"a voice once stentorian is now again meek and muffled", "what wasted unconditional love on somebody who doesn't believe in the stuff", "you came upon me like a hypnic jerk"... she's a phrase machine
so strong this performance, best live version on youtube... Very strong..... You can feel the emotions she puts in this. So underestimated Fiona Apple
she is my muse, such raw emotion that makes my heart bleed at times.she has helped me get through some tough times, and i still consider her my favorite female artist.she has such a way of expressing her feelings that can touch so many nerves, gives me chills.great performance.hope she puts something out soon
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I am a HUGE Fiona fan, BUTBUTBUT, her live singing voice is fucking awful. It always has been! That wiggly thing she does, it's not on purpose which is what's most fucked up about it. Unless it's a slow song, I would rather hear the recording...Oh Well..lol at the pun.
I seriously think this is the best version of this song EVER. I mean, I haven't heard every time she played it. But damn, still goosebumps every time. Like, after.. I think i've listened to it for about a 100 times.. that's amazing.
I was there! That room is smaller than TV would let you believe-I could've run up and made out with her. Looking back, I'm glad I didn't try, but still...it was a great day.
One of highlights in "Extraordinary Machine", I love it. BTW, anyone knows she is recording her fourth album or not? I didn't hear anything about her new album... so bad.
This song is proably the one I connect the most with... Specially the part: "My peace and quiet was stolen from me, when I was looking with calm affection you were searching for my imperfections...
Fiona Apple has such a bad rep, and it's tragic because she has such brilliant, cathartic lyrics. I'm a totally straight guy and I can empathize with her, that's how poetic and deep her songs are.
The under appreciated Dylan of our generation, IMHO.
@unchartedterritory She had some breakdown on stage and started going on and on about political issues, which is a no-no in America. She's very outspoken, which is also a no-no. People want to think that their pop stars are just stupid, empty shells that spit out pop tunes in this country. Look at all of our popular female singers - Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Lady GaGa - they all pretend to be stupid in interviews.
@avwhite Well.... I like Taylor. She's a great songwriter, BUT when Fiona was 19 she was writing with "bigger words". Taylor is in country music. They like simple lyrics. Fiona is a bit avant garde and while a few songs are "commercial" enough, she truly is an artistic soul.
@unchartedterritory You can find the link here somewhere - at the grammys I think. She told the idoit audience to stop being so consumerist iirc - to think for themselves and leave the cult of celebrity to die a lonely death.
what makes all of us gay and straight have a crush on her? hahaha...ive heard it from everybody, they not only like the music, but love the woman...damn you fiona i love you
Its my favorite song from this album. I bought it 'cause of it and then i heard the other ones, magnificent!..She is a true outsider as a song writer/singer..Love her!.
i love this song fell in love with it on the album have never had the pleasure of seeing her live as i live in australia but it's on my list of things to do before i kick the bucket. She is inspired and in turn inspires others. There will never be another F.A.
i love her, and though this is not my favorite song, it's really good. and he loves her, which is great. and she's playing piano, which is rare for her live. very nice.
I have so much respect for her writing. Her words are well chosen and effectively sung. "A voice once stentorian is now again meek and muffled" Come on, who out there writes like this? Just brilliant!!!
i think the hoarse voice gives to the presentation a lil bit of anger , and that was wut i luved about it :D , and indeed she is perfection i have a secretly crush on her jiji
Oh, thank you! This probably a tie for favorite song on the new album. I think that only time will earn her the true respect that she deserves. She is perfection, even with a hoarse voice.
She is by far the most amazing musician of our time. She can lift you up or devastate you with a single line. Brilliant
lilfoxieroxie 5 months ago 3
MUSICAL GENIUS.
cleanpalette 5 months ago
"a voice once stentorian is now again meek and muffled", "what wasted unconditional love on somebody who doesn't believe in the stuff", "you came upon me like a hypnic jerk"... she's a phrase machine
pensarbonito 8 months ago
this song completely knocks you in the head.. in that awesome, amazing, beautiful lovely way that only she can
pupucower 9 months ago
so strong this performance, best live version on youtube... Very strong..... You can feel the emotions she puts in this. So underestimated Fiona Apple
hemmojito 11 months ago
I like the fleetwood mac version better.
nootaramus 1 year ago
@nootaramus It's not the same song.
MegaWhiner 1 year ago
@nootaramus She wrote this, dumbass.
princessdaleeee 1 year ago
@nootaramus Trolololo'ing.
Satellitegirl41 1 week ago
One of my favorite Fiona songs! I did a cover of it, if anyone is interested. BUT I don't feel that I did it justice. :)
ErisaRei 1 year ago
Jesus. She is a genius. She really is. This song is core-shakingly powerful.
whitetiefilms 1 year ago
What a great song! The way she is introduced it seems like she did 2 Late Late shows but, she has the same dress and look both times.
MegaWhiner 1 year ago
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MegaWhiner 1 year ago
I still listen to this song every day...*sighs* it's so devastating.
avwhite 1 year ago
I love her. She has just the right words
SENIORBALLENON 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS WOMAN
mimi49576 1 year ago 3
i got mad mad mad mad mad love for her!!!
