She began playing the guitar at the age of five, first being taught the blues by her father in front of the family fire, and has been enthralled by the songs and lyrics of the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, James Taylor and John Mayall ever since. It’s not just the “golden-oldies” that Laura admires; she also harbours a rather deep love for alt.country’s favourite son, Ryan Adams. “He’s brilliant, there’s nothing that even comes close, he can paint the most amazing pictures in your mind.” Ryan Adams in turn had her album 'I Speak Because I Can' given to him by a producer friend. Ryan had written a lot of the material for his forthcoming album 'Ashes and Fire' but upon listening to her album he said; "I actually threw out the record I was writing and re-wrote my record based on that album because I thought to myself somebody's actually taking this very seriously ... It was amazing, a great motivation ... And it felt good to ask: 'What am I really capable of? I felt competitive again to write great songs."
Jamie T personally invited her on tour with him after being impressed by her modern folk-pop when he caught her playing just her second ever gig. Marling is part of the extended Way Out West family, having played five eminent shows at the label’s Brentford FC night before the club was finally moved on, and was also a member of Noah and the Whale until May 2008, contributing vocals and instruments throughout, and seen in the "Five Years Time" video playing recorder.
Following her London Town EP, Marling's debut album Alas I Cannot Swim was released by Virgin on 4th February 2008. Originally released in a large Song Box containing mementos and trinkets personal to the songs, as well as a concert ticket., the album was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize.
Marling released her second album, I Speak Because I Can, on March 22nd 2010.
The first track from her third album, A Creature I Don't Know, to receive radio airplay was "Sophia." The song is an ode to a mythical deity. (Sophia Songfacts).
Daisy
Laura Marling Lyrics
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Down at the white rock
Running an open home
Daisy lives by the sea
I only see Daisy
When she wants to see me
Daisy's alright
Down at the docks
Running an open home
I think that you look at her wrong
I think that you look at us all wrong
A woman alone is not a woman undone
Daisy met a man from Sicily
Sailed in one day and told her
Who she was going to be
O did he look at her strange
For no one and nobody
Is Daisy going to change
Daisy's alright
She's up all night Down at the docks
Running an open home
I think that you look at her wrong
I think that you look at us all wrong
Woman alone is not a woman undone
Daisy's got a baby now
She called her Angelina
So she'd stand out of the crowd
Daisy doesn't care from where she seeds
As far as she's concerned
She is immaculately conceived
Daisy's alright
She's up all night
Down at the docks
Running an open home
I think that you look at her wrong
I think that you look at us all wrong
Woman alone is not a woman undone
The song "Daisy" by Laura Marling tells the story of a woman named Daisy who lives by the docks and runs an open home. She is portrayed as independent and free-spirited, living life on her own terms. Daisy is admired by the singer, who only sees her when Daisy wants to see her. The lyrics suggest that Daisy is not interested in being viewed as a victim or someone who needs saving, as the line "A woman alone is not a woman undone" implies.
As the song progresses, Daisy meets a man from Sicily who tries to tell her who she is going to be. However, Daisy refuses to change for anyone and remains true to herself. She has a baby named Angelina and, much like herself, does not care where the child comes from. Daisy believes she is "immaculately conceived," which can be interpreted as her being proud of her independence and not seeking validation from others.
Overall, the song "Daisy" celebrates women who live life on their own terms, without the need for outside approval or validation. It also challenges societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding women, portraying them as strong and capable individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Daisy lives by the docks
Daisy's residence is near the harbor
Down at the white rock
It is near a prominent white rock
Running an open home
Her house is always open to others
Daisy lives by the sea
Daisy resides near the ocean
I only see Daisy
When she wants to see me
Their meetings are initiated by Daisy
Daisy's alright
She's up all night
Down at the docks
Running an open home
Daisy is well and busy hosting visitors
I think that you look at her wrong
I think that you look at us all wrong
A woman alone is not a woman undone
Misjudging Daisy and other independent women is a mistake
Daisy met a man from Sicily
Sailed in one day and told her
Who she was going to be
O did he look at her strange
For no one and nobody
Is Daisy going to change
A man once appeared with an unsolicited vision of Daisy's future but she is steadfast and will continue to be herself
Daisy's got a baby now
She called her Angelina
So she'd stand out of the crowd
Daisy doesn't care from where she seeds
As far as she's concerned
She is immaculately conceived
Daisy has a child named Angelina and named her that so she would be distinct from the masses. Daisy does not mind where her child came from, she believes that she is divinely created
Contributed by Lincoln Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.