James Blake . A Case of You (Joni Mitchell version)
Just before our love got lost, you said
“I am as constant as a northern star”
And I said, “Constantly in the darkness
Where’s that at?
If you want me I’ll be at the bar.”
On the back of a cartoon coaster
In the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada
Oh Canada
With your face sketched on it twice
Oh you’re in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you darling
Still I’d be on my feet
Oh I would still be on my feet
Oh I am a lonely painter
I live in a box of paints
I’m frightened by the devil
And I’m drawn to those ones that ain’t afraid
I remember that time you told me you said
“Love is touching souls”
Surely you touched mine
‘Cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time
Oh, you’re in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you darling
And I would still be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds
And she said
“Go to him, stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed”
Oh but you are in my blood
You’re my holy wine
You’re so bitter, bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you darling
Still I’d be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
The Leisure Society . A matter of time
Sitting on a beach declaring my intentions
Trying to find a way to focus your affection
In a matter of time I know I’ll find it
In a matter of time I know I’ll find it
Here’s another name to add to your collection
She lacks in desire when I lack in direction
In a matter of time I know I’ll find it
In a matter of time I know I’ll find it
‘Cos there ain’t no easy way out of the whirlpool ride
No there ain’t no way to get out once you’ve put your heart in
Picking up the pieces putting them together
Trying to find a reason for my strange behaviour
In a matter of time I know I’ll find it
In a matter of time I know I’ll find it
The fever comes it never dies
it burns my brain and blurs my eyes
Although I wasn’t born to fight
i know I’ll find it in me
I ride the train back home again
This lonely journey never ends
But if I need the strength to sing
I know I’ll find it in me
Never mind, ‘cos I never done right
And the face I like doesn’t shine any more
Cass McCombs.County Line
On my way to you, old county
Hoping nothing’s changed
That your pain is never-ending
That is, it’s still the same
County Line
County Line
I left so far behind
You never even tried to love me
What did I have to do to make you want me?
I feel so blind, I can’t make out the passing road signs
All that you would have me do is cross that County Line
Now you know I’m coming, old county
To see construction sites
And your new homes never-ending
I think I can see the lights
County Line
County Line
I can smell the columbine
You never even tried to love me
What did I have to do to make you want me?
I feel so blind, I can’t make out the passing road signs
All that you would have me do is cross that County Line
Taken by Trees.Lost and Found
I took myself out walking
But the evening I was running
I hadn’t done this for a long while
My friends said cheer up
it was high time
but can’t you see I’m lovesick
I need a cure so bring it real quick
this time I’m fearing heartbreak
look at the time it’s almost daybreak
well I don’t want to settle town
I don’t want to leave this town
I’m feeling lost and found
Am I wild, wild, wild, wild?
Well I am most dissatisfied
you can tell this looking in my eyes
She looks like a lovely piece of art
But pills plus must tear us apart
I took myself out walking
by the evening I was running
I hadn’t done this for a long while
My friends said cheer up
it was high time
but can’t you see I’m lovesick
I need a cure so bring it real quick
this time I’m fearing heartbreak
look at the time it’s almost daybreak
well I dont want to settle down
I dont want to leave this town
I’m feeling lost and found
Am I wild, wild, wild, wild?
Yo La Tengo.When it’s dark
spun out in the world
just in sync to break out of my mind
out of this in the world
nothing seems to take me out of my mind
night time in
but with wind
cold winds always push me back inside
I’ll hide
when the sun comes in
will you smile at me
and call my name
when it’s dark
will I come apart?
this day where we’ve been alone
I can’t seem to get out of my mind
we’ll win this race alone
sometimes it really drives me out of my mind
night time in
but with wind
cold winds always push me back inside
I’ll hide
when the sun comes in
will you smile at me
and call my name
when it’s dark
will I come apart?
and when I see you
see you far up higher than me
I can hear it turn and look the other way
when the sun comes in
will you smile at me
and call my name
but the rain she comes
let the clouds come in
and the clouds will break
when the stars are overhead
will the clouds come in
and carry me away?
when it’s dark and it rains
will I come apart?
