Deep stuff.
Profound in fact.
What have we become?
We must refind ourselves in nature, in the now. No phones, no tech, just birdsong, majestic mountains quietly just being, be as present as we can in human interactions, give time to people even if we perceive we're in a rush? In a rush to what? To eventually die is the only certainty, so maybe give people our time and care for strangers and friends and family equally... As Nick Cave says "we’ve all had too much sorrow, now is the time for joy" - I try to bring as much joy to my interactions as I can, so that people leave said interaction feeling better than before...
Context of Nick lyrics.. From the Joy on Wild God album..
And then I saw a movement around my narrow bed
And then I saw a movement around my narrow bed
A ghost in giant sneakers, laughing stars around his head
Who sat down on the narrow bed, this flaming boy
Who sat down on the narrow bed, this flaming boy
Said, we’ve all had too much sorrow, now is the time for joy
This song and both recent albums (Ghosteen and Wild God) remind me of my own daughter who died in 2014. The songs make me sad, but happy at the same time, as I like to think of her and his words bring me there...
For those not familiar with the song..
Thanks @riverflows for helping me with that introspection ❤️
Oh what a beautiful comment. I didn't know you had lost a daughter. I can imagine you'd relate to Nick Cave in that way. Did you read his book Faith, HOpe and Carnage? I found it profoundly beautiful. There's a man who has suffered the depths of grief to find joy. I love his Red Hand Files too. Those albums are both profoundly beautiful. If you ever get a chance to see him live, leap at it.
Fair play. I'll have to check both out. The only time I tend to get a chance to read is when I'm on holidays, so I'll look to pick up that book and check out the Red Hand Files.
He played Dublin on June 10th, but I couldn't go, as had to be in Amsterdam with work. He's high on my list of not seen live, but really want to see live 👌
I remember you mentioning how good he was live before in a Three Tune Tuesday post 🎶