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).
It's Only My Opinion
Laura Marling Lyrics
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Where is all the cash you saved?
It went up your nose
What did your family say?
What did your family say?
Said they didn't know
They'll buy you a flat and a car and a key
And said they'll come around
Unless she stomps her foot on the ground
Maybe its just another matter of opinion
Maybe she got into bad things when she was too young
God we're so controlling
What am i to do?
I'm not going to sit here
And *just* wait for truth
So who's the girl you were with last night?
Who's the girl you were with last night?
*you dont know her name*
*well what was she like?
What was she like?
I dont know, we're all the same
So you've got enough cash to buy your *lass*
But you dont know what she cares for
So you better watch out my son
I've had your *story lots before*
Maybe its just another matter of opinion
Maybe *he* got into bad things when *he* was too young
God we're so controlling
What am i to do?
I'm not going to sit here
And *wait* for truth
God we're so controlling
What am i to do?
I'm not going to sit here
And *just *wait for truth
Where is all the cash you saved?
Where is all the cash you saved?
It went up your nose
What did your family say?
What did your family say?
Said they didn't know
*so they* buy you a flat and a car and a key
And said they'll come around
When they dont come round you think they dont care
And you'll get in with that bad crowd.
Maybe its just another matter of opinion
Maybe she got into bad things when she was too young
God we're so controlling
What am i to do?
I'm not going to sit here
And wait for truth
The lyrics of Laura Marling's song "It's Only My Opinion" are a commentary on the dangers of materialism and the corrupting influence of wealth. The song tells the story of a rich girl who has squandered her family's money on drugs, and who is now running with a dangerous crowd. The chorus of the song provides a philosophical reflection on the subjectivity of truth, and the difficulty of separating fact from opinion in a world where people are constantly trying to control each other.
The first verse opens with a question about where the cash that the girl saved has gone to, and the answer is revealed in the line "it went up your nose." This is a reference to her drug addiction, which is further emphasized in the second verse when she is asked about the woman she was with the night before, and she doesn't know her name.
The chorus of the song provides a commentary on the difficulty of knowing what is true and what is just a matter of opinion. This is further emphasized in the final verse of the song when the girl's family buys her a flat and a car, but they don't come around as promised, leaving the girl feeling abandoned and vulnerable.
Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the dangers of wealth and the corrupting influence of materialism. It shows how easily people can become consumed by their possessions, and how difficult it is to remain true to oneself in a world where everyone is trying to control you.
Line by Line Meaning
Where is all the cash you saved?
Asking about the whereabouts of the money you were supposed to have saved
It went up your nose
Implies that the person spent the money on drugs
What did your family say?
Asking what the person's family said about their addiction
Said they didn't know
The family could not provide a solution to the problem
They'll buy you a flat and a car and a key
The family promised to buy the person some material possessions
And said they'll come around
The family promised to visit and provide emotional support
Poor little rich girl doesn't get her way
The person has everything but cannot have what they want at the moment
Unless she stomps her foot on the ground
Implies a temper tantrum or a need to assert dominance
Maybe it's just another matter of opinion
The situation may have different perspectives
Maybe she got into bad things when she was too young
The person may have made bad decisions early in life
God we're so controlling
Comments on how society exerts control over individuals
What am I to do?
The singer is at a loss on how to fix the problem
I'm not going to sit here
The singer will not remain idle
And just wait for truth
The truth must be acted upon, not just waited for
So who's the girl you were with last night?
Asking about the person's companion
*You don't know her name*
The person does not know the name of their companion
*Well what was she like?
Asking for a description of the companion
I don't know, we're all the same
The person cannot describe the companion, perhaps indicating a feeling of emptiness from their addiction
So you've got enough cash to buy your *lass*
The person has enough money to buy things for their companion
But you don't know what she cares for
The person does not understand their companion's values and desires
So you better watch out my son
A warning to the person to be cautious
I've had your *story lots before*
The singer has heard this situation many times before
When they don't come round you think they don't care
When the family does not meet their promises, the person feels abandoned
And you'll get in with that bad crowd
The person may turn to negative influences when feeling neglected
Contributed by Reagan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@whitewashedlife
The guitar is simply brilliant on this song. She is an amazing composer.
@7pemery
This song proves how far laura Marling has come. Her lyrics have become elegant poetry and her composing has deepened and broadened beyond easy recognition to this slightly lightweight offering. True fans should know this. If you felt "deeply" attached to this song then I suggest you listen to lightweight pop artists such as Jessie J because Laura Marling has progressed into so much more since this.
@Fitsilver
this is Laura Marling, If you really listen to her you would be able to tell. I'm 110% positive. <3
@arronsingh2180
Can't believe not on spotify
@Fitsilver
Can anyone find the guitar tabs for this?. I can not find them anywhere! :(
@Theshoesaremine
gorgeous
@billodditty
she is really good but it makes me think
@Fitsilver
lmao idk who was on my account trying to start shit, But no.. I didn't misunderstand what you were saying, It was a reply to anyone who was saying It wasn't Laura Marling, Not you. I was agreeing with you, Clearly.
@ChanaRules
@Pika1Rawr Same here!
@billodditty
not deeply!!!