He approached his music with a new found freshness and decided to put some songs down on record. His grandmother told him he had a distant cousin in London in the music business. Borrowing money from those that would lend it, he recorded his demo and sent it off to his cousin, renowned producer and film composer, David Arnold (Bjork, James Bond). Arnold liked what he heard and provided enough money for Damien to buy his own mobile studio.
Damien Rice formerly sang with Lisa Hannigan and released his debut solo album, O, in Ireland in early 2002. In July 2002 O was released in the UK and it received widespread critical acclaim. In June 2003 O was released in the USA and Europe, with Rice appearing on The Letterman Show and receiving more acclaim from publications such as Rolling Stone, Newsweek and The Boston Globe. Arnold joined him on stage in New York to perform a version of the Björk/Arnold track Play Dead.
He gained further popularity after some of his most famous songs were included in the media. An example of this is 9 Crimes used in the soundtrack of the summer blockbuster Shrek Three and The Blower's Daughter was featured in the movie Closer. Delicate was also featured in the hit T.V. show Lost.
Damien Rice is an intense live act - with emphasis laid on emotional intensity and experiments, rather than technical perfection. At a 2005 concert, for instance, he threw out big cheeses to the audience. This can sometimes be more demanding for the listener than the radio hit edit of the song Cannonball suggests. 'Cannonball' was re-mixed in 2004, for UK radio, to make it more radio-friendly. Rice later was reported to be very unhappy with it, saying to Tom Dunne on PetSounds (Today FM) that he did not "...really like it". He stated that he had allowed the remix to go through only if he signed a contract that would forbid anyone from ever remixing one of his songs ever again.
Damien spent 2004 and 2005 recording the follow-up to O. The album, 9, was released in Ireland on November 3, 2006, on November 6 in the rest of Europe, and in North America on November 14, 2006. Even though the new album maintained Rice's sense of "emotionality," some argued that it did so through volume and intensity rather than with the reflection and lyrical commentary that characterized his first release, O.
Rice has also developed a reputation as a live performer, selling out at venues across Europe and the United States. He is a performer who gives a lot of himself to the audience.
As of March 25th, 2007, this was posted on the Damien Rice official website: After much thought and discussion Damien has decided that his professional relationship with Lisa Hannigan has run its creative course. As a result Lisa will not be appearing at any of the upcoming live shows. Lisa is embarking on her own artistic endeavours and there are no plans for them to work together in the foreseeable future. The current band on tour at the moment are - Damien Rice, Joel Shearer, Shane Fitzsimons, Tom Osander, and Vyvienne Long.
Rumors that Damien Rice is currently dating Mélanie Laurent, a French actress, has not been verified. However, there have been reports that he is working with the actress to record her debut album.
The Professor
Damien Rice Lyrics
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'Cause, she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I'm sure when I'm older I'll know what that means
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Here's to the man with his face in the mud
From the lover's in love at the center of stage, yeah
Loving is fine if you have plenty of time
For walking on stilts at the edge of your mind and
Loving is good if your dick's made of wood
And the dick left inside only half understood her
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away, yeah?
What makes him stall, what makes him stand?
And what shakes the elephant now?
And what makes a man?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No, I don't know you any more
No, no, no, no, uh yeah, hey, hey, hey, hey
I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause, she's only just gone
Why the fuck is this day taking so long
I was a lover of time and once she was mine
I was a lover indeed, I was covered in weed
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Well closer to God is the one who's in love
And I walk away 'cause I can
Too many options may kill a man
Loving is fine if it's not in your mind
But I've fucked it up now, too many times
Loving is good if it's not understood
Yeah, but I'm the professor
And I feel that I should know
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away?
And what makes him tick apart from his prick?
And the lonelier side of the jealousy stick
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, no, no
Hell I don't know you any more
No, no, no, no, uh yeah, hey, hey, hey, hey
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause, she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I finished it off with some French wine and cheese
La fille danse
Quand elle joue avec moi
Et je pense que je l'aime des fois
Le silence, n'ose pas dis-donc
Quand on est ensemble
Mettre les mots
Sur la petite dodo
"The Professor" by Damien Rice is a song about love, loss, and confusion. The lyrics explore the experience of a failed relationship and the singer's struggle to understand the dynamics of love and attraction. The song opens with a sense of uncertainty, with the singer wondering if he's in the wrong for feeling the way he does. He goes on to reflect on the ups and downs of his relationship and the lessons he's learned from it. The chorus raises a series of questions about the nature of love and desire, with the singer admitting that he doesn't have all the answers.
