Tori Amos - Precious Things (Live Session 1998)

Tori Amos -- Precious Things Lyrics
So I ran faster
But it caught me here
Yes my loyalties turned
Like my ankle
In the seventh grade
Running after BILLY
Running after the rain
These precious things
Let them bleed
Let them wash away
These precious things
Let them break their hold over me
He said you're really an ugly girl
But I like the way you play
And I died
But I thanked him
Can you believe that sick sick
holding on to his picture
Dressing up every day
I wanna smash the faces
Of those beautiful BOYS
Those christian boys
So you can make me cum that doesn't make you JESUS
These precious things
Let them bleed
Let them wash away
These precious things
Let them break their hold over me
I remember
Yes in my peach party dress
No one dared
No one cared
To tell me where the pretty girls are
Those demigods
With their NINE-INCH nails and little fascist panties tucked inside the heart
of every nice girl
These precious things
Let them bleed
Let them wash away
These precious things
Let them break
Let them wash away
These these precious things
Let them bleed now
Let them wash away
These these precious things
Let them break their hold over me
Precious
Precious

[@LauraAnn1980]

I am so so grateful that I grew up with women like Tori as role models. We had such amazing, powerful female artists in the 90's that were unafraid.

[@daniellenelsen4641]

Yes! Fellow riot grrl

[@davidweatherholt7263]

She means the world to men as well. I've been in awe of her magic for around thirty years now. In my book she's one of the best of all time.

[@msep5203]

@@davidweatherholt7263 I agree. There's only one Tori Amos and men are also big fans of her gift of music. I went to two Lilith Fair Tours back in the 90's. It was a special time and an incredible movement.

[@peterthompson4920]

@@msep5203 let’s not forget those legs men,or gals

[@amandadiehl9715]

A.men.

[@trenthamilton4240]

As tremendous as Tori is here; can we give some love to the great Matt Chamberlain on drums? Incredible performance.

[@eleanorgrace1200]

no

[@VeronYong]

He is my all time favourite drummer. Such tasty chops!

[@mischr13]

yes, the drums are 🔥

[@beatsbyvigil6860]

Seriously, they are both so amazing

[@gregorydominick6057]

Steve, Matt, and Jon were always her best group.

[@marymac2113]

Whether you realize it or not, this song is a prayer. It is a prayer of someone asking for freedom from all the little hurts that have accumulated over the years. It a prayer asking for the strength to forgive and move on. I love this song for its rawness and its truth. We all have a thousand small cuts that have devastated us over the years. We need to let them wash away. Let them break their hold over us. Brilliant!

[@Musiclover-nl8xe]

Nicely said......everyone has is own life but I understand what you are trying to say.......we are all different having are own problems.....cant compare someone elses problems with my own......Tori Amos is amazing.......far beyond modern fake theater.

[@kenalvarezf]

no lo podías haber dicho mejor :)

[@taurusfelis1412]

Mary McMullin Great comment! The only thing that I disagree with you about is the forgiveness part. Listening to Tori's lyrics, I don't get the impression that she was in a very forgiving mood. I certainly believe forgiveness is a very healthy and healing thing in general though.

[@ergr84]

❤

[@Verona-f8e]

I agree! I saw TA in 1992 in a little college auditorium in Buffalo, NY - Little Earthquakes just came out - what a powerhouse! Some artists talk about the mountains - she actually moves them!

[@Devolutionator]

OMG. This is incredible. Her talent is immeasurable. Can you imagine having been in the audience to witness this?

[@jenniferj5324]

I have seen her play live , with the band. Its incredible.

[@sueqbert3890]

2nd row seats last year

[@dinanatale]

Seen her in play in person three different times and they were all very different.

[@michellem4287]

Saw her twice in concert. Amazing performances!

[@EricGoetzMusic]

I saw her that year with the band. I've been to hundreds of shows since, and it's still my favorite performance. I'm a lifelong Tori fan, but that era was truly something special.

[@kathrynshelton6892]

Wow 1998. ..2024 Damn y'all.. 25+ yrs have gone by since then... and Tori's music's still.. it's just heart wrenching.

[@jospenner9503]

Was

[@chimeraskeep_0]

Been listening to these songs for 20 years... still absolutely amazing.