TheSuperKong 1 year ago
"My peace and quiet was stolen from me
When I was looking with calm affection
You were searching out my imperfections."
"What wasted unconditional love
On somebody
Who doesn't believe in the stuff."
Cytr0s 1 year ago
she is my muse, such raw emotion that makes my heart bleed at times.she has helped me get through some tough times, and i still consider her my favorite female artist.she has such a way of expressing her feelings that can touch so many nerves, gives me chills.great performance.hope she puts something out soon
Stitch1414 1 year ago
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I am a HUGE Fiona fan, BUTBUTBUT, her live singing voice is fucking awful. It always has been! That wiggly thing she does, it's not on purpose which is what's most fucked up about it. Unless it's a slow song, I would rather hear the recording...Oh Well..lol at the pun.
aleceholmes 1 year ago
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yuk ! off key tiny tim mustard.
nootaramus 2 years ago
I seriously think this is the best version of this song EVER. I mean, I haven't heard every time she played it. But damn, still goosebumps every time. Like, after.. I think i've listened to it for about a 100 times.. that's amazing.
1TPony 2 years ago 4
I think Fiona is so much better live! And every song is different. Her passion & intensity is too fantastic!! I hope she tours again SOON!
divinereference 2 years ago
Yessss me too! :D
1TPony 2 years ago
I love that one of the tags to this video is orgasmic
chuba49 2 years ago
I was there! That room is smaller than TV would let you believe-I could've run up and made out with her. Looking back, I'm glad I didn't try, but still...it was a great day.
itsallinallston 2 years ago 2
"My peace and quiet was stolen from me
When I was looking with calm affection
You were searching out my imperfections
What wasted unconditional love
On somebody
Who doesn't believe in the stuff"
kikithestrange 2 years ago 8
NO ONE writes lyrics like her
DaveIrie 2 years ago 26
I know her lyrics are like real and true and honest...
like pure experiences!
Love her!!
kikithestrange 2 years ago 5
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One of highlights in "Extraordinary Machine", I love it. BTW, anyone knows she is recording her fourth album or not? I didn't hear anything about her new album... so bad.
tixlot 2 years ago
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tixlot 2 years ago
I agree with y'all, Fiona is pretty amasing and underrated.
Love the lyrics; very cathartic and resonant with so many people, it seems!
steinunnpie 2 years ago 5
This song is proably the one I connect the most with... Specially the part: "My peace and quiet was stolen from me, when I was looking with calm affection you were searching for my imperfections...
javierojasespinosa 2 years ago 6
Fiona Apple has such a bad rep, and it's tragic because she has such brilliant, cathartic lyrics. I'm a totally straight guy and I can empathize with her, that's how poetic and deep her songs are.
The under appreciated Dylan of our generation, IMHO.
clokverkorange 2 years ago 34
@clokverkorange why does she have a bad reputation?
unchartedterritory 1 year ago
@unchartedterritory She had some breakdown on stage and started going on and on about political issues, which is a no-no in America. She's very outspoken, which is also a no-no. People want to think that their pop stars are just stupid, empty shells that spit out pop tunes in this country. Look at all of our popular female singers - Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Lady GaGa - they all pretend to be stupid in interviews.
clokverkorange 1 year ago
@clokverkorange Taylor Swift doesn't pretend to be stupid. She just speaks like a 19 year old...because she is a 19 year old...
avwhite 1 year ago
@avwhite Well.... I like Taylor. She's a great songwriter, BUT when Fiona was 19 she was writing with "bigger words". Taylor is in country music. They like simple lyrics. Fiona is a bit avant garde and while a few songs are "commercial" enough, she truly is an artistic soul.
ErisaRei 1 year ago
@unchartedterritory You can find the link here somewhere - at the grammys I think. She told the idoit audience to stop being so consumerist iirc - to think for themselves and leave the cult of celebrity to die a lonely death.
Such a bad, bad person ;o)
edwargo 1 year ago
Fiona Apple is possibly the most brilliant woman of this age.
She was so into the moment and the emotion of the song that when she looks up at the end it's as if she had forgotten that she was on camera.
I love that about her.
rockpapersuzi 2 years ago 5
Shiver this, shiver that. God that woman is amazing.
0neTrickPony 2 years ago 9
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shit
glaxev 2 years ago
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tixlot 2 years ago
what makes all of us gay and straight have a crush on her? hahaha...ive heard it from everybody, they not only like the music, but love the woman...damn you fiona i love you
pedroeduardo15 3 years ago 12
(hands in the air)
amen
mikefalzone 2 years ago
Fiona, my one and only love. Only woman who makes me shiver.
calvinehobbes 3 years ago
ahh this sound is amazing..
I almost get angry at who ever made her write this..cause shes just so good expressing emotion it makes me feel it
umovelikehoney 3 years ago
She`s so furious! This version much better than album. I like this!
