 1 year ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
 gmichaelt wrote:

It's looking like he will be in 2025. Time will tell, though.


wtf?!
Posted 2 years ago by Jimusics    [ Reply ]
This is really very pretty.
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Great Voice!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Exquisite.  Thanks again, RP.
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Motel 6 theme song?
Posted 5 years ago by NatureDeficit    [ Reply ]
Some voices can scoop/slide in my ears all day long...
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Do you know how much the electric bill is going to be
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:
Trump wasn't President in 2005.
 
It's looking like he will be in 2025. Time will tell, though.
Posted 6 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:

And we had two Awesome Wars going just great, and Katrina, and three more years of the Stupidest President in History. Yee ha. 2005.

 
Trump wasn't President in 2005.


Posted 7 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Is it just me, or does this sound a lot like 10K Maniacs with Mary Ramsey doing lead vocals?
Posted 7 years ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
  coloradojohn wrote:
This gem from Hem always takes me back to '05, a glorious year: Tokyo was the Center of the Freaking Universe; Work was plentiful and Play was never better...

  
MassivRuss wrote:

And we had two Awesome Wars going just great, and Katrina, and three more years of the Stupidest President in History. Yee ha. 2005.

 
"Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves?"
Posted 7 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
music to be in a coma by....

 
what was that? ...  oh ... yeah ... hey, is that a chandelier floating down onto my head?
Posted 8 years ago by Algis    [ Reply ]
music to be in a coma by....
Posted 8 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Such a sweet voice.
Posted 8 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Bumped this from 8 to 9.  I needed a good cry, and this song just gently soothed me into it. It's beautiful...{#Meditate}


(sigh...   )

yes, Sandy Denny and Karen Carpenter gentleness in ways

 


Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
We'll leave the light on for you.

 
Posted 9 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the Coors. A little over produced for my taste or maybe current mood but I like it.
Posted 9 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 Pedro1874 wrote:

I knew there would be a great comment by Cynaera for this gorgeous track.  We all miss your comments.  RIP Ann {#Sunny}

 
Hear, hear.

 
Posted 9 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
 suesblues wrote:
{#Moon}{#Stop}{#Beat}{#Frustrated}

there's too much sentimental slop on this station lately....
sorry, I've been a loyal fan for the last two years but lately have been having to hit the PSD button so often it can't keep up with me......

 
Wow, I looked over your song ratings, and I wouldn't disagree with you on what I scanned.  But in this case, I do disagree.
Posted 9 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
{#Moon}{#Stop}{#Beat}{#Frustrated}

there's too much sentimental slop on this station lately....
sorry, I've been a loyal fan for the last two years but lately have been having to hit the PSD button so often it can't keep up with me......
Posted 10 years ago by suesblues    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This is so good... It's evening, I worked my assets off, I'm sunburned and at least two muscles in my leg may never walk again, but I have a prism in my window, and the sun is creating rainbows that are dancing all over my walls. And this song is so relaxing and pleasant... All those jagged edges are rounded, and I feel like life isn't so bad. Cats are sacked out. Let's just keep this rather Zen moment for a little while longer - tomorrow comes too soon. {#Sunny}{#Meditate}

 
I knew there would be a great comment by Cynaera for this gorgeous track.  We all miss your comments.  RIP Ann {#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Lots of love for this song, but not from me.  I cannot stand Hem. If I have to hear this in a commercial, I can tolerate it--but that's where it belongs.
Posted 10 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
This gem from Hem always takes me back to '05, a glorious year: Tokyo was the Center of the Freaking Universe; Work was plentiful and Play was never better...

 
And we had two Awesome Wars going just great, and Katrina, and three more years of the Stupidest President in History. Yee ha. 2005.
Posted 11 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
This gem from Hem always takes me back to '05, a glorious year: Tokyo was the Center of the Freaking Universe; Work was plentiful and Play was never better...
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Overall reminds me of a cleaner sounding, happier K's Choice.
Posted 11 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

There is something very 70s about this song.  It reminds me of childhood.  Happy times. 



 
Yeah, in a sort of Karen Carpenter  / AM radio way.  I hear it too!
Posted 11 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
mmmm.....{#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
 bluecshells wrote:
Love HEM

 
..love her..8!..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]

There is something very 70s about this song.  It reminds me of childhood.  Happy times. 


Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
{#Boohoo}
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Beautiful
Posted 12 years ago by slieve    [ Reply ]
She's singing to me. Ok...she's not...but I wish she was.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
..hem meet me; me this is hem..dunno if it's love at 1st listen, but it's close..thx RP!..
Posted 12 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
Agreed that it's been around a little too long. also i like it. hmmm. time to let go.
Posted 12 years ago by jyoull    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
This has been on the playlist too often for too long.  
Posted 12 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


Karen Carpenter was one of the most talented vocalists of the 20th century and her spirit demands an apology.{#Snooty}
 
YO!  I love KC!!!   {#High-five}
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Bump +1 to 8 having stood the test of a little time   ;-)
Posted 12 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Next time I want to seduce a single mom in a trailer park, ill be sure to bring this along... good with red wine and crickets after the kid is asleep,,, zzzzzzzzzz oops... its the afternoon and id rather have upbeat music now....
Posted 12 years ago by Blastcat900    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this before, this is really nice!
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.............
Posted 12 years ago by dw    [ Reply ]
awful, please make it stop, can't stand this {#Sick}{#Stop}
Posted 12 years ago by suesblues    [ Reply ]
Just heard this last night in the movie "Wedding Daze" with Jason Biggs and Isla Fisher.  Not a good movie, though it had some funny writing in it...
Posted 12 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
 d-don wrote:
Soothing and pleasing. 9
 
I concur.

Posted 13 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
Soothing and pleasing. 9
Posted 13 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
like sandy denny....
Posted 13 years ago by d16rr702    [ Reply ]
 Kilroy wrote:

Paging Karen Carpenter.....It's the 70's calling.


 

Karen Carpenter was one of the most talented vocalists of the 20th century and her spirit demands an apology.{#Snooty}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 SheRidesABeemer wrote:
Reminds me of the Cowboy Junkies...nice
 

Ahhhh that is why I hate it.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Forgot how much I love Hem once upon a time. Their first two albums were my favorite and then I'm not sure what happened.  Still a great tune.
Posted 13 years ago by juliamak    [ Reply ]
 dcdude wrote:
Nice song from a pleasant album.  Great for snuggling or calming one down during rush hour.

 

Yes, this is a very nice tune. 

People from DC have great taste in music {#High-five}.  
Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the Cowboy Junkies...nice
Posted 13 years ago by SheRidesABeemer    [ Reply ]
Love HEM
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Thank you, Bill and RP, for once again exposing me (!!) to an artist whom I most likely would never have heard anywhere else, which is saying a lot since I have satellite radio in my car, cable music channels at my disposal at home (most of them *oughtta* go in the disposal!) as well as apple TV for streaming web music (always on RP!). I clicked through the link to buy the mp3 cd on Amazon. First time I've ever downloaded an mp3 album - I own many hundreds of "real" CDs and it's hard to make the switch, but hey - ya gotta get with the times at some point! (I mention this only because I like to remind listeners that RP gets a lil monetary compensation whenever listeners click through to Amazon or iTunes from the RP website) Thanks again!
Posted 13 years ago by choffman2001    [ Reply ]
Bumped this from 8 to 9.  I needed a good cry, and this song just gently soothed me into it. It's beautiful...{#Meditate}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Me like! 1st time hearing this artist - 8!
Posted 13 years ago by alaken    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

Couldn't agree more. And great for snuggling, especially if the other person looks like the lead singer ;-)
 
she looks a bit like Lea Thompson
Posted 13 years ago by vicariance    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.  Love a new discovery.
Posted 13 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
What other station would seque from Procol Harum to Hem? Bill, you are simply the BEST. 

 
Couldn't agree more. And great for snuggling, especially if the other person looks like the lead singer ;-)

Posted 14 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Zep wrote:
Mostly harmless.
Time for a Jynnan Tonnyx.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
nice voice though
Posted 14 years ago by mapman    [ Reply ]
She sings right in key, like Margot Timmons.  I always appreciate that.  I don't mind the sleepiness; I need sleep sometimes.
Posted 14 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
 drife wrote:

Clearly, you are smoking too much crack.

 
Clearly, you are not smoking enough.

Posted 14 years ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
 Kilroy wrote:

Paging Karen Carpenter.....It's the 70's calling.


 
Clearly, you are smoking too much crack.

Posted 14 years ago by drife    [ Reply ]

Paging Karen Carpenter.....It's the 70's calling.


Posted 14 years ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
 Caribbeing wrote:
soporific.
 
Um, why not just use the {#Sleep} icon? Soporific means "sleep-inducing" afterall.

I love this song, because it induces sleep, which is one of those weird things I can't seem to master.

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
soporific.
Posted 14 years ago by Caribbeing    [ Reply ]
This is so good... It's evening, I worked my assets off, I'm sunburned and at least two muscles in my leg may never walk again, but I have a prism in my window, and the sun is creating rainbows that are dancing all over my walls. And this song is so relaxing and pleasant... All those jagged edges are rounded, and I feel like life isn't so bad. Cats are sacked out. Let's just keep this rather Zen moment for a little while longer - tomorrow comes too soon. {#Sunny}{#Meditate}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I know it's not entirely this artist's fault, but the last 4 songs (Baker Street, that Hans Zimmer ditty, To Sheila, this one) could be the featured hits for a new K-Tel album: Boredom Rock!
Posted 14 years ago by byebyedelray    [ Reply ]
nite nite....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 14 years ago by linzie    [ Reply ]
 pierpod wrote:
{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}
 
Are those French Kisses??

