Alison Krauss & Union Station — Lie Awake
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I wanna run away
Don't come out looking 'round
Too busy dealing with it on my own
He's right behind me
Please God I can't be found
Don't cast another stone
Feel out the night, until the sunrise
The City tells me not to go 'til dawn
And if he wakes that's when my heart breaks
And I'm as good as gone
How do I lie awake now
When I know I've got to be moving on
How do I lie awake now
When nothing's right and nothing's wrong
And in the end
Will we make amends
Just like we're face to face another dawn
And in the light, or when the moon shines
Will you take me on home
How do I lie awake now
When I know I've got to be moving on
How do I lie awake now
When nothing's right and nothing's wrong
[repeat]
Don't come out looking 'round
Too busy dealing with it on my own
He's right behind me
Please God I can't be found
Don't cast another stone
Feel out the night, until the sunrise
The City tells me not to go 'til dawn
And if he wakes that's when my heart breaks
And I'm as good as gone
How do I lie awake now
When I know I've got to be moving on
How do I lie awake now
When nothing's right and nothing's wrong
And in the end
Will we make amends
Just like we're face to face another dawn
And in the light, or when the moon shines
Will you take me on home
How do I lie awake now
When I know I've got to be moving on
How do I lie awake now
When nothing's right and nothing's wrong
[repeat]
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Top gal.
Does not get better than this!
These vocal harmonics in the refrain get me everytime. Perfect song 
DoctorHooey wrote:
Agreed, written by her brother and Angel Snow
incredible song, incredibly restrained yet passionate performance. A+
Agreed, written by her brother and Angel Snow
ExpatLarry wrote:
My guitars hang on my wall collecting dust.
Back when I was in my early thirties and had bought a nice acoustic guitar so I "could start playin' again" Alison Krauss was somebody I started listening to because of the acoustic guitar playing. I was aiming a little high there. The guitar is in the closet nowadays, but I still like Alison Krauss and her fine band, so not a total loss.
My guitars hang on my wall collecting dust.
If it was not for this station i would have never heard of Allison krause , curse you commercial radio, LLRP
Back when I was in my early thirties and had bought a nice acoustic guitar so I "could start playin' again" Alison Krauss was somebody I started listening to because of the acoustic guitar playing. I was aiming a little high there. The guitar is in the closet nowadays, but I still like Alison Krauss and her fine band, so not a total loss.
incredible song, incredibly restrained yet passionate performance. A+
Surprisingly I like this
jelgator wrote:
Oh my yes! Had a front row seat and her chin angle right at me for most of the concert . . . epic awesome concert! Tremendous talent across the board.
She is fantastic.
Oh my yes! Had a front row seat and her chin angle right at me for most of the concert . . . epic awesome concert! Tremendous talent across the board.
She is fantastic.
Skydog wrote:
Alison Krauss sounds good after anyone!
who would have thought that Alison Krauss would have sounded good after Radiohead?
Alison Krauss sounds good after anyone!
who would have thought that Alison Krauss would have sounded good after Radiohead?
Beautiful voice and a talented band-
ive always loved her voice... i usually hate it when singers sound the same every song yet some singers have such distinguished likeable voices we prefer to our ears this is the case with allison and in certain accompaniments and or lyrical structures
lkovathana wrote:
Oh, that's how that happens? I had Grateful Dead and Dire Straits CDs once - now I only have their covers. Have been mystified forever where the CD's went off to, glad to know that my car is enjoying them in my stead.
I love this song! So embarrassing though - I had the physical CD and now it's trapped in my car for all time. Every now and then my car comes out of its coma and coughs one up.
Oh, that's how that happens? I had Grateful Dead and Dire Straits CDs once - now I only have their covers. Have been mystified forever where the CD's went off to, glad to know that my car is enjoying them in my stead.
I love this song! So embarrassing though - I had the physical CD and now it's trapped in my car for all time. Every now and then my car comes out of its coma and coughs one up.
