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lyrics
Something follows you back from the other side
from the locked up basement at the house of blue light
Close your eyes and you’ll fall right through the floor
there are things in this world you can feel
all your life but you’re taught to ignore
all the strength that waits at your side
on the wings that heave
and they sigh
painted in the corner of your eye
where once there were halls and gardens
where captains’ wives would bathe
and tattoo the names of sailors lost to the waves
but nobody lives there anymore
in the castle
in the clouds
nobody lives there anymore
in the castle
in the clouds
they’ll leave you pounding
on the door.
to pry open the heart that’s rusted shut
mend the lines of talk
where the’ve all been cut
makes a man wanna cry
when he’s turned away
you’re just a guest
in this world––it’ll have
you for a while but you
don’t get to stay
just as you’re
turning to go
from the cliffs that
tower below
send you off and let you fall so slow
and all your memories
leave you
alone in the hands of thieves
and con men that carry you
off in the smiling breeze
up to the chambers in the spire of the
castle in the clouds
up with the sweetness of
desire
in the castle in the clouds
when you get too cold
and tired
drift to sleep and
when you wake,
all the bad dreams have flown away
let the stars be
your guide
they’re passing over one at a time
see them all open wide
and when you look to see what’s inside … oh no …
it’s true … I can’t believe … oh no … it’s you
haven’t I seen
you before?
supported by 16 fans who also own “Castle In The Clouds”
Father John Misty is so good to listen to when I want to relax. My cat used to seem to like the music too, and we would both chill and listen to the FJM vinyls I own. This album on bandcamp was a nice FJM treat. Michelle May
supported by 15 fans who also own “Castle In The Clouds”
Maybe the best thing David ever did, which makes me extremely sad. A Jews record in all but name, but more direct in its lyricism without losing that indescribable feeling, that beauty and sorrow and lighthearted sarcasm all rolled into one profound set of lyrics that are David Berman. Not to mention the band playing on the record is probably the best Berman ever recorded with. Rest in Peace DCB. jack_thorn16
supported by 15 fans who also own “Castle In The Clouds”
As I listen to this album more and more I start discover aspects that I hadn't felt before. My love for every individual track continues to grow, but Change has remained in my heart as a deep drive to get me through the day. seonghi
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Philadelphian Mariah Johnson is a magnetic presence with a unique guitar style who performs perfectly strange gloom-rock for all us aliens. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 29, 2016