Sophia
Laura Marling · A Creature I Don't Know [2011]
Where I have been pondering
Where I've been lately is no concern of yours
Who's been touching my skin
Who have I been letting
Shy and tired eyed am I today
I'm wounded by dust
Oh I have been wandering
Where I have been pondering
Where I've been lately is no concern of yours
Who's been touching my skin
Who have I been letting
Shy and tired eyed am I today
Sometimes I sit, sometimes I stare
Sometimes they look and sometimes I don't care
Rarely I weep some times I must
I'm wounded by dust
When the bell tolls, when the bell gonna chime
You'd better call for your woman up high
When the bell tolls for your last day
You'll be getting down on your knees to pray
I'm a good woman and I never did say
What ever it was that you did that day
Now I'm not a woman to go and place blame
But you said that it was coming on judgement day
Now Sophia
I'm wounded by dust
Now when the bell tolls, when bell gonna chime
You'd better call for you woman up high
When the bell tolls for you last day
You'll be getting down on your knees to pray
I'm a good woman and I never did say
What ever it was that you did that day
Now I'm not a woman to go and place blame
But you said that it was coming on judgement day
Oh Sophia
I'm wounded by dust
Sophia
Sophia
Sophia stands as a defining track from Laura Marling's 2011 album, A Creature I Don't Know. During this period, Marling solidified her reputation within the English folk scene, moving away from the introspective storytelling of her earlier work toward a more expansive and confident sound. The recording captures her distinctive guitar work and nuanced vocal delivery, hallmarks of her discography that have influenced countless contemporaries. As part of an album noted for its emotional depth and lyrical maturity, the song reflects Marling's ability to craft intimate narratives that resonate broadly. It remains a significant song in her catalogue, showcasing the artistic evolution that characterized her early career and established her as a vital voice in modern folk music.