Bryan Ferry - Reason Or Rhyme (Official Audio)

The official audio for Reason or Rhyme by Bryan Ferry. Taken from the new album Bitter-Sweet, featuring new twists on well loved Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry tracks. Buy here: bryanferry.lnk.to/BSweetID
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Lyrics
Why must you shed such tender tears
In the evening of your years
No other love could stem the tide
Of the loneliness I hide
Open your heart and let me live
All the promises I could give
The sun and moon and all the stars
They bow down to you
Whenever you pass
In a world of fading sadness
An emerald ring, a photograph
That look in your eyes, the brush of your cheek
These are the moments in life that I seek
No reason or rhyme, no presence of mind
Just a dance to the music of time
Why must you shed such tender tears
In the evening of your years
No other love could stem the tide
Of the loneliness I hide

[@user-kg3tf6er3y]

Wow... the almost discordant sound of the trumpet and honky tonk elements superimposed over the gut wrenching melancholia of the main notes, coupled with the tenderness in Ferry's voice and lyrics... frankly, one of the most moving pieces of music I have ever heard.

[@reyko33]

Oh, Mr. Ferry, this will be my forever favorite song. Thank you forever.

[@Pavanesound]

This is perfect. The perfect musical distillation that allows for the poignancy of these lyrics. My heart strings are breaking. The Bryan Ferry Orchestra and what Bryan Ferry is doing now is just so utterly beautiful. From the first minute of Roxy up to this very minute everything is fantastic but somehow this album is the most beautiful. We have grown up with him and now this feels so intimate. The perfect touch. He has made a perfect harmony with this album. How generous he has been sharing all his brilliance with us. How lucky we are.

[@Silverprint-um5vx]

💜

[@davidflett8107]

You've said it all. How lovely. God bless you

[@newellbate]

I agree you could not have said it better

[@helenesteinberg7189]

Yes a unique style that feels so so right!

[@primeq]

there's something special about how clean, precise and perfect the trumpet playing is. Ferry and his orchestra have mastered the art. Reminds me of something my father-in law told me about growing up and living in the East end of London from the early 40s, and big band musicians he met. It was about how intensely they had to practice to keep their place. A trumpeter he knew said he had to practice 6+ hours a day just to keep his seat. As the second trumpet . . . . ouch . .. . in a mid-range big band too, not one of the big names

[@catherineatkinson6519]

Reminds me of my life just a photograph

[@playedon78]

I think you put in words what i was thinking about the trumpet playing. I love the trumpet and the many brilliant players over the years . This is up there with best. Likewise the sax playing. Perfecton both counts

[@nickg1601]

That was the nature of musicianship back then. To provide great music night after night, the art demanded a much more elevated level of discipline than we see today. Now-a-days, it just takes one good take..

[@madrugada1007]

Beautiful song..❤️ Why must you shed such tender tears In the evening of your years No other love could stem the tide Of the loneliness I hide Open your heart and let me live All the promises I could give The sun and moon and all the stars They bow down to you whenever you pass In a world of fading sadness An emerald ring, a photograph That look in your eyes the brush of your cheek These are the moments in life that I seek No reason or rhyme, no presence of mind Just a dance to the music of time Why must you shed such tender tears In the evening of your years No other love could stem the tide Of the loneliness I hide Inside out, upside down Obscured by clouds, or underground The sun and moon and all the stars They bow down to you whenever you pass Wherever you are, whenever you speak These are the moments in my life that I seek No reason or rhyme, by chance or design Just a dance to the music of time Open your heart and let me live All the promises I could give The sun and moon and all the stars They bow down to you whenever you pass No reason or rhyme, by chance or design Just a dance to the music of time

[@ervinkanyo]

its simple love❤️, When I listening this music, everything is so simple as one breathe, the love, a life, the beginingy the end.