Posted 14 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
Mostly harmless.
Posted 14 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
The strings make it.
Posted 14 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 spacemoose wrote:
Didn't you read the guys post?  Snuggling is way to feminine...
 
But snuggling often leads to other things ..... {#Wink}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 fuh2 wrote:
Too slow, mellow and feminine for me.
 
Nothing wrong with slow, mellow and feminine.
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
 spacemoose wrote:

Didn't you read the guys post?  Snuggling is way to feminine...

 
The what I like about RP listeners.  They know how to communicate!   

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

Dude, see dcdude below....slow and mellow songs can be useful.....{#Wink}
 
Didn't you read the guys post?  Snuggling is way to feminine...

Posted 14 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
this is why i listen to radio paradise
works well with tv sports
sort of strange contrast but provides unique insight
Posted 14 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
hem
Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 fuh2 wrote:
Too slow, mellow and feminine for me.
 
Dude, see dcdude below....slow and mellow songs can be useful.....{#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Too slow, mellow and feminine for me.
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Nice song from a pleasant album.  Great for snuggling or calming one down during rush hour.

Posted 15 years ago by dcdude    [ Reply ]

Excellent. Truly excellent. I have loved the transition of the playlist today. From rocking out with Ozzy, Foo Fighters and Led Zepplin flowing eloquently to chilling out with this does a good morning make.



Posted 15 years ago by mmshock    [ Reply ]
The most amazing voice I've never heard... ever.
Posted 15 years ago by Mookada    [ Reply ]
What other station would seque from Procol Harum to Hem? Bill, you are simply the BEST. 

Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Love this, haven't heard it in a while.
Posted 15 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
 gabbadar wrote:
Is this disk any comparison to Rabit Songs?
 
I tend to like this album better, especially lyrically. {#Music}

Posted 15 years ago by indigosun    [ Reply ]

very, very nice.


Posted 15 years ago by gormeister    [ Reply ]
Hem is just amazing.  I would give anything to see them live!
Posted 15 years ago by SalemSounds    [ Reply ]
Definite Everything But the Girl overtones in the quiet prettiness and absolute lack of edges.
Posted 15 years ago by FrankMc    [ Reply ]
Is this disk any comparison to Rabit Songs?
Posted 15 years ago by gabbadar    [ Reply ]
sublime
Posted 15 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]
SYG
Posted 15 years ago by sonofpick    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Annie Haslam and Rennaissance.
Posted 15 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}{#Heartkiss}{#Kiss}


Posted 15 years ago by pierpod    [ Reply ]

This is just serene, I love Hem & I'd really like to see them live on 2009.

....and the Alison Krauss + Hem idea would be a magical pairing.
Posted 15 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]

Run Hem and Allison Kraus side by side - wow, beautiful voices here . . . roll into stones Heaven?



Posted 15 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Real pretty tune! Thanks Bill for yet another group I'd never heard of.
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
 stewliscious wrote:
reminds me of some cheesy 70's singer, but I cant think of who.  Plenty-o-cheese factor.
 
Melanie??
Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Very easy to listen too, beautiful!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
reminds me of some cheesy 70's singer, but I cant think of who.  Plenty-o-cheese factor.
Posted 16 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]
Like the Indigo Girls' little sister(s).
(To my taste, that would be a compliment.)

New and improved lady-ballads, now with less twang.
Posted 16 years ago by notremotely    [ Reply ]
Ok wow, what a perfect followup to the Pumpkins. Great musical moments today.
Posted 16 years ago by distortedstar    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Cowboy Junkies, with less whining.
Posted 16 years ago by curufinwe    [ Reply ]
I really like the subtle instrumental flourishes. Loverly!
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
This is an example of how well HEM's music is evolving, but Rabbit Songs is still their best over-all effort.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
sweet jane... sweet jane... wha? no dat aint it
Posted 16 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
This is great. And I've never yet found any HEM music I don't like.
Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
i think they did a real disservice to themselves by selling the rights to this and Half Acre to State Farm or whichever insurance company... hearing it on television all the time had the effect of heightening the already considerable muzac-y quality of the music...
Posted 16 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
What a voice. Wow.
Yah...
Posted 16 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
a noodle to nowhere
Posted 16 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
What a voice. Wow.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Beautiful, even by Hem standards.
Posted 16 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
rtkmusic wrote:
curious - exactly how does one steal fire?
Read your Prometheus.
Posted 16 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
curious - exactly how does one steal fire?
Posted 16 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
Smoooth !!
Posted 16 years ago by barryboy    [ Reply ]
beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
Posted 16 years ago by Kismet    [ Reply ]
Favorite song from my favorite band!
Posted 16 years ago by Duluoz    [ Reply ]