"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.
Sapling
Foy Vance Lyrics
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I felt only ennui
Like nothing could complete me
No promise of a rising sun
Illuminating everyone
The very thought defeated
Must be what it's like when worlds collide
Especially when he sees her
Pretty soon he'll tease her
I was on the road too long
My labored lover only song
Not one of them a keeper
But if I woke in the morning to find you were gone
I know I'd try and find the will to be strong
But am I strong enough? Am I strong enough?
I once built a bower, I could build you a home
Together forever but forever and on
Is still not long enough, it's still not long enough
A look of fear was in your eyes
And I could see myself as a child
Such a devastating feeling
I wished I could go back in time
But all I could do was apologize
Right there in your eyes were healing
Healing
Oh, if I woke in the morning to find you were gone
I know I'd try and find the will to be strong
But am I strong enough? Am I strong enough?
I once built a bower, I could build you a home
Together forever but forever and on
Is still not long enough, it's still not long enough
Oh, I've been Cain but I wanna be Abel
Been a drunken fool but I wanted to be stable enough
To lay every one of my cards on the table
Hope it's not too late for us to find a way to
If I woke in the morning to find you were gone
I know I'd try and find the will to be strong
But am I strong enough? Am I strong enough?
I once built a bower, I could build you a home
Together forever but forever and on
Is still not long enough, it's still not long enough
I will look it inside myself for a hope
Find only a sapling in search of an oak
But it's a start my love, oh, it's a start my love
But am I strong enough?
The lyrics to Foy Vance's song "Sapling" convey a sense of longing, regret, and a desire for redemption in a relationship. The singer reflects on a time in the past when they felt empty and incomplete, unable to find fulfillment. The reference to a "blinding light" suggests a moment of intense passion or excitement, perhaps when they first encountered their lover. However, it becomes clear that their previous relationships were fleeting and unfulfilling, as they describe their love interests as temporary and not worth keeping.
The central theme of the song is the fear of losing the current love interest and the singer's uncertainty about whether they are strong enough to face that possibility. The lyrics express a willingness to build a future together, to create a home and stay forever, but there is an underlying insecurity about the relationship's longevity. The mention of apologizing and the healing in their partner's eyes indicate that there might have been some past mistakes or wounds inflicted on each other, which adds an element of vulnerability to the narrative.
The concluding lines shift the focus inward, with the singer searching within themselves for hope but finding only a sapling in search of an oak. This symbolizes their personal growth and development as they strive to become stronger and more stable in order to sustain the relationship. Overall, "Sapling" captures the complexity of love, the fear of loss, and the desire for personal growth within a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember way back when
Reflecting on a past time
I felt only ennui
I was consumed by a sense of dissatisfaction
Like nothing could complete me
Nothing felt fulfilling or whole
No promise of a rising sun
No assurance of a brighter future
Illuminating everyone
Bringing light and clarity to everyone's lives
The very thought defeated
The mere idea was disheartening
My life was a blinding light
My life was overwhelming and blinding
Must be what it's like when worlds collide
Similar to the chaos when two worlds clash
Especially when he sees her
Particularly when he sees her
Pretty soon he'll tease her
Soon he will playfully provoke her
I was on the road too long
I spent too much time traveling
My labored lover only song
My constant lover was my only source of comfort
Not one of them a keeper
None of them were worth keeping
But if I woke in the morning to find you were gone
If I woke up without you
I know I'd try and find the will to be strong
I would make an effort to find strength
But am I strong enough? Am I strong enough?
Questioning one's own strength
I once built a bower, I could build you a home
I once created a welcoming space, I could do it for you
Together forever but forever and on
United indefinitely
Is still not long enough, it's still not long enough
Even eternity wouldn't be enough
A look of fear was in your eyes
I saw fear in your eyes
And I could see myself as a child
I saw my own vulnerability
Such a devastating feeling
A feeling of immense destruction
I wished I could go back in time
I desired to reverse the clock
But all I could do was apologize
But all I could offer was an apology
Right there in your eyes were healing
The healing was evident in your eyes
Oh, I've been Cain but I wanna be Abel
I've been a sinner but I want to be righteous
Been a drunken fool but I wanted to be stable enough
I've made foolish choices but I desire stability
To lay every one of my cards on the table
To be open and honest
Hope it's not too late for us to find a way to
Hoping there's still time to find a solution
I will look it inside myself for a hope
I will search within myself for hope
Find only a sapling in search of an oak
Only finding a young plant in need of growth
But it's a start my love, oh, it's a start my love
But it's a beginning, my love
But am I strong enough?
But am I strong enough?!
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Written by: Foy Vance
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@vinyciusdickmann9571
I remember way back when
I felt only yon wee
Like nothing could complete me
No promise of a rising sun
Illuminating everyone
The very thought defeated
My life was a blinded light
Must be what it's like when worlds collide
Especially when he sees her
Pretty soon he'll tease her
I was on the road too long
My laboured lover only song
Not one of them a keeper
But if I woke in the morning to find you were gone
I know I'd try and find the will to be strong
But am I strong enough? Am I strong enough?
I once built a tower, I could build you a home
Together forever but forever and on
Is still not long enough, still not long enough
You look confused in your eyes
And I could see myself as a child
Such a devastating feeling
I wished I could go back in time
But all I could do was apologize
Right then your eyes were healing
Healing
Oh, if I woke in the morning to find you were gone
I know I'd try and find the will to be strong
But am I strong enough? Am I strong enough?
I once built a tower, I could build you a home
Together forever but forever and on
Is still not long enough, still not long enough
Oh, I've been Cain but I wanna be Abel
Been a drunken fool but I wanted to be stable enough
To lay every one of my cards on the table
Hope it's not too late for us to find a way to
If I woke in the morning to find you were gone
I know I'd try and find the will to be strong
But am I strong enough? Am I strong enough?
I once built a tower, I could build you a home
Together forever but forever and on
Is still not long enough, it's still not long enough
I will look, get inside myself for a home
Find only a sapling in search of an oak
Better to start my love, oh it's a start my love
But am I strong enough?
@kennethabney9919
I felt only ennui*
My life with a blinding light*
My labored love brought only songs
And not one of them could keep her*
I once built a burrow, I could be you a home*
The look of fear was in your eyes,
And I could see myself as a child*
I went looking inside of myself for a hope,
Found only a Sapling in search of an oak, but it’s a start, my love*
@_somebroad_1061
Don’t know how your music manages to hurt and heal at the same time but it does. Thank you.
@MollyDurnin
I’ve been searching for a way to describe his music and this is it. ❤️❤️❤️
@toriv81
Perfect! Thanks!🥰
@RosehillJewelry
Perhaps there are people who say it is impossible to hurt and heal at the same time but it happens with Foy Vance.
@usagi1641
..same as the truth.
@martymcgrath84
I think he’s the best artist in the world. No joke. So much talent
@xkayleb101
Foy is hitting an ENTIRE different level with this song. Holy hell.
@stephaniebenedict9325
I could not agree more. His lyrics are so raw and hauntingly beautiful.
@samsedgman8772
Heard this on his tour in 2019, song came out of nowhere and gave me chills, so glad I can finally listen to this as much as I like.
@isishill7772
BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN ,BEAUTIFULLY PLAYED, BEAUTIFULLY SUNG !!!!!👁💯❤ED IT !!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