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To Console the Inconsolable

by About Poetry

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1.
Empty Bench 02:47
I get excited just a little too often Way too easily I fall apart I'll change my mind before you count to ten And it's so easy to break my heart I cannot sleep at night, 'cause I've got so much to do In the morning I don't care, I can sleep 'til noon I remember every single thing that you said But what I had to do, won't stay in my head Oh, it's such an overwhelming life Only when I play my piano, everything is so right And I don't understand you people, the rest So when I sit down, it's an empty bench I have a million thoughts in my head But if I meet you, I don't know what to say I have a totally unique sense of style But what to wear, I'll never find There are so many things that I don't know I don't care to watch the news In fact, I forgot that I had a TV in my room Oh, it's such an overwhelming life Only when I play my piano, everything is so right And I don't understand you people, the rest So when I sit down, it's an empty bench
2.
Listen 02:59
Everybody's taking pictures, but who will watch them? Everybody's making music, but who will listen? Everybody's writing books, but who will read them through? And why they should? Everybody is talking, but who is listening? Everybody is performing, but who is watching? Everybody is leading, but who will follow? And everybody is tweeting, but who will follow? And everybody is blogging, but who will read them through? And why they should? Everybody is so beautiful, but who should admire you? Everybody is so important, but in whose opinion? Everybody is bragging that what they're having Are the best things in the world 'Cause they spent the money that they earned Where do, where do you get your confidence And where the hell is mine? I'm making music, but who will listen?
3.
Necessity 03:08
I'm sorry, don't want to make you feel down But that pain inside me – I've got to throw it out That's why I formed it into a song It's the only way for me to move on 'Cause then it's just a song and you can't feel my pain You might even think that I wrote it 'cause I'm vain Yeah, I should let you think that I can sing and play Whatever you say, there is no other way for me I'm sorry, I don't want to let you down I guess everyone sometimes feels down and out But then there's a hole in me where used to be pain I'll try to fill it with love and start again 'Cause now it's just a song and I can't feel my pain You might even think that I wrote it 'cause I'm vain Yeah, I should let you think that I can sing and play Whatever you say, there is no other way... Whatever you say, there is no other way There is no other way for me
4.
Subtle 02:44
Sometimes I wonder if these things I feel are real Or I just want to believe that I feel what you feel Is there a difference between seeing and imagining Between what is real and the reality that's when I'm asleep I don't believe in technology I don't believe in psychology I don't believe in the economy I don't believe in science or money And you might find it kinda funny But here's what I believe in It's everything My mother tells me I used to think that life was great 'Cause that's what my mother said But then I grew up and saw it myself And I was like: What the hell? I don't believe in technology I don't believe in psychology I don't believe in the economy I don't believe in science or money And you might find it kinda funny But here's what I believe in It's everything My mother tells me
5.
Indecision 03:29
I was so sure, I was the one Who always knew what's best for me But then you just came and changed Everything that I had believed in And when you're away, I make decisions How to act and how to feel But then you come again And revoke it all with just one word you say My heart says one My mind says else You should come and end this by yourself 'Cause I don't know what to do... I already tend to think That maybe it's just stuck in people's thoughts At the same time I would never wanna hurt anyone Still, why couldn't I just enjoy it And let my soul float in love But will you be there for me, too When I have to give answers for it all My heart says one My mind says else You should come and end this by yourself
6.
Snow is falling But you're not calling To me I know you can't But I can't stand Being so lonely Clock is ticking I am picking On me Days are changing I forgot to sleep And they all say that I should be happy Hallelujah! Silence is so loud I need some earplugs for my brain I'm getting so skinny Oh yeah, I didn't eat today And since I'm home alone And no-one called on the phone Tonight Then how do you even know That I'm alive And then they say that I should be happy Hallelujah! „Give me a Leonard Cohen afterworld So I can sigh etarnally“ (K. Cobain) Don't worry they don't mind We're all good friends Kurt and Cohen and me It's not the end It's only beginning
7.
What's the sound of safe and sound? Is it quiet, is it loud? Does it move up or down? Do you think I have a choice Over my voice To make it sound more than a noise? I wish I had a shelter Which I could enter Whenever I'm feeling down... What's the sound of safe and sound? I so-so, very-very Need a sanctuary So that every breath I take Would make me feel safe Oh, when will I find My peace of mind? Who will sing to me a lullaby? I wish that I could escape Into this soundscape You are my lullaby In you lies my peace of mind
