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1) Feist is Canadian singer and songwriter Leslie Feist;
2) Feist was a British drum 'n' bass artist active during the 1990s.
1) Feist is Canadian singer and songwriter Leslie Feist (born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, on 13 February 1976) who performs as a solo artist and also as a member of Broken Social Scene. Because her father is American, Feist has dual Canadian-U.S. citizenship.
Raised in Regina and Calgary, Feist got her start in music as the lead vocalist for a punk band called Placebo (not the more famous British band Placebo), who won a local Battle of the Bands competition and were awarded the opening slot at a Ramones concert. After five years of touring, Feist was forced to take time off from music to recover from voice damage. She moved from Calgary to Toronto in 1998 and took up guitar; by 1999, she was the guitarist for By Divine Right. She also released her debut solo album, Monarch (Lay Your Jewelled Head Down), that year. The album was financed by a grant from the Canadian government.
In 2000, Feist moved in as a roommate with Peaches and Gonzales, and appeared as a guest vocalist on The Teaches of Peaches and Presidential Suite. She then joined the recording sessions for Broken Social Scene's albums Feel Good Lost and You Forgot It in People.
Feist then moved to Paris, and while in Europe, she collaborated with Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience as a guest vocalist on their album Riot on an Empty Street. Feist recorded her second solo album, Let It Die, in Paris in 2002 and 2003. That album, a combination of jazz and bossa nova was hailed as one of the best Canadian pop albums of 2004 and got her two Juno Awards (The Canadian equivalent of the Grammys). This album also helped her to gain a significant international audience.
She released a remix album entitled Open Season in April 2006.
From different directions, it is said the voice of Feist fits in the range of Ella Fitzgerald or more of an alternative Norah Jones.
Her third album The Reminder was released on April, 23rd 2007 in Europe, and May, 1st in the rest of the world and is composed of thirteen tracks. Pitchfork rated the album an 8.8.
Her song 1234 from The Reminder was also used in a commercial for the third generation iPod nano. Feist wrote the song with Sally Seltmann, an Australian singer who records as New Buffalo. Speaking with Songfacts, Sellmann said she wrote the song after a good friend told her she was leaving her husband.
Also, her song Mushaboom was used on a Lacoste commercial for their fragrance, A Touch of Pink (as seen in south america), while shortly afterwards, My Moon My Man was used to promote a mobile phone newly released by LG. She also sang the soundtrack for Paris, je t'aime: La même histoire.
Her fourth album Metals was was recorded live over a period of two and a half weeks inside a house on the Northern California coast. It was released on September 30, 2011 in Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden and Belgium; October 3, 2011 in the United Kingdom; and October 4, 2011 in the United States and Canada. (Source How Come You Never Go Songfacts).
Website: http://www.listentofeist.com/
2) Feist was a British drum 'n' bass artist active during the 1990s. Recordings include "New World Penetration", "Too Many Heroes", Too Many Heroes (Deflection Mix)", "Pensive Moments", "Ether Excursion", ....
The Water
Feist Lyrics
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And few can decipher who the message is from
And deliver it quietly
'Cause some don't get much company
The harbor becomes the sea
And lighting the house keeps it collision free
Understand the lay of the land
Or it will be the first to
The water
The water didn't realize
It's dangerous size
The mountain
The mountain came to recognize
Its steep and rocky sides
More than realized
Pale as a pile of bones
You hope for your babies and this is how they grow
Wind-battered, knocked over
The teeth by the shoulder
Watching the gray sky that's acting like a good guy
The water
The water came to realize
Its dangerous size
The mountain
The mountain came to recognize
Its steep and rocky sides
Came to recognize
Its steep and rocky sides
More than realized
Feist's song "The Water" is a reflection on the power of nature and the roles that humans play in relation to it. The telegraph cables humming in the beginning of the song are a symbol of the constant communication and information exchange that takes place around us, but that we often fail to fully comprehend or decode. The line "some don't get much company" could be interpreted as a commentary on how certain messages or people can be overlooked or dismissed because they do not fit within our narrow perceptions of what is important or valuable.
As the song progresses, the metaphor shifts to the sea and harbor, with the idea of "lighting the house" suggesting the need for guidance and navigation in uncertain waters. Feist urges us to understand the lay of the land and the surrounding environment, and to protect ourselves from potential harm. The repetition of the phrase "the water" emphasizes its overwhelming and dangerous presence, despite its seemingly passive nature. The mountain, too, is characterized as both imposing and vulnerable, as it comes to recognize its own steep and rocky sides.
