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Eels — Woman Driving, Man Sleeping
Album: Souljacker
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Released: 2001
Length: 3:24
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Woman driving, man sleeping
With a suitcase on the rack
White lines shooting by
On the pavement like the sky
Looking straight ahead into the black

Woman driving, man sleeping
There's no radio to play
Sitting with the map
Laying crumpled on her lap
Looking for the toll money to pay

Man sleeping is man dreaming
In a large apartment house
Walking and knocking on doors

Woman driving, man sleeping
Passing all the other cars
Searching in the black
But never turning to look back
A little metal box under the stars

Man sleeping is man dreaming
In a large apartment house
Walking and knocking on doors

Woman driving, man sleeping
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 citybiker wrote:

Who knew the Unabomber created "A look" in men's fashion.




The Unabomber was a media creation. Whether Ted Krazinsky was responsible, an actual person, who wore a hoodie like many, is not as clear to me. Did the authorities recover a hoodie from the cabin in the woods where Ted dwelled? Did Ted own a pair of aviator glasses? The connection between the victims seems tenuous and forced. The Manifesto might be his while the crimes may not be. As was part of the prosecutions case, Krazinsky was not well and may have just capitalized on the circumstances to have the New York Times publish his Manifesto.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 sunward wrote:


I really enjoyed this short piece by Wim Wenders. Here's the 11 min version (including the last 2 minutes). 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OzE8tkn9RM



Funny enough - I met both Wim and E at an Easter party in the Hollywood hills.   Wim and I have had shared "near death experiences"...  E was just a cool guy that introduced himself to me that I didn't know who he was until a few days later.
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I hear a bit of Michael Penn's "No Myth" 
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:

This is the theme music of "Twelve miles to Trona", a short story, where a man lost in a vast almost empty place, finds himself having an accidental overdose, without knowing what from - in his run to find a way to get assistance he drives through windmills fields, with this music as a background, it's fantastic and psychedelic. 



I really enjoyed this short piece by Wim Wenders. Here's the 11 min version (including the last 2 minutes). 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OzE8tkn9RM
Posted 2 years ago by sunward    [ Reply ]
That cover with the album name. Brilliant.
Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
Seems like this could be a prequel to Matchbox 20's Rest Stop, "I don't care if you are dreaming about a large apartment house, gtf out!"
Posted 3 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]

"...A little metal box under the stars..." 
Posted 4 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Hello Ruby in the dust
Posted 4 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Wonderful - gets a 9 from me
Posted 6 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
Listener hearing crap, Listener hitting PSD   {#Good-vibes}
Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet  -
Twelve miles to Trona by Wim Wenders - using Eels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16jujVqoVXw
Enjoy!

(edit)
unfortunately the last 20 seconds or so are missing in the link I posted when it's actually necessary. I found the 2 ten minutes older dvds again, will try to upload this movie soon.

 This is the theme music of "Twelve miles to Trona", a short story, where a man lost in a vast almost empty place, finds himself having an accidental overdose, without knowing what from - in his run to find a way to get assistance he drives through windmills fields, with this music as a background, it's fantastic and psychedelic. 
Posted 7 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 oceansurf wrote:
"The" Eels, please.  Arg...

 
Uh, sure, you can put them next to your "The Eagles" CDs.
Posted 9 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 citybiker wrote:
Who knew the Unabomber created "A look" in men's fashion.

 
Ask any hipster in Williamsburgh or Portland.  Of course, they added the "buffalo plaid" and the wool caps that Kaczynski shied away from; he was more of a "hoodie" kind of guy.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Groovy little tune that has really grown on me.... 
Posted 10 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Glad the album title is spelled 'Soul' and not 'Sole'.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:


Still funny. I saw that Letterman interview and fell on the floor when Joaquin turned to a snickering Paul Schaeffer and said, "Really? Really, Mr. Maniacal Laughter?"

Still looking for that off-the-hook rap album, bro. 

 

 
You have been successfully trolled by Joaquin Phoenix.
Posted 11 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
"The" Eels, please.  Arg...
Posted 11 years ago by oceansurf    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:

Poetry should make you think of things for yourself. Poetry is not intended to instruct but to enlighten.
 
