April the 14th, Part I Gillian Welch
"April the 14th, Part I" by Gillian Welch, released in 2001, is a #Folk song reflecting themes of loss, nostalgia, and the passage of time. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and melancholy, as the narrator grapples with memories and emotions tied to a specific date. The song features haunting harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, enhancing its emotional depth. Welch's storytelling resonates with listeners, solidifying her place in contemporary folk music.
When the iceberg hit,
Oh they must of known
God moves on the water
Like Casey Jones.
So I walked downtown
On my telephone
And took a lazy turn
Through the red-eye zone
It was a five band bill
A two dollar show
I saw the van out front
From Idaho
And a girl passed out
In the backseat trash
There was no way they'd make
Even a half a tank of gas.
They looked sick and stoned
And strangely dressed
No one showed
From the local press
But I watched them walk
Through the bottom land
And I wished I played
In a rock and roll band
Oh they must of known
God moves on the water
Like Casey Jones.
So I walked downtown
On my telephone
And took a lazy turn
Through the red-eye zone
It was a five band bill
A two dollar show
I saw the van out front
From Idaho
And a girl passed out
In the backseat trash
There was no way they'd make
Even a half a tank of gas.
They looked sick and stoned
And strangely dressed
No one showed
From the local press
But I watched them walk
Through the bottom land
And I wished I played
In a rock and roll band
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