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Bonobo — Between the Lines
Album: Days To Come
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Released: 2006
Length: 4:30
Plays (last 30 days): 5
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Well we can't change the world
We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give

People do wrong cause they don't understand
There's a book of truths
And a book of lies
Think with your heart
Read between the lines

Things aren't always how they seem
We've got to make the best of it
Eye for an eye
Tooth for a tooth
Sometimes we're blind
We can still see the truth

Well we can't change the world
We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give

Sometimes you're lost
Sometimes you're blind
Think with your heart
Read between the lines
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 Cynaera wrote:

It's still a great flute - but you're right. Ian Anderson is the flute-master. Not sure where I was when I posted the above - probably in another realm (note to self: NEVER go there again!) 


I love early Tull. and Ian Anderson's playing.  He's the preeminent rock flutist.
I got on RP after Cynaera had left and I see why she's missed.
All that said, I think Jean-Pierre Rampal is THE flutist of the 20th century.
His golden flutes are the hottest non-guitar instruments ever.
Posted 7 months ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
Lyrics are excellent and so well match the song energy.
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

There is something rather naughty about the way the singer Bajka sings - but without being overly sexual - a sort of naughty Sade.

Me like! 



The heavy stand-up bass backs her up perfectly...
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:

This sounds very much likek Moloko




Aha. And now?
Posted 1 year ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
This sounds very much likek Moloko
Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
👇🏼 🤣
Posted 2 years ago by SteveInVa    [ Reply ]
I was gonna go see Bonobo at Bonnaroo wearing my fav Billabong boardshorts but I blew it when I broke my bong and blew the bread on a new bong instead. Bummer.
Posted 2 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

rabbi yelling and making devil horns with fingers

You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 




Posted 2 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
+1 to 8 cuz I wanna hear this one popup in 'my favorites' some time. trip-hop flute for the win!  LLRP
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
I like it!!  First time That I've heard this tune. I never heard of him before RP, Now I like several of his tunes!  Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 craigandbee wrote:

Got tix to see Bonobo at Royal Oak Music Theater in Michigan on Thursday, 3/10/22...CAN'T WAIT!  Thank you RP for introducing us to this amazing band!



HOW WAS THE SHOW?
Posted 2 years ago by reknit2021    [ Reply ]
Got tix to see Bonobo at Royal Oak Music Theater in Michigan on Thursday, 3/10/22...CAN'T WAIT!  Thank you RP for introducing us to this amazing band!
Posted 2 years ago by craigandbee    [ Reply ]
Love a lot of Bonobo's tracks - would great to hear 'All in Forms' on the playlist 👍
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
The bassline is very Snatch soundtrack. Is it because it is?

But what do I know about diamonds?
Posted 2 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

rabbi yelling and making devil horns with fingers

You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 



The Schemelier approves!
Posted 3 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
One of those tunes where the lyrics and the music just transcends - love this track! And the lyrics are definitely for our times.
Posted 3 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

rabbi yelling and making devil horns with fingers

You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 


 

SHALOM
שלום
سلام
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Love this song!!
Posted 3 years ago by mike_lise    [ Reply ]
Bajka is F'n awesome! Pretty sure her middlename is Groovy!
Posted 3 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
 Solanus wrote:
Reminds me a bit of the band Ruby from their 1995 album Salt Peter
 
Without the anger of the singer!
Posted 3 years ago by Chongo1959    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
What's the name of that sparkly instrument? I hear that effect in several songs but I don't know what instrument it is.
 
It's a Sparkler!
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
What's the name of that sparkly instrument? I hear that effect in several songs but I don't know what instrument it is.
 
D'ya mean the flute in the intro (and elsewhere)?  The album notes give credits only for guitar, double bass, saxophone and trombone - though there is certainly more than those in this cut.
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
What's the name of that sparkly instrument? I hear that effect in several songs but I don't know what instrument it is.
 

Cowbell
Posted 4 years ago by Thomdetroit    [ Reply ]
This is a great song.  I am amazed at how Bonobo continually constructs interesting music with amazing instrumentation of wonderful vocals.  This one happens to be relevant to the times, as well.
Posted 4 years ago by shockwavewriter    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
amazing
Posted 4 years ago by leap    [ Reply ]
Very similar to Moloko, Fun for Me. A Trip Hop Rip Off?
Posted 5 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
What's the name of that sparkly instrument? I hear that effect in several songs but I don't know what instrument it is.
Posted 5 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
 ice-9 wrote:

I came here to see if I was the only one.
 

Wow!  An astute observation.  Now I hear it.
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
I'm pretty sure that there's a couple of samples from "The the" in there. I'll have to dig to see which ones.
Posted 6 years ago by LeGiff    [ Reply ]
This has REALLY grown on me....solid 8.
Posted 6 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
CarpePotus wrote:
Anyone else hear a riff there that sounds like the intro to The Surfari's "Wipe Out"?
Absolutely. Had the volume down and thought that's what it was

 
I came here to see if I was the only one.
Posted 6 years ago by ice-9    [ Reply ]
There is something rather naughty about the way the singer Bajka sings - but without being overly sexual - a sort of naughty Sade.

