Wow , I find myself coming back to this song time and time again it just awakens your emotions the beautiful thought provoking lyrics the melodic musical arrangements....just haunting, thanks Ken!
Like so many of her best songs, this one gives voice to obscure emotions; of longing and dreams unfulfilled. Only Dylan Lennon and maybe Van Morrison are in her league.
Some nights, when I have a cigarette in hand, and am feeling very pensive, Joni is the only thing I can listen to. This was the first album I ever had of hers, and it has seen me through many difficult times in life. She is truly the only artist who can stir the deep emotions, hiding in my heart (or soul) the really make me realize how incredible life is, and how truly appreciative we should be of it.
It's such a great song...I really loved her years at Geffen records even though she didn't sell much. Chinese Cafe at one end, this at the other of that period.
Una de las canciones más bellas y emocionantes de la Joni... y eso es mucho decir :-) "Mañana es domingo. Ahora sólo falta un día para que tu pases caminando bajo mi ventana Los fines de semana me vuelven loca, los feriados son demasiado tristes porque tu no pasas bajo mi ventana. Nadie sabe que estoy aqui. Un día simplemente desaparecí y renté estas dos habitaciones aquí arriba con vista... cuando tu pasas bajo mi ventana. Te ves tan juvenil, el tiempo ha sido infiel (continua arriba)
She titled it "Speechless." Lyrical inspiration escaped the songwriter until 1989, when she encountered the story of New German Cinema director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who, amid the repression of Germanys antigay Paragraph 175 laws, was left broken-hearted by a male lover in his youth.
I think the quickest answer to your very good question is: Garbage makes money. Seriously, if it weren't for the garbage, how could we pick out the great stuff? Fortunately, we have Joni.
@donovamj Because they don't know good music when they hear it. They're doing it to appeal to the masses, who want what they want musically because that's how they've been conditioned. It's a big circle that keeps feeding on itself, and has for at least the last 15 years.
Another gorgeous painting by the master...Joni !! Thanks, I will acquaint myself with "Blonde in the Bleachers" (uhh, I mean the song...not the blonde, heh).
I agree, my fav song, followed very closely by Help Me. Great chords here, sounds, arrangement, performance, mix, mood, it's perfect. A true 'songwriter's song' I wish I had written and recorded. Too bad it's far from the most famous.
In 1991 I worked in a plastics firm injection moulding, the job bored me out of my mind, but this song (as did the rest of the album) through my walkman head phones, used to blow me away.
OliveJewel, I share your comment: "laying on my bed and hearing this song it was like an out of body experience, like my soul left my body and time traveled through the universe and then came back at the end of the song."
12 years ago I heard Joni Mitchell's Blue and wanted to buy an album of hers for myself so I just went to the the used CD store and randomly got Night Ride Home. I still don't totally understand why this song makes people cry, but I can remember laying on my bed and hearing this song it was like an out of body experience, like my soul left my body and time traveled through the universe and then came back at the end of the song.
Check out the extended version of this on that Geffen set. There's like at least 2 minutes of intro piano and awesome abstract vocals before it gets going.
She first came up with this melody in 1982 while doing "Wild Things Run Fast" but only came up with the lyrics in '91 when she did this album. Little trivia fact for you. :)
Another thing she said about this song - that she does not only write songs about herself because this is a song about a gay man staring twice a day the man he loved 30 years ago. That is a true story she heard.
I would love to have this song with no lyrics. I was called Speechelss and I would really like to hear Speechless.
yess thats my favorite part..."hot days your shirtsssss undone..........rainy days you runnnnn ...then you fade so fastttt below my window".....that line gives me goosebumps everytime.
Wow , I find myself coming back to this song time and time again it just awakens your emotions the beautiful thought provoking lyrics the melodic musical arrangements....just haunting, thanks Ken!
LLOBeck 1 week ago
I just love her...; D
Mattiwhoof 3 weeks ago
Like so many of her best songs, this one gives voice to obscure emotions; of longing and dreams unfulfilled. Only Dylan Lennon and maybe Van Morrison are in her league.
skywryterz 1 month ago
I can so relate to your comment. This song is powerful for me because of a lost love many years ago.
peace4theuniverse 6 months ago
youtube.com/watch?v=GgMlRDK6iWk&feature=related
Catch this folks.