Line by Line Meaning
The telegraph cables hum
The sound of the telegraph cables resounds loudly and can be heard for miles around
And few can decipher who the message is from
Not many people are able to understand the meaning of the messages sent through the telegraph cables
And deliver it quietly
The message needs to be delivered silently so as not to alert anyone who might be listening
'Cause some don't get much company
Some people are lonely and don't have many friends so they cherish any chance to communicate with others
The harbor becomes the sea
As boats and ships leave the harbor they enter the open sea and are subject to its powerful forces
And lighting the house keeps it collision free
A lighthouse helps ships avoid dangerous rocks and other obstacles and keeps them from colliding with the shore
Understand the lay of the land
It's important to know the geography of an area in order to navigate it safely
Don't let it hurt you
It's important to be careful and avoid danger when exploring an unfamiliar place
Or it will be the first to
If you're not careful, the dangerous environment will be the first thing to hurt you
The water
The ocean represents the powerful and unpredictable forces of nature
The water didn't realize
The ocean doesn't have the ability to comprehend the impact it can have on people and the environment
It's dangerous size
The immense size and power of the ocean can be life-threatening if not respected
The mountain
The mountain represents another powerful natural force that humans must contend with
The mountain came to recognize
Over time, humans have come to understand the dangers and challenges of navigating and surviving in mountainous terrain
Its steep and rocky sides
The harsh and rugged landscape of the mountain creates hazards that must be avoided
More than realized
The extent of the challenges posed by mountains and oceans is greater than most people realize
Pale as a pile of bones
Describes something that is white and lifeless, like the remains of a deceased body
You hope for your babies and this is how they grow
Parents have high hopes for their children, but they must also face the reality that growing up can be difficult and dangerous
Wind-battered, knocked over
Describes objects that have been violently struck by strong gusts of wind
The teeth by the shoulder
Refers to the rocky outcroppings and cliffs that can be found along the shoreline
Watching the gray sky that's acting like a good guy
Refers to the calm before the storm; the sky may look peaceful and harmless, but it can quickly turn violent and threatening
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leslie Feist, Brendan Canning
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@Pride317
Lyrics
The telegraph cables hum
And few can decipher
Who the message is from
And it deliver it quietly
Cause some don't get much company
The harbor becomes the sea
And lighting the house
Keeps it collision free
Understand the lay of the land
And don't let it hurt you
Or it will be the first to
The water, the water
Didn't realize
It's dangerous size
The mountain, the mountain
Came to recognize
It's a steep and rocky sides
More than realized
Pale as a pile of bones
You hope for your babies
And this is how they grow
Wind-battered, knocked over
The teeth by the shoulder
Watching the grey sky
That's acting like a good guy
The water, the water
Came to realize
It's a dangerous size
The mountain the mountain
Came to recognize
It's steep and rocky sides
Came to recognize
It's steep and rocky sides
More than realized
@theugliestamerican
The way she constructs an atmosphere and feeling with her music is incredible.
@Pride317
Lyrics
The telegraph cables hum
And few can decipher
Who the message is from
And it deliver it quietly
Cause some don't get much company
The harbor becomes the sea
And lighting the house
Keeps it collision free
Understand the lay of the land
And don't let it hurt you
Or it will be the first to
The water, the water
Didn't realize
It's dangerous size
The mountain, the mountain
Came to recognize
It's a steep and rocky sides
More than realized
Pale as a pile of bones
You hope for your babies
And this is how they grow
Wind-battered, knocked over
The teeth by the shoulder
Watching the grey sky
That's acting like a good guy
The water, the water
Came to realize
It's a dangerous size
The mountain the mountain
Came to recognize
It's steep and rocky sides
Came to recognize
It's steep and rocky sides
More than realized
@queendiscord5973
There is a special place in YouTube heaven for people who post the lyrics.
Namaste.
@heavydownn2962
Thank you sooo much for this transcription.
This song is absolutely everything.
@heavydownn2962
@Queen Discord
"There is a special place in YouTube
heaven for people who post the
lyrics to songs."
I truly hope that you're right. 🤗
@heavydownn2962
Hadn't heard this version before.
The jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti has an
extraordinary version on which
Becca Stevens sings.
Simply beautiful.
@jasminehouston3876
the first song I ever heard from Feist was "1,2,34" when I was a child. I have loved her and her style ever since! all of her songs are so magical! ❤
@ncukanaricky4057
Jasmine Houston the first song I heard was My Moon my Man, and I was still in the first grade, I think. She produces beautiful music. I never knew that she also does Indie Folk, until I listened to the whole album this year. Beautiful.
@natashaadams8766
i love this song it makes me fall asleep all the time im glad i found feist!! all the songs are great especially caught a long wind
@ilmelangolo
and yes, what you can feel in her voice is the presence of Eternity