Joshua James - Lawn Full Of Marigolds Lyrics






I moved myself west to find a philosophy
To learn my geography at best
Where the mountains are cold
The rain drops it's tears, I'm told
Amongst the ashes a heart of gold, they say
I guess it's best to imagine it that way

So I bought me a book to teach me the ways of god
To open my tarnished heart from it
Started praisin' the lord and talkin' in tongues and code
I did repairs on that broken road back home
I guess it's better than being alone

And now to death: I'm dying
To love: I'm trying
To god: I'm lying again
And to my ma: I've failed you
To my pa: I (always) blamed you
And to god: I have shamed you again

So I moved myself out, I pictured a better home
A lawn full of marigolds, I guess
I headed back east, started thinking my hope away
Depression was the one to stay since then
Now, I take pills to push it from my head
Yes, I take pills to push it from my head

And now to death: I'm dying
To love: I'm trying
To god: I'm lying again
And to my ma: I've failed you
To my pa: I (always) blamed you
And to god: I have shamed you again
To god: I have shamed you again
To god: I have shamed you again
Again





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  1. u.... ....

    Beautiful Song.

  2. S.... K....

    Good song
    To the answer of why he fails why you fail and why i fail.Its not in a feeling its not in your mind its in the ancient language over looked and left behind.Many are called few are chosen in this riddle will your everlasting soul find a place that is prepared for you.God bless you all my hope is you find this mystery.This is real not abstract and linearly perceived.

  3. A.... M....

    This song gives me the good hurt. And it hurts deep.

    A.... M....

    @***** I have met him before he was so cool.

  4. k.... f....

    his lyrics are pure soul magic

  5. A.... M....

    From reading the comments I can see the intelligence among Joshua James fans is more than that of Kesha or Beiber.

  6. E.... D....

    His songs touch my heart & soul... <3

  7. V.... ....

    @sunshine91671 Yes, me too.

  8. V.... ....

    @Rawrzies Seriously. Untouchable. He is a gift, truly.

  9. V.... ....

    @pigamous3 I am so incredibly glad you find the depth of love for Joshua James that I do. Thanks for your downloads, I've been enjoying them for awhile now. He is a true gem. (And that is a complete understatement!) There is something so incredibly special about his music, I can't even begin to put how it makes me feel into words. He is so real.

  10. R.... H....

    no not a bob dylan in whiteface--dylan was angry and nihilistic-james is his absolute opposite

  11. s.... ....

    Awesome song.... but there is no more shame for those who are in Christ Jesus & choose to walk in the Spirit; He washes away our shame; we don't have to walk in it.

  12. p.... ....

    @violetsugarlemons
    "Now to death: I'm dying...
    To love: I'm trying...
    To God: I'm lying again...
    And to my Ma: I've failed you...
    To my Pa: I [always] blamed you...
    And to God: I have shamed you again."

    The amazing thing about Joshua James is that he can make a very sad song sound incredibly beautiful and sometimes even happy.

  13. m.... ....

    A Bob Dylan white face?

  14. J.... L....

    This song is a-m-a-z-i-n-g.

  15. S.... S....

    You're amazing!!!

  16. e.... ....

    really really really love this song, though you're the cocaine was my favorite but this is even better, even while I though it was impossible!

    thanks for posting dude!

  17. s.... ....

    he & his lyrics leave me speechless....