Among the Leaves
Among the Leaves

Sun Kil Moon - Among the Leaves Lyrics

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May 29, 2012
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Among the Leaves Lyrics

A pillow lays on cold cement
A blanket by a broken vent
She's there a while
And then she's gone

I'm away for weeks
Arrive at night
She hears my steps
Turns off the light and runs

No mind at all, more space than I need
It's just me among the weeds
Among the ghosts
Among the leaves

We've never met but she's a girl
Romance paper books
The floor is covered
In long blonde curls

On afternoons I walk the graves
The rusted cars, the mine shaft caves
See a girl sadly unkempt
A child of neglect

Under moons I pass the tombs
Cross the highways, smell the fumes
See a girl frighteningly gaunt
Somebody didn't want
How do I tell her I don't care
If she sleeps downstairs?

I see her on my errand runs
Looking nervous like a young Mia Farrow
Walk along the gas stops
Window browsing pawn shops
Guns, bows and arrows
Up on past the Halfway house
Past the signs Eighty South
Buttercup and Carrows
Drinking Wild Irish Rose
At the dead end of the road
Sleeping with the sparrows

When evening comes I play guitar
For the planets and the stars
I leave the porch light on
Like I do when I'm gone
Winter, spring, summer, fall
Basement's yours, have a ball
There's always room for you there
Really baby I don't care

Writer(s): Mark Edward Kozelek
Copyright(s): Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Among the Leaves'?

    The lyrics for 'Among the Leaves' were written by Mark Edward Kozelek, the founding member of Sun Kil Moon.

  2. When was 'Among the Leaves' released?

    'Among the Leaves' was released on May 29, 2012, as part of Sun Kil Moon's fifth studio album of the same name.

  3. What kind of guitar is predominantly used in 'Among the Leaves'?

    'Among the Leaves,' like much of Sun Kil Moon's work, features a nylon-string guitar played by Mark Kozelek.

  4. How does Mark Kozelek approach recording his songs?

    Mark Kozelek records his songs quickly after writing them without making demos. He prefers to capture his first instincts and avoid overthinking or overproducing his music.

  5. What themes are explored in 'Among the Leaves'?

    'Among the Leaves' explores themes related to life as a touring musician, including stress, travel, and personal reflections. The song paints vivid imagery of neglected places and people encountered along these journeys.

  6. How was 'Among the Leaves' received by critics upon its release?

    'Among the Leaves' received generally favorable reviews from critics. It has a Metacritic score of 72 based on 23 reviews. Critics praised its lyrical content and raw emotional depth while noting its less polished production compared to previous albums.

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