no hard feelings

this song came on the radio when i was driving downtown and it really touched me, heart and soul.  i can't say exactly why, other than that it was honest.  it wasn't trying too hard and steered clear of both saccharine sweet or depressing, striking me instead as just a warm, glowing middle that made me think the lyrics could hold true for anyone.  it's by the avett brothers on their newest album "true sadness" and it's called "no hard feelings."  i'll type the lyrics out for you below and also include a link to the music video.

when my body won't hold me anymore and it finally lets me free will i be ready?
when my feet won't walk another mile and my lips give their last kiss goodbye
will my hands be steady?
when i lay down my fears my hopes and my doubts,
the rings on my fingers and the keys to my house with no hard feelings...

when the sun hangs low in the west and the light in my chest won't be kept held at bay any longer
when the jealousy fades away and it's ash and dust for cash and lust
and it's just hallelujah
and love in the thoughts and love in the words
love in the songs they sing in the church
and no hard feelings

Lord knows they haven't done much good for anyone
kept me afraid and cold with so much to have and hold

when my body won't hold me anymore and it finally lets me free where will i go?
will the trade winds take me south through Georgia grain or tropical rain
or snow from the heavens?
will i join with the ocean blue or run into the Savior true
and shake hands laughing and walk through the night straight to the light
holding the love i've known in my life and no hard feelings...

under the curving sky i'm finally learning why
it matters for me and you to say it and mean it too
for life and its loveliness and all of its ugliness
good as it's been to me i have no enemies...

music video "no hard feelings"

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