This is my fave of all Tori's songs. First time I heard it I was in a cd store and couldn't stop myself from crying. I'll never forget that. Still has that power over me after like 200 listens or more. Simply beautiful.
Just to clarify the lyrics are "You change like sugar cane" says my northern lad NOT you taste like sugar cane. I feel this is important because it changes the meaning of the song....During harvesting once sugar cane is cut, it starts to lose it's sugar / sweetness.
I'll narrow down as far as my top ten. To pick one favorite? I'll say this, when I first heard it it might have held that spot for a couple weeks. The list changes constantly. But gorgeous? ABSOLUTELY!! Winter is also there.
If I try to narrow it down to a favorite song, I get a far as 2 cds. It's basically whatever song I'm listening to from those 2 cds is my favorite tori song.
Verse at 2:15 has always hooked me on the studio version "You don't show much these days... Gets so f***ing cold... I love the secret places... But I can't go any more"
Nah, there a 2 different Toris. The studio version that is kinda mellow and the live version that brings you to another galaxy. Guess that when you sing your heart out it shows.
Thank you little sister for introducing me to this amazing singer. She has become and will always be my favorite female singer. This is by far my favorite song. I can listen to it over and over again. Her music is simply mesmerizing.
I used to play this song whenever I would get in a fight with my boyfriend and I was feeling melodramatic. I miss the old Ms. Amos style but there will always be this. Thanks Tori.
Possibly the greatest human woman EVER ❤️. If she only knew the near-suicidal rabbit holes she's pulled me out of, and the dark nights she's fought away for fans. Indebted, always.
What a Queen.. What a Beauty of Light; Life & Learning...& most of all ... Growth... ~ This is one of my favorite most enchanting &!heart- breakingly honest of her penned tunes.
Damn Tori! You did it again! Got me grinning from ear to ear in appreciation. I am so mesmerized. How am I supposed to go to bed now? Cause of the 🌧…………zzzzzz
I went to see her a few times on this tour. In Minneapolis, I somehow was allowed into the second level of theatre way ahead of the show by an inept usher. I walked in and it was Tori doing a sound check. She was all alone onstage in her street clothes and there was no one else in sight (probably just the soundboard people). I stood and watched her quietly for a while; just kind of mesmerized and not sure what to do. It was such a strange, quiet, (I'd say intimate, but I don't want to seem stalkerish) moment. I would've said something but I didn't want to freak her out because I obviously wasn't supposed to be there. Then, finally one of the security dudes found me and kicked me out. He was so mad, but i didn't care.
This is my favorite song. I dedicate this one for my ex girlfriends that i've met 20 years ago. I met her recently, we are real friends now. Lydia, it is for you, let your heart speaking. Thank you for all. With Friendly love, Johan
the intro of this live rendition pierces my heart as a spear directly into my inner self...That is what Tori is. Pure and raw energy from the Universe that spans all souls...
Gotta know when to turn the page... That entire lead-up to the chorus has a beautifully sad descending chord pattern. I wish she still played concerts like these with a full band.
Had a northern lad Well, not exactly had He moved like the sunset God, who painted that? First he loved my accent How his knees could bend I thought we'd be okay Me and my molasses But I feel something is wrong But I feel this cake just isn't done Don't say that you don't And if you could see me now Said, if you could see me now Girls you've got to know When it's time to turn the page When you're only wet Because of the rain Because of 'Cause of the rain 'Cause of You don't show much these days It gets so fucking cold I loved his secret places But I can't go anymore "You change like sugarcane" Says my northern lad I guess you go too far When pianos try to be guitars I feel the West in you But I feel it falling apart too Don't say that you don't And if you could see me now Said, if you could see me now Girls you've got to know When it's time to turn the page When you're only wet Because of the rain When you're only wet Because of the rain
God, I love this song. It goes very near the top of my Favorite Breakup Songs list. Probably in the top 3 or 5. Mmm.. Can't get enough, even when I'm not breaking up.
+Katie Rebecca Wilson I love how her sexuality is so lyrical as opposed to physical. I know she 'moves' a lot during her concerts but I see that as something deeper.
+queenmoline she moves coz she is deep into her art. it's also her stage presence as a performer. it's all about the sound, expression and image plays a role and Tori does it all at a very high level...
+Katie Rebecca Wilson It's simply a metaphor from the queen of metaphors. A cause and effect. This happens because of that. The interpretation is in the ear of the beholder. And yes, her voice and many others have the power to pull tears. .... So, in short, you're only wet because of the rain... I'm only crying because of this song.
I just came back across this after a few months. Love this song. Love that voice. Brings up so many emotions. Got over those. But then looked at the comments and thought Jesus - how many of us can evoke and deliver that kind of emotion and then put up with the criticism that even little comments can bring. Either you are a drunk teenager making a snide comment or maybe you havent found yourself yet or, then again maybe its just me :)
