Coffee and Cigarettes
from Take One by South of North
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The last two verses are pretty much the story behind this song. I'm sure there's some existential meaning to the whole thing but the last two verses are quite literal. That happened. Just like that. It sucked but I got over it.
In hindsight, I'm totally on her side. I was a nerd when I was little. Not one of the cool nerds who are really into hip stuff and will rule the earth but one of the ones it was kind of embarrassing to be around.
So if she's reading this, I'm sorry for putting you on the spot. That must have been really awkward.
My bad.
In hindsight, I'm totally on her side. I was a nerd when I was little. Not one of the cool nerds who are really into hip stuff and will rule the earth but one of the ones it was kind of embarrassing to be around.
So if she's reading this, I'm sorry for putting you on the spot. That must have been really awkward.
My bad.
lyrics
I never grew into coffee and cigarettes
I never learned how to dance
I never grew into black licorice
But I'll take a spot of rum in my tea
I never grew into coffee and cigarettes
I kinda wish someone would teach me how to dance
I've only got one left foot, I never grew into the other one
The only move I know how to do is sway in time
Back and forth and back and forth...
I was in love with the prettiest girl
For three long years in my first school
Back when I thought cute gifts and kind words
Could win your heart for me
Left a little stone angel on your doorstep
Bought it myself, wrapped it up for christmastime
Wore my heart on my sleeve next time I saw you
But you broke my little kid heart
Back and forth and back and forth...
I never learned how to dance
I never grew into black licorice
But I'll take a spot of rum in my tea
I never grew into coffee and cigarettes
I kinda wish someone would teach me how to dance
I've only got one left foot, I never grew into the other one
The only move I know how to do is sway in time
Back and forth and back and forth...
I was in love with the prettiest girl
For three long years in my first school
Back when I thought cute gifts and kind words
Could win your heart for me
Left a little stone angel on your doorstep
Bought it myself, wrapped it up for christmastime
Wore my heart on my sleeve next time I saw you
But you broke my little kid heart
Back and forth and back and forth...
credits
from Take One,
released November 30, 2012
Written, recorded, and produced by Zola McAdie
Written, recorded, and produced by Zola McAdie
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South of North Ontario
Smooth finger picking and percussive guitar rhythms reinforce illustrative lyrics, making you cry with one line and laugh
with the next.
A vibrant and emotive singer, troubadour South of North is a new face in Canadian Folk Music. He brings a fresh perspective founded in folk music’s traditional roots and Toronto’s indie/alternative flare.
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Nov 2013 -
Nov 2012
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