Hello again, and welcome to another edition of 羽曳野古市英会話の英国音楽!
Do you know Nick Drake?
Nick Drake released three albums before committing suicide at the age of 26. The University of Cambridge student of English Literature had been suffering from major depression, considered himself an artistic failure, disliked giving interviews, loathed performing live.
He did not sell many albums in his lifetime but is now widely recognised. No lover of acoustic guitar-based songs can ignore the words and music Nick Drake has left us.
His soft voice, melodies, and lyrics often reflect his depressive mood, so if you are feeling a little gloomy and are looking to cheer yourself up, you may want to steer clear. On the other hand, you may find relief in the sublimation of doom.
We share with you a sumptuousーand less sombreーtitle which appeared on Pink Moon, Nick Drake\’s third album recorded in 1972.
Nick Drake, \”Things Behind the Sun\”, Pink Moon, 1972
Lyrics:
Listen and fill in the gaps:
\”Please beware of them that stare
They\’ll only smile to see you while
Your time away
To win the earth just won\’t seem worth
Your night or your day
Is not so far from where you are
But don\’t be too wise
They\’re always tired and charms are hired
From out of their eyes
And say a prayer for people there
Who live on the floor
Don\’t name the day or try to say
It happened before
And see the sun when day is done
If only you see
That came to stay one rainy day
In autumn for free
They\’ll only smile to see you while
Your time away
To win the earth just won\’t seem worth
Your night or your day
Let goodly sin and sunshine in
Yes that\’s today
You find renown while people frown
At things that you say
And the things behind the sun
And the people around your head
Sends you out into the rain\”
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