Nanci Griffith - Pearl's Eye View (The Life Of Dickey Chapelle)

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Artist/Band: Nanci Griffith Lyrics for Song: Pearl's Eye View (The Life Of Dickey Chapelle) Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Nanci Griffith Oh, she was high up there in the air Caught still by a soldier's stare Whenever it was men amongst men Down upon the land And she followed those Mothers' sons She felt the thunder of their guns From a pearl's eye view Just a camera in her hand She was born Georgette but the name Didn't suit her well So, she blew out of Wisconsin as Dickey Chapelle Oh, she flew with a pilot's pride The first witness to either side She carried relief to the lost ones Between the bombs And we saw it all through her lens Well, she knew she'll go back again When the call rang out Once more from Vietnam She's been through this before She'll tell you war is hell Her pearl earrings caught the light On Dickey Chapelle Oh, that's the way it was She was the only one to tell In 1962, she blew the Whistle loud and clear And now, we trace her wings In her footsteps without fear To the front lines where she fell Where she lies still but she's still there Oh, it was 1965 over Chu Lai in a free fall dive In a dawn patrol to cover The dead zone ground She tiptoed through the land mines All along the enemy lines But she never saw the one That took her down Now, she captured The bloody pearls of war so well That war was bound to steal the end Of Dickey Chapelle (From a pearl's eye view) Dickey Chapelle (From a pearl's eye view) Dickey Chapelle (From a pearl's eye view) Dickey Chapelle

Pearl's Eye View (The Life Of Dickey Chapelle)

Nanci Griffith's 'Pearl's Eye View (The Life Of Dickey Chapelle)' stands as a poignant narrative within her extensive catalog of storytelling folk. The song draws upon the historical figure of Dickey Chapelle, a pioneering female journalist during World War II, to explore themes of courage, journalism, and the human cost of war. Griffith's signature acoustic guitar work and emotive vocal delivery create an intimate atmosphere that invites listeners to reflect on the resilience of women in the public sphere. As a key piece in her body of work, the track exemplifies her ability to weave historical fact with lyrical poetry, offering a respectful yet engaging tribute to a forgotten pioneer. The recording captures the essence of traditional American folk music while addressing universal concerns about truth and survival.

Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Nanci Griffith

Nanci Griffith
"Other Songs - Nanci Griffith"


1.	Deadwood
2.	1937 Pre-War Kimball
3.	Armstrong
4.	Banks Of The Pontchartrain
5.	Canadian Whiskey
6.	Clock Without Hands
7.	Cold Hearts / Closed Minds
8.	Darcy Farrow
9.	Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)
10.	Do-Re-Mi
11.	Dress Of Laces
12.	Fly By Night
13.	Goin' Gone
14.	Going Back To Georgia (With Adam Duritz)
15.	Hard Times Come Again No More
16.	He Was A Friend Of Mine
17.	I Still Miss Someone
18.	If I Had A Hammer
19.	Last Of The True Believers
20.	Looking For The Time
21.	Love's Found A Shoulder
22.	Midnight In Missoula
23.	Our Very Own
24.	Pearl's Eye View (The Life Of Dickey Chapelle)
25.	Rise To The Occasion -W/ Mac Macannaly
26.	Roses On The 4th Of July
27.	Shaking Out The Snow
28.	Speed Of The Sound Of Lonliness
29.	Summer Wages
30.	Tell Me How
31.	Ten Degrees And Getting Colder
32.	The Streets Of Baltimore
33.	Truly Something Fine
34.	Tumble And Fall
35.	Two Dollar Novels
36.	Walk Right Back
37.	Wall Of Death
38.	Wasn't That A Mighty Storm
39.	Where Have You Been
40.	Where Would I Be
41.	Who Knows Where The Time Goes
42.	Wings Of A Dove
43.	Wouldn't That Be Nice
44.	Yarrington Town
45.	You Can't Go Home
46.	You Were On My Mind
47.	What's That I Hear
48.	White Freight Liner

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