Reason Or Rhyme

Montage from the Making Of Olympia documentary treated by Anna Boberg, who is also the creator of the visual backdrops displayed during Roxy Music's Summer Tour 2010.
Taken from Bryan Ferry's 2010 album 'Olympia'.
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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

[@jessewoody5772]

Bryan Ferry has genuine, old school elegance. And so proficient in his poetic, musical talent. Touches the soul.

[@barakobama6474]

He's timeless

[@braintighe4757]

Ditto

[@JPFP1958]

Just "Class" !

[@martinmcdonald4207]

It`s certainly not lost on me, what a pleasure club!

[@claudiobasconsuelo3846]

Seen him live 5 times absolutely mesmerizing ❤

[@RichArd-hi4yv]

i have been a fan from the beginning , only got to see him 3 times, Your Painted Smile is a favorite......this as well.......and others of course

[@anbcricket]

Wherever you are, whenever you speak. These are the moments in my life that I seek... Poetry. Pure poetry.

[@Pavanesound]

A poet. Precious human being.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

So ephemeral, so deeply haunting, a musical love affair.

[@peterwestcott3475]

The video has just about everything I love, layer upon layer, texture on texture and just when you think there can't be a better song - there is. Art, Fashion, Design, Music, Beauty, Romance, Reflection, Nostalgia and Musical Genius.

[@Eowyn77]

Can't get enough of it....I'm listening to it over and over again... IMO this not only the best song on Olympia, but one of Ferry's greatest songs ever

[@craigbusick9676]

I couldn't agree more.Amazing recording.The man is brilliant.

[@tbirdsteve1]

Yep, this and Me Oh My

[@DJDanceClassic]

The 2 (!) jazz versions are even better. Both of them! Such a great song!

[@DJDanceClassic]

tbirdsteve1 lol, my two fave songs from olympia! And song to the siren.

[@frankwaters8177]

I agree. an incredibly tender and sad song. however, some of the live versions are even better. Behold: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKnmGl-j9h8nNU

[@craigbusick9676]

Epic. Fucking EPIC. I have been a Bryan Ferry fan for 40 years and this Gem is his magnum opus. Good LORD! What a beautiful song 👍❤

[@thomascuddihy2933]

Fifty magical glorious years Half a century I’ve wondered Over Roxy and ferry He is a one off A magical poet Awesome Ubiquitous Voice Creator Of music With Movie like Imagination Often evoking other times Other worlds Senses and sounds from Another place Heaven maybe Fifty years Thank you Bryan ferry What a blast I’ve seen Roxy five times And Solo Ferry Four My first Roxy album 1974 My first Roxy concert 76 Just Mystical Magical Eternal Chimes Rhythms Rhymes Music beyond The imagination Thank you Roxy Viva Roxy Music Viva Mr ferry

[@scottfree2248]

Bryan Ferry creates layers of mystery in his songs. Each listen contains new treasures waiting to be discovered.

[@maren_-]

this is one of these songs which can make you feed like flying away.... simply wonderful!

[@maxaugust2]

Yes, I agree that this is one of his best ever! So atmospheric. You get lost in it. Really, it could go on forever....Seeing him next month. Cannot wait! Bryan has always "had it".

[@helenesteinberg7189]

So beautiful! His voice is like floating on a cloud!

[@steveneast8572]

It takes you up too another level

[@teresaroberts5907]

His voice is like silk.

[@hedwiglalier8541]

Oh yes 😚😚😚😚😚

[@barrijillzahn444]

His Voice is like That of A lover Whispering In your Ear Words of Desire

[@motherofpearlmusic2015]

Love the kind of atmosphere Bryan Ferry can create. It's magical.

[@steelyman08]

+MotherofpearlMusic I couldn't agree more. Every song oozes mystery and romance. The arrangements are always multi-layered ~ I'm always discovering something new in songs I've heard a thousand times. He's a magician for sure :-)

[@craigbusick9676]

What amazes me about Ferry is,how can he storyboard these arrangements? So amazingly intricate and lush.He blows my mind.

[@motherofpearlmusic2015]

It's put together and mixed in a painstakingly long process, I can imagine. Just look at how long it took produce the Mamouna album, for example :)

[@rogerioneves7800]

So glamour... . Sir Bryan Ferry

[@rogerioneves7800]

Glamour

[@sydneycgal1376]

Thank you for best moments in my life.

[@welcome33333]

Rediscovered this song and I’m even more impressed... it’s in my head now for days already!

[@MrJalamba]

I've played this song like 40 times to day. There is something about it.

[@anbcricket]

I can't stop listening to this. Ferry's best and one of the best ever

[@kousukekitamura5309]

切ない美しさが光る名曲です。

[@manuels2266]

🙏🏻

[@Venuslovefactor]

Awesome. Brian Ferry and friends are truly fabulous! Been listening from the early 80's. What a gift to the world.