[@jasond3938]

I remember watching this the night it aired , omg ! Must have worn that vhs tape out

[@nami7125]

❤true story

[@millennialfalcon8958]

98, the Choirgirl era, I LOVE the live performances from that era when she had the full band behind her. Not that I don't live for just Tori and a piano, the songs just felt like new experiences with more layers of sound.

[@destroyermaker]

She's always at her best with these guys. They should always play together.

[@RCfromCanada]

I woke up one morning in 1992 and realized Tori Amos is the love of my life. It's never changed. It never will change. This is absolutely fire and brilliance.

[@randomsumm3r1]

This witch right here. It looks like she literally gathers power in her hands before she sits down.

[@explicitmemory4284]

IKR!!! She really does and the way she smears her finger on the piano when she says "so you can make me cum that doesn't make you Jesus" such a bad ass bitch!!!

[@all.the.same.iProductions]

Talk about taking the Lord’s name in vain! 😳

[@davazz9586]

@Anaja Simbashu Bullshit

[@calebfuller4713]

@Anaja S If she worships anyone, it's DEFINITELY a goddess, so the only demon giving her music is gonna be someone like Lilith.

[@michaelhaydenbell]

@Anaja S Oh shut up you child. Grow up. Seriously.

[@kathyrobinson62]

I’ve seen her live 4 times. Every concert is a totally different unique experience. This is my favorite song of all time! ❤

[@doghouse416]

Saw Tori in Tampa back in the 90's, met her backstage at a radio thing. She asked me what I wanted to hear her play. I said ANYTHING!!! she ended up playing "Famous Blue Raincoat" for me.

[@Abarataba]

There is no way that her and Reznor didn't have more than friendship at one point, with how much she sang about him for years. Her anger makes me wince. Tragedy we didn't get more music from those two together, whatever happened...

[@Candy_Mountain]

Courtney Love happened

[@Georgeanne17]

This song is for woman to know about those men…who think pleasing you in the bedroom is enough, that her capacity to love is deep and that men should know how to truly love a woman MORE and woman should know this too! Her voice expresses the complexity and beauty of a soul.

[@njrib]

My first time seeing Tori live was the Plugged Tour, and she opened with this. It was otherworldly, as soon as she started playing those first couple notes the audience lost its collective mind. It was one of the most euphoric experiences of my life.

[@itsjustmeLISTEN]

Is it out of place to be turned on by the way she performs??? So much passions just radiates off her...the way she sings so close to the mic, uses her whole body to play her paino, or the way she communicates with the others on stage with her. Its so sexual but not all in the same token. Gahhhh eargasm ♥♥♥♥

[@tonygray7804]

itsjustmeLISTEN eargasm - I'm steeling that...

[@RetroFan]

I get eargasm's listening to Hendrix.

[@HelloNewMoon]

Is it out of place to wish you were the piano bench?

[@HernanQuintinoV]

True.... try looking "Tender Surrender" Live fron Steve Vai

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

It's not strange at all. There are very few things that I wouldn't give for a woman who loved me like Tori loves her pianos... 😂

[@JoeT-nr3xc]

Saw here at Madison square & pure magic!!

[@Killmaisy]

This album was a double. One live album and one studio album. Blew my mind when I was 16. If you don't own this, buy it buy it buy it! She's like no other

[@abbysquish7917]

98/99 I was VIP'd into a sold out show by Tori herself. I say in the floor in the aisle just 20 feet from her glowing by spotlight. God damn she's invested in every song

[@rebeccaharrington5764]

HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE ALL THE BEST WOMAN ARTIST!!!!! AND LORD HAVE MERCY THE WAY SHE PLAYS THE PIANO!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@davidweatherholt7263]

She is unique.

[@uGotGot1618]

This was the single greatest piece of music I had never heard. My mind is completely blown.

[@catmaxwell6691]

You just have to come back & watch it periodically. The whole thing is perfect🩶

[@lisawood365]

This album will always b my fave of Tori’s. Full of raw anger & pure raw talent. So telling of a young woman’s struggles in this world

[@sirulrichvonlichtenstein4851]

The live version of "Precious Things" rushes and engulfs like a tsunami. Later on, she could've actually mashed it up with "Caught a Lite Sneeze."

[@TheApp9]

I thank one of my best friends so much taking me to an Tori Amos concert. One of the most precious things I was allowed to be there live. She is by far the most underrated musician. I would go so far to say that nobody is that gifted not only with such an amazing voice and skills but even with the talent to play, feel, life music. By far the best. But crap is more known by the crowd. But so let it be, she is like a precious diamond not everybody has at home.

