Beyond the iron gate, a garden
before there’s only love
sow every kiss you are given, bring something with you when you come
the neighbours won’t endeavour, expecting bad weather
and they think they’re bathing babies,
but they’re drowning sons and daughters
with their fears
we’re waiting for you, we’re waiting for you
because you’re something real
we’re waiting for you, we’re waiting for you
because you’re something new
you’re something true
the dream of your arrival in this sinking Viking myth
and you are warming frozen bodies with your burning lips
the Bow bells ring
above the horse, above the cart
how could I look at those working hand and not believe in art
and arts’ great tragedies
we’re waiting for you, we’re waiting for you
because you’re something real
we’re waiting for you, we’re waiting for you
because you’re something new
you’re something true
the beauty grows as the body fades
decay reveals such mysteries
like how strong the heart can be
once filled painful dignities
we’re waiting for you
because you’re something real, something true
we’re waiting for you,
because you’re something new
you’re something real,
love.
Pairing lo-fi indie rock with silvery folk instrumentation, the self-described "bedroom pop wizard" casts a cozy, poignant spell. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 11, 2024
The proceeds from Laura Stevenson’s stark, moving new single benefit Safe Horizon, dedicated to empowering victims of abuse. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 26, 2018