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,
I open my lungs dear
I sing this song at funerals... no rush.
These lyrics heard a thousand times, just plush.
Baby boy you've held so tightly,
This pain it visits almost nightly
Missing hotel beds, I feel your touch.
I will await dear, a patience of eternity, my crush.
A universal still.
No rust.
No dust will ever grow on this frame,
One million years, and I will say your name.
I love you more than I can ever scream.
We booked our flight those years ago,
I said, "I love you, " as I left you.
Regrets still haunt my hollow head,
But I promised you I will see you again, again.
I sit here and smile dear.
I smile because I think of you and I blush.
These bleeding hollow dials... this fuss.
A fuss is made of miles and travels
When roadways are but stones and gravel.
A bleeding heart can conquer every crush.
We booked our flight those years ago
You said you loved me as you left me.
Regrets still haunt your saddened head,
But I promised you that I will see you,
We booked our flight those years ago
I said I loved you as I left you
Regret's no longer in my head,
But I promised you and now
I'm home again, again, again, I'm home again, again, again.
I'm home again.
I sing this song at funerals... no rush.
These lyrics heard a thousand times, just plush.
Baby boy you've held so tightly,
This pain it visits almost nightly
Missing hotel beds, I feel your touch.
I will await dear, a patience of eternity, my crush.
A universal still.
No rust.
No dust will ever grow on this frame,
One million years, and I will say your name.
I love you more than I can ever scream.
We booked our flight those years ago,
I said, "I love you, " as I left you.
Regrets still haunt my hollow head,
But I promised you I will see you again, again.
I sit here and smile dear.
I smile because I think of you and I blush.
These bleeding hollow dials... this fuss.
A fuss is made of miles and travels
When roadways are but stones and gravel.
A bleeding heart can conquer every crush.
We booked our flight those years ago
You said you loved me as you left me.
Regrets still haunt your saddened head,
But I promised you that I will see you,
We booked our flight those years ago
I said I loved you as I left you
Regret's no longer in my head,
But I promised you and now
I'm home again, again, again, I'm home again, again, again.
I'm home again.
Lyrics submitted by xdrowningxvictoriax, edited by AmberBell
The Mortician's Daughter Lyrics as written by Andrew Biersack
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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this song andy sixx wrote about his girlfriend scout taylor compton(actress) whose father is a mortician.
i don't like the fact that he is dating her. he is so much way to kewl and punk to be dating a little preppy icky girl like her...
haha 1. they are still dating, despite what everyone is saying about demi.<br />
to me it seems he just altered the song name and that it's written about someone else the lyric's dont make any sense towards his former girlfriend im sure he could see her whenever he wanted i think it's most likely relevent to his past
him and scout broke up...she said it was a bad relationship...he has stated the same thing...both of their hearts were damaged...and the song WAS about her. <br /> youtube.com/watch<br /> if you read the comments she replies to a user confirming their breakup.<br />
Is he Dating Demi Lovatoo?
no but that would be fucken jacked up if he where dating her!!
i reckon this song is beautiful..scout is one lucky girl aye..
god i wish my boyfriend would write me a song like this ssssiiiggghhh if only he knew how much i would love that...
tell him. <br /> guys dont always know what girls want. evn if you drop hints. if you want more hugs,<br /> just tell him. more hugs please. that what i have to do with my boyfriend and i love him to death (L)
I Agree Just Tell Him How much you Care. And He Will Mostlikely Show You Some Affection Of Love Lol (:<br /> <br /> Wow i Felt Like a nerrd Whenn i Said That.. (: but its okay Evn, tho Im Not. (: xD :DD
This is the best song ever I keep listening to it over and over again =P Black Veil Brides Forever =D
Rightt!!(: I Love This Songg(: :DD
Yeah like spivey said he wrote it about scout...i mean i would assume since her father is indeed a mortician. however, him and scout are no longer together.
i want to someone to sing a song like this one to me. i just want to him to come over and make a song for me.
Me to.i love this song.
Mee And You Peeps Both Lmao(:
mee to this songs the best :)
this is me and my girlfriends song, she would always sing it to me then tell me that i am the best girlfriend and she will never leave me. it is also special because i left her for afew weeks then we got togather again and are so happy and in love
uhh,, i don't get it kinda... someone explain?! i know its bout how he loves scout but... i don't get the hotel beds and baby boy things..
ohh bless you.<br /> Well, the baby by she's held so tightly is andy.<br /> It could very well be to do with him being in bvb and touring, he misses her.
True That Is i Went To His concert And backstage he explained What it Meant And You Missy Lady Up Therre Is Right.(;
He's the baby boy and they had sex
I love this song. I dedicated this song to my boyfriend. ^_^ I love him and he is mine even when I die. heehee.
I love this song.