[@juliakholodova5074]

I keep on listening this song every day

[@tracya4087]

best lyrics i have ever heard . just written for a lonely person but bursting with love to give

[@gregorsamba7024]

after almost forty years of search as a musicologist and listening to thousands of songs, I think I've just found my funeral march. this gem enables me to experience something metaphysical and beautiful. "no reason or rhyme, no presence of mind; just a dance to the music of time". wow.

[@blackmarketgoodness5715]

I agree with you.

[@juliakholodova5074]

I found my instrument! And it helped… do the same

[@juliakholodova5074]

Playing this song now

[@w0mblemania]

Glorious. I actually prefer this to the overworked original. This is the song's real beauty, stripped away of everything unneeded.

[@metal_films]

Likewise, the jazz approach must be his "hidden" talent! Wow.

[@vanyadolly]

I agree completely. The original is lovely but so overcrowded. This allows the essential of the song to come through.

[@newellbate]

Absolutely his best work.

[@newellbate]

The one and only Bryan Ferry doing his best music ever.

[@user-fs9nf3yu2b]

Another masterpiece from perfectionist Ferry Since 1973 I first heard him with Roxy Music B.Ferry never stopped giving brilliant lyrics magical music bewitching me with his unique mesmerizing voice Thanks B.F. music is my true friend in life💕🇬🇷

[@user-vc5zt8dc9b]

❤❤❤

[@2wayplebney]

I love this album even more than The Jazz Age.

[@chrisrose5885]

Agreed, my friend!

[@davidflett8107]

Thank you so much dear old friend. Truly wonderful. You are older. I bought Stranded at 14 and thought it was the best music in the world. Along with other masterpieces I still feel the same . I feel time has passed very quickly. I cherish every day. Again , always thankfull for the sentiments you rage or whisper.

[@sylviesassi7589]

So jazzy "end-of-the-century orchestra atmosphere", hushed and languorous voice ! And finally such a beautiful song, melody and text in all its versions.

[@catherineatkinson6519]

Best one of Bryan ferry reminds me of my teenage years

[@ericjourdain892]

Makes me wanna smile through my tears. It's no wonder Mr Ferry made an album called Dylanesque as he is as good a songwriter as Bob. He deserves a Nobel Prize too. How the hell is he not knighted yet when Elton John is?!?!

[@donnadavies4630]

Very true...I was looking at Elton last night thinking to my self he's not really that fab 😀

[@scottfree2248]

I can imagine hearing this song drifting through the French Quarter of New Orleans in the 1920's✨

[@mariodebuck1760]

This is pure awesomeness and beauty.

[@arianemohr9783]

Dieses Stück ist einfach wunderschön. Mein geliebter Vatercstehr vor mir.Er hat selber Posaune gespielt.Rest in Peace mein Alterchen..Live will neuer die❤❤❤❤❤

[@chrisrose5885]

Sublime...

[@ferneyespitiapuerto9986]

Genial, esta versión "vintage" es simplemente espectacular!!

[@guscarter3291]

I love this version classic spot on

[@ferneyespitiapuerto9986]

wonderful!! what a pleasant discovery on the net has been to find me with this beatiful song!

[@EricPease]

thank you Bryan! please bring the band back to San Francisco!

[@benolielandria2604]

god dammit this is bryan ?! I was listenning to this on a french jazz radio and didn't know it !

[@yuriydisman6829]

The whole album is incredible.

[@user-dr2ux1dc2f]

Thank you Bryan Ferry

[@buretel78]

such a sensitive song! 💙

[@oscarbrizmusica]

marvellous, perfect recording and interpretation from bryan and everyoene else!

[@boglarkaboldog1587]

Imádom, naponta többször meghallgatom❣️. Gyönyörű, könnyed, felemelő - de igazából nincs rá megfelelő szó. Ezért csak hallgatom és boldog vagyok. Hálásan köszönöm, Mr. Ferry! MÉG😍!🎈

[@buretel78]

Instant emotions. I love his voice!

