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Laura Marling — Devil's Spoke
Album: I Speak Because I Can
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Released: 2010
Length: 3:24
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That I might be a part of this,
Ripple on water from a lonesome drip,
A fallen tree that witnessed me,
Him alone, him and me.

And that life itself could not aspire,
To have someone be so admired,
I threw creation to my kin,
With a silence broken by a whispered wind.

All of this can be broken,
All of this can be broken,
Hold your devil by his spoke and spin him to the ground.

Root to root and tip to tip,
I look at him my country drip,
Leathered up by all his fears,
But someone brought you close to tears.

Many trains and many miles,
Brought you to me on this sunny isle
And what of which you wish to speak,
Have you come here to rescue me?

All of this can be broken,
All of this can be broken,
Hold your devil by his spoke and spin him to the ground.

But the love of your life lives, but lies no more
Than where she lay your f lowers grows,
The arms that fed and the babes that wed,
The backs that bled keeping her in tow,

But I am your keeper,
And I hold your face away from light,
I am yours 'till they come,
I am yours 'till they come.

Eye to eye, nose to nose,
Ripping off each others clothes in a most peculiar way.
Eye to eye, nose to nose,
Ripping off each others clothes in a most peculiar way.
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 themusicroob wrote:

Hold your devil by the scrotum...


No thanks; you go ahead. 
Posted 10 months ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Enjoy hearing her on RP.  Very talented artist imo.  Would love to hear songs off Once I Was an Eagle as well.
Posted 1 year ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
Where exactly is the Devil's spoke located?  Asking for a friend...
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 themusicroob wrote:

Hold your devil by the scrotum...




HaHa - just checked the lyrics cos that's what I heard too  
Posted 1 year ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
 themusicroob wrote:

Hold your devil by the scrotum...



I'm glad you wrote that, I thought I was the only one that thought I heard that.
Posted 2 years ago by ipestell    [ Reply ]
We saw Laura Marling at Birmingham Symphony Hall (UK Birmingham) - what a joy and privilege.
Posted 3 years ago by heuterm    [ Reply ]
I can but not speak much, also dont like to do devil or devil's spoke... :D
Posted 5 years ago by taklalaratar    [ Reply ]
Hold your devil by the scrotum...
Posted 7 years ago by themusicroob    [ Reply ]
 Giselle62 wrote:
This is much much like "It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding) Bob Dylan. That's okay.

 
It's a pretty traditional style of British folk music, which precedes Mr. Zimmerman by several hundred years.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 jatkins679 wrote:
Again? Really? Are you trying to drive listeners away?

 
I agree Miss/Ms/Mrs/Mr 679.
Posted 9 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 janac13 wrote:
For some reason this song speaks so strong to my soul. It often makes me want to dance and twirl while at the same time to burst into tears....{#Drunk}
 
I saw a real life whirling Dervish show on a cruise down the Nile once.  If you have never seen one, it is a must see...
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
wow i've never heard this girl before where is she from? i would sure like to hear more!
Posted 10 years ago by Lauriea    [ Reply ]
For some reason this song speaks so strong to my soul. It often makes me want to dance and twirl while at the same time to burst into tears....{#Drunk}
Posted 10 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
want to hear her grow, has it , hope she survives the game , can only get better...{#Guitarist}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananajam}{#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
The song wants to break out into a jig. My feet want to stomp the floor.
Posted 11 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
jhorton you saved my day!!!  Fantastic piece, thank you for sharing  ; )

 
Yes!!! Thanks lemonfergie and jhorton!!
Posted 11 years ago by jbettencourt    [ Reply ]
jhorton you saved my day!!!  Fantastic piece, thank you for sharing  ; )
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Liking this hour's mix.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:



 
PURE JOY OF MUSIC - LOVE IT!
Think I would explode if I would see something like this live. WOW! {#Clap}
Posted 11 years ago by Leandra    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
I love this.  Haters: tread carefully.    {#Hand}

 
we'll be wearing our ballet slippers. Kidding, this is nice.
Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
She has a new album out. 
Posted 11 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
is't crazy how much I like this {#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by Dstiven    [ Reply ]
Wow, this one keeps growing on me. Good stuff. {#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by lexica    [ Reply ]
I love this.  Haters: tread carefully.    {#Hand}
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 rather wonderful....thanks...
    haretic wrote:
I concur! I may have to re-think my dismissal of these Mumford people. 

mgoldman wrote:
That was great fun. Thanks for sharing the link.
 


