Mandolin Orange - Clover Tune Lyrics






You used to live untruly, so kindly
And it left; you're lying here in ruin
You cut the hand of a good friend
And you smile in all you're doing

Got a hole burning in your brain
Just north of the last line on a southbound train
Wonder why you look all over just to find a four-leaf clover
And as you pick it, it just withers away

But now you live so true
Mysterious and blue
Waking up each morning all alone
You sip black coffee but you hate the taste
And your crown of thorns weighs heavies at home

Got a hole burning in your heart
Where once before you love was overflowing
And you hate the sky for crying and you love the same sky when it's smiling
Peeking through the blinds is your only means of knowing

Are you not your mother's son?
Once on the run for throwing stones at old windows
But you live so freely
And you walk so easy
Leaning with whichever way the wind would blow





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  1. W.... T....

    Well done, first listen for me.

  2. P.... S....

    if it is possible to have a favorite among their tunes, this one is up there--beautiful!

  3. u.... c....

    You'll do great elliot :(

  4. J.... J....

    Sublime.

  5. K.... B....

    The only thing I don't like about this tune is the end(I have to rewind and listen again. Real genuine music! The world needs more of

  6. J.... B....

    elliots coke struggle brought me here.pity this song doesnt get more fame

  7. A.... P....

    Pretty sure it's a requirement to not wear shoes when playing with this band XD

  8. d.... d....

    Love iz love it...say to hello everboddy from Zadar CROATIA..GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL

  9. C.... ....

    i like how they have a 4 leaf clover on the piano

  10. C.... W....

    I stumbled upon this band while listening to Pandora and their song “wildfire” came on. Underground but I love it. Been too long since they’ve released new stuff

  11. r.... ....

    This memorable song and it's strong connotation to the ending of a career for the drug-addled captain. what a sad testament to the American dream where big pharmacy can lobby the government a kill our children with impunity

  12. J.... W....

    I heard this in the deadliest catch poor kid had a drug addiction threw away everything

  13. T.... W....

    Fkn Deadly!

  14. W.... ....

    Reminds me of gram and Emmy Lou

  15. M.... P....

    I can relate to Eliot and what he has faced the last couple of years trying to get his life back from an addition hard to kick hope he's doing well and I was in the same place he is.

  16. T.... W....

    Heard this on Elliot's addiction video. Had no idea who it was, man Google is a wonderful thing. This song brings such hope and cleanliness. It's amazing

  17. P.... ....

    Beautiful beautiful. And so is she. Maybe one day I can play a duet on my guitar with her. Them.

  18. n.... ....

    oh yeah this song rocks!!!! same thing here deadliest catch. Great song voice!!

  19. T.... W....

    Fkn Dig this tune.

  20. R.... ....

    Gosh... how do they always nail it?! So beautiful!

  21. B.... S....

    good job👍👍

  22. D.... S....

    absolutely lovely piece!!

  23. r.... c....

    Dying of cancer ..your song gives me hope ..x👍🏻

    r.... c....

    Stay strong all the best xo

    r.... c....

    russell collins Peace be with you Russell. Good energy your way....

    r.... c....

    russell collins hope u doing good bro. Hope u reply 🙏

    r.... c....

    russell collins God Bless you

    r.... c....

    Jägerbomb I’m thinking the worst but I really do hope he replies

  24. J.... P....

    Wow! Just BEAUTIFUL!

  25. C.... H....

    just awesome...

  26. r.... ....

    there's a sadness to the song that allows it to become something different to each and every one of us. we listen to the words as if they are going to tell something but it's a our story that it beckons to and the emptyness that we all feel when it slips away. Elusive dreams....

  27. e.... c....

    beautiful,.....I spent 2 hours finding out just who this was during the deadliest catch episode about elliot^s addicion problems.

    e.... c....

    took me 20 minutes but worth it!

    e.... c....

    Espen Carlsen check out there other stuff. Great duo

  28. t.... ....

    @94lt1hawk2 me too.. now has become my favorite song... I play it way up loud, windows down, coming home from the dragstrip at night

  29. S.... Z....

    Somewhere, Townes Van Zandt is smiling. This sounds just like one of his songs. Beautiful.

  30. J.... M....

    Good song-- very fitting for many of life's situations.

  31. n.... m....

    You used to live untruly, so kindly
    And it left, you're lying here in ruin
    You cut the hand of a good friend
    And you smile in all you're doing

    Got a hole burning in your brain
    Just north of the last line on a southbound train
    Wonder why you look all over just to find a four-leaf clover
    And as you pick it, it just withers away

    But now you live so true
    Mysterious and blue
    Waking up each morning all alone
    You sip black coffee but you hate the taste
    And your crown of thorns weighs heaviest at home

    Got a hole burning in your heart
    Where once before your love was overflowing
    And you hate the sky for crying and you love the same sky when it's smiling
    Peeking through the blinds is your only means of knowing

    Are you not your mother's son?
    Once on the run for throwing stones at old windows
    But you live so freely
    And you walk so easy
    Leaning with whichever way the wind would blow

    n.... m....

    you da real mvp :D

    n.... m....

