Sabine64 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Maybe I´m completely wrong. First I heard " undone " , but now I hear " I´m done " and then I hear " what am I doing, when I´m drunk " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKaL00v3 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Maybe I´m completely wrong. First I heard " undone " , but now I hear " I´m done " and then I hear " what am I doing, when I´m drunk " :roftl: I just had to quote that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Here's what I hear. Please Mika, for the love of our sanity, please include accurate lyrics in the liner notes! I tried to make sense of the end bit that seems to be three different bits all happening at once, like a round in a grade-school choir. --------------------------------- I look for joy in a strange place From the back of the bar From afar I see the look on my mama’s face When her son's fallin’ over undone She says that my life is over But boy you don't know what you got till it's gone Come put your head upon my shoulder She gave me her hand, but I ignored her Oh, Dr. John What am I doing When am I wrong? ‘Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on Oh, Dr. John I look for joy in a strange place From the back of a bar From afar I see the look on my daddy's face When his son's fallin’ over, undone Well Father my life is over Well I didn't know what I had now it's gone Can I lay my head upon your shoulder? If I fall asleep, will it be over? Oh, Dr. John What am I doing When I'm wrong? ‘Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on Oh, Dr. John What am I doing When am I wrong? ‘Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on They say I'm a big heartbreaker But Doctor, I never hurt you (…) Come on! Oh, Dr. John What am I doing When am I wrong? ‘Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on (Another day, another break up) Oh, Dr. John (Hold on, and on Hold on, and on) I keep on trying (Another day, another wake up) Hold on, and on Hold on, and on Oh, Dr. John (Another day, another wake up) Hold on, and on Hold on, and on (Another day, another wake up) (I keep on trying) Hold on, and on Hold on, and on Oh, Dr. John What am I doing When am I wrong? I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on Oh, Dr. John Ooh, ooh, ooh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisylou Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Here's what I hear. Please Mika, for the love of our sanity, please include accurate lyrics in the liner notes! I tried to make sense of the end bit that seems to be three different bits all happening at once, like a round in a grade-school choir. --------------------------------- I look for joy in a strange place From the back of the bar From afar I see the look on my mama’s face When her son's fallin’ over undone She says that my life is over But boy you don't know what you got till it's gone Come put your head upon my shoulder She gave me her hand, but I ignored her Oh, Dr. John What am I doing WHAT am I DOINGwrong? ‘Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on Oh, Dr. John I look for joy in a strange place From the back of a bar From afar I see the look on my daddy's face When his son's fallin’ over, undone Well Father my life is over Well I didn't know what I had now it's gone Can I lay my head upon your shoulder? If I fall asleep, will it be over? Oh, Dr. John What am I doing ? WHAT I'm DOING wrong? ‘Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on Oh, Dr. John What am I doing WHAT am I DOINGwrong? ‘Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on They say I'm a big heartbreaker But Doctor, I never LECTURE(?) HERE'S MY VIEWS (?) Come on! Oh, Dr. John What am I doing When am I wrong? ‘Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on (Another day, another break up) Oh, Dr. John (Hold on, and on Hold on, and on) I'M LONELY I keep on trying (Another day, DRINK) Hold on, and on Hold on, and on Oh, Dr. John (Another day, another wake up) Hold on, and on Hold on, and on (Another day, another wake up) (I keep on trying) Hold on, and on Hold on, and on Oh, Dr. John What am I doing WHAT AM I DOINGwrong? I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on Oh, Dr. John Ooh, ooh, ooh Have bolded the difference in what I hear...but still not sure and yeah the end bit is all different words ..you gotta love him he doesn't make things easy! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 The way I hear it... In the first verse he sings "I look for love in a strange place..." Then in the 2nd verse he sings... "I look for joy in a strange place. In the chorus I hear... Oh Doctor John What am I doing What have I done wrong Coz I keep on trying Something aint going Something aint going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frog.teerez Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Have you got this song in mp3 format, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lena Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Who has Doctor John in мp3. (record latitude) I cannot convert it in MP3 (( Please Help me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katydid1994 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 After the showcase last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aWPQNd1ae4&feature=channel_page I look for joy