Longtack55 7 months ago
youtube.com/watch?v=GgMlRDK6iWk&feature=related Catch this folks.
Longtack55 7 months ago
That vocal harmony at 1.25 and 2.35 is chilling and the piano melody is so beautiful. Yes it has all been done before - but not quite like this!
Longtack55 7 months ago
Phew - so powerful, distracting, exhausting, draining.
Longtack55 8 months ago
Some nights, when I have a cigarette in hand, and am feeling very pensive, Joni is the only thing I can listen to. This was the first album I ever had of hers, and it has seen me through many difficult times in life. She is truly the only artist who can stir the deep emotions, hiding in my heart (or soul) the really make me realize how incredible life is, and how truly appreciative we should be of it.
amassey4 9 months ago
My favorite Joni as well. Thanks much.
CanyonParadise 9 months ago
yes! this is one of the finest from a compendium of brilliance.for some reason I also feel a stinging behind the eyes whenever I hear it.
atukived 10 months ago
This!
GiGiGoesShopping 11 months ago
It's such a great song...I really loved her years at Geffen records even though she didn't sell much. Chinese Cafe at one end, this at the other of that period.
mysteryachievement 1 year ago
This is such a hauntingly beautiful song, and when I heard if, I played this over and over again..and very sentimental also. AmyK
sandey1234 1 year ago
@sandey1234 Same here I'm brought to tears every time I hear it! beautiful song!
keithko007 1 year ago
...loved you 30 years ago Joni!
OlymPigs2010 1 year ago 3
someone had posted an outtake from this tune that was amazing...where is it?...wonder what happened to it...
orbital14 1 year ago
No one knows I am here
Lisahofman 1 year ago
someone i was once in love with..played this for me...a nice moment
mirandazar 1 year ago 2
Can not stop the impulse to click replay.
utz14 1 year ago
Love this lyric. Wonderful.
MrLovePoet 1 year ago
(continúa)
te ves tan juvenil, el tiempo ha sido infiel
El cielo sabe qué te amé, treinta años atrás.
Los días de calor llevas la camisa suelta
los días de lluvia corres, y luego te desvaneces tan rápido
bajo mi ventana...
Nadie sabe que estoy aqui. Un día simplemente desaparecí
y renté estas dos habitaciones aquí arriba
con vista... sólo cuando tu pasas bajo mi ventana.
cambiarmivida 1 year ago
cambiarmivida 1 year ago
the greatest Joni ...is a really treasure for the human race....
exoxide 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this masterpiece.
tmmmviii 1 year ago
gorgeous i agree with blackkendoll82...gotta add "don juan's reckless daughter"
a gay man watches 30 years from 2 grey rooms with a view...
neoboy1957 1 year ago 2
This really is one of my favorite Joni songs. It's the perfect blend of nostalgic reverie finale for a great album.
ottoskidoo 1 year ago
Beautiful beyond words...Look after your beautiful self, Joni. The world needs your wisdom and comfort.
glengowan06 1 year ago
She titled it "Speechless." Lyrical inspiration escaped the songwriter until 1989, when she encountered the story of New German Cinema director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who, amid the repression of Germanys antigay Paragraph 175 laws, was left broken-hearted by a male lover in his youth.
Frottagecub 1 year ago
Why don't the radio stations play this masterpiece instead of the generic garbage they pump out?
donovamj 2 years ago 15
I think the quickest answer to your very good question is: Garbage makes money. Seriously, if it weren't for the garbage, how could we pick out the great stuff? Fortunately, we have Joni.
inkforhire 1 year ago
@inkforhire
what year was this out?
they could play this on adult contemporary stations today and no one would know it's old for those who have to listen to something new.
The096757 1 year ago
@donovamj Because they don't know good music when they hear it. They're doing it to appeal to the masses, who want what they want musically because that's how they've been conditioned. It's a big circle that keeps feeding on itself, and has for at least the last 15 years.
tall32guy 4 months ago
If you like this, try her piano/sax instrumental "One Week Last Summer"- it'll blow you away!
childofiona 2 years ago
Ever hear a song that you were sure was written just for you?
Makes me think about that gorgeous sweedish man that used to walk by my window... loved each other but he was married....
LaLawre1 2 years ago 3
@LaLawre1 Same thought - mine was a Jewish psychologist that looked like Bob Dylan.
mindyspark 1 year ago
Music to leave this life by.....
