Bleed Me Dry
Laura Marling · Other Songs - Laura Marling
Why I go and change my mind overnight
They can't figure me out
They'll end themselves with doubt
Well it's love that they sought
And I was taught
Not to give it away unless you're sure
What am I to do if I don't want to be alone?
How can I be sure of what is it I don't yet know?
I can't figure it out
I'll end myself with doubt
Well its love that I need
And to love you have to bleed
And I'm not sure I've got a drop to spare
Can you help me?
Can you help me?
Anything you've got is gonna help this penny dry
I'd near done believing when I found you
Giving up the ghost of anything that love can do
I couldn't get out of bed
I was all up in my head
Well its love that I need
And to love you have to bleed
And I'm not sure I've got a drop to spare
Can you help me?
Can you help me?
Anything you've got is gonna this penny dry
I won't leave you in the night
I won't leave you asking why
If it's love that you need
Your love is safe with me
Just don't go bleeding me dry
Well it's love that you need
Your love is safe with me
Just don't go bleeding me dry
About Bleed Me Dry
Laura Marling's "Bleed Me Dry" stands as a defining track from her early career, showcasing her signature blend of folk and indie sensibilities. Released alongside her debut album *A Creature I Don't Know*, the recording captures the raw emotional vulnerability that became central to her artistic identity. The song features Marling's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a breathy, intimate tone that draws listeners into a narrative of heartbreak and introspection. Musically, the piece relies on organic instrumentation and acoustic textures, reflecting the lo-fi aesthetic that influenced a generation of indie artists. It exemplifies her ability to transform personal sentiment into universal resonance, setting the stage for her subsequent discography. The track remains a staple in discussions of her early work, illustrating how she balanced poetic lyricism with a hauntingly simple musical arrangement.