He was born to George and Maureen Rice and raised in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. Rice was a member of the rock band Juniper. Having released the singles "The World Is Dead" and "Weatherman" in Ireland during 1998, the band was due to record their first full album for Polygram in 1999. However, Rice became disenchanted with the label and left the band to pursue a solo career. His Juniper band mates later became Bell X1. Following the split, Rice moved to rural Italy and busked around Europe until he was able to form a band and resume gigging in Ireland. Regular members of this band were cellist Vyvienne Long; percussionist Tom Osander (aka Tomo), a member of the 1990s jam band God Street Wine; and bassist Shane Fitzsimons. Female vocals were provided by Lisa Hannigan. The lineup of Rice's band has remained the same with the exception of the departure of Hannigan and Osander in 2007.
Partly due to David Arnold, his second cousin, Rice was able to record O[citation needed], which was released in 2002. O was dedicated to fellow Irish musician Mic Christopher. The album was a strong commercial success and won the Shortlist Music Prize.
Three years later, following extensive promotion of O in Ireland and further commercial success worldwide, Rice released his second studio album 9 in 2006. The album was recorded in 2004 and 2005, and released on November 3 in Ireland, on November 6 in Europe and the rest of the world and lastly on November 14 in North America.
Rice has also recorded an old Juniper track, "Crosseyed Bear" (originally titled "Jewellery Box"), for the new War Child album.
2007 concert appearances
Rice played on the Friday night at the Glastonbury Festival 2007, in the Acoustic Tent. On 1 July 2007, Rice played at the Rock Werchter festival in Belgium. On 7 July 2007 Rice performed with David Gray at the UK leg of Live Earth at Wembley Stadium, London. Rice played the backing rhythm to Gray's "Babylon" before Rice played "Blower's Daughter" (Gray now doing the rhythm). The pair then finished with a cover of "Que Sera Sera". On 8 July Rice played at the T in the Park music event in Scotland. He also headlined the Latitude Festival in Suffolk on 12 July and the V Festival at Weston Park in Stafford, Staffordshire on 18 August and at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex on 19 August. Another performance was at Osheaga Festival in Montreal on 8 September.
Rice also headlined his first outdoor show in Ireland] in Marlay Park on 25 August, backed by Fionn Regan, Willy Mason, Guillemots, and KT Tunstall.
He made a number of appearances in North America through autumn, called An Evening with Damien Rice. These shows included a second guitarist, bassist, cellist, and a drummer to support Damien. There were no supporting acts on this tour.
Rice's songs have appeared featured several times on popular films and television shows, adding to his mainstream success. "The Blower's Daughter" is a popular song for figure skating, in particular pair skating. Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison have used it for two seasons and Jamie Sale and David Pelletier have used it in professional competitions. "The Blower's Daughter" and "Cold Water" featured prominently in the 2004 film Closer. "Cold Water" was also featured in the 2003 film I am David, the 2005 film Stay, the HBO film The Girl in the Café,[10] and on the NBC dramas ER and The Black Donnellys. "Cannonball" also featured in The Black Donnellys and the 2004 film In Good Company as well as in an episode of The OC, as well as in the international show, Spring Waltz. "Delicate" was featured on the ABC dramas Alias, Lost, the Showtime series Huff and "The L Word" Season 1, the Fox drama House,, and the 2004 British film Dear Frankie. "Older Chests" was featured on the NBC drama Crossing Jordan and in CBS science-fiction drama Jericho. His song "9 Crimes" appeared featured during the episode "From a Whisper to a Scream" on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy., on Spin 1038, Channel 6, and on CBS's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and also at the end of episode 15 of Standoff. "Grey Room" appeared featured on One Tree Hill, in an episode of Criminal Minds, and on an episode of House. Selections from "Eskimo" appeared featured in the 2005 Warren Miller ski movie, Higher Ground. "The Blower's Daughter" could be heard in the Fox criminal drama Bones, and segments of the single "9 Crimes" appeared featured in an episode of the CBS post-apocalyptic drama Jericho and also in the computer-generated film Shrek the Third (it was not included in the accompanying soundtrack, however). Rice recorded a live session at Abbey Road Studios in October 2006 for Live from Abbey Road. His performance was screened in an episode alongside those of Jamiroquai and the Goo Goo Dolls. "Grey Room" featured in the film trailer for 2007's Reservation Road but was not featured in the movie. The song "Blower's Daughter" also appeared in an episode of the short-lived series Hidden Palms.
In addition to his music featured in films and TV shows, Rice has been a guest performer on such shows as The Ellen DeGeneres Show (December 6, 2006), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2006), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (multiple appearances) and the Late Show with David Letterman (2004).
