Beth Orton - Magpie Lyrics






Magpie, magpie
I'm sitting here watching the world go by
I wonder do you ever question why

Oh crow, oh crow
I'm sitting here wondering what you know
You see more of the day than I could dream

And I do not know what to tell you
I do not know what to say to you
I do not know what will set you free

But it's a hard, hard fight
A hard, hard fight
And I'm turning this one in
I'm turning this one in
I won't turn back
I've seen the sign
I won't turn back
Not for anyone
I've seen the sign and I know what is mine

What a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie looks like
Yeah, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie looks like

Bluejay, bluejay
I don't think you mean quite what you say
I don't think you're the friend you claim to be

Oh crow, oh crow
Will you tell me please, tell me please what you know
You have seen more of the world than I could dream

I do not know what to tell you
I do not know what to say to you
I do not know what will set you free

But it's a hard, hard fight
A hard, hard fight
And I'm turning this one in
I'm turning this one in
And I won't turn back
I've seen the sign
I won't turn back
Not for anyone
I've seen the sign and I know why I'm free

What a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie looks like
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie looks like

Silence me and I won't be here anymore
Silence me and I won't be here anymore
You silence me and I won't be here anymore
Silence me and I won't be here anymore

What a lie what a lie what a lie what a lie what a lie
What a lie what a lie what a lie what a lie what a lie
What a lie what a lie what a lie what a lie what a lie
What a lie what a lie what a lie what a lie what a lie





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  1. A.... C....

    🌖🌚🌔 Harrowing yet nourishing.

  2. 1.... c....

    hypnotic

  3. M.... R....

    Beth always has such great drums and bass in her songs. I love that about her.

  4. M.... R....

    Synth-folk!!!

  5. S.... H....

    Basically bird songs are better 👌🏻🎶

  6. M.... R....

    How many people do you know that this song describes? Awesome art.

  7. j.... r....

    Queen beth

  8. j.... r....

    My name magpie Jay blue jay

  9. D.... D....

    Fabulous song 💚🎼

  10. E.... M....

    My favourit beth orton album!!!

  11. s.... ....

    filmed in the Great Sand Dunes National Park here in Colorado. Amazing place to visit.

  12. s.... d....

    No matter what has ever gone on in my life ,good /bad indiffernt all i have to do is listen to this Ladies voice and instantly im taken to a differnt place ..stunning

  13. k.... ....

    LIkey likey likey..............

  14. A.... A....

    Once again a great masterpiece by Beth Orton. Wow, just love this song, listened to it twice already.

  15. L.... A....

    My good friend just turned me on to this artist. I said to him that she almost instantly reminded me of the late Sandy Denny..he said that she list her as one of her influences!..Just listening to the beginning of this song, I became instantly hooked on her incredile voice..

  16. Z.... &....

    Love this, Beautiful x

  17. L.... L....

    Magic, magic, magic!

  18. k.... w....

    Beautiful so glad she's back

  19. J.... T....

    Amazing singer

  20. B.... M....

    God, I love Beth.

  21. A.... C....

    Espectacular!

  22. S.... T....

    she is just simply unique <3

  23. J.... ....

    I know Beth came first, but Beth Orton kinda sounds like an older Laura Marling. (COMPLIMENT!)

  24. s.... ....

    Ageless and timeless. Her music will forever stand the test of time. What a talent.

    s.... ....

    As well Kate Bush!

  25. S.... R....

    wow...

  26. r.... ....

    It blows my mind that someone can be this talented.
    Beautiful song, amazing voice.

  27. G.... M....

    Love her, love new album on vinyl! :)

  28. M.... W....

    female Nick Drake, lovely

  29. S.... S....

    That's what I call music! Superb song, great video I love this voice, hope she will come to Budapest some day!

  30. o.... ....

    absolutely beautiful song. go beth

  31. C.... C....

    Absolutely loving this beautiful song! Welcome back Beth! The wild Witchy woman suits you xo

  32. m.... ....

    I love the drums on this! plus the lyrics annndd... Beth Orton too of course! :D

  33. h.... c....

    beautiful...

  34. S.... C....

    Great album.

  35. 5.... ....

    Album review for this great new album at soakedinsound[dot]com

  36. r.... ....

    This is a great song!

  37. J.... D....

    I love you beth

  38. h.... ....

    Well, that was quick trip back to the Seventies. I see the film director has seen and enjoyed 'Begotten'.

    i plan on following this artist.

  39. E.... O....

    Love the sound and the mix of electronica and folk. Congrats on being chosen for the MPR's "The Current Song of the Day" program.

  40. b.... ....

    MASTERPIECE!!!!!

  41. b.... ....

    Go on to Facebook and check out Larry's New Music Cafe

  42. b.... ....

    Anyone who likes Beth Orton, similar artists, or new music in general should check out this site. You won't be disappointed.

  43. s.... ....

    The music is alright but her voice gets annoying after a few minutes.

  44. M.... ....

    Awesome & great song. The feel & imagery is perfectly matched. So happy to have a new CD from Beth Orton! I'm buying it tomorrow, along with Gemma Hayes, "Let It Break", & the new Garbage, "Not Your Kind Of People".

    Watch here, but support your bands/artists!!!

    (ThePoeslik: you are a troll, obviously. Only trolls take the time to trash without offering a critique. And yes, an up vote does not require this- only a down vote to support a negative review).

  45. �.... ....

    Splendid!

  46. p.... ....

    Viva Beth!!

  47. G.... M....

    Everyone musty agree how great to have Beth back!

  48. A.... ....

    I love you beth!!

  49. F.... D....

    absolutely cannot wait to see her in december! x

  50. F.... D....

    absolutely cannot wait to see her in december! x

  51. D.... W....

    Heard this on Radio 6 and as the other posters say "beautiful"

  52. T.... ....

    welcome back beth..thanks for addin`

  53. R.... W....

    such a beautiful flowing song

  54. T.... ....

    Very beautiful !

  55. M.... ....

    Great track, love the video too. Can't wait to hear the album.

  56. B.... K....

    WOW! Such a great song and beautifully shot video!

  57. G.... M....

    Love her! Great to see she is back with a new album.