The Avett Brothers — February Seven
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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
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
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Tastes and echoes of John Prine.
nancyt wrote:
Who cares? Besides you obviously.
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.
nancyt wrote:
money?
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?
Charismatic punch from the start. 10/10.
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
one other note my grandson was named Avett, my son likes the band
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
one other note my grandson was named Avett, my son likes the band
Mighty hard to resist that kinda uplifting thing they have going on. I admit it, I was uplifted.
Love this song more and more each time I hear it.
OK, ok, we get it! You're rested and ready. 
nicknt wrote:
EVERYTHING is derivative, you nit-wit!
Derivative and boring. Can't stand them, sorry.
EVERYTHING is derivative, you nit-wit!
Live on Letterman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HEuzzCnJj0
Derivative and boring. Can't stand them, sorry.
MirageRF wrote:
Yep, I like it even more I did two weeks ago!
These guys are genuine, musicians, poets and people.
No one has made a stronger impression on me since James Taylor.
Folk legends already....
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!
I like this band and album so far...but am so, so, so sick of this tune.
These guys are genuine, musicians, poets and people.
No one has made a stronger impression on me since James Taylor.
Folk legends already....
No one has made a stronger impression on me since James Taylor.
Folk legends already....
cShaggy wrote:
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!
..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!
..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?..
So beautiful! Loving this album more and more with each listen.
8 —> 9
8 —> 9
I'm rested too. I just had a great nap through this song.
offroadbiker wrote:
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!
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.
Words of an old fart.
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!
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.
Words of an old fart.
I enjoy listening to this, and happy to hear more Avetts.
Dancing_banana wrote:
I agree. These guys are great!
Please play more tracks from this album!
I agree. These guys are great!
mrgus wrote:
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.
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.
9 (not Numberwang) plays in a month for this song?
That's Numberwang!
Please play more tracks from this album!
first listen.
love lyrics. love song.
love lyrics. love song.
Terrific soporific.
Rested, ready and repetitious.
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.
...I think, you know, I'll be okay.
Well, there are only so many chord progressions.
Well, there are only so many chord progressions.
This is a GREAT Album!
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?