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Chalk FarM's 4 original members are back together, playing regularly in the Los Angeles area, and are recording a new collection of songs for release in 2011.
Chalk FarM was an alternative rock group from LA, formed in the early 90's by Michael Duff and Orlando Sims. In 1995, they added Toby Scarbrough and Trace Ritter and were signed by Columbia Records. In 1996 their first album, Notwithstanding, was released. Despite radio and MTV exposure for the song "Lie on Lie" and a positive critical reception, the band and label didn't see eye to eye and Chalk FarM left Columbia Records. Duff created the independent label TIC (The Inner Circle) Records and the group recorded their second album, Three 2's, promoting it mainly via the Internet. Chalk FarM broke up in early 2000.
The Girl Is Crying
Chalk Farm Lyrics
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I've seen people in love, I saw you trying
I've seen the glory train, I've seen the spirits scream
Like burning acid rain, yeah, you see I feel the pain too
I saw the world was green once, I saw the people riot on
I've seen the good ones die and I know my eyes don't lie
I saw you turn and walk away, I thought I heard you say
And I give to you what she gives to me
A little consideration and a little love
And she wants from us what she gives for free
A little consideration
I've seen true lovers fight, I've been a liar
I've seen the children pray to someone higher
I've seen the TV screen, I felt the world close in
From what it said to me and I know you've seen the pain too
I saw the water clean once, I climbed the mountain to the top
I saw the eagle fly and I know that time goes by
I came here yesterday and now it's gone away
Someday we must agree and I agree
And I give to you what she gives to me
A little consideration and a little love
And she wants from us what she gives for free
A little consideration
The girl is crying
Oh, yes, the girl is crying
Save the world
And I give to you what she gives to me
A little consideration and a little love
And she wants from us what she gives for free
A little consideration
And I give to you what she gives to me
A little consideration and a little love
And she wants from us what she gives for free
A little consideration
See the girl is crying
Oh, yes, the girl is crying
Save the world, save the world
Save the world, save the world, save
Save the world, save the world
Save the world
The lyrics of Chalk Farm's song The Girl Is Crying offer a commentary on the human experience, touching on themes such as love, pain, and the passage of time. The first verse describes the different types of things the singer has seen, from life to death, love to pain, and moments of both beauty and horror. The second verse delves into the contradictions and complexities of life, with the singer referencing true love and deception, prayer and doubt, and the influence of media on our perceptions of the world.
The chorus then brings in the titular "girl," who is crying and in need of salvation from the world's problems. Despite her need for help, the singer notes that she still gives freely to others, with "a little consideration" and "a little love." Ultimately, the song seems to be calling for more empathy and understanding between people, both in the face of global issues and in everyday interactions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen people live, I've seen them dying
I've witnessed the cycle of life, from birth to death.
I've seen people in love, I saw you trying
I've witnessed people falling in love and trying to make it work.
I've seen the glory train, I've seen the spirits scream
I've witnessed both triumph and agony.
Like burning acid rain, yeah, you see I feel the pain too
The pain I've experienced is sharp and acidic, and I know others share this pain.
I saw the world was green once, I saw the people riot on
I remember a time when the world was more pristine, and I've also seen people revolting against their circumstances.
I've seen the good ones die and I know my eyes don't lie
I've seen good people pass away, and it's an undeniable fact.
I saw you turn and walk away, I thought I heard you say
I witnessed you leaving and thought I heard you say something.
Someday we must agree and I agree
We must come to a collective understanding of things, and I concur.
And I give to you what she gives to me
I'll give you the same things that she gives me.
A little consideration and a little love
That thing is a little bit of consideration and a little bit of love.
And she wants from us what she gives for free
She asks us for what she provides without charge.
I've seen true lovers fight, I've been a liar
I've seen couples who truly love each other argue, and I've also been deceptive at times.
I've seen the children pray to someone higher
I've seen kids praying to a higher power.
I've seen the TV screen, I felt the world close in
I've seen the world through a television and felt trapped by it.
From what it said to me and I know you've seen the pain too
I've heard what the TV has said about the world and I know others also feel the pain I do.
I saw the water clean once, I climbed the mountain to the top
Once upon a time, I saw clean water and climbed a mountain peak.
I saw the eagle fly and I know that time goes by
I saw an eagle soaring and I became aware that everything is impermanent.
I came here yesterday and now it's gone away
Yesterday I arrived here, and now it's already gone.
The girl is crying
The girl is shedding tears.
Oh, yes, the girl is crying
Indeed, the girl is weeping.
Save the world
We need to work together to preserve the world.
See the girl is crying
Notice how the girl is crying.
Save the world, save the world
We must take action to save the planet.
Save the world
Let's save the planet together.
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