Label:
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Label:
Bella Union – BELLACD118
Format:
CD, Single
Country:
UK
Released:
2006
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
Tracklist
1 Young Bride (Radio Edit)
2 It Covers The Hillsides (Alt. Version)
3 Young Bride (Album Version)
Credits
Engineer – Paul Alexander (2)
Mastered By – Alan Douches
Photography – Eric Pulido
Producer, Engineer, Artwork By [Design And Layout] – Midlake
Written-By, Lyrics By, Producer – Tim Smith (9)
My young bride
Why are your shoulders like that
Of a tired old woman
Like a tired old woman?
My young bride
Why are your fingers like that
Of the hedge in winter
Of the hedge in winter?
Polonaise in winter
Snowshoes and hunters
Carried the goods in for you
My young bride
Why aren't you moving at all
Helps to make the day seem shorter
Helps to make the day seem shorter
My young bride
Why aren't you keeping with you
All the ones who really love you
All the ones who really love you?
Polonaise in winter
Snowshoes and hunters
Carried the goods in for you
Darkness and forest
Grant you the longest
Face made for porridge and stew
Young Bride
Midlake Lyrics
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Why are your shoulders like that
Of a tired old woman,
Like a tired old woman?
My young bride,
Why are your fingers like that
Of the hedge in winter,
Polonaise in winter,
Snowshoes and hunters
Carried the goods in for you.
Darkness and forests grant you
The longest
Face made for porridge and stew.
My young bride,
Why aren't you moving at all,
Helps to make the day seem shorter,
Helps to make the day seem shorter.
My young bride,
Why aren't you keeping with you
All the ones who really love you,
All the ones who really love you?
Polonaise in winter,
Snowshoes and hunters
Carried the goods in for you.
Darkness and forests grant you
The longest
Face made for porridge and stew.
The song "Young Bride" by Midlake is a beautifully melancholic and introspective piece that delves into the complexities of life and love. The opening line of the song, "My young bride, why are your shoulders like that of a tired old woman?" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer addresses his beloved, questioning her demeanor and what might be weighing on her mind. The lyrics continue to explore the theme of weariness and sadness, as the singer observes her stillness and lack of movement, asking why she isn't keeping those who love her close.
The repeated refrain of "Polonaise in winter, snowshoes and hunters carried the goods in for you" adds to the feeling of melancholy, as the singer reflects on the idea of someone being taken care of or provided for during the harsh winter months. The imagery of darkness and forests also serves to amplify the sense of isolation and loneliness in the song. The closing lines of the song, "The longest face made for porridge and stew" is a haunting image that leaves the listener with a sense of sadness and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
My young bride,
The singer is addressing his young bride who looks old and tired.
Why are your shoulders like that
Of a tired old woman,
Like a tired old woman?
The singer is asking his young bride why her shoulders look like those of an old and tired woman.
My young bride,
Why are your fingers like that
Of the hedge in winter,
Of the hedge in winter?
The singer is questioning his young bride about the appearance of her fingers which remind him of the bare twigs of a hedge in winter.
Polonaise in winter,
Snowshoes and hunters
Carried the goods in for you.
Darkness and forests grant you
The longest
Face made for porridge and stew.
The singer describes a scene of someone bringing provisions in the winter darkness and forests for his young bride who appears to have a sullen face and eats unappetizing food.
My young bride,
Why aren't you moving at all,
Helps to make the day seem shorter,
Helps to make the day seem shorter.
The singer is perplexed that his young bride doesn't move much and laments that this makes the day feel longer.
My young bride,
Why aren't you keeping with you
All the ones who really love you,
All the ones who really love you?
The singer wonders why his young bride doesn't keep close to her loved ones.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIC NICHELSON, ERIC PULIDO, MCKENZIE SMITH, PAUL ALEXANDER, TIM SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My young bride
Why are your shoulders like that?
Of a tired old woman
Like a tired old woman
My young bride
Why are your fingers like that?
Of the hedge in winter
Of the hedge in winter
Frozen lakes (?) and winter
Snowshoes and hunters
Carried the curtail for you
My young bride
Why aren't you moving at all?
Helps to make the day seem shorter
Helps to make the day seem shorter
My young bride
Why aren't you keeping with you
All the ones who really love you?
All the ones who really love you?
Frozen lakes (?) and winter
Snowshoes and hunters
Carried the curtail for you
Darkness and forests
Grant you the longest
Face made from pourage and stew
@Craniacs
Wowwwwwww I reconnected with this song after 15 years jesus
@emmyandboo
Me too! It brings me back to my teen years spent on live journal and limewire lol
@kingsleycracknell7081
I was 28 when this song was released. I'm now 43 and it still makes me feel so good.
@fullmetalchamploo
Late 20s here bro
@kelvinfoote9897
And it still will when you’re 83. 👍Thats the beauty of fine music.
@greenbeej
I was only 17! 33 now, but revisiting this album it’s even better than when I first got into it. This album makes me think of getting lost in the woods getting stoned with my friends
@legalfictionnaturalfact3969
According to your math, it was released 15 years ago. But this upload is 17 years old.
@sannevisser
Hve been cherishing this song for a few years now. I was biking through the snowy woods a few days back and it remindedme of this song. I started whistling this tune and on the third note my bike slipped from underneath me landing me flat on my back looking up at the sky. Great moment, great ride, amazing song. Thank you Midlake
@bzporto
Love this.
@yusufaltuntop7828
i think this is the best song they ever relaesed man . literally perfect.