Monday, January 21, 2008

song of the week-guided by voices 'jar of cardinals'


somehow i missed this song over the years. you know, i know it, but... it never made much of an impact until today. then it hit me! wow. sad and funny. just really simple and pretty. i don't know what else to say. it's on 'vampire on titus'. 4-tracked. the best way to record a song. and those great intertwining vocals at the end. as gorgeous in their own way as 'god only knows'. take a listen to this one. it just might make your day.


Jar of Cardinals


Droves of growers rolling by

In the trees and way below

Simple factors foiling time

Never did we seem to know

She was high and I was low

Sitting in our bungalow

Eating something wonderful

Never ever getting full

Nests of crows are hoarding coins

In the competition zone

Hush now seedling, don't you cry

Maybe I'll be coming home quite soon for you

Quite sinful you...

1 comment:

MO'SH said...

Holy shit! I've overlooked it as well! Just the title alone is gold!