in a strange place from the back of the bar from afar I see the look on my momma's face when her son's in the corner undone She says that my life is over oh boy you don't know what you got till it's gone Come put your head upon my shoulder She gave me her hand but I ignored her oh Dr. John What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I Keep on trying... Something ain't going, something ain't going on Oh Dr John I look for joy in a strange place from the back of the bar From afar I see the look on my Daddy's face When his son's fallen over, undone Well father my life is over Well I didn't know what I had now it's gone Can I lay my head upon your shoulder If I fall asleep will it be over... Oh Dr John What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I Keep on trying... Something ain't going, something ain't going on Oh Dr John What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going, something ain't going on They say I'm a big heartbreaker But Dr --------- ------------------ Oh Dr John What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going, something ain't going on (Another day, another wake up) Oh Dr John I keep on trying You're not alone You're not alone (Another day, another wake up) Oh Dr John You're not alone You're not alone Still cannot make out the heartbreaker part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 But Dr I never hurt ya After the heartbreaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 But Dr I never hurt ya After the heartbreaker And then? 'Isn't it a ...' what? I think this is going to be one of my favourite tracks on the album. It sounds like the pendant to Billy Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sariflor Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Ooh I :wub2: Dr. John... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Ooh I :wub2: Dr. John... I've been singing it all day at work LOL!! It's such a sing-along song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've been singing it all day at work LOL!! It's such a sing-along song I was listening to it one time this morning and I have had it in my head all day, while I was walking in the woods looking for yellow chantarelles! It’s a lovely melody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I was listening to it one time this morning and I have had it in my head all day, while I was walking in the woods looking for yellow chantarelles! It’s a lovely melody! Walking in the woods looking for yellow chantarelles... blimey Sienna, do you live in a novel? Can I join you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Walking in the woods looking for yellow chantarelles... blimey Sienna, do you live in a novel? Can I join you? Yes it is a nice time of the year, but keep in mind the mosquitoes and the ticks we have to fight all the time and then we have to clear? the mushrooms! You’re welcome to join we have lots of room in the summerhouse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 we have lots of room in the summerhouse! I will get back to you about that in due time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I look for joy in a strange place from the back of your bar from afar I see the look on my mummy's face when the songs are all over and gone She says that her life is over Oh boy you now what you've got to explain Come put your head upon my shoulder She gave me her hand but I know her oh Dr. John What have I been doing When did I go wrong Cause I Keep on trying... So many get going, so many get going on Oh Dr John I look for joy in a strange place from the back of your bar From afar I see the look on my Daddy's face When the songs are all over and gone A part of my life is over Why did he have to know what I have just done Laying my head upon your shoulder If I fall asleep will it be over... Oh Dr John What am I doing When did I go wrong Cause I Keep on trying... So many get going, so many get going on Oh Dr John What have I been doing When did I go wrong Cause I keep on trying So many get going, so many get going on Say I'm a heartbreaker Time to make a lecture Keeps me on the earth Come on! Oh Dr John What have I been doing When did I go wrong Cause I keep on trying So many get going, so many get going on Oh Dr John I keep on trying You're not alone You're not alone Oh Dr John You're not alone You're not alone Dr John I spent two days listening to Dr John and I hear this! I'm absolutely in love with this song! It's so heartbreaking and intimate, the story of this young boy being found out by his loving parents and having to explain things he wasn't ready to say and they weren't ready to hear but there is so much love in the family, even though it's a dramatic moment they are facing, they stick together and things will be all right at the end; the music is full of hope and sounds like a lulluby;it is soothing like in "Relax, take it easy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 have you ever realized about the similarity of the dr john's beginning and Love Song's sara bareilles one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zad2H2uwOGM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) I think Blue Sky has it most updated and accurate at the moment (with collective help over the last few days) I've just changed a couple of things Now we have another YT from Racha: Someone else could attempt