These week’s theme for Song Lyric Sunday is smile.
I don’t feature this band often but they are one of my favorites. For a while a few years ago, they were all I listened to. Everyone else in my house was annoyed with me. They probably never want to hear this band again. But I do.
Part of what makes them so great is that they have a violinist in the band. She is amazing (and she’s from MA… not that that really matters). I love the violin sound in their songs.
I think the line with ‘smile‘ in this song is perfect. Well, to me it is… because sometimes, I think people are surprised when I smile. Sometimes, I’m surprised.
That’s why a smile is always such a surprise
The last verse is my favorite, though. It contains a few of the best lines ever, in my opinion…
All these songs are love songs
Just love at times can make you feel like shit
So you write a string of words down
It’s better if there’s some truth in it
[…]
I’ve never known love… this is just my best guess.
I hope you like the song… I think it’s beautiful…
Elizabeth | The Airborne Toxic Event
There’s a distance in your eyes
That’s why a smile is always such a surprise
When you call and you talk to me
I wonder which person you’re gonna be
She said, “All your songs are sad songs
Why do you always have to see the worst of it?
Could you write me just one love song?
Put my name somewhere in the middle of it
It’s not hard to rhyme Elizabeth
Just close your eyes boy and take your best guess
Cause the truth is hard, isn’t it?”
She said, “I’ll be listening in my favorite white dress.”
All these quiet afternoons
She said, “I wonder if I’ve given up my love too soon.”
As her hair fell from her curls
I said, “You’re pretty uptight for a Mexican girl.”
She said, “All your songs are sad songs
Why do you always have to make me feel like shit?
Could you write me just one love song?
And put my name somewhere in the middle of it
And if you called the song Elizabeth
All my friends will know that it’s about me
Cause the truth is hard, isn’t it?
But don’t take too long… I just know you’ll come back to me.”
I said, “All these songs are love songs
Just love at times can make you feel like shit
So you write a string of words down
It’s better if there’s some truth in it
It’s true I love you Elizabeth
I love the way you move in that silly white dress
Cause the truth is hard to admit
I’ve never known love… this is just my best guess.”
[Written by Mikel Jollett]
Obviously I am not the owner of any rights to this song, video, or lyrics… just everything else… ©2018 what sandra thinks
Thank you for sharing this. I have never heard of this band. Now I am a fan for sure.
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If you liked it, their first big song was called “Sometime Around Midnight” and it’s amazing. 🙂
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I will look that up.
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Great pick. They’re a terrific band. 😊
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I think so. 🙂
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One of my favourite bands. It really is the violin that grabs u (:
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Yes… it’s so beautiful… 🙂
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Yet another I’ve never heard of!
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I love them!
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This song is really nice! Not what I’m in the mood for right now (just finished cleaning and having a hiphop dance party in my kitchen) but definitely good!
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I love ATE. Oh oh, that’s not a got acronym, is it. Ok, I love Airborne Toxic Event. 😀
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I’ve seen them use TATE… I guess they include ‘The’.. But ATE is funnier. 🙂
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New-to-me but you’re right…it’s beautiful. Thanks for the introduction. 👍💯
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You’re welcome. I’m glad you liked it!
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I’ve fallen in love with a few songs by this band. I find their lyrics to be so honest and on point. I hadn’t heard this one, but I am in love. Thank you for the introduction!
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So glad you like it! I think it’s a beautiful song. That whole album is great… I recommend it!
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I’m for sure going to check it out!
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