Amie (Plus 'Where's Lisa' Outburst) Lyrics
Damien Rice
Lyrics
Nothing unusual, nothing strange
Close to nothing at all
The same old scenario, the same old rain
And there's no explosions here
Then something unusual, something strange
Comes from nothing at all
I saw a spaceship fly by your window
Did you see it disappear?
Amie come sit on my wall
And read me the story of "O"
And tell it like you still believe
That the end of the century
Brings a change for you and me
Nothing unusual, nothing's changed
Just a little older that's all
You know when you've found it,
There's something I've learned
'Cause you feel it when they take it away
Something unusual, something strange
Comes from nothing at all
But I'm not a miracle and you're not a saint
Just another soldier on the road to nowhere
Amie come sit on my wall
And read me the story of "O"
And tell it like you still believe
That the end of the century
Brings a change for you and me
And Amie come sit on my wall
And read me the story of "O"
And tell it like you still believe
That the end of the century
Brings a change for you and me
Song & Lyrics Facts
Damien Rice's song "Amie" is a folk rock track released in 2003 as part of his debut album O. The artist, born in Ireland, has been compared to the likes of Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake, who have also contributed to the genre.
The lyrics were written by Damien Rice himself, with additional writing from Lisa Hannigan, who provides backing vocals on the track. The album features a number of other musicians such as Vyvienne Long on cello, Tom Osander on bass guitar, and Shane Fitzsimons on drums. During live performances, the song often includes an impromptu outburst from Rice asking “Where’s Lisa?” which is followed by laughter from the audience. The lyrics of the song tell a story about a man who loves a woman but can't seem to get her attention.