Laura Marling - Salinas Lyrics






I am from Salinas
Where the women go forever
And they never ever stop to ask why
My mother was a saviour
Of six foot of bad behaviour
Long blonde curly hair down to her thigh
Oh my mother
Oh my friends
Ask the angels
Will I ever see heaven again?

Late into the evening
They would take each other screaming
Looking darkly to the back of her eyes
A careless beast was bleating
That the air behind was breathing
That they mustn't ever look up to the sky
There no answers
There are found
Ask the angels
Am I heaven bound?

Mmmm put it down to me
I, who speak awkwardly
Any word if it is heard is not intended to be
Not for him and not for her
And not for them and not for me
Oh and that gun will turn
Before the sun starts to burn
Understand

Mmmm when the clouds roll in
We start to pay for our sins
With a gun in my hand
And my son at my shoulder
Believe I will run
Before that boy gets older
Oh when that gun will turn
Befor the sun starts to burn
Understand
Oh when that gun will turn
Befor the sun starts to burn
Understand

I am from Salinas
Where the women go forever
And they never ever stop to ask why
My mother she is a saviour
Of six foot of bad behaviour
With long dark curly hair down to her thigh
Oh my mother
Oh my friends
Ask the angels
Will I ever see heaven again?
Will I ever see heaven again?
Will I ever see heaven again?

Punish them all for they speak too much
Hate the world for what it did to us
Will I ever see heaven again?





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  1. E.... K....

    Nagyon jó hangja van, imádom!

  2. l.... b....

    Hearing her sing with an American accent I was astonished to find she is from Berkshire. What's all that about then?

  3. L.... B....

    Love her since Rebecca. Love her my whole life! How could one just passes by!

  4. K.... D....

    Great lyric my mother was a saviour of 6 foot of bad behaviour.

  5. K.... D....

    True talent Britain's folk music queen beautiful voice from a beautiful and talented woman Laura is an amazing artist.

    K.... D....

    Aw so beautiful I'm captivated. She's so talanted and I just love people who share they're gift n craft 🤗

    K.... D....

    Sorry 'their'

  6. J.... H....

    One of the best songwriters alive.

  7. K.... D....

    Love her! she is truly one of Britain's greatest female singer/songwriters!

  8. I.... D....

    She reminds me of a baby druid.

  9. L.... ....

    love ...

  10. S.... B....

    Omg
    I'm in love

  11. z.... s....

    Dear English rose, please don't be overwhelmed by Americanism, especially not Canadianism

  12. G.... K....

    I love this perfect combination of voice and guitar. There is nothing else that needs to be added. Make music like this again!

  13. T.... M....

    mesmerized

  14. K.... H....

    Gyan was so on my radar over 20 years ago.... About 4 years ago went to her site to buy her CDs. Her songs still speak about me in so many ways....my then, my now, and how I want to communicate. Train of thought is something I want at my funeral. Don't ask me why is so current in my life right now, as it has in the past. Thank you Gyan.

  15. A.... M....

    this is so rich <3

  16. l.... ....

    fantastic voice.....material,dated...joni did that to death.

  17. S.... ....

    Stunning

  18. J.... G....

    I keep coming back to this.

  19. J.... ....

    Her style reminds me of Neil Diamond somehow.

  20. B.... H....

    I am a fly is the buzzing of my wings not my trumpet like mouthpart and air from my tiny lungs? X

  21. R.... C....

    de corazon se lo digo jamas habia escuchado una voz tan exquisita y tan difernte a la que estoy acostumbrado canta y mete poesia a la vez dios le permita mas para deleitarnos

  22. A.... R....

    This was my first Laura Marling encounter, this video. Sideshow Alley you guys opened a world of music to me and I am so grateful for that. Thank you.

  23. P.... M....

    I'd like Laura Marling singing in my living room like this during a raining day when I feel nostalgic.

  24. N.... B....

    Laura, you beautiful creature you....I Love you....

  25. T.... D....

    I want to stuff my pillowcase with her hair

    T.... D....

    I wish this didn't sound as creepy as it really truly does, because I feel the exact same way about her.

  26. S.... H....

    Gosh.. I'm falling in love.

  27. L.... R....

    maravillosa Lola spain

  28. K.... H....

    If you are looking for an artist similiar to Laura Marling (who is deliciously original!) check out Roelle Blue.on facebook and soundcloud or www.roelleblue.com

    "Sometimes she conveys a realism like that of Irvine Welsh, other times her style of story-telling and
    use of metaphor are reminiscent of the grace of Leonard Cohen
    and her voice carries the influences of Joan Baez, Grace Slick and Joni Mitchell."