Me like! 
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Punchin' it tonight. Stamp!
Posted 6 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
" NOOOOooooooo . . . I'm talkin' about like a - B I G - bear ! " 
   
                                                                                           - Ballou 
Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Bonobo is excellent! 9, solid.
Posted 7 years ago by Andres-7    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Really cool - digging this one, clearly as I see I commented last time I heard it too!
 
So how about this time?
Posted 7 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 
 
It's a date.
Posted 7 years ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
Bajka

This hip, trippy music has a lot going for it —
including the intriguing, talented, exotic Bajka ~ DIG!


Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Really cool - digging this one, clearly as I see I commented last time I heard it too!
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
if only this could be the way it always "is" (be in the moment middy, beee the moment..)
Posted 8 years ago by midreaming    [ Reply ]
First time i hear this. I was hooked from the second it sounded. Funny how a song can do that to you, now and then.
Posted 8 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
Great groove - quite nice!
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Reminds me a bit of the band Ruby from their 1995 album Salt Peter
Posted 8 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
woah, a super nice rhythmic segue between two sexy songs ..Teardrop to this!! 
Posted 8 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
 q4Fry wrote:
Album cover makes me want bagels and cream cheese.

 
rabbi yelling and making devil horns with fingers

You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 


Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Album cover makes me want bagels and cream cheese.
Posted 10 years ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
 CrackerjaxATX wrote:
groundhog day, auto playlist or family man leaves impression.  played the same back-to-back combo just now.  hmmmm

 FamilyMan wrote:
Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   
 


 
Hidden answer (d): carefully-curated playlist that Bill makes, then uses multiple times.
Posted 10 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
I am sure it's me....but this song has very little life to it..and the instrumental (flute I'm guessing) has a root canal effect on me....  ok - More wine and I'm sure it will get better ;)   
Posted 11 years ago by alsdcl    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a Heineken advert
Posted 11 years ago by Dickieb68    [ Reply ]
"sometimes we're blind but we can still see the truth."
Posted 11 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]

he did it again :-) but, hey it's cool! 
 
paradiser wrote:
Exactly the same transition (massive attack to bonobo) just now on April 29th 2013!
Bill, are you cheating?... If so, keep it up :-) 

FamilyMan wrote:
Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   

 


 

Posted 11 years ago by MrCircuit    [ Reply ]
Nice cover art! Song, not so much!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Exactly the same transition (massive attack to bonobo) just now on April 29th 2013!
Bill, are you cheating?... If so, keep it up :-) 

FamilyMan wrote:
Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   

 

Posted 11 years ago by paradiser    [ Reply ]
groundhog day, auto playlist or family man leaves impression.  played the same back-to-back combo just now.  hmmmm

 FamilyMan wrote:
Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   
 

Posted 11 years ago by CrackerjaxATX    [ Reply ]
Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   
Posted 11 years ago by FamilyMan    [ Reply ]
in german we say: fett!
Posted 11 years ago by Difool    [ Reply ]
Getting to think these folks are simply fantastic.

Yes they are!
Posted 12 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
Bomp. Amazing how different music taste can be. Doesn't it destroy your CD player? {#Wink}
Posted 12 years ago by Xing    [ Reply ]
Since Bonobo monkeys do it face to face, the last 2 comments are apropos.

Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Sounds tawdry.
Posted 12 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
This beat has grabbed my butt and won't let go. Love it!
Posted 13 years ago by errantpenny    [ Reply ]
I'm sooo hungry....I just looked at this CD Art and thought of a donut...I don't even eat donuts.
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:
This flute is but a shabby afterthought compared to Ian Anderson.  
 Cynaera wrote:

Ian Anderson needs to learn a thing or two... - I love it that you used "the bee's knees" - not many people understand that expression!

This wasn't what I thought I was in the mood for, but it turns out, I didn't know what I wanted, but RP did.  Yum and stuff.
 
 
It's still a great flute - but you're right. Ian Anderson is the flute-master. Not sure where I was when I posted the above - probably in another realm (note to self: NEVER go there again!) 

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing Bajka in different places, and she's really growing on me.
Posted 13 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
This flute is but a shabby afterthought compared to Ian Anderson.  
 Cynaera wrote:

Ian Anderson needs to learn a thing or two... - I love it that you used "the bee's knees" - not many people understand that expression!

This wasn't what I thought I was in the mood for, but it turns out, I didn't know what I wanted, but RP did.  Yum and stuff.
 


Posted 13 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Strut, Strut.
Posted 13 years ago by hewlettscott    [ Reply ]
Niiiiiice. {#Cool}
Posted 13 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Better, Bonobo!

This could grow on me..
Posted 13 years ago by mapman    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
Aww man, that flute thing is the bees knees!!{#Dancingbanana_2}
 
Ian Anderson needs to learn a thing or two... - I love it that you used "the bee's knees" - not many people understand that expression!

This wasn't what I thought I was in the mood for, but it turns out, I didn't know what I wanted, but RP did.  Yum and stuff.

