I’m going to tell you
I might as well do
Some of the painful facts of life
‘cause what you don’t know
The way the world goes
Nobody else will put you right
And when you first start
You’re trying so hard
To get ahead and don’t look back
And then you realise
It’s nearly midnight
You’re going to soon run out of track
So give me back my life
Just give me back my life
Just give me back the life I had
Give me back my life
Just give me back my life
Just give me back the life I loved
Give me back my life
Just give me back my life
Just give me back the life I had
Give me back my life
Just give me back my life
Just give me back the life I loved
And every weekend
It’s what you can’t spend
Because it all went yesterday
You’ve done a lifetime
To meet a deadline
That didn’t matter either way
So give me back my life
Just give me back my life
Just give me back the life I had
Give me back my life
Just give me back my life
Just give me back the life I loved
Give me back my life
Just give me back my life
Just give me back my precious life
Give me back my life
Just give me back my life
Just give me back the life I had
Written by William Jones
Published by Summerhouse Music Ltd
credits
from Spangleland,
released July 28, 2011
William Jones: voice, acoustic guitar
Katherine Dow Blyton: voice
Richard Buckton: electric guitar
Jon Kirby: keyboards
Edwin Pearson: bass
Martin Parker: drums
Introspective, homespun folk tunes from John Donne that feel informed by the sugary bleakness of '80s and '90s indie pop. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 1, 2023
”Seawheel Acoustic” delivers captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics in songs that are equal parts soothing and enchanting. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 10, 2023
The new EP from Steve Gunn pairs the guitarist with Mdou Moctar, Circuit des Yeux, Bing & Ruth, and more for five evocative songs. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 7, 2022
A re-envisioning of Tony Rice's classic album "Church Street Blues" from Brooklyn progressive bluegrass quartet Punch Brothers. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 19, 2022
Recorded live at St Buryan Church, the latest from Sarah McQuaid is a showcase for the simple power of voice & guitar. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 16, 2021