    "Listening to a set by Roelle Blue is an experience you will not forget easily
    and you definately wouldn't want to.

    This wholesome voice is full of character - one that can be soothing
    or alerting with its unwavering urgency and unexpected turns.
    Earthy or otherworldly at times.
    It is a voice that can do almost anything and never leaves its listeners complacent.

    Roelle takes the listener on a journey of her internal reverie,
    fantasy and nightmare. Her songs begin in a deeply personal place
    and extend into a social truth that can shock and enchant listeners."

  29. S.... M....

    her statement at the end....cool....oh, great !

  30. S.... M....

    so understated

  31. R.... A....

    Absolutely Incredible.... Thank You!

  32. S.... S....

    😎 sounding what country is this beautiful lady from 🎸🎶🎶🎶🌹

    S.... S....

    Sharon Sheehy England

  33. C.... V....

    she's so beautiful

  34. E.... M....

    I hope that crate she's sitting on is for vegan produce

  35. A.... B....

    Stellar talent

  36. J.... S....

    how has the guitar been recorded? what is in the guitar?
    i want it
    does anyone know how they have done it?

    J.... S....

    Her guitar is a Martin cut away. VERY expensive. Looks like they've mic'ed inside the guitar judging by the black tape going into the sound hole. Probably using one of those little furry condenser mic's she is wearing.

    J.... S....

    its a D-16 GT. Its not really that expensive. A base model of sorts.

  37. K.... P....

    Hi, Love your vid! I can see you’re interested in indie music, and i will be happy if you may check out mine You can check it out here. It's super 70's, psychedelic and dark. https://youtu.be/N-R_Y0Qh79c

  38. j.... k....

    3:17 is on point !

  39. A.... B....

    She's Amazing , never disappoints . Thank u Laura

  40. L.... ....

    I am from Salinas where the women go forever and never ever stop to ask why

  41. D.... W....

    Too hot

  42. K.... E....

    she's a beast! thanks for writing good music Laura.

    K.... E....

    By a beast you mean literally, right?

  43. K.... B....

    Reminds me so much of Joni Mitchell

    K.... B....

    Only recently discovered her, the first song she sang also made me think of of Joni Mitchell, she is Amazing

  44. r.... ....

    Awesome. Such a great rendition.

  45. r.... ....

    Amazing !!

  46. W.... S....

    Nice young lady but very dark listening.

    W.... S....

    THE DUDE JUST LIKES TO SAY DUMB SHIT HE THINKS SOUNDS COOL !

    W.... S....

    The Fourteenth Ward you voted Trump.

    W.... S....

    Hunter Mathis speaking to me, or God?

    W.... S....

    Dog Blues sure, but your swearing out vitriol at strangers is kind and well reasoned, right?

    W.... S....

    I want to point out that the way Will is sounds when making an argument is way worse than Laura sounds when she's writing a song about being exasperated by love and life. "I don't like her negativity, which is why I'm literally a stick in the mud about everything."

  47. S.... H....

    I could listen to her performing for hours on straight :}

  48. T.... Z....

    those birds chirping in the background made this even more beautiful!!! Love this artist . 

  49. e.... l....

    nice   i mean beautiful  but  i dont like it....

  50. C.... F....

    perfection

    C.... F....

    Clarissa Florentine amandashires 5 irisdement ?

  51. J.... P....

    Salinas sounds like a dylan tune...

  52. M.... A....

    great performance

  53. A.... L....

    I'd like Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan's opinions of this artist.

    A.... L....

    I wouldn't call it a ripoff. Joni Mitchell is a vastly under-rated genius whose musical influence is widely felt and yet her fame is not on par with her importance.

    A.... L....

    They might ask why you needed their opinion? Wouldn't you want to make up your own mind?

    A.... L....

    Joni is great history, Marling is today,very unique,and is a great live performer! I ‘m in my ‘70’s have seen them both.My nod goes to Laura!!

    A.... L....

    Each genre tends to have a king/queen of their generation. Pop has Michael Jackson transitioning to Justin Timberlake. Rock has chuck berry transitioning to led Zeppelin and again to Foo Fighters. It doesn't end. Music is an inspired art, and unless she's literally copying songs and calling them something else, you shouldn't accuse her of theft. Laura has become the new queen of folk whether you want to admit it or not. And she's shy and humble. She denounces fame the world keeps trying to give her. If you don't understand that all music is derived from past music as inspiration, you don't fundamentally understand music itself and shouldn't have opinions to give on music.

    A.... L....

    Also, she's covered Dylan. Her major influences were Neil Young, Joni, Dylan, Led Zeppelin, etc.