Enjoyable
Great voice Allison Krauss!
Wonderful lyrics and music. Great radio lists with room for everyone's comments.
Webfoot wrote:
That's encouraging. Mine's still not final after 3 years, and it's been a hellish journey. Starting to get better, and have a very meaningful new friend. Also seeing AK & US in July. Can't wait :)
Alright, 7 to 8.
I saw her in concert at the Portland Zoo amphitheater before my divorce in 2000. Confirmed my thinking that life could be better and I could be happier. It was all true. I re-married (not Alison) and have been living a much happier life for the last 12 years.
I saw her in concert at the Portland Zoo amphitheater before my divorce in 2000. Confirmed my thinking that life could be better and I could be happier. It was all true. I re-married (not Alison) and have been living a much happier life for the last 12 years.
That's encouraging. Mine's still not final after 3 years, and it's been a hellish journey. Starting to get better, and have a very meaningful new friend. Also seeing AK & US in July. Can't wait :)
WonderLizard wrote:
There are 23 bridges in and around Washington. I wonder which one you live under. BTW, what Bosami said.
Fire good ,,,Hate Bad
There are 23 bridges in and around Washington. I wonder which one you live under. BTW, what Bosami said.
Fire good ,,,Hate Bad
rdo wrote:
Disagree...and, BTW, I find your posts filler, at best...I read the first few words and thats about it...There are many great comments here at RP. None from you.
There are 23 bridges in and around Washington. I wonder which one you live under. BTW, what Bosami said.
Disagree...and, BTW, I find your posts filler, at best...I read the first few words and thats about it...There are many great comments here at RP. None from you.
There are 23 bridges in and around Washington. I wonder which one you live under. BTW, what Bosami said.
rdo wrote:
Disagree...and, BTW, I find your posts filler, at best...I read the first few words and thats about it...There are many great comments here at RP. None from you.
Oh burn. Look at you go, master wordsmith.
My favorite comments are usually: 10!!!!! or GODLIKE with the occasional BARF (in all caps of course) thrown in to balance things out.
Your suggestion of 'engage or go away' is curious considering the overwhelming presence of benignity on this forum. I thought the idea was to express one's thoughts regarding the music - not vitriolic dick-wagging at other poster's comments. But you have at it.
This song is most excellent btw.
Disagree...and, BTW, I find your posts filler, at best...I read the first few words and thats about it...There are many great comments here at RP. None from you.
Oh burn. Look at you go, master wordsmith.
My favorite comments are usually: 10!!!!! or GODLIKE with the occasional BARF (in all caps of course) thrown in to balance things out.
Your suggestion of 'engage or go away' is curious considering the overwhelming presence of benignity on this forum. I thought the idea was to express one's thoughts regarding the music - not vitriolic dick-wagging at other poster's comments. But you have at it.
This song is most excellent btw.
WonderLizard wrote:
I have rarely, if ever, read a more vile, vicious, personal, trollish attack in these threads. Buddy, you need to get over yourself.
Disagree...and, BTW, I find your posts filler, at best...I read the first few words and thats about it...There are many great comments here at RP. None from you.
I have rarely, if ever, read a more vile, vicious, personal, trollish attack in these threads. Buddy, you need to get over yourself.
Disagree...and, BTW, I find your posts filler, at best...I read the first few words and thats about it...There are many great comments here at RP. None from you.
rdo wrote:
I have rarely, if ever, read a more vile, vicious, personal, trollish attack in these threads. Buddy, you need to get over yourself.
calypsus_1 wrote:
Just few words, not about songs, but about RP:
I'm not sure, but I think some changes to the site of RP, can lead, for members and visitors, to a certain disinterest and withdrawal of participation, such as exclusion of the option "Request this song" exclusion of "web-camera studio", excluding the option "online members", the constant appeal to "HD Slideshow" (function dispensable, who is passively watching repeated random images? when there are numerous sites specialized in high-quality images, with slide-show?). I think the most important in a website is the interest shown by the airplay, but also by the interactivity of the forums, comments, etc.. It is important to note that the season of RP is alive, attended and participated. For this to happen, it is of any interest that people are focused on the pages of songs, for all reasons.
