Seth Avett has released 3 albums under the moniker of "Darling", or "Timothy Seth Avett as Darling".
The first, To Make the World Quiet, was recorded in the winter of 2001 and self released shortly thereafter.
In 2002, he also self-released another album, Killing the Headlamps.
His latest solo release, The Mourning, the Silver, The Bell, is also his most successful to date. Released by Ramseur Records in 2006, the record is now out of print, along with its two companions. The last copies of The Mourning, The Silver, The Bell available were sold in December, 2008 during a 3-night residency at Asheville, NC's The Orange Peel.
About Love
Timothy Seth Avett as Darling Lyrics
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And laid my tired bones out on the grass
My dad says that all things will pass
Well at least he's right about love
My boss is a good man he makes lots of rules
And he gets so frustrated with all of his tools
He said, "My God nothing around here works"
Yeah at least he's right about love
I'm laughing so hard my sides start to split
Well I cannot be told and I will not admit
That no one else thinks it's a joke
Well at least I'm right about love
Well I don't trust you or anyone else
And I don't trust my mind when I'm all by myself
And I don't trust the look in your eyes
When you say you're in love
Yeah when you say you're in love
Since everyone dies and no ones to blame
My life is a joke, my death is the same
And every last breath that I draw
Tells the story of love
Yeah every last breath that I draw
Tells the story of love
The song "About Love" by Timothy Seth Avett as Darling is a poignant reflection on the complexities and contradictions of love. The lyrics capture a sense of weariness and resignation, as the singer seems to be grappling with the fleeting nature of love and the difficulties of trusting others. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer taking a last drink from a half-empty glass and laying their tired bones out on the grass. This sets the scene for a contemplative and introspective song.
The second verse introduces the idea of rules and frustration, with the boss character complaining that nothing around him works. The line "at least he's right about love" suggests that even though everything else might be a mess, there is some truth to be found in the uncertainties of love. The third verse is perhaps the most playful, with the singer laughing so hard their sides start to split. This is contrasted with the idea that no one else thinks it's a joke, underscoring the idea that love can be a solitary and isolating experience.
The fourth verse takes a more serious turn, as the singer admits to not trusting anyone, including themselves. This is further underscored by the line "And I don't trust the look in your eyes/When you say you're in love." The final verse brings everything full circle, as the singer reflects on the inevitability of death and how every last breath tells the story of love. Overall, "About Love" is a deeply reflective and honest song that captures the complexities and contradictions of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my last drink from a half empty glass
I had the last sip of my drink, which was not completely full
And laid my tired bones out on the grass
I rested my exhausted body on the ground
My dad says that all things will pass
My father expresses that everything in life has an end
Well at least he's right about love
This statement belies a degree of skepticism about the reliability of everything else but love
My boss is a good man he makes lots of rules
My employer is an honorable person who sets many regulations
And he gets so frustrated with all of his tools
He becomes very exasperated with all of his instruments or methods of doing things at work
He said, "My God nothing around here works"
He exclaimed that absolutely nothing is functioning efficiently at his place of work
Yeah at least he's right about love
Once again, the singer reverently regards the accuracy of love as compared to other areas of life
I'm laughing so hard my sides start to split
I'm laughing uncontrollably to the point that I can feel pain in my abdominal region
Well I cannot be told and I will not admit
I'm resistant to being told anything or acknowledging anything my naysayers might have to say about me or my beliefs
That no one else thinks it's a joke
Few or none of the people around me respond to my humor positively or find it amusing
Well at least I'm right about love
The singer again asserts his confidence in the accuracy of his judgment as it relates to love
Well I don't trust you or anyone else
I don't believe in the reliability of you or anybody else
And I don't trust my mind when I'm all by myself
I feel uneasy in my own company and cannot rely on my own thinking when alone
And I don't trust the look in your eyes
I'm skeptical about what you are conveying through your eye contact
When you say you're in love
I question the sincerity of your statement that you are in love
Since everyone dies and no ones to blame
Because everyone ultimately passes away, no single person can be held responsible for the state of things in the world
My life is a joke, my death is the same
My existence is ridiculous and my inevitable demise will also be so
And every last breath that I draw
Every final exhalation I make
Tells the story of love
Suggests that the broad arc of my life is driven by, or at least rooted in, love
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@atay4sale
I don't think I would've ever discovered the Avett's if it weren't for the fact that I know what it's like to be alone or left or lost. They've helped me through some of my hardest times and the truth is, If I had always been happy, I wouldn't of been able to discover the beauty of songs such as this...
@rockview1
One of the greatest songs ever written..I love the simple beauty of Mr. Timothy Seth Avett..A true legend way ahead of his time..
@jasonoller9592
Watching this in 2022 and still as excited as when I first watched as a college kid in 2011. Avett Brothers for life!
@bengroelke1386
What a vocal range!!! If anyone deserves it's Seth Avett, no one could utilize that voice better. What a masterpiece, the lyrics, the melody, the... everything! It's just soooo damn good
@grassic
I'm inclined to think thats one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard
@ceinwynhightower6591
Walking backwards, singing, with guitar in hand through empty rooms...so simple, yet I am completely moved by this, his words and magnificent voice!! I'm left thinking and feeling, which is what a great song does!/: )
@elreysincorona
Simply amazing... This guy's talent and his willingness to share it are a gift to us all
@LulaRoo17
I can't stop listening to this. Seth, I love you and your beautiful voice.
@mrseanog9
Simple and amazing, The Avett Brothers make it effortless!
@JackiMurray4
His voice always moves me. And the simplicity and purity of both the song and video are Seth to a T. Love!!!!!