Slow Slow Music
The Go-Betweens · Other Songs - The Go-Betweens
It didn't save the marriage.
We weren't insureed,
Insured against breakage.
If you believe in orphans
There's still a chance for love.
(The hand that warms you also harms you)
Pick me up in pieces,
I'm scattered and broken,
Slow, slow music.
Pick me up in pieces,
I'm scattered and broken,
Slow, slow music.
By the time I was 16,
I knew the names of the planets,
Stayed away from the doorstep,
Was frightened of milk-bottles.
If you believe in orphans
There's still a chance for love.
(The hand that warms you also harms you)
I know I'm not an orphan
But I believe in love.
(The hand that holds you also scolds you)
chorus
So! don't wake the children,
Leave them in bed.
In the land o the dreamless,
They're better off dead.
If you believe in orphans
There's still a chance for love.
(The hand that warms you also harms you)
I know I'm not an orphan
But I believe in love.
(The hand that holds you also scolds you)
chorus
Slow Slow Music
The Go-Betweens are celebrated for their intricate songwriting and jangly indie rock sound, often balancing melancholic lyrics with upbeat melodies. "Slow Slow Music" stands as a notable song in their extensive catalogue, reflecting the band's signature ability to craft emotionally resonant tracks that explore themes of time and movement. The recording captures the duo's collaborative dynamic, blending Robert Forster's poetic sensibilities with Grant McLennan's rhythmic precision. As part of their broader body of work, the song exemplifies the band's enduring influence on alternative music, showcasing their knack for creating intimate yet expansive sonic landscapes. This track remains a testament to their artistic depth and continues to resonate with listeners who appreciate nuanced, emotionally charged songwriting within the indie genre.