(Lyrics: William Blake)
While he was willing to confess his artistic and spiritual visions to a degree that made him a madman in the judgement of his time (but a visionary idol ever since), this beautiful little poem by William Blake advocates a less outspoken policy, as far as getting to know each other in a love affair is concerned. The bitterness, regret and ultimate sadness of his words are universal though – who hasn’t talked too much in a similar situation? – and could only be sung to a bossa nova beat. Silently.
credits
from Every Wistful Waiting Star,
released November 30, 2014
Thomas Knobl: Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Bass, Programming
Kurt Kreikenbom: Vocals, Programming
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