[@silauri]

Layers, sounds, lyrics, his voice...oh my! 💖

[@valeriechapman1612]

Reason & Rhyme. - Bryan Ferry . This is the songs we(as fans) love ❤️ to hear. Very sultry voice which is what’s so special about Bryan. I’ll definitely listen to to this again. So smooth and so beautifully sung just what we like. A definite winner in my eyes 👀 anyway. My ❤️ has to get back to normal. It will in time. Lovely 🥰 mmm 😋

[@claudesaille8265]

This song is marvellous.

[@craigbusick9676]

Is this the best song Bryan has ever written or what? I have been a fan of his for a long time and this track blows me away.Phenomenal atmosphere.Yeah maybe his voice isnt what it used to be but damn can he write beautiful music.I salute you sir.

[@conquistephane6369]

Craig Busick no no all bryan is vert good for me avalon album

[@lionelcorno1371]

What lyrics! Better live, Live In Lyon 2011. Excellent. Lyrically I prefer In Every...Heartache and Flesh and Blood. Check out the lyrics to Flesh and Blood, then look at the album cover "you nail her if you could but she says love me for my mind, in my time, I'm not that kind,....she plays to win." Also, A Fool In Love, If there is Something "Shake your hair with your ponytail, takes me right back when you were young....lift up your feet you use to walk upon..." The best music to get laid too, and/or make love!

[@SvavaStarify]

He has been one of my favorite since I remember myself. his music has always touch me! can't get enough of Bryan ❤

[@ericjourdain892]

"$ince I remember myself" is such a wonderful way to put it, same here 😁

[@SAMINAMAI]

This song and the lyrics are truly a masterpiece. So so good!

[@slavkocosic5553]

The Grace in Bryans Ferry songs are Divine

[@marcoalessandrini4015]

Class is Class .....always in my head

[@Smog104]

I seen Bryan Ferry at Middlesbrough Town Hall which is a great venue for gigs , he was outstanding

[@TheAstrid99]

Bryan Ferry, may the good energies be with you allways, here and beyond.... thanks, thanks, thanks...for almost 40 years your music has been a part of my life and the musical education of my two daughter's.....!

[@isidoredebout2406]

❤bryan ferry est un génie , ça fait plus de 30 ans que je suis fan , et je l écoute toujours autant , et cette chanson fait partie de nombreuses pépites qu il a fait ! ❤ ♥bryan ferry is a genius, i've been a fan for more than 30 years, and i still listen to him as much, and this song is one of many nuggets he has done ! ♥

[@valmeehan2]

No reason or rhyme, it just feels good and addictive without needing to get stoned.

[@marisiadelafuga7502]

What an amazing track to get lost in to... Thank you Bryan Ferry!

[@frankg.9153]

If this song was a woman, I would love her for all of eternity!

[@anne-liselarsen]

That piano just hits right in my heart. So beautifully lachrymose.

[@marcoalessandrini4015]

In my heart too.....unbelievable emotions

[@oekhoest]

Definitely one of his best songs ever, very sensual. Beautyful melody and harmony between piano and different guitars as in Roxy's best years. Style reminds songs as "stronger through the years", but also a recent one as "a fool for love".

[@cincosants92]

I will listen ti them 👌🏻📻

[@vinny9708]

This is one of his best including the roxy years

[@musicgirlbb7300]

His voice can bring you at a level of ............🎯

[@craigbusick9676]

The best track on Olympia.

[@krollpeter]

I concur. Beautifully played and great atmosphere.

[@sabinescheer7803]

Bryan Ferry, a true artist forever! Love him!

[@colinquigley3231]

He is what he is,,,natural doesn’t force it ! Quality !

[@tanjicca]

What a comeback!!! Ahh....that´s the music...Thank you, Bryan!

[@Zamba776]

Probably one of the best music tracks of all time. Timeless Class ! Bryan Ferry !

[@LennartWennberg]

I heard this song live in Uppsala, Sweden, last Friday the 9th of August! A memory for life!

[@sabinapiaggi7280]

Simply magic 😊

[@SuperMozfan]

masterpiece

[@peterchambers2553]

A truly beautiful song perfectly performed.

[@gerryob01]

that look in your eye, that brush of you cheek....remember it well

[@tracya4087]

if we could turn back time .................................

[@BrigitteOliehoek]

Your videos are always amazing. I love it very much. Music, voice, video, yes!! Chapeau ❤ your the greatest artist.

[@yoshluv7]

My man!!!!!!

[@JPFP1958]

Just "Class". This is Roxy Music and all the Musicians involved in this project that was published in Brian's name :)

[@peterlachmann6945]

I love roxy music nice and good harmony

[@whitewingdove6767]

Beautiful The best song on the album

[@abtinenasserian6992]

Soul-stirring, emotional. BF best song ever.

[@adrianobarbosa5339]

Great song!

[@yuriydisman6829]

Incredible song.

