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).
Karma
Laura Marling Lyrics
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I haven't found it yet
Someone said it got sold in a back street killing
Now I've been searching for a heart apiece
But no one seems to think of me
And its just not willing
I've been lying here for day with no one
Wait, wait I've got something to say
If you don't listen there's no way or keep your karma right
Get your sleep at night
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up on life
Met a man in a back street station
Didn't have a life had no occupation
He started at me
Met a man in a back street station
Didn't have a life had no occupation
He scared the living daylights out of me
And he said no, no, please don't go
I've been lying for days with no one
Wait, wait please don't stay
I've got something you should say to keep your karma right
Get your sleep at night
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up on life
No, no please don't go
I've been laying here for day with no one
Wait, wait I've got something to say
If you don't listen there's no way just keep your karma right
Get your sleep at night
And don't give up the fight
And don't give up on life
And keep these to yourself
It will get you in the end you know
The lyrics of "Karma" by Laura Marling speak about a search for a heart that seems to have been sold or lost somewhere in the world. The singer has been searching for this heart, but nobody seems to care about him or make an effort to help him find what he's looking for. The song talks about the importance of being kind and treating people with respect, or else your actions will come back to you in the form of bad karma. The singer encounters a scary man in a back alley, who reminds him to keep his karma right and not give up on life.
The lyrics describe the theme of karma, which is a Buddhist concept around the idea that your current actions and thoughts will shape your future experiences in life. The song suggests that if you want good things to happen to you, you should treat others with kindness and love, and avoid causing harm to anyone else. The song also explores the idea that sometimes people who seem tough or scary on the outside, may have a softer and more vulnerable side to them as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Been a miner for a heart of gold
I have been searching intensely for a pure and valuable love.
I haven't found it yet
Despite my efforts, I have not yet been able to find this precious love.
Someone said it got sold in a back street killing
Rumors suggest that true love was lost due to a tragic and illegal incident.
Now I've been searching for a heart apiece
I continue my search for a partner who will match the same level of love and dedication.
But no one seems to think of me
Despite my search, it seems like nobody is interested in being with me.
And its just not willing
Finding true love seems to be a daunting and impossible task.
No, no please don't go
Begging for someone to stay around and listen.
I've been lying here for day with no one
Feeling alone and abandoned for an extended period of time.
Wait, wait I've got something to say
I have an important message that needs to be heard.
If you don't listen there's no way or keep your karma right
Listening to my message will help you maintain a positive state of mind and avoid bad karma.
Get your sleep at night
Taking care of yourself physically by getting enough rest.
Don't give up the fight
Persisting through tough times and not giving up on one's goals.
Don't give up on life
Ensuring that you continue to have a positive outlook on life and don't let hardships bring you down.
Met a man in a back street station
Encountering an individual in a shady or hidden location.
Didn't have a life had no occupation
This person appeared to not have any direction or purpose in their life.
He started at me
This person gave me a piercing look that made me uncomfortable.
He scared the living daylights out of me
This person made me feel extremely fearful and anxious.
And he said no, no, please don't go
This person pleaded for me to stay and not leave them.
Wait, wait please don't stay
Despite this person's pleas, I felt unsafe and needed to leave.
I've got something you should say to keep your karma right
I have a critical message that will help you maintain a positive mindset and avoid negative consequences in the future.
And keep these to yourself
It's important to keep some information private and not share it with anyone.
It will get you in the end you know
If you are not careful with your actions and mindset, they will ultimately catch up with you and have negative consequences.
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ph0bicc
It sounds just like her style of strumming when she was 15-17~
Simone Gorrindo
Yep, this is Laura. Very old Laura, though -- I think she already hated this song by the time she released her first EP at 16.
one H
mine is random pieces ... but good luck though ... you know what? there's a japanese tradition - if you broke a vase you glue it together using gold ... now you might know why some hearts are made of gold
Ellen Diane
karma--- trump...