The verses describe a range of emotions, from crying to laughter, and the way these emotions have played out in the singer's life. There is a sense of confusion and frustration in the lyrics, as the singer struggles to make sense of his feelings and the complicated dynamics of his relationship. The references to "gamete disease" and "the lover's in love at the center of the stage" suggest a sense of bitterness and disillusionment, as if the singer has come to see love as a kind of disease that infects and ultimately destroys.
Overall, "The Professor" is a poignant and introspective song that explores the many complexities of love and loss. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and poetic language, and the melody is haunting and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
Uncertainty about the situation
'Cause, she's only just gone
Recent end of a relationship
Here's to another relationship
Toast to future relationships
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
Self-criticism about inability to maintain relationships
I'm sure when I'm older I'll know what that means
Hopeful for wisdom with age
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Emotional expression during the relationship
Here's to the man with his face in the mud
Comparison to someone worse off
And an overcast play just taken away
A missed opportunity
From the lover's in love at the center of stage, yeah
Watching others in love
Loving is fine if you have plenty of time
Time commitment to love
For walking on stilts at the edge of your mind and
Imagery of taking risks
Loving is good if your dick's made of wood
Objectifying love
And the dick left inside only half understood her
Emotional disconnect with partner
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
Questioning partner's motivations
What make the animal run, run away, yeah?
Questioning own behavior
What makes him stall, what makes him stand?
Self-reflection on choices
And what shakes the elephant now?
Reference to a metaphorical elephant in the room
And what makes a man?
Philosophical question about life
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Admitting uncertainty
No, I don't know you any more
Loss of familiarity with ex-partner
Why the fuck is this day taking so long
Frustration with time passing
I was a lover of time and once she was mine
Nostalgia for past relationship
I was a lover indeed, I was covered in weed
Reminiscing about youthful experiences
Well closer to God is the one who's in love
Reference to growth through love
And I walk away 'cause I can
Choice to leave relationship
Too many options may kill a man
Acknowledging difficulties of choice
Loving is fine if it's not in your mind
Love can be detrimental to mental health
But I've fucked it up now, too many times
Unable to maintain relationships due to personal shortcomings
Yeah, but I'm the professor
Self-assertion of intelligence
And I feel that I should know
Perception of personal obligation to understand love
Hell I don't know you any more
Complete loss of connection with ex-partner
La fille danse
The girl dances
Quand elle joue avec moi
When she plays with me
Et je pense que je l'aime des fois
And I think that I love her sometimes
Le silence, n'ose pas dis-donc
The silence, don't be afraid to say
Quand on est ensemble
When we are together
Mettre les mots
Put the words
Sur la petite dodo
On the little nightstand
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMIEN GEORGE RICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@_whatsis
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
Cause she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by excellent breed of gamete disease
I'm sure when I'm older I'll know what that means
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Here's to the man with his face in the mud
And an overcast play just taken away
From the lover's in love at the centre of stage yeah
Loving is fine if you have plenty of time
For walking on stilts at the edge of your mind
Loving is good if your dick's made of wood
And the dick left inside only half understood her
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away yeah
What makes him stall, what makes him stand
And what shakes the elephant now
And what makes a man?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know you any more
No, no, no, no...
I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause shes only just gone
Why the fuck is this day taking so long
I was a lover of time and once she was mine
I was a lover indeed, I was covered in weed
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Well closer to god is the one who's in love
And I walk away cause I can
Too many options may kill a man
Loving is fine if it's not in your mind
But I've fucked it up now, too many times
Loving is good if it's not understood
Yeah, but I'm the professor
And feel that I should know
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away and
What makes him tick apart from him prick
And the lonelier side of the jealousy stick
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Hell I don't know you any more
No, no, no no...
