Down to the valley where the fortunes grow
Down to the free
That gathered holy ‘round the fire that grows so well
On with the laughter when the work is done
It is what it is
A passing work of human hands where faults abound
While the rains would come
While the end was unknown
Nothing had proved too much
No path was solely my own
Most of the daylight nothing filled my mind
Quiet was I
And I was held away from evil that spoke my name
All he was wanting was a bumbling man
I wouldn’t go
Wanting only to feel the time around me stay
Down to the free
That gathered holy ‘round the fire that grows so well
It is what it is
A passing work of human hands where faults abound
While the end was unknown
Nothing had proved too much
No path was solely my own
Quiet was I
And I was held away from evil that spoke my name
I wouldn’t go
Wanting only to feel the time around me stay
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To me, this song is about being able to get through anything in life as long as you have someone with you, and fellowship with others. A simplicity to life that is beautiful when shared.
Oh I also meant to say, this is the most beautiful song on the album and the most beautiful song I've heard in a long time.
Oh I also meant to say, this is the most beautiful song on the album and the most beautiful song I've heard in a long time.
A truly amazing song and a most under appreciated album of this year in my opinion...beautiful melodies, amazing lyrics and pitchfork magazine still hates it. Go figure. Also to me, this song is about you can't get anywhere in life on your own, its not a solo journey, but a journey filled with joy and laughter with other people, and maybe a spiritual one too. This will reap the fortune of a good life...
A truly amazing song and a most under appreciated album of this year in my opinion...beautiful melodies, amazing lyrics and pitchfork magazine still hates it. Go figure. Also to me, this song is about you can't get anywhere in life on your own, its not a solo journey, but a journey filled with joy and laughter with other people, and maybe a spiritual one too. This will reap the fortune of a good life...
I had to check the pitchfork rating after I saw that...figured they'd have given it a 6 or something since you'd indicated they didn't like it. But a 3.6? Pitchfork are hit or miss with me, I only use them as a guide to which new albums are being released rather than guidance on what I should listen to
I had to check the pitchfork rating after I saw that...figured they'd have given it a 6 or something since you'd indicated they didn't like it. But a 3.6? Pitchfork are hit or miss with me, I only use them as a guide to which new albums are being released rather than guidance on what I should listen to
This is my favourite on the album, probably no coincidence that it feels like the song could have been on The Trials of Van Occupanther. Not that I don't love The Courage of Others, but Van Occupanther is my favourite album of all time alongside Blood on the Tracks.
Their songs make me yearn for a simply, peaceful life in the forest.
Yes, this is my Favorite track of this album as well. The chorus makes is so memorable. Great harmonies as will all they're stuff. I was kinda hoping for another Ballon maker from this Album though.