    Elton John himself said in an interview that he wishes BBC radio would play more real thought evoking music like Laura Marling. Everyone worth anything loves her. I haven't heard a single poor review from other musical legends about her.

  54. M.... W....

    "Cool." 

  55. e.... ....

    she's so beautiful I love her so much. Trying to learn salinas... the "oh my mother" part...anyone know the notes/frets? 

  56. C.... S....

    her little 'cool' at the end

  57. L.... G....

    she's amazing! like a Joni and Rodriguez love child

  58. S.... B....

    I can't stop staring at her lips.

  59. B.... H....

    i don't know why i've never bothered to listen to her music before, but goddamn she is truly a phenomenal artist

  60. E.... C....

    Absolutely AMAZING!!! Some parts reminded me of Paul Simon. Great voice, great composition. Come to Brazil! Cheers \o/

    E.... C....

    No Brasil a gente só tem Anitta e coisas desse tipo. Infelizmente.

  61. N.... I....

    I love your voice Laura! The melody just 'Wow!'

  62. S.... P....

    And the birds chirping in the background are not only in tune, but chime in just at the right time.

    S.... P....

    Birds like guitars. They listen, enjoy, and sing along :)

    S.... P....

    love this comment!

  63. m.... ....

    Just look at that dimple at the end!

  64. L.... ....

    lol
    ,, a force of nature,, aren't we all of course ?

  65. G.... H....

    beautiful and lovely.

  66. E.... ....

    I cant stop watching this, so beautiful, so lyrically rich, so Dylanesq, so intelligent - i wish I could play guitar so effortlessly like this... i love it so much it makes my ears bleed...

  67. S.... C....

    Laura is absolutely mesmerizing. I find myself just staring at her performing. Cannot get enough of this medley.

  68. D.... D....

    Incredible

  69. m.... ....

    Jerry - join the queue!

  70. L.... ....

    She sounds so wise, like she already lived for hundred years.

  71. j.... b....

    I just fell in love ...what a amazing talent

  72. T.... M....

    I'm at the beginning of a new love affair, and it's just awesome! And brindlebriar is spot on...it's Joni, not Bob.

  73. b.... ....

    I think the elephant in the room that no one is mentioning is: Joni Mitchell.

    b.... ....

    The elephant left the room 15 years ago - when Laura was 12 years old. LOL

  74. R.... ....

    Laura Marling is easily the single most beautiful person I have ever seen.

  75. l.... ....

    She's only five years older than me and I look up to her more than any other person on the planet. What a remarkable human.

  76. H.... N....

    she looks older when she starts singing..

  77. Q.... ....

    She's especially pretty here. And that adorable, little, humble smile at the end...cuteness! And don't get me started on how talented she is and how beautiful this performance is... sigh :)

  78. T.... H....

    I will never tire of watching/listening to this. Two beautiful songs and wonderful performance.

  79. J.... S....

    I feel so proud that she's singing my last name haha

  80. D.... ....

    This blows me away every single time without fail.

  81. m.... ....

    I think it´s very Marling-esque. And I love it! (No need to argue though - I adore Bob Dylan and I even know what you mean ;))

  82. L.... E....

    she has an amazingly clear complexion! she's such a good singer. i love her

  83. a.... ....

    I think I like her better. :)

  84. a.... v....

    great guitar player ! and wonderful voice !

  85. A.... N....

    Captivated.

  86. c.... ....

    love love love

  87. �.... �....

    Lovely! Adorable music, singer and operator's work. I want it never stopped.

  88. t.... ....

    Laura has the face of an angel

  89. W.... T....

    Sideshowalley; the guitar sound also from the lavelier Mic?

  90. b.... ....

    who's the girl in the yellow who 'marked it'? she's beautiful....

  91. L.... Y....

    your comment, sir, is the first comment that i have thumbed up in a long time intentionally

  92. J.... ....

    New album in may!

  93. B.... B....

    Well it would be hard to find a folk artist that isn't influenced by Dylan

  94. L.... ....

    I got a shiver down my spine at the start of the video, watching Laura play in an alleyway in my home town. Oh Melbourne I love you and cannot wait to see you again. I was at that show at the Forum right up front. such an magical and perfect night

  95. L.... ....

    I think they are trying to show how Melbourne and hipster hosier lane is

  96. J.... I....

    you see a music video with no shades, no fake tan, no rapping, no half naked women, no vocoder, no heavy editing, no dance routine, no gurning, no bombast or bravado or singing about how they're this and that and how their gonna..!! this is awesome and popular music can go suck a dead badgers left bollock..!! :P