Story Behind The Song
Disappointment at the needless end of a friendship.
Song Description
Solo - just voice and guitar.
| Song Length |
2:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Rural, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Quiet |
Subject |
Lies |
| Similar Artists |
Lucie Rose, Iron and Wine |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
the birds are flying backwards in the wind
it's a day for it
it tears around this house like it would break it
it's a day for it
and it's a shame how nothing could prevent it
from the minute you hung up
from the minute you sent it
and rain is running rivers through the hall
it's a day for it
there's not enough cups to catch it all
there's no end to it
it's a shame how nothing could prevent it
from the minute you came
to the minute you meant it
they're wringing out their feathers in the rain
and when they fly they won't be back again
the trees bend down their backs to shelter from
the west wind
that rips out in the starling humming air
my best friend
it's a shame
© 2008 kirsty mcgee / big oak songs