Marling, Laura - Wild Once Lyrics






They put my hands in water
Told me I'm a god
I might be someone's daughter
Might be somewhat odd

But I was wild once
I know I can't forget it
I was wild, chasing stones

The martyr who feels the fire
And the child who knows his name
They remember that there's something wild
And it's something you can't explain
Oh it's something you can't explain

They are wild
And they can't forget it
They are wild, chasing stones

It's hard if you can't change it
It's worse if you don't try
You will sit down to explain it
And you're constantly asking why
You are constantly asking why

Well, you are wild
And you must remember
You are wild, chasing stones

Does no one understand you?
Is that tired and familial long?
You must change what hands you
Give me something to go on
Give me something to go on

You are wild
And I won't forget it
You are wild, chasing stones

There is something just beneath
There is something just beneath
Something shy and hard to see
It's a ring that is clean
It's a ring





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  1. A.... t....

    Anyone else finding that the playback is stuttering a bit on this wonderful song?

  2. d.... ....

    Sounds a bit like Vampire Weekend

  3. R.... A....

    They put my hands in water
    Told me I'm a god
    I might be someone's daughter
    Might be somewhat odd

    But I was wild once
    And I can't forget it
    I was wild, chasing stones

    The martyr who feels the fire
    And the child who knows his name
    They remember that there's something wild
    And it's something you can't explain
    Oh it's something you can't explain

    They are wild
    And they can't forget it
    They are wild, chasing stones

    It's hard if you can't change it
    It's worse if you don't try
    You will sit down to explain it
    And you're constantly asking why
    You are constantly asking why

    Well, you are wild
    And you must remember
    You are wild, chasing stones

    Does no one understand you?
    Is that tired and familial long?
    You must change what hands you
    Give me something to go on
    Give me something to go on

    You are wild
    And I won't forget it
    You are wild, chasing stones

    Well there is something just beneath
    There is something just beneath
    Something shy and hard to see
    It's a ring that is clean
    It's a ring

    R.... A....

    you know the lyrics are too good when you read them faster than the song

  4. J.... ....

    Woah, this is beautiful

  5. p.... T....

    Anyone here cuz of Dodie? I really like that too!

  6. J.... H....

    Masterpiece of an album & masterpiece of a song.

  7. c.... ....

    Wow this is beautiful!

  8. m.... h....

    My favourite track. Puts me in a daze. The way the strings occur. Also in a day when so many English musicians are doing their best to sound American accent-wise, I adore the fact that Laura is being true to herself and enunciating properly. Such a gorgeous album from start to finish.

    m.... h....

    I think songs inspired by her time in America are sung in an appropriate accent and UK inspired songs same. Simple as

  9. M.... S....

    I love the way her accent pops out at the beginning. They put my hands in WAUTUH. I might be someone's DAUGHTUH. Also the song is beautiful.

  10. A.... M....

    This song speaks volumes, I want to Write songs with you.

  11. A.... P....

    This one does not sound like pray for me, really, but every time I hear "the child who knows his name" I think of "how does a child know where mother's weakness goes"
    both amazing songs.
    Laura is my favorite artist. Although I find great songs in each one of her albuns, A creature I don't know is still my favorite as a whole

  12. d.... ....

    don't know if this or "the valley" is my favorite track

    d.... ....

    It's a tough one. Think I'd have to go with The Valley, though.

    d.... ....

    Yeah...thats hard to say.

  13. m.... ....

    Short Movie is still my favorite album by Laura. I like this one but nothing compares to Short Movie

    m.... ....

    Might have to agree with that. At least 5 songs from Short Movie strike me as timeless.

  14. R.... N....

    I listened to this whole album this morning. It's a work of art.

  15. S.... P....

    Wow!!! Wonderful Music Composition.