NELL SMITH – POWERFUL VULNERBILITY

My husband just showed me this beautiful version of The Ship Song by Nell Smith and Flaming lips. It is really very moving, with such a lovely lightness of touch. Nell has such a powerfully vulnerable presence. Her version of Girl in Amber is quite amazing. Nell, we love you here at The Vampires Wife and look forward to seeing more! Love Susie x

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SwgrYF0rG4

 

The Ship Song 

Come sail your ships around me
And burn your bridges down
We make a little history, baby
Every time you come around

Come loose your dogs upon me
And let your hair hang down
You are a little mystery to me
Every time you come around

We talk about it all night long
We define our moral ground
But when I crawl into your arms
Everything, it comes tumbling down

Come sail your ships around me
And burn your bridges down
We make a little history, baby
Every time you come around

Your face has fallen sad now
For you know the time is nigh
When I must remove your wings
And you, you must try to fly

Come sail your ships around me
And burn your bridges down
We make a little history, baby
Every time you come around

Come loose your dogs upon me
And let your hair hang down
You are a little mystery to me
Every time you come around

Come sail your ships around me

And burn your bridges down

We make a little history, baby

Every time you come around

 

Written by Nick Cave