Praised all over the globe by critics and fans including BEN HARPER and JEFF BUCKLEY's ex-manager DAVE LORY, MICK has played support to BOB DYLAN, COLDPLAY, STING, VAN MORRISON, PAUL WELLER, GOMEZ, TAJ MAHAL, ZWAN, THE PRETENDERS, PAUL KELLY, JOHN BUTLER TRIO and many more.
Possessing an earthy, soulful and angelic voice, MICK's music is a brilliant mix of rock/pop/blues/roots with MICK playing guitars, lapsteel, keyboards and harmonica and backed by an amazing band in Australia consisting of DAMIAN LEONARD (bass), TONY CHUBB (drums) and EVAN BROWETT (percussion).
Mick has just released his fourth studio album "FINDING HOME", an acoustic masterpiece written and recorded in France and England in 2006/2007. The album has a very raw and intimate old school quality, laying somewhere in the vain of early Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Nick Drake , Ben Harper and Elliot Smith along with Mick's unique voice and touch and possessing a wealth of songwriting inspiration.
Mick has released 3 other highly acclaimed albums and several EP's...
STILL THE FLOWERS BLOOM (2001)
UPSIDE DOWN IN THE FULL FACE OF OPTIMISM (2002)
NO COMPROMISE (2004)
RELEASE EP (1998)
KILL YOURSELF FOR LOVE (1999)
IF YOU COULD (2003)
REWIND (2006)
plus Mick's dirty rocking side project Monkey Boy
Bananas And Other Things 2005
www.monkeyboy.net.au
Left For The Wind
Mick Hart Lyrics
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Light breathing timidly,
Frustration multiplied.
A stinging taste,
Dripping like rain from your lips,
Difficult words that cut me so.
When it's all so wrong,
When there's nothing there,
There...
All i feel is waste,
All i feel is waste,
Waste...
And it takes so long,
To get there.
Can't let this breathe forever,
Can't let this breathe forever,
Can't lose my soul beneath this,
Ocean of perplexing coldness
And when i'm dead,
Will you remember me?
So much unsaid,
Left for the wind to see.
All i feel is waste,
All i feel is waste.
Waste...
The opening lines of the song Left for the Wind set a somber mood for the listener, with the singer acknowledging their failure to follow through on their intentions. The following lines of the verse seem to imply that the lack of action could be attributed to fear or a lack of confidence. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer has been dealing with frustration from a source that they have a close relationship with, potentially a romantic partner.
The second verse of the song paints a vivid picture of an argument or conversation gone sour, as the singer refers to the "difficult words that cut me so". It is evident that the singer is hurting from the experience and does not know how to move forward from it. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "All I feel is waste", emphasizing the hurt that the singer is feeling and the belief that they have let themselves down. The following lines "When there's nothing there" seems to suggest that the singer has lost their way or their sense of direction, and they are struggling to find their purpose.
The final verse of the song feels like a plea from the singer to the person they are addressing in the song. They do not want their feelings and unspoken words to be left behind when they are gone. The closing line, "Left for the wind to see" puts a tragic touch on the song, giving the impression that the singer feels they will not be able to resolve the situation in their lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
Intentions pale,
My original purpose and goals are no longer clear or vibrant.
Light breathing timidly,
I am hesitant and cautious in my actions, moving forward carefully.
Frustration multiplied.
My dissatisfaction and annoyance have increased significantly.
A stinging taste,
I feel a painful sensation or emotion that lingers bitterly.
Dripping like rain from your lips,
You speak words that hurt me, and they linger like a constant downpour.
Difficult words that cut me so.
The things you say are hurtful and have a profoundly negative impact on me.
And it takes so long,
The time required seems impossibly slow and drawn-out.
When it's all so wrong,
Everything feels flawed and out of place.
When there's nothing there,
The situation or experience is empty and unfulfilling.
There...
Something is missing or incomplete.
All i feel is waste,
I am overwhelmed with feelings of uselessness and unproductivity.
Waste...
Everything seems pointless and wasted.
And it takes so long,
The process or journey is excruciatingly slow and laborious.
To get there.
The destination or end goal seems far away and unattainable.
Can't let this breathe forever,
I cannot allow this situation to continue indefinitely.
Can't lose my soul beneath this,
I cannot allow this experience to damage or destroy my inner self or identity.
Ocean of perplexing coldness
I am surrounded by a vast, confusing, and emotionally distant environment.
And when i'm dead,
In the future, when I am no longer alive...
Will you remember me?
Will you recall my life and the positive impact I had on you?
So much unsaid,
There are numerous feelings, thoughts, and words that were never expressed or shared.
Left for the wind to see.
They have now vanished or dissipated into the void, unseen and unheard by anyone.
All i feel is waste,
I am still consumed by a sense of waste and futility.
All i feel is waste.
I am overwhelmed and weighed down by feelings of nothingness and unproductivity.
Waste...
Everything continues to feel pointless and fruitless.
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Caspar Wenck
RIP Mick. You were the best rock band teacher😢 1970-2020
Zeed
Casper! Very True
Cameron Stewart
So true, that was one of his many gifts! He taught me Fox Lady!! Vale Mick Hart!!!
Andrew Fry
RIP Mick - gonna miss you mate =^(
Elise Burriss
Even in this sad time, you can make me smile.
Zeed
he was absolutely great
Lachy
Monster Gaming Boy! Same
Pc Modders
That's in the park on the corner of Bateau Bay Rd! I should of got your autograph at school. Bloody Fantastic Mick.
Lachy
Ikr
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