    People who do this for the other listeners are the best people

  32. T.... P....

    Man this song is amazing! Brings a tear to my eye and I don't even know exactly why.

  33. S.... P....

    awesome I had to down load shazam to find out who sing this on deadliest catch so went an order there album love it

  34. J.... B....

    If I die singing this song, I would die happy. Can't wait to see you folks in Portland, Maine!!!

  35. J.... M....

    Awesome song, I definitely will belooking into their music for more

  36. L.... D....

    Heard this on Deadliest Catch as well and fell in love with it and his voice! Thank you Shazam, lol

  37. L.... H....

    I heard about these guys on Deadliest Catch as well.  Do yourself a favor and listen to Trampled By Turtles "Widowers Heart".  Good stuff and I've become a huge fan of Trampled.

  38. M.... ....

    Wow...its have been a very long time that a song didnt touch me like this!
    where are tabs...anybody!

  39. R.... ....

    I was brought here by Deadliest Catch also, man I love the show, and I love the perfect tunes they select for the show, just like this one! <3

  40. N.... W....

    This is a lovely song. I got stabbed and nearly died on Saturday night. Although it makes me more depressed than I was before I feel like there is a different meaning to life now. Songs like this make me appreciate the things that are really important to me. Can't really listen to it without tearing up though, coming from a hip hop head lol. Only oldschool and intellectual like jmt though nothing like the crap you hear today.

  41. S.... B....

    PS the harmony on this is so incredible. Can feel your hearts in this song...

  42. S.... B....

    In Love with this Song, heard it s well on Deadliest Catch... Hope Elliot gets the Help he needs.. Beautiful, Haunting and great story telling...

  43. E.... W....

    Sign me up for another one who heard the song on Deadliest Catch and loved it from the first bar.  Thank God for Shazam song recognition ap I have on my smartphone.  It led me here, and has taken me a lot of other great places with the music I hear during my daily life.  I just NOW found out these guys are going to be in the Colorado area starting tomorrow, and only a coupe of hours away from where I live!!!  R O A D  T R I P!!!!

  44. M.... J....

    Loved it also heard it on deadliest catch 😊 i wish i could add it to my phones playlist 

    M.... J....

    @Michelle Jones you can with http://www.youtube-mp3.org its amazing I've been using it to add songs to my iPhone it automatically loads the songs into my iTunes try it out and let me know what you think

  45. J.... M....

    So amazing my new favorite song, love it.

  46. e.... ....

    So glad Shazam was able to pick this up so quick at the end of Deadliest Catch. Beautiful voices! Come to Kansas City! People will love you here!

  47. A.... T....

    Took me an hour to find this G'dammit :D

  48. T.... B....

    Deadliest Catch! Great song.

  49. G.... S....

    I JUST LOVE THE TUNES THAT THEY FIND FOR DEADLIEST CATCH..ND I WASNT ANYLESS WITH THEIR SONG CHOICE..
    I GOOGLED IT...BIN PLAYING IT ALL DAY..
    JUST BEAUTIFUL

  50. 9.... ....

    Caught this at the end of Deadliest Catch. Great song!

    9.... ....

    Same me :)

    9.... ....

    SAME BRO!

    9.... ....

    Most of the time its easy to find a song if you listen to it carefully and write down what you hear. I wrote "Used to live untruly so kindly and left lying here in ruin" down and searched 4 it. Boom first search result was it. If nothings find simply add "lyrics" to it and try again. Works nearly every time 4 me.

    9.... ....

    @Sherwood Forest ha, same here... guess were all kindred spirits here anyway. Reminded me of Townes Van Zandt.

  51. C.... L....

    I wasn't expecting to hear something like THIS.  Beautifully haunting.  TY for doing what you do.

  52. A.... C....

    who dis-liked wtf are you dumb? or deaf?

  53. c.... p....

    l be luvin' me some OM sough hard!!!

  54. P.... G....

    Tabs please! I beg you!

  55. 4.... ....

    What a fine video...beautifully sung & done...BRAVO!!!

  56. C.... R....

    Such an Incredible Deep song ~ Pulls my Soul! LOVE Mandolin Orange and though I love All of their music ~ and there are many tunes Much more Fun and Jammin'. THIS is my Favorite And When I hear it Live it brings a tear to my cheek! <3 MO

  57. J.... ....

    Y'all should absolutely play at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. You would fit right in.
    Your music is fantastic.

  58. M.... O....

    Bravi, bravi, bravi...

  59. c.... ....

    awesome job. I really enjoy listening to you guys. I'm from southern IL and just found out about your music and love it all. Keep making soulful music.

  60. B.... R....

    Gives me chills.

  61. m.... ....

    Y'all sounded great last night at Lowe Mill !

  62. T.... D....

    once again, a really awesome performance between two really honest voices.