Describing themselves as “string-rock”, the band started up in 2009 and quickly took hold of New England’s musical imagination. Playing over 100 shows during their first year of touring, the band created a seamless, exhilarating sound at the intersection of rock, classical, and folk music. Their self-produced six-song EP 1 earned high praise for its craftsmanship and originality, and their brand new subscription album Pilot Machines was released in 2012.
My Love
Darlingside Lyrics
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My maybe-tomorrows for your heart-to-hearts
My punch-drunk house calls for your candles and wine
My brother, my banjo, my never-done-wrong
All you wanted was me by your side
I tend to get what I want and do as I please
But you taught me I can't always get away with everything I thought I could
You weren't the first to call me an arrogant son-of-a-bitch
But only out of your lips could those words pull me out of my head
And now I spend my days alone, and stay up all night
With a picture of whiskey to my left, a bottle of you to my right
I tend to get what I want and do as I please
But you taught me I can't always get away with everything I thought I could
And for that I thank you, my love
The song "My Love" by Darlingside is a poignant reflection on a past relationship, where the singer acknowledges their shortcomings and the lessons they learned from their former partner. The lyrics hint at a sense of regret and nostalgia for what was lost, as the singer describes the half-hearted gestures and excuses they used to justify their love. The first verse reveals that the singer was never fully committed to the relationship, only providing "my half-assed best" and "maybe-tomorrows" instead of true intimacy and connection. The second verse shows how the partner's honest critique of the singer's selfish behavior caused them to reevaluate themselves, acknowledging that they cannot always get away with their actions.
Overall, the song seems to be a tribute to the transformative power of love and the journey of understanding oneself through another person. The singer expresses gratitude towards the former partner for showing them a different way of being and making them see their flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
My half-assed best was all I had for your love
I didn't have much to offer you, but I did the best I could.
My maybe-tomorrows for your heart-to-hearts
I was never really committed to having deep conversations with you.
My punch-drunk house calls for your candles and wine
I was always drunk and showing up unannounced at your house.
My brother, my banjo, my never-done-wrong
I had people and things in my life that made me feel invincible.
All you wanted was me by your side
You just wanted me to be there with you, and I wasn't always there.
I tend to get what I want and do as I please
I usually get my way and don't like being told what to do.
But you taught me I can't always get away with everything I thought I could
You showed me that sometimes I need to be accountable for my actions.
And for that I thank you, my love
I'm grateful for what you taught me, even though things didn't work out between us.
You weren't the first to call me an arrogant son-of-a-bitch
I've been criticized before for being cocky and selfish.
But only out of your lips could those words pull me out of my head
Your honesty made me see myself for who I really am.
And now I spend my days alone, and stay up all night
I'm dealing with the consequences of my actions and trying to figure things out.
With a picture of whiskey to my left, a bottle of you to my right
I'm trying to drown my sorrows with alcohol and memories of you.
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Genuine Ghost
My absolute favourite band, excellent performance.
Wade Haskell
Absolutely perfect!
Youcanplaygamesonlinux
They should put this on a new album with this version. Great song, and so much better than the original version.
Michael Moore
Fantastic! Lyrics, performance, musicianship.
hrothgleas1
Yeah - but other than that... :)
Youcanplaygamesonlinux
Wish this was on the Whipporwill EP.
J F
♥