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's Resting Place
Laura Marling Lyrics
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Finally taken the step and jumped right off the wall
When you come to call on me that's why my eyes are glazed
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
I am loathed to say that I have been to stay
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
When you ask to drink of me I think out on the case
Bitterness is thick like blood and cold as a wind sea breeze
If you must drink of me, take of me what you please
I am loathed to say it's the devil's taste
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
You only hold yourself to the things you do
Come up here to speak to me and hold your face to mine
Any man can hold my gaze has done his job just fine
You just sold your life away to be with me tonight
Hold your head against my chest, I think you'll be just fine
I am loathed to say it's the devil's place
I go with the devil where the devil rests his face
I've been with the devil where the devil rests his face
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
You only hold yourself to the things you do
You only hold yourself to the things you do
[x2]
The song "Devil's Resting Place" by Laura Marling is a melancholic tune that follows the singer's experience with the devil. The first verse talks about how the singer has taken the ultimate jump and gone, implying that she has made a deal with the devil. When the devil comes to call on her, her eyes are glazed, which indicates that she is still under his spell. The chorus then reveals that the singer has been to the devil's resting place and suggests that she is loathed to admit this truth. In the second verse, the singer warns her listener that if they drink from her, they will taste bitterness as thick as blood and as cold as the sea breeze.
In the bridge section of the song, the singer invites the listener to come up and speak to her, and she suggests that anyone who can hold her gaze has done their job just fine. She then tells the listener that they have sold their life away by being with her tonight, but reassures them that they will be fine if they rest their head against her chest. The final chorus repeats the line "water won't clean you" twice, which implies that the characters in the song cannot be cleansed of their sins even if they try.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up one morning to know that I had gone
I realized one morning that I had crossed a line and given in to temptation
Finally taken the step and jumped right off the wall
I finally gave into temptation and took a big risk
When you come to call on me that's why my eyes are glazed
I have a distant and detached look in my eyes when you visit because I've been involved in something dark
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
I have given into temptation and made a deal with the devil himself
I am loathed to say that I have been to stay
I hate admitting that I've been caught up in something so dark and dangerous
When you ask to drink of me I think out on the case
When you ask for a piece of me, I consider the risks and consequences before I give in
Look down to my aloe cup and take myself a taste
I take a sip from my cup of poison, knowing it could harm or corrupt whoever drinks from it
Bitterness is thick like blood and cold as a wind sea breeze
The taste of this poison is bitter and unpleasant, like blood, and it cools and chills you like a cold sea breeze
If you must drink of me, take of me what you please
If you insist on partaking in my darkness, take only what you want and do not try to take control of me
Come up here to speak to me and hold your face to mine
Come close to me so we can speak privately and intimately
Any man can hold my gaze has done his job just fine
If you can handle my intense and direct gaze, you have already proven yourself to be worthy and strong
You just sold your life away to be with me tonight
By joining me in this dark and dangerous pact, you have given up a piece of your own soul or life force
Hold your head against my chest, I think you'll be just fine
Lean on me and trust me to take care of you, even in the face of danger or darkness
I go with the devil where the devil rests his face
I am willing to follow the devil and indulge in temptation, even in the darkest and most dangerous places
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you, You only hold yourself to the things you do
You cannot simply wash away your sins or bad decisions, you must take responsibility for your actions and choices
You only hold yourself to the things you do [x2]
Repeated as a reminder that you are responsible for your own actions and cannot blame anyone else for the consequences
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Zedekiah King
I woke up one morning to know that I had gone
Finally taken the step and jumped right off the wall
When you come to call on me that's why my eyes are glazed
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
I am loathed to say that I have been to stay
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
When you ask to drink of me I think out on the case
Look down to my aloe cup and take myself a taste
Bitterness is thick like blood and cold as a wind sea breeze
If you must drink of me, take of me what you please
I am loathed to say it's the devil's taste
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
You only hold yourself to the things you do
Come up here to speak to me and hold your face to mine
Any man can hold my gaze has done his job just fine
You just sold your life away to be with me tonight
Hold your head against my chest, I think you'll be just fine
I am loathed to say it's the devil's place
I go with the devil where the devil rests his face
I've been with the devil where the devil rests his face
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
You only hold yourself to the things you do
You only hold yourself to the things you do
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
You only hold yourself to the things you do
You only hold yourself to the things you do
ChrisH_90004
Laura Marling is like one of the most underrated singers I've ever known. I've heard her music before and she has a very beautiful voice. It so sad that these singers like her don't get enough attention from people even though her fan base is small but she has a heart for everyone that she loves. I honestly think she is so fantastic and beautiful.
L
I just found this Artist, I'm so excited. I have to listen to everything. She's sends your soul on a journey.
Zedekiah King
I woke up one morning to know that I had gone
Finally taken the step and jumped right off the wall
When you come to call on me that's why my eyes are glazed
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
I am loathed to say that I have been to stay
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
When you ask to drink of me I think out on the case
Look down to my aloe cup and take myself a taste
Bitterness is thick like blood and cold as a wind sea breeze
If you must drink of me, take of me what you please
I am loathed to say it's the devil's taste
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
You only hold yourself to the things you do
Come up here to speak to me and hold your face to mine
Any man can hold my gaze has done his job just fine
You just sold your life away to be with me tonight
Hold your head against my chest, I think you'll be just fine
I am loathed to say it's the devil's place
I go with the devil where the devil rests his face
I've been with the devil where the devil rests his face
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
You only hold yourself to the things you do
You only hold yourself to the things you do
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
You only hold yourself to the things you do
You only hold yourself to the things you do
PJ
Yes, it's called "Once I was an Eagle" (her third was "A Creature I don't know") and it became my favorite of hers pretty fast. It will probably be my album of the year, actually. It's a record you have to listen all the way through.
teddy shamia
i found this song by pure coincidence, and its the best coincidence ever happened to me
Pau Lalaleo
teddy shamia nothing is a coincidence in this life. Everything has a meaning. How you see the signals will determined the path that’s is meant to you to follow. Just closed your eyes and listen. 💜
Aphrodite Benabese
Me too. It's nice to know that you did not come here from a trailer or something like that. You're the only one. I appreciate it.
Pinglakka
+1
Nicole R
Same
Hannah Purvis
Oh my gosh. I love this. And i love the setting. I always picture all of her music videos with awesome architecture and obviously so does she