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Calexico — Sinner In The Sea
Album: Algiers
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Released: 2012
Length: 4:05
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There's a piano playing on the ocean floor
Between Havana and New Orleans
Drumming a requiem for the dead
And the souls hanging on every poet's prayer
Running to the rock, running to the sea
Praying to the Lord, please shelter me
But the ground keeps shaking
Water is boiling on fire
Blood pulsing through their veins
Like the waves crashing on the Malecón wall

Clocks stopping at twelve
On the eve of a forgotten war
Luis driving a '59
Making it half way across the Gulf
Stranded on a rock
Stranded on the sea
There's a wall in the ocean
Between you and me
Dreams of reaching dry land
Talking to the fortune teller
Prisoners pounding the jail
Like the waves crashing on the Malecón wall

Someone lost an eye
Someone lost the truth
Trying to save face
Oh 'neath the eyes of the Virgin el Cobre
Shout me a line sister
Shout me a line sister
Oh I see your hands in the air
See you drowning on the other side
Side

Chief's in the parish
And the drummers in the square
Walking across the fire
Walking across the waves

Sinner on the rock
Sinner on the sea
And there's a sunken bridge
'tween you and me
Running past the embassy gates
And the Santería shrine
Blood pulsing through their veins
Like the waves they remember
Crashing on the Malecón wall
Comments (63)add comment
 itsme_bygolly wrote:


Lyrists understand that "I" is easier to hit high notes, really opens your mouth up. They understand grammar. They're writing poetry. F**ck grammar.

I  AGREE!  Completely!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:


Lyrists understand that "I" is easier to hit high notes, really opens your mouth up. They understand grammar. They're writing poetry. F**ck grammar.



I Agree!!   Also, Yes sang  "You and I"!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:



Yes, yes, yes!  5,000 or more dead English teachers spin in their graves every time some ignorant twit says, " tween you and I".  ARRRGGGHHH!!!


Lyrists understand that "I" is easier to hit high notes, really opens your mouth up. They understand grammar. They're writing poetry. F**ck grammar.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 coccyx wrote:

Hey! " tween you and me"

somebody got it right for once :)




Yes, yes, yes!  5,000 or more dead English teachers spin in their graves every time some ignorant twit says, " tween you and I".  ARRRGGGHHH!!!
Posted 2 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Hey! " tween you and me"

somebody got it right for once :)
Posted 3 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
could i have this song in another language -- Spanish or Portuguese would be lovely!
Posted 3 years ago by mfr    [ Reply ]
Wow! New to me and just... wow!
Posted 4 years ago by antibody1    [ Reply ]
 paulpaar wrote:
Are u paid by these copy artists, Bill?  Why so much of this mexicali Low class noise? Reslize  don't care for s cal. I love Live in n Thailand CHIANGRAI. U have no idea. 

Happy new new year in the year of the fiery monkey.

( enough).  
 Just a reminder, nobody cares what you don't like.

Posted 5 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Still love this an awful lot...and I love how it makes me wanna hear Tom Waits' Jockey Full of Bourbon. Some very good songs tonight!
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Racist much?

 

How so?


Posted 8 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
yup
 
Posted 8 years ago by adrain6    [ Reply ]
Quite Likeable!
Posted 8 years ago by MargoMallen    [ Reply ]
 paulpaar wrote:
Are u paid by these copy artists, Bill?  Why so much of this mexicali Low class noise? Reslize  don't care for s cal. I love Live in n Thailand CHIANGRAI. U have no idea. 

Happy new new year in the year of the fiery monkey.

( enough).  

 
Racist much?
Posted 8 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Are u paid by these copy artists, Bill?  Why so much of this mexicali Low class noise? Reslize  don't care for s cal. I love Live in n Thailand CHIANGRAI. U have no idea. 

Happy new new year in the year of the fiery monkey.

( enough).  
Posted 8 years ago by paulpaar    [ Reply ]
me likey
Posted 9 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
Love this band. Have their discography. Everything they do is cool man...
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
 FooledAgain wrote:
"Malecon"! He said "malecon"! :-)

 
Havana's El Malecon sea wall
Posted 9 years ago by Bluesgrrl    [ Reply ]
"Malecon"! He said "malecon"! :-)
Posted 10 years ago by FooledAgain    [ Reply ]
 Katiafromoz wrote:
I hear a lot of Chris Issak in there
 
Me too.
Posted 10 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
See what you mean... I'm having:  Pollo Asado -marinated grilled chicken - a toasted flour tortilla with cheddar and jack cheese served with chipotle "crack" sauce on the side - not sure whether to have it delivered or whether to go and collect!
Posted 10 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
Singing for there supper, ?? use the ''Website'' link all will be revealed :-)
Posted 10 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Great!  I like how they get it almost up to a Doors-like bluesy rocking level in a couple spots with the vocals, blaring key-notes, strings, and tempo...clearly, this is a band destined to be taken more seriously in the long run, which is good, because I think they deserve it!

