Baker, Julien - Funeral Pyre Lyrics






I wake up with the same pain every night
Digging a hatchet into my left side
Clearing my chest of something to burn
Ash for a decorative urn you keep in your mantelpiece;
Like a trophy for everything
That withers eventually

Call me a coward, but I'm too scared to leave
'cause I want you to be the last thing I see
Call me a coward, but I'm too scared to leave
Watched you pouring lighter fluid out onto the leaves

And I would've loved you with the dying fire
Let you smother me down to the embers
Frostbite turning my limbs as black as cinder of funeral pyre

And I would have stayed if you asked me to
Stood outside till my lips turn blue
I wouldn't have blamed you
For leaving me there on the porch while you drank gasoline
'cause it's what you needed so bad

And it's true
It's nothing that we could do





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  1. N.... M....

    the guitar is so understated in this song, when she adds the melody at the end it's like getting hit by a lightning bolt

  2. C.... O....

    Sweet Julien, sorry for wearing out your videos!

  3. B.... F....

    She can play piano, she can play guitar, she sings, she makes you thrill. Wow!

  4. d.... s....

    I really shouldn’t be listening to this right now.. I know better than to indulge in this kind of haunting beauty when things around me are disintegrating. I should be seeking motivation and finding something to be more like a rallying point for my mind and spirit but here I am and it’s on loop.... I kind of feel like I’m doubling down on my bet on a bad hand but I mean, screw it. I don’t really enjoy poker anyway.

  5. R.... L....

    I just see myself coming back here to find solace in our pain.

  6. A.... L....

    i just realize what emotions are made from

  7. H.... A....

    DaGillySpike6

  8. H.... A....

    TeslaRI EESS Pacifico bf

  9. H.... A....

    Achilles The Red Eagle 🦅 from Earth. Lips like natives turn Blue. Beach Bloods. Republicans suck. The God my mouth. No. Left Hand Dak down south. I am ZZB UAPKA. ZZB. Nothing that weak to us this week. The Last Skywon Keep. needleDemonstoSleepiamMasterKibainTheKeepTheDracula’sVampires. Achilles. The Red Eagle of ZZB. First and last of his name dgKalel. ZZB.

  10. H.... A....

    Your Cab is Exile Elliot. $500Miles500Miles Is $500 Dollars. I called Elliot for $15. I am was ZEUS. I am Zeus. I was always am Hercules. Hercules Elliot. And my Spider Don Quixote. Is fine. We got frost bite. Technology. The Bishop. ZZB

  11. H.... A....

    2 of Dragons in the Blond. Buddha.

  12. H.... A....

    Albert the Eagle. Kalel Koala. The BC. AA. All dismissed. Duke On Your Duke. Duke On Your Dak. God doesn’t mean you could angel Julien Dakota. No more WM. For Drake. ‘^%CL

  13. D.... S....

    This makes me wanna be sad for an undetermined amount of time.

  14. m.... ....

    I mean she is better than Taylor Swift.

  15. a.... ....

    brb mopping myself up off the floor

  16. S.... W....

    I always find myself coming back to this recording, great job who ever did the audio 👍

  17. A.... S....

    This is still one of her best performances ever, god this is so pure.

  18. T.... R....

    Beautiful song. And yes, the Jeff Buckley is strong in this one. Funeral Pyre reminds me of Opened Once: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT3cb9C-b6U

  19. B.... ....

    Parents, look up “ Julien’s Questions” for an amazing idea for how to raise a wonderful human.

  20. b.... b....

    Ed sheeran would be blessed to work with her

  21. J.... K....

    https://open.spotify.com/album/6wqvtmCWChdDh0vWl7qSg0?si=pjcKsHkrRtyHmiF0eemszA

  22. D.... M....

    Must be an error on YouTube...they're only showing my 615 k views.

  23. S.... D....

    This song gives me goosebumps every time!

  24. v.... ....

    3:45 and on is marvelous, the simplicity and tender melodies build into a dreamy loop i just can't explain!

  25. A.... N....

    Mate! this is what guitars are for

  26. A.... M....

    Amazing songwriter.

  27. P.... ....

    Faz uma tour no Brasil, adoraríamos isso

  28. N.... G....

    Funny thing! I discovered that if you play this song and "The Meetings Of The Waters" of Fionn Regan you won't even notice they are two different songs. Give it a try.

  29. R.... T....

    She is a miracle.

  30. e.... O....

    Holy shitbeans....I find this song ever more beautiful each time I play it.. This is freaking gift to all of us...

  31. c.... ....

    this is what living in a world where you could never have your other half sounds like

  32. m.... j....

    i would love to see her do an album with the singer of "from indian lakes"

  33. C.... D....

    Oh my. amazing

  34. p.... ....

    this song was just a big self flaggelating fart

  35. C.... C....

    A Sylvia Plath poet; an actual appointed angel of the Earth

  36. D.... P....

    this is bbq chicken

  37. e.... ....

    This song is like a fine wine.

  38. J.... L....

    holyyyy macaroni! found my next girlfriend!

    J.... L....

    John Lloyd Claro sad she's a lesbian

    J.... L....

    Francisca Valdes yes, she s gay . 😊

    J.... L....

    Hope you’re a girl!

