Willow
Joan Armatrading · Gold [2005]
You know good ones don't come by the score
You've got something missing
I'll help you look you can be sure
And if you want to be alone, or someone to share a laugh
Whatever you want me to all you've gotta do is ask
Thunder don't go under the sheets
Lightning under the tree
In the rain and snow
I'll be your fire side
Come running to me
When things get out of hand
Running to me
When it's more than you can stand
I said I'm strong
Straight
Willing to be a
Shelter in a storm
Your willow
Oh willow
When the sun is out
A fight with the best girl
Prettiest thing you ever saw
You know I'll listen
Try to get a message to her
And if it's money you want, or trouble halved
Whatever you want to do all you've gotta do is ask
I said I'm strong
Straight
Willing to be a
Shelter in a storm
Your willow
Oh willow
When the sun is out
Shelter in a storm
Your willow
Oh willow
When the sun is out
(repeat to fade)
Willow
Joan Armatrading's "Willow" stands as a testament to her enduring songwriting prowess and distinctive guitar work. Featured on the 2005 compilation Gold, the track encapsulates the sophisticated blend of rock and pop that has defined her career for decades. Armatrading is renowned for her ability to craft intimate, emotionally resonant melodies that balance personal reflection with broader social observation. This recording highlights her signature style, characterized by intricate chord progressions and a warm, expressive vocal delivery that has influenced countless musicians across genres. As part of her extensive discography, "Willow" offers listeners a glimpse into the artistic maturity she achieved in the mid-2000s, reinforcing her status as a vital figure in British music history.