Voices
Simpson Sturgill Lyrics
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When it's dark and the sky is pouring acid like a fountain
And the Memories like coal dust stain the window of my eyes
So ask them no more questions they can't sell you no more lies
I hear voices all around me in society's depression
Over and over they recite their first impression
The rivers are all crying but the ocean cannot speak
How I wish somebody'd make these voices go away
Seems they're always talking but they ain't got much to say
A picture's worth a 1000 words but a word ain't worth a dime
And we all know they'll go on talking til the end of time
Don't call it a sign of the times when it's always been this way
Forked tongues and voices behind curtains with no name
They plot their wicked schemes setting fate for all mankind
With evil that can fill God's pretty skies with clouds that burn and blind
How I wish somebody'd make these voices go away
Seems they're always talking but they ain't got much to say
A picture's worth a 1000 words but a word ain't worth a dime
And we all know they'll go on talking til the end of time
In "Voices," Simpson Sturgill takes on the theme of talking heads, both figuratively and literally. The song expresses frustration with the constant noise that surrounds us, whether it's coming from the media, the government, or our own thoughts. The opening verse sets the stage: "There's a voice that I can hear sometimes out here on the mountain / When it's dark and the sky is pouring acid like a fountain / And the memories like coal dust stain the window of my eyes / So ask them no more questions they can't sell you no more lies." Here, the singer hears a voice that serves as a reminder of the past and the lies that have been told, but it also represents the uneasy feeling that comes with being bombarded by information and opinions.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a voice that I can hear sometimes out here on the mountain
Sometimes when I'm on the mountain, I hear a voice.
When it's dark and the sky is pouring acid like a fountain
This voice is usually heard when it's dark and the sky is tumultuous.
And the Memories like coal dust stain the window of my eyes
The memories that haunt me have left a mark on me like coal dust on a window.
So ask them no more questions they can't sell you no more lies
Don't ask them any more questions because they won't give you the truth.
I hear voices all around me in society's depression
In this time of society's depression, I hear many different voices.
Over and over they recite their first impression
Repeatedly, these voices share their first impression with me.
The rivers are all crying but the ocean cannot speak
The rivers express their pain, but the ocean remains silent.
Until her waters crash into uncharted shores so dark and bleak
But when the ocean eventually does speak, it's on the darkest shores that no one has ever explored.
How I wish somebody'd make these voices go away
I really wish someone could make these voices stop.
Seems they're always talking but they ain't got much to say
These voices always have something to say, but it's never very important or valuable.
A picture's worth a 1000 words but a word ain't worth a dime
A picture can convey more meaning than words can on their own.
And we all know they'll go on talking til the end of time
It's a fact that these voices will continue to talk forever.
Don't call it a sign of the times when it's always been this way
This has been a long-time problem; it's not just a contemporary issue.
Forked tongues and voices behind curtains with no name
People with hidden agendas and false words are the source of these voices.
They plot their wicked schemes setting fate for all mankind
These people with hidden agendas are hatching evil plans that could affect everyone's fate.
With evil that can fill God's pretty skies with clouds that burn and blind
Their evil deeds will have disastrous consequences that could even harm the heavens.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: John Sturgill Simpson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hoboking7563
There's a voice that I can hear sometimes out here on the mountain
When it's dark and the sky is pouring acid like a fountain
Memories like coal dust stain the window of my eyes
So ask them no more questions they can't sell you no more lies
I hear voices all around me in society's depression
Over and over they all recite their first impression
The rivers are all crying but the ocean cannot speak
Until her waters crash into uncharted shores so dark and bleak
How I wish somebody'd make these voices go away
Seems they're always talking but they don't have much to say
A picture's worth a 1000 words but a word ain't worth a dime
And we all know they'll go on talking til the end of time
Don't call it a sign of the times when it's always been this way
Voices behind curtains forked tongues that have no name
They plot their wicked schemes setting fate for all mankind
With evil that can fill God's pretty skies with clouds that burn and blind
How I wish somebody'd make these voices go away
Seems they're always talking but they don't have much to say
A picture's worth a 1000 words but a word ain't worth a dime
And we all know they'll go on talking til the end of time
@inquisitiveyes
There's a voice that I can hear sometimes out here on the mountain
When it's dark and the sky is pouring acid like a fountain
And the memories like coal dust stain the window of my eyes
So ask them no more questions they can't sell you no more lies
I hear voices all around me in society's depression
Over and over they recite their first impression
And the rivers are all crying but the ocean cannot speak
'Til her waters crash into uncharted shores so dark and bleak
How I wish somebody'd make them voices go away
Seems they're always talking but they ain't got much to say
A picture's worth a thousand words but a word ain't worth a dime
We all know they'll go on talking til the end of time
Don't call it a sign of the times when it's always been this way
Forked tongues and voices behind curtains with no name
Well they plot their wicked schemes setting fate for all mankind
With evil that can fill God's pretty skies with clouds that burn and blind
How I wish somebody'd make them voices go away
Seems they're always talking but they ain't got much to say
A picture's worth a thousand words but a word ain't worth a dime
We all know they'll go on talking til the end of time
@johnjackson1486
One of the best songs of the times, write this one in stone for the records. Genuine badass human
@kevinrenegar8757
This is one the coolest songs I’ve ever heard. I LOVR Sturgill but just came across ‘Voices’. WOW!!
@joandramillhouse3554
Reminds me of modern Day Wayland Jennings ❤
@laurieannwelchbranning8832
Bringing Back the Real Country Music of Life..Reality..as well as Creed Fisher! 🇺🇸💛 That'd be 1 Helluva Duo Concert!! Amen🇺🇸
@MrCatatonic
I keep coming back here. I'm an older man now, from the mountain.
@hoboking7563
There's a voice that I can hear sometimes out here on the mountain
When it's dark and the sky is pouring acid like a fountain
Memories like coal dust stain the window of my eyes
So ask them no more questions they can't sell you no more lies
I hear voices all around me in society's depression
Over and over they all recite their first impression
The rivers are all crying but the ocean cannot speak
Until her waters crash into uncharted shores so dark and bleak
How I wish somebody'd make these voices go away
Seems they're always talking but they don't have much to say
A picture's worth a 1000 words but a word ain't worth a dime
And we all know they'll go on talking til the end of time
Don't call it a sign of the times when it's always been this way
Voices behind curtains forked tongues that have no name
They plot their wicked schemes setting fate for all mankind
With evil that can fill God's pretty skies with clouds that burn and blind
How I wish somebody'd make these voices go away
Seems they're always talking but they don't have much to say
A picture's worth a 1000 words but a word ain't worth a dime
And we all know they'll go on talking til the end of time
@ericbauer8531
Country music is back
@michaelhedgepeth5106
Eric Bauer I reckon
@hamsicle
He's got such a great voice
@Hastee
Forked tounges behind curtains… he knows his shit