El capitan - acoustic Idlewild

"El Capitan" by Idlewild, released in 2002, is an acoustic #Rock track that explores themes of longing, identity, and the search for meaning. Its introspective lyrics convey a sense of adventure and self-discovery. Unique elements include its melodic guitar work and emotional vocal delivery, contributing to its lasting resonance in indie music culture.

By the harbour I harbour the strangest memories
Older than I could ever be
Yet still Stranded in nostalgia
So tonight I'll try harder
But it's hard to fix this spotlight on me
In a cast that's taken places
I'm unsure of where I want to be
Stand up
Stand up
And stand down
I'll climb El Capitan
And jump off to cheers from the crowd
Stand up
Stand up
And stand down
And I hope you take your camera
To photograph my tears as they hit the ground
No one even listens
The same way that no one ever laughs
I'm digging the car out of the snow
I'm wondering where the summer went to
Circled by your secrets
I'm hoping they don't include me
At least i'm in good company
Because there's no one else around
Except me
Stand up
Stand up
And stand down
I'll climb El Capitan
And jump off to cheers from the crowd
Stand up
Stand up
And stand down
And I hope you take your camera
Silence makes the loudest tap
You were looking at pictures in the distance
Hoping to see the future in your pictures
Of the distance hoping to see
The future looking at pictures in the distance
Hoping to see the future through your pictures
Of the distance
Hoping to see
The future in your pictures of the distance

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