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Indigo Girls — Second Time Around
Album: Poseidon And The Bitter Bug
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Released: 2009
Length: 4:07
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Second time around you know it
Really got me down
Sister don't you judge it
Keep it to yourself now
If ya ain't got nothing good to say
Don't say nothin' at all

Got bitten by the bitter bug and I
Just can't get enough
Of ill will and my own conceit
I'm weary of the world it seems
I'm weary of the world
Weary of the world it seems

It's sort of always gone my way
I'm just a little bit off these days
Like I've had hard knocks all my life
Like I'm a Bible belt wife
Like I didn't see it coming
Like I didn't walk in willingly

See I never want to sing again
La la la like a butterfly
Without my wits about me
Without my heart in line
Third time's a charm
This is mine

You said you just heard Loretta sing
And you felt the loneliness seeping in
Cowboys made you uneasy
You're a God-fearing lesbian
So you learn not to yearn
And you take it on the chin again

Here's what I find about compromise-
Don't do it if it hurts inside
Cause either way you're screwed
And eventually you'll find
That you may as well feel good
You may as well have some pride

Come August we'll go to Cherokee and
Hear Loretta do her thing
Pack it into the Indian casino and
Make the hillbilly scene
Kick up our heels
And join in

Are you my ally or my enemy?
Do you have self-loathing or empathy?
Can you keep me in your prayers, sister?
Can you keep me in there somewhere?
And sister, if you ain't go nothin' good to say
Don't say nothin' at all
Comments (121)add comment
 flatop wrote:

I hide all my Indigo Girls  albums when my buds come around  hahahah!
Love these girls 
Closet  IG fan.


Interesting comment.  Are you afraid that your 'buds' will judge you adversely for liking the IG?  Or that your 'buds' will steal your IG albums?
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
I hide all my Indigo Girls  albums when my buds come around  hahahah!
Love these girls 
Closet  IG fan.
Posted 3 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
 Zedumfore wrote:
Saw the Indigo Girls live in Nelson BC a few years ago... 
hope they come back to the Kootenays! (someday, when there is live music again) 
So good live. 
 
Look after the king of R n R please 
Posted 3 years ago by 69Grace_M    [ Reply ]
Chill. Non-pretentious vibes. Outstanding 
Posted 3 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
Saw the Indigo Girls live in Nelson BC a few years ago... 
hope they come back to the Kootenays! (someday, when there is live music again) 
So good live. 
Posted 4 years ago by Zedumfore    [ Reply ]
I remember when Amy & Emily played regularly at Moonshadow Saloon on Piedmont Rd in Atlana in the mid 80's
Posted 4 years ago by inmanart    [ Reply ]
I simply love this song...
Posted 5 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
OK!, That's at least interesting!

Paints an image, creates a story and add a Banjer for character. I dig it.
Posted 6 years ago by Clyde_Bedow    [ Reply ]
I don't usually say nothin about the Indigo Girls, but I actually like this one.
Posted 6 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Lame
Posted 6 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
Excellent song from that rare element - an album without filler.
Posted 7 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
Always wonderfully poetic and provoking lyrically, love the Indigo Girls.
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
Spartenburg, SC boys.  Just across the mountain from where I grew up in Ky.

Gonna climb a mountain, highest mountain, jump off ain't nobody gonna know....can't you see...
Love it.
Posted 8 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
Spartenburg, SC boys.  Just across the mountain from where I grew up in Ky.

"Gonna climb a mountain, highest mountain, jump off ain't nobody gonna know....can't you see..."
Love it. 
Posted 8 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
Superb.  Wonderful lyrics. 9 from Bristol.  Thanks RP.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I really thought this was Bob Dylan until I looked up and saw what was playing, boy was I wrong.
Posted 8 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
Haven't commented here for quite some time. I decide to register my "bleh" about this track. I see that disgusting "Lazarus" re-tread in the comments again. I'm done here. Bill, do something about this 'member' or I'll probably pull my monthly donation and move on from RP. Sorry, but this user's posts are completely useless.
/M. 

 
An empty threat repeated periodically is funny for reasons I'm sure you didn't intend.
Posted 9 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 nutrod42 wrote:
Sounds like Garth Hudson on organ.

 
...but apparently it's Mitchell Froom.
Posted 9 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Garth Hudson on organ.
Posted 9 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:
Lame. And derivative.

 
Sort of like your outlook on life George? I enjoyed this song {#Mrgreen}
Posted 9 years ago by Fiji5555    [ Reply ]
Lame. And derivative.
Posted 10 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
This is a very good song and CD 10
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}{#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
They look like prettier, longer-haired Everley Brothers. 


