Terrific reflection. I listen to this song all the time all the time on one of my playlists, and I realize it reminds me of some complicated times for me as well, though in a different context. It makes sense that different levels of fame/access can become frustrating or bittersweet, but I also see such a price paid by those who become more and more owned by an industry.
This hit hard. You put into words so many feelings I have about similar gigs I’ve done that on the one hand pump you up but also feel so empty yet high-stakes. I got to spend some time with AW prior to her Back to Black album and saw a similar nihilistic melancholy that seemed to eclipse and sabotage her tremendous musical gifts. Fame (like fortune) can be a curse.
This was so beautiful—thank you for writing it.
I remember bigging you up to people at work when I saw you were going to be on that episode, and being gutted you only got to do one song.
Terrific reflection. I listen to this song all the time all the time on one of my playlists, and I realize it reminds me of some complicated times for me as well, though in a different context. It makes sense that different levels of fame/access can become frustrating or bittersweet, but I also see such a price paid by those who become more and more owned by an industry.
Wait…you didn’t see my post?! JK. Great episode! Great song! Supercool story and performance. Success and life! You are brave about everything.
This hit hard. You put into words so many feelings I have about similar gigs I’ve done that on the one hand pump you up but also feel so empty yet high-stakes. I got to spend some time with AW prior to her Back to Black album and saw a similar nihilistic melancholy that seemed to eclipse and sabotage her tremendous musical gifts. Fame (like fortune) can be a curse.
amen. and i miss you, friend!!!
Guy.
Guy Garvey
thanks i'll correct it
Oh bless.. it was a long time ago.
I love this time of year as warmth returns and lyrics like this become relatable.
Drinking in the morning sun
Blinking in the morning sun
Shaking off a heavy one
Yeah, heavy like a loaded gun
What made me behave that way?
Using words I never say
I can only think it must be love
Oh anyway, it's looking like a beautiful day
Someone tell me how I feel
It's silly wrong, but vivid right
Oh, kiss me like a final meal
Yeah, kiss me like we die tonight
'Cause holy cow, I love your eyes
And only now I see the light
Yeah, lying with you half awake
Oh, anyway, it's looking like a beautiful day
When my face is chamois creased
If you think I wink, I did
Laugh politely at repeats
Yeah, kiss me when my lips are thin
'Cause holy cow, I love your eyes
And only now I see the light
Yeah, lying with you half awake
Stumbling over what to say
Well, anyway, it's looking like a beautiful day
So throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right for life
Throw those curtains wide
'Cause holy cow, I love your eyes
One day like this a year would see me right
And only now I see the light
Throw those curtains wide
'Cause holy cow, I love your eyes
One day like this a year would see me right
And only now I see the light
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right
Throw those curtains wide
One day like this a year would see me right