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I finished it off with some French wine and cheese
La fille danse
Quand elle joue avec moi
Et je pense que je l'aime des fois
Le silence, n'ose pas dis-donc
Quand on est ensemble
Mettre les mots
Sur la petite dodo
@simonemribas9223
O Professor
Bem, eu não sei se eu estou errado
Porque ela acabou de ir embora
Um brinde à outro relacionamento
Bombardedado pela minha excelente raça de gametas
Eu tenho certeza que quando eu for mais velho, eu vou saber o que isso significa
Chorei quando ela deveria ela e ela riu quando ela pôde
Um brinde ao homem com a cara na lama
E um jogo nublado acabou de ser levado embora
Do amante apaixonado no centro do palco, yeah
Amar é legal se você tem tempo
De andar com pernas de pau no limite da sua mente
Amar é legal se o seu pinto é feito de madeira
E o pinto lá dentro só compreende metade dela
O que faz ela vir e o que faz ela ficar?
O que faz o animal correr, correr pra longe
O que faz ele cavalgar, o que faz ele permanecer
E o que agita o elefante agora
E o que faz um homem?
Eu não sei, eu não sei, eu não sei
Não eu não conheço você mais
Não, não, não, não...
Bem, eu não sei se eu estou errado
Porque ela acabou de ir embora
Porque essa merda de dia está demorando tanto?
Eu era um amante do tempo e uma vez ela foi minha
Eu era um amante com certeza, eu estava coberto de ervas
Chorei quando ela deveria ela e ela riu quando ela pôde
Mais perto de Deus é aquele que se apaixona
E eu caminho porque eu posso
Várias opções podem matar um homem
Amar é legal se isso não está na sua cabeça
Mas eu já me fodi com isso, várias vezes
Amar é legal se não é compreendido
Mas eu sou o professor
E eu sinto que eu deveria saber
O que faz ela vir e o que faz ela ficar?
O que faz o animal correr, correr pra longe e
O que faz ele coçar longe de suas agulhas
E o lado mais solitário da vara do ciumento
Eu não sei, eu não sei, eu não sei
Não, eu não sei, eu não sei, eu não sei
Não, eu não sei, eu não sei, eu não sei
Droga, eu não conheço você mais
Não, não, não, não...
Bem, eu não sei se eu estou errado
Porque ela acabou de ir embora
Um brinde à outro relacionamento
Bombardedado pela minha excelente raça de gametas
Eu termino isso com um pouco de vinho francês e queijo
A garota dança
Quando ela brinca comigo
E eu penso que a amo às vezes
O silêncio, não ousa dizer
Quando estamos juntos
Coloca as palavras
Em um pequeno descanso
( Ela precisa ser amada de verdade e sair da fantasia)
@safouenlamouz8308
Lyrics :
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I'm sure when I'm older I'll know what that means
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Here's to the man with his face in the mud
And an overcast play just taken away
From the lover's in love at the centre of stage, yeah
Loving is fine if you have plenty of time
For walking on stilts at the edge of your mind
Loving is good if your dick's made of wood
But the dick left inside only half understood her
What makes her come?
What makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away yeah
What makes him stall, what makes him stand
And what shakes the elephant now
And what makes a man?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know you any more
No, no, no, no...
I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause shes only just gone
Why the fuck is this day taking so long
I was a lover of time when once she was mine
I was a lover indeed, I was covered in weed
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Well closer to god is the one who's in love
And I walk away cause I can
Too many options may kill a man
Loving is fine if it's not in your mind
But I've fucked it up now, too many times
Loving is good if it's not understood
Yeah, but I'm the professor
And feel that I should know
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away and
What makes him tick apart from his prick
And the lonelier side of the jealousy stick
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Hell I don't know you any more
No, no, no no...
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I finished it off with some French wine and cheese
La fille danse
Quand elle joue avec moi
Et je pense que je l'aime des fois
Le silence, n'ose pas dis-donc
Quand on est ensemble
Mettre les mots
Sur la petite dodo
@adeenawonderworld854
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
Cause she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I'm sure when I'm older I'll know what that means
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Here's to the man with his face in the mud
And an overcast play just taken away
From the lover's in love at the centre of stage yeah
Loving is fine if you have plenty of time
For walking on stilts at the edge of your mind
Loving is good if your dick's made of wood
And the dick left inside only half understood her
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What makes the animal run, run away yeah
What makes him stall, what makes him stand
And what shakes the elephant now
And what makes a man?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know you any more
No, no, no, no...