TheNigelr 2 years ago
@TheNigelr
Excellent way to meet God............
mishasdream 1 year ago
Dare I say this is one of Joni Mitchell's VERY best songs - ever. The opening piano part is brilliant.
Forestski 2 years ago 2
Another gorgeous painting by the master...Joni !! Thanks, I will acquaint myself with "Blonde in the Bleachers" (uhh, I mean the song...not the blonde, heh).
ThousandShakes 2 years ago
I agree, my fav song, followed very closely by Help Me. Great chords here, sounds, arrangement, performance, mix, mood, it's perfect. A true 'songwriter's song' I wish I had written and recorded. Too bad it's far from the most famous.
LibertyGroupDotOrg 2 years ago
In 1991 I worked in a plastics firm injection moulding, the job bored me out of my mind, but this song (as did the rest of the album) through my walkman head phones, used to blow me away.
adysaxman77 2 years ago
magic
Freyjapup 2 years ago
OliveJewel, I share your comment: "laying on my bed and hearing this song it was like an out of body experience, like my soul left my body and time traveled through the universe and then came back at the end of the song."
GiovaSal 2 years ago
I'd love to hear a Chakatized version of 'Two Grey Rooms'. What a ride that would be!
cancer63 2 years ago
One of Chaka Khan's fave songs I believe.
fayedunawayfan 2 years ago
Love this! Brings back childhood memories!
artistsassist 2 years ago
truly truly one of her best. absolutely haunting. every song on this album is perfection
maha77 2 years ago 2
12 years ago I heard Joni Mitchell's Blue and wanted to buy an album of hers for myself so I just went to the the used CD store and randomly got Night Ride Home. I still don't totally understand why this song makes people cry, but I can remember laying on my bed and hearing this song it was like an out of body experience, like my soul left my body and time traveled through the universe and then came back at the end of the song.
OliveJewel 2 years ago 8
That's awesome that you like Blonde in the Bleachers, blackkendoll82. Everybody always overlooks that song.
boonreincarnated 2 years ago
One of her most beautiful songs; and hers is a huge songbook.
bookkeeper57 3 years ago
it touches my soul which leads to my heart which leads to my tears..............god is great !!!
michaelstouch123 3 years ago 2
yes mike......preach!!!
blackkendoll82 3 years ago
M-
I couldn't say it better.
lvsiii 3 years ago
I am Christian, but am wondering... how does this song remind you of God? LOL Not being flippant just asking out of plain curiosity.
tall32guy 3 years ago
Check out the extended version of this on that Geffen set. There's like at least 2 minutes of intro piano and awesome abstract vocals before it gets going.
SpySlowhands 3 years ago
is it on the geffen set that has the cardboard sleeves?
knotslandingire 3 years ago
She first came up with this melody in 1982 while doing "Wild Things Run Fast" but only came up with the lyrics in '91 when she did this album. Little trivia fact for you. :)
tall32guy 3 years ago 7
ohh thank you i never knew that.........its such an amazing song.....i can see years put into this.
blackkendoll82 3 years ago
When I found this out I was very surprised.
Another thing she said about this song - that she does not only write songs about herself because this is a song about a gay man staring twice a day the man he loved 30 years ago. That is a true story she heard.
I would love to have this song with no lyrics. I was called Speechelss and I would really like to hear Speechless.
I love this song very very much!
allastair1 2 years ago
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Shamagogue 2 years ago
In the case of this song, she had the melody first, in 1982. She added the lyrics in 1991.
bookkeeper57 2 years ago
Wonderful song, one of her best piano melodies too. Most striking line:
'Rainy days you run
then you fade so fast
below my window'
jmiller05 3 years ago 6
yess thats my favorite part..."hot days your shirtsssss undone..........rainy days you runnnnn ...then you fade so fastttt below my window".....that line gives me goosebumps everytime.
blackkendoll82 3 years ago 3
my best part is another sad one:
noone knows I´m here,
one day I just disappear :_(
Repeating and realizing it really makes me very sad.
allastair1 2 years ago
it just brings tears to my eyes every time i hear this, just beautiful.
Lisahofman 3 years ago
this is the most beautiful song that i have ever heard.
Lisahofman 3 years ago
yes it is..its one of my favs of all time
blackkendoll82 3 years ago