"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.
If Only You Could See Yourself Like I See You
Foy Vance Lyrics
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And I begin to despise, all of my silver and gold,
When I look in your heart, I see blood and water,
Water and wine, like seeds in summer.
Oh, if only you could see yourself like I see you, ay-aye x2
When I look at your smile, I see innocence so pure
Oh, if only you could see yourself like I see you, ay-aye x2
When I look in your light, I see green grass and trees
Seasons defined, by the colour of leaves,
And you seem so whole, at this beautiful stage
Oh but as you get older, all of this beauty will change
Oh, if only you could see yourself like I see you, ay-aye x2
In this song, Foy Vance expresses his deep fondness and admiration for a person, whose eyes, heart, smile, and light he sees as beautiful and pure. When he looks into their eyes, he doesn't want to grow old, as he realizes that his wealth and possessions don't compare to the beauty he sees in this person. He sees the purity in their heart that contains both blood and water, which reminds him of the combination of water and wine, like seeds in summer. Through his love for this person, he wishes that they could see themselves the way he sees them, which is a truly remarkable and heartwarming kind of love.
In the second verse, Vance continues to explore the beauty in the person's smile, which he sees as incredibly innocent and pure. He gives a glimpse into his own emotions, revealing that his own smile yearns in response to this pure expression. Once again, through his love for this person, he wishes they could see themselves in the same light as he does.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look in your eyes, I don't want to grow old,
Your eyes reflect such beauty that I wish to cherish it forever, and growing old seems an obstacle in the way of this desire.
And I begin to despise, all of my silver and gold,
The richness of my possessions seem worthless in comparison to the richness of your being.
When I look in your heart, I see blood and water, Water and wine, like seeds in summer.
The purity of your heart is reflected through the blend of blood, water, and wine that symbolizes the beauty of growth and life, similar to the blooming of seeds in summer.
Oh, if only you could see yourself like I see you, ay-aye x2
The artist longs for their partner to see their true beauty and essence as they do.
When I look at your smile, I see innocence so pure
Your smile portrays an innocence that is so pure and authentic, it is difficult not to be moved by it.
My smile (redials?), oh but yearns and yearns
The singer is deeply affected by their partner's smile and longs to see it more often.
When I look in your light, I see green grass and trees
The inner glow in you reflects the beauty of nature, symbolized by green grass and trees.
Seasons defined, by the colour of leaves,
The different seasons can be defined by the color changes of leaves, similar to how the different phases of life are defined by experiences and growth.
And you seem so whole, at this beautiful stage
You seem to be complete and perfect at your current stage with all your imperfections, and that is the epitome of beauty.
Oh but as you get older, all of this beauty will change
As time passes and you grow older, the beauty and freshness of youth will fade but the artist still sees beauty in the natural changes that come with aging.
Oh, if only you could see yourself like I see you, ay-aye x2
The singer longs for their partner to see their true beauty and essence as they do.
Writer(s): Foy Vance
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Teresa Peppel George
on Be the Song
Awesome Song!!