Posted 12 years ago by tania300    [ Reply ]
I concur! I may have to re-think my dismissal of these Mumford people. 

mgoldman wrote:
That was great fun. Thanks for sharing the link.

 jhorton wrote:

 

 


Posted 12 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
 jatkins679 wrote:
Again? Really? Are you trying to drive listeners away?
 

                      {#Arrowu}  {#Whipit}   


Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Giselle62 wrote:
This is much much like "It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding) Bob Dylan. That's okay.
 
My exact feelings when I first heard it. You're dead right. She's got a good voice, though.

A Cuban In London.
Posted 12 years ago by cubaninlondon    [ Reply ]
 Giselle62 wrote:
This is much much like "It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding) Bob Dylan....
 
...except it's about 20 minutes shorter.

Love it, BTW.
Posted 12 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
She was pretty much amazing! https://www.independent.com/news/2012/jul/02/laura-marling-el-presidio-chapel/
Posted 12 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
That was great fun. Thanks for sharing the link.



 jhorton wrote:


 





Posted 12 years ago by mgoldman    [ Reply ]
 lemonfergie wrote:
I really love the Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling & Dharohar Project version of this. (Devil's Spoke/Sneh Ko Marg)
If this could be added to the RP playlist that would be AWESOME!!! 
 

Posted 12 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
 Giselle62 wrote:
This is much much like "It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding) Bob Dylan. That's okay.
 
Nice catch! Hadn't occurred to me before.

Posted 12 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
Wait a minute! Hold the Devil by his what??
Isn't this a family friendly channel? 
 
At least "spoke" is euphemistic. There are mountains in the Scottish Highlands named "Bod an Diabhail" or "Bod an Diamhain", or literally "the devil's penis", and plenty of other 'penis' peak names - see this blog entry for some examples. The Victorians translated the Gaelic as 'point' to save the blushes of the sensitive.


Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:

Here here! Brilliant bit of live music that was!
 
oh yes! someone please upload this—i want to hear!

Posted 12 years ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
 lemonfergie wrote:
I really love the Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling & Dharohar Project version of this. (Devil's Spoke/Sneh Ko Marg)
If this could be added to the RP playlist that would be AWESOME!!! 
 
Here here! Brilliant bit of live music that was!
Posted 12 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
*****
Posted 13 years ago by Ziret    [ Reply ]
I really love the Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling & Dharohar Project version of this. (Devil's Spoke/Sneh Ko Marg)
If this could be added to the RP playlist that would be AWESOME!!! 
Posted 13 years ago by lemonfergie    [ Reply ]
Great seque from Bohren & Der Club of Gore — who would have guessed?
Posted 13 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:

It starts spooky with an ominous sense of "something" about to happen that is epic or unique . . . then fades to the generic . . . it gets a 9 on the intro and fades to Ho-Hum as it progresses.


 
Yaa that about sums it up.
 

Posted 13 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
Song, Album, Artist - Brilliant
Posted 13 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Nina Nastasia. Though I don't know that she's any better known. 

Yet another young, quirky-yet-personable folkish singer/songwriter with an in-your-face mix. Purchase the track? album? Or just enjoy when this track comes around on RP?
Posted 13 years ago by lee_sf    [ Reply ]
Wait a minute! Hold the Devil by his what??
Isn't this a family friendly channel? 
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:

It starts spooky with an ominous sense of "something" about to happen that is epic or unique . . . then fades to the generic . . . it gets a 9 on the intro and fades to Ho-Hum as it progresses.


 

I agree.  Well put.
Posted 13 years ago by sailorgirl    [ Reply ]
I really kind of liked it.
Posted 13 years ago by Hofgarten    [ Reply ]
Why is there a picture of Feist on the album cover?
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]

It starts spooky with an ominous sense of "something" about to happen that is epic or unique . . . then fades to the generic . . . it gets a 9 on the intro and fades to Ho-Hum as it progresses.


