Liner notes
I think about death quite a bit, and in this house we often talk about what it would be like to be alone after loss. In my Noble Idiocy I proclaim that I’d like to outlive Kym, to save her from the burden of being alone.
This song explores the grim reality of what it would actually be like to be alone after loss - how easy it would be to lose the will to continue, and to create a convenient narrative of acceptance and release.
I was very happy to be able to deploy my secret weapon on this track. Kym has been my hero and my saviour for the past 26 years, and it was an absolute joy to have her joins us toward the end of the song, calling down from the stars.
I also had the privilege of having Crumpet (from Hot Pink Halo) adding violin and recorder, and mixing the song for me.
Thank you all for listening, sharing, supporting, and inviting me to be better than I was 8 weeks ago. Each and every one of you should look at yourself in a mirror and know that before you is the image of greatness.
This song explores the grim reality of what it would actually be like to be alone after loss - how easy it would be to lose the will to continue, and to create a convenient narrative of acceptance and release.
I was very happy to be able to deploy my secret weapon on this track. Kym has been my hero and my saviour for the past 26 years, and it was an absolute joy to have her joins us toward the end of the song, calling down from the stars.
I also had the privilege of having Crumpet (from Hot Pink Halo) adding violin and recorder, and mixing the song for me.
Thank you all for listening, sharing, supporting, and inviting me to be better than I was 8 weeks ago. Each and every one of you should look at yourself in a mirror and know that before you is the image of greatness.
I’ve said some hurtful words and been in fist fights
I guess I could’ve been more if I tried
but every thing I did I wouldn’t replace
I haven’t travelled all the earth
the truth of things is I’ve seen barely nothing
but everywhere I’ve been I shared with you
and I would not have had it any other way
and now I’m ready to climb
the stairway to the stars
I know that’s where you are
waiting for me
I know I’ve had a decent run
I’ve had my ups and downs and lost less than I’ve won
and though I know it wasn’t always fair
I know that I was at my best when you were there
but since you left me here alone
the seeds we planted have refused to grow
and even though you are the soil
without your voice there is no reason for this at all
and now I’m ready to climb
the stairway to the stars
I know that’s where you are
waiting for me
you’re ready to climb
to be by my side
no lovers’ lament
begin your ascent
together again
