The Weeping Song
Feel So Bad · The Best Of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds [1998]
And see the women weeping there
Then go up into the mountains
The men, they are weeping too
Father, why are all the women weeping?
They are weeping for their men
Then why are all the men there weeping?
They are weeping back at them
This is a weeping song
A song in which to weep
While all the men and women sleep
This is a weeping song
But I won't be weeping long
Father, why are all the children weeping?
They are merely crying son
O, are they merely crying, father?
Yes, true weeping is yet to come
This is a weeping song
A song in which to weep
While all the men and women sleep
This is a weeping song
But I won't be weeping long
O father tell me, are you weeping?
Your face seems wet to touch
O then I'm so sorry, father
I never thought I hurt you so much
This is a weeping song
A song in which to weep
While we rock ourselves to sleep
This is a weeping song
But I won't be weeping long
But I won't be weeping long
But I won't be weeping long
But I won't be weeping long
The Weeping Song
Feel So Bad delivers a hauntingly atmospheric track on The Best Of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds [1998], channeling the band's signature blend of gothic rock and folk storytelling. The song features a distinctive vocal performance that evokes the raw, emotional intensity characteristic of Nick Cave's discography. Its inclusion on this compilation highlights the enduring appeal of the recording, which stands as a testament to the group's ability to craft immersive sonic landscapes. The piece reflects the era's post-punk revival movement, utilizing minor-key harmonies and rhythmic tension to create a mood of melancholic reflection. As part of the broader Bad Seeds catalogue, the track exemplifies the band's commitment to dark, narrative-driven songwriting that has influenced countless artists in alternative and indie genres.