A song for the life
Waterboys · Other Songs - Waterboys
(Rodney Crowell)
I don't drink as much as I used to
'cos lately that just ain't my style.
And the hard times don't hurt like they ought'a
they pass quickly like when I was a child.
And lately I've learnt how to listen
to a sound like the sun going down
In the magic that morning is bringing
there's a song for the life I have found
It keeps my feet on the ground
Now the midsummer days ain't so heady
they just drift like a breeze through my mind.
And nothing appears in a hurry
as if to make up for some old long-lost time
And lately I've learnt how to listen
to a sound like the sun going down
In the magic that morning is bringing
there's a song for the friends I have found
They keep my feet on the ground...
They keep my feet on the ground...
They keep my feet on the ground
I don't drink as much as I used to
'cos lately that just ain't my style.
And the hard times don't hurt like they ought'a
they pass quickly like when I was a child.
And lately I've learnt how to listen
to a sound like the sun going down
In the magic that morning is bringing
there's a song for the life I have found
It keeps my feet on the ground
Now the midsummer days ain't so heady
they just drift like a breeze through my mind.
And nothing appears in a hurry
as if to make up for some old long-lost time
And lately I've learnt how to listen
to a sound like the sun going down
In the magic that morning is bringing
there's a song for the friends I have found
They keep my feet on the ground...
They keep my feet on the ground...
They keep my feet on the ground
A Song for the Life
Released by The Waterboys in 1987, 'A Song for the Life' stands as a defining track from their seminal album *Seasick and Feverless*. The song exemplifies the band's unique fusion of Celtic folk instrumentation with progressive rock structures, a signature sound that distinguished them from peers like The Smiths. Its haunting melody and introspective lyrics explore themes of existential dread and the search for meaning, resonating deeply with fans of the shoegaze and alternative rock movements that followed. As a cornerstone of their discography, the recording captures the raw energy and melodic sophistication that made The Waterboys a pivotal force in late 1980s British music.