Shauf, Andy - Martha Sways Lyrics

Martha sways is one of my favorite songs. The lyrics are incredibly beautiful. Great work of art.
The whole album is on my all time top ten list. And will always be. Hugs and kisses to Andy.

If you like Andy Shauf, listen to this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPJjIUkjQ8M

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Does anyone know what tuning this is?

Drop B i believe. So step and a half down for full guitar and then the normal E string to B.

Such an incredible song and album, I'm a bit surprised Andy hasn't gained more traction. I only recently found his music and it's just phenomenal.

Elliot Smith would’ve been proud. What a talent.

This is a love song about someone who he had previous loved.
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martha's thin pretty just like you - Martha reminds him of his lover
i held her close like i held you - How he held his lover

martha sways and i follow suit - He's not thinking about the present, he is stuck thinking about his ex-lover, but his body still moves almost like a robot
she fills my glass and i toss it back - He downs his glass as soon as she gives it to him, meaning he wants to escape
into the space that once held you - The drink goes into his body and soul, just like he held his lover, in his soul.

and dance dance to the radio while the devil takes control - The devil being the thoughts inside his head, he is overcome with sadness

there's a weight holding me down - the weight of the memories and emotions associated with his ex-lover
martha says it's all in my head - true
i look at the lights dancing in her eyes - he is mesmerized by this which deepens his thoughts
and i wanna die dancing in her eyes - he realizes his own thoughts, he wants to die because he hates the situation he is in, grieving heavily over an ex-lover

martha spins and i catch her hand - Suddenly jointing him to think of the present
she smiles and laughs bringing me back - Where he finally snaps out of his negative thoughts and returns to Martha

Solid interpretation

only 686 likes?

Any other songs with this same theme(letting go of past love)?

Jackson browne - the pretender

Lovely.. I share it and more music on: www.facebook.com/hitdayy :)

What an album.

The last 4 tracks are my favorites... #1 To You, #2 Martha Sways #3...

"she smiles and laughs
bringing me back..."

I love this song and not just because it's a martha song

The strings arrangements (1:46) are incredibles !!!

Woman by John Lennon

this is beautiful

This song makes me feel all kinda ways

Deeance deeance to reeadio.

This intimacy brings me American Football vibes... sweet end to an soft album

you can do it andy

1:35 is that a joy division reference?

martha's thin
pretty just like you
i held her close
like i held you

martha sways
and i follow suit
she fills my glass

and i toss it back
into the space that once held you

and dance dance to the radio
while the devil takes control
dance dance to the radio
while the devil takes control


there's a weight
holding me down
martha says
it's all in my head
i look at the lights
dancing in her eyes
and i wanna die
dancing in her eyes

dance dance to the radio
while the devil takes control
dance dance to the radio
while the devil takes control
dance dance to the radio
while the devil takes control
dance dance to the radio
while the devil takes control

martha spins
and i catch her hand
she smiles and laughs
bringing me back

Thanks for putting the lyrics up. Just one edit: I think the first line is "Martha's thin, pretty just like you".

Okay thanks! :)

@Nat L On apple Music it says "Martha stands"

oh my god

Oh my Goard, with Andy‘s words 😊

Sounds like Bright Eyes a little bit. I dig it, though.

i look at the lights
dancing in her eyes
and i wanna die
dancing in her eyes

its pretty damn good

So wonderfull ! Just came to discover your music, that makes
me feel so good...

It's not so much that he borrowed it, it's a reference. The song is playing at the party.

this song is bloody amazing. lullaby to my ears

Lol. . he's his own thing but I see he borrowed that line !

Claire Morales which line?

dance, dance to the radio

Joy division much?

i was wondering if he meant it on purpose

you are seriously disturbed if you can listen to this and that's all you have to comment, jesus christ

Taylor King you naughty sneaky thing you!

it's just one line for Christ's sake!