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Herbie Hancock — Stitched Up (w/ John Mayer)
Album: Possibilities
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Released: 2005
Length: 5:14
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Lyrics:

Exactly how you hear it, is exactly how it all went down...
It was later in the evening
That the facts and the figures got turned around
True, there was a woman
Yes, she did advance my way
And I can't be sure exactly but I swear I saw her say my name

It was the right time
She was the real thing
I had to walk away

Don't wanna be, stitched up out of my mind
Feeling strung out, laggin' behind
All trapped in, can't do a thing because I'm
Locked down
Stitched up, feeling the burn
All strung out, I finally learn that
Trapped in, can't do a thing because I'm
Locked down

I wonder where she came from
I wonder where she's gotta go
Who's to say she's single
And who's to say she's on her own
Girls like that don't sleep alone
(Alright here's the thing, here's the thing)

That girl is flawless, and I know I'm not the first one to think that
And since I'm not the first, I sure won't be the last
I'd spend my whole life looking behind my back
I just don't think I'm up to that

Stitched up, out of my mind
Feeling strung out, laggin' behind
All trapped in, can't do a thing because I'm
Locked down
Stitched up, feeling the burn
All strung out, I finally learn that
Trapped in you can't do a thing because you're
Locked down

Stitched up, out of my mind
Feeling strung out, laggin' behind
All trapped in, I can't do a thing because I'm
Locked down
Stitched up, feeling the burn
All strung out, I finally learn that
Trapped in you can't do a thing because you're
Locked down
Locked down