Posted 13 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Again? Really? Are you trying to drive listeners away?
Posted 13 years ago by jatkins679    [ Reply ]
Please.... make this noise stop.......
Posted 13 years ago by jatkins679    [ Reply ]
WOW! and stop demeaning this woman by comparing her with somebody else.  She's in a class by herself.  a 10 on fire.
Posted 13 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
This is much much like "It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding) Bob Dylan. That's okay.
Posted 13 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
quite sonic
Posted 13 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
Thought this was Turrin Brakes... lots of negative comments. Would listen to this 100x over Torri Amos or Natalie Merchant (two artists that are INCREDIBLY annoying)
 
Agreed - it does sound a bit like Turin Brakes.  Also agree about Tori Amos and Natalie Merchant.  I like this song - very intelligent, compelling and well-crafted. {#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
What do you think of this song? "it's cool" says the nine year old in the room
Posted 14 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
Seriously getting over played ..
Posted 14 years ago by gailcal4    [ Reply ]
7 For the Devils Poke
Posted 14 years ago by siskinbob    [ Reply ]
This song never fails to get my feet tapping and dander up!

=8=
Posted 14 years ago by Bone    [ Reply ]
what a compelling voice. love this song. can't believe she's only 20.
Posted 14 years ago by CaroBdG    [ Reply ]
Sinead O'Connor + Sandy Denny
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Yes, Bill, very nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Thought this was Turrin Brakes... lots of negative comments. Would listen to this 100x over Torri Amos or Natalie Merchant (two artists that are INCREDIBLY annoying)
Posted 14 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
Yay! I am first to rate my own song!!!{#Clap}{#Dancingbanana_2}
 
Thank you sir! I give it an instant 8! 


Posted 14 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
 zipper wrote:
thought it was alanis.
 
I thought Jenny Lewis.


Posted 14 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
i'm trying to understand why i previously rated a 7... must have been in a generous mood..?  {#Ask}
Posted 14 years ago by Raechel    [ Reply ]
ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS SONG!!!
TERRIBLE!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Sounds to me like Fun Joni.

Posted 14 years ago by Or0c0vis    [ Reply ]
no no no..............1
Posted 14 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
 zipper wrote:
thought it was alanis.
 
Pffffff

Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
Wow.  That is annoying on the first listen.  
Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 jatkins679 wrote:
Please stop playing this song. It's the only one on the playlist that makes me turn off the stream.
 
Agreed. Can't stand it.
Posted 14 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]
Bill's army of girls!

Not for me, this one!
I long for Lucinda...!

Aaaaaaah....!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Please stop playing this song. It's the only one on the playlist that makes me turn off the stream.
Posted 14 years ago by jatkins679    [ Reply ]

i agree, wonderful album! {#High-five}

 Moak wrote:
This girl is incredible.  Buy her album!!!
 


Posted 14 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
what an annoying song (to my ear); I will listen for another, different cut from her.
Posted 14 years ago by anabel    [ Reply ]
Wow! And only 20 years old. From her website, it looks like she is dating the, " Mumford & Sons," guy.
Posted 14 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Like!
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 zipper wrote:
thought it was alanis.
 

me too
Posted 14 years ago by twitterpated    [ Reply ]
This girl is incredible.  Buy her album!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
her voice is phenomenal.
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Loved the song she did with The Mystery Jets :-)
Posted 14 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
This really is an amazing track. However, I second the person who commented this was the only song they liked from the album. I have Rhapsody and can listen to albums without buying them, would have been disappointed had I shelled out for the entire disk. Only other song I liked by her was Night Terror, from her first album, Alas I Cannot Swim (good title).
Posted 14 years ago by publiceric    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
Yay! I am first to rate my own song!!!{#Clap}{#Dancingbanana_2}
 
You wrote this! {#Lol} I know what you meant, it's your upload and it's a good one. {#Dance}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Well produced...
Posted 14 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
wow! thanks bill. one of my secret favorites. heard her play 'ghosts' at The Craig Ferguson Show and I was sold.
Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
thought it was alanis.
Posted 14 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
This is the only track I really liked off of this album.
 

Her first album is actually better. But the more I listen, the more I like.
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Yay! I am first to rate my own song!!!{#Clap}{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
This is the only track I really liked off of this album.
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]