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).
Devil
Laura Marling Lyrics
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Ripple on water from a lonesome drip
A fallen tree that witness me
I'm alone, him and me
And then life itself can not aspire
To have someone be so admired
I threw creation to my king
All of this can be broken
All of this can be broken
Hold your devil by his spoke and spin him to the ground
And root to root and tip to tip
I look at him my country gip
Let it up I own his fears
But someone brought you close to tears
Many trains and many miles
Like you to me on this sunny isle
And what of which you wish to speak
Have you come here to rescue me?
All of this can be broken
All of this can be broken
Hold your devil by his spoke and spin him to the ground
But the love of your life
Lives but lies no more
And where she lay a flower grows
The arms are fed and the babes have wed
And the backs have bled, keeping her in tow
But I am your keeper
And I hold your face away from light
I am yours till they come
I am yours till they come
Eye to eye
Nose to nose
Ripping off each other's clothes
In a most peculiar way
Eye to eye
Nose to nose
Ripping off each other's clothes
In a most peculiar way
The song “Devil in 2” by Laura Marling is an intricate and thought-provoking piece that can be interpreted in several ways. At its core, the song tells a story of a deep and complex relationship between two people. The opening lines of the song, “I might be part of this, ripple on water from a lonesome drip, a fallen tree that witnessed me, I'm alone, him and me” create an image of a person who is part of nature but is also isolated and alone. The singer is alone with their thoughts and emotions, introspecting and reflecting on their relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be contemplating the fragility of life and relationships. “And then life itself cannot aspire, to have someone be so admired,” suggests that the singer holds the other person they are with in high regard, someone who is so important that even life cannot aspire to be like them.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with the idea that everything is temporary and that relationships can end at any moment, “All of this can be broken, hold your devil by his spoke and spin him to the ground.” Despite this, the singer is still willing to fight for the relationship, “But I am your keeper, and I hold your face away from light, I am yours until they come.”
The use of the phrase “ripping off each other’s clothes in a most peculiar way” creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability between the two. The ambiguous nature of the song leaves room for personal interpretation, making it a poignant and thought-provoking listen.
Line by Line Meaning
I might be a part of this
I could be a small part of the wider universe
Ripple on water from a lonesome drip
Even a single drop can create a ripple effect
A fallen tree that witness me
The only witness to my loneliness is a fallen tree
I'm alone, him and me
I'm all alone with my thoughts and the devil inside me
And then life itself can not aspire
Nothing in life can compare to the feeling of being admired
To have someone be so admired
To be looked up to and respected is a rare and special thing
I threw creation to my king
I gave everything I had to the one I love
With the silence broken by a whispered wind
The only sound that accompanies me is the soft breeze
All of this can be broken
Everything is fragile and can be destroyed
Hold your devil by his spoke and spin him to the ground
Take control of your inner demons and conquer them
And root to root and tip to tip
Looking at him from top to bottom, I see my country's customs
I look at him my country gip
I see my country's culture reflected in him
Let it up I own his fears
I have the power to control and overcome his fears
But someone brought you close to tears
Despite my efforts, someone has still managed to hurt you
Many trains and many miles
There have been many journeys and long distances
Like you to me on this sunny isle
Just like you, I too have come to this beautiful island
And what of which you wish to speak
What is it that you want to talk about?
Have you come here to rescue me?
Did you come here to save me from my demons?
But the love of your life
The person you love the most
Lives but lies no more
They are no longer living a lie
And where she lay a flower grows
Even though she is gone, something beautiful has come in her place
The arms are fed and the babes have wed
Everyone is growing up and moving on with their lives
And the backs have bled, keeping her in tow
But the hard work and sacrifice has all been worth it to keep her close
But I am your keeper
I will always be there to protect you
And I hold your face away from light
I shield you from the harsh realities of the world
I am yours till they come
I will always be yours until the end of time
Eye to eye
Nose to nose
Ripping off each other's clothes
In a most peculiar way
We are connected intimately and share everything with each other, even in unconventional ways
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: LAURA BEATRICE MARLING
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@knightraider1362
Yes just saw the movie The Invitation on Netflix so naturally I came here coz this was the ending song , now I'm into her music 😁
@BeckBeckGo
heh exactly same.
@knightraider1362
@@BeckBeckGo strange how life is right??? How things just kinda happen lol
@fallguybirdy7998
I seen the devil then I seen you 3333333333333333333333333⁶3333333333333333333⁷33333333333333⁶333333333334
@PeterMillerSyd
I've been a fan for many years. Go and enjoy her "old" music
@juliaharris3685
Lol same. Never knew she existed until the credits of The Invitation. Still... very good stuff!
@tilobley9407
Heard this song first at the end of THE INVITATION. People who turn off after the last picture miss this extraordinary piece of music. I added it at once to my playlist. A fascinating powerful voice, a brilliant composition and fine dark lyrics. A masterpiece. And to me the most inspiring voice since Melanie Safka and Loreena McKennitt.
@FM.1987
This is definitely growing on me. I can see why some listeners are disappointed, as this is not some traditional heart-breaking ballad, but its a very powerful piece, a natural show-opener and fits very well in her song catalogue. There's some skills involved in composing such a song and not making it boring. And the way she gets back to the main rhythm after the middle eight (around 2.18) is masterful. See what a talented songwriter can do with an overplayed riff!
@sampomme
I love this type of music so much.
@mr.e695
It's modern mountain music, and I agree, it's awesome