  39. S.... R....

    Finally i am going to see her live on september 16th, when she will again play here in munich. I just ordered my ticket only yesterday and i am yet so, so excited and am so, so looking forward to seeing her.

    S.... R....

    How was the show?

  40. t.... ....

    Life is strange unofficial sound track

  41. F.... ....

    Just found this today, all i can say is that this one of the best pieces of music i heard in recent years, what a incredible artist. Her feelings just flow trough the song so easily and in a smooth way. Loved it.

  42. J.... P....

    Talent all over the place... but damn, the production and the sound of her guitar is fantastic! And that voice, just wow

  43. S.... R....

    im so thankful to geiko for recommending julien baker songs. I'm starting to love her songs now i cri

  44. J.... K....

    at least 100 views of this video are from me

    J.... K....

    Jennifer Kim I've got a solid 50 or so too, so you're good lol

  45. D.... W....

    Between that plain Jane look and that house of a voice... I'm sad, as a man to find out she's gay... she's any mans dream who wants a good religious girl, with the voice of a fucking house! Still love her music but damn.

  46. V.... G....

    Ellie, Its that you?

  47. R.... B....

    She's a hope, is what she is............

  48. d.... ....

    Her voice is the breath someone has right before they're about to say they love you.

    d.... ....

    Why is this comment so beautiful?

    d.... ....

    That it the MOST accurate and beautiful description of her voice ever! That's why she sounds so special. Thank you for that!

    d.... ....

    Wow. A lot of depth in that. Thank you for posting.

    d.... ....

    Yes it is. She is love incarnate. Love, love, love.

  49. s.... f....

    Call me a coward but I’m too scared to leave.....

  50. J.... ....

    se llAMA COMO YO AYUDA DIOSITO QUE BELLA AKDBFKFNXK

  51. Z.... J....

    Her music is so good, but so painful.

  52. R.... B....

    the whole song is brilliant, but the last 60 second seconds is hypnotic

  53. s.... ....

    Everything about this is beautiful.

  54. A.... B....

    This is just what i needed

  55. R.... S....

    how do we get you to the bay area

  56. E.... W....

    That guitar outro, my heart breaks every time.

  57. M.... D....

    i love her music so much !

  58. e.... m....

    I swearta god half of these views are from me, my favourite video on youtube

  59. S.... R....

    Most raw, beautiful performance I've seen in awhile. All of her stuff is so powerful...

  60. m.... ....

    I really love her !!

  61. H.... ....

    I think Julia will pass through this life not ever getting recognition even close to how important she is. That's okay. I am more ok because of her. And maybe some people are more okay because of that.

  62. T.... K....

    I want Julien to be the last thing I see

  63. S.... L....

    Had the chance to see her and it was one of the best performance I've seen in my life. And I've seen a lot of good stuff in the past 7 years, but god she's amazing.

  64. R.... M....

    what a beautiful song and voice and a beautiful spirit you have as well.

  65. R.... M....

    it makes me so sad to know i will never be able to sing like her😂😄😃😀🙂😐😑😶😒😔😓😢😭

  66. E.... W....

    I saw her play this live in Hobart Tasmania. I was smiling the whole time, in love and at the same time, so saddened by this song. Stunning.

  67. M.... M....

    Beautiful

  68. M.... H....

    This ethereal waif IS old souled.....

  69. B.... T....

    The worlds of emotions that I went through in 5 hours through this vid!

  70. D.... T....

    I think I've fallen in love

  71. Z.... S....

    what a very strong opening line

  72. I.... L....

    amazing

  73. k.... ....

    her looks reminds me of a crosser over of those guys that sang Mmmmbop and Daniel Johns of Silverchair.... also maybe a tad like Kurt Cobain.

  74. n.... c....

    julien, if you ever read this, never stop. Not for anyone, not for anyone.

  75. i.... ....

    thank you julien baker for making me feel!

  76. V.... S....

    Call me carrot, but I'm too scared to leave.

  77. R.... L....

    This song makes me want to fall in love over and over again.

  78. R.... P....

    such a good song.

  79. H.... �....

    THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL

  80. L.... R....

    That guitar tone....

    if you get the chance to see her live, do yourself a favor. Most emotional concert i've been to.

  81. L.... R....

    why would anyone hurt her?????? stop it right now

  82. L.... R....

    I keep petting Julien's face with my mouse cursor to see if it eases her pain

    L.... R....

    LOL best comment ever mate

  83. B.... G....

    My older sister just introduced me to Julien Baker 4 months ago.... and now I'm such a huge fan. ♡♡♡

  84. t.... a....

    goosebumps

  85. C.... ....

    This for me is one of her most powerful songs, hits me like a punch in the guts.

  86. A.... E....

    sedih qaqa

  87. M.... E....

    This is my most watched video on YouTube I just can't get enough of it, only discovered it today. Gorgeous.

  88. C.... H....

    I'm very late to the party! Please forgive me for finding this music so late in life. Thank you for you and the talent that you have shown.

  89. n.... b....

    Love the description warning, 100% true.

  90. L.... B....

    I think I'm responsible for at least 77,987 of these views...

  91. Z.... B....

    #QUIZNET AT THE BREWERY FOR LAQ ART FAIR 2-5 MARCH :) ZZBP!)ZMM

  92. A.... ....

    this voice is just amazing !!