by Francisco Manzo-Flores
Alright, so this is my first attempt at Song Share, so I am starting out by tipping the toes into the water so to speak and going in with an easy-to-like entry from City and Colour. Those of you that know me are aware that my taste in music is pretty broad, and in time I expect to be able to bring into this forum a variety of music, but I felt it might be wise to start out with something that will serve as a good foundation for the rest. No need for me to wreck my reputation before I get started :D.
This particular song was one of those accidental finds during one of many downloading sessions where a name catches your eye and you download it simply out of curiosity. As it turns out City and Colour has a lot of pretty good stuff, most of it on the acoustic rock vein, of which this is a pretty good sample. Though not overly complex in formula, I think it is the simplicity of this song, the paired guitars and straight froward lyrics that make it so approachable. Anybody that has ever been in a relationship (I think that is all of us), knows how easy it can be to lose perspective, become selfish and take a partner for granted when they have been next to you for so long, or here and there one might hit that bump on the road that wakes you up to the treasure you may be holding to. Without being overly preachy or beating the subject on the head with a mallet, this song expresses the spirit of gratitude in a folkishly charming way. I do hope you guys like it.
The Girl by City and Colour
Lyrics:
I wish I could do better by you,
Cos that's what you deserve.
You sacrifice so much of your life,
In order for this to work.
While I'm off chasing my own dreams,
Sailing around the world,
Please know that I'm yours to keep,
My beautiful girl.
And when you cry a piece of my heart dies,
Knowing that I may have been the cause,
If you were to leave, fulfill someone elses dreams,
I think I might totally be lost.
But you don't ask for no diamond rings,
No delicate string of pearls,
That's why I wrote this song to sing,
My beautiful girl
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Well that was a delight. This guy is really good. And what a beautiful message. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteGood yes. But whenever i hear a guy and a guitar/banjo/cittern/string on a stick I can't help but compare them to iron and wine. I sit there are go hrm which song does this sound like (an angry blade but faster i think)? Anyway it's my curse and i will survive but only with a motorcade of generosity in the way of nine inch nails in my ears.
ReplyDeleteAnd mad props to his tattoo's especially his finger ones.
I listened to this song a couple of times (that's a benefit of Song Share over a regular Music Night) and thought it was really nice. Then Jake mentioned the message and I thought, before I comment I'll listen to the song and read the lyrics at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThis song, more than any other song I have ever heard, perfectly describes my feelings for Chris.
Thanks for posting this, Cisco, it's beautiful.
A beautiful little piece of simplicity.
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