With themes related to the pacific northwest, Gibson writes songs on a nylon-stringed guitar. In November 2004, she self-released an EP, Amends, produced and engineered by Drew Grow, on a laptop, in a house in Newberg, Oregon. Following this initial release, Laura released her debut full-length in November, 2006 titled If You Come to Greet Me on Hush Records. Engineered by Adam Selzer (Norfolk and Western, M. Ward, The Decemberists) and recorded completely on analog tape, songs on If You Come to Greet Me vary from pieces composed with bare-bones guitar and voice, to an orchestra of trumpets, piano, vibraphone, saw, violin, cello, banjo and found sounds. Songs have described as, "haunting portraits of nostalgia and intimacy, of loneliness and wide-eyed hope".
The La Grande Songfacts reports that Laura Gibson's fifth album is titled after La Grande, a small town situated in the forests of the Pacific Northwest where she parked her trailer and wrote and recorded the ten tracks that make up the record. It was released in January 2012.
Gibson's latest album Empire Builder was released April 1st, 2016 on Barsuk Records / City Slang.
The Fire
Laura Gibson Lyrics
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Does it saddle you with brave ideas?
With battle scars and souvenirs,
To hang across your shoulder blades.
Oh if you're hot as the sun,
I will not question your ways.
Oh if you're hot as the sun,
The shape of bodies galloping,
Will follow every song you sing.
Oh they sparkle like a wedding ring,
And hold you like a melody.
Oh if you're drawn to the flame,
I will not question your ways.
Oh if you're drawn to the flame,
Be not afraid of the fire.
In the creases of our histories,
From candle wax to motherhood,
To sliding down the banisters,
Oh fate will have no grudge to hold.
Oh if you swallow the fuel,
I cannot question your will.
Oh if you swallow the fuel,
Be not afraid of the fire.
The Fire by Laura Gibson is a song where the singer talks about not questioning someone's adventurous spirit. The first verse talks about how she understands that some people are carried by a restless wind which saddles them with brave ideas and battle scars that they carry along with them in life. The second verse talks about the followers and the people who admire the adventurer, the singer admires the sparkle and the melody that the adventurer brings along with them, appreciating the beauty in their journey. The final verse talks about how the adventurer will leave their mark by not having any grudges in their history and embracing all their experiences, even if they swallow the fuel.
This song is not only about a person who is adventurous in nature but it also represents the idea of not questioning someone's desires and ambitions. The singer admires how someone can be fearless and embrace the challenges that come with being adventurous. It also talks about the idea of taking risks and not being afraid of the consequences that come with it. In life, it is essential to take risks and embrace the consequences that come with it, rather than questioning someone's journey and holding them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you carried by a restless wind?
Do you feel like you're being constantly pushed forward by a force that won't let you rest?
Does it saddle you with brave ideas?
Is this force giving you the courage to pursue bold new ideas?
With battle scars and souvenirs,
Have you experienced adversity and collected mementos along the way that mark your progress?
To hang across your shoulder blades.
Do these experiences shape who you are and influence the way you carry yourself through life?
Oh if you're hot as the sun,
If you're filled with passion and energy,
I will not question your ways.
I won't question the path you choose to follow because I trust that it's the right one for you.
Oh if you're hot as the sun,
If you're filled with passion and energy,
Be not afraid of the fire.
Don't be afraid to take risks, even if it means facing challenges that might seem daunting at first.
The shape of bodies galloping,
The image of people running and moving forward,
Will follow every song you sing.
Will be inspired by your words and actions and follow your lead.
Oh they sparkle like a wedding ring,
Oh they shine with joy and enthusiasm for life,
And hold you like a melody.
And lift you up in their support and encouragement.
Oh if you're drawn to the flame,
If you're attracted to danger and adventure,
I will not question your ways.
I won't judge you for following your instincts and seeking out new experiences.
Oh if you're drawn to the flame,
If you're attracted to danger and adventure,
Be not afraid of the fire.
Don't be afraid to take risks and pursue your passions, even if it means facing obstacles or setbacks along the way.
In the creases of our histories,
In the details of our past experiences and memories,
From candle wax to motherhood,
From simple moments of everyday life to the transformative experience of becoming a parent,
To sliding down the banisters,
To the playful moments that bring us joy and lightness,
Oh fate will have no grudge to hold.
Oh destiny won't hold a grudge against us for the choices we make or the mistakes we might regret.
Oh if you swallow the fuel,
Oh if you feed your passions and desires,
I cannot question your will.
I won't judge you for following your heart and taking risks, even if it means facing difficult challenges.
Oh if you swallow the fuel,
Oh if you feed your passions and desires,
Be not afraid of the fire.
Don't be afraid to take risks and go after what you want, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone and facing criticism or rejection.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID GIBSON, FRED COX, CAT DELPHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lynnie_routt
Weeping. And also plotting a spot on my right thigh to tattoo this entire song’s lyrics. Opposite my left thigh’s Jabberwocky poem. This speaks to my soul. Thank you so very much for sharing this with the world.
jeffrey bruce butterfield
pure magic, luv her!
Sherif Abu-Elmagd
beautiful
Paddy Ronayne
amazing such a great voice!!!! More More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More MoreMore More More More
Paul Yates
I don't buy or listen to er, modern music mainly as I think its crap..but I kind of like this..
Sally M
should have more likes than this!