[@georgiarose1576]

My heart is open to you, Bryan. Love all your music, solo and Roxy Music.

[@cretin634]

For my friend Joe: Musician , artist, writer and all round good guy, a deep thinker. Took his final earthly journey today. 12 January 2021. We never did get those wrist bands made my friend. WWBFD? :)

[@wwlljj]

My soul aches every time I listen to this song. What an exquisite ache it is. ❤

[@abtinenasserian6992]

Bryan Ferry is unique.

[@Me-ed2py]

magnificent

[@Caligulita]

Right? I'm a life long Ferry fan (though i was born in 82) and i think this, along with Me Oh My, are some of his best efforts. Always classy and amazing.

[@Posi777]

where are my Ferry 2019 peeps? anyone??

[@gerryob01]

we are here but no need to comment....it's just brilliant

[@craigbusick9676]

Right here😊 One of my favorite tracks of Bryan's.Amazing atmosphere.Olympia is an incredible record.Ironically thats the city I live in.Olympia Washington ✌❤

[@erikvanderlinden5568]

will 2020 do? :)

[@chelinde]

I'm here! One of Ferry's greatest fans 😘

[@fontfroide1]

C Davis me to in France pff never get enough off it 🥰

[@luisesquivel1419]

HOMBRE LA PRIMERA VEZ QUE ESCUCHE ESTE TEMA ME TRANSPORTO A OTRO MUNDO LLAVABA AURICULARES E IBA POR UNA COSTANERA ESCUCHANDO ME DETUVE A APRECIAR ESTA MELODIA QUE JAMAS ESCUCHE .CONGELADO.LA GENTE QUE ESTABA A MI ALREDEDOR ME MIRABAN PERO YO SOLO ME MOVIA AL SON DE LA MUSICA .

[@jennief2108]

One of the best ever ! ~ I love Olympia ~ Jen

[@patriciavaghetti5649]

Bryan i love you

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

soulfully awesome.👼

[@elenalocci9352]

Love this song

[@jennief2108]

Exquisite ~ From my fave of faves Olympia !

[@compton300]

Wish we could have a live Roxy dvd from the 2011 tour, we could see these gorgeous images again!

[@micheladerry5681]

magic

[@GarySmith-gb7ht]

Speaks volumes when you can attract musicians like Gilmour..Flea..Mani ..and..Nile Rodgers..

[@tbirdsteve1]

Can't wait to see him in Melbourne next month.

[@arturkolihalov5490]

Я его не знал а когда узнал охренел. Но то есть приятно был сражён. Это мой самый любимый певец. Я могу сказать мой лучший. Из всех лучших этот самый лучший у меня. Мне нравится его творчество. Но я имею веду опсалютно все его песни но всё что есть у него.

[@thomasgeorgantas8502]

Lovely track David Gilmour's guitar is magic ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

[@LucretiusEldritch]

Simply brilliant.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Splendid. A master piece of modern pop music in sound. Loved and adored by all generations. Poetic magestry from Ferry with the help of an army of guitar players help bring a rhythm of rhyming guitars together. Oh Yeah!

[@Jordi1962able]

I'm always glad when Bryan Ferry comes on the scene with a new album, he always delivers, this song reminds me of his Roxy Music album titled Avalon.

[@ddddkjkj]

Hauntingly harmonic... So lovely.

[@redriverraider]

Brillant song!

[@espoir72]

so perfect

[@SuperMozfan]

Po prostu muzyczny balsam. racje maja ci którzy uważaja że to jedna z najlepszych Ferry'ego

[@fletcherc1]

simply wonderfull

[@MarineuzaPiresdeMesquita-cg9ol]

Música Belissima❤💃🕺🎸🎷

[@silviucercel]

Just attended Mr. Ferry's Concert here in Romania. Wonderful show, wonderful music.

[@damianofonti]

One of the best album if the last 10 years

[@franciscodesousa2999]

nice song. i love it.

[@Posi777]

A masterpiece

[@orhanbukic5908]

Amazing

[@ssballs]

Nice to see the cover "come to live".Wonderful.

[@Zamba776]

Beyond awesome !

[@bryanjeske6856]

Lovely and artistic music and video !!! Great work - love it !!!

[@elizangelaanny301]

Amo essa música , a voz do bryan fica cada vez mais bonita com o tempo! ♥♥♥♥♥

[@natateaful]

The country must know its heroes! :) Thank you for this detailed description.

[@bonniebardowski]

fantastic

[@TUMNIAISETU]

@MrVirusalfa74 The extra guitarists on this track are Merlin Ferry & Phil Manzanera and the ones troughout the album are Nile Rodgers & Oliver Thompson and David Gilmour appears on Song To The Siren & Me Oh My...two wonderful songs!

[@johnlmchan]

11/11! Absolutely sublime

[@smpil775]

Epic!

[@pocklehanson]

A masterpiece!