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The Avett Brothers — February Seven
Album: The Carpenter
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6.7

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Released: 2012
Length: 4:09
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I went on the search for something true
I was almost there when I found you
Sooner than my fate was wrote
A perfect blade, it slit my throat
And beads of lust released into the air
When I awoke you were standing there

I was on the mend when I fell through
The sky around was anything but blue
I found as I regained my feet, a wound across my memory
That no amount of stitches would repair
But I awoke and you were standing there

There's no fortune at the end of the road
That has no end
There's no returning to the spoils
Once you've spoiled the thought of them
There's no falling back asleep
Once you've wakened from the dream
Now I'm rested and I'm ready and I'm ready to begin

I went on the search for something real
Traded what I know for how I feel
But the ceiling and the walls collapsed
Upon the darkness I was trapped
And as the last of breath was drawn from me
Light broke in and brought me to my feet

There's no fortune at the end of the road
That has no end
There's no returning to the spoils
Once you've spoiled the thought of them
There's no falling back asleep
Once you've wakened from the dream
Now I'm rested and I'm ready and I'm ready to begin

I'm rested and I'm ready to begin
Comments (34)add comment
 nancyt wrote:

one question why would such a great band play at a republican celebration for governor of NC.
one other note my grandson was named Avett, my son likes the band




Because they are true Americans, not Democrats?
Posted 8 months ago by MildGeorge    [ Reply ]
Tastes and echoes of John Prine.
Posted 1 year ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 nancyt wrote:

one question why would such a great band play at a republican celebration for governor of NC.
one other note my grandson was named Avett, my son likes the band




Who cares?  Besides you obviously.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 nancyt wrote:

one question why would such a great band play at a republican celebration for governor of NC.
one other note my grandson was named Avett, my son likes the band




money?
Posted 3 years ago by cosmicjoe    [ Reply ]
Charismatic punch from the start. 10/10.
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 nancyt wrote:
one question why would such a great band play at a republican celebration for governor of NC.
one other note my grandson was named Avett, my son likes the band
 

Posted 3 years ago by dlferguson1    [ Reply ]
one question why would such a great band play at a republican celebration for governor of NC.
one other note my grandson was named Avett, my son likes the band
Posted 11 years ago by nancyt    [ Reply ]
Mighty hard to resist that kinda uplifting thing they have going on. I admit it, I was uplifted.
Posted 11 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Love this song more and more each time I hear it.
Posted 11 years ago by BobbyCat    [ Reply ]
OK, ok, we get it! You're rested and ready. {#Beat}
Posted 11 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
Derivative and boring. Can't stand them, sorry.
 
EVERYTHING is derivative, you nit-wit!
Posted 11 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Live on Letterman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HEuzzCnJj0
Posted 11 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
Derivative and boring. Can't stand them, sorry.
Posted 11 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 MirageRF wrote:
These guys are genuine, musicians, poets and people.
No one has made a stronger impression on me since James Taylor.
Folk legends already.... 
 
Yep, I like it even more I did two weeks ago!  {#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
I like this band and album so far...but am so, so, so sick of this tune.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
These guys are genuine, musicians, poets and people.
No one has made a stronger impression on me since James Taylor.
Folk legends already.... 
Posted 11 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
 cShaggy wrote:
..good-strong 8 on this Avett offering..just read on their Wiki page that they've been releasing discs since the early Aughts..any chance of some exposure to their back catalog, RP?..
 
There older stuff is more of an acquired taste, but I think it's great.  I don't think I really got hooked on there older stuff until I saw them live.  These guys really get into it!
Posted 11 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
..good-strong 8 on this Avett offering..just read on their Wiki page that they've been releasing discs since the early Aughts..any chance of some exposure to their back catalog, RP?..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
So beautiful! Loving this album more and more with each listen.

8 —> 9 
Posted 11 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
I'm rested too. I just had a great nap through this song.
Posted 11 years ago by gvan    [ Reply ]
 offroadbiker wrote:
This is a beautiful song!  The studio version is easier on the ears than live performances.  They tend to get REALLY excited when they play live and as a result they don't sing  as melodically.  Sometimes their vocal cohesion in a duet, such as this, takes a back seat to youthful exuberance.  But, oh, to watch them live!  What a treat!

Words of an old fart.  {#Cool}
 
They do hop around a bit, don't they.  Saw them about a year ago, this old fart was still dancing at the end of the night!
Posted 12 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
This is a beautiful song!  The studio version is easier on the ears than live performances.  They tend to get REALLY excited when they play live and as a result they don't sing  as melodically.  Sometimes their vocal cohesion in a duet, such as this, takes a back seat to youthful exuberance.  But, oh, to watch them live!  What a treat!

Words of an old fart.  {#Cool}
Posted 12 years ago by offroadbiker    [ Reply ]
I enjoy listening to this, and happy to hear more Avetts.
Posted 12 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 Dancing_banana wrote:
Please play more tracks from this album!
 
I agree.  These guys are great!
Posted 12 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
 mrgus wrote:
9 (not Numberwang) plays in a month for this song?
 
Only 9?  Thats 31 days and only 9 plays.  Now if it were American Pie or Stairway to Heaven (or anything by Leonard Coen on this station) then maybe there would be something to complain about, but I for one am happy to hear this.
Posted 12 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
9 (not Numberwang) plays in a month for this song?
Posted 12 years ago by mrgus    [ Reply ]
That's Numberwang!
Posted 12 years ago by mrgus    [ Reply ]
Please play more tracks from this album!
Posted 12 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]
first listen.

love lyrics. love song.
Posted 12 years ago by melissakennedy    [ Reply ]
Terrific soporific.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Rested, ready and repetitious. 
Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Liked it straight away having never heard it before and correctly guessed it was part of what I would call a happy occurrence of modern folk trying to sound like older folk.  I'm all for it.  The bareness of it is really nice and he has such a classic folk voice.
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
...I think, you know, I'll be okay. 

Well, there are only so many chord progressions. 
Posted 12 years ago by stahlwerk    [ Reply ]
This is a GREAT Album!
Posted 12 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]