I have never seen you once reply to another commenter's post. Never. You write rebarbative comments that no one understands, and I am making major allowances for the language barrier. You take up more bandwidth than any other commenter, more than the next 20 highest combined. Your comments are 50,000 feet above the rest in terms of their condescension. You post adverts and plugs and meaningless promotional materials for bands. You waste my time.
Start engagng, or go away.
Just few words, not about songs, but about RP:
I'm not sure, but I think some changes to the site of RP, can lead, for members and visitors, to a certain disinterest and withdrawal of participation, such as exclusion of the option "Request this song" exclusion of "web-camera studio", excluding the option "online members", the constant appeal to "HD Slideshow" (function dispensable, who is passively watching repeated random images? when there are numerous sites specialized in high-quality images, with slide-show?). I think the most important in a website is the interest shown by the airplay, but also by the interactivity of the forums, comments, etc.. It is important to note that the season of RP is alive, attended and participated. For this to happen, it is of any interest that people are focused on the pages of songs, for all reasons.
I have never seen you once reply to another commenter's post. Never. You write rebarbative comments that no one understands, and I am making major allowances for the language barrier. You take up more bandwidth than any other commenter, more than the next 20 highest combined. Your comments are 50,000 feet above the rest in terms of their condescension. You post adverts and plugs and meaningless promotional materials for bands. You waste my time.
Start engagng, or go away.
I have rarely, if ever, read a more vile, vicious, personal, trollish attack in these threads. Buddy, you need to get over yourself.
good set today!
9 goes to 10
genius
genius
bokey wrote:
I love her more.
This is not a race.
I love her more.
This is not a race.
gjeeg wrote:
I love her more.
Allison, I love you.
I love her more.
10 "1 vote", 16 "3 vote"... wash your ear conducts with boric acid!!!
Wow do I like this song!
stunning voice, delightful rhythms and strings
Honest, beautiful, real and great musicianship! Saw her/them live in Austin. Just phenomenal.
Stingray wrote:
Never could forgive her for stealing When You Say Nothing at All from Keith Whitley when the corpse was still warm but this might be the song that will make me forgive and forget. Excellent....
REAL MUSIC...
Never could forgive her for stealing When You Say Nothing at All from Keith Whitley when the corpse was still warm but this might be the song that will make me forgive and forget. Excellent....
Tippster wrote:
Wailin' Jennies formed in 2002.
AKUS formed in 1987.
Who is echoing whom?
"They ain't even Old-Timey!" Just kidding... Jennies suffer from the same type of angel-voice.
Wailin' Jennies formed in 2002.
AKUS formed in 1987.
Who is echoing whom?
"They ain't even Old-Timey!" Just kidding... Jennies suffer from the same type of angel-voice.
...... luv it a lotExactly. Well put.
REAL MUSIC...
And of course, as if just now, for this very one moment, this, this song, her voice, the tune, everything, is just right. Sadly
I took my family to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville a few years ago, and there she was - totally mesmerizing in everything she did, said, sang, breathed.... It was a real joy to see her, especially in that fun and open venue - and we had great seats.
8 > 9 Webfoot wrote:
Been there...done that...agree completely.
Alright, 7 to 8.
I saw her in concert at the Portland Zoo amphitheater before my divorce in 2000. Confirmed my thinking that life could be better and I could be happier. It was all true. I re-married (not Alison) and have been living a much happier life for the last 12 years.
I saw her in concert at the Portland Zoo amphitheater before my divorce in 2000. Confirmed my thinking that life could be better and I could be happier. It was all true. I re-married (not Alison) and have been living a much happier life for the last 12 years.
Been there...done that...agree completely.
Alright, 7 to 8.
