Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear (Waterboys)

Subject: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear
From: Larkin
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 08:45 AM

Anybody got the words to Bang on the Ear by the waterboys.
Cheers Martin

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 09:35 AM

Here, Martin.

Allan

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear
From: Big Tim
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 04:40 PM

Great song: what does the title mean?

Subject: Lyr Add: AND A BANG ON THE EAR (from the Waterboys
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 06:27 PM

AND A BANG ON THE EAR

Lindsay was my first love
she was in my class
I would have loved to take her out
but I was too shy to ask
The fullness of my feeling
was never made clear
but I send her my love
and a bang on the ear

Nora was my girl
when I first was in a group
I can still see her to this day
stirring chicken soup
Now she's living in Australia
working as an auctioneer
I send her my love
and a bang on the ear

Deborah broke my heart
and I the willing fool
I fell for her one summer
on the road to Liverpool
I thought it was forever
but it was over within the year
I send her my love
and a bang on the ear

The home I made with Bella
became a house of pain
We weathered it together
bound by a ball and chain
It started up in Fife
It ended up in tears
I send her my love
and a bang on the ear

Krista was a rover
from Canada she hailed
We crossed swords in San Francisco
We both lived to tell the tale
I don't know now where she is
Oh, but if I had her here !
I'd give her my love
and a bang on the ear

So my woman of the hearth fire
harbour of my soul
I watch you lightly sleeping
I sense the dream that does unfold
You to me are treasure
You to me are dear
I'll give you my love
and a bang on the ear


Dublin April 1988
On "Fisherman's Blues" and "Best Of"

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear
From: michaelr
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 07:27 PM

Tim -- it's code for domestic violence ;-)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear
From: Cluin
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 07:29 PM

Page 124, Kama Sutra

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear (Waterboys)
From: Big Tim
Date: 20 Jun 03 - 05:47 AM

Domestic violence, interesting but doesn't sound very like Mike Scott. I always took it to mean just a gentle reminder of past intimicies - "I know secrets about you" sort of thing?

"Chicken soup" - Mike's now a vegetarian!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear (Waterboys)
From: michaelr
Date: 20 Jun 03 - 01:05 PM

(removing tongue from cheek) Yes, Tim, it's an expression of affectionate remembrance.

BTW, how can I get your book here in the US?

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear (Waterboys)
From: Wotcha
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 03:58 AM

A former girlfriend taped this song along with others ... serial dating springs to mind ... and I'll never forget that fine Chicago gal either ...

Cheers,

Brian

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear (Waterboys)
From: Big Tim
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 05:00 AM

Thanks Michael. I think the book will be available thru Barnes and Noble, eventually, but don't hold your breath! You can buy it 20% cheaper online direct from the publisher: www.btpale.com

and a bang on the ear, and a rap on the knuckles, to you too!

The Waterboys are currently touring in the UK and their new album has been well received, tho I haven't heard it yet.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear (Waterboys)
From: michaelr
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 11:39 PM

Ah, thanks Tim. From the comments in the thread concerning it, that book is a must-have for me.

I didn't know the Waterboys had regrouped! If they're doing stuff in the "Fisherman's Blues" vein, that'll bear listening for.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bang on the Ear (Waterboys)
From: Larkin
Date: 22 Jun 03 - 07:46 PM

Thanks for the lyrics WYSTWYG
Martin