Part of an ongoing series where I revisit 2003's record, Decide To Stay And Swim
When I write songs, I usually have a few anchor stories in my head to propel me along. I can honestly say I have no recollection of any anecdotes in my life that relate to this song. Almost all of the imagery is made up in this case, which I think is rare for me.
For the new acoustic version, I've decided to leave out the bridge, as I was never a fan in hindsight.
For this one, I'll let the lyrics stand on their own:
Lyrics:
She floats like dizzy
Sunshine and empty
Aerosol containers on the moon.
Save for wicked sisters
Vaseline on blisters
I can't hold a candle to her bloom.
She's autumn leaves
And almost drown
But I know how sweet landlocked sounds
She's campy queen
And never wrong
I guess I'll miss her when she's gone.
She destroyed the notion
That caked on suntan lotion's
The only way to beat the Summertime
Now she's open pastures
Silent film disasters
Getting every word exactly right.
She's autumn leaves
And almost drown
But I know how sweet landlocked sounds
She's campy queen
And never wrong
I guess I'll miss her when she's gone.
Here is the original version:
And here is the new, stripped down, acoustic version:
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