It’s a short life and there’s so little time
And there’s a real risk stirring
That we may never put these troubles to right
It’s a dangerous lie that we’ve got endless time
But there’s a real hope hovering
That we may one day get some good across the line
In this short life
We only get so much time
At the wheel
So we drive that mile
We pull the sense inside
We spend the first part running
And next part waving goodbye
To a short life
We only get so much time
At the wheel
In this short life
There’ll be no going back this time
Don’t throw it away
Rising up unready in the morning
Rising up at the close of day
Rising up late, wondering if you’re still awake
Time enough for sleeping through the winter
Time enough to miss a day
‘Time enough’ goes quickly, don’t you throw it away
I know this goodwill don’t mean anything
I know we’re judged only on the light that we bring
I hope your heart is bearing up
You went too far too fast
I knew you were a skylarker right to the last
This golden tongue will soon be dust
But when you kick it up
We’ll rise in backlit particles
You won’t have to go it alone
Running out of step, step, running out of road
We’re running out of step, step, running out of road
Falling out of step, step, running out of road
Skylarking, isn’t it a way that we can go?
credits
from All That Was East Is West Of Me Now,
released October 20, 2023
Glen Hansard : Guitar, Violin, Vocals
David Hingerty : Drums
Earl Harvin : Drums
Joseph Doyle : Bass
Piero Perelli : Percussion
Ruth O’Mahony-Brady : Piano, Keyboards, Synths
Gareth Quinn Redmond : Strings and Arrangemet
Rob Bochnik : Guitar
David Odlum : Guitar
I just started listening to this album today and am IN LOVE! Every track is perfect.
I'm slightly sad I didn't start listening to boygenius until but happy to be a fan of their music <3 lissie_a
I love This Isn't Helping. The National is such a joyful band live, but always my go-to when I need a good cry in the privacy of my room. This album is already a favorite. Beautiful. HPayson
Alex Henry Foster again collaborates with Canadian-Japanese artist Momoka, who also translates the lyrics from English to Japanese. Bandcamp New & Notable May 7, 2024