LAID

First released 1993

Originally viewed by the band as a throwaway song and a possible b-side, Brian Eno soon convinced them of the potential of this track. Whilst only reaching a disappointing 22 in the UK charts, it made serious inroads for the band in the US where it lead to performances on primetime TV shows such as Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno.

The song’s lyrics are inspired by Tim’s observations of relationships around him and the actions of the people involved in them.

WHERE TO GET

Album Version : Laid 7" (JIM 14), CASS (JIMMC 14), CDS1 (JIMCD 14)

Album Version : CDS promo (JIMDJ 14), US CDS promo (CDP 1010)

Album Version : Now And Then promo (JIMCJ1)

Album Version : A Taste Of The Best (TASTE 1) with 1998 calendar

Album Version : I Know What I’m Here For Mexican promo (CDP 337-2)

Album Version : Laid LP (514943-1), CAS (514943-4), CD (514943-2)

Album Version : Laid reissue CD (548 787-2)

Album Version : The Best Of CAS (536 898-2), CD (536 898-4), 2CD (558 173-2)

Album Version : James - The Collection CD (9824088)

Album Version : Fresh As A Daisy - The Singles (1 disc version)

Album Version : Fresh As A Daisy - The Singles (2 disc version)

Live Version (Radio 1 James Day 23.9.93) : Laid CDS2 (JIMCX 14)

Live Version (Radio 1 James Day 23.9.93) :  Laid reissue CD (548 787-2)

Live Version (Radio 1 James Day 23.9.93) : Sometimes US promo CDS (CDP 1089)

Acoustic Version : The Best Of 2CD (558 173-2)

Acoustic Version (GLR Session) : Runaground CDS2 (JIMDD 20)

99x Live : Say Something US single (858 797-2)

Live Version - Getting Away With It Live CD (SANDD119), VHS (0927451603), DVD (0927451602)

Live Version : Live in 2008

Promo Video - Getting Away With It Live DVD (0927451602)

CHORDS

C, G (repeatedly) F, G

LYRICS

This bed is on fire

With passionate love

The neighbours complain about the noises above

But she only comes when she's on top

 

My therapist said not to see you no more

She said you're like a disease without any cure

She said I'm so obsessed that I'm becoming a bore, oh no

Ah, you think you're so pretty

 

Caught your hand inside the till

Slammed your fingers in the door

Fought with kitchen knives and skewers

Dressed me up in women's clothes

Messed around with gender roles

Lined my eyes and call me pretty

 

Moved out of the house, so you moved next door

I locked you out, you cut a hole in the wall

I found you sleeping next to me, I thought I was alone

You're driving me crazy, when are you coming home

 

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