Born in London to a Greek father and Scottish-French mother, Murdoch was raised in Greece (just outside of Athens) until he was ten and then moved to Scotland with his family. He attended university in the United States (in North Carolina). He currently lives between New York and a small house on the remote west coast of Scotland where he spends his days writing and working on a small wooden sailing boat.
Murdoch's early recordings were self-released on his own Zero Summer Records. Four Songs (2002) was a four song EP released on the site CD Baby where it was, for a time, the site's all-time number-one selling record. Time Without Consequence, a traditional eleven song record, was released in 2006. It was one of the most licensed albums of the decade, receiving placements on dozens of films and television shows. A number of new songs are previewed in the 2009 movie Away We Go, a film created by director Sam Mendes and written by husband-and-wife team of Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida. The soundtrack featured nine of his songs in total..
Murdoch released his third recording, Towards the Sun (2009), exclusively through his website as a limited edition CD in a hand-numbered sleeve. The album was officially released on March 8th 2011.
In June 2012, Murdoch's song "All My Days" was used to promote the BBC's advert campaign for the following Summer's BBC iPlayer features. In September and October 2012, "All My Days" was featured in the U.S. in a television commercial for Sprint wireless.
Song for You
Alexi Murdoch Lyrics
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'cause a day can get so long
And I know its hard to make it through
When you say there's something wrong
So I'm trying to put it right
'cause I want to love you with my heart
All this trying has made me tight
Maybe that's a start
'cause you know its a simple game
That you play filling up your head with rain
And you know you are hiding from your pain
In the way, in the way you say your name
And I see you
Hiding your face in your hands
Flying so you won't land
You think no one understands
No one understands
So you hunch your shoulders and you shake your head
And your throat is aching but you swear
No one hurts you, nothing could be sad
Anyway you're not here enough to care
And you're so tired you don't sleep at night
As your heart is trying to mend
You keep it quiet but you think you might
Disappear before the end
And its strange that you cannot find
Any strength to even try
To find a voice to speak your mind
When you do, all you want to do is cry
Well maybe you should cry
And I see you hiding your face in your hands
Talking bout far-away lands
You think no one understands
Listen to my hands
And all of this life
Moves around you
For all that you claim
You're standing still
You are moving too
You are moving too
You are moving too
I will move with you
The song "Song for You" by Alexi Murdoch is a touching tribute to someone who is struggling to cope with the difficulties of life. The artist acknowledges how hard it can be to get through a day and how easy it is to feel overwhelmed by the weight of one's problems. He is empathetic towards the listener, acknowledging their pain and trying to find a way to help ease it. He admits that he doesn't have all the answers but wants to love and support the person with his heart.
The lyrics speak to the idea that hiding from pain and suffering ultimately only makes things worse. The artist sees the listener trying to hide their face, shake off their pain, and talk about faraway lands. He understands that these are just ways of avoiding the present moment and the reality of their situation. Rather than running away or hiding, the artist suggests that it's important to speak up and find a way to move forward. Even if it means crying or being vulnerable, it's better than bottling everything up inside.
Overall, the song is a beautiful and poignant reminder that we are not alone in our struggles. It's okay to feel overwhelmed and lost, but we must keep moving forward and seeking support from those who love us.
Line by Line Meaning
So today I wrote a song for you
I wanted to do something special for you today, so I wrote this song.
'cause a day can get so long
Time can feel like it's dragging on when you're going through a tough time.
And I know its hard to make it through
I understand that it's difficult for you right now.
When you say there's something wrong
I can tell that you're not feeling okay.
So I'm trying to put it right
I want to fix things for you.
'cause I want to love you with my heart
I want to show you how much I care.
All this trying has made me tight
I've been putting a lot of effort into this and it's taking a toll on me.
And I don't know even where to start
I'm not sure how to help you, but I want to try my best.
Maybe that's a start
Hopefully, this song can be the beginning of making things better.
'cause you know its a simple game
Life can be simple, but it's not always easy to navigate.
That you play filling up your head with rain
Sometimes, you can get caught up in negative thoughts.
And you know you are hiding from your pain
It's clear that you're trying to find ways to forget about what's hurting you.
In the way, in the way you say your name
Even in the way you talk about yourself, it's clear that you're not feeling confident.
And I see you
I notice how you're feeling.
Hiding your face in your hands
You're hiding from the world and trying to shield yourself.
