Carrion
Fiona Apple · Tidal
What's gone is gone and you can't bring it back around
Won't do no good to hold no searchlight
You can't illuminate what time has anchored down
Oh, Honey (I've gone a-)
Oh, Honey (I've gone a-)
Oh, Honey (I've gone away)
Won't do no good to sing no love song
No sound could simulate the presence of a man
Won't do no good asking no questions
Your divination should acquaint You with the plan
Oh, Honey (I've gone a-)
Oh, Honey (I've gone a-)
Oh, Honey (I've gone away)
My feel for you, boy, is decaying in front of me
Like the carrion of a murdered prey
And all I want is to save you, honey
Or the strength to walk away
Won't do no good to go no distance
The space between us is as boundless as the dark
Won't do no good to throw no fist, babe
You can't intimidate me back into your arms
Oh, Honey (I've gone a-)
Oh, Honey (I've gone a-)
Oh, Honey (I've gone away)
My feel for you, boy, is decaying in front of me
Like the carrion of a murdered prey
And all I want is to save you, honey
Or the strength to walk away
My feel for you, boy, is decaying in front of me
Like the carrion of a murdered prey
And all I want is to save you, honey
Or the strength to walk away
Carrion - Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple's 'Carrion' stands as a defining track on her 2000 album 'Tidal,' exemplifying her signature blend of indie rock and introspective songwriting. The recording features Apple's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a raw, conversational tone that often shifts between vulnerability and assertiveness. Released during a pivotal era for alternative music, the song reflects themes of emotional turbulence and personal struggle, resonating deeply with listeners who appreciate authentic, unpolished artistic expression. As part of the album's cohesive narrative, 'Carrion' showcases Apple's ability to craft complex musical landscapes that prioritize lyrical honesty over conventional pop structures, cementing her status as a significant voice in contemporary music history.