[@aldoross7048]

Lots of versions of this song on KZbin to watch and hear, but this one especially tears me up every time. Moreso with each listening, the impact of this song is almost overwhelming, and here she was at the heights of her powers. Simply brilliant.

[@thomaseast7699]

Who performs on a piano live like that? And songs like their soul is being ripped out? Who? Bloody amazing. I personally think she is a great.

[@dhakshan]

Freddie Mercury. You forgot him it seems

[@thomaseast7699]

@@dhakshan not the same at all. He was rock, about audience interaction... extraversion, this is introversion exploding

[@kellyparkinson8594]

Plus lifts her dress and grabs her "crotch" what an amazing, confident, genius force of nature. I worship her.

[@andrewhaines3259]

Ben Folds is worth a check out. I've not seen him live as yet, but he has a similar power to his piano playing and can really play. His sense of humour is good too when you listen to the lyrics.

[@jenniferj5324]

Seen her live twice, both times with a band, its amazing.

[@paulvandooren1801]

She really puts her soul into her music.. love her so much..

[@Lorenzo9214]

Oh my God 😮 ❤️

[@christophermaynard1902]

This is my favorite version....they all jam their asses off...pure magic..such a dark sonic tune....just wow tori...6:23 has some amazing guitar work....wow

[@Lee-kh7fr]

tori had something to say...she shared it with us....stunning

[@estellesagan4907]

She is perfect ! Perfect singer and perfect musician and she vibes like no one else. The best woman singer and musician ! I love this woman she is so rare and precious

[@ShawnKane-m8g]

She is off the charts!!!

[@transcubadam]

I'm not what you would call a huge fan, but I bought "Little Earthquakes" when I was a teenager... I played that CD (yes, it was an actual CD, ancient technology to the kids, today) until I pretty much wore it out... And this song is just brilliant... Gives me goosebumps...

[@RetroFan]

I still use cd's, tapes and vinyl. Vinyl and cd sales have surpassed digital sales recently. :D

[@rumblefish9]

@@RetroFan I still have all my CDs. Everyone of Tori's and their back up. (I had a back up for every Tori album)

[@siavfc5339]

Tori is just SO good. My No.1 artist by a country mile. There's nobody close imo

[@Mortiishead]

I think this has to be my favorite Tori song as I’ve liked it since I was 11 years old.

[@felixreali7101]

my absolute fav track (and version) of one of the most talented singers on the planet

[@PaleBluu]

More talent in one pinky than everyone on the charts today.

[@davazz9586]

absolutely - Joni Mitchel level

[@estellesagan4907]

Totally agree

[@elleericson2056]

Amen!

[@edinsonluhmann3038]

Literally!

[@kathrynshelton6892]

Definitely

[@yolazuka]

Her music is weightless but really heavy at the same time....God, really love this live!

[@TheStormcloud187]

❤ powerful song with a story that wrecks me every time....painful truths.

[@julianamason6847]

Oh my goddess!! This song live! Tori Amos performing the song live is fucking hair raising, swinging from the rafters, off the chart AMAZING!

[@jackschleich9475]

once it gets started,you know what's going to happen, something wonderful

[@boazdror]

Every lyric, every note, carries with it such brutal honesty. This is what expression is all about. Tori's the greatest.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Such a firecracker!

[@nampahcycart]

Tori Amos ist mein persönlicher, heiliger, musikalischer Gral !

[@lesleystocks5318]

I adore this version !!! Such an amazing song !!!

[@mariemarch193]

Tori is mesmerising live i’ve had the pleasure, she’s an amazing artist!

[@nicholasmanusos845]

Ridiculously good. Such power.