Yes; good point, but maybe you should have included a rhyme.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Love this song - evokes the 'ten minutes older" short movie by Wim Wenders, 12 miles to Trona, especially the part in the desert with the psychedelics windmills
Posted 11 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:
Beautiful song, but as I have listened more it lacks something lyrically. It is similar to CAKE's "Alpha Beta Parking Lot," but is missing a key line such. For CAKE the line is "Watching you leave me, not quite believing."

There is nothing in this song that tells us why they are driving, what or who they are fleeing... there's no reason to care.
 
Poetry should make you think of things for yourself. Poetry is not intended to instruct but to enlighten.
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 CamLwalk wrote:
Parking lot at the annual meeting of women drivers
 
I'm so going to hell for laughing at this.
Posted 12 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
 drewd wrote:
I can't sleep when the wife drives. I just hold on real tight....
 

Apparently so does he.....to the dog.
Posted 12 years ago by citybiker    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song, but as I have listened more it lacks something lyrically. It is similar to CAKE's "Alpha Beta Parking Lot," but is missing a key line such. For CAKE the line is "Watching you leave me, not quite believing."

There is nothing in this song that tells us why they are driving, what or who they are fleeing... there's no reason to care.
Posted 12 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Who knew the Unabomber created "A look" in men's fashion.
Posted 12 years ago by citybiker    [ Reply ]
Uhg. Too repetitive and bland.
Posted 12 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
 
I hear ya. But pretty cool vibey groove.

carolynjo21 wrote:

Boring song to go with boring comments.....ok, ok i get it...woman driving, man sleeping....can you PLEASE say something else?{#Stop}

 


Posted 12 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]

Boring song to go with boring comments.....ok, ok i get it...woman driving, man sleeping....can you PLEASE say something else?{#Stop}


Posted 12 years ago by carolynjo21    [ Reply ]
My favorite Eels tune.
Posted 12 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
I can't sleep when the wife drives. I just hold on real tight....
Posted 12 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
Man listening to RP
Woman working
The way it should be
 
{#Lol} I'll bet you'll get it in the neck if yer woman reads this board, though. Rather you than me, dude :o)
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
fine
Posted 12 years ago by mistabird    [ Reply ]
Luvs it.

Great groove. 
Posted 12 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
Man listening to RP
Woman working
The way it should be
 


Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 Odyzzeuz wrote:
This song has been in my head for days. I wake up singing it. No known reason. But I like the idea of her driving while I sleep. The very idea makes me want to cry.
 
bump
Posted 12 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Less talking more music! :D
Posted 13 years ago by musikk    [ Reply ]
The album title (Souljacker) reminds me of the last movie scene in Big Trouble:  "She wants my SOUL !!!"
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 mapman wrote:
Zzzzzzzzzz........


 

NICE drool effect !!
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Is he stealing that dog or what?  Dog don't look too happy.

Posted 13 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
Man listening to RP
Woman working
The way it should be
 
You must be a stoner.  Your name here says it all, BOOBER


Posted 13 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
Man listening to RP
Woman working
The way it should be
 
Agree, boober...{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 13 years ago by muzikbrazil    [ Reply ]
I honestly don't think I've heard a bad tune from this band
Posted 13 years ago by robh    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
One of the Eels best, no doubt!{#Clap}
 
7=>8
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
This song is like a painting, from it's title to the descriptions of everything happening within a still. I love it.
Posted 13 years ago by solelover    [ Reply ]
Man listening to RP
Woman working
The way it should be
Posted 13 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Yes. But what does it *mean*?
Posted 13 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
 CamLwalk wrote:
Parking lot at the annual meeting of women drivers
 
funny!

Posted 13 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Beats snow patrol. Whatever that means.
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Zzzzzzzzzz........


Posted 13 years ago by mapman    [ Reply ]
One of the Eels best, no doubt!{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
{#Motor}See many comments about confusing Eels to Beck, sure the vibe is similar but think both is unique enough to not confuse the two.
Posted 14 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
Man Singing: Man Yawning
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet  -
Twelve miles to Trona by Wim Wenders - using Eels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16jujVqoVXw
Enjoy!