Fiona getting beautifully with age. Keep on with this irreconcilability, Fiona!
roadtotell 3 years ago 2
I know it say stuff... I say Stars myself :)
YetAnotherWebWarrior 3 years ago
this woman rocks the world in the best of the ways
ennidd 3 years ago
Oh Well.............
There goes the theory of plate techtonics then ;-)
Farweasel 3 years ago
this sends hundred shivers down my spine. every time.
computersaysnoo 3 years ago 4
She almost made me cry there,
GOD she's amazing.
0neTrickPony 3 years ago 5
her emotion is...overpowering
cdm0014 3 years ago 4
this song is about loving some one who doesnt love you back yes?
marzi444 4 years ago
yes! she is angry, that he took advantage of her inexperience, he used her, it makes her feel awful! beutiful song! she is a genius!
sourgirl0027 4 years ago 7
a majestic talent!
rpVerlaine 4 years ago 4
"What wasted unconditional love, on somebody who doesn't believe in the stuff, oh well"
mikebtko 4 years ago 8
"What wasted unconditional love, on somebody who doesn't believe in the stars, oh well"
YetAnotherWebWarrior 3 years ago
oH I was thought she said " on somebody who doesn't believe in this stuff" stuff = love
thanks :)
thamig87 3 years ago
yeah it is 'stuff'
greenpaperclips 3 years ago 2
"believe in the stuff"
umovelikehoney 3 years ago
i dedicated this song once, how sweet :) hehe! she rocks, period.
limestar86 4 years ago 2
this song is just too perfect!
i love how fiona sings it live ...
me llegan a dar escalofrios **
it took me such a long time to
get back up the first time you did (8)
i love all her three albums :)
she's a genius
fiona pa siempre (L)
qweasdzxctry 4 years ago 7
ay tan beeella Fiona! Es mucho más bonita que la versión del cd lloré de la emoción y todo :P
Karerina 4 years ago
Its my favorite song from this album. I bought it 'cause of it and then i heard the other ones, magnificent!..She is a true outsider as a song writer/singer..Love her!.
cmenb67 4 years ago 4
I know, "Oh Well" stood out and the rest followed, "Oh Sailor", "Parting Gift" "Red"... She's amazing!
mikebtko 4 years ago
i love this song fell in love with it on the album have never had the pleasure of seeing her live as i live in australia but it's on my list of things to do before i kick the bucket. She is inspired and in turn inspires others. There will never be another F.A.
angelusting 4 years ago 2
i love her, and though this is not my favorite song, it's really good. and he loves her, which is great. and she's playing piano, which is rare for her live. very nice.
squirtgunrobbery 4 years ago
actually, it's only rare for her this last album. She regularly played piano live for her previous albums
Arinozian 4 years ago
always have adored her and always will, always amazing
amandyw 4 years ago
Fiona Apple's Works = Genius. If you life real music invest in her latest compilation of edgy little tunes called 'Extraordinary Machine'.
tjxxxskye 4 years ago
This is the Websters definition of "music".
Buy her stuff.
Psychofunkapus 4 years ago
I adore this song... I have tremendous devotion, in regards to her music...
wow!
eder5asexy 4 years ago
she puts her heart out in this song! wow
increible0incredula 4 years ago
I love this song!!!
PunkNeko19 4 years ago
Love this song, the lirycs are just heart breaking.
pololojorge 4 years ago 2
wth why is orgasmic one of the tags? O_O
marzi444 4 years ago
this is really good and i usually hate live performances
marzi444 4 years ago
she was the answer to a jeopardy question tonight and i got really excited and freaked everyone out cuz i luv fiona so much
marzi444 4 years ago
Lol, that is funny. What was the question?
And of course this is really good, it's fiona Apple! I think I like her better live than on the album - but I still really love the albums. :)
lcbell8 4 years ago
this is my fav song from that album
isafany 4 years ago
awesome
ferapple 4 years ago
my peace and quiet was stolen from me...
joelvicent 4 years ago
I love this song!
VioletWalker 5 years ago
I have so much respect for her writing. Her words are well chosen and effectively sung. "A voice once stentorian is now again meek and muffled" Come on, who out there writes like this? Just brilliant!!!
hinginator 5 years ago 2
great song. I've never related so much to a musician.
suerose96 5 years ago
I can't believe how great she is, seeing this has reminded me why I love her.
cee81 5 years ago
awesome, thanks for sharing
LukaKovach 5 years ago
That is perfection. I love the new album, and this might my favorite song from it. Thanks!
rilokyle 5 years ago
i think the hoarse voice gives to the presentation a lil bit of anger , and that was wut i luved about it :D , and indeed she is perfection i have a secretly crush on her jiji
pedroeduardo15 5 years ago
I practically have a crush on her, and I'm a hetero female! HA! But she is perfection. And that voice, they broke the mold when they made Fiona.
pimsghost 5 years ago
Aww, she probably had to sing a lot for that new CD. Her voice does sound a little scratchy, but still sexy. :) I love that CD.
Megara 5 years ago
Oh, thank you! This probably a tie for favorite song on the new album. I think that only time will earn her the true respect that she deserves. She is perfection, even with a hoarse voice.
pimsghost 5 years ago