Naked As We Came
Iron & Wine Lyrics
She says, "Wake up, it's no use pretending"
I'll keep stealing, breathing her
Birds are leaving over autumn's ending
One of us will die inside these arms
Eyes wide open, naked as we came
One will spread our ashes around the yard
She says, "If I leave before you, darling
Don't you waste me in the ground"
I lay smiling like our sleeping children
Eyes wide open, naked as we came
One will spread our ashes around the yard
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Written by: SAMUEL ERVIN BEAM
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“Naked As We Came” is the second track of Iron & Wine’s 2004 sophomore album "Our Endless Numbered Days".
In a live performance for Seattle radio station KEXP, Beam said this about “Naked As We Came”:
"I cannot tell you how much teasing I got when I turned the title of that tune in. I turned it in and I was like “I wrote this new song, check it out,” and they were like, “‘Naked As We Came’? Really? That’s what you’re gonna call it?”"
In a live performance for Seattle radio station KEXP, Beam said this about “Naked As We Came”:
"I cannot tell you how much teasing I got when I turned the title of that tune in. I turned it in and I was like “I wrote this new song, check it out,” and they were like, “‘Naked As We Came’? Really? That’s what you’re gonna call it?”"
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Ala Alpha
She says "wake up, it's no use pretending"
I'll keep stealing, breathing her.
Birds are leaving over autumn's ending
One of us will die inside these arms
Eyes wide open, naked as we came
One will spread our ashes 'round the yard
She says "If I leave before you, darling
Don't you waste me in the ground"
I lay smiling like our sleeping children
One of us will die inside these arms
Eyes wide open, naked as we came
One will spread our ashes round the yard
Lesli D
Found this while dealing with a loved one's fatal illness...........so beautiful. I carry it with me.......thank you.
Over Educated sp
Have you listened to their most recent tune? You might just find solace in it.
Shoozy
I don't believe In God but I'll pray for you
Nitish Gupta 🎧
I'm so sorry...hope you are okay
Kelvin Robinson
GOD LOVES AND BLESS US ALL
CakeNugget
Sorry for your loss. Hopefully they are listening to this where ever they are ❤️
alecintours
I've been playing Iron & Wine to my daughter since she was born, now she's 11 months old I find that "endless numbered days" is an instant tantrum stopper. Thanks Mr Beam.
jet
@alecintours youve done a great job, so happy for you
alecintours
@Patrick Byrne I have absolutely no idea where those 15 years went. My daughter's grown up to be a a beautiful, kind, wonderful person, I couldn't be prouder.
Patrick Byrne
Oh shit. She’s a teenager. Congratulations I hope you’re both well and happy. Thank you for a wonderful thought.