I saw her in concert at the Portland Zoo amphitheater before my divorce in 2000. Confirmed my thinking that life could be better and I could be happier. It was all true. I re-married (not Alison) and have been living a much happier life for the last 12 years.
I saw her in concert at the Portland Zoo amphitheater before my divorce in 2000. Confirmed my thinking that life could be better and I could be happier. It was all true. I re-married (not Alison) and have been living a much happier life for the last 12 years.
Allison, I love you.
Beautiful song.
sweet
So soothing after Tori's screech fest.
My auditory senses really need a cigarette...right about NOW. ...and I don't even smoke. Hmmm....
Alison Angel..... what a lovely voice.
My favourite!
ThePoose wrote:
Wailin' Jennies formed in 2002.
AKUS formed in 1987.
Who is echoing whom?
Echoes of the Wailin' Jennies
Wailin' Jennies formed in 2002.
AKUS formed in 1987.
Who is echoing whom?
ThePoose wrote:
Certainly!
Echoes of the Wailin' Jennies
Certainly!
High tide and green grass - said Bill!
Cliche, yes.
But voice of an angel.
But voice of an angel.
Echoes of the Wailin' Jennies
Not something I'd usually be into - but I find myself quite enjoying this one! :)
Thanks, krysthal, for getting us back on track—and ditto on your comment!
OK, the last couple of comments got a bit weird below... so I'll take us back to what these comments were really designed to do. Alison has such a beautiful voice, I can always tell it's her, and the Union Station are awesome. Played a lot here, but yet another reason why I love to listen to RP!
rdo:
I think you, already several times, you make replicas to my comments, in a manner no cortez, until overt and rude, which to me makes me think that goes for a lot of frustration there. Probably you need some new friends. So you not talk to me never more.
calypsus_1 wrote:
Just few words, not about songs, but about RP:
I'm not sure, but I think some changes to the site of RP, can lead, for members and visitors, to a certain disinterest and withdrawal of participation, such as exclusion of the option "Request this song" exclusion of "web-camera studio", excluding the option "online members", the constant appeal to "HD Slideshow" (function dispensable, who is passively watching repeated random images? when there are numerous sites specialized in high-quality images, with slide-show?). I think the most important in a website is the interest shown by the airplay, but also by the interactivity of the forums, comments, etc.. It is important to note that the season of RP is alive, attended and participated. For this to happen, it is of any interest that people are focused on the pages of songs, for all reasons.
I have never seen you once reply to another commenter's post. Never. You write rebarbative comments that no one understands, and I am making major allowances for the language barrier. You take up more bandwidth than any other commenter, more than the next 20 highest combined. Your comments are 50,000 feet above the rest in terms of their condescension. You post adverts and plugs and meaningless promotional materials for bands. You waste my time.
Start engagng, or go away.
Just few words, not about songs, but about RP:
I'm not sure, but I think some changes to the site of RP, can lead, for members and visitors, to a certain disinterest and withdrawal of participation, such as exclusion of the option "Request this song" exclusion of "web-camera studio", excluding the option "online members", the constant appeal to "HD Slideshow" (function dispensable, who is passively watching repeated random images? when there are numerous sites specialized in high-quality images, with slide-show?). I think the most important in a website is the interest shown by the airplay, but also by the interactivity of the forums, comments, etc.. It is important to note that the season of RP is alive, attended and participated. For this to happen, it is of any interest that people are focused on the pages of songs, for all reasons.
I have never seen you once reply to another commenter's post. Never. You write rebarbative comments that no one understands, and I am making major allowances for the language barrier. You take up more bandwidth than any other commenter, more than the next 20 highest combined. Your comments are 50,000 feet above the rest in terms of their condescension. You post adverts and plugs and meaningless promotional materials for bands. You waste my time.
Start engagng, or go away.
INCREDIBLE, REAL MUSIC!
AWESOME!
Cynaera wrote:
"Just can't imagine why this was said."
Because the song evoked these images.......some people are drawn to think that way. Me too.