[@roberts5944]

This is great NOW, so imagine how chart-topping this would’ve been in the era from which it sounds!

[@andrenalin6155]

This song is 💌💌💌

[@TomFlaTTop_BMW]

I can't imagine what kind of oxygen thief, waste of space would bother to give a "thumbs down" to any artistry produced by this man. An act worthy of their insignificance & ignorance. Philistines.

[@biriyaniferrari165]

Wankers!

[@patrickdevine4055]

You have a problem x

[@biriyaniferrari165]

In what respect?

[@TJ_Low]

Ta ta! Those plebeians have not an ear for our refined tastes, all correct, gentlemen? (hmph)

[@metal_films]

Spot on. Ha!

[@sabinesg8939]

Merci ! Quelle finesse, quelle classe !

[@ianbarnes6901]

How on earth did I miss this for so many years? Truly beautiful.

[@newellbate]

This is so good! Isn't this so exciting that Bryan should push through a do the most amazing music in history.

[@ralfschuhmacher8553]

Best ever!

[@metal_films]

Lovely.

[@itzhakshlomo1561]

Awesome!!!

[@t.t3756]

Respect Mr.Ferry❤

[@constalius9814]

Amazing song!

[@jacobusiane7962]

Why must you shed such tender tears In the evening of your years No other love could stem the tide Of the loneliness I hide Open your heart and let me live All the promises I could give The sun and moon and all the stars They bow down to you whenever you pass In a world of fading sadness An emerald ring, a photograph That look in your eyes the brush of your cheek These are the moments in life that I seek No reason or rhyme, no presence of mind Just a dance to the music of time Why must you shed such tender tears In the evening of your years No other love could stem the tide Of the loneliness I hide Inside out, upside down Obscured by clouds, or underground The sun and moon and all the stars They bow down to you whenever you pass Wherever you are, whenever you… No reason or rhyme, by chance or design Just a dance to the music of time Open your heart and let me live All the promises I could give The sun and moon and all the stars They bow down to you whenever you pass No reason or rhyme, no presence of mind Just a dance to the music of time.

[@donnadavies4630]

Beautiful x

[@MyCristinaramos]

❤ ohhh tão bommm beijinho super amoroso meu amor.

[@joserobertoferreira9096]

Amazing son! great Bryan

[@rickysmith3914]

Sperb album by one of the all time greats - great concert in Kings Park (Perth Australia) last Thursday

[@pernilleg.8803]

Excellent love this version ....wonderful new album

[@Kitties71]

Awesome! Thank you, Mr. Ferry!

[@anicecab6560]

Bryan , toujours la grande classe , si notre société actuelle pouvait etre a ton image ...........

[@chumati]

No para de sorprenderme este pedazo artista ❤

[@simonjamesyoung8091]

Gorgeous, Simply

[@777-To-Inspire.]

Love this song!!!! ✨🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎤✨ ✨🎹🎺🎷🎹🎺🎷🎹✨

[@veerness]

Perfect song, so very very nice. Realy love it🌹

[@abtinenasserian6992]

Fantastic version of my favorite song

[@ravdobrzynski]

???? Official Audio

[@LohannaFrauches]

Absolutely fantastic. ♥

[@donnadavies4630]

I love this xxxxx can't describe what I feel ...but this is truly beautiful x

[@fletcherc1]

One more thing that makes my life so wonderfull. Thank you Bryan.

[@tracya4087]

best lyrics i ever heard in my life . could have been written for me and my life

[@tracya4087]

on a parr with what have i done to deserve this the pet shop boys

[@tracya4087]

and boy do i hide it

[@mangojerry2330]

Ich bin begeistert von dieser Version.

[@wilfriedfriedrich3730]

Great song and singer 🙏❤️🙏

[@helenesteinberg7189]

Oh yes open your heart! What loving words.