this now, this is my second try/fail. I look for joy in a strange place from the back of a bar from afar See the look on my momma's face when her son's in the corner undone She says that my life is over Boy you don't know what you got till it's gone Come put your head upon my shoulder She gave me her hand but I ignore her oh Dr. Johhhhhhn What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I Keep on trying... Something ain't going, something ain't going on Dr John I look for joy in a strange place From the back of a bar From afar I see the look on my Daddy's face When his son's fallin' over, undone Father my life is over Oh I didn't know what I had now it's gone Can I lay my head upon your shoulder If I fall asleep will it be over oh Dr. Johhhhhhn What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I Keep on trying Something ain't going, something ain't going on Dr John oh Dr. Johhhhhhn What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I Keep on trying Something ain't going, something ain't going on Dr John You say I'm a big heartbreaker But doctor I never hurt you(?) chorus again and again .... ....what am I doing wrong... oooooooooo Dr John. another day, another break-up we hold on and on we hold on and on and on another day another wake-up we hold on and on we hold on and on and on another day, another break-up we hold on and on we hold on and on and on another day another wake-up we hold on and on we hold on and on and on endlessly... oh Dr John oooooooooooooooooooo Dr John Edited August 30, 2009 by Suzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I think Blue Sky has it most updated and accurate at the moment (with collective help over the last few days) I've just changed a couple of things Now we have another YT from Racha: Someone else could attempt this now, this is my second try/fail. I look for joy in a strange place from the back of a bar from afar See the look on my momma's face when her son's in the corner undone She says that my life is over Boy you don't know what you got till it's gone Come put your head upon my shoulder She gave me her hand but I ignore her oh Dr. Johhhhhhn What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I Keep on trying... Something ain't going, something ain't going on Dr John I look for joy in a strange place From the back of a bar From afar I see the look on my Daddy's face When his son's fallin' over, undone Father my life is over Oh I didn't know what I had now it's gone Can I lay my head upon your shoulder If I fall asleep will it be over oh Dr. Johhhhhhn What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I Keep on trying Something ain't going, something ain't going on Dr John oh Dr. Johhhhhhn What am I doing What am I doing wrong Cause I Keep on trying Something ain't going, something ain't going on Dr John You say I'm a big heartbreaker But doctor I never hurt you(?) chorus again and again .... ....what am I doing wrong... oooooooooo Dr John. another day, another break-up we hold on and on we hold on and on and on another day another wake-up we hold on and on we hold on and on and on another day, another break-up we hold on and on we hold on and on and on another day another wake-up we hold on and on we hold on and on and on endlessly... oh Dr John oooooooooooooooooooo Dr John I give up yes, this seems to be the correct version based on the last performance we heard. It'd be great to have this one on the first page, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsabeautifulsky Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 "You say I'm a big heartbreaker But doctor I never hurt you(?)" Nobody seems to have mentioned this bit yet.. it's "you say i'm a big heartbreaker but doctor I never hurt you isn't it obvious? oh doctor john..." and so on Elle xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 "You say I'm a big heartbreakerBut doctor I never hurt you(?)" Nobody seems to have mentioned this bit yet.. it's "you say i'm a big heartbreaker but doctor I never hurt you isn't it obvious? oh doctor john..." and so on Elle xx Oh thanks. I've been riddling for a while ... isn't it abuse... isn't it of use.... Thanks, now I can sleep again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I get: I look for joy in a strange place In the back of a bar From afar I see the look on my Daddy's face When his son's fallin' over, undone As for the rest...it's too late at night, my brain hurts. you always get them right though!!! You are super good!!! Everytime I hear a song I say to myself..........let's see if Mana posted it already :teehee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika4Life13 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 This song is so catchy, I ABSOLUTELY ADORE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 This has been bothering me for a while- Mika keeps saying this song is about a triangular witch doctor covered in chicken feathers who lives in a forest- NO IT ISN'T! That might be what he was thinking about when he wrote it, it might be what he's thinking when he sings it, but all of that remained in Mika's head, there is nothing about any of it in the actual song. It is about an unspecified Dr John, who is mentioned a good deal less than mother and father anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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