Flying so you won't land
You don't want to confront your problems, so you feel like you're soaring away from them.
You think no one understands
It feels like nobody gets what you're going through.
No one understands
You're struggling to feel heard or seen by others.
So you hunch your shoulders and you shake your head
Your body language shows how closed off you are.
And your throat is aching but you swear
You're deeply emotional, but you're trying to keep it together.
No one hurts you, nothing could be sad
It's like you're isolating yourself because you don't want anyone to get hurt.
Anyway you're not here enough to care
You might be physically present, but emotionally you feel distant.
And you're so tired you don't sleep at night
You're mentally exhausted and it's affecting your sleep patterns.
As your heart is trying to mend
You're trying to pick up the pieces of your life and heal from the pain.
You keep it quiet but you think you might
Even though you're not saying anything, it's clear you're struggling.
Disappear before the end
You feel like giving up or running away from your problems.
And its strange that you cannot find
It's unusual for you to feel so lost and alone.
Any strength to even try
You don't feel like you have the energy to keep going.
To find a voice to speak your mind
You feel like you don't have the power to express how you feel.
When you do, all you want to do is cry
Even when you manage to speak up, it's overwhelming and emotional for you.
Well maybe you should cry
It's okay to let out your emotions and cry.
Talking bout far-away lands
You're mentally escaping to a happier place in your mind.
Listen to my hands
I want you to know that I'm here for you and will support you.
And all of this life
There's so much going on in the world.
Moves around you
It might feel like everything is out of your control.
For all that you claim
You might say you're fine, but it's clear that you're not.
You're standing still
You're not making any progress in your life.
You are moving too
You need to take control of your life and make changes.
You are moving too
Don't let your fears stop you from living your life.
I will move with you
I'll be there to support you and help you make changes.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexi Murdoch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SauloAllende
So today I wrote a song for you
Cause a day can get so long
And I know it's hard to make it through
When you say there's something wrong
So I'm trying to put it right
Cause I want to love you with my heart
All this trying has made me tired
And I don't know even where to start
Maybe that's a start
For you know it's a simple game
That you play filling up your head with rain
And you know you've been hiding from your pain
In the way, in the way you say your name
And I see you
Hiding your face in your hands
Flying so you won't land
You think no one understands
No one understands
So you hunch your shoulders and you shake your head
And your throat is aching but you swear
No one hurts you, nothing could be sad
Anyway you're not here enough to care
And you're so tired you don't sleep at night
As your heart is trying to mend
You keep it quiet but you think you might
Disappear before the end
And it's strange how you cannot find
Any strength to even try
To find a voice to speak your mind
When you do, all you wanna do is cry
Well maybe you should cry
And I see you hiding your face in your hands
Talking 'bout far-away lands
You think no one understands
Listen to my hands
And all of this life
Moves around you
For all that you claim
You're standing still
You are moving too
You are moving too
You are moving too
I will move with you
@CarolynGoodmanalittleflower
He used to play this for me all the time. It always made me feel so warm and loved. Now it hurts to listen to this.
@kalihaynes6664
I understand. We use to cry together to this song now it’s just painful
@charris256
What happens what her ur bf
@zetetick395
Well, if you like the sound but don't want to be reminded of the artist, try the artist where Alexi got his sound from: Nick Drake :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVANfixUN_8&list=PL6F20582AA8BCD5A3&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baTHKzpq6YM&list=PLX68ZEYlh74v7S7YSMA7rRJ8D6pbBKxu_&index=2
@Tooold2dieyoung
Dont be sad its over, be happy it happened. I felt the same way when i lost my first love, it hit like a train and I didn’t know what to do, but i look back at the fun times, and how happy i was. It was some of the best times of my life. It makes me smile to remember the dumb stuff we used to do. Now i smile at the memories, the places that we would be at, and just know that those places will still have the memory of us. I hope you, and others, read this and feel the same way.
@BoundMusic
what can you do...maybe you should have believed in him and his dream <3
@georgeharrisonfricklas7927
this song man. i don't know how I'd cope with life without it.
@kalihaynes6664
I cry every time. My first love use to sing me to sleep with this song. He would run my head and whisper in my ear. I’ve never felt
More safe and loved. Someone understood
@Ericstroman100
That honestly Sounds gayyyy
@ThePretlord
I hate growing up... so many hard choices, giving up on people but the memories remain, and God this songs brings backs so many. I just wish to run away from reality, or make clones of myself, living up all the possibilities