[@jackcrowbrownsugar]

congrats dear Mr FERRY, great album (just buy :-)

[@JaceFaller]

I love it

[@juliakholodova5074]

A masterpiece

[@atzeralph5582]

I really love this song and this album! Its so smooth and beautiful. Everytime i hear this song i could share some tears 💪💪

[@arnaldoalba6497]

De luxe!

[@myCorpsy]

Bryan, keep cry and dont die, U need us

[@suepoch3931]

TFS! Bryan your brilliant! Lovely simply lovely!

[@emanuelebattezzati8309]

Rocksteady style! Good job Bryan

[@frankwaters8177]

i'm so glad he got over this phase

[@anastasiamikkels9239]

perfection.

[@p.rince2016]

My favourite 🎺💞🎙 such a beautiful voice ! Goosebumps..

[@angelaklahold2453]

His voice is so special

[@jacobopacheco3753]

Gran versión de una de mis favoritas del gran Ferry

[@nathalietougris8535]

Tjrs un grand plaisir d écouté bryan ferry

[@m.p.7640]

my first and last comment on KZbin ... thanks to YOU I live with all my strength and smile at people ...

[@leternelretourduconcret2405]

That makes me wanna fucking cry.

[@hasantahsinerdas3394]

Passende Film Musik für ein Retro Spionage Thriller.

[@georgekravaritis3310]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 What a beautiful art work....

[@IvanMoralesgt]

Que buena canción!!!

[@Angelica-jw6jh]

C'est divine...

[@t.t3756]

The Best ❤🔥

[@joannaszymanska7698]

Coś pięknego.

[@catherineatkinson6519]

Going to visit a friend at Blackpool later listening to my records until I go out

[@user-dy6fj4sv7p]

featured in Babylon Berlin, crime drama set in 1929 Berlin> he has a cameo performance

[@ChristianDeathInJune]

soFine!..

[@bobiator1]

Listen to the live version of this at Glastonbury..so much better

[@livapininfarina2164]

aaaaaaaaw tune :D

[@JellyFishJelly444]

❤️❤️❤️

[@johngeorgiou283]

❤❤❤❤

[@trueborn7323]

Buy on ferry

[@punmasterdemonangelwolf4253]

I just found this on TikTok

[@user-bl8gi1ir3q]

У счастливого человека эта музыка звучит в голове

[@theluckyegg3613]

A melancholic person has this music in mind - somebody who thinks of somebody from the past

[@DimitriosArnis]

!!!!!!!!!!!

[@predragdespasicspasic8930]

And she was more than pretty..standing like someone who doesn't need to talk,move..or watch..anybody.And those around her seemed like not interested in to make any sense..And I passing by..not that nearby..carefully.and lonesome. .cold and lost..I just knew..and I was pretty sure just about 1 thing.Sure she wouldn't be needing someone like me..And I wanted to turn around..aside just a little..just to see her..and I wanted to say..hello..I'm not well..but I need you.."..and I wanted to see her eyes..but..there was no hope in my eyes..It was plenty of fears holding my hands neck and chest...because my offer was only love

[@catherineatkinson6519]

RIPmeatloaf

[@ruizuriostemoises4280]

Oh míster Gatsby...

[@goarart]

Where Can i found thé score of this song ?

[@flaviafontana6970]

WOWWWWWWWWWWW ❣🖤👏👏👏👏👏👏💚🐾🐾🐾🐾🏆🧠👑🎁

[@klistiranikrupije1724]

In fact this is THIS, with a bit higher tempo and without a background vocal... soundcloud.com/bryanferry/the-jazz-age-reason-or-rhyme

[@ibrahimfrasheri8273]

Pse duhet të cilësohet si albumi i vitit ?! 1-) sepse po publikohet në kohën e duhur, në festat e fundvitit. 2-) sepse zëri melankolik i Bryan Ferryt çdo këngë e bën të dëgjohet bukur. 3-) dhe e fundit...sepse..kaq !!

[@erblin.123erblin3]

po pra

[@ibrahimfrasheri8273]

@@erblin.123erblin3 😞