Mark Linkous.
Comfort Me
Sparklehorse Lyrics
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And smoke in my hair
I walked into a lake
To get some sleep down in there
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
And deep in my veins
The breath-robbin' lightning
Was making diamonds of rain
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Dreamed I was born on a mountain on the moon
Where nothing grows or ever rots
I dreamed that I had me a daughter
Who was magnificent as a horse
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come?
The lyrics of Sparklehorse's Comfort Me are dark and disturbing, yet they offer a sense of relief and comfort, as the title suggests. The first verse talks about the singer walking into a lake with rocks in her dress and smoke in her hair, in a bid to find some sort of respite from the chaos around her. Despite the eerie imagery, there's a sense of surrender in the act, as if the singer has given up on everything else and is seeking to find solace in the depths of the lake. The refrain, "Won't you come to comfort me?" is repeated throughout the song, as if the singer is pleading for someone to rescue her from the despair that's consuming her.
The second verse reveals even more disturbing imagery, with the singer describing minnows in her belly and lightning that's robbing her of breath. The line 'making diamonds of rain' could be seen as a metaphor for turning something negative (rain) into something beautiful (diamonds). However, the next part of the verse, which talks about dreaming of being born on a mountain on the moon where nothing grows or ever rots, suggests a deep sense of hopelessness and isolation. The only sliver of light in this dark dream is the daughter who is magnificent as a horse, yet even that seems far-fetched and unattainable. The final refrain, "Won't you come?" implies a desperate need for someone, anyone, to come to their aid.
Overall, Comfort Me is a haunting and introspective song that explores themes of depression, isolation and hopelessness. While the lyrics are ambiguous and open to interpretation, they convey a deep sense of despair and a need for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
With rocks in my dress
With heavy burdens weighing me down
And smoke in my hair
And tiredness consuming me
I walked into a lake
I sought refuge in the depths of the water
To get some sleep down in there
To escape from the stresses of life
Won't you come to comfort me?
Requesting for someone to ease my pain and sadness
With minnows in my belly
With feelings of emptiness and hunger
And deep in my veins
And rooted within me
The breath-robbin' lightning
The overwhelming and shocking emotions
Was making diamonds of rain
Was creating something beautiful from the pain
Dreamed I was born on a mountain on the moon
Imagined being in a distant and unattainable place
Where nothing grows or ever rots
Where there is no growth or decay
I dreamed that I had me a daughter
Had a vision of having a child
Who was magnificent as a horse
Who was strong and beautiful
Won't you come to comfort me?
Asking for someone's support during a difficult time
Won't you come?
Desiring companionship and solace
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK LINKOUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@graoumot9861
With rocks in my dress
And smoke in my hair
I walked into a lake
To get some sleep down in there
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
With minnows in my belly
And deep in my veins
The breath-robbin' lightning
Was making diamonds of rain
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
I dreamed I was born on a mountain on the moon
Where nothing grows or ever rots
I dreamed that I had me a daughter
Who was magnificent as a horse
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
Won't you come to comfort me?
@MarioGomez-nd2mx
Of youre here listening to this in 2024 youre awesome!
@RustinChole
God speed sir. You’re greatly missed.💔
@user-yt7zd6qx8f
It's a wonderful life Mark. You help make it so. ❤️
@static65days...
dear mr linkous....generations.will get you!
@TheMundaneman
Mark Linkous, you are missed!
@Em-mr6wu
Can't get this song out of my head the last week. . I had it on a CD that I've worn out from playing so much. So glad its on YT.
@bimholot
I can't understand how is it possible that this song has only 90 views :-/
@springisimeria942
754 now. But maybe the fact that nobody knows about Mark's music is one of the things that make it beautiful
@usernamesrtoostupid
More people listen to it. YouTube videos aren't always a good way to gauge popularity. Especially with music made before the rise of social media.
@letravaildegodard7537
One of my favorite from him.