This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
You held the candle I once bled.
You shine your light when you forgive.
I cry.
You run your fingers through my hair
and tell me it's worth-while.
It's all worth-while.
Even when I hate myself.
Even when I feel your pain when you cry.
Even when my heart is cold
you assure me it's worth-while.
It's all worth-while
You see, you see what can't be seen.
You repair, the damage done to me.
You shine your light when you forgive.
I cry.
You run your fingers through my hair
and tell me it's worth-while.
It's all worth-while.
Even when I hate myself.
Even when I feel your pain when you cry.
Even when my heart is cold
you assure me it's worth-while.
It's all worth-while
You see, you see what can't be seen.
You repair, the damage done to me.
Lyrics submitted by black h3art, edited by japanjeff
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