Nastasia has released six albums so far, the first of which, Dogs, was initially released in 2000 in a miniscule edition of 1000 copies on Socialist Records. The album sold out quickly and her subsequent albums, The Blackened Air (2001) and Run to Ruin (2003) were released on indie label Touch and Go Records. The label also re-released Dogs in 2004. All three albums were recorded by Steve Albini, as were later albums released on Fat Cat Records. These include On Leaving in 2006 and You Follow Me (produced in collaboration with Jim White) in 2007. Her sixth and most recent album, Outlaster, was also recorded by Steve Albini and was released in June 2010, preceded by the single Cry, Cry, Baby in May.
Nastasia was a favorite of late BBC disc jockey John Peel and recorded six sessions for his shows. The last one was recorded with the help of Tuvan throat singing group Huun-Huur-Tu. Nastasia also contributed a song to the tribute compilation for Peel named "Bird of Cuzco". Two of Nastasia's songs made Peel's annual Festive Fifty: "Ugly Face" (ranked 4th in 2002) and "You, Her & Me" (13th in 2003).
Discography:
Albums
2000 Dogs (Socialist)
2004 Dogs re-released (Touch and Go)
2001 The Blackened Air (Touch and Go)
2003 Run to Ruin (Touch and Go)
2006 On Leaving (Fat Cat)
2007 You Follow Me [with Jim White] (Fat Cat)
2010 Outlaster (Fat Cat)
Singles
2008 What She Doesn't Know (Fat Cat)
2010 Cry, Cry, Baby (Fat Cat)
Nina's official myspace page can be found at www.myspace.com/ninanastasia.
The Long Walk
Nina Nastasia Lyrics
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No one can tell
Why don't you try taking it easy
You're covered with sweat
And we're hardly there yet
Don't be ashamed of yourself
Just take it slow
It's only me
Lay your head back in your old easy-chair
The day is done
The harder you try to keep up with us
You lose another breath
Take it slow
It's only me
Your dogs are tired
So let them alone
They're almost done with their mushing
You're working so hard
No one can tell
You've got so much to be proud of
Lay your head back in your old easy-chair
The day is done
The harder you try to keep up with us
You lose a breath
Lay your head back in your old easy-chair
The day is done
The harder you try to keep up with us
You lose another breath
Nina Nastasia's song "The Long Walk" is a reflective piece that serves as a comforting reminder to take things slow and embrace the present. The first verse addresses the listener's hard work and the strain that it's putting on them. The singer encourages the listener to relax and take things at their own pace, assuring them that they have nothing to be ashamed of. The second verse compares the listener to a "musher," or a person driving a dogsled. The singer notes that the listener's "dogs," or the things driving them, are almost finished. The singer then again encourages the listener to take a breather and rest, telling them to lay their head back in their "old easy-chair."
Line by Line Meaning
You've been working so hard
It is evident that you have been exerting a lot of effort
No one can tell
Despite your hard work it is not immediately apparent to an onlooker
Why don't you try taking it easy
Perhaps you should consider relaxing and not working so hard
You're covered with sweat
Your hard work has resulted in sweat and physical strain on your part
And we're hardly there yet
Despite your hard work, we still have a long way to go
Don't be ashamed of yourself
There is no reason to feel embarrassed or guilty
Just take it slow
Perhaps you should consider slowing down and not pushing yourself so hard
It's only me
There is no need to work so hard just to keep up with me
Lay your head back in your old easy-chair
You should sit back and relax in your comfortable chair
The day is done
The work day is over, it's time to unwind and de-stress
The harder you try to keep up with us
If you continue trying to push yourself too hard to keep up with others
You lose another breath
You may become breathless and exhausted
Your dogs are tired
Your efforts have also impacted those around you, including your pets
So let them alone
Allow them to rest and recover
They're almost done with their mushing
They are nearing the end of their work and will benefit from time to rest
You've got so much to be proud of
Despite the hard work, there are many accomplishments to take pride in
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: NINA NASTASIA
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