Indigo Girls

 


 



Posted 10 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:

In re: pearls, swine, etc. It's not my place to say this, but you really do not seem to grasp the essence of this radio site and the untrammeled opportunity to comment on what is played. The easiest and most effective way to deal with songs you do not like and comments that annoy you is to a) mute and b) don't read. Most of your concerns could be alleviated in this manner. If you think that a reasonable action is to withdraw support because the comments of one person are so offensive, there is not much to be said. 
 

Well said...  hope you are having a marvelous weekend right this minute, bam23...  this song is marvelous...  love it...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
Haven't commented here for quite some time. I decide to register my "bleh" about this track. I see that disgusting "Lazarus" re-tread in the comments again. I'm done here. Bill, do something about this 'member' or I'll probably pull my monthly donation and move on from RP. Sorry, but this user's posts are completely useless.
/M. 

 
In re: pearls, swine, etc. It's not my place to say this, but you really do not seem to grasp the essence of this radio site and the untrammeled opportunity to comment on what is played. The easiest and most effective way to deal with songs you do not like and comments that annoy you is to a) mute and b) don't read. Most of your concerns could be alleviated in this manner. If you think that a reasonable action is to withdraw support because the comments of one person are so offensive, there is not much to be said. 
Posted 11 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Haven't commented here for quite some time. I decide to register my "bleh" about this track. I see that disgusting "Lazarus" re-tread in the comments again. I'm done here. Bill, do something about this 'member' or I'll probably pull my monthly donation and move on from RP. Sorry, but this user's posts are completely useless.
/M. 
Posted 11 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I have re-discovered Indigo Girls... and this CD is on my list of music to buy (no, not THAT list - this is a NEW list!)  They have a way of putting my feet back on the ground and helping me to remember the simple pleasures of life. (The idea of packing a cooler and a two-day suitcase and just driving into the country seems awfully good to me lately.)
 

miss you so much, Cynaera...

love this marvelous song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Spiderwoman wrote:
adorable 
 

I agree...  everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked...  love this song...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Tangled up in Bob
Posted 11 years ago by ccjemmett    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this spring day...
 

 
adorable 
Posted 11 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Home-spun cobblers.
Posted 11 years ago by goozer321    [ Reply ]

This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this spring day...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
ugh
Posted 11 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I can't wait until spring!
Posted 11 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]

This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this winter morning...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Mari wrote:

wonderful seg from buckets of rain! {#High-five}


 
because it sounds like sounds like "tangled up in blue" by Dylan?
Posted 12 years ago by max_p    [ Reply ]

I love the honesty and personal touch of this whole album. It totally grabs me with it's emotional strip tease.

Posted 12 years ago by LeftShoe    [ Reply ]
I just love this song.
Posted 12 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]

wonderful seg from buckets of rain! {#High-five}


Posted 12 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

This song is still soooo good for the external acoustic meatus...

 

and now?
Posted 13 years ago by sronis    [ Reply ]
Great Song

{#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by jersey_birdman    [ Reply ]
That is break my heart beautiful.
Posted 13 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Wow I haven't heard such a blatant rip on Bob Dylan's Tangled Up in Blue riff since Hootie and the Blowfish.
Posted 13 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
I have re-discovered Indigo Girls... and this CD is on my list of music to buy (no, not THAT list - this is a NEW list!)  They have a way of putting my feet back on the ground and helping me to remember the simple pleasures of life. (The idea of packing a cooler and a two-day suitcase and just driving into the country seems awfully good to me lately.)
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Excellent, excellent song... love it.
Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
 dburges wrote:
Woah, I thought this was Turin Brakes at first- freaky.
 
Oh, yes!  Though they sing a tad higher :)

Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Woah, I thought this was Turin Brakes at first- freaky.
Posted 13 years ago by dburges    [ Reply ]
Up to eight in context (withBD)

:-))

Posted 13 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Started out an an 8, now 9, maybe 10 the next time.
Posted 13 years ago by 2cats    [ Reply ]
Here's what I found about compromise,
Don't do it if it hurts inside.
'Cause either way you're screwed.
Eventually you'll find
That you may as well feel good
You may as well have some pride.
Posted 13 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
nice little country track from the I-girls. {#Cowboy}
Posted 13 years ago by Wittgenstein    [ Reply ]
hehe i thought this was jayhawks.. ;)

great song regardless..
Posted 14 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
Ah...today Indigo Girls get the distinct honor of following Bob Dylan. Instant high score from me. A breath of fresh air in the slums! Thank you Indigos. This song does segue well after the previous one. Then again...any does.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
"Here's what I've learned about compromise...
Don't do it if it hurts inside"

Powerful lyric, that is..