8.
All the cities get bigger every year More the asphalt and less the earth More noise but less to hear More crimes and more to fear What a pity that the city doesn't end where it should What a pity that the city doesn't end where it could Children partying, drinking beer Designer clothes you must wear Gotta smoke pot to be in the gang Your phone's been stolen twice in a tram What a pity that the city doesn't end where it should What a pity that the city doesn't end where it could I don't live in the city, but I have a life Less the people, less the strife I don't live in the city, but I've got friends I don't live in the city, it's not the end What a pity that the city doesn't end where it should What a pity that the city doesn't end where it could O, New York M, Milan G, Beijing O, Berlin M, Moscow G, Tallinn Come on, London!
9.
Wiseacre 02:24
If I'd say what I really mean You wouldn't understand You would think that I'm being mean That I'm being a wiseacre So I just adjust myself To your vibe So that I would say the words That are suitable for your mind And I just play-play-play And I act-act-act And I say-say-say What you expect 26 years and I still haven't found Anyone like me I can become enraptured for a while But then I get disappointed Shallowness is all around And I have to live in it And just play-play-play And act-act-act And say-say-say What you expect I just play-play-play And I act-act-act And I say-say-say What you expect
10.
Felicity 02:58
I'm glad That I'm sad It suits me well I really am in heaven Why do you think I am in hell Misery looks good on me Don't want to spoil my destiny 'Cause I am here to feel Everybody's pain And I am here to say That it's alright either way So how can you blame Me for using fame It's a game Life's a game I agreed To recieve Information about the earth Feel free to think along And to improve For what it's worth But felicity It's just not for me I have to keep my destiny Cause I am here to feel Everybody's pain And I am here to say That it's alright either way So how can you blame Me for using fame It's a game Life's a game
11.
Salon 02:48
Do you remember what I once said? I asked you not to get tired of this mysterious world But look at me now, I'm so tired myself Though you are by my side What happened to me? I'm still the same With the same dream What happened to me? I'm still the same At least you believe in me What do you think about this? Just come and play chess with me in my salon We could watch from the window as life goes on I could quit my job and we'd be poor At least we'd feel good Come and play chess with me in my salon We could watch from the mirror as we grow old Sometimes old is better than being young At least we've grown up Come and play jazz with me in my salon I could sing "Black Coffee" and you could sing along Life and jazz are pretty much the same If you know the rules, you know the way Come and play chess with me in my salon We could watch from the window as life goes on We could drink black coffee and after all My darling, the world is still beautiful!
12.
Chance 03:28
Ok, I will try I will try to fear less Ok, I will give I will give this a chance Alright, I will let I will let you guide And meanwhile I'll just smile Can you see I'm smiling? I was falling Down and under Now I'm crawling Back on the ground But even that won't satisfy me I could rise up to the stars Can you see that I'm going Going out tonight Can you see that I'm talking And making up my mind Did you see I just let I just let things go And meanwhile I'll just smile Can you see I'm smiling? I was falling Down and under Now I'm crawling Back on the ground But even that won't satisfy me I could rise up to the stars And I have no flaws at all When I'm slowdancing Freefalling Godspeeding Performing Making love Ok, I will try I will try to fear less Ok, I will give I will give this a chance Alright, I will let I will let you guide And meanwhile I'll just smile Can you see I'm smiling?
13.
The Lift 03:07
A star fell down from the sky It was late at night I made my sweetest wish I hope it wasn't selfish Though I think it just fell down To lift me up A leaf fell down from a tree It was colourful You might say it was just 'cause it's fall now But it was beautiful And I guess it just fell down To lift me up A raindrop fell on my cheek And I got that feeling Like I'd need water to live and grow I guess it's not that wrong It must have fallen down To lift me up A snowflake fell on my coat And then plenty of those I lay down and waved my hands I made an angel And since I lay down My angel was lifted up And now he's flying... But he might want to fall down To lift you up Watch for an angel I sent for you!

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I am a singer-songwriter. About Poetry is my life in poems. It is my way to express my feelings and emotions. At first, I play with the words, then I play with the music and then I put it all together in a video. Life becomes art and art becomes life. I am free. ... more

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