Le Bon is singled out by critics for her "beautiful, haunting voice". She described writing and performing music as "important to me, it's just an expression and sometimes it's not necessary to moralise it". Le Bon claimed that "early experiences with a string of pet deaths had a profound lasting effect on me" and informed her initial self-admitted "abnormal fixation with death". She describes her lyric writing as "foraging for [the right] words and then everything falls into place".
Sad Sad Feet
Cate Le Bon Lyrics
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But you don't have a song to sing for your love
I rock the beat, but I don't have time
And I don't have a song to sing for my love
Sad sad feet and sad sad eyes
I'll go blind to save you, not gone looking to take it back
It's just, baby, I'm headed for the black
Even when the day starts humming
I like the fields but I just can't go
'Cause there's a dark cloud coming
Sad sad feet and sad sad eyes
I'll go blind to save you, not gone looking to take it back
It's just, baby, I'm headed for the black
Sad sad feet and sad sad eyes
I'll go blind to save you, not gone looking to take it back
It's just, baby, I'm headed for the black
The song "Sad Sad Feet" by Cate le Bon is a melancholic reflection of someone who wakes up to a new day but struggles to find the inspiration to sing for their loved one. The feeling of being stuck in a rut is highlighted in the first verse, where the singer acknowledges that they may have the beat, but they don't have the time or words to sing. The chorus reinforces this feeling of sadness, describing the feet and eyes as sad, perhaps a reflection of someone who is tired and has been going through a tough time. The phrase "I'll go blind to save you" is a powerful metaphor, suggesting that the singer is willing to sacrifice their own well-being for someone they care about.
In the second verse, the singer mentions that they like what they know and what they like, but there's a sense of reluctance to move forward. They like the fields, but they won't go there because of the dark cloud that's coming. This can be interpreted as a fear of the unknown, a fear of taking risks and stepping out of their comfort zone. The chorus repeats itself, reinforcing the melancholic feeling and the sense of being pulled towards the unknown, the black.
Overall, "Sad Sad Feet" can be seen as a reflection of the struggles of daily life, the desire to keep going and find inspiration, but also the fear of the unknown and the desire to stay in one place. The lyrics are powerful and evocative, reminding us of the importance of taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones, even if it may lead us towards the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you wake in the morning with the sun in your eyes?
Did you wake up early to enjoy the beginning of a new day with the sunrays enlightening you?
But you don't have a song to sing for your love
Though you have this wonderful feeling for someone, you can't express it through song.
I rock the beat, but I don't have time
Even though I have the rhythm, I can't spare a moment to give the music attention.
And I don't have a song to sing for my love
I love someone dearly but I lack the words or melody to express it.
Sad sad feet and sad sad eyes
I feel sorrow that expresses itself through my eyes and the heaviness of my feet.
I'll go blind to save you, not gone looking to take it back
I am willing to give up everything, including my sight, to protect you, without any expectation of return.
It's just, baby, I'm headed for the black
I'm on a path of self-destruction, possibly caused by unrequited love.
Well I like what I like and I like what I know
I prefer the familiar, the known, the safe.
Even when the day starts humming
Even with positive energy around, I can't seem to shake off my sadness.
I like the fields but I just can't go
I enjoy nature, but I can't enjoy it right now due to the cloud of sadness weighing me down.
'Cause there's a dark cloud coming
I'm sensing a looming darkness that I'm unable to shake off.
Sad sad feet and sad sad eyes
I feel sorrow that expresses itself through my eyes and the heaviness of my feet.
I'll go blind to save you, not gone looking to take it back
I am willing to give up everything, including my sight, to protect you, without any expectation of return.
It's just, baby, I'm headed for the black
I'm on a path of self-destruction, possibly caused by unrequited love.
Writer(s): Cate le Bon Copyright: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd.
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
R. ROOKSBY
Her music is like a perfect amalgam of all my favourite records without particularly sounding like any of them... she's excellent!
Isle Of Wight Alternative Attractions
Exactly how I feel.....
Dan Hart
Everything, and I mean everything she releases is astonishingly good. I reckon she's my favourite artist, but she makes the ensemble musicianship as important as herself. She's not just a producer, she's a musical director! ♥️
Robert Degraw
Love this song, touches my feet and my eyes! Lol
myempathy
This just makes me smile.
David Holt
Just heard this on BBC 6 Music, sounds very similar to Velvet Underground, love it.
krainey
beautiful..
Beatriz Pessoa
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Sarah Macgregor
More likely being Welsh she is influenced by the Gorkies who love Kevin Ayres :)
Dan Hart
I did this video using this song which remains unfinished but hope you like the visual poetry of it.
https://vimeo.com/192540455