Betty came by on her way, said she had a word to say
About things today, and fallen leaves.
Said she hadn't heard the news, hadn't had the time to choose
A way to lose, but she believes.
Going to see the river man, going to tell him all I can
About the plan, for lilac time.
If he tells me all he knows about the way his river flows
And all night shows in summertime. Betty said she prayed today, for the sky to blow away
Or maybe stay, she wasn't sure.
For when she thought of summer rain, calling for her mind again
She lost the pain and stayed for more.
Going to see the river man, going to tell him all I can
About the ban on feeling free.
If he tells me all he knows about the way his river flows
I don't suppose it's meant for me.
Oh, how they come and go
Oh, how they come and go.


lyrics NICK DRAKE/voice BOY GEORGE/strings OUR NIGE

6 comments:

Mel said...

Shoot--it's early and I don't wanna click and awaken himself....... But the photos (as always) are lovely.
And I was to the river Tuesday.

I'll have to go again.....and again..

Mel said...

Wow you rearrange a whole lot! Always something new to see. :-)

I, Like The View said...

was thinking of having a poll. . . whatd'yareckon? tis been ages since we had a poll. . .

did you click the toon? very soft and quiet and lovely!

methinks

hope you did too

(-:

Mel said...

Actually, I did....and then a second time when I returned tonight. LOL NO respect for the sleeping, I know!

Very lovely.
I enjoy Nigel's 'Seasons' CD--himself notsomuch (I think it's the personality more than the music--ohhh....he makes pretty music!).

:-)

mig said...

I'm not a total fan of Nige's seasons but I used to like him when he was a spikey kid.
This is lovely.

I, Like The View said...

I did had encounters with him, in the 80s (when I was going out with The Violinist) - he's just like the writing/warnings on his tin

and still is, decades later

how wonderful for him that he's enjoys what he does! (The violinist is now a barrister)