[@johannsimonot]

The quality of a James Bond soundtrack. This game, this song and many others, V & Johnny, Night city, Judy, my shoom Jackie...ect...Just perfect. To be continued...I hope so 🙂

[@schaefer220]

Beautiful production brother. As someone that has gone to your shows since my 20’s and rocked your music with you being my favorite underground artist forever it’s been great to see your spiritual journey through music as it’s helped center me in my own experience with the passing of time. What happened to the early 2000’s when I was a young traveler and found my home in the Los Angeles underground hip hop scene… the search for meaning and the sharing of knowledge with consciousness being the ultimate goal and game; serious but f**k so fun..and painful. Going to Project Blowed and hittin the spot in Pasadena for shows. Forever grateful for your music ; especially the journey through the up’s and downs of substance use ; both the vehicle to insight and eventuality. 🏋🏻 Stay up brother and keep inspiring reflection

[@micuronium]

Saw her for the first time at the Greek in LA September of ‘98...all by myself. I got in a car wreck on the way to the show and had to leave it at a gas station in North Long Beach in order to make it to the show. My radio got stolen over that night too. I wouldn’t give up that night for anything. I was in tears by the end of this song. There by myself but not alone. She was amazing. The fans. The energy. Sometimes I think I survived early adulthood because of that night and the energy I absorbed from her. Thank you Tori. People are still alive because of you.

[@danbrown4772]

has to be the most spectacular live performance of any song.

[@robertrafols6192]

I'm still in love with her after hearing that voice for the first time 30 years ago

[@ladyfuschia4729]

"Little Eathquakes" is life-changing!!

[@ILikeWafflz]

I really like the contrast with how Matt Chamberlain plays low notes on the drums while Tori is playing high on the piano

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

God she looked gorgeous

[@debbiehines4609]

Saw her in 1995. She was off the hook. I was mesmerized.

[@benxamin13]

A force of nature.

[@jhaneonyx5849]

Sessions on West 54/ late 90's. Because this is EVERYTHING. SHE IS EVERYTHING. 💖💖💖 Can someone confirm that? Plz.

[@Queenfloofles]

This one always gives me a scalp tingle.

[@thedudeabides2968]

Dating back to the mid 90s, I've had the pleasure of seeing Tori in concert 5 times, including at Red Rocks in Colorado. She's AMAZING!

[@ham13urgers46]

One of the greatest talents ever, male or female, she is and always have been so fucking brilliant. In the female genre her and aimmee man will forever have my heart and ears

[@harris9324]

Anthony T Same! I first listened to Aimee then found Tori and now Im also stuck on PJ Harvey. They are all such unique and talented artists.

[@davazz9586]

totally accurate post

[@kayjay111111]

oh. f*ck. This performance. She scours my brain, dude. Every-time.

[@ewaz15]

To jest świetne.. Rewelka.. 🥰👍🤍❤✌🙏

[@playtonics6431]

Paige here -- my favorite thing is seeing live music -- especially original music preformed by it's author(s.) The more intense and heartfelt the better. My favorite all time live artist is Tori Amos. I think it's because she allows herself to become possessed with the song -- and it's a treat to watch! Both Tori and I share a background in fundamentalist Christianity so that also makes me feel a kinship with her tunes -- especially this one.

[@belenmonteros1438]

Tori is such a monster playing the piano ❤

[@tumblingdown]

Such a mega-powerful performance 👏🥲 I was a bit young during her debut in the 90s. Found her just before SLG album and been hooked ever since. Can't wait for the next concert.

[@BansheeInAvalon]

Orgasmique!! merci pour ce grand moment. Grâce à vous je viens de découvrir cette merveilleuse chanteuse. Enjoy lol :)

[@xeniane]

Still her best song 💙

[@Sunsweetpeach]

Tori is so intoxicating to watch in this performance 🤤💯

[@678Lj]

Father Lucifer on David letterman is ALSO intoxicating to watch - I love this song “ precious things” so much. ❤

[@caliden3785]

I'm still amazed and moved by Toris singing....such a force.....she got me through my 20s in the 90s....i thought how does she know what my inner most thoughts are....😋😛🥰😍🤩😘😘😘😘😘

[@affleberryfondue5288]

Truly singular.

[@kb5598]

Perfect example of true talent.

[@kimbye1]

Matt is just savage in this one.

[@KevinBenanti]

It’s art in motion. Perfect in every aspect 🤘🏻

[@tyluna9046]

she sings from the heart

[@keithmaddison4860]

Truly amazing for me a music genius you touch my inner soul Tori you ate a god given talent an angel thank you Tori for your music I've been memsmorised by your beautiful music and your beauty and I Hooe I can see you live in 2023 if you play some mete gigs in England i,ll bring my daughter along with me to see why I named her Tori x

[@BIGREDDOG09]

This is some of the best music I've ever heard

[@ThePianoPriestess]

I love Tori's music, talent, songwriting - but this performance is transcendent.

[@danieldemayo6209]

This girl was wild. I don’t think I could handle that.

