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Artist/Band:
Gordon Lightfoot
Lyrics for Song: Poor Little Allison
Lyrics for Album: Sit Down Young Stranger [1970]
Poor little Allison standing in the night wind
Laughing out loud turning her face to the summer rain
Poor little Allison never had much going
Hard to forget, always in step with the world she's in
Never knowing, never feeling, showing so much pride
Never saying what she's thinking or feeling deep inside
Poor little Allison, dreaming of the right one
Laughing out loud, lost in a crowd of fair weather friends
Never knowing, never feeling, showing so much pride
Never saying what she's thinking or feeling deep inside
Poor little Allison, standing in the night wind
Wishing out loud, turning her face to the summer rain
Hard to forget, always in step with the world she's in
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Poor Little Allison
Gordon Lightfoot's 'Poor Little Allison' stands as a poignant narrative ballad from his 1970 album 'Sit Down Young Stranger.' The song features a distinctive acoustic guitar arrangement that underscores its storytelling nature, characteristic of Lightfoot's folk-rock style. It recounts the tragic fate of a young woman named Allison, whose story unfolds through the singer's reflective and melancholic delivery. Released during a period where Lightfoot was refining his signature blend of traditional folk and contemporary rock, the track exemplifies his ability to weave personal tragedy into universal themes of lost innocence and societal neglect. The recording captures the raw emotion of the era, cementing the song's place in his discography as a standout example of his lyrical depth and musical craftsmanship. |
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| Album Lyrics: Sit Down Young Stranger [1970] |
Gordon Lightfoot
"Sit Down Young Stranger [1970]"
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