Fiona Apple - Oh, Sailor (unreleased version)

This is the unreleased version of Fiona Apple's "O' Sailor" (produced by Jon Brion).

Lyrics:
I'm undecided about you again
Mightn't be right that you're not here
It's double sided 'cause I ruined it all
But also saved myself
by never believing you dear

Everything good I deem too good to be true
Everything else is just a bore
Everything I have to look forward to
Has a pretty painful and very imposing before

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
Then lettin' it go by the boards

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
Then lettin' it go by the boards

I have too been playing with fifty-two cards
Just 'cause I play so far from my vest
Whatever I've got, I've got no reason to guard
What could I do but spend my best

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
Then lettin' it go by the boards

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
Then lettin' it go by the boards

And after waiting, fighting patiently on my knees
All the other stuff tired itself out first, not me
And in its wake appeared the touch and call of a different breed
One of the steps is getting wise and got me there and then got me

And what a thing to know what could be instead
Oh what a blessed curse to see
Took the agenda from its place in my bed
Made a merry paramour of me

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
Then lettin' it go by the boards

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
As it goes by the boards

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
Then lettin' it go by the boards

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
Then lettin' it go by the boards

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
As it goes by the boards

Oh sailor why'd you do it
What'd you do that for
Saying there's nothing to it
As it goes by the boards

Category:

Music

Tags:

• fiona
• apple
• o'
• sailor
• oh
• unreleased
• extraordinary
• machine
• jon
• brion

[zachariot]

i think this version sounds alot more meloncholic and makes the other sound a bit grumpy. this album should definately be released in this format. when is sony going to wake up and do it? they'd make loads.

[ktnarnia]

This version is sooooooo much better than the released version. The ending has those November Rain violin dynamics that give us all the chills... while the released ending has those cheesy vocals. This one is far more emotional and real. I would imagine also because it was recorded in 2002... whereas many years passed when she recorded the released version... she had time to let this emotion wear off. This one is far superior.

[DarthYoungling]

The only complaint I have with this version is that the music drowns out her voice in the end (around 5:16). But that could've been a style choice.

[angeleyes86ebby]

DAMN, this version is soooooo much better than the released version...FIONA...............­......the next time you do an album, let us fans decide which version to put on it. But honestly, i dont care what Fiona makes, Im just addicted to her, lol.

Love you Fiona;)

[jtarantula3390]

@TheCapitalLetter oh no I do purchase items, or download legally, I have all her albums and singles, i am not that type of person. I was just wondering about these versions. but I do PAY for my music! :)

[TheCapitalLetter]

@jtarantula3390

itunes???Her home page?? Remember to pay for Fiona Apple, and not be a pirating waste of fan; she worked hard to make this great song and deserves the money for it. When people download stuff for free Its illegal and wrong. And then they have the nerve to say its not fair other artists sell more or have more views...

[jtarantula3390]

ANYONE KNOW WHER EI CAN DOWNLOAD THESE VERSIONS?

[BeautifulJamilah1]

I remember when this song was first released. I was one of the 1st to hear it. At the time, I thought it was alright. It's not the most upbeat song. The song has so much feeling. I related to the words of her song so much at the time. Her song made me feel like I had a friend that empathized with what I was going through. I love Fiona Apple.

[BeautifulJamilah1]

Fiona Apple is so Awesome! What a superior song!

[laydeebug86]

this album brings back so many good memories....

[sarahfenwick1987]

@zachariot I watched an interview of Fiona Apple and she states that she wasn't happy with this production of the album, however someone who she suspects is close to her leaked the album out in it's current stage to get the ball rolling.

[neiltassoni]

@zachariot

defin iiiiiiiiiiii tely