I've pinpointed the art that should go with this song:
Wulfing Art
She was a child of the Holocaust - she witnessed all manner of atrocity around her, yet she was able to produce the beautiful, ethereal works that survived that horrific time. Someone found one of her drawings, trampled in the mud, and rescued it. How someone so oppressed and persecuted could produce such beautiful, calming images is not so much a mystery as a testimony to ourselves.
Wulfing Art
She was a child of the Holocaust - she witnessed all manner of atrocity around her, yet she was able to produce the beautiful, ethereal works that survived that horrific time. Someone found one of her drawings, trampled in the mud, and rescued it. How someone so oppressed and persecuted could produce such beautiful, calming images is not so much a mystery as a testimony to ourselves.
"Just can't imagine why this was said."
Because the song evoked these images.......some people are drawn to think that way. Me too.
this song and group are really growing on me.
Just few words, not about songs, but about RP:
I'm not sure, but I think some changes to the site of RP, can lead, for members and visitors, to a certain disinterest and withdrawal of participation, such as exclusion of the option "Request this song" exclusion of "web-camera studio", excluding the option "online members", the constant appeal to "HD Slideshow" (function dispensable, who is passively watching repeated random images? when there are numerous sites specialized in high-quality images, with slide-show?). I think the most important in a website is the interest shown by the airplay, but also by the interactivity of the forums, comments, etc.. It is important to note that the season of RP is alive, attended and participated. For this to happen, it is of any interest that people are focused on the pages of songs, for all reasons.
coyote620 wrote:
How bizarre! What was the first gig?
Saw them recently in concert. Great show. Second concert in a row I've seen where the lead female had just broken her foot and had to sit in a chair the whole time.
How bizarre! What was the first gig?
Saw them recently in concert. Great show. Second concert in a row I've seen where the lead female had just broken her foot and had to sit in a chair the whole time.
ddog wrote:
Splendid tune, album, band, etc.
Alison and Union Station make great music, a true symbiotic relationship!
Splendid tune, album, band, etc.
Alison and Union Station make great music, a true symbiotic relationship!
Touching and sincere. I love this song and voice.
Cynaera wrote:
Just can't imagine why this was said.
I've pinpointed the art that should go with this song:
Wulfing Art
She was a child of the Holocaust - she witnessed all manner of atrocity around her, yet she was able to produce the beautiful, ethereal works that survived that horrific time. Someone found one of her drawings, trampled in the mud, and rescued it. How someone so oppressed and persecuted could produce such beautiful, calming images is not so much a mystery as a testimony to ourselves.
Wulfing Art
She was a child of the Holocaust - she witnessed all manner of atrocity around her, yet she was able to produce the beautiful, ethereal works that survived that horrific time. Someone found one of her drawings, trampled in the mud, and rescued it. How someone so oppressed and persecuted could produce such beautiful, calming images is not so much a mystery as a testimony to ourselves.
Just can't imagine why this was said.
cc_rider wrote:
I just keep saying that! Love her voice.
Ever since I first heard Ms. Krauss I've been captivated. She could sing a phone book and I'd still listen.
I just keep saying that! Love her voice.
Been a fan since "Rising Sand", what a great voice, love the instrumentation and arrangement on this tune. Vocal harmonies are awesome. It's well produced but not over produced.
Alison Krauss has one of the most beautiful voices ever!
Cynaera wrote:
Her work is gorgeous! I agree with you...it doesn't seem like this came from someone who was experiencing the very worst humankind can be. What a gift she gave us. Thank you for sharing!
I've pinpointed the art that should go with this song:
Wulfing Art
She was a child of the Holocaust - she witnessed all manner of atrocity around her, yet she was able to produce the beautiful, ethereal works that survived that horrific time. Someone found one of her drawings, trampled in the mud, and rescued it. How someone so oppressed and persecuted could produce such beautiful, calming images is not so much a mystery as a testimony to ourselves.