 
Yes, that vocal outburst was Morrison-esque. 8.
Posted 10 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
 Katiafromoz wrote:
I hear a lot of Chris Issak in there
 
Definitely. I thought it was a Chris Issak I hadn't heard.
Posted 10 years ago by bwanab    [ Reply ]
I hear a lot of Chris Issak in there
Posted 10 years ago by Katiafromoz    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
I love that image of driving a '59 halfway across The Gulf; reminds me of the '61 I used to tool around in with my Mexican ex- down in Baja

 
I have noticed you have owned quite a few cars.  Some day I am going to do an inventory.  Are you Jay Leno by chance?  ;)
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 z11355 wrote:
Anyone else hearing a bit of Neil Diamond's 'Solitary Man' in this?

 
...... yes
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
I love that image of driving a '59 halfway across The Gulf; reminds me of the '61 I used to tool around in with my Mexican ex- down in Baja
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Stromsky wrote:
Enjoyed them weeks ago - perfect summer evening - open air. In Stuttgart. Live even better, joyful. don't forget wearing your hat :-) 
 
I had the same open air experience in Holland. And apart from that hat bring a bottle of wine or buy one at the bar.
Posted 11 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 kuntin wrote:
cok iyi bi yapit..

 
Nice to hear from Turkey.  Keep it coming!
Posted 11 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
This band just keeps growing on me... So I had to purchase their Live in Brussels on vinyl.

That album gets an overall 8!!
Posted 11 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
Enjoyed them weeks ago - perfect summer evening - open air. In Stuttgart. Live even better, joyful. don't forget wearing your hat :-) 
Posted 11 years ago by Stromsky    [ Reply ]
Calexico never disappoints me.  This song is one of the best from this album.
Posted 11 years ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 z11355 wrote:
Anyone else hearing a bit of Neil Diamond's 'Solitary Man' in this?

 
Yes, a bit; it's got that minor-key, twangy-guitar, trumpet-accompanied stuff going on like Mr. Diamond's tune does.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Wow...had to stop and check this out....sweet...
Posted 11 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
very nice vibe... made me write a comment here :) 
Posted 11 years ago by savasmeister    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to get the album and listen to the other songs. I love the feel of it.
Posted 11 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]

Nice flow this afternoon...
Has anyone tried the Koss Striva Pro headphones-?   Supposed to be WiFi 

     


Posted 11 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

Heard the album only once (I have to say) - but it was a HUUUUUGE disappointment.

Did I miss something?

 

yes. listen again
Posted 11 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing a bit of Chris Isaak influence. A good thing.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Anyone else hearing a bit of Neil Diamond's 'Solitary Man' in this?
Posted 11 years ago by z11355    [ Reply ]
Well, this was unusually rousing. I'll give it an 8.
Posted 11 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Great Band.  I saw them last weekend at the Cat's Cradle in Carboro NC.  Really a terrific show!
Posted 11 years ago by Melissag    [ Reply ]
"There's a piano playing on the ocean floor between Havana and New Orleans ..."

Somebody's been watchin too much Sponge Bob. 
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Just saw them in concert last week (with Bahamas as the opener, check 'em out) and they were excellent live!
Posted 11 years ago by SingletrackSal    [ Reply ]
Calexico is on my list of bands to see live sometime.
Posted 11 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
cok iyi bi yapit..
Posted 11 years ago by kuntin    [ Reply ]
BRILLIANT
Posted 11 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Great!  I like how they get it almost up to a Doors-like bluesy rocking level in a couple spots with the vocals, blaring key-notes, strings, and tempo...clearly, this is a band destined to be taken more seriously in the long run, which is good, because I think they deserve it!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 cShaggy wrote:
..6 >> 7 >> 8..it grew on me That fast..
 



Too. Much. Info...

Oh! You mean the music! Yeah, awesome. :-p
Posted 12 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
..6 >> 7 >> 8..it grew on me That fast..
Posted 12 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]

Stingray wrote:

Heard the album only once (I have to say) - but it was a HUUUUUGE disappointment.

Did I miss something?

 

Not necessarily. I think it's a nice enough, but not too convincing "Calexico by the numbers" record (about a 6 on the Radio Paradise scale).

However, I've been to their Berlin concert last month and most of the new songs - like Epic and especially Maybe on Monday - sounded much more interesting and powerful. I definitely recommend seeing them live.


Posted 12 years ago by jpdribbler    [ Reply ]
Grammarcop

(Part of the 47% who won't vote for Mitt Romney)

 

USA is on a fast downwards spiral without this TERRIBLE turbo-capitalist!

With him you speed-up this process!

USA 2012 equals ROME (a few years before) 378 AD

Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

Heard the album only once (I have to say) - but it was a HUUUUUGE disappointment.

Did I miss something?


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Damn! I want to go back to Havana!
Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Wow...enjoying this tasty, twangy, typically edgy new stuff from them; thanks, RP!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
always a pleasure to hear calexico
Posted 12 years ago by yuel    [ Reply ]
Another atmospheric sonic landscape masterpiece.  Seeing Calexico 2 nights in a row in Phoenix in October.  Can't wait for the new tunes live.
Posted 12 years ago by zllama    [ Reply ]
I'll see them in concert tonight {#Surprised}
Posted 12 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
Awesome.  Very atmospheric.  Diggin' the organ parts.  Another Calexico album I'll have to purchase.
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
I like it.  Calexico has never disappointed me though.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhhhh....
Posted 12 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]