Together, Campbell and Lanegan formed a unique combination of gruff vocals and dulcet voices. They released a series of albums: Ballad of the Broken Seas, which received a nomination in the 2006 Mercury Awards, Sunday at Devil Dirt, which was released in May 2008. The album received US release in Fall 2008. Their third album Hawk was released in August 2010. The same year the live album "Live At The Barbican London 2010 " was released.
Come Undone
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan Lyrics
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Don't make sense of it all, despite my foolish pride
It's got me on my knees, tearin' up my heart
I'm shakin' at my bones, tearin' me apart
When I can't get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
Time will take its toll, time can break your heart
And if I had the chance, we'd never have to part
Took my only flame, took my one desire
Threw it all away when jumping in the fire
I can't get close to you
I come undone, come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
When the day is done I lay me down to rest
Everyone will see that I loved you the best
When all is said and done here simple and explain
And if I have the chance I'll do it all again
But I can't get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
I'm not scared of the dark though you tangle and tease me
But worse than your bark you said you'd never leave me
The devil make everybody, don't please believe me
Oh love of my life, won't you let me down easy?
Undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
The lyrics of Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan’s Come Undone are about the pain and vulnerability that comes with being deeply in love with someone. The first verse describes a feeling of helplessness and desperation as the singer seems to be losing control, “stumbling and falling,” and tearing themselves apart in the process. Despite this overwhelming feeling, the singer admits that they cannot make sense of it all and that their ego and pride are getting in the way.
The chorus, “When I can’t get close to you, I come undone,” reveals the central idea of the song: that the singer is unable to control themselves or their emotions when they are faced with the person they love. The second verse delves deeper into this idea, suggesting that while time can heal, it can also break hearts. The singer expresses regret over losing their “only flame” and “one desire” when they jumped into the fire, implying that they took a risk in their relationship that did not pay off.
The rest of the song interweaves the themes of love, loss, and vulnerability to create an evocative soundscape that captures the spirit of the lyrics. The music is somber and sentimental, with a hint of melancholy that underscores the emotional weight of the song. Overall, Come Undone is a beautifully written and performed track that speaks to the heart of what it means to be in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I stumble and I fall, your time is on my side
Despite my weaknesses and struggles, you have the power in this relationship and I am willing to wait for you.
Don't make sense of it all, despite my foolish pride
I am unable to fully understand our situation, and my own ego gets in the way.
It's got me on my knees, tearin' up my heart
The emotional distress of our relationship has taken a physical and emotional toll on me.
I'm shakin' at my bones, tearin' me apart
I am experiencing a deep sense of internal turmoil and anxiety as a result of our relationship.
When I can't get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
When our relationship feels distant or we are not connecting, I begin to feel overwhelmed, emotional and unstable.
Time will take its toll, time can break your heart
The passage of time can be damaging, especially to matters of the heart.
And if I had the chance, we'd never have to part
If given the opportunity, I would work to preserve our relationship and avoid any separation or distance.
Took my only flame, took my one desire
Threw it all away when jumping in the fire
I gave everything to this relationship, but now it feels like it was all for nothing.
When the day is done I lay me down to rest
Everyone will see that I loved you the best
At the end of the day, I know that I gave everything to our relationship and loved you more than anyone else could.
When all is said and done here simple and explain
And if I have the chance I'll do it all again
Once everything is out in the open and we understand our situation, I am willing to restart our relationship and try once more.
I'm not scared of the dark though you tangle and tease me
But worse than your bark you said you'd never leave me
The devil make everybody, don't please believe me
Oh love of my life, won't you let me down easy?
I am not afraid of challenges or obstacles in our relationship, but the idea of you leaving me hurts me more than anything else. Please be gentle.
Undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
When things fall apart in our relationship, it feels like my entire world is collapsing and I lose control over my own emotions.
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Written by: ISOBEL KAREN CAMPBELL
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ISOBEL CAMPBELL & MARK LANEGAN . Hawk . 2010
COME UNDONE
Come Undone
I stumble and I fall, your time is on my side
Don't make sense of it all, despite my foolish pride
It's got me on my knees, tearin' up my heart
I'm shakin' at my bones, tearin' me apart
When I can't get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
Time will take its toll, time can break your heart
And if I had the chance, we'd never have to part
Took my only flame, took my one desire
Threw it all away when jumping in the fire
I can't get close to you
I come undone, come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
When the day is done I lay me down to rest
Everyone will see that I loved you the best
When all is said and done here simple and explain
And if I have the chance I'll do it all again
But I can't get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
I'm not scared of the dark though you tangle and tease me
But worse than your bark you said you'd never leave me
The devil make everybody, don't please believe me
Oh love of my life, won't you let me down easy?
Undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone.
Gonzalo Ordóñez
I stumble and I fall, your time is on my side
Don’t make sense of it all, despite my foolish pride
It’s got me on my knees, tearin’ up my heart
I’m shakin’ at my bones, tearin’ me apart
Tropiezo y me caigo, tu tiempo está a mi favor
Nada de esto tiene ningún sentido, a pesar de mi estúpido orgullo
me tiene de rodillas, haciendo pedazos mi corazón
Me tiemblan hasta los huesos, me está destrozando
When I can’t get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
Cuando no puedo estar junto a ti
me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.
Time will take its toll, time can break your heart
And if I had the chance, we’d never have to part
Took my only flame, took my one desire
Threw it all away when jumping in the fire
El tiempo pasará factura, el tiempo puede romperte el corazón
y si de mí dependiera, nunca habríamos tenido que separarnos
Te llevaste mi único amor, te llevaste mi deseo
y lo tiraste por ahí cuando saltaste al fuego
I can’t get close to you
I come undone, come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
No puedo estar junto a ti
y me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.
When the day is done, I lay me down to rest
Everyone will see that I loved you the best
When all is said and done, it’s simple and it’s plain
And if I have the chance I’ll do it all again
Cuando el día se acaba me tumbo a descansar
Todo el mundo se dará cuenta de que te amé más que nadie
cuando todo está dicho y hecho, las cosas se ven muy claras
Y si tuviera la oportunidad, lo haría de nuevo.
But I can’t get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
Pero no puedo estar junto a ti
y me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.
I’m not scared of the dark though you tangle and tease me
But worse than your bark, it’s said you’d never leave me
The devil make evil, you don’t, please believe me
Oh love of my life, won’t you let me down easy?
No me asusta la oscuridad, aunque me líes y me provoques
pero peor que tu mal tono es que dijiste que nunca me dejarías
La maldad es cosa del diablo, no tuya, por favor, créeme.
Oh, amor mío, no irás a fallarme así como así?
Undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
Me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.
Me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.
BlessTheAlfredo
RIP Mark Lanegan. You’ll be missed
luna930
i fkn cant. i cant. i thought hed make it to like keith richards age. and much more music
Mike Haze
This is/was one of those combinations of vocals that just worked so fkn perfectly. One of my most favorite albums in my stash. Into the universe you go Mr. Lanegan.
AdMerin
These two voices together are perfection.
sepyadam
Exactly👌🏻true comment
LeeLee Me
His voice is unforgettable.
kasey dey
Deeply saddened to hear of his passing… this will always be my favourite ✨
Maria Bonet Sáinz
Mark, thanks for all these gems!!! your loss hurts a lot! RIP 🖤
Alex Nagy
Rest in peace Mr. Mark Lanegan 🕊️
Thank you for everything 🙏🏻
enigmacommathe
I have been listening to this song for hours! I can't get enough of it.