Lyrically Speaking for October 23
I know what you're thinking. "A Lyrically Speaking Post?? It's only Thursday!" and you are correct if you're surprised to see some musical poetry on the day before the end of the week. I'm a bit surprised that I wanted to post this series today, but there is good reason. What is that reason? You'll have to wait until tomorrow afternoon to see!
For now, I want to bring it back to the music. One of my favorite artists is Dido and I love almost all her songs. She is up there in my book with The Smashing Pumpkins for powerful lyrics and music that can be listened to in almost any situation. She has happy, sad, longing and angry songs. She has a new album coming out in November and I am truly excited. I already pre-ordered it on iTunes and have heard three tracks through her website. So far, she hasn't disappointed.
Today's song from Dido is filled with anger and frustration. It's a song about wanting to escape and move on with life. You can hear the way this song is sung that there is angst that comes through. Most of all, it's powerful and I think most people can relate to wanting to 'get out into the world' and get away from it all. I find this song inspiring and most of all, great to listen to because the melody is paired perfectly with the lyrics.
From the album No Angel, this is Hunter.
With one light on In one room I know you're up When I get home With one small step Upon the stair I know your look When I get there
If you were a king Up there on your throne Would you be wise enough to let me go For this queen you think you own
Wants to be a hunter again I want to see the world alone again To take a chance on life again So let me go...
The unread book And painful look The TV's on The sound is down With one long pause Then you begin Oh look what The cat's brought in
If you were a king Up there on your throne Would you be wise enough to let me go For this queen you think you own
Wants to be a hunter again I want to see the world alone again To take a chance on life again So let me go Let me leave
For the crown you've placed upon my head Feels too heavy now And I don't know what to say to you But I'll smile anyhow And all the time I'm thinking Thinking...
I want to be a hunter again I want to see the world alone again To take a chance on life again So let me go