"Indiscriminate Act of Kindness", one of Foy’s most popular tracks "live" was featured in the a TV commercial for Great Ormond Street Hospital which was aired in the UK up until Christmas of 2006. Foy often uses alternative tunings for his guitar, for example the song 'Indiscriminate Act of Kindness' he uses the tuning CGDGCe.
Foy has previously released two limited edition EPs on Wurdamouth records; "Live Sessions and the birth of the Toilet tour" and "Watermelon Oranges". His regular piano player is London based composer Jules Maxwell.
Be the Song
Foy Vance Lyrics
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Keep you awake
Baby close your eyes
I'll take the weight
But I won't speak
I will refrain and be the song
Just be the song
When inner scars
Show on your face
And darkness hides
Your sense of place
Well I won't speak
I will refrain and be the song
Just be the song
Flow down all my mountains
Darlin' fill my valleys
Flow down all my mountains
Darlin' fill my valleys
Flow down all my mountains
Darlin' fill my valleys
And when you run
Far from my eyes
Then I will come
In dead of night
But I won't speak
Till mornin' light
I'll be the song
Just be the song
Flow down all my mountains
Darlin' fill my valleys
Flow down all my mountains
Darlin' fill my valleys
Flow down all my mountains
Darlin' fill my valleys
Flow down all my mountains
Darlin'
Flow
Flow
Flow down, flow darling
Flow down, flow for me darling
Flow down, flow darling
Flow down, oh darlin' oh!
Flow down all my mountains
Darlin' fill my valleys
Flow down all my mountains
Darlin'
The lyrics of Foy Vance's song "Be the Song" convey a comforting and supportive message to a loved one in times of distress. The opening lines, "When nightmares come, keep you awake, baby close your eyes, I'll take the weight," shows the singer's willingness to be there for their loved one and support them through their struggles. The lines "But I won't speak, I will refrain and be the song, just be the song" convey the idea of being present without necessarily having to say anything - simply being there can speak volumes.
The following verse starting with "When inner scars" shows the singer's understanding of the internal pain and turmoil that their loved one is going through. The lines "Well I won't speak, I will refrain and be the song, just be the song" are repeated to reinforce the idea of being present and offering support through the power of music. The repeated refrain "Flow down all my mountains, Darling fill my valleys" calls for the troubles and pain to flow away, possibly symbolizing a release of emotions and inner turmoil.
Overall, "Be the Song" is a heartfelt and comforting song about being there for someone in times of trouble and offering support through the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
When nightmares come
When you're plagued by fear and sadness
Keep you awake
Preventing you from finding peace or rest
Baby close your eyes
Try to find calmness and solitude
I'll take the weight
I will help carry your burdens and worries
But I won't speak
Sometimes it's best to just listen and provide comfort silently
I will refrain and be the song
I will be a source of comfort and solace, like a beautiful melody
Just be the song
I'll be there for you
When inner scars
The wounds you carry inside
Show on your face
Are visible to others
And darkness hides
When the world outside is bleak and frightening
Your sense of place
You feel lost and alone
Flow down all my mountains
Let me help level out the hardships you face
Darlin' fill my valleys
Let me help fill the emptiness you feel inside
And when you run
When you need to escape from everything
Far from my eyes
If you feel like you need space from me
Then I will come
I'll still be here for you, even if we're not together
In dead of night
In the midst of darkness or loneliness
Till mornin' light
Until there's a new day to face
Flow down all my mountains
I'll be here to help you get through tough times
Darlin' fill my valleys
I'll do everything I can to help you feel whole again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Foy Vance
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Teresa Peppel George
Awesome Song!!