| Joanna Newsom – Baby Birch Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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I don't know what this song is about but I have both miscarried and lost a much wanted baby over a year ago, she had severe Hydrocephalus incompatible with life and instead of seeing her suffer, we chose to terminate the pregnancy which meant me having to give still-birth to her at 22 weeks. This song for me sums up the experience perfectly, like the feeling your soul is being ripped out along wth the physical pain, confusion, guilt and emotional aftermath. It's a personal perspective of course but every verse reflects an aspect of how I feel still to this day. I love the line about 'staring up at the stars so far away in their bullet-proof cars'. It's like how when you were young, everything seemed so far off and the thought of loss wasn't as real, like it would never happen to you, then suddenly the dark water rushes in, you can do nothing to stop it and the horror of reality hits you. I think the end is really hopeful though, it kinda ends on a positive note for me, like that's life, you won't forget but just get on with it. Can't thank her enough for this song in particular along with others, she's an absolute rarity and to be cherished. |
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