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).
Hope We Meet Again
Laura Marling Lyrics
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Maybe I've had more than I deserve
I'm sure I cannot feel much worse
I kept your letter, I've read your words
I tried to give you love and truth
But you're acid tongued, serpent tooth
I tried to share the map with you
But you knew your way
I'll find God in the hands of truth
Left my heart with a man
In those eastern woods
He is people shy
But his words are good
And I hope that he won't fade away
I should write to him tomorrow
I wrote that yesterday
Home, this is not a home anymore
You just threw your pieces
They washed up on my shore
I have not lived any other way
It is my right to wander
I might choose to stay
I'll find God in the strangest place
I saw the sign for the old highway
You did cross my mind
But it didn't change
I do hope that we meet again someday
Hope we meet again
I hope you never change
I hope we meet again
Hope you never change
The lyrics of Laura Marling's song "Hope We Meet Again" are filled with a sense of regret, nostalgia, and a longing for a different life. The first few lines of the song suggest that the singer has not had an easy life, experiencing it in "fits and spurts." They acknowledge that they might have had more than they deserved, but they still feel a sense of emotional pain that they can't shake off. The significance of "keeping the letter" and "reading the words" suggest that they have someone in their life who they hold dear, even if it's not enough to solve their problems.
The next lines are a reference to a failed relationship or connection. The singer acknowledges that they tried to give the person "love and truth", but that the other person was "acid-tongued" and had a "serpent tooth." It's clear that the singer is hurt by the way things ended, and that they still have some raw emotions tied to this failed relationship. The reference to sharing a map suggests that they had some kind of journey together, but it seems that the other person knew their way and didn't want anyone else's help.
The rest of the song is a series of statements that are reflective of the singer's desire for a peaceful life. The lines "I'll find God in the hands of truth" and "I'll find God in the strangest place" suggest that the singer has become a spiritual person who sees the divine in everything. They also refer to leaving their heart with someone in the "eastern woods" who is "people shy" but whose words are good. It's not clear if this person is the same person referenced earlier or if they are a new acquaintance, but it's clear that the singer has found some kind of solace in their words. The reference to leaving their heart implies that the singer has suffered some kind of heartbreak, but they are still hopeful that they will not fade away.
The chorus repeats the lines "Hope we meet again, hope you never change" which reinforces the singer's desire for a peaceful coexistence with the people in their life, even if things didn't work out. It's clear that they don't want to lose anyone else, and they are hopeful that someday they will meet again.
Line by Line Meaning
I've lived my life in fits and spurts
I have not lived a consistent life, but in bursts of different experiences.
Maybe I've had more than I deserve
Perhaps I've been given more than what is equitable.
I'm sure I cannot feel much worse
I am confident that I cannot feel worse than I currently do.
I kept your letter, I've read your words
I still have your letter and have read your words multiple times.
I tried to give you love and truth
My intention was to show you love and honesty.
But you're acid tongued, serpent tooth
However, you speak with bitterness and venom.
I tried to share the map with you
I tried to help you and guide you in the right direction.
But you knew your way
But you were confident in your own path.
I'll find God in the hands of truth
I will discover God in the hands of those who speak truth.
Left my heart with a man
I left my heart with a man in the eastern woods.
In those eastern woods
He lives in the woods in the east.
He is people shy
He is hesitant around people.
But his words are good
Despite his shyness, he speaks well.
And I hope that he won't fade away
I wish that he won't disappear from my life.
I should write to him tomorrow
I plan on writing to him tomorrow.
I wrote that yesterday
I wrote that statement yesterday.
Home, this is not a home anymore
This place I call home is no longer one to me.
You just threw your pieces
You left and abandoned your belongings here.
They washed up on my shore
They ended up in my possession.
I have not lived any other way
This is the only way I know how to live.
It is my right to wander
I have the freedom to explore and wander as I please.
I might choose to stay
But I might also choose to remain in one place.
I'll find God in the strangest place
God can be found in places that may seem unexpected.
I saw the sign for the old highway
I noticed the sign for the old road.
You did cross my mind
I thought of you in that moment.
But it didn't change
But it did not affect me or alter my course.
I do hope that we meet again someday
I truly wish we will meet again in the future.
Hope we meet again
I hope we see each other again.
I hope you never change
I hope that you stay true to who you are.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Laura Marling
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@IrisOnironauta
I've lived my life in fits and spurts
Maybe I've had more than I deserve
I'm sure I cannot feel much worse
I kept your letter, I read your words
I tried to give you love and truth
But you're acid-tongued, serpent-toothed
I tried to share the map with you
But you knew your way, you had your route
I will find God in the hands of truth
Left my heart with a man in those eastern woods
He is people-shy but his words are good
And I hope that he won't fade away
I should write to him tomorrow, I wrote that yesterday
Home, this is not a home anymore
You just threw your pieces, they washed up on my shore
I have not lived any other way
It is my right to wander, I might choose to stay
I will find God in the strangest place
I saw the sign for the old highway
You did cross my mind but it didn't change
I do hope that we meet again someday
Hope we meet again, I hope you never change
I hope that we meet again, hope you never change
@aya24232
I have no words. The way you switch from talking to singing in such a nonchalant manner gives this song a sense of nostalgia like you're mourning a love you once had but also confronting the person aboit their actions.
@grace-32
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard ♥️
@mikidomeny1677
me too
@tiffanychantelmusic
Same.
@rina-artist4117
"I’ve lived my life in fits and spurts
Maybe I’ve had more than I deserve"
"Home this is not a home anymore"
Love and relate to these lines, love this song !
@halcyonhour
This is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard
@christinamarynicole219
I love how I never understand Laura's lyrics at first and have to listen again
@tomwilko7841
The outro is a pared down VIBE!!
@chrisjb241
This song has a soul
@sidekickcleveland7365
Fav of album.✌️