Down to You Joni Mitchell
"Down to You" by Joni Mitchell, released in 1977, is a #Folk rock song exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships. The lyrics reflect deep emotional introspection and the struggle between desire and reality. Its unique blend of jazz influences and poetic storytelling showcases Mitchell's artistry, highlighting the fragility of human connections. The song resonates with listeners, capturing the essence of vulnerability in love.
[Verse 1]
Everything comes and goes
Marked by lovers and styles of clothes
Things that you held high and told yourself were true
Lost or changing as the days come down to you
[Chorus 1]
Down to you, constant stranger
You're a kind person, you're a cold person too
It's down to you
It all comes down to you
[Bridge]
You go down to the pick up station
Craving warmth and beauty
You settle for less than fascination
A few drinks later you're not so choosy
When the closing lights strip off the shadows
On this strange new flesh you've found
Clutching the night to you like a fig leaf, you hurry
To the blackness and the blankets
To lay down an impression and your loneliness
[Verse 2]
In the morning there are lovers in the street, they look so high
You brush against a stranger and you both apologize
Old friends seem indifferent, you must have brought that on
Old bonds have broken down, love is gone
Love is gone, written on your spirit this sad song
Love is gone
Everything comes and goes
Marked by lovers and styles of clothes
Things that you held high and told yourself were true
Lost or changing as the days come down to you
[Chorus 1]
Down to you, constant stranger
You're a kind person, you're a cold person too
It's down to you
It all comes down to you
[Bridge]
You go down to the pick up station
Craving warmth and beauty
You settle for less than fascination
A few drinks later you're not so choosy
When the closing lights strip off the shadows
On this strange new flesh you've found
Clutching the night to you like a fig leaf, you hurry
To the blackness and the blankets
To lay down an impression and your loneliness
[Verse 2]
In the morning there are lovers in the street, they look so high
You brush against a stranger and you both apologize
Old friends seem indifferent, you must have brought that on
Old bonds have broken down, love is gone
Love is gone, written on your spirit this sad song
Love is gone
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