While there are some Ryan Adams songs that I’ve never really cared for, I think this is the only one I actively dislike. A lot of the songs on Demolition are of great quality and wouldn’t have been out of place on an album or EP. This one should have been left as an outtake, though. It was obviously left off of the record for a reason…
While the song is obviously quite deep, I really don’t feel it. I mean, the lyrics simply aren’t that good (“You’re in my arms and I kiss your heart”) and are sung in a really creepy low voice that just doesn’t sound natural. The music is tiring and sounds like something anyone could put together on Garageband, with the occasional drum/guitar backing a long, slow synth line. Really, I think I just prefer my Ryan Adams songs being performed using acoustic guitar and no keyboards/computer effects.
Ah well, to each their own. I know a lot of people hate this one, I’m just not one of them. I love it. I can’t explain why. I’ve given up trying, preferring not to waste time I could be using to listen to it.
I never go this one either.