[@crazymusicman13]

They write/sing/play not for themselves but for millions of lives across all of time and space. Transcendent, universal emancipation.

[@2412kath]

Genius

[@lydyuhhjade474]

Been obsessed with her since I was 13 years old.. she's so amazin

[@TellUsAboutItJanet]

I was still listening to cassettes when this came out! Didn't get the CD until later and I sing & dance to it all the time. Good time.

[@glophume]

INCROYABLE... 😮

[@jackschleich9475]

i started to remember more , people use to think i was funny in high school liking this kind of music

[@MrHellsteeth]

Why cannot I like this again and again!

[@StarGuru222]

❤️ love

[@Fabluesable]

It can't be better than that.

[@malenehammersinfokanal1567]

I like The intro.. Sounds like a lefthanded rummer on a right hand drumset

[@gabrieltalavera8692]

I must say first Tori Amos is a hurricane of sonic brilliance. from her angst alternative rock elements to her classically poised prowess in her vocals....she is ubiquitous and one of a kind. She reminds me of the brilliant female artistry of the 90s from the pop divas Whitney Mariah Janet and Madonna to the folk singers of Sarah McLachlan Tori amos Sheryl crow Fiona apple apple and the amazing annie Lennox and one more . I knew wuthering heights back.in 2000 when Kate bush introduced it to me....thank you Columbia. House and bmg for allowing me to have their body of work in tangible gratitude.

[@taylowendy]

This is what a true musical artist looks like. She doesn’t sell her body like most female artist do today. It’s very sad how we went from strong power house creative female artist to plastic artist who can’t really carry a tune live and dances in thongs with their booty hanging out for all to see. It’s disgusting how far we have fallen as women.

[@S_E_R_]

Tori would not approve of this comment. She is about uplifting women. Plus, there are different types of artists/performers and there is no one "right" way to do things in the world of music.

[@kellyparkinson8594]

@@S_E_R_ Agree, plus I love that power when she lifts her skirt and grabs her crotch while simultaneously playing impeccable piano and belting out her range without missing a beat. Provocative power but not taking away from her unearthly performance. She's a God and inspiration for so many women, girls, men and the LGBTQ community. Noone like her. Ever.

[@estella3]

Mettevi tutti da parte. Nessuno è come Tori Amos.

[@TheMrMused]

Tori Amos, Bjork, Imogen Heap, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morrissette .. raw talent, raw emotion, pushing boundaries, making us think .. sadly there's so little of that in today's female artists that hit the airwaves. They're still out there, but it takes a lot more work to find them.

[@Mayflower357]

Who are these recent female artists, and where can I find them?!! I'm still listening to all the artists that you mentioned (plus Fiona Apple 💗) on repeat nostalgically and craving more of that raw and unburdened talent to burn into my soul like it did with those superhuman female artists of the 90's!! Any recommendations for us? 😃

[@TheMrMused]

@@Mayflower357 .. for starters, check out Violet Orlandi and Chez Kane (on YT) .. they're not on the "regular" airwaves, but still pretty enjoyable. :)

[@Mayflower357]

@@TheMrMused Thanks so much friend, I'm excited to explore these artists! 😀 And for me personally, the majority of the most cherished artists in my collection aren't played on the airwaves (but are quite often the most talented), so no worries there. 😉🥰

[@brianwrongwayhuberth]

Allanis Morrisett, really?? What a joke! Clearly you've never listened to Ani Difranco. Artists like Ani & Tori are in a league of their own. Sorry for your loss. But if you're putting Allanis in the same category as Tori, then you obviously haven't heard true feminist, female music. That's sad in so many ways.

[@TheMrMused]

@@brianwrongwayhuberth see, this is KZbin, not a Master's Thesis. The list was neither definitive nor all-inclusive. But, thanks, you know, for your shite attitude.

[@adelker4884]

Shes amazing.

[@beatricedesbois2108]

L'Artiste est magic 🤍🎹🎹🎼🎹🎹🤍💚🤗

[@CThomas-wg4gc]

Tori Amos + Nas (not that gay nasx) sit down discussion with no holds will be a moment in time without time ! Icons.

[@stevebinning977]

Stunning Woman. Great Musician

[@AutoAlligator]

Probably the best song she ever wrote.

[@meezsvale80]

Así espero escucharla este 2024 ❤

[@Becky1981]

That was intense