(edit)
unfortunately the last 20 seconds or so are missing in the link I posted when it's actually necessary. I found the 2 ten minutes older dvds again, will try to upload this movie soon.
Posted 15 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Parking lot at the annual meeting of women drivers
Posted 15 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
Not one song like the other!! Very nice!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the Wim Wenders Ten minutes Older movie, "Twelve Miles To Trona". This beautiful song matches the journey of the character perfectly. So sad I lost the DVDs...
Posted 15 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Love the Eels...I'm kinda worried for the dog though.
Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
DJ working, listener grooving. {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Man I miss this record, an old girlfriend made off with it. Damn, she had good taste....
Posted 15 years ago by Trickyricky    [ Reply ]
I'd follow this with Del Amitri "Driving with the Brakes On."
Similar feel & tempo. And theme.
Posted 15 years ago by UUMike    [ Reply ]
Love this song.
Posted 15 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
Lyrics Garrison Keillor would love...{#No}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Now I want to hear Bakerman is baking bread.
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
 redstorm wrote:
what is Joaquin Phoenix doing to that dog? {#Lol}
 

Still funny. I saw that Letterman interview and fell on the floor when Joaquin turned to a snickering Paul Schaeffer and said, "Really? Really, Mr. Maniacal Laughter?"

Still looking for that off-the-hook rap album, bro. 

 
Posted 15 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
what is Joaquin Phoenix doing to that dog? {#Lol}
Posted 15 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
 Odyzzeuz wrote:
This song has been in my head for days. I wake up singing it. No known reason. But I like the idea of her driving while I sleep. The very idea makes me want to cry.

 
I love this post. . .


Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
One of the best song-titles I've ever heard of {#Lol}
Posted 16 years ago by TeleFrank    [ Reply ]
This song has been in my head for days. I wake up singing it. No known reason. But I like the idea of her driving while I sleep. The very idea makes me want to cry.

Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
{#Yawn}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:


Eels playing, audience comatose
 
Excelsior bitching.

Posted 16 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
iggam wrote:
Just saw the Eels in Chicago. It was just E & Chet. Fantastic. A lot less ego than Beck.


I saw the Eels and Beck at the same festival a couple of years ago.  Eels driving, Beck sleeping. . .

Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Govi wrote:
Woman driving, man sleeping, singer droning, dirge playing,...
Eels playing, audience comatose
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
ahhh, relaxation - love the Eels!
Posted 16 years ago by DrGonzo    [ Reply ]
KAJMK wrote:
After just listening to the opening, I think the writer has heard "Cowgirl in the sand" eh??
you betcha. Now I have it stuck in my ear.
Posted 16 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
Woman driving, man sleeping, singer droning, dirge playing,...
Posted 16 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
Smoove_D wrote:
Funny, when I hear Beck, I think it's the eels.
Just saw the Eels in Chicago. It was just E & Chet. Fantastic. A lot less ego than Beck.
Posted 16 years ago by iggam    [ Reply ]
E rules! What a life story.
Posted 16 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
Definitely a style-master featured on the album cover...........very stylish track also!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
This really sounds like it belongs on a movie soundtrack.
Posted 16 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
Raechel wrote:
second time this guy has tricked me into thinking he was Beck
Funny, when I hear Beck, I think it's the eels.
Posted 16 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
that man sleeping would be me.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 16 years ago by Stewed_Mulligan    [ Reply ]
phreels wrote:
This song has perfectly conveys the mood and atmosphere it's meant to. It evokes memories from before it was written. Eels are amazing.
Yep
Posted 17 years ago by danimal3114u    [ Reply ]
Rock on, I love eels! We need more like this!
Posted 17 years ago by Tygre    [ Reply ]
Raechel wrote:
second time this guy has tricked me into thinking he was Beck
gets me every time...
Posted 17 years ago by Raechel    [ Reply ]
second time this guy has tricked me into thinking he was Beck
Posted 17 years ago by Raechel    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
love eels, but this song plods along a road to nowhere. :(
Band Plodding, Listener Sleeping
Posted 17 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
I feel as though I should the Eels more than I actually do.
Posted 17 years ago by Thea    [ Reply ]
Does anyone else hear Del Amitri in this song?
Posted 17 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
love eels, but this song plods along a road to nowhere. :(
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I heard this playing at the breeze bar at Treasure Island in Vegas last week. I was quite surprised to hear it other than on RP.
Posted 17 years ago by mesham    [ Reply ]
Love (the) Eels.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Perfectly conveys those long road trips, doesn't it?
Posted 18 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
Maybe a name change is in order, from "eels" to "slugs."
clever comment. don't agree with it, but clever comment.
Posted 18 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
Evocative.
Posted 18 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
This song has perfectly conveys the mood and atmosphere it's meant to. It evokes memories from before it was written. Eels are amazing. The first time I dropped by RP I caught the last of "Novocaine for the Soul," and now come back every day to see what else is on the playlist.
Posted 18 years ago by phreels    [ Reply ]
I think it's poetry... painting a picture with a few carefully chosen words and minimalist but effective music. "Woman driving, man sleeping" passing all the other cars searching in the black but never turning to look back a little metal box under the stars." Sit back and think of a the little details your mind adds to the picture without the lyrics saying more. A setting, a story, a mystery. From just five lines.
Posted 18 years ago by DragonslayerJS    [ Reply ]
Johray63 wrote:
This is a song I associate with getting to know RP, about 3 years ago. An RP classic!
talus wrote:
Hey, Me too.
Include me too!
Posted 18 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
Goin on a road trip tonight with friends to West VA. It will be dood driving, chics sleeping. This song will not be in the rotation, lest we have dood asleep at the wheel, chics screaming.
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
Well, this one just plods along doesn't it? Is anyone else starting to fall asleep? Maybe a name change is in order, from "eels" to "slugs."
All their songs sound like this booorriing great wake up song wouldn't ya say? 7:23 a.m.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Well, this one just plods along doesn't it? Is anyone else starting to fall asleep? Maybe a name change is in order, from "eels" to "slugs."
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of many a long road trip back in the day.
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
JCJ wrote:
Eels playing, Man Sleeping
Posted 18 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Always liked the guitar riff on this track. Guitar after the first chorus is very effective, too.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Johray63 wrote:
This is a song I associate with getting to know RP, about 3 years ago. An RP classic!
Hey, Me too.
Posted 19 years ago by talus    [ Reply ]
This is a song I associate with getting to know RP, about 3 years ago. An RP classic!
Posted 20 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
Muraenidae(s) rule!
Posted 20 years ago by 4999thnewuser    [ Reply ]
Good follow to Fiona Apple. Woman beating, man ducking.
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Had to bump my rating from 7 to 8!
Posted 21 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
This is probably my favorite of the album, which I bought after hearing a few of their songs on RP.
Posted 21 years ago by AshleyOWU    [ Reply ]
not bad. that\'s about all i can say on this one.
Posted 21 years ago by downbylaw    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by JCJ: Eels playing, Man Sleeping
Ha Ha good one! Still like the eels tho.
Posted 21 years ago by navonodt    [ Reply ]
i\'m not a big fan of these eels tunes, but they have awesome titles.
Posted 21 years ago by coldatlantic    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by tomnam: I like the eels but I don't like this song. I've been hearing it on RP and each time it just gets more unbearable for me. The title and chorus really bothers me - it's like at an art gallery where the artist names his painting of a bowl of fruit something like "Red Table with bowl of oranges with tablecloth", it's a bit pretentious and a lot redundant...It's my deal, I know, but it bothers me....
I think you make very good points, Tom.
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
Thank you! I like eels very much! As much as Beatles.
Posted 21 years ago by BBM    [ Reply ]
oops, sorry, I meant to edit and instead I replyed to myself. How can I delete this?
Posted 21 years ago by tomnam    [ Reply ]
I like the eels but I don't like this song. I've been hearing it on RP and each time it just gets more unbearable for me. The title and chorus really bothers me - it's like at an art gallery where the artist names his painting of a bowl of fruit something like "Red Table with bowl of oranges with tablecloth", it's a bit pretentious and a lot redundant...It's my deal, I know, but it bothers me....
Posted 21 years ago by tomnam    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by KAJMK: After just listening to the opening, I think the writer has heard "Cowgirl in the sand" eh??
I was wondering if anybody else thought so. I was about to post the same thing.
Posted 21 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Dagno-M: Thanks, Bill, for the Eels. Please go deep into *Souljacker*, and go back from cuts from *Daisies of the Galaxy* (especially the hidden cut, "Mr E's Beautiful Blues"), *Electro-Shock Blues,* and *Beautiful Freak.* E is a genius.....
I wanted to back up this knowledgeable rock devotee re hidden cuts--how else will those of us who have been out of the loop for a while catch up?
Posted 22 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
Eels playing, Man Sleeping
Posted 22 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
It\'s funny...I can\'t sleep when a woman is driving.
Posted 22 years ago by fisherking    [ Reply ]
not too fond of this
Posted 22 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]