You're No God
Laura Marling · Alas I Cannot Swim [2008]
And that your living alone,
And your friends think if you're sad
You should call them more.
But the truth is
That you never needed someone to comfort you
Oh you never needed someone to comfort you.
You're no god
You're no god
You will never leave this place,
You will always feel alone,
You will never feel quite clean
In this new skin that you have grown
Until your old and broken bones
Are laid into their resting place
Just like the rest of human race.
Til I fall into my place,
Just like the rest of human race.
Til I'm laid into my final resting place,
Just like the rest of human race who've done it
Without complaining all the way.
But you're no god, you're no god.
As long as you promise
That you will never leave
I need only worry about
You and me.
And we will never leave this place,
And we need never feel alone,
And we will learn to feel quite clean
In this new skin that we have grown
Because our young and healthy bones
Would never lead us astray.
We will learn to feel quite clean, in this new skin that we have
We will learn to feel quite clean, in this new skin that we have
Will learn to feel quite clean, in this new skin that we have grown
Because our young and healthy bones
Would never lead us astray.
You're No God
Laura Marling's "You're No God" stands as a defining track from her 2008 debut album, Alas I Cannot Swim. Recorded during her formative years, the song captures the raw, folk-infused intimacy characteristic of her early work. It explores themes of disillusionment and the complexities of human connection, delivered through Marling's distinctive, breathy vocal style. The recording reflects the indie-folk sound that would become central to her career, blending acoustic textures with emotional vulnerability. As a key piece from her initial catalogue, it showcases her ability to craft personal narratives that resonate deeply with listeners, establishing her reputation as a thoughtful and evocative artist in the contemporary music scene.