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
VERY-VERY NICE, HELGE!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Sexy, saucy beat....{#Heartkiss}{#Fire}{#Cowboy}
Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 socalhol wrote:
I freaking LOVE this song every time it comes on!  {#Hearteyes}
 
Same here. Always gets me dancing in my chair. 
Posted 14 years ago by musicmaniac    [ Reply ]
I freaking LOVE this song every time it comes on!  {#Hearteyes}
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 kellis wrote:


I agree! {#Yes}
 
Ya know, this tune is making me think I will never be able to replicate RP's library.  Good thing.

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 lysisphere wrote:
Awesome set Bill!  Trip-hoppy electronica chill-out tunes!
 

I agree! {#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by kellis    [ Reply ]
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

{#Bananasplit}

Posted 14 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
Sultry
Posted 14 years ago by GT66    [ Reply ]
Awesome set Bill!  Trip-hoppy electronica chill-out tunes!
Posted 14 years ago by lysisphere    [ Reply ]
 sqqqrly wrote:

LOL....
I love Bajka, and I dont know why really... She has a nice enough voice, but nothing really special.  It's what she does with it.
 
I guess that's enough.

Overdoing it spoils it most of the time. 
Posted 14 years ago by Albert1967    [ Reply ]
Aww man, that flute thing is the bees knees!!{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
{#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Nice groove!!!{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by shawshank    [ Reply ]
Play it again . . . and again!
Posted 14 years ago by Albert1967    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Bonobo's are monkeys that like to....um "entertain themselves" rather a lot.
 
It's thought that this helps diffuse any group aggressions. Unlike their hostile, war-like chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are rather calm and like to chill.

/Tomorrow's lesson : The Larch   {#Mrgreen}

Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 MayBaby wrote:
Ha! Out of 422 ratings this groove gets one 1 vote. C'mere You! {#Whipit}

 
LOL....
I love Bajka, and I dont know why really... She has a nice enough voice, but nothing really special.  It's what she does with it.

Posted 14 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
 sarahbean26 wrote:
Damn I need to dance to this but I'm at work!!! {#Dancingbanana}
 
2nd!
Posted 14 years ago by Albert1967    [ Reply ]
Ha! Out of 422 ratings this groove gets one 1 vote. C'mere You! {#Whipit}

Posted 14 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
is it me or does this sound like Moloko?
 

Yes, but I think the singer here is this Bajka person, and the Moloko singer is R Murphy. Both great, in my opinion.
Posted 14 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the band nerds finally get the spotlight :D
Posted 14 years ago by randerse10    [ Reply ]
this music = GR8 ,luvin the lyrix 2,WORD UP!
Posted 14 years ago by B4real    [ Reply ]
Damn I need to dance to this but I'm at work!!! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
is it me or does this sound like Moloko?
Posted 14 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
{#Cool}  Great song on this beautiful Friday afternoon!
Posted 14 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Not sure if I'm digging the flute, but there's a definite groove to everything else.
Posted 14 years ago by Stave    [ Reply ]
I bought this album from listening to this track here (through the RP link obviously!) and I can recommend it as a real gem.

Fresh, interesting and superb production. -You like this track? Then buy the rest. . . trust me, I'm a doctor.


Posted 15 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Bonobo's are monkeys that like to....um "entertain themselves" rather a lot.
Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
These people a unique approach. Think with your heart. Read between the lines.
Posted 15 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
ape animation
{#Dancingbanana}{#Drummer}{#Bananajam}
 
Sadly, that Orang dances better than I do.
Bajka sings far better'n me as well. But then few sing better than her. One of THOSE voices

Posted 15 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
DAMN this is a great groove!!
Posted 15 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
ape animation
{#Dancingbanana}{#Drummer}{#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Very cool.  
Posted 15 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Aye, did cause my volume knob to twist to the right a bit... ;0)

Posted 15 years ago by Wisespeke    [ Reply ]
I can dig it.
Posted 15 years ago by posworld    [ Reply ]
I hear The Propellerheads...{#Propeller}
Nice.
Posted 15 years ago by punkbot    [ Reply ]
Badass funkadelic. {#Meditate}
Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
PHUNKY, yo.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
Bringin' the funk. I like.
Posted 16 years ago by bugleboy624    [ Reply ]
 Droidac wrote:
Now that was pretty cool!
 
Ditto!


Posted 16 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
Now that was pretty cool!
Posted 16 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
"If two bonobos have a fight, they may make up with a sexual reconciliation, which is typical for their species. So there's a lot of sexual activity that goes on that has more social meaning than reproductive meaning." Their sexuality also mirrors humans in a couple of other ways, too. https://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/4451/BonobosLikeHumans.html
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
smehan55 wrote:
...Hey, pretty darned good music for a chimpanzee! :-)
Yeah, they are great until they start throwing "things".
Posted 16 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
S-curvy wrote:
Me likey!
Me too!
Posted 16 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
Me likey!
Posted 16 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
That was surprisingly enjoyable (surprising only because I never heard it before).
Posted 16 years ago by shape5    [ Reply ]
Great
Posted 16 years ago by lion    [ Reply ]
A new 'must-have'....
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]