Recorded on 7.29.09
Laura Marling is an inspiration...back when I 'discovered' her, she was sharing the stage with one or more of the members of Mumford and Sons for various occasions - this was before the whole world knew they existed. Anyway, Laura was only 16 or so at the time and I was in my early 20s and she set a light in me to pick up my instrument and start writing again. Such poignant insightful writing from her at such a young and often naive age. Thank you, Laura - I think your lyrics speak for themselves.
Lyrics:
He used to be a singer in a rock and roll band
He would write the songs and I'd tremble at his hand
But oh - la la
He lost poetic ethic and his songs were pathetic
And he's a failure now
He used to be the life and soul of everyone around
You'd never catch him looking up and never see him down
But oh - la la
He couldn't raise a smile, no, not for a while
And he's a failure now
Don't cry child - you've got so much more to live for
Don't cry child - you've got something I would die for
And when it comes to the rain - just be glad you'll smile again
'Cause so many don't - so many go un-named
People push right past me shouting their exclaims
A preacher pushes me aside and asks to wash my sins
I said "No" - la la
"if he made me in his image then he's a failure too"
I used to need a couple of people to keep my head down
Now I need a whole lot more to keep me on the ground
But oh - la la
I gave up something and I gave it up for nothing
And I'm a failure now
Don't cry child - you've got so much more to live for
Don't cry child - you've got something I would die for
And when it comes to the rain - just be glad you'll smile again
'Cause so many don't - so many go un-named
Video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EtvWdFBmWA