As In Afterward

Idlewild "Live In a Hiding Place" Listen | Buy

NOTES: Since I (and others) have gone through such trouble to replace the music I lost, I thought it only appropriate to put up an Idlewild song. Actually I think I'll put up one song from each of their three releases that I have (I skipped their first CD, Hope Is Important). This song is one of my favorites off their third release, The Remote Part. It's kind of ballad-y, with a little bit of pace thrown in on the chorus, but overall this CD is less rocking than my first exposure to the band (100 Broken Windows). Not that Idlewild truly RAWK. They're not, say, Metallica, or something. I love Roddy's voice, but sometimes his lyrics get a little repetitive.

There are times that I should try
To be so much more alive
But if time was right
Then I would be with you again

Or do you worry that I try
To avoid the point and then deny
The time I spent deciding it was you again

It's when I live in a hiding place
It's the only way I feel safe
When I'm safe in a hiding place
(That's not hidden now)
I'm safe in a hiding place
It's the only way I feel safe
When I'm safe in a hiding place

And you're full of facts
But not things that could add up to words
I'm sick about meaning more as an afterword
As in afterward

I return but don't remain
I'm impatient for a reason
To complain about winter
Making me see through again

Or is it your damaged reply
That makes me realize that the more I try
The less that plans will help me comprehend again

So I live in a hiding place
It's the only way I feel safe
When I'm safe in a hiding place
(That's not hidden now)
I'm safe in a hiding place
It's the only way I feel safe
When I live in a hiding place

And you're full of facts
But not things that could add up to words
You're sick about meaning more as an afterword

And you're full of facts
But not things that could add up to words
Sick about meaning more as an afterword
As in afterward

Posted by Highwaygirl on April 13, 2005 09:08 AM to the category The Key of Life