Posted 14 years ago by travism    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:
 
Posted: Feb 15, 2010 - 13:36 < Reply >
 n4ku wrote:
I thought it was Dylan on helium.

 
That made me laugh!

Love them both. BD & IG that is. Dylan on helium is awesome.
Posted 14 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


I always love hearing this song... sigh...

 
 
RT Are you dancing?

Posted 14 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
Don't the Indigo Girls do a cover of "Tangled Up in Blue"? Anyone else hearing strong similarities here?
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Not really a fan of the Indigo Girls but this is indeed a great song.....

{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by jersey_birdman    [ Reply ]
Yes, it´s great.
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Pretty good, a 6, but not all that memorable
Posted 14 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
I just love this song. Radio paradise is the only one that plays it......
Posted 14 years ago by moon15116    [ Reply ]
strikes a chord ~ and she's still in my prayers...
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
I really like Amy and Emily's new direction. I'm a sucker for banjo, for one thing, but this has such a nice vibe overall. Makes me wanna sit on a porch with a mint julep or something.
Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
This one's an 8. But just this one.
Posted 14 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 n4ku wrote:

I thought it was Dylan on helium.

 
That made me laugh!

Posted 14 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
I had my back to the computer and thought this was Turin Brakes.
Posted 14 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhh great, this is right in my alley...

9
Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
 n4ku wrote:

I thought it was Dylan on helium.

 
right on track

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:
this song is excellent... 
I agree - they have an amazing capacity for lyrics that are sorta on the nose, yet nonetheless truly poetic. love it 8

Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Nice, earthy tune
Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 j7 wrote:
Wow ....... from the other room, I was wondering who this dude was?
Ooooops.

 
It followed a Dylan song and I thought he suddenly had become lucid.


Posted 15 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks these girls ran out of ideas about midway through their first album?
 
Thank God they haven't run out of lyrics, melodies, chord structures and harmonies.

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 meadowwoods wrote:
I hear Ferron...

 
I hear John Hiatt

Posted 15 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Really nice tune!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
MsJudi wrote:
jhorton wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks these girls ran out of ideas about midway through their first album?

Yep, you're the only one.



Make that two. And I was fool enough to buy 4 more albums before I figured it out.

Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
A new record? Jeez, I live in Atlanta! How could I have missed it?!?


Posted 15 years ago by Panama_Floyd    [ Reply ]
I hear Ferron...

Posted 15 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks these girls ran out of ideas about midway through their first album?
 
Yep, you're the only one.

Posted 15 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one who thinks these girls ran out of ideas about midway through their first album?
Posted 15 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
This is album is truly one of their best since Rites of Passage.  While I have loved them all to some degree, this effort has the classic harmonies  that made their fans fall in love with them!    Give it a listen!
Posted 15 years ago by galvestn    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:
I just caught a snatch of lyric: "God-fearing lesbian"

Reminds me of one of my good friends who once described herself that way . . .
 

Hehe!  He said "snatch" and "lesbian."  Hehe!
Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
 whtahtefcuk wrote:
I have not every been a Indigo Girls fan... but the 2 songs I have heard on this new album may have to change that...
 
I'm basically with you on this one. I've always thought they were pretty good, but I've been very impressed with the tracks I've heard off this album.

Posted 15 years ago by Bosonator    [ Reply ]
I have not every been a Indigo Girls fan... but the 2 songs I have heard on this new album may have to change that...
Posted 15 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 MinMan wrote:
specifically; "tangled up and blue". (sorry - I just had to mention it)

 
I thought it was Dylan on helium.

Posted 15 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
specifically; "tangled up and blue". (sorry - I just had to mention it)



Posted 15 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Instrumentals remind of old "The Band," with the B3, harmonica and banjo.
Posted 15 years ago by watkinson    [ Reply ]
I like this new IG stuff. Reminds me of Eliza Gilkyson. Plus it has a banjo: always good.
Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I just caught a snatch of lyric: "God-fearing lesbian"

Reminds me of one of my good friends who once described herself that way . . .
Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
Pretty good.

Posted 15 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
glad to hear some new indigo girls
not going so far as a WOOt  though, AB   ;-)
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
W00t! More new Indigo Girls! Yay!!!
Posted 15 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
Huh.  New IG!  Interesting.  I haven't heard this at all yet... I do love me some banjo.
Posted 15 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]

first


Posted 15 years ago by Kdubba    [ Reply ]