My Quicksand
My Quicksand

Elton John - My Quicksand Lyrics

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My Quicksand Lyrics

I put my life on hold and took you home
Good sense shot down I placed you on a throne
Where was the wheel that kept me on the road
The force of nature preventing overload

So don't you know I've been dressed to kill
If you got the tools be careful what you build
When the arrow's in the bull's-eye every time
It's hard assuming that the archer's blind

My quicksand
Let me introduce you
To my final stand
I went to Paris once
I thought I had a plan
I woke up with an accent
I wound up in quicksand
My quicksand

I was full of foreign notions at the start
There was never once
When I was off my guard
For any ghost of every poet in the ground
There's one like me
To buy the guys a round

My quicksand
Let me introduce you
To my final stand
I went to Paris once
I thought I had a plan
I woke up with an accent
I wound up in quicksand
My quicksand

I'm going down
You and me together going down
It's not what I'd been told about this town
That when you least expect if you can drown
In quicksand
My quicksand

My quicksand
Let me introduce you
To my final stand
I went to Paris once
I thought I had a plan
I woke up with an accent
I wound up in quicksand
My quicksand
My quicksand

Writer(s): BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the writers of 'My Quicksand' by Elton John?

    The song 'My Quicksand' is written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, a legendary songwriting duo known for their long-standing collaboration and numerous hits over the years.

  2. Which album is 'My Quicksand' featured on?

    'My Quicksand' is featured on Elton John's album 'The Diving Board', which was released in 2013 after several delays. The album marks a return to a more minimalistic sound with piano, bass, and drums as suggested by producer T Bone Burnett.

  3. How was 'The Diving Board' album received by critics?

    'The Diving Board' was generally well-received by critics, earning a 71 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating favorable reviews. Critics praised the album for its focus and spare instrumentation, describing it as a great return to form for Elton John.

  4. What musical style does 'My Quicksand' reflect on 'The Diving Board'?

    'My Quicksand', like the rest of 'The Diving Board', reflects a piano-oriented musical style. This minimalist approach was a return to Elton John's roots, emphasizing the piano, and described by John as his most adult album.

  5. Why was the release of 'The Diving Board' album delayed?

    The release of 'The Diving Board' was delayed multiple times. Initial delays were for promotional reasons and later to allow Elton John to write new material after feeling dissatisfied with the album's balance. It eventually released in September 2013.

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