I Remember
Damien Rice feat. Lisa Hannigan Lyrics
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The first time that I saw
Your head around the door
'Cause mine stopped working
I remember it well
There was wet in your hair
I was stood in the stairs
I want you here tonight
I want you here
'Cause I can't believe what I found
Oh, and you're here and I want you here
Nothing is taking me down, down, down
I remember it well
Taxied out of a storm
To watch you perform
And my ships were sailing
I remember it well
I was stood in your line
And your mouth, your mouth, your mind
I want you here tonight
I want you here
'Cause I can't believe what I found
Oh, and you're here and I want you here
Nothing is taking me down, down, down
Except you my love.
Except you my love
Come all ye lost
Dive into moss
I hope that my sanity covers the cost
To remove the stain of my love
Paper maché
Come all ye reborn
Blow off my horn
I'm driving real hard
This is love, this is porn
God will forgive me
But I, I whip myself with scorn, scorn
I want to hear what you have to say about me
Hear if you're gonna live without me
I want to hear what you want
I remember December
And I want to hear what you have to say about me
Hear if you're gonna live without me
I want to hear what you want
What the hell do you want?
The song "I Remember" by Damien Rice is a heartfelt ballad that is packed with emotion and rawness. The lyrics are a reflection on a past relationship and the strong emotions associated with it. Rice's voice is hauntingly beautiful, accompanied by a simple guitar melody that mirrors the simplistic nature of the memories that he is recalling.
The song begins with Rice recalling the first time he saw his former lover's head around the door. The moment was so profound that it caused his mind to stop working. The second verse talks about the next time he saw her, where he watched her perform and was entranced by her mouth and mind. Throughout the song, Rice reflects on how he wants her there with him, and how he feels as though nothing can bring him down when she is around.
The bridge of the song brings a new depth, where Rice talks about how he hopes his sanity covers the cost of removing the stain of his love. It is a desperate plea, pleading for forgiveness and a second chance at love. The song ends on a bitter note as Rice demands to hear what his former lover wants from him, and what the future holds.
Overall, "I Remember" showcases Rice's skillful lyricism and emotional depth. The song paints a picture of a past relationship and the pain that comes with loss and wanting.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember it well
The singer recalls a particular memory vividly
The first time that I saw
Refers to the first time the singer saw the person being addressed
Your head around the door
Implies that the person was slightly hesitant to enter the room
'Cause mine stopped working
The artist was completely taken aback by the sight of the other person
There was wet in your hair
Refers to the dampness in the other person's hair
I was stood in the stairs
The singer was positioned on the stairs during the encounter
And time stopped moving
The singer was so captivated by the other person that he felt time had stopped
I want you here tonight
The artist wants the other person to be present tonight
I want you here
Reinforces the artist's desire for the other person's presence
'Cause I can't believe what I found
The artist is amazed and grateful to have found this person
Oh, and you're here and I want you here
Restates the singer's longing for the other person's presence
Nothing is taking me down, down, down
The artist feels uplifted and nothing can bring him down right now
Taxied out of a storm
Refers to the singer's journey, possibly by airplane or car, during a storm
To watch you perform
The singer traveled to attend a performance by the other person
And my ships were sailing
Implies that the singer was feeling optimistic and happy during the journey
I was stood in your line
The artist stood in the line to meet the other person
And your mouth, your mouth, your mind
Refers to the other person's speech and thoughts, highlighting their appeal
Except you my love.
The singer only needs the other person's love - nothing else.
Come all ye lost
The singer addresses those who are lost and calls them to come forward
Dive into moss
A metaphor for getting lost in something or someone
I hope that my sanity covers the cost
The artist wishes that his remaining sanity won't be lost in the pursuit of the other person
To remove the stain of my love
To rid themselves of the artist's love, which may be unwanted
Paper maché
Unclear, possibly a metaphor for a fragile, superficial love
Come all ye reborn
The artist addresses those who have been reborn, or those who have changed in some way
Blow off my horn
Possibly a sexual reference, but unclear
I'm driving real hard
The singer is putting effort into the pursuit of love
This is love, this is porn
Unclear, possibly a commentary on the blurred lines between love and lust
God will forgive me
The artist is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it is morally questionable
But I, I whip myself with scorn, scorn
The artist is turning upon themself for their own destructive behavior
I want to hear what you have to say about me
The singer wants to know the other person's thoughts and feelings about them
Hear if you're gonna live without me
The singer wants to know if the other person could survive without them
I remember December
The artist remembers a past event that occurred in December
And I want to hear what you have to say about me
Reiterates the artist's desire to know the other person's thoughts about them
What the hell do you want?
The artist confronts the other person about their desires and intentions
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMIEN GEORGE RICE
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@julieashton6220
Fantastic absolutely 💯
@xXxTITCHYBABYxXx
This was amazing live!!
@dixiepena514
Beautiful!!
@BrendanPramjee
This about sums it up !
@boulbisupreme
My favorite !
@MarcoDavidVelazcoCastillo
1:58 "except you, my love" :)
@Natzu1993
genial! ty !
@AlexusGardias
2:35 when shit gets real.
@UriellhJkoabGomezAvalos
Alexus Gardias Absolutely! :D
@Noiiizeeey
Nah that's 00:00