Lyrics excerpt:
Why must people always want what they never have?
Why is it a crime to miss a part of you that's bled?
How did we get so far?
How do we move so fast away
From the lilac-lilied lake
I'm sure we used to play
Is it only a dream away?
Reasons to love this song:
Beth Orton is famous for her blend of folk and electronica, but my favourite song of hers is pure folk, a melancholy ballad. Orton's voice, which I have seen described as "autumnal" -- in my opinion, a very fitting description -- is perfectly suited for the strong sense of regret expressed in this song, regret for crossing the line and getting to a point from which there is no turning back. Blood Red River makes me imagine a bleak landscape in black and red.
Link to Amazon preview:
Blood Red River
YouTube link:
Beth Orton and guitarist Ted Barnes performing the song in 1998
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