More songs by Sam Fender
Description
Composer Lyricist, Producer, Vocalist: Sam Fender
Producer: Markus Dravs
Additionalproducer, Additional Engineer: Dean Thompson
Additionalproducer, Additional Engineer: Joe Atkinson
Mixing Engineer: Craig Silvey
Mixing Engineer: Dani Bennett Spragg
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer: Steve Fallone
Engineer: Oli Jacobs
Background Vocalist: Brooke Bentham
Lyrics and translation
Original
Some time ago I wandered down a path that beckoned with a whisper.
It crept up and latched upon my back.
Now it's with me on the road.
It's my pavilion movement's heritage to witness in the flesh.
Makes me smile when I should be crying, and it never lets me rest.
If you see me smiling, it's forceful and violent.
Oh, it's still there, though, in the silence 'cause I'm always on stage.
There's coke and drink and steroids on the counter.
Do you think you're some kind of rock star?
I did all that when I was on the dole.
The money didn't stretch as far.
But at least then I had my head upon my shoulders and faced love without fear.
But it took that all away and put my failures on display.
And though you're no longer here, if you see me smiling, it's forceful and violent.
You had my soul when it was vibrant before I lost it on a stage.
If you see me smiling, it's forceful and violent.
You had my soul when it was vibrant before I lost it on a stage.