I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause shes only just gone
Why the fuck is this day taking so long
I was a lover of time and once she was mine
I was a lover indeed, I was covered in weed
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Well closer to god is the one who's in love
And I walk away cause I can
Too many options may kill a man
Loving is fine if it's not in your mind
But I've fucked it up now, too many times
Loving is good if it's not understood
Yeah, but I'm the professor
And feel that I should know
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What makes the animal run, run away and
What makes him tick apart from his prick
And the lonelier side of the jealousy stick
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Hell I don't know you any more
No, no, no no...
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I finished it off with some French wine and cheese
La fille danse
Quand elle joue avec moi
Et je pense que je l'aime des fois
Le silence, n'ose pas dis-donc
Quand on est ensemble
Mettre les mots
Sur la petite dodo
@LesleyFindlay
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause, she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I'm sure when I'm older I'll know what that means
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Here's to the man with his face in the mud
And an overcast play just taken away
From the lover's in love at the center of stage, yeah
Loving is fine if you have plenty of time
For walking on stilts at the edge of your mind and
Loving is good if your dick's made of wood
And the dick left inside only half understood her
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away, yeah?
What makes him stall, what makes him stand?
And what shakes the elephant now?
And what makes a man?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No, I don't know you any more
No, no, no, no, uh yeah, hey, hey, hey, hey
I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause, she's only just gone
Why the fuck is this day taking so long
I was a lover of time and once she was mine
I was a lover indeed, I was covered in weed
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Well closer to God is the one who's in love
And I walk away 'cause I can
Too many options may kill a man
Loving is fine if it's not in your mind
But I've fucked it up now, too many times
Loving is good if it's not understood
Yeah, but I'm the professor
And I feel that I should know
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away?
And what makes him tick apart from his prick?
And the lonelier side of the jealousy stick
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, no, no
Hell I don't know you any more
No, no, no, no, uh yeah, hey, hey, hey, hey
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause, she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I finished it off with some French wine and cheese
La fille danse
Quand elle joue avec moi
Et je pense que je l'aime des fois
Le silence, n'ose pas dis-donc
Quand on est ensemble
Mettre les mots
Sur la petite dodo
@Tyler-eo6rs
When he started singing in French, I just completely froze. He never fails to suprise me; his talent is endless
@emil18ist
Ahah! I'm french but don't understand that part, but I understand that's supposed to be french.
@Flamefail01
Happens the same when an English speaker tries to sing spanish. Pero como nosotros mismos hablamos mal se le entienden algunas cosas! :3
@pablomorenoarriagada9045
@@Flamefail01 the same happens*
@TheDinosaurblanket
so its been over 10 years and this album/bsides is the best thing I've ever heard? some times an album hits at just the perfect time. This will forever mean so much to me. thank you Damo
@Shalome.pinto333
One of the best songs ever written.
@ashesluvify
I. So. Agree. 🙌🙌
@renataleite5871
Como eu amo essa música esse jeitinho de cantar essa voz ahhhhh 💗
@_whatsis
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
Cause she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by excellent breed of gamete disease
I'm sure when I'm older I'll know what that means
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Here's to the man with his face in the mud
And an overcast play just taken away
From the lover's in love at the centre of stage yeah
Loving is fine if you have plenty of time
For walking on stilts at the edge of your mind
Loving is good if your dick's made of wood
And the dick left inside only half understood her
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away yeah
What makes him stall, what makes him stand
And what shakes the elephant now
And what makes a man?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know you any more
No, no, no, no...
I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause shes only just gone
Why the fuck is this day taking so long
I was a lover of time and once she was mine
I was a lover indeed, I was covered in weed
Cried when she should and she laughed when she could
Well closer to god is the one who's in love
And I walk away cause I can
Too many options may kill a man
Loving is fine if it's not in your mind
But I've fucked it up now, too many times
Loving is good if it's not understood
Yeah, but I'm the professor
And feel that I should know
What makes her come and what makes her stay?
What make the animal run, run away and
What makes him tick apart from him prick
And the lonelier side of the jealousy stick
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
No I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Hell I don't know you any more
No, no, no no...
Well I don't know if I'm wrong
'Cause she's only just gone
Here's to another relationship
Bombed by my excellent breed of gamete disease
I finished it off with some French wine and cheese
La fille danse
Quand elle joue avec moi
Et je pense que je l'aime des fois
Le silence, n'ose pas dis-donc
Quand on est ensemble
Mettre les mots
Sur la petite dodo
@peaceful_lights8006
thankk youu