Laura Marling

Rest In the Bed

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There lies a man of my heart
A fine and complete work of art
Here I, his woman, his home, and his heart
And proud to be playing that part
And proud to be playing that part

Rest in the bed of my bones
All that I want is a home
And all you can do is promise me bold
That you won't let me grow dark or cold
As long as we both shall live

The bite will come, but you'll feel your call
As a son as I believe in you

The first hill is the hardest I'm sure
Where all shadows come to the shore
Know that it's you and I till the end
And all I want from life is to hold your hand

All that I have are these bones
And all that I want is a home
And all you can do is promise me bold
That you won't let me grow dark or cold
As long as we both shall live

The siren's come, they always will
But the dart between my heart and his
Is as good as a diamond chain

Rest in the bed of my bones
All that I want is a home
And all you can do is promise me bold
That you won't let me grow dark or cold
As long as we both shall live

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waywardgirl On Jun 10, 2010

There lies a man of my heart
A fine and complete work of art
Here I, his woman, his home, and his heart
And proud to be playing that part
And proud to be playing that part

Rest in the bed of my bones
All that I want is a home
And all you can do is promise me bold
That you won't let me grow dark or cold
As long as we both shall live

The bite will come, but you'll feel your call
As a son as I believe in you

The first hill is the hardest I'm sure
Where all shadows come to the shore
Know that it's you and I till the end
And all I want from life is to hold your hand

All that I have are these bones
And all that I want is a home
And all you can do is promise me bold
That you won't let me grow dark or cold
As long as we both shall live

The siren's come, they always will
But the dart between my heart and his
Is as good as a diamond chain

Rest in the bed of my bones
All that I want is a home
And all you can do is promise me bold
That you won't let me grow dark or cold
As long as we both shall live

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2010-06-10 21:43:45

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by xxcristalena

16y ago

gaaaah! I've been looking for the lyrics to this song everywhere! She performed this song when I saw her in LA and said this song was newer than the new album. She also commented that after she wrote the song she realized it fit a very popular movie but said she was too embarrassed to say which. After she performed, a guy in the audience yelled out "Twilight!" and she started laughing and turned bright red. It was awesome.

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by Issrar 14y ago

Hahahaha That's interesting! :)

by RoyDeSmet

14y ago

There lies a man of my heart A fine and complete work of art Here, I his woman, his home, and his heart And proud to be playing that part And proud to be playing that part

Rest in the bed of my bones All that I want is a home And all you can do is promise me bold That you won't let me grow dark or cold As long as we both shall live

The bite will come and you'll feel your call As a sound as I believe in you

The first year was the hardest I'm sure All shadows come to the shore Know that it's you and I till the end And all I want from life is to hold your hand

All that I have are these bones And all that I want is a home And all you can do is promise me bold That you won't let me grow dark or cold As long as we both shall live

The sirens come, they always will But the dart between my heart and his Is as good as a diamond chain

Rest in the bed of my bones All that I want is a home And all you can do is promise me bold That you won't let me grow dark or cold As long as we both shall live

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by lyrill

13y ago

short version, might update later: by lyrill. for the purpose of not imposing but potentialy help clarify for others, or lead a clue:

this song is about urging others to love you and dedicate to you,.

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