Wulfing Art
She was a child of the Holocaust - she witnessed all manner of atrocity around her, yet she was able to produce the beautiful, ethereal works that survived that horrific time. Someone found one of her drawings, trampled in the mud, and rescued it. How someone so oppressed and persecuted could produce such beautiful, calming images is not so much a mystery as a testimony to ourselves.
Her work is gorgeous! I agree with you...it doesn't seem like this came from someone who was experiencing the very worst humankind can be. What a gift she gave us. Thank you for sharing!
I've pinpointed the art that should go with this song:
Wulfing Art
She was a child of the Holocaust - she witnessed all manner of atrocity around her, yet she was able to produce the beautiful, ethereal works that survived that horrific time. Someone found one of her drawings, trampled in the mud, and rescued it. How someone so oppressed and persecuted could produce such beautiful, calming images is not so much a mystery as a testimony to ourselves.
Wulfing Art
She was a child of the Holocaust - she witnessed all manner of atrocity around her, yet she was able to produce the beautiful, ethereal works that survived that horrific time. Someone found one of her drawings, trampled in the mud, and rescued it. How someone so oppressed and persecuted could produce such beautiful, calming images is not so much a mystery as a testimony to ourselves.
Candy. Pure and simple.
word!
xtalman wrote:
xtalman wrote:
Whose the soulless bastard who rated this a 1?
8 > 9
What talent....
Ever since I first heard Ms. Krauss I've been captivated. She could sing a phone book and I'd still listen.
Whose the soulless bastard who rated this a 1?
8 > 9
Good for the ears
Makes it fine to be a man..................fabulous BAND too!
PA1749 wrote:
Ya gotta be good to hold your own with the Mighty Plant!
She is a Muse. Her voice is captivating.
Ya gotta be good to hold your own with the Mighty Plant!
She is a Muse. Her voice is captivating.
Easy on the ears (and the eyes).
elitry wrote:
Yep. Me too.
in. love.
Yep. Me too.
in. love.
This damn song's starting to give me shivers—good shivers—when I hear.
For the 1 sucko-barfo. I'd like to know what is God-like for you.
She just keeps getting better. Such a nice voice.
Nice!
What a great song!
Natalie Merchant followed by Alison and US, this is great.
This band just get better and better. A superb mix of talents.
This band just get better and better. A superb mix of talents.
stellar in every way
Man, they just keep getting better. She sings with conviction and emotion now. She didn't used to. What a voice. What a band.
Saw them last month at Wolf Trap in VA. Great show, especially since Jerry Douglas was touring with them again.
I really like this album, I must say. 8 from me.
I really like this album, I must say. 8 from me.
Like what I am hearing and I was thinking when they Bill played the title cut a while ago I really would like to hear more off this album.
9 -> 10
Every time I hear this, I love Alison Krauss and Union Station more. I hear Knopfler in the background - that's what made me turn it up without even knowing, from the few bars I'd heard, that it was Krauss...
I could live on a whole library of this stuff...
I could live on a whole library of this stuff...
That's now 2 off the album that get an 8 from me. Smooth and easy on the ears.
Very smoooooooth
appst89 wrote: Yes indeed. Ms. Krauss is a prodigy who just keeps getting better. Love her voice, and she's quite the producer (Nickel Creek) as well. Nothing but props to her.
A supergroup that just keeps raising the bar.
Sweet, and the lyrics are appropriate at the moment.
appst89 wrote:
A supergroup that just keeps raising the bar.
This song is co-written by a Krauss, but it's not Alison, it's her brother Viktor Krauss. He's a talented musician in his own right.
What a great song... A.K. and Union Station live are transcendent.
A supergroup that just keeps raising the bar.
Love how spare the pickers are on this new recording, very lush.
LuvWilloughby wrote:
First.
Oh yes, oh most definitely yes.
A Golden Voice -
I could listen to Bluegrass music whenever almost. Sure can't say that for modern Country and Western which just grates on my nerves. Thanks for playing one of my favs.
Real nice. Love her voice, and her fiddle too.
First.