My Legs Are Weak
Paloma Faith · Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? [2009]
They fill the seas and all the lakes,
With memories the wind blew,
I'd run out of jars before a second could pass,
Didn't have enough time with you to turn the hourglass.
Pictures in my head
Suddenly appear
Why d'you have to go away
It's all not very clear.
Goodbye sweet angel
Sail away on teary seas
Tattooed the time we had
On my memory
My legs are weak.
When I close my eyes I see you,
The dimples in your cheeks,
I forgot to thank you for the things
Cause I didn't see you for weeks
Woke up this morning and hoped for a dream
But reality sat next to me and forced me to believe.
Knocked down too soon
Like a skittle on the lanes
The man who took the wrong stop
From life's fast moving train.
Goodbye sweet angel
Sail away on teary seas
Tattooed the time we had
On my memory
Funeral Flowers
Won't make me believe
They can carry out the casket
And I'll still expect to see
You
You
Come round tomorrow and tell me all your news
I won't ask for much from you
Sleep to my lullaby
Only give me one more chance
To say a last goodbye
So
Goodbye sweet angel
Sail away on teary seas
Tattooed the time we had
On my memory
My legs are weak.
My Legs Are Weak
Paloma Faith delivers a hauntingly intimate ballad on her 2009 debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?. The track exemplifies her signature style, blending soulful vocals with a lush, atmospheric production that draws heavily on gospel and R&B traditions. Faith's emotive delivery creates a sense of vulnerability and exhaustion, perfectly capturing the weight of personal struggle without relying on explicit narrative. As a cornerstone of her early discography, the recording showcases her ability to transform raw emotion into a polished, radio-friendly yet deeply personal statement. It remains a defining moment in her career, establishing her reputation as a vocalist capable of weaving complex musical textures with profound lyrical honesty.