Stitch me up, string me out
Trap me in, lock me down
Stitch me up, string me out
Trap me in, lock me down
I don't wanna be
Stitch me up, string me out
Trap me in, lock me down
Stitch me up, string me out
Trap me in, lock me down
Because I'm down and down and down
Posted 11 months ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of the guy who did Popsicle Toes" in the late 70's....
Posted 3 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
popularmechanics wrote:
NO NO NO
YES YES YES! Room for Squares is a really good cd. You're missing out if you don't give it a try.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
davezilko wrote:
Nice to hear John Mayer on RP, I'd like to hear more.
NO NO NO
Posted 17 years ago by popularmechanics    [ Reply ]
MCKY wrote:
this really drags on and on and on. To each his own, but I tend to find these duet comp LPs as marketing victorys and musical failures.
Starbucks can take a lot of the blame for that.... Ron Sexsmith says it well in his song "Jazz at the Bookstore"
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
Now play Oscar Peterson or Art Tatum.
Miles will do
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
this really drags on and on and on. To each his own, but I tend to find these duet comp LPs as marketing victorys and musical failures.
Posted 18 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
LPCity wrote:
I'd like to believe this, but I saw Herbie and his band in concert this summer and he has not one, but two below average musicians in his touring band. His guitar player isn't bad, he just spends way too much time playing off key and making animal sounds instead of actually playing. And the violinist? Horrible is the nicest word I can I can associate with her "performance". One of the few disappointing concerts that I have seen.
I saw Herbie Hancock at The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in 1994 and he BLEW!
Posted 18 years ago by eisbaer_67    [ Reply ]
Not that bad, just pretty generic
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Herbie Hancock, sure. The weenie John Mayer, no.
Posted 18 years ago by CaptTofu    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear John Mayer on RP, I'd like to hear more.
Posted 18 years ago by davezilko    [ Reply ]
Kevstar wrote:
This song is terrible. John Mayer is out of his league in trying to make music with Herbie Hanchock. The reuslt is a reverse synergistic effect (bad music) since Herbie usually doesn't play with average musicians.
I'd like to believe this, but I saw Herbie and his band in concert this summer and he has not one, but two below average musicians in his touring band. His guitar player isn't bad, he just spends way too much time playing off key and making animal sounds instead of actually playing. And the violinist? Horrible is the nicest word I can I can associate with her "performance". One of the few disappointing concerts that I have seen.
Posted 18 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
milehighYinzer wrote:
agreed. I would be happy to not here Meyer ever again.
Interesting twist of phrase. and Iron and Wine is pretty breathy too...
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
May this song help revive some of Mayer's former cachet. 6. Dating Jessica Simpson is not helping.
Posted 18 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
bring it...
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
Old_Pool_Skunk wrote:
Not bad. Not great. A few more listens oughta do it.
that's where I'm at.
Posted 18 years ago by splooge    [ Reply ]
meghan89 wrote:
Mayer is the male version of the breathy soprano. YUCK Pretentious, crappy and BAD
agreed. I would be happy to not here Meyer ever again.
Posted 18 years ago by milehighYinzer    [ Reply ]
Like Herbie. Like Mayer. Song has a decent vibe. But this lyrics suck ass.
Posted 18 years ago by Death_to_Clear_Channel    [ Reply ]
Not bad. Not great. A few more listens oughta do it.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
Eutychus7 wrote:
Another of my favorite vocalists. A mix of Paul Simon, Michael Franks and something unique. And a decent guitarist to boot.
Michael Franks! That's it! I've been hearing someone else in his voice for years and you hit it.
Posted 18 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Now i kind of liked that song! i do like john mayer though.
Posted 18 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Now play Oscar Peterson or Art Tatum.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Mayer is the male version of the breathy soprano. YUCK Pretentious, crappy and BAD
Posted 18 years ago by meghan89    [ Reply ]
cptbuz wrote:
That's because he was opening act, I saw him open too and all I can add is that he holds back...way back. Go see him when again when he comes to town on his own, you'll have a blast.
Agreed. at least in the past, Bob was a WILDMAN with Joe Rockhead. I'm talkin' jumping up and down on the bar, howling, wailing, the whole shebang.
Posted 18 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
agreed, saw schneider open for sheryl crow at her lovefest for boyfriend lance. he was likeable but forgettable.
That's because he was opening act, I saw him open too and all I can add is that he holds back...way back. Go see him when again when he comes to town on his own, you'll have a blast.
Posted 18 years ago by cptbuz    [ Reply ]
Another of my favorite vocalists. A mix of Paul Simon, Michael Franks and something unique. And a decent guitarist to boot.
Posted 18 years ago by Eutychus7    [ Reply ]
This song is terrible. John Mayer is out of his league in trying to make music with Herbie Hanchock. The reuslt is a reverse synergistic effect (bad music) since Herbie usually doesn't play with average musicians.
Posted 18 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
sounds like nouvelle Sting.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Eh, I'd rather have "Watermelon Man" with my caramel machiato.
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
zipper wrote:
What is that muffled noise between the vocals? Is Herbie being forced to play against his will? I'm joking with ya. It's a cool tune. But I really would like to know what the muffled noise is.
The Possibilities are Herbie Hancock getting Stitched Up with John Mayer ?
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
What is that muffled noise between the vocals? Is Herbie being forced to play against his will? I'm joking with ya. It's a cool tune. But I really would like to know what the muffled noise is.
Posted 18 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Herbie Hancock: Possibilities -or- Herbie Hancock: Dumbs himself down to meet contractual or fiscal obligations
Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
Like it. But yet again, another artist that reminds me of Bob Schneider of Austin.
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
Geecheeboy wrote:
"And the gravedigger puts on the forceps..."
Don't see much of a connection here.
As soon as you're born you start dyin' So you might as well have a good time
Gotcha!
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
Geecheeboy wrote:
"And the gravedigger puts on the forceps..."
Don't see much of a connection here! The stonema does all the work
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
Baby_M wrote:
I don't much care for John Mayer, but I like this. This is what John Mayer sounds like with adult supervision, I guess.
Good call!
Posted 18 years ago by isaacsonar    [ Reply ]
dot pretends he's black. like john. dot.
Posted 18 years ago by Dotman    [ Reply ]
okelle wrote:
The reason why this one rocks, though (or perhaps I should say "swings") is because of Herbie Hancock, not because of John Mayer.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
I don't much care for John Mayer, but I like this. This is what John Mayer sounds like with adult supervision, I guess.
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
okelle wrote:
I have to admit that I enjoy John Mayer's songs whenever they come out on the radio. Wasn't he the one who sang "Daughters"? The reason why this one rocks, though (or perhaps I should say "swings") is because of Herbie Hancock, not because of John Mayer.
You should check out his live album, "Try!". He's been touring as the John Mayer Trio (Steve Jordan on drums, Pino Palladino on bass) and trying to establish himself as a serious musician. It's mostly hard-driving blues and rock, and it's a pretty cool album IMHO. Of course, I think he's a great musician across the board; you just have to get past the fact that he ended up being a top-40 heartthrob. That's not his fault - could happen to anyone.
Posted 18 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
jamm wrote:
Mainstream radio is playing this song to death. I sure didn't expect to hear it here...
I hate this sentiment. Just because a song get airplay does not make it bad. It can become annoying because of overplay. Plus Radio Paradise isn't "No 'mainstream music' internet radio". It is eclectic, which to be eclectic would probably have to have some mainstream AC/DCish songs for it to be truly eclectic.
Posted 18 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
Thats kind of mellow and jazzy...I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by toker    [ Reply ]
Much better than Dis is Da Drum...
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
John Mayer? Wow - that's a surprise he sounds awesome!! I thought it was Jamie Cullum - maybe because of the great Hancock track behind Mayer.
Posted 18 years ago by Johnski333    [ Reply ]
NICE
Posted 18 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
I have to admit that I enjoy John Mayer's songs whenever they come out on the radio. Wasn't he the one who sang "Daughters"? The reason why this one rocks, though (or perhaps I should say "swings") is because of Herbie Hancock, not because of John Mayer.
Posted 18 years ago by okelle    [ Reply ]
LOVE IT!!
Posted 18 years ago by mafe    [ Reply ]
Good, but -2 for John Mayer
Posted 18 years ago by blastmeh    [ Reply ]
The whole album's pretty cool - not sure why he chose to include "I Just Called To Say I Love You", but everything else is enjoyable.
Posted 18 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
bobrk wrote:
This is mainstream? Damn, I suck then. I really like it.
See bobrk. See bobrk conform. Conform, bobrk, conform. :oP
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Just because it comes on big time FM stations doesn't mean it will be horrible. Just in 9 out of 10 cases.
Posted 18 years ago by wjritchi77    [ Reply ]
it passes by mostly painlessly - especially during a work day
Posted 18 years ago by moshevelvul    [ Reply ]
drekar wrote:
Mainstream Radio? People still listen to that? =P
This is mainstream? Damn, I suck then. I really like it.
Posted 18 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
"And the gravedigger puts on the forceps..."
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
jamm wrote:
Mainstream radio is playing this song to death. I sure didn't expect to hear it here...
Mainstream Radio? People still listen to that? =P
Posted 18 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
I love you Herbie!
Posted 18 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
lets hear the one with trey! anyone?
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
Got a good beat. You can dance to it, Dick!
Posted 18 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Mainstream radio is playing this song to death. I sure didn't expect to hear it here...
Posted 18 years ago by jamm    [ Reply ]
cptbuz wrote:
Yeah! my upload!!!! don't be dissin me now...
It sucks. Kidding. Nice one..
Posted 18 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
Herbie is a genius. This is a commercial effort, probably required by his label. But there have been few musicians with the influence that Herbie has had.
Posted 18 years ago by GregX59    [ Reply ]
wow! i didn't know about this album!! cool to see raul midon and damien rice on the list! this is where john mayer belongs. good for him for goin' down this path after popdom.
Posted 18 years ago by canadianbug    [ Reply ]
I guess Herbie's pulling a "Carlos Santana" on us. Sounds great to me!
Posted 18 years ago by SCJoniguy    [ Reply ]
Yeah! my upload!!!! don't be dissin